2002 November Santa Clara Signature Sale - Session 1

1662 2PENCE Oak Tree Twopence AU55 PCGS. Small Date. Noe-31, R.6. 10.8 grs. The reverse die break (as struck) is fully formed: it begins above the 2 i

1652 SHILNG Pine Tree Shilling, Large Planchet XF45 PCGS. Noe-1. 69.1 grains. Just slightly lighter in weight than the ANS specimen at 71.3 grains. Th

1652 SHILNG Pine Tree Shilling, Small Planchet VF35 PCGS. Noe-16, R.2. 69.4 grs. A very late die state, there is a sizeable break (as struck) on the o

1652 SHILNG Pine Tree Shilling, Small Planchet XF40 PCGS. Noe-30, R.3. 70.4 grains. Sydney P. Noe states that the dies for Noe-30 were larger than the

(1688) TOKEN American Plantations Token, Restrike AU50 PCGS. Breen-78. Formerly offered as lot 2 in our 2002 New York Bullet Sale, where it was descri

1723 1/2P Hibernia Halfpenny VF25 Corroded Uncertified, Breen-154, a bold example but dark with a rough surface, listed on page 24 of the 2003 Guide B

1723 1/2P Hibernia Halfpenny VF30 Uncertified, Breen-157, pleasing and problem-free, formerly in a PCGS holder as VF30, the insert comes with the lot,

1723/2 1/2P Hibernia Halfpenny XF45 PCGS. Breen-153. The medium brown surfaces are smooth and pleasing. A faint pinscratch behind the seated figure is

1773 1/2P Virginia Halfpenny, Period MS60 Brown, Whizzed Uncertified. Breen-180. Two-tone chocolate and mahogany-brown patina. The obverse has a pair

1773 1/2P Virginia Halfpenny, Period MS63 Brown PCGS. Sharply defined, the even brown patina that covers each side is only interrupted by a darker spl

1773 1/2P Virginia Halfpenny, No Period AU58 Lightly Cleaned Uncertified. Breen-180, Stop after S. Seven harp strings. Although Breen-180 has a slight

1773 1/2P Virginia Halfpenny, No Period MS64 Brown PCGS. Breen-181. Seven Harp Strings. Glimmers of the original gold color radiate from the hair and

1760 1/2P Hibernia-Voce Populi Halfpenny MS64 Brown PCGS. Breen-221. Breen calls this variety the "Imperial Head," and he suggests that th...

1788 1C Massachusetts Cent VF30 PCGS. Ryder 2-B. Purple-brown devices, with a lighter medium-brown patina in the fields. Slight verdigris outlines the

1787 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Left Fine 12 Scratches, Roughness Uncertified, M. 13-D, R.2, dark, porous, and pinscratched, listed on pag

1787 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Draped Bust Left VF25 PCGS. M. 32.3-X.4, R.2. A well centered chocolate-brown specimen that has a full date. Each side

1787 COPPER Nova Eborac Copper, Seated Right AU55 PCGS. Breen-987. Both sides are chocolate-brown in sheen with attractive, evenly distributed toning.

1787 COPPER New Jersey Copper, Outlined Shield AU55 PCGS. Maris 48-g, R.1. Chocolate-brown patina. Well struck except for the left side legends on the

1787 COPPER New Jersey Copper, Large Planchet, Plain Shield VF25 PCGS. Maris 63-q. A tan-brown example that has a lightly porous surface and a few ver

1788 COPPER New Jersey Copper, Head Right VF35 PCGS. Maris 67-v, R.1. Boldly detailed for the grade, with generally smooth reddish-brown surfaces. A f

1787 COPPER Vermont Copper, BRITANNIA XF45 Corroded Scratched Uncertified. RR-13, Bressett 17-V, R.1. The obverse has bold details, while the weak leg

1788 COPPER Vermont Copper, Bust Right Fine 15 Brown Uncertified. RR-19, B. 13-L, R.5. A pleasing golden-brown example that has mild verdigris but a g

1788 COPPER Vermont Copper, Bust Right AU50 PCGS. RR-27, Bressett 18-W, R.1. An earlier die state, the obverse break from the mail to the star after A

(1785) COPPER Bar Copper XF40 Corroded Uncertified. Breen-1145. Medium saddle-brown in patina, with moderate corrosion across the majority of the obve

1789 TOKEN Mott Token, Thick Planchet, Plain Edge AU58 PCGS. Breen-1020. Rich chocolate-brown patina. The die break (as made) near the northwest corne

1789 TOKEN Mott Token, Thick Planchet, Plain Edge MS61 Brown PCGS. Breen-1020. An attractive representative of the type, both sides exhibit typical st

1783 1C Washington & Independence Cent, Large Military Bust MS62 Brown PCGS. Baker-4, R.1. Rich chocolate-brown patina, with smooth surfaces and...

1783 1C Washington & Independence Cent, Small Military Bust, Plain Edge VF30 PCGS. Baker-4A. Medium brown patina, with an occasionally porous su...

1783 1C Washington & Independence Cent, Draped Bust, No Button MS63 Brown Uncertified. Baker-2, R.1. Struck circa 1820, this Washington piece ha...

1783 1C Washington & Independence Cent, Draped Bust, Button Fine 12 Damaged Uncertified, Baker-5, even mahogany patina, a slightly bent example ...

1783 1C Washington Unity States Cent XF45 PCGS. Baker-1, R.1. Rich reddish-brown surfaces with much lighter, tan colored accents over the figure of Wa

1783 1C Washington Unity States Cent XF45 PCGS. Baker-1. Glossy purple-brown surfaces, with a hint of verdigris in protected areas. The portrait and w

Undated 1C Washington Double Head Cent XF45 PCGS. Baker-6, R.1. The even brown surfaces are just slightly darker in front of the neck and from 9 to 11

1791 1C Washington Large Eagle Cent VF30 PCGS. Baker-15. Deep mahogany patina. The surfaces are occasionally rough with a few planchet striations, as

1791 1C Washington Small Eagle Cent VF30 Corroded Uncertified. Baker-16, R.3. Dark purple patina, with a few trivial rim dings and a couple of faint o

Undated PENNY Washington Liberty & Security Penny AU50 PCGS. Baker-1, R.2. Struck in 1795, this orange-brown representative is light worn across...

1787 1C Fugio Cent, STATES UNITED, Cinquefoils MS63 Brown PCGS. Newman 13-X. This variety was well represented in the Bank of New York hoard and, as s

1787 1C Fugio Cent, STATES UNITED, Eight-Pointed Stars--Corroded--ANACS. Fine Details, Net VG8. Newman 15-Y. Chocolate-brown in color with a few small

1794 1/2 C--Corroded--ANACS. VG Details, Net AG3. B-9, C-9, R.2. There is considerable wear on both sides with some design elements virtually lost to

1794 1/2 C VF30 PCGS. B-6b, C-4, R.3. We are certain that this attribution is correct in that this coin was struck from the marriage of Breen's ...

1804 1/2 C Plain 4, No Stems Half Cent VF25 ANACS, B-10, C-13, R.1, sharply detailed with deep mahogany surfaces, a few contact marks, and a planchet

1804 1/2 C Plain 4, No Stems Half Cent XF40 ANACS, B-10, C-13, R.1, a medium brown example that is faintly porous but with pleasing detail; 1831 Large

1804 1/2 C Plain 4, No Stems MS62 Brown PCGS. B-10, C-13, R.1. Rich sea-green and gold patina. Boldly struck on the legends and devices, although the

1804 1/2 C Crosslet 4, No Stems MS61 Brown NGC. B-11, C-12, R.2. The only variety that combines a crosslet 4 in the date with a stemless wreath. A nic

1807 1/2 C--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. B-1, C-1, Low R.2. The only known dies. The olive-brown color is unnaturally light, although the coi

1809 1/2 C Half Cent--Damaged, Corroded--ANACS, AU Details, Net Fine 12, C-3, there is a distraction at the upper obverse rim, and the reverse reveals

1809 1/2 C MS62 Brown PCGS. B-4, C-3, High R.1. Saddle-brown and sea-green in color, with scattered speckles of deeper patina. A boldly struck example

1828 1/2 C 13 Stars MS65 Red and Brown NGC. The original orange-red luster is most vibrant in the protected areas around the devices with medium brown

1832 1/2 C Half Cent--Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details, Net XF40, B-3, C-3, R.1, the S in CENTS is repunched, unnatural copper-gold color, faintly porous; 1

1832 1/2 C MS64 Brown PCGS. Sharply struck throughout with rich chocolate-brown surfaces and just a hint of original red remaining around the obverse