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

1833 1/2 C MS64 Brown NGC. B-1, C-1, R-1. Iridescent steel-blue, violet, and aqua patina. A well struck Half Cent with extensive luster and clean surf

1849 1/2 C MS65 Brown NGC. B-4, C-1, R.2. A well struck reddish-brown Gem with smooth and glossy surfaces. Breen states that the Large Date logotype f

1850 1/2 C MS63 Brown NGC. B-1, C-1, R.2. The only known dies. Sharply struck aside from the date and the upper stars. Medium tan-brown patina, with a

1851 1/2 C MS64 Brown NGC. Medium brown patina covers most of each side with just the slightest trace of original red remaining around the devices. We

1853 1/2 C MS66 Brown NGC. B-1, C-1, R.1. A lovely, high grade example of this popular issue. Sharply defined both in the centers and at the margins,

1853 1/2 C MS66 Brown NGC. B-1, C-1, R.1. Dark chocolate-brown in patina. A needle-sharp Gem with gorgeously preserved surfaces. There is a short lint

1854 1/2 C MS62 Brown NGC. B-1, C-1, R.1. A well struck example with bold denticles and stars as well as a sharp LIBERTY and rich hair details. The gl

1854 1/2 C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. B-1, C-1, R-1. Deep olive-brown in color, with ample glimmers of gold luster throughout the stars and legends. The

1855 1/2 C MS64 Brown PCGS. B-1, C-1, R-1. The light brown surfaces have hints of steel-blue and original crimson iridescence. About half of the denti

1855 1/2 C MS66 Brown NGC. B-1, C-1, R-1. The only dies. Rich tan-brown in patina, with hints of faded original orange color at the borders. The surfa

1855 1/2 C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. B-1. Both sides of this frosty textured example possess dominant cherry-red luster. Some mottled patination in medi

1855 1/2 C MS66 Red and Brown ANACS. B-1, C-1, R-1. The strike is not full on most of the denticles, but the devices are nicely struck. Much crimson l

1857 1/2 C MS64 Red NGC. C-1. The U.S. Half Cent passed into history by act of Congress in February 1857. By that time, copper prices had risen to the

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1857 1/2 C PR64 Brown PCGS. B-2, R.4. This variety was produced using what Breen refers to as "Reverse C of 1856," and it is most easily i...

1793 1C Wreath Cent--Vine and Bars--Corroded, Tooled--ANACS. Fine Details, Net VG8. S-6, R.3. The left obverse field appears to be smoothed, and the u

1794 1C Head of 1794 Good 4 ANACS. S-69, R.3. The otherwise charcoal-brown toning lightens to tan-brown shades over several of the raised features. Th

1794 1C Head of 1794--Damaged--ANACS. VG Details, Net Good 4. S-69, R.3. Unevenly worn with much heavier wear on the reverse, an oval-shaped dig in th

1794 1C Head of 1794 Good 4 ANACS. S-65, R.1. A low grade example of this "Shielded Hair" variety. Heavily worn into the denticles except ...

1794 1C Head of 1794--Damaged, Corroded--ANACS. VG Details, Net Good 4. S-61, R.4. A difficult variety that is best known for a detached hair lock (as

1794 1C Head of 1794--Corroded--ANACS. VG Details, Net Good 6. S-69, R.3. There is appreciably more definition on the obverse of this more affordable

1794 1C Head of 1794--Corroded--ANACS. Fine Details, Net VG8. S-65, R.1. A dark purple-brown Cent that has a rough surface and a reverse rim ding near

1794 1C Head of 1794 VG8 ANACS. S-21, R.3. A dark purple-brown Cent that has a lighter patina on the devices. Pleasing details are visible with the na

1794 1C Head of 1794 VG8 ANACS. S-43, High R.2. The dies are rotated about 30 degrees clockwise from coin turn. A dark brown Cent with a few scattered

1794 1C Head of 1794--Corroded--ANACS. Fine Details, Net VG8. S-71, R.2. The L in LIBERTY is very close to the cap, while a triple leaf is below the D

1794 1C Head of 1794 VG10 ANACS. S-56, R.3. The famous 'office boy' reverse, which has awkwardly engraved letters. The N in ONE, for example...

1794 1C Head of 1794 VG10 ANACS. S-30, R.1. The base of Liberty's cap has a dig, with a smaller abrasion near the left field die scratch (as str...

1794 1C Head of 1794 VG10 ANACS. S-59, Low R.3. A diagonal die crack (as struck) through the fraction attributes the variety. Rich mahogany-brown fiel

1794 1C Head of 1794--Corroded--ANACS. VF Details, Net Fine 12. S-22, R.1. An early die state of this variety, as this Cent lacks the so-called '...

1794 1C Head of 1794--Corroded--ANACS. VF Details, Net Fine 12. S-42, Low R.4. A medium brown Cent that has a rough obverse surface, while the reverse

1794 1C Head of 1794--Corroded, Scratched--ANACS. VF Details, Net Fine 12. S-54, R.3. A faint X is scratched into the left obverse field. Liberty...

1794 1C Head of 1794--Corroded--ANACS. VF Details, Net Fine 12. S-49, R.2. A purple-brown Cent with moderately porous surfaces. A tiny obverse rim din

1794 1C Head of 1794--Burnished--ANACS. VF Details, Net Fine 12. S-72, R.2. This variety can be readily attributed by die cracks (as struck) through t

1794 1C Head of 1794--Corroded, Scratched--ANACS. VF Details, Net Fine 12. S-22, R.1. A sunken die above ONE gives this variety its 'Mounds reve...

1794 1C Head of 1794--Corroded, Scratched--ANACS. XF Details, Net Fine 15. S-49, R.2. A bold die crack through the upright of the E in LIBERTY attribu

1794 1C Head of 1794--Corroded--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF20. S-22, R.1. Dark brown in color with pleasing details on the hair tresses, but the surface

1794 1C Head of 1794 XF45 Corroded Uncertified. S-22, R.1. A dark chocolate-brown Cent with a smooth obverse and a faintly porous reverse. Richly deta

1795 1C Lettered Edge Cent--Corroded, Repaired, Whizzed--ANACS, VG Details, Net VG8, S-74, High R.3, pitted with unnatural orange color, a rim ding at

1795 1C Plain Edge Good 6 ANACS. S-78, R.1. Unevenly worn with much of the reverse worn into the rims. Pleasing color. Important notice: We expect to

1795 1C Plain Edge--Clipped, Corroded--ANACS, Fine Details, Net VG8, S-78, R.1, clipped at 2 o'clock, the surfaces are unnaturally bright indica...

1795 1C Plain Edge--Corroded--ANACS. VF Details, Net Fine 12. S-76b, R.1. The fields are darkly toned, while the portrait has a steel-blue patina. The

1795 1C Plain Edge--Corroded--ANACS. XF Details, Net VF30. S-78, R.1. The 5 in the date is free of the bust, while the reverse berries are arranged fo

1796 1C Liberty Cap--Corroded--ANACS. VG Details, Net Good 4. S-88, R.4. The L in LIBERTY touches the cap, while the numerator is centered below the r

1796 1C Liberty Cap--Corroded--ANACS. Fine Details, Net VG8. S-81, R.3. This is not a bad looking coin despite an overall rough texture and scattered

1796 1C Reverse of 1796--Damaged--ANACS. XF Details, Net Fine 12. S-109, High R.3. Die lumps below the E in UNITED isolate this scarce variety. Sharpl

1796 1C Reverse of 1794--Corroded, Whizzed--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. S-110, R.3. A late die state, the obverse cud (as struck) over the TY in LIBE

1796 1C LIHERTY--Corroded, Scratched--ANACS. VF Details, Net Fine 15. S-104, High R.3. The B was originally entered upside down, and then corrected. T

1797 1C Reverse of 1796, Plain Edge VG8 ANACS. S-120a, R.3. Deep mahogany fields with lavender patina on the devices. The obverse has a hint of pittin

1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems--Corroded--ANACS, VG Details, Net Good 4, S-128, Low R.3, moderately porous, UNITED is weak; 1798--Corroded--ANACS, VF

1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems--Damaged, Corroded--ANACS. Fine Details, Net Good 4. S-141, High R.4. The fields are dark and somewhat rough, while the