LOT 89 5C 1915 PCGS PR67 CAC FROM THE GRAND PRIX COLLECTION VERY HIGH-END quality. This coin is seriously above average for the date and grade. Virtually perfect surfaces adorn both sides. The surfaces are of full matte texture. Even using a strong glass there are no major spots. A huge, glowing luster beams boldly from all over. The color is rich nickel with hints of gold. There are no spots or discolorations anywhere. Every detail is pinpoint sharp in strike. The eye appeal is beautiful! PCGS 62, NGC 33, CAC 41. The last PCGS CAC piece to sell in auction brought $5,040 in April 2018. The coin offered here from the Grand Prix collection has been off the market for many years. It will easily fit into any HIGH-END GEM set! PCGS# 3992 | ESTIMATE: $4,500+ LOT 90 5C 1916 PCGS PR67 CAC FROM THE GRAND PRIX COLLECTION This is one extremely HIGH-END GEM. A little more color and it could be a PR68! Absolutely incredible GEM matte surfaces are as clean as you will ever find. You can look all day with a microscope and find no tiny problems anywhere. A moderate glowing luster radiates well from all over. Both sides enjoy a beautiful mix of light to moderate original gold/pale lilac colors. There are NO spots or stains anywhere. Every detail is sharply struck and stands out. The eye appeal is terrific! PCGS 35, NGC 23, CAC 21 (we’d bet there are a few resubmissions here). The last PCGS CAC piece to sell in auction brought $9,000 in December 2018. We can tell you our sister company Legend Numismatics just paid $9,500 for one wholesale. It’s all a matter of how pretty the coin is and this coin is not only pretty but has been off the market forever! PCGS# 3993 | ESTIMATE: $9,000+ OUR ESTIMATES The estimates you see published in this catalog are based on HAMMER. Keep in mind that a coin could be either low or high end for the grade, have stunning color or be dull, all of which radically affect a coin’s value. Yes, there can be huge price differences within a grade, and we offer estimates as a guide so Collector’s can have a better idea of value. One thing we will never do is offer low ball estimates in order to claim stronger sales. These published estimates represent what Legend Rare Coin Auctions determines to be an approximate high wholesale value for the coin. The numbers are based upon current market values, similar trades, auction prices, published prices, and a consideration of the coin’s quality. There is no guarantee that the estimated prices are minimums or are exactly what you can expect to get if you attempt to resell them wholesale. We always advise you to view the coins you are interested in and calculate what you’ll pay using as much information as possible. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask us. We are here to help you! 49
LOT 91 5C 1916 PCGS PR68 FROM THE GRAND PRIX COLLECTION. Ex McCarroll Collection. What an eye popping incredible SUPERB GEM! We never see 1916’s Proofs this awesome. This coin has been to CAC and we do NOT agree with the NO bean. We fully proclaim this coin to be a monster! Immaculate surfaces, no, make that totally perfect surfaces are visible all over. The surfaces are a full matte texture. No imagination needed. A full booming headlight luster is all over and really makes the coin stand out. Both sides have delicious colors of gold/lilac/faint green/baby blue that are in a semi-circular form. There are no spots or discolorations. Every detail is pinpoint sharp in strike. The eye appeal is out of this world! PCGS 8, NGC 1. The last one to sell in auction brought $25,850 in August 2016. This coin is from the famed Tom McCarroll collection which was purchased intact by the Grand Prix Collection owner. Included in that monster collection were many finest graded pieces and many MONSTER toned coins. It is important to note; this coin has been off the market for over 20 years! We expect major bidding here. Good luck! PCGS# 3993 | ESTIMATE: $25,000+ 50
LOT 92 LOT 93 5C 1936 SATIN. PCGS PR67 CAC 5C 1936 BRILLIANT. PCGS PR67 CAC FROM THE GRAND PRIX COLLECTION FROM THE GRAND PRIX COLLECTION This is a true and exceptional HIGH-END SUPERB GEM! SUPER HIGH-END! We wish we had resubmitted (we make no promises of any upgrades). This coin is amazing! As with all the other coins in the Grand Prix PR Buffalo collection, this coin has perfect surfaces. We looked and looked a long time Superior deep mirrors seem endless while offering extreme clarity and found zero problems. There is a good luster emitting from and cleanliness. The flash of brilliance will nearly blind you. all over. Both sides enjoy original moderate gold color. There are Even using a strong glass there is NOTHING of any size to find NO spots or stains. Every detail is needle sharp in strike. The eye anywhere. Both sides enjoy that original pearl-like nickel/pale appeal is fantastic! gold/pale icy blue look. Of course, every detail is fully struck and stands out. The eye appeal is awesome! PCGS 321, NGC 142, CAC 129. A VERY high-end coin like this one just sold in auction for $4,080. Remember, this coin has been PCGS 172, NGC 99, CAC 99. The last PCGS CAC piece to sell in off the market for many years. There is no way anyone cannot love auction brought $3,643 in November 2018; bet it did not look as this SUPERB GEM! good as this one! Keep in mind, this is a very fresh coin too. PCGS# 3994 | ESTIMATE: $3,000+ PCGS# 3995 | ESTIMATE: $3,000+ LOT 94 5C 1937 PCGS PR68 CAC FROM THE GRAND PRIX COLLECTION Not only is this coin SUPER HIGH END, we swear it has light cameo contrast. WOW! Deep and icy mirrors beam from all over. The mirrors are a lesson in purity, clarity, and of course cleanliness. When you twirl the coin, you see a ton of flash. Both sides enjoy a light vibrant hint of lilac/nickel/pale gold. This coin is NOT hazy or dull by any stretch. There are NO spots. Every detail is sharply struck. The eye appeal is phenomenal! PCGS 40, NGC 59, CAC 17. The last PCGS CAC piece to sell in auction brought only $6,600 which was too cheap (it was not a killer coin like this.) Keep in mind, the Collectors Universe value is $7,250. This coin has not been seen on the market for over 15 years. It is just phenomenal. Seeing is believing! PCGS# 3996 | ESTIMATE: $6,500+ 51
LOT 95 LOT 96 5C 1913 TYPE 1. PCGS MS67 CAC 5C 1913 TYPE 1. PCGS MS67+ CAC One of the most spectacularly toned 1913 Buffalo nickels we Here is something you don’t see everyday--a Buffalo nickel with a have ever had the pleasure of offering, and that includes the Angel dramatically rotated reverse--about 45* rotation. Dee’s coin! Aside from that minting anomaly, this is a great looking coin! Icy A blazing nickel-silver luster provides an awesome back light to mint luster glows all over on both sides. Delicate iridescent blue the pastel blue, teal, peach, and vivid gold toning that delightfully and clear gold toning accents the glorious smooth surfaces and graces both sides of this SUPERB GEM. The strike is complete from sharply struck design elements. The eye appeal is awesome. a forceful blow from the dies and the surfaces are immaculate. You could search for years before you find another with this PCGS 702, NGC 295, CAC 251. There are 90 coins graded MS67+ spectacular look! at PCGS, the most recent with CAC approval sold in October 2018 for $1,380 and we sold one in July 2018 for $1,763. The current PCGS 613, NGC 286, CAC 252. This coin’s value is contained PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $1,750 and this date is quite in the special nature of the eye appeal. Prior auction records RARE any finer! Good luck! and price guide values cannot take that into account so you may as well ignore them. This coin will inspire strong bidding and PCGS# 3915 | ESTIMATE: $1,500+ perhaps a near record bid for the date! PCGS# 3915 | ESTIMATE: $1,300+ LOT 97 5C 1913 TYPE 1. PCGS MS68 CAC Close your eyes and dream about the most perfect Buffalo nickel you can; now open your eyes and here it is! Why PCGS did not grade this coin a “+” , we just can’t figure. Immaculate and perfect surfaces adorn both sides and a bold luster blazes from all over. Both sides have great natural colors of nickel blue/pale purple/faint blue. Every detail is needle sharp in strike. The eye appeal is incredible! PCGS 27, NGC 13, CAC 9. The last coin we sold was the most recent PCGS/ CAC coin for $20,563 in our May 2018 Regency Auction; and the one before that was the Angel Dee’s coin that we sold for $28,200 in December 2016. Toss out the price guides for a CAC-approved coin, we can see this coin bringing much more! There are Type 1 Buffaloes, then there is this, a MONSTER! Perfect for any type or set of Buffaloes! Good luck! PCGS# 3915 | ESTIMATE: $17,500+ 52
LOT 98 5C 1913-S TYPE 1. PCGS MS67 CAC This is a beautiful example of this scarce first year of issue Buffalo nickel. Sharply struck devices stand out against the smooth and lustrous fields. Pretty pastel blue, peach, and gold iridescent toning graces both sides. Well preserved surfaces are totally devoid of any distracting marks, lines, or ticks. Totally original and very pleasing, this SUPERB GEM is among the highest graded examples at PCGS, bested by just five coins. PCGS 27, NGC 16, CAC 14. We sold one in our November 2018 Regency Auction for $6,169 and more recently one sold for $5,520 in the 2019 FUN auction. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $7,500 and note just how extremely RARE this date is any finer! Worthy of any high end “herd” of Buffalo nickels! PCGS# 3917 | ESTIMATE: $5,500+ 5/16/19 | REGENCY AUCTION 32 6/27/19 | REGENCY AUCTION 33 NEW ORLEANS, LA - HARRAH’S LAS VEGAS, NV - COSMOPOLITAN CONSIGNMENT DEADLINE: APRIL 1ST CONSIGNMENT DEADLINE: MAY 20TH 53
LOT 99 5C 1913-S TYPE 2. PCGS MS67+ CAC THE FINEST 1913-S TYPE 2 GRADED! Without a doubt, this is most likely the FINEST KNOWN example, as it is the only one in MS67 that has been awarded a CAC-approval. First off, this coin is clearly very special! You can tell that from the first casual glance. The first thing that hits your eye is the bold, beautiful, and brilliant luster that glows with a stunning vibrance on both sides. The obverse and reverse have full definition to the devices, imparted by a forceful blow from the dies. The nickel-silver surfaces are gently dusted over with icy, powder-steel blue and clear gold, that is especially vivid on the reverse. The eye appeal is truly spectacular! Good luck ever finding another one that looks anywhere close to this AMAZING SUPERB GEM! PCGS 6, NGC 4, CAC 1. The is the only MS67+ at either service, and is the ONLY ONE that is CAC. The most recent regular MS67 example sold for only $28,200 in April 2014, but prior to that one sold in February 2013 for $49,938 and one sold in October 2012 for $47,000. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $50,000, but if you are working on the highest ranking PCGS Registry Set, you need this immaculate SUPERB GEM! We can see this coin bringing a world record price to be added to a world class cabinet! PCGS# 3923 | ESTIMATE: $50,000+ 54
LOT 100 LOT 101 5C 1917 PCGS MS66+ CAC 5C 1919-D PCGS MS64+ CAC A SUPERB example of this early date Buffalo nickel. While not This is a tough date in any Mint State grade, and becomes RARE rare in an absolute sense, they are rare in such a lofty state of any finer than MS64. preservation. A vibrant luster glows in the fields, accenting the sharply struck up design elements and bringing the pastel peach Satiny, nickel-gray luster gleams around sharply struck devices. and teal tones to life, imparting a wonderful, original eye appeal. Indeed this coin is quite well struck for the date. Delicate golden tone can be seen on both sides in the fields. There is a single tiny PCGS 217, NGC 49, CAC 45. There are 18 graded in MS66+ and tick on the obverse and a microfleck or two on the reverse, which the last CAC-approved example realized $1,450 in a December account for the assigned grade. The eye appeal is quite high end 2018 online only auction and prior to that, one bright $1,560 in for the grade. the 2018 FUN auction. Just two dozen graded finer, the current PCGS value in 66+ is $1,550. PCGS 254, NGC 125, CAC 30. There are 9 graded at the current level at PCGS. Only one PCGS/CAC example has ever sold in PCGS# 3934 | ESTIMATE: $1,250+ auction, realizing $2,520 in the 2018 ANA auction. Prior to that, a non-CAC coin sold for $3,290 in June 2017. Collector’s Universe lists a $3,850 value in this grade, and the last PCGS/CAC MS65 CAC sold for $7,800 in December 2018. PCGS# 3942 | ESTIMATE: $2,800+ LOT 102 LOT 103 5C 1926 PCGS MS66 CAC 5C 1927 PCGS MS66+ CAC A beautifully lustrous GEM! Delicate iridescent toning shimmers What a truly magnificent SUPERB GEM Buffalo nickel. Both sides in the fields, imparting exceptional eye appeal. are super clean and sleek, this is a boldly lustrous beauty with icy, clear blue, faint gold, and lilac hued nickel toning that accents the PCGS 493, NGC 167, CAC 119. The most recent example we sold extremely sharp and crisp devices. The eye appeal is better than realized $688 in our July 2018 Premier Session. This impressive excellent! GEM will bring more! PCGS 394, NGC 89, CAC 101. There are 39 in 66+ at PCGS. The PCGS# 3957 | ESTIMATE: $650+ current PCGS value is listed at $950 and this is a great looking coin that should bring a strong bid. Only 21 are graded finer, all in MS67. Good luck! PCGS# 3960 | ESTIMATE: $900+ 55
LOT 104 5C 1927-S PCGS MS64+ CAC The 27-S is a condition rarity with precious few that were saved in GEM Mint State. As such, a look at the population figures shows a large cluster at MS64, which likely accounts for many duplicate submissions of the same coin hoping for a 64+ or 65 grade. Wonderfully lustrous surfaces have a strong brilliance in the fields. Showing a typical strike for the date with some weakness of the Indian’s braid. Delicate pastel tone can be seen on the surfaces adding life to the visual allure. PCGS 299, NGC 168, CAC 20. The last one to sell realized $3,643 in our July 2017 Regency Auction and the current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $4,750. Keep in mind a 65 (Population 39) is a five figure coin without CAC. Good luck. PCGS# 3962 | ESTIMATE: $3,400+ LOT 105 5C 1928-D PCGS MS66+ CAC WOW! This 28-D is SUPERB in every way, no wonder it is tied for second finest graded at PCGS! Impressively brilliant mint frost shows off with a satiny bloom. The peripheries have a soft peach iridescent hue that fades to an icy, pale blue. Generally nicely struck for the issue with nearly complete definition of the entire design type. There are no serious signs of contact on either side and the eye appeal is exceptional, befitting a coin that ranks so high on the Population Report. PCGS 62, NGC 6, CAC 19. There are ONLY THREE MS66+s graded at PCGS, with a single coin graded finer. The only example to ever sell in auction realized $8,519 in September 2015. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $5,500. The single MS67 has never sold in auction and is likely impounded in a major collection, making the presently offered SUPERB coin one of the FINEST you are likely ever to be able to own. Do not take this opportunity lightly. Good luck! PCGS# 3964 | ESTIMATE: $6,000+ LOT 106 5C 1930-S PCGS MS66+ CAC This is indeed a glorious 30-S nickel, essentially of SUPERB quality and the eye appeal is certainly that! Boldly lustrous with concentric bands of pastel iridescent toning, this coin is sharply stuck throughout and the eye appeal is exceptional! PCGS 223, NGC 24, CAC 52. There are 13 graded MS66+ at PCGS and only eight coins finer. The most recent PCGS MS66+ CAC sold for $3,120 in April 2018 and the current Collector’s Universe value is listed at $2,500. Keep in mind that any CAC approved MS67 will cost five figures! Take advantage of the fact that this coin has essentially the quality of an MS67 but will not cost you five figures! PCGS# 3970 | ESTIMATE: $2,200+ 56
LOT 107 5C 1935-S PCGS MS67+ CAC Tied for FINEST GRADED and with its CAC endorsement, may well be the finest known example. Both obverse and reverse are well struck and awash in iridescent shades of pink, green, blue, orange, violet, and gold. The luster is strong and bold. The surfaces are clean and free of any distracting marks. You certainly will have a hard time finding another 35-S nickel that looks like this! PCGS 48, NGC 11, CAC 12. PCGS has graded just five in 67+ as FINEST. The only two examples to sell were NOT CAC and include the wildly toned Angel Dee’s coin we sold in December 2016 for $11,456. The current PCGS value is listed at $10,000. Bound for the FINEST of Buffalo nickel sets! We can see this beauty bringing a record price. PCGS# 3976 | ESTIMATE: $12,000+ LOT 108 LOT 109 5C 1937-D 3-LEGS. NGC MS63 CAC 5C 1937 PCGS PR67 GOLD CAC A lovely, originally toned CHOICE 3 Legged nickel. Rose and gold Clearly this is NOT your typical Proof Buffalo! This SUPERB accents are dusted over pleasing frosted surfaces. Nicely struck for example is virtual PERFECTION! The quality is verified by the one of these. An always popular and well known variety, it was coveted GOLD CAC sticker, meaning they would “green bean” created when a mint employee filed off some clash marks from the it at the next grade up. Housed in an old green tag holder, this die, accidentally removing the front leg of the bison. remarkable coin has beamingly brilliant mirrors that reflect with a bold, vibrant flash. The peripheries are framed by a stunning PCGS 346, NGC 296, CAC 68. We cannot find a record of an iridescent rainbow that adds dramatically to the exceptional eye NGC/CAC coin having been sold in auction since June 2014 for appeal. This coin is exceptional in every way! $3,819. The current PCGS Price Guide value is $3,800. This key date issue is bound for a fine set. PCGS 508, NGC 319, CAC 318. CAC has awarded just NINE gold stickers. Since the gold sticker indicates that CAC believes PCGS# 3982 | ESTIMATE: $3,100+ this coin is undergraded by a point at least, the last PR68s graded by PCGS sold in our July and September 2018 auctions, in the $5,000-$5,200 range (not CAC); a CAC example sold in April 2018 for $6,600. The current Collector’s Universe value is $7,250. This coin is exceptional and very high end and will attract stiff bidding competition from anyone looking for a very special Proof Buffalo nickel. Good luck! PCGS# 3996 | ESTIMATE: $4,500+ 57
LOT 110 5C 1942-D/D D OVER HORIZONTAL D. PCGS MS66+ FS This is the FINEST certified example of this important repunched mintmark variety. Not only is it the highest graded, but its eye appeal is spectacular! Sharply struck devices show off full separation of the steps on Monticello and the D/D feature is crisp and bold, visible to the naked eye. A brilliant nickel-silver luster blooms with a stunning vibrance on both sides, accenting the amazing gold, blue, and apricot rose color. Even under the careful inspection with a strong glass, there are no singularly distracting ticks or marks. Needless to say, this is an impressive and important early date Jefferson nickel with a bold visual allure! PCGS 1, NGC 0. There are NONE GRADED FINER at either service. Indeed, PCGS has only graded four in MS66 FS (no+). The most recent of those sold for $12,000 in November 2017, but there is a record of $17,050 in the 2017 FUN auction. In 66 FS, the current Collector’s Universe value is listed at $15,000 and we believe this SUPERB coin will find itself at home in the highest ranked collection on the Set Registry. Anticipate very strong bidding here! PCGS# 84015 | ESTIMATE: $15,000+ LOT 111 LOT 112 5C 1943/2-P PCGS MS66 FS CAC 5C 1943-S PCGS MS67+ FS Beautiful album toning graces both sides of this boldly struck Among 43-S nickels, there is just a single coin graded higher Premium GEM. The overdate is clearly visible with a glass, and the than the presently offered SUPERB GEM at PCGS! Glowing and surfaces are wonderfully preserved. Well struck and very pleasing radiating mint luster beams all over the very high end quality for the collector. surfaces bringing life to the delicate pastel toning that adorns both the obverse and reverse. A strong glass reveals not a single tick or PCGS 45, NGC 0, CAC 17. The most recent example sold in mark of any kind and the icy blue and clear gold hues really pop October 2018 for $1,800 and prior to that, one sold for $1,500 when rotated in a light. in a June 2018 auction. The current Collector’s Universe value is listed at $1,600. A very cool coin for the Jefferson nickel collector PCGS 21, NGC 0. The last one to sell was in April 2018 for $1,920 that is very rare any finer! and before that, two sold in 2017 for $1,058 and $1,116. The current PCGS value is listed at $1,600 and this one should see PCGS# 84019 | ESTIMATE: $1,300+ intense bidding! Keep in mind that the CU value in 68 is $11,750! If you are building a high ranking Registry Set, you really should bid strongly to bring this beauty home! PCGS# 84021 | ESTIMATE: $1,300+ 58
LOT 113 5C 1945-P DOUBLED DIE REVERSE. PCGS MS66 FS A superlative quality example that is tied for FINEST graded. A popular Doubled Die variety. Boldly lustrous on both sides, the definition is crisp and Monticello’s steps are fully split and separated. A touch of the clearest of gold tone and some deeper amber at the reverse rim. SUPERB quality and wonderfully original. PCGS 3, NGC 0. The current Collector’s Universe value is listed at $11,500 and the last one to sell brought $5,170 in June 2016. Prior to that, one sold for $14,100 in March 2014. With NONE finer, this is another important opportunity for the Registry Set collector looking for the FINEST examples. PCGS# 84173 | ESTIMATE: $6,000+ LOT 114 LOT 115 5C 1945-S PCGS MS67+ FS 5C 1947-D PCGS MS67+ FS A magnificent SUPERB GEM that is tied for the absolute FINEST LRCA is pleased to offer the sole FINEST graded 47-D nickel. What graded of the issue. Icy, lustrous surfaces beam all over with a a great coin for the advanced specialist in the series, boasting dusting of very pleasing clear gold, champagne, and apricot hues. a strong brilliant luster, sharply struck devices, and pleasing Tinges of pink and pale blue accent Jefferson’s head. The eye rosy-pink and powder-blue iridescent toning. Held back from an appeal is wonderful. NOTE: this coin has a QA sticker. even loftier grade by a microscopic tick or two, none of which distract the eye. PCGS 6, NGC 0. The most recent example to sell in auction realized $5,280 in April 2018 and the current PCGS Price Guide PCGS 1, NGC 0. This coin has never sold in auction. This is a true value is listed at $4,000. None are finer and this one will find itself prize for anyone building the #1 set on the PCGS Registry, and we at at home in a high ranking Registry Set. Worthy of a strong bid. anticipate strong bidding to say the least. We are not sure where the current Collector’s Universe value came from but it is too low PCGS# 84027 | ESTIMATE: $4,000+ in our opinion. PCGS# 84032 | ESTIMATE: $4,000+ 59
LOT 116 LOT 117 5C 1962 PCGS MS67 FS 5C 1963 PCGS MS67+ A lovely SUPERB GEM, one of the FINEST graded, with just a A stunning example! Not only is this SUPERB GEM tied for FINEST single coin finer. Brilliantly lustrous surfaces bring out the lovely GRADED with just a single other coin, it is also BEAUTIFULLY pastel pale tones. Sharply struck, the surfaces are nearly flawless toned! Both sides are awash in stunning orange, amber, gold, with just a tiny tick or two seen with a strong glass. emerald, and powder-teal blue patina, brought out vividly by a mint fresh and bold luster. PCGS 4, NGC 0. Only one example has ever sold in auction, realizing $4,320 in the recent FUN auction and the current PCGS PCGS 2, NGC 2. NONE ARE finer at either service and none have Price Guide value is listed at $6,500. Keep in mind the sole sold in auction. Collector’s Universe value listed at $2,500 and it MS67+ sold in August 2013 for $21,150! This is a really important would not shock us if this impressive coin brought that. A prime coin for the Registry Set collector! piece for the Registry Set collector. PCGS# 84071 | ESTIMATE: $3,500+ PCGS# 4073 | ESTIMATE: $1,800+ LOT 118 LOT 119 5C 1938 PCGS PR68 CAC 5C 1942-P TYPE 2. PCGS PR66 CAM CAC Virtual perfection! Flawless, watery mirrors glow all over on this We can’t say enough WOW’s to describe this monster WOW coin! chrome-like GEM. The surfaces are dazzling imparting a great eye We are shocked that PCGS did NOT + this piece. appeal! Sensational mirrors beam boldly from all over. The mirrors are PCGS 16, NGC 16, CAC 12. The current PCGS Price Guide value crystal clear and have zero impairments. When you twirl the coin, is listed at $1,800 and the last PCGS/CAC coin to sell in auction you see an electric rolling liquid mercury look. This coin has realized $2,468 in the 2017 FUN auction. There are NONE finer, tremendous flash. Jefferson and all of the details are thickly frosted and this is a great way to start a collection of Proof Jefferson and are fully struck. Coins like this are few and far between. The nickels! eye appeal crazy! PCGS# 4175 | ESTIMATE: $2,200+ PCGS 9, NGC 1, CAC 7. The current Collector’s Universe value is $2,000. Prior to this one, we sold one in our May 2018 Regency Auction for $3,173. In PR67 CAM CAC one sold for $14,100 in 2014 and probably would bring $20,000 today. In our very strong opinion, these are vastly UNDER-valued (especially looking like this)! PCGS# 84180 | ESTIMATE: $1,700+ 60
LOT 120 10C 1796 PCGS MS63 CAC A lovely CHOICE Mint State example from the first year of dime production. Frosty and semi-reflective surfaces surround crisply struck devices. Every detail is rendered to full definition in Liberty’s hair and essentially complete in the eagle’s breast feathers. Only the slightest weakness is noted in the centers of stars 12 and 13. Pale gold blends with rich silver and dove accents. An earlier die state with just a crack at TA in STATES, not a full fledged cud. Despite the MS63 grade, there are no singularly significant marks to describe. The JR-3 variety is rated as R-5 and is the second rarest variety for the year behind the JR-5. This impressive coin is ex John Whitney Walter Collection, Stack’s, May 1999, lot 1768. John Whitney assembled an essentially complete collection of the coins of 1796 by die variety, half cent through $10 gold, and he was dubbed “Mr. 1796.” He purchased this coin from the Stack’s April 1988 sale of the F. Dabney Caldwell Collection, lot 2324. There are two other examples of this R-5 variety graded MS63 by NGC, these include the terminal die state that sold one lot before this one in the Whitney Sale, lot 1767 (this piece had an extensive pedigree going back to the early 20th century). The other is from the Haig Koshkarian Collection, ANR, March 2004, lot 46 (purchased from Ed Milas in May 1987). Though not noted in the ANR catalog, the Koshkarian coin is the “MS63” that appeared in RARCOA’s session of Auction ë81 listed in the census in the JR book. We can say for certain that this coin is tied for finest for the variety. John Whitney Walter’s Collection was sold in May 1999. PCGS 15, NGC 20, CAC 6. A highly important coin, for the early dime specialist. With its impressive qualities, this choice BU coin will be a centerpiece for any U.S. type set or early dime set. A PCGS/CAC JR-1 (rarity-3) sold in the 2017 ANA auction for $41,125. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $42,500. Very RARE any finer, with a PCGS MS64 being worth over $70,000. This is an important opportunity to buy a well pedigreed, RARE 1796 Mint State dime that should not be taken lightly or missed! Good luck! PCGS# 4461 | ESTIMATE: $38,000+ 61
LOT 121 10C 1838 LARGE STARS. NGC MS65 CAC Soft, satiny, frosty mint luster glows throughout. Pewter silver surfaces have a delicate champagne-gold tone that is evenly dusted over the GEM quality surfaces and sharply struck devices. The eye appeal is very high-end, and has a classic look. PCGS 44, NGC 44, CAC 24. The only NGC/CAC coin to sell in auction brought $2,185 in November 2011; the most recent PCGS/CAC coin to sell in auction brought $2,044. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $2,500 and the eye appeal makes this a special coin for the collector of Seated Liberty dimes. PCGS# 4568 | ESTIMATE: $2,000+ LOT 122 10C 1872-CC PCGS XF40 Only 35,480 dimes were struck at Carson City in 1872, and these circulated extensively. Today, between PCGS and NGC only a SINGLE coin survives in Mint State (the James A. Stack-Waldo Bolen-Battle Born- Gene Gardner Coin, graded MS63 by PCGS). The PCGS CoinFacts condition census drops to XF45. Lightly worn surfaces from a relatively short stay in wild west commerce. Boldly defined on both sides, the eye appeal is very nice overall with dove patina and shades of gold and lilac in the protected areas. We note, only with the aid of a powerful glass, a few ancient circulation marks, nothing distracting and the eye appeal is very nice. PCGS 5, NGC 4. Looking at PCGS CoinFacts and the auction price database, only 1 PCGS-graded XF40 coin has EVER sold in auction, and that was way back in November 2003 - a 15+ year old APR is obsolete (it realized $7,188; also note the last NGC XF40 sold in May 2000!). The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $10,500 and that may prove too low when this one crosses the block. Bound for a great set of Seated Liberty dimes. PCGS# 004657 | ESTIMATE: $9,250+ LOT 123 10C 1900 PCGS MS66+ CAC Totally original and beautifully toned on both sides. A crisp impression from the dies imparted full definition to the design elements on both sides. Gold, violet, and red tones dominate on both sides with accents of iridescent hues that add to the bold visual appeal. PCGS 21, NGC 9, NGC 14. PCGS has graded 9 in MS66+ and just six coins are graded finer. The most recent example to sell realized $2,468 in June 2017 and Collectors Universe lists a $3,200 value in this grade. As said VERY RARE any finer, this coin is worthy of a great Barber dime set. Good luck! PCGS# 4821 | ESTIMATE: $2,200+ 62
LOT 124 LOT 125 10C 1892 PCGS PR67 CAC 10C 1893 PCGS PR67 CAM CAC Doesn’t anyone realize how cheap these have become??? As A superlative quality beauty, one of the prettiest examples of this time goes on, it will only be harder to find PCGS CAC pieces as date we have had the pleasure of handling in a long time! Both demand is growing for sure. sides are drenched in a aqua-blue and amber-rose toning that is brought out by the deeply reflective, brilliant vibrance of the A lovely SUPERB Proof example of the first year of issue of the mirrored fields. The devices boldly stand out, giving this amazing Barber Dime type. Fully struck and sharply detailed devices stand SUPERB GEM a great CAMEO contrast that adds to the pristine out against the highly reflective mirrored fields. A deep red, gold, visual allure. blue patina flows over both sides, imparting a great visual allure. Only 792 Proofs were struck. PCGS 13, NGC 9, CAC 17. The most PCGS 12, NGC 16, CAC 8. The current PCGS Price Guide value recent example to sell in auction was in the 2017 ANA auction, is $2,250. Last auction record was $2,585 in September 2018. realizing $3,290; prior to that, one sold in the 2014 FUN auction Historical price records range from $3,000-4,000, so paying at for $8,225. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at or above recent prices makes sense to acquire a very pretty and $3,500. A truly amazing coin that will sell for a very strong bid high-end coin that is one of the FINEST in the designation! when it crosses the block! Worthy of a world class cabinet of Barber dime Proofs! PCGS# 4875 | ESTIMATE: $2,200+ PCGS# 84877 | ESTIMATE: $3,000+ LOT 126 LOT 127 10C 1898 PCGS PR65 CAM CAC 10C 1911 PCGS PR68 Truly a marvelous coin! Cover the PCGS tag and you would think One of the FINEST graded examples of this low mintage proof this blindingly reflective GEM is a DCAM! Brilliant, untoned date. AMAZING watery mirrors have a quicksilver look to them, surfaces are as reflective and flashy as the day this GEM was dancing under wonderful and totally original iridescent teal, lilac, carefully removed from the dies. The sharply impressed devices sea-green, orange-gold, and rose toning. The eye appeal and are highly frosted and present great contrast against the deeply technical qualities are all beyond what you would expect, even mirrored fields. The eye appeal is superb. for a coin of this lofty grade! We are not exactly sure why CAC did not sticker this SUPERB GEM, it certainly looks worthy of CAC Only 735 Proofs were struck. PCGS 10, NGC 14, CAC 10. The approval! current Collectors Universe value is listed at $1,250 and the most recent CAC-approved example sold nearly four years ago, Only 543 were struck. PCGS 5, NGC 7. The last two examples realizing $1,175 in April 2015. This impressive coin is worthy of we sold brought between $10,000 and $11,000 but they were a very strong bid when it crosses the block! Barber proofs have both CAC. Regardless, this MONSTER GEM should bring a price gotten too cheap, the market has unfairly beaten these down! It close to the current PCGS value of $10,000. NONE ARE FINER in would be a great set to begin at today’s levels. the designation, making this a real prize for the collector of Proof Barber dimes! PCGS# 84882 | ESTIMATE: $1,100+ PCGS# 4895 | ESTIMATE: $7,000+ 63
LOT 128 10C 1917-D PCGS MS66 FB CAC FROM THE GRAND PRIX COLLECTION Ex Bassano Collection. Hailing from one of the greatest specialized collections of Mercury dimes ever sold, the Louis Bassano Collection, this remarkable GEM is a truly special coin. Back in 2000 when it was last sold publicly it was tied for FINEST graded. In the subsequent 18+ years, just three coins have graded higher, all MS66+ FB. Rich orange and crimson-red patina blend with steely-blue pastel iridescence on both sides, blanketing the smooth, GEM quality surfaces. A vibrant luster is not impeded by the bold toning, and has a SUPERB brilliance that glows from below the layers of wonderful color. The devices are very sharp with crisply defined details, especially for the issue. The central bands are fully split and rounded and all the other devices are fully rendered by a complete strike. Offering such a great combination of high grade, superior eye appeal, total originality, freshness, and pedigree, this 17-D dime has it all for the specialist collector. PCGS 12, NGC 5, CAC 6. This was the first MS66 FB listed as having sold in auction, realizing $14,950 in the 2000 ANA auction. There has not been a CAC-approved coin sold since April 2012. Only three MS66+ FBs have been graded by PCGS and this coin likely is on par with those in terms of eye appeal. A great coin for the most advanced Mercury dime Registry Set and worthy of a premium bid! PCGS# 4913 | ESTIMATE: $12,500+ LEGEND’S AUCTION SCHEDULE Official Auction for the PCGS Members Only Show 5/16/19 | Regency Auction 32 New Orleans, LA - Harrah’s Consignment Deadline: April 1st 6/27/19 | Regency Auction 33 Las Vegas, NV - The Cosmopolitan Consignment Deadline: May 20th 9/26/19 | Regency Auction 34 Las Vegas, NV - The Bellagio Consignment Deadline: August 19th 12/12/19 | Regency Auction 35 Las Vegas, NV - The Cosmopolitan Consignment Deadline: October 28th For more information about consigning, contact Julie Abrams ([email protected]) Greg Cohen ([email protected]) Jessica Berkman ([email protected]) 64
LOT 129 10C 1920-D PCGS MS67 FB CAC FROM THE GRAND PRIX COLLECTION Ex Joshua II Collection as noted on the insert. This coin is so close to being an MS68 FB. We can’t imagine a better 1920-D! The surfaces are virtually perfect. Only using a super strong glass can you see a few microscopic ticks/frost breaks. Regardless, they take nothing away from this coin being a well deserved MS67FB. The surfaces appear satiny smooth. A really strong luster glows from all over. A thin peripheral band of original light green/reddish gold frames the rims on both sides. The centers are a pale lavender color. Miss Liberty and every detail are so sharply struck you do not need a glass to see the split and rounded bands. The eye appeal is memorable and tremendous! PCGS 5, NGC 4, CAC 6. The last PCGS CAC piece to sell in auction brought $50,400 in January 2019. We consider this coin to be equal quality but more eye appealing than the FUN Auction piece. Again, this coin has been off the market for many years. If you’re a Mercury Dime collector seeking the best examples of the tougher dates, here you go! Good luck! PCGS# 4931 | ESTIMATE: $40,000+ 65
LOT 130 10C 1921 PCGS MS66 FB CAC FROM THE GRAND PRIX COLLECTION Ex Bassano Collection, as noted on the insert. This coin is so high-end, even the world’s pickiest collector will love it! We make no promises, but this coin does have potential for a +. Only a single microscopic tick on the obverse keeps this magnificent piece from being a full MS67FB. The surfaces also have a satiny smooth texture. The luster is intense and lights up the coin. Both sides enjoy an even and blooming layer of moderate original gold color. This is NOT a dull or drab coin. You do not need a glass to see the full split bands or the struck-up head of Miss Liberty. The eye appeal is just jaw dropping! PCGS 48, NGC 22, CAC 16. The last PCGS CAC piece to sell brought $8,225 in September 2018. We know it did not look anywhere as good as this piece. This piece in the Grand Prix Collection last sold in 2000. If you collect Mercs, this coin is a “must own”. See it for yourself if you don’t believe us! PCGS# 4935 | ESTIMATE: $7,000+ 5/16/19 | REGENCY AUCTION 32 6/27/19 | REGENCY AUCTION 33 NEW ORLEANS, LA - HARRAH’S LAS VEGAS, NV - COSMOPOLITAN CONSIGNMENT DEADLINE: APRIL 1ST CONSIGNMENT DEADLINE: MAY 20TH 66
LOT 131 10C 1921-D PCGS MS66+ FB FROM THE GRAND PRIX COLLECTION Tied with perhaps as many as four coins for second FINEST seen by PCGS of this important KEY date! Glorious and elegant, the luster blooms with a bold vibrance. The strike is almost razor sharp in nature, with no hints of softness to be found. Traces of golden iridescent tone and a touch of icy blue and clear rose add to the SUPERB look. We note a single, stray contact mark and minor spot in the right reverse field for the sake of full disclosure. The American economy took a short but sharp stumble in 1921 as the businesses converted back from producing war goods to more peacetime activities. Farm prices fluctuated downward. These economic machinations dropped the demand for new coins so several dates saw much lower mintages than commonly seen in this era. This Denver Mint 1921 dime is destined to be a major highlight of an advanced collection and will certainly well represent this elusive issue as close to perfection as can be imagined. PCGS 27, NGC 13. There are five coins listed as graded MS66+ FB at PCGS, and just a single MS67 FB finer. The three auction records we can find for the grade are for all CAC approved coins. The most recent was in the 2019 FUN auction where an example realized a record $50,400; prior to that one sold in March 2017 for $18,800 and we sold one in September 2015 for $14,688. The current Collectors Universe Price Guide value is listed at $32,500. A coin that is bound for a WORLD CLASS collection of Mercury dimes and will see extremely intense bidding. Good luck! PCGS# 4937 | ESTIMATE: $20,000+ 67
LOT 132 10C 1926-D PCGS MS66 FB CAC FROM THE GRAND PRIX COLLECTION An incredible SUPERB GEM example of this date, and conservatively graded at that! Housed in an Old Green Holder, this marvel has a bold, strong, minty fresh luster that beams from all over on both sides. The surfaces are creamy white and totally untoned, looking as fresh today as it did when it fell from the dies in 1926. A strong glass reveals nothing but a tiny, insignificant tick or two, none of which impose on the exceptional eye appeal. More brilliant than the MS66+ FB we sold in the Hallett Collection and has a SUPERB look. PCGS 27, NGC 9, CAC 19. Just a dozen coins are graded higher. This coin is fresh to the market and likely undergraded (no guarantees, but the eye appeal is spectacular). The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $3,750 The last PCGS/CAC MS66 FB sold back in July 2014 for $4,406. A great coin for a high ranking set and one that will see stiff bidding competition! PCGS# 4957 | ESTIMATE: $3,500+ LOT 133 10C 1926-S PCGS MS66 FB FROM THE GRAND PRIX COLLECTION Ex Joshua Collection (not noted on the holder). Wow! This is an amazing example of this important KEY date Mercury dime! Bright and brilliant silver luster radiates all over on both sides. Sharply struck throughout, the central bands are fully split and separated which is a rare feature for this date that is often weakly struck. The San Francisco mint issues of 1926 were not well produced, nor were they saved in any quantity at the time of issue. Red cents, Gem nickels and dimes, and full head quarters are all very rare and in high demand. This GEM dime is a great example of the date, tied for second FINEST graded by either service. PCGS 12, NGC 2, CAC 2. The most recent PCGS/CAC coin to sell in auction realized $24,675 in our January 2018 Regency Auction 25, on an estimate of $16,000-$17,000. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $18,500 which seems cheap for a CAC-approved example. This one is ex Joshua Collection, sold in October 2000, realizing $14,375 way back then!. PCGS# 4959 | ESTIMATE: $16,000+ 68
LOT 134 10C 1927-S PCGS MS66 FB CAC FROM THE GRAND PRIX COLLECTION Ex Bassano Collection, as noted on the insert. This is a wonderfully preserved and pristine SUPERB GEM. Everything about this beauty is remarkable and very high end quality. The luster is bold and swirling with a bold cartwheel effect that rolls brilliantly on flawless surfaces. There is a delicate dusting of pale, icy periwinkle and gold pastel iridescence that takes on a pearly gleam as you rotate the surfaces in a light. The eye appeal is spectacular and this coin ranks among the very FINEST KNOWN of the date! PCGS 21, NGC 1, CAC 9. This monster coin realized the record price for the grade of $23,500 in the 2000 ANA auction, when the combined PCGS/NGC Populations was a mere four coins. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $17,500. There are just five coins graded finer, and this coin, housed in the same holder it was in when it sold in 2000, will bring a very strong price to an advanced specialist in the series. We doubt there are many that can compare to this impressive GEM’s gorgeous eye appeal! PCGS# 4965 | ESTIMATE: $20,000+ LOT 135 LOT 136 10C 1928-D PCGS MS66 FB CAC 10C 1929 PCGS MS67 FB CAC FROM THE GRAND PRIX COLLECTION FROM THE GRAND PRIX COLLECTION A truly Premium Quality GEM housed in an old green label Ex Bassano Collection, as noted on the PCGS insert. PCGS encapsulation, and is FRESH to the market. Boldly lustrous throughout, both sides have essentially pristine surfaces. The Another AMAZING high end and high grade Mercury dime that fiery satin luster glows with a vibrant intensity not often seen on came from the famed Bassano Collection, where it was described this date. Well struck with all details crisply impressed into the as: “This coin is unsurpassable in technical quality for the issue. planchet from a strong blow from the dies. This beauty sits high Close inspection under a loupe does not reveal a single distraction up in the Population Reports and with its bold originality and eye that would call into question the Superb Gem grade. The strike is appeal this marvelous GEM is truly a delight to behold. equally impressive and the snow-white features are dripping with mint frost.” We really cannot add anything to that, the coin’s ultra PCGS 26, NGC 15, CAC 9. The most recent PCGS/CAC example high end quality screams for itself! sold for $4,800 in March 2018 and prior to that, we sold one in December 2017 for $4,348. Just eight coins are graded finer, PCGS 91, NGC 16, CAC 29. There are just eight coins graded and the most recent PCGS/CAC MS66+ FB sold for $5,875 in our higher at PCGS. While the current PCGS Price Guide lists a value September 2018 sale of the Hallett Collection. What an AMAZING of $1,500, this impressive SUPERB GEM sold for $2,070 in the coin for the Registry Set contender! Good luck! 2000 ANA auction. Worthy of a very strong bid, and will see very active bidding from the specialist collector. PCGS# 4969 | ESTIMATE: $4,500+ PCGS# 4973 | ESTIMATE: $1,800+ 69
LOT 137 LOT 138 10C 1930 PCGS MS66 FB CAC 10C 1931-D PCGS MS67 FB CAC FROM THE GRAND PRIX COLLECTION FROM THE GRAND PRIX COLLECTION. This is a carefully chosen GEM housed in an old, green tag holder. Ex Bassano Collection, as noted on the holder. Brilliantly lustrous with just the slightest hint of tone on the obverse, this well struck beauty has great collector quality appeal. Everything about this fabulous Mercury Dime suggests total originality. The pristine surfaces have a satiny smooth texture with PCGS 133, NGC 23, CAC 34. The most recent example brought a strong luster that brings out the definition of the razor sharp $1,320 in the 2018 ANA auction and prior to that, two sold for struck devices. Some very faint toning can be detected but this $960 in December 2017. The current PCGS value is listed at coin would fit marvelously in an untoned set. $1,200. Very scarce any finer, this is a great coin for any Mercury dime collection. PCGS 64, NGC 12, CAC 18. This coin realized $1,725 back in the 2000 ANA auction, which featured the Bassano Collection. PCGS# 4979 | ESTIMATE: $1,000+ We sold the most recent to sell in auction, bringing $2,233 in our November 2018 Regency Auction. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $2,000. Excessively RARE any finer, with just five coins finer, all 67+ FB. A great pedigree and a great dime, bound for another great collection. PCGS# 4985 | ESTIMATE: $1,800+ OUR ESTIMATES The estimates you see published in this catalog are based on HAMMER. Keep in mind that a coin could be either low or high end for the grade, have stunning color or be dull, all of which radically affect a coin’s value. Yes, there can be huge price differences within a grade, and we offer estimates as a guide so Collector’s can have a better idea of value. One thing we will never do is offer low ball estimates in order to claim stronger sales. These published estimates represent what Legend Rare Coin Auctions determines to be an approximate high wholesale value for the coin. The numbers are based upon current market values, similar trades, auction prices, published prices, and a consideration of the coin’s quality. There is no guarantee that the estimated prices are minimums or are exactly what you can expect to get if you attempt to resell them wholesale. We always advise you to view the coins you are interested in and calculate what you’ll pay using as much information as possible. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask us. We are here to help you! 70
LOT 139 10C 1931-S PCGS MS67 FB CAC FROM THE GRAND PRIX COLLECTION This is a truly gorgeous and original SUPERB GEM, tied for FINEST graded at PCGS and one of the absolute finest known for the date. Brilliantly lustrous on both sides, the fields have a rich, flashy sheen that glows with a stunning vibrance. The devices are sharply struck and have a wonderful glossy texture to them that gleams with a seductive glow that contrasts against the delicately dusted gold iridescent toning. This is an amazing survivor of the date. Every detail is very well struck and fully formed, with crisp, full definition. As the nation sank deeper into the Depression, the need for coinage fell dramatically, the mintage of dimes fell to 1.8 million and because a dime did mean something to so many people suffering from the ravages of the economic situation, precious few were saved at the time of issue. That an example in such a lofty state of preservation still survives is just by chance! PCGS 10, NGC 2, CAC 3. This coin last sold in November 2007, realizing $20,700. More recently we sold the Forsythe II coin in our December 2016 Regency Auction for $27,025 (which had sold for $34,500 in our July 2013 Regency Auction). The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $22,500 and this one should sell for that or more. PCGS# 4987 | ESTIMATE: $20,000+ 71
LOT 140 10C 1935 PCGS MS67 FB CAC FROM THE GRAND PRIX COLLECTION A pleasing, fresh, SUPERB GEM with a strong, original luster, boldly struck devices, and satiny smooth surfaces which impart a wonderful visual allure. PCGS 320, NGC 126, CAC 116. The current Collectors Universe value is $300 and this one is so high end that it could bring in excess of that amount. PCGS# 4993 | ESTIMATE: $260+ LOT 141 10C 1940 PCGS MS68 FB CAC FROM THE GRAND PRIX COLLECTION Ex Joshua Collection. Virtual perfection! A simply AMAZING, SUPERB GEM. Boldly lustrous, this coin offers a stunning, mint fresh eye appeal. The luster is strong acting as a back light to the razor sharp devices. They really do stand out against the pristine fields. A beautiful example worthy of any high end set. You MUST realize how hard it is for MS68 FB dimes to get CAC approval! PCGS 31, NGC 6, CAC 8. The most recent example to sell in auction was the Hallett Collection coin that sold for $5,758 in our September 2018 Regency Auction. Prior to that, one sold for $4,935 in April 2017. A real prize for the advanced collector working on a top ranking set. PCGS# 5023 | ESTIMATE: $4,250+ LOT 142 10C 1943-D PCGS MS68 FB FROM THE GRAND PRIX COLLECTION Sharply struck, ultra clean, and boldly lustrous, it is no doubt that this beauty is among the FINEST graded for the date. Totally original we note some toning spots on the reverse. It is a wonderful SUPEB GEM worthy of any great collection. PCGS 43, NGC 22. The Hallett Coin sold in our September 2018 Regency Auction for $1,175 and another sold for $1,020 in the 2019 FUN sale. Just three MS68+ FB are graded finer, the only one of those to sell brought $12,925 in our June 2015 Regency Auction. PCGS# 5047 | ESTIMATE: $1,000+ 72
LOT 143 10C 1916 MERCURY. PCGS MS67+ FB CAC Ex. Col. E.H.R. Green and Eric P. Newman Collections. This is a truly wonderful example from the first year of the series. A magnificent blend of violet, pearlescent green, pale blue, orange-rose, and gold tones from long term storage in the legendary Col. Green and Newman Collections. The details are fully struck up and a lively satin luster blooms from under the rich melange of toning. We note a single tiny tick on the cheek, which can be seen only with a glass at certain angles. PCGS 192, NGC 84, CAC 103. The last one we sold was in our July 2018 Premier Session auction that realized $3,630. This coin sold back in the November 2013 Newman Sale for $4,112 and the current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $3,000. With only a few coins graded finer, and a PCGS/CAC example selling for $14,688 in our September 2018 Regency Auction. This one will see strong bidding from Mercury dime collectors assembling a set of beautifully toned examples--with a pedigree that goes back essentially to the time it left the mint, it has a lot to offer! PCGS# 4905 | ESTIMATE: $2,000+ LOT 144 10C 1916-D MERCURY. PCGS AU58 FB CAC No question this coin is a SUPERB GEM AU! We had trouble finding any wear. Remarkable surfaces are exceedingly clean and smooth. Even using a strong glass there are NO problems of any size to be found anywhere. A moderate luster can be seen. Both sides are covered by a light and totally original hint of toning. This coin is not dark or drab at all. Miss Liberty and the details are super clean and are fully struck. The eye appeal is nice! PCGS 41, NGC 33, CAC 16. The last one of these to sell in auction brought $11,550 in our March 2018 Premier Session. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $12,500. With the eye appeal and quality of this coin, we would not be surprised if aggressive bidding takes it higher! Good luck! PCGS# 4907 | ESTIMATE: $11,000+ LOT 145 10C 1917-S PCGS MS67 FB One of the FINEST graded 17-S dimes that is not just high grade, but has a wonderful visual allure as well. A full, vibrant luster gleams all over accenting the sharply struck devices. Originally toned from placement in an album or bank roll. Bold die lines are the only thing we can see in the fields, even using a strong glass. The bands are fully split and rounded, a key feature for the FB designation. PCGS 14, NGC 3. The Hallett Collection coin, which we sold in September 2018, realized $8,519 and the current Collectors Universe value is listed at $10,500. With its great look, it will bring more than the $6,600 the McNutt Collection coin sold in the 2019 FUN auction. Worthy of a very strong bid and placement in a high ranking Registry Set. PCGS# 4915 | ESTIMATE: $6,500+ 73
LOT 146 LOT 147 10C 1919-S PCGS MS66 CAC 10C 1920-D NGC MS66 FB A vibrant and gorgeous GEM 19-S dime. Well struck save for The 1920-D is a conditionally RARE issue, especially in the Full the absolute central band, which shows about 50% separation. Band designation. Boldly struck for the date, this impressive GEM Radiant luster blooms all over, the untoned surfaces are clean and has full definition, even in the centers. The central band is fully free of any distracting marks of any consequence. The eye appeal separated, and Miss Liberty is sharply struck and nicely frosted. is spectacular for the assigned grade. There are no serious marks, as you would expect of a coin in this grade and the eye appeal is SUPERB! PCGS 22, NGC 13, CAC 13. The last one sold in the 2018 ANA auction for $1,560 and this coin sold in February 2017 for $1,880. PCGS 24, NGC 8. The last NGC-graded example to sell in auction The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $2,000. Only eight was back in May 2012. The Hallett coin sold in our September coins are graded finer in the designation, and keep in mind how 2018 Regency Auction for $5,053 in a PCGS holder. The current expensive a marginally sharper struck coin would be! Collectors Universe value is listed at $5,500 and anything finer will cost into the five figures at NGC. This is a wonderful GEM for PCGS# 4926 | ESTIMATE: $1,400+ any collector. PCGS# 4931 | ESTIMATE: $3,000+ LOT 148 10C 1923 PCGS MS68+ FB CAC A truly SPECTACULAR 1923 Mercury dime that is currently tied with just a single coin for FINEST graded honors at PCGS. This SUPERB coin is totally ORIGINAL, high end, and a marvel to behold! The eye appeal is amazing in every way! A strong, lustrous satin frost glows all over on both sides setting the surfaces aglow with a blazing, vibrant mint brilliance. The strike is crisp with FULL definition to all the devices, and the surfaces are FLAWLESS! An arch of enchanting gold and sunset-orange forms a band of beautiful color at the rims from T in LIBERTY down around to the truncation of the bust. The entire reverse is awash in the most stunning shades of orange-gold, magenta, rose, lilac, and teal - this coin rivals one of the most dramatic sunsets. The eye appeal is off the charts! PCGS 5, NGC 1, CAC 3. There are just two coins graded MS68+ FB for the date, the other one selling for $22,800 in the 2018 Central States auction. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $27,500. A coin that is worthy of the FINEST set of Mercury dimes and will require a strong bid to take home! This is an opportunity not to be missed! PCGS# 4939 | ESTIMATE: $18,000+ 74
LOT 149 LOT 150 10C 1924 NGC MS67 FB 10C 1926 PCGS MS67+ FB CAC A SUPERB GEM 1924 Mercury dime with a bold, satiny brilliance A simply STUNNING coin that is tied with just a single example that gleams in the fields. Sharply struck devices stand out against as the FINEST graded at either service! the smooth, essentially flawless fields. Icy, steely silver luster blooms giving this beautiful dime a mint fresh look. Without a doubt this SUPERB coin sat at the top of a bank wrapped roll and sat in some old holding prior to being certified. PCGS 30, NGC 13. The most recent NGC coin to sell in auction The obverse is awash in coppery-crimson, sunset-orange, and was back in July 2017, where one sold for $1,880, the same areas of original silver giving it a unique look. Sharply struck on amount as in the 2014 ANA auction. The current Collectors both sides, the reverse has a narrow band of rainbow at the left Universe value is listed at $3,000 and there are three NGC coins periphery. The eye appeal is outstanding! listed as MS68 FB finer, none have sold since 2009 in auction. Worthy of a strong bid from the specialist collector. PCGS 32, NGC 9, CAC 10. There are exactly two coins graded 67+ FB and NONE FINER. The current PCGS Price Guide value is PCGS# 4943 | ESTIMATE: $1,500+ listed at $4,500. Note: the other example is NOT CAC. We think with its bold visual affect from the toning, this SUPERB coin will bring a very strong bid indeed! PCGS# 4955 | ESTIMATE: $3,500+ LOT 151 LOT 152 10C 1926-D PCGS MS66+ FB CAC 10C 1927 PCGS MS65 FB GOLD CAC A totally ORIGINAL GEM. Boldly lustrous surfaces have a brilliant An absolutely GORGEOUS GEM 1927 dime! Housed in a first satin sheen that accents the multi-hued dappled shades on both generation PCGS slab and conservatively graded as proven by the sides. Gold, olive, pewter, and tan combine throughout the coveted GOLD CAC bean, and we could see this coin grading at peripheries. The surfaces are smooth and the details are especially LEAST MS67 FB (no guarantees)! Whether or not it upgrades to a crisp and sharp. The eye appeal is great. 67, is just a small part of what makes this coin special and worthy of a premium bid. The obverse is fully toned and spectacular! A PCGS 34, NGC 9, CAC 19. There are seven listed in 66+ FB and a full, booming luster brings out the shades of crimson, magenta, mere five coins in 67 FB finer. The most recent MS66+ FB to sell and gold dominate with accents of violet and emerald in places in auction was the white, CAC approved coin in our sale of the about the rim. We rate the toning a 9.5+ on our 10 point scale and Hallett Collection in our September 2018 Regency Auction and the eye appeal is beyond anything you would imagine for a 1927 the current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $4,250. Keep in dime. Sharply struck and very clean on both sides. mind that the most recent PCGS/CAC MS67 FB sold for $60,000 in the 2019 FUN auction. This beautiful and totally ORIGINAL GEM PCGS 271, NGC 94, CAC 30 (only TWO are GOLD beans). Toss is worthy of a very strong bid! out your price guides and don’t bother looking at APRs and just realize what a UNIQUE 1927 dime this is and bid accordingly. PCGS# 4957 | ESTIMATE: $3,600+ Our estimate may well prove to be too low when the hammer drops! Good luck! PCGS# 4961 | ESTIMATE: $1,500+ 75
LOT 153 10C 1936 PCGS MS68+ FB CAC TIED FOR FINEST KNOWN! Incredible quality! This immaculate GEM is not accurately described as being SUPERB--the word just does not convey the stunning eye appeal! A rich, frosty luster blooms on both sides, accenting a band of crimson and gold tone at the peripheries. The devices are crisply struck up, even in the centers. The bands are all fully split and rounded as expected for the FB designation. Everything about this beauty is exceptional. Like us, you will likely be unable to put this jewel down! PCGS 23, NGC 10, CAC 7. Only three examples have graded MS68+ FB, only one of which has sold in auction, realizing $5,289 in June 2014. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at a ridiculously low level. We calculated a much more appropriate estimate. Bound for a world class set! PCGS# 4999 | ESTIMATE: $9,000+ LOT 154 LOT 155 10C 1936-D PCGS MS67+ FB CAC 10C 1936-D PCGS MS68 FB Blast white and SUPERB! Frosty and satiny luster gleam all over Ranking at the top of the Population Report, this stunning, SUPERB on both sides. Both sides show heavy die polish lines, as made. GEM is an amazing coin that is among the FINEST KNOWN to Sharply struck with full details. PCGS. PCGS 164, NGC 34, CAC 46. There are 32 graded MS67+ FB at Stunning high end luster blooms from all over. The surfaces show PCGS, and just 10 coins finer. The last PCGS MS67+ FB sold for a vivacity to the frosty, satin, brilliant, shimmering luster. The $2,585 in April 2017. In that same sale, one sold for $1,293. The lustrous surfaces really gleam in the light and are accented by current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $1,500. A very high end very colorful, original toning at the peripheries, especially on example like this is worthy of a great collection of Mercury dimes. the reverse. Shades of gold, aubergine, emerald, olive, amber, and crimson patina are brought out by the brilliance. Sharply PCGS# 5001 | ESTIMATE: $1,300+ struck devices stand out wonderfully against the surrounding, smooth, problem free surfaces. The eye appeal is fantastic and unimprovable! PCGS 10, NGC 1. There are NONE graded finer at either service. We sold the untoned Hallett coin in our September 2018 Regency Auction for $6,169. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $6,500. This stunner has a great toned look that will delight the collector and is worthy of placement in a world class set! PCGS# 5001 | ESTIMATE: $5,000+ 76
LOT 156 LOT 157 10C 1936-S PCGS MS67+ FB 10C 1938-D PCGS MS67+ FB CAC A gorgeously toned SUPERB GEM. Blanketed in azure, teal, and Very pleasing satiny mint frost glows with a vivid brilliance on gold tones that accent the highly lustrous surfaces and crisply both sides. Sharply struck and as expected for the grade, clean struck devices. Visually very impressive and essentially flawless. surfaces are seen. There are a few tiny toning dots that are observed. PCGS 254, NGC 60. There are 31 graded in 67+ FB with just 3 PCGS 379, NGC 199, CAC 91. There are only 30 in MS67+ FB, graded finer. The current PCGS Price Guide lists a value of $1,650. and 18 finer. We sold the Hallett Collection coin in September A PCGS/CAC coin sold for $1,450 in a July 2018 online only 2018 for $1,028, although more recently two have sold for $575. auction. It is important to note that a marginally finer 68 FB would The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $1,150 and this be worth $15,000 or so. A great coin for the Registry collector. one should see strong bidding for sure! PCGS# 5003 | ESTIMATE: $1,250+ PCGS# 5013 | ESTIMATE: $700+ LOT 158 LEGEND’S AUCTION SCHEDULE 10C 1939-D PCGS MS68+ FB CAC Official Auction for the PCGS Members Only Show The silver surfaces are brilliantly lustrous, and the strike is bold on both sides. Accents of fiery red, pale gold, violet and green 5/16/19 | Regency Auction 32 combine to enhance this SUPERB GEM’s beauty! New Orleans, LA - Harrah’s PCGS 98, NGC 34, CAC 70. There are 21 coins graded PCGS Consignment Deadline: April 1st MS68+ FB, with 24 coins graded finer (all MS69 FB). We sold 6/27/19 | Regency Auction 33 the last three examples, ranging from $2,115 to $2,970 and the Las Vegas, NV - The Cosmopolitan current Collectors Universe value is listed at $2,350. This amazing Consignment Deadline: May 20th coin is bound for a great collection! 9/26/19 | Regency Auction 34 Las Vegas, NV - The Bellagio PCGS# 5019 | ESTIMATE: $2,000+ Consignment Deadline: August 19th 12/12/19 | Regency Auction 35 Las Vegas, NV - The Cosmopolitan Consignment Deadline: October 28th For more information about consigning, contact Julie Abrams ([email protected]) Greg Cohen ([email protected]) Jessica Berkman ([email protected]) 77
LOT 159 10C 1940 PCGS MS68+ FB CAC This is just an AMAZING 1940 dime in every way possible! Tied for the FINEST certified and a truly magnificent coin. Were it not for a hint of pastel iridescent toning, you would think this coin was struck moments ago and carefully taken off the press with cloth gloves. Exceptionally radiant mint bloom captivates the viewer’s attention, accenting the bold devices and delicate iridescent hues. Even under the most intense inspection with a strong glass, not a single flaw can be found. It is truly a 20th century numismatic marvel. PCGS 34, NGC 6, CAC 7. There are just three coins graded MS68+ FB and NONE FINER. The last one to sell realized $7,050 in February 2014 five and a half long years ago! The current PCGS value is listed at $7,500. We suspect this coin will realize a strong price before being added to a world class collection of Mercury dimes. PCGS# 5023 | ESTIMATE: $8,000+ LOT 160 10C 1940-S PCGS MS68 CAC Glorious, SUPERB, and richly toned! Beautiful multicolored hues bathe both the obverse and reverse, a result of long term storage in a paper envelope or old album where it was able to sit unmolested for years. Stunning mint frost dances from below the toning. The strike is strong with nearly full band details on the reverse and the center band is just shy of being fully rounded and earning the FB designation. PCGS 8, NGC 6, CAC 2. The most recent result is for THIS coin, which sold in our February 2016 Regency Auction for $3,525 on a $1,500-$1,650 estimate. If gorgeously toned Mercury Dimes are your specialty, view this coin and bid liberally! PCGS# 5026 | ESTIMATE: $2,600+ LOT 161 10C 1943-D PCGS MS68+ FB WHOA! This is an amazing, virtually PERFECT Mercury dime with an absolutely stunning look! Really it looks more like a 39-D than a 43-D. Razor sharp in strike, every detail is fully and crisply defined by an exacting and precise blow from the dies. The lustrous surfaces are pristine with no visible imperfections anywhere! Sprays of color, like a Jackson Pollock painting adorn both sides, offering wonderful red, violet, gold, orange and green hues that make the original silver areas appear more brilliant. The eye appeal truly is marvelous and is a beauty to behold! This is the PCGS CoinFacts Plate coin as well as being tied for FINEST graded! PCGS 3, NGC 3. The only example to ever sell was another toned beauty that was CAC approved and sold in our June 2015 Regency Auction for $12,925. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $12,000 based only on that single sale. The presently offered jewel should surpass that amount when the gavel finally falls! Good luck! PCGS# 5047 | ESTIMATE: $10,000+ 78
LOT 162 10C 1945-S MICRO S. PCGS MS68 FB CAC Tied for FINEST graded 1945 Micro S dime. A SUPERB coin that brought a record price in our December 2016 Regency Auction, where it was described as: “Among the very FINEST examples of this popular variety, the presently offered jewel is well struck and lustrous. The bold mint bloom makes the lemon, olive, lavender, apricot, and subtle aubergine hues come to life. The color and luster combine to accentuate the sharply defined details in Ms. Liberty’s winged cap as well as on the fasces.” To that we will add that it is a very memorable SUPERB Mercury dime, and will be a highlight in any short set or complete set. PCGS 4, NGC 1, CAC 2. As mentioned, this coin sold for a RECORD $18,800 in our December 2016 Regency Auction. Prior to that, one sold in March 2013 for $17,038. Today, PCGS lists a $21,000 value in its current Price Guide and it may well sell in excess of that amount when it crosses the block in Regency Auction 31. We are pleased to offer this important dime again, and it will be right at home in any world class Registry Set of Mercury dimes. PCGS# 5063 | ESTIMATE: $18,000+ 79
LOT 163 LOT 164 10C 1945-S PCGS MS67+ FB CAC 10C 1937 PCGS PR67+ CAC This magnificent SUPERB GEM has a lot to offer the collector. Very flashy, watery mirrors stand out with a bold reflection in the Bold luster, razor-sharp strike, and beautiful toning combine on fields. Wonderfully preserved and totally original, the obverse has pristine surfaces that present a remarkable eye appeal. a dusting of the softest iridescent tone from storage in the old mint packaging. PCGS 209, NGC 96, CAC 64. The most recent PCGS value is listed at $1,350 and the most recent example to sell in auction brought PCGS 304, NGC 203, CAC 155. There are 22 graded PR67+ at $1,087 in our Hallett Collection sale in September 2018. VERY PCGS and there are a wide range of APRs from $780 to $1,140 RARE any finer, with just five in MS68 FB. This is a real treat for with the current Collectors Universe value of $1,350. Very few are the toned dime collector. graded finer, a great coin for the collector of Proof dimes. PCGS# 5061 | ESTIMATE: $1,100+ PCGS# 5072 | ESTIMATE: $800+ LOT 165 LOT 166 10C 1942 PCGS PR68 CAC 10C 1953-S PCGS MS66+ This is an awesome looking SUPERB GEM! Displaying full, WOW. The colors on both sides of this 53-S dime reach out and beaming mirrored fields, the reverse is framed by a bold band of grab your attention all over. If this was a Morgan dollar, we would amber-honey gold tone. The beaming mirrors on this jewel have rate it a 10+ on our color scale, the hues are that spectacular! exceptional eye appeal, as expected for its lofty grade. Shades of pink and green dominate on the obverse, while crimson PCGS 93, NGC 128, CAC 59. Prices have been all over the place and gold show up on the reverse, all brought out by the satiny for examples of this grade. VERY RARE finer, this coin is a great mint frost. Fresh from an original mint set, this marvelous toner coin for any high-end Mercury Proof dime set. will enchant any Roosevelt dime collector. PCGS# 5077 | ESTIMATE: $1,750+ Do not let the pops fool you and ignore the price guides and APRs. This coin will see extremely strong bidding for its color and eye appeal - our estimate may prove to to be low! PCGS# 5105 | ESTIMATE: $600+ 80
LOT 167 25C 1831 SMALL LETTERS. PCGS MS66 A Condition Census B-4 that ranks at the top of both the Rea et al and Tompkins listings of finest known examples. This one is NOT mentioned on either list. This is a SUPERB and impressive GEM Bust quarter. Everything about this beautiful type coin screams quality and originality. The fields are flashy and have a nearly prooflike reflection in the obverse and reverse fields. The bold luster catches the light and brings out all the variegated iridescent hues, ranging from champagne-tinged silver gray in the centers, then deepening to amber-gold, rose, olive-russet, and teal-blue toward the rims. Every detail is essentially full and razor sharp in definition and they are frosty, standing out nicely against the lightly mirrored fields. PCGS 8, NGC 4. The James W. Lull coin that ranks at the top of the Rea, et al listing was later sold in the Pogue Collection for $55,813. This is a more recent addition to the census, selling for $52,875 in July 2013. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $42,500. As one of the FINEST graded examples, it should see very strong bidding from not just Bust quarter collectors, but would make an inspired addition to any cabinet of GEM type coins. PCGS# 5348 | ESTIMATE: $35,000+ 81
LOT 168 25C 1838 NO DRAPERY. PCGS MS65+ CAC When we first saw this SUPERB GEM, our hearts raced. It is one of the BEST pieces we have ever seen for the Type! The quality is clearly VERY high-end! In fact, we unhesitatingly state this coin is BETTER than the MS66 that sold in Pogue for only $54,050 (and was NOT CAC). Had the Pogue coin been nice and CAC-it easily would have brought $65,000+. Exquisite surfaces are a collector’s delight. Only if you use a strong glass and look really hard will find a pinpoint tick or two and that is it. Overall, the surfaces are clean and satiny smooth. A glowing type luster illuminates the beautiful toning. Moderate and very pretty shades of totally original purple/gold/pale blue/deep champagne swirl all over. Miss Liberty and the details are frosty and are boldly struck. The eye appeal is seriously gorgeous! PCGS 3, NGC 6, CAC 3. PCGS has only graded THIS coin a MS65+. It is nearly impossible to find this date really nice like this. The last PCGS MS65 CAC sold in auction for $32,900 in June 2014. Even though PCGS has graded 3 higher-only ONE is CAC. We cannot stress enough the beauty and superior quality of this piece. If you are building a GEM Mint State Quarter or Type set, this coin will easily fit in! PCGS# 5391 | ESTIMATE: $33,000+ 82
LOT 169 25C 1859 PCGS PR64 CAC This is a VERY choice example of a date that typically comes dull and crusty. Deep mirrors beam boldly from all over. The mirrors have strong clarity and cleanliness. A moderate mix of deep lavender/pale purple/green/gold/blue colors (all original) evenly cover both sides. There actually is some contrast that you don’t have to imagine. Miss Liberty and the details are frosted and well struck. The eye appeal is excellent! Only 600 were minted. PCGS 60, NGC 37, CAC 10. The last PCGS CAC piece to sell in auction brought $2,150 in July 2018. The current PCGS Price Guide value is $1,950. Do not be fooled by the pops, this is a difficult date and grade to find. Opportunity knocks loud here! PCGS# 5555 | ESTIMATE: $1,800+ LOT 170 25C 1892 PCGS MS67+ CAC Ex R.S.D. Collection. Hard to believe, this amazing out of this world GEM is a DUPLICATE from the #1 all-time MS Barber Set-the RSD Collection. Legend Numismatics is extremely proud of this set, and the fact it is 100% CAC. In addition, our sister company exclusively built it. Coins like this just do NOT exist. At first glance this coin reminds you of a Proof. Not only are the surfaces the ultimate in perfection, they are boldly semi-prooflike. You can use the strongest glass and there are NO impairments to be found. The flash of the mirrors combined with a strong luster really show off the world class colors. Phenomenal shades of pearl green/moderate forest green/gold/blue/reddish gold/violet swirl all over in such an incredible way that any world class artist will smile and sigh. Miss Liberty and every detail are frosted and are fully struck. EVERYTHING (including the eye appeal) about this SUPERB GEM is just beyond stunning! PCGS 32, NGC 23, CAC 24. PCGS has graded 6 in MS67+. The last one to sell in auction brought $8,225 in April 2014. Five years is a VERY long time! Keep in mind, this is the collection duplicate (he has an MS68). It is not a retread that has been around and around. If you love ultra-gorgeous toned coins, love MS Barbers, or are building one heck of a Type set, this coin is for you! PCGS# 5601 | ESTIMATE: $7,500+ 83
LOT 171 25C 1893-S PCGS MS66+ CAC Ex R.S.D. Collection. WOW! This is truly a SPECTACULAR GEM survivor. As a date, the 93-S is uncommon in all grades, but especially so in lofty Mint State grades. Not only is this coin high end in terms of technical quality, it is STUNNING in terms of eye appeal! A bold cartwheel luster rolls smoothly along the superb surfaces. The obverse is boldly toned in beautiful blueberry and tangerine shades, the patina really sparkles in the light. The reverse is mostly untoned with a touch of gold at the rim that really accents the flashy, semi-prooflike luster. Both sides have full, dynamic strikes with complete, crisp definition. PCGS 5, NGC 1, CAC 12. Just TWO coins have graded MS66+ at PCGS. Realizing $9,200 back in the 2010 FUN auction (as a plain MS66), this coin is heads above the other 66s that are out there. We marvel at this coin’s amazing eye appeal, and we think you will too! There are only two coins graded finer, both in 67. The last MS67 sold for $20,563 in October 2015. We know this coin will bring a very strong price. PCGS# 5606 | ESTIMATE: $7,500+ LOT 172 LOT 173 25C 1900 PCGS MS66+ CAC 25C 1909-D PCGS MS65 CAC A minty fresh SUPERB GEM. Well struck frosty white with faint This is a PQ, lovely GEM with a brilliant luster and original silver golden iridescence and great eye appeal. The surfaces are smooth surfaces. Virtually untoned, the devices are sharply struck and free and essentially mark-free even when examined with a strong glass. of any distracting marks of any kind. Under a strong glass we note We can understand the reasoning for the plus grade and CAC some interesting die cracks on the lower obverse. Not a rare date, approval, but can’t see why this coin is not in an MS67 holder. but this coin is very high end for the assigned grade and housed in an older green tag holder. PCGS 29, NGC 6, CAC 8, includes 17 PCGS MS66+. Only 4 coins graded MS67 and one 67+ finer. The current PGCS Price Guide PCGS 41, NGC 17, CAC. This was the most recent example sold in value is $2,200. This coin sold for $2,585 in our September 2018 auction, realizing a very strong $2,820 in the 2017 FUN auction. Regency Auction, but our client changed directions. Worthy of a Prior to that, one sold for $2,350. Both of these prices are well in premium bid and a place in a top registry set. excess of the current PCGS value of $925. Worthy of a very strong bid from the serious collector. PCGS# 5625 | ESTIMATE: $2,200+ PCGS# 5654 | ESTIMATE: $1,800+ 84
LOT 174 25C 1911-S PCGS MS67+ CAC Ex Eliasberg. A SPECTACULAR, SUPERB GEM example that is arguably the FINEST KNOWN 1911-S quarter that exists! Immaculate surfaces are the epitome of sheer perfection. Clearly this coin was lovingly cared for by whoever collected it before ending up in the Eliasberg Collection (likely John Clapp, who would have purchased it directly from the San Francisco Mint). The surfaces are free of any marks, indeed, there are no visible imperfections even using a powerful glass. Delicate, pearly iridescent patina graces both sides and is brought out by a bold, satiny luster that truly glows. The eye appeal is very high-end for sure! PCGS 9, NGC 6, CAC 7. There are only four in MS67+ with NONE FINER. This coin was NGC MS68, the sole finest graded at either service. When it sold in the April 1997 Eliasberg Sale, it realized $9,900--just showing you how high-end it is. EVERYTHING about this coin is AMAZING and it should see VERY fierce bidding from either Barber quarter, or SUPERB type collectors. It will be a real prize for anyone! Good luck! PCGS# 5661 | ESTIMATE: $10,000+ OUR ESTIMATES The estimates you see published in this catalog are based on HAMMER. Keep in mind that a coin could be either low or high end for the grade, have stunning color or be dull, all of which radically affect a coin’s value. Yes, there can be huge price differences within a grade, and we offer estimates as a guide so Collector’s can have a better idea of value. One thing we will never do is offer low ball estimates in order to claim stronger sales. These published estimates represent what Legend Rare Coin Auctions determines to be an approximate high wholesale value for the coin. The numbers are based upon current market values, similar trades, auction prices, published prices, and a consideration of the coin’s quality. There is no guarantee that the estimated prices are minimums or are exactly what you can expect to get if you attempt to resell them wholesale. We always advise you to view the coins you are interested in and calculate what you’ll pay using as much information as possible. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask us. We are here to help you! 85
LOT 175 25C 1913-S PCGS MS65 CAC The mintage of 40,000 quarters was the lowest in the entire Barber quarter series. News of the low mintage spread quickly and while VERY RARE, there are some Gem Mint State survivors. This GEM has a superior, glowing mint luster that beams all over on both sides, underlying the sparkling golden tone. Accents of icy blue and richer peach iridescent toning bursts from the fields and on the devices. Sharply struck and frosty devices are quite impressive and stand out. There are only a couple of minor ticks that can be found with the aid of a strong glass and none are distracting to the naked eye. The eye appeal is superlative in every way! PCGS 17, NGC 4, CAC 2. There has not been an example sold in five years, not since this GEM sold for $28,200 in the 2014 FUN auction. The current PCGS value is $32,500 and this coin is worthy of a strong bid indeed. There has not been a PCGS/CAC MS66 sold in over eight years, making this an excellent choice for a GEM set. Even the pickiest of collectors will love this coin! PCGS# 5666 | ESTIMATE: $26,000+ 86
LOT 176 25C 1892 PCGS PR64 Mostly white with areas of peripheral golden toning. Although not designated so on the holder, the coin has a cameo appearance with frosted devices floating on liquid mirror surfaces, boasting intense eye appeal! PCGS 89, NGC 90. The PCGS Price Guide lists the value at $850. This coin has terrific eye appeal; bid accordingly. PCGS# 5678 | ESTIMATE: $750+ LOT 177 25C 1892 PCGS PR67 DCAM CAC WOW! This coin is a stunner! SUPERB in every way, the eye appeal grips you from the moment you first take a casual glance; the longer you study this amazing Proof quarter, the harder it is to turn away The mirrored fields are clean and free of any distractions. Indeed the mirrors are bold, deep, clean, and offer exceptional clarity. They look like freshly polished chrome. The reliefs are fully struck and totally frosted and are snow white! The surfaces are flawless and PERFECT and untoned. The contrast is ULTRA DEEP CAMEO and the eye appeal is incredible! Clearly one of the finest that survives! PCGS 8, NGC 6, CAC 10. . Before this coin sold in our July 2018 Regency Auction, the most recent example sold for $7,050 in June 2013. Prior to that, one sold for $7,638 and two sold for over $8,000. There are only eight coins finer and we think this one will sell for a very strong price when the hammer falls because of its ULTRA DEEP CAMEO look. PCGS# 95678 | ESTIMATE: $7,000+ LOT 178 25C 1901 PCGS PR65 CAM CAC A stellar looking coin for the grade with a bold cameo contrast between the deep mirrored fields and highly frosted devices. Brilliant untoned silver with just a touch of iridescence that clings to the rim of both sides. Only 813 Proofs were struck. PCGS 7, NGC 8, CAC 3. This coin realized $1,763 in the March 2017 sale of the Blue Moon Collection. More recently a non-CAC NGC coin sold for $2,880 in February 2019. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $1,900. A great coin to add to a Proof Barber quarter collection. PCGS# 85687 | ESTIMATE: $1,500+ 87
LOT 179 LOT 180 25C 1901 PCGS PR66 CAM CAC 25C 1914 PCGS PR66+ CAM CAC A dramatic GEM Proof with such bold cameo contrast, at first glance What a screaming, nearly blinding SUPERB GEM this coin is! You you might confuse it for a DCAM. The eye appeal is VERY high end! really need sunglasses to view its ultra-deep (and we do mean ULTRA deep) and electric mirrors, which explode from all over. The mirrors Ravishing, deep and beaming mirrors have an icy blast of flash that are insanely clear, clean, and have dynamite reflectivity. Both sides is nearly blinding. The devices are well struck and frosted giving the are a full silvery white with intense contrast. There is a faint hint of design elements a nice white look that contrasts amazingly against gold on the obverse. Miss Liberty and the details are thickly frosted the black flashy mirrors in the fields. Totally untoned, this beauty and have full strikes. The eye appeal is mind boggling! looks as fresh and stunning as the day it was struck. ONLY 380 were ever minted. PCGS 9, NGC 11, CAC 13 (an Only 813 Proofs were struck. PCGS 24, NGC 8, CAC 9. The most obviously inflated number). There are only TWO PR66+ CAMs, recent example to sell in auction was a non-CAC NGC coin that and possibly 4 coins finer. The last one of these to sell in auction sold in a September 2018 auction for $2,280. Prior to that, we was this coin, and brought $5,581 in March 2013. Even regular sold a PCGS/CAC coin that was toned for $2,468 in our January PR66 CAMs have not appeared since 2012! If you are building a 2018 Regency Auction. The current Collectors Universe value is GEM Cameo set, here is one of the stoppers-in an awesome state. listed at $2,750 and this date is very RARE any finer. Bound for a Good luck! very special set of Proof Barber quarters. PCGS# 85700 | ESTIMATE: $5,250+ PCGS# 085687 | ESTIMATE: $2,200+ LOT 181 LOT 182 25C 1917 TYPE 1. PCGS MS67 FH CAC 25C 1953-S PCGS MS67 CAC This is a great looking SUPERB GEM Type 1 Standing Liberty To call the superb toning on this GEM amazing would be an quarter. From the chiseled strike, satiny mint luster, delicately understatement. It is also unfortunate that the toning schemes are not toned, clean surfaces, this coin has a lot to offer. the other way around; the reverse toning is very similar to that on the famed $129,500 Franklin half dollar we sold in September 2018. Soft, pastel periwinkle toning dominates the centers, while a frame of greenish-gold patina circles the reverse. A strong satiny luster blooms Deep crimson and ultra deep purple tones dominate while on both sides, bringing out the slight differences of the iridescent portions of Washington’s bust are brilliant silver with tinges of toning. The sharply struck devices show full definition on both sides. icy-emerald green that comes out at certain angles. The reverse, A couple of hidden ticks account for the assigned grade but do not likewise has similar hues, but evenly distributed across the detract from the outstanding eye appeal of this SUPERB beauty. surfaces with a more iridescent depth of color, allowing the bold luster to bring out the subtleties of the patina. PCGS 85, NGC 62, CAC 38. The most recent example to sell in auction realized $5,760 in the 2018 ANA auction; but there really PCGS 114, NGC 310, CAC 74. There are 31 MS67+s graded finer at is a huge range of values from $2,820 to $13,200! This lovely coin PCGS. Ignore the APRs and Price guides, you will be hard pressed should fall toward the midpoint of that range. This is a great coin to find another monster toned 53-S quarter. Clearly this beauty sat for any collector of Standing quarters or type coins. EXTREMELY undisturbed for 65 years in the original cardboard holder. RARE any finer, with just eight coins currently graded MS67+ FH as finest. PCGS# 5854 | ESTIMATE: $500+ PCGS# 5707 | ESTIMATE: $4,000+ 88
LOT 183 LOT 184 25C 1953-S PCGS MS67+ CAC 25C 1938 PCGS PR67+ CAC Not only is the SUPERB example among the FINEST graded for A splendid SUPERB GEM with an impressive look! Boldly the date at PCGS (none have graded higher), it is also a MONSTER reflective, watery mirrored fields beam through a totally original toner! Totally original and beautifully toned from storage in the touch of gold and iridescent toning from storage in the original same old mint set holder. As the other 53-S coins in this sale. mint cellophane. Brilliant luster beams through the rich orange, crimson, royal purple, and subtle emerald-teal green hues. The eye appeal is off PCGS 148, NGC 93, CAC 44. There are 29 coins graded PR67+ the charts bold! The surfaces are immaculate and pristine. with only a half dozen PR68s sitting at the apex of the Pop Report. The last three records are all from January and February 2018, in PCGS 145, NGC 313, CAC 74. Here is another coin that the the $2,468 to $2,880 range and the current PCGS value is $2,500. APRs and price guide values cannot capture the eye appeal. This Keep in mind that one of the PR68s, if one was to come on the coin will sell for a record price when the gavel finally falls on it. market, would cost somewhere in the $7,000-$9,000 range. We This is an opportunity of the utmost importance for the advanced think this GEM is a great relative value! Washington quarter set collector that should not be overlooked! PCGS# 5977 | ESTIMATE: $2,000+ PCGS# 5854 | ESTIMATE: $1,000+ LOT 185 50C 1794 PCGS VF35 CAC O-101. This is one of the highlights of the present sale, a perfect collector grade example of this first year of issue of the half dollar denomination. Rich dove gray shows soft accents of pewter and russet-tan on the reliefs. Smooth problem free circulation on both sides. Even under strong magnification, the surfaces are free of any serious marks, signs of cleaning, environmental damage or any other post minting flaws. The eye appeal is very high end for the grade, and we have seen XF40s that do not have the outstanding visual allure that this totally original “gem” VF has. PCGS 24, NGC 18, CAC 10. The last PCGS/CAC example sold back in November 2012 for $28,175. More recently an NGC/CAC coin sold for $24,675 in the 2017 ANA auction. Clearly the current Collectors Universe value of $22,500 does not take into account the high end quality of this one. PCGS# 6051 | ESTIMATE: $20,000+ 89
LOT 186 50C 1794 PCGS AU53 CAC O-101. Multiple WOW factors here! This coin is such a SUPERB GEM AU we believe it is God’s gift to all 1794 50C (except for Simpson’swhich is MS64).Of course PCGS grades these coins ridiculously too tight. We can assure you this monster of an AU is not one of those you have to question “is this an XF or an AU?” It absolutely is one of the BEST. AU’s we have ever seen or handled.For a 1794 50C, this piece has mind boggling surfaces. Not only are they incredibly clean, but they actually have a fair amount of ORIGINAL luster. We sold an MS61 that did not have anywhere near the “pop” this coin has. There are NO adjustment marks (that is huge). The luster brings out the best of the gorgeous and even totally ORIGINAL toning of deep pewter/gold/pale navy/pale purple colors. Miss Liberty and the details are exceptionally struck and show strong detail. There is NO rubbing on the high points and the wear is light and even. The eye appeal is tremendous! PCGS 2, NGC 8, CAC 1. This coin has NEVER been in auction. In fact it has been away with an incredibly picky Early Bust coin specialist collector. You will too! The Newman AU 55’s were all weak or cleaned and do not come close to this coin’s quality. We cannot stress enough what a wicked cool opportunity this is for any Early Bust Half Collector-or cool coin lover! PCGS# 6051 | ESTIMATE: $110,000+ 90
LOT 187 50C 1795 2 LEAVES. PCGS F12 O-109, a fairly available variety, rated R-4. Imagine the stories this coin could tell! Evenly worn with just some minor marks scattered about, none of which are individually distracting to the naked eye (we make note of a single scratch near star 9 that curves around the lower points). Lovely tan-gray color has accents of pale slate-blue and russet-tan. The reverse is rotated about 80* where the eagle’s head nearly points to 3:00. Very similar to the Overton Plate coin. PCGS 301, NGC 113. This coin has a record of $2,875 in July 2018; prior to that, this coin sold for $2,070 in October 2016. The current PCGS value is listed at $2,650. A popular “entry level” grade for collectors of more modest means; appropriate for a type or date set of half dollars. PCGS# 6052 | ESTIMATE: $1,600+ LOT 188 50C 1795 PCGS XF45 CAC So many superlatives could be used to hype the amazing quality and eye appeal of this “GEM” XF! However, its numismatic credentials more than speak for themselves! A condition census O-119. Exceptional quality for the date and grade with hints of luster that glow through pearly dove and gold iridescent toning on both sides. Sharply struck and nothing but light problem free wear. There are a few inconspicuous adjustment marks that blend into the hair details. The Overton-Parsley condition census is 55,40,30,25,25 for this R-4 die marriage. PCGS 50, NGC 36, CAC 13. The most recent PCGS/CAC example to sell in auction brought $12,000 in the 2018 FUN auction, and before that, the most recent to sell brought $11,500 in the 2012 ANA auction. This example is finer quality than those examples and should command a premium bid. What a great coin for any type or early half dollar set. The eye appeal is truly spectacular! PCGS# 6052 | ESTIMATE: $11,000+ 91
LOT 189 50C 1796 15 STARS. PCGS XF40 O-101, Rarity-5. What a wonderfully wholesome and original coin that has long been known to be one of the most difficult type coins to obtain in any grade. Only 3,918 pieces of the Draped Bust, Small Eagle two-year TYPE were struck in both 1796 and 1797, and survival rates were tiny. Research by numismatist Jon Amato has documented only 74 distinct examples of the 1796 15 Star variety and of that meager number approximately 30% are damaged with tooling, scratches, or cleaning that keeps them from being graded. That puts even more pressure on the few coins like this that offer attractive surfaces, color, and are trouble free. The strike is well balanced, and the wear is even and light on the highest points of the Robert Scot and John Eckstein design. Remarkably there are no adjustment marks or rim bumps on this coin. The fields are generally pleasing, with just a few tiny contact marks noted here and there, none of which are distracting and are perfectly acceptable for this circulated grade example. This coin would clearly make a welcome addition to any advanced collection. After the initial but modest production of half dollars in 1794, the Philadelphia Mint really cranked up the presses in 1795, striking nearly 300,000 coins of this denomination, all of the Flowing Hair design. Apparently demand was satisfied for the time being, as so few half dollars were then struck in 1796 and 1797, and all of these were the Draped Bust, Small Eagle style during these two years. Half dollar production then came to halt until resuming in 1801, and by that time the new Heraldic Eagle reverse style had been adopted. Needless to say, demand from date, variety, and type collectors alike keeps pressure high when one of these 1796 half dollars appears on the market, and bids can come from many possible suitors. PCGS 2, NGC 0. The most recent example that we sold in a similar mid range grade was a PCGS VF30 that we sold for $99,875 in December 2015. The presently offered XF coin is a wonderful survivor of this rarest silver type coin and bound for a great type or date set. PCGS# 6057 | ESTIMATE: $110,000+ 92
LOT 190 50C 1810 O-101. PCGS AU58 CAC This is a VERY HIGH-END 1810 half dollar! Iridescent toning deepens to the rims, the color brought out by a vibrant and strong original mint luster. Very crisply struck devices are not what is usually encountered for this variety. Struck from a later state of the dies with multiple obverse die cracks. Only the slightest touch of friction on the highest points. PCGS 101, NGC 54, CAC 26. Most PCGS-graded coins have sold in the $2,233 to $3,630. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $2,850. A great coin for any collector-- the eye appeal is awesome! PCGS# 6095 | ESTIMATE: $2,500+ LOT 191 50C 1811 O-107. SMALL 8. PCGS MS64+ CAC A condition census (likely second finest known) O-107, which is a scarce R-4 variety. Awe inspiring luster shines in a light and brings full definition to the very pretty original toning. Sharply struck, which is surprising considering the late states of both dies, especially the reverse which, by the time this coin fell from the press, was seriously shattered. The diagnostic crack that encircles the legend from C in the denomination around to the rim above M in AMERICA is thick. An additional crack bisects the reverse from the rim above E in AMERICA, which weaves across the wing, through the shield, to the first pair of olive leaves. That crack splinters off and goes into the field between the eagle and the scroll. Other minor cracks can be seen coming out of the rim and ending in a letter or some other design element. The eye appeal is SUPERB and this coin really is a GEM. PCGS 39, NGC 7, CAC 15. Only 6 examples are graded MS64+ at PCGS. This is the most recent PCGS MS64+ CAC to sell, realizing $10,869 in our May 2017 New Orleans Regency Auction. Prior to that, one brought $14,100 in February 2017 and another sold for $18,800 in 2014. This GEM has exceptional eye appeal and with its status as a very scarce Overton variety, it should see strong bidding when it crosses the block. PCGS# 6097 | ESTIMATE: $11,500+ LOT 192 50C 1813 O-110. PCGS MS62 CAC Ex Eliasberg, as noted on the insert. A condition census (or nearly so) level CHOICE example of this popular early Bust half dollar date. Struck from heavily clashed dies as typically seen, both sides have a classic “Eliasberg” look with light golden-champagne-tan patina with tinges of richer russet in the legends A wonderfully struck example with full detail and really strong eye appeal. The 2005 Overton Census is 60,60,60,60,55 and the Tompkins census is 64,64,64,63,63. Ex. Harlan P. Smith Collection (Chapman’s May 1906); J.M. Clapp; John H. Clapp; Clapp Estate sold en bloc to Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr by Stack’s in 1942; The Eliasberg Collection, Part 2, Bowers & Merena/Stack’s April 1997, lot 1727; ANA Auction, Stack’s Bowers, August 2012, lot 9038 (as NGC MS63). PCGS 36, NGC 23, CAC 3. We sold the non-CAC Chuck Link O-103 in our March 2017 Premier Session for $4,400. The presently offered coin brought $4,112 in the above mentioned ANA auction as NGC MS63. As a PCGS MS62 CAC, this coin will bring a fierce competition from the Bust half specialist, especially with such great quality and provenance! PCGS# 6103 | ESTIMATE: $3,500+ 93
LOT 193 50C 1815/2 PCGS AU58 CAC O-101--the only dies utilized to strike the 47,150 half dollars with the 1815 date. The KEY date to the ever popular Capped Bust half dollar series and all are overdates; the 2 is clearly seen under the 5 to the naked eye. The presently offered AU58 is a true prize for the specialist collector. Rich patina blankets the semi-satiny surfaces. The details are boldly defined, and well struck throughout, except on some stars. The entire mintage of 47,150 was struck using a single pair of dies and was delivered early in 1816. Hours after, one of the buildings that housed the planchet rolling equipment burned down, preventing gold and silver coins from being produced again until 1817 (when only half dollars were struck for depositors). Because of the low mintage, the date is constantly in demand from collectors. PCGS 21, NGC 25, CAC 5. While definitely not the same coin, there was a similar AU58 that sold in the 2014 FUN auction for $30,550. This coin sold for $22,325 in our December 2017 Regency Auction and the current PCGS Price Guide value is $27,500. While there are rarer varieties, this is a date that will always entice fierce competition especially in this fine a grade. VERY RARE in Mint State! PCGS# 6108 | ESTIMATE: $18,000+ 94
LOT 194 50C 1817/3 OVERTON-101A. PCGS MS63+ Ex Link, as noted on the holder. One of the FINEST KNOWN examples of this very popular overdate. Clearly in the Condition Census, this 63+ is very CHOICE for the variety. The quality and eye appeal are truly dramatic! Indeed, the only “flaw” are a pair of mint made slag marks on the reverse which are part of the planchet production process (this is where some impurities in the silver came out to the surface as the silver ingot was being drawn to prepare the planchets). Both sides offer a deep blue and orange-amber toning that captivates the viewer’s attention. Sharply struck, the devices are crisply impressed by the screw press. The 7 over 3 in the date is visible even at arm’s length. A bold satin luster brings the beautiful toning to life with a vivid brilliance. The dies were sharply clashed before this one was struck. Try as we might, we cannot find a prior pedigree to this high grade, beautiful CHOICE Mint State 1817/3. It does not match the Queller or Vermeulle coins which were both described as Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated, but were uncertified when they sold in 2002 and 2001 respectively. PCGS 3, NGC 0. None of the three MS63+s have ever sold in auction. In September 2016, we sold a PCGS MS63 for $27,025 in Regency Auction XVIII. In July 2013, a PCGS/CAC MS64 sold for $61,688. This high grade example will see considerable bidding when it crosses the auction block. The dramatic boldness of the overdate and strong eye appeal will entice a very strong hammer price when the auctioneer calls the last bid! Good luck. PCGS# 6111 | ESTIMATE: $22,000+ 95
LOT 195 50C 1819/8 LARGE 9. OVERTON-104 PCGS MS65 Ex Link, as noted on the PCGS insert. A beautiful and original GEM that is among the very finest of the variety known, the 5th Edition Overton Census is 66,65,65,64,64, and ranks just behind the PCGS MS66 Pogue and NGC MS66 Overton examples. A strong, satiny mint frost provides an ember-like glow that lies beneath a pearly-silver, lilac-gray, and olive-tan patina that deepens to a rich gold at the peripheries. A swirling cartwheel luster emboldens the essentially pristine surface quality. A strong glass reveals zero imperfections either in the fields or on the well struck devices. The details are generally crisp in definition, with just some weakness, as usually seen, in a few of the stars and eagle’s feathers. We are not entirely sure why this coin did not CAC, it is very pleasing and original. The eye appeal is wonderful, as should be expected for a GEM. PCGS 5, NGC 0. Prior to selling in our sale of the Konstantine Collection, there had not been an example sold in auction since the 2012 ANA auction--may as well be a lifetime! The current Collectors Universe value is $32,500 and keep in mind that the Newman NGC MS65+ CAC sold for nearly $50,000 in November 2013. PCGS has graded only four coins finer, the finest being the aforementioned Pogue coin. This beauty would make a superb addition to any world class cabinet of Capped Bust half dollars, or high-end type set. PCGS# 6119 | ESTIMATE: $30,000+ 96
LOT 196 LOT 197 50C 1820 LG. DATE, SQ. BASE NO KNB PCGS AU58 CAC 50C 1823 PATCHED 3. PCGS MS62 O-108. Ex Eliasberg. Described as lot 1774 in April 1997 as: O-101a. The later die state of the O-101 variety that started out “MS60. Generally sharp with minor weakness on the upper as the Broken 3 (see previous lot). A delightful collector oriented hair curls and the eagle’s claws. Lustrous golden brown with example that has a wonderful band of rainbow toning that clings highlights of reddish orange and pale blue. Some light nicks are to the extreme periphery on both sides. The brilliant silver centers seen especially under the eagle’s beak, and are accounted for by shimmer and glow with a strong luster. The light lines seen under the grade designation. Attractive overall, and especially desirable a glass account for the assigned grade, but the naked eye appeal is as a scarce date. Perfect dies.” In Legend’s sale’s room copy of certainly that of a higher grade. the catalog, it was graded MS62. Today, nearly 22 years later, we believe PCGS was a touch conservative. We note only the slightest PCGS 10, NGC 1. Only two PCGS MS62s have ever sold in trace of cabinet friction, we do not see any distinctive wear from auction, the first was the Prouty coin, sold in April 2010 for $4,600 commerce. The details are sharp, and the eye appeal is exceptional. and the other was sold in the 2013 FUN auction, realizing just a hair shy of $5,000. The current Collectors Universe value is listed PCGS 20, NGC 3, CAC 8. The most recent O-108 to sell in at $7,000 and this variety is RARE in Choice or Gem Mint State auction was NGC AU58 CAC the A.J. Vanderbilt coin, sold for grades. As a popular Red Book variety, good luck finding a better $3,600. This coin is sharper and has the added cache of being ex example for your set, they rarely appear in auction, and when they Eliasberg. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $3,500 do, they are bought by collectors, and put away for a long time. and this one is truly PQ for the assigned grade and should bring in excess of that amount. PCGS# 6133 | ESTIMATE: $5,000+ PCGS# 6123 | ESTIMATE: $3,500+ LOT 198 LOT 199 50C 1824 O-116. PCGS MS63 CAC 50C 1826 O-115. PCGS MS64 Ex Col. E.H.R. Green and Eric P. Newman Collections as noted on Ex Link Collection, as noted on the insert. A lovely coin that is tied the insert. A beautifully toned example with shades of rich amber for FINEST of this Low Rarity-5 die variety. We believe this is NOT gold, and pleasing blue with brilliant silver luster gleaming on the Prouty-DeOlden coin that sold in Sheridan Downey’s Mail Bid both sides. When offered in the Newman sale, it was encapsulated 32. Sharply struck with full definition on both sides, the obverse in an NGC MS63* holder, the NGC “*” is for the excellent eye presents with a somewhat Prooflike luster in the fields. Richly toned appeal. Sharply struck and very choice for the MS63 grade, the with deep pewter and hints of amber-gold and slate-blue that come eye appeal is exceptional. Just under the Condition Census for the to life as the surfaces are rotated in a light. The reverse is frosty, with R-3 variety, this lovely coin offers a lot for a type or date collector. a soft underlying satin luster that is likewise richly toned. PCGS 46, NGC 41, CAC 6. In the original Eric Newman sale, PCGS 112, NGC 106. The most recent example of this rare die November 2013, this coin brought $6,463 - which is a very strong marriage was the Prouty/Meyer coin that sold for $5,581 in August price, more than some of the recently sold PCGS MS64+ CAC 2012.The Prouty/DeOlden coin brought $6,063 in June 2006, as coins have sold for! This coin stands on its own merits and will a PCGS MS63. This is an important opportunity for the advanced bring a very strong price when it sells again! Bust Half dollar collector, the next finest sold in auction were MS60 details coins that were cleaned. For the Bust Half Nut, this is PCGS# 6137 | ESTIMATE: $3,500+ indeed an important opportunity to buy a truly RARE die marriage, and will delight the next owner. PCGS# 6143 | ESTIMATE: $4,000+ 97
LOT 200 50C 1830 SMALL 0. O-103. PCGS MS65 This richly toned GEM has such a great pedigree: Col. E.H.R. Green; Eric P. Newman; and Chuck Link. WOW! For the collector of early halves, this pedigree is among the most desirable. Totally original and a visually appealing GEM. Rich heather and gunmetal centers yield to a narrow band of cobalt-blue at the peripheral devices and accents of clear gold are brought out by the lovely satin luster. Sharply struck from an early state of the dies, this impressive GEM has a great look, sure to please any picky collector. PCGS 23, NGC 23. As an NGC coin in the Newman sale, this coin realized $9,400. What a wonderful coin for the advanced collector. There are 12 coins graded finer for all varieties combined, and this GEM’s great look is certainly enticing for any type collector or advanced Bust Half Nut. PCGS# 6156 | ESTIMATE: $7,500+ LOT 201 50C 1830 SMALL 0. O-106. PCGS MS65+ CAC Ex Link. Clearly in the Condition Census for the variety, and the FINEST O-106 ever sold in auction. While the Overton Census lists a 67 and a 66 finer, neither has ever appeared in auction and may or may not exist. What is clear is this GEM is the finest you are likely to bid on. Boldly frosted luster glows in the fields and around the devices. Sharply struck and richly toned. Soft pewter and pearly hues that show accents of lilac, gold, and olive-tan. The eye appeal is very high end, especially for an 1830! PCGS 28, NGC 23, CAC 11. There are five listed on the PCGS Population Report in 65+. Prior to this one selling, the most recent example to sell was in our December 2017 Regency Auction for $16,450. Prior to that, the Earle-Eliasberg-Gardner O-101 sold in May 2015 for $17,625. With only seven coins graded finer for the Small 0 Red Book variety, we know this GEM will bring a lot of attention from type, date, and variety collectors. Good luck! PCGS# 6156 | ESTIMATE: $13,000+ 98
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