2003 May St. Louis, MO (CSNS) Signature Sale - Session 1

1652 3PENCE Oak Tree Threepence Fine 12 Scratched, Corroded Uncertified. Noe-28, Crosby 6-C, R.4. 15.4 grams. A slate-gray example that has a full dat

1652 SHILNG Pine Tree Shilling, Large Planchet VF30 PCGS. Noe-9, R.6. 69.4 grains. By the time examples of Noe-9 were produced, the obverse die had be

1652 SHILNG Pine Tree Shilling, Large Planchet AU53 PCGS. 70.5 grains. Noe-5, R.4. This variety is most easily attributed by the die break on the reve

1652 SHILNG Pine Tree Shilling, Small Planchet VF20 PCGS. 66.4 grains. Noe-29, R.3. An easily attributable variety as the lowest branches on both side

1652 SHILNG Pine Tree Shilling, Small Planchet XF40 PCGS. Noe-29, R.3. 69.4 grains. A more common variety, and, thus, an excellent choice to represent

(1670-75) FARTH St. Patrick Farthing VF30 PCGS. Breen-208, no sea beasts below the king. The centers have a few trivial planchet flaws, as made, but t

1723 1/2P Rosa Americana Halfpenny, Uncrowned VF30 Old Plating Uncertified. Nelson-13, Breen-138, "Very rare." 4.54 grams. Gilt with a bri...

1723 PENNY Rosa Americana Penny VF20 Scratches Uncertified. Breen-121. The centers of both sides have deep pinscratches. Darker tan-brown patina, with

1766 1/2P Pitt Halfpenny, Silvered VF20 PCGS. Breen-251. The ship has moderate verdigris, and a few letters in FRIENDS OF LIBERTY are well worn as the

1773 1/2P Virginia Halfpenny, No Period VF20 Corroded Uncertified. Breen-181. A darkly toned and moderately granular piece that has rich definition fo

1787 1/2 C Massachusetts Half Cent VF20 PCGS. Ryder 1-D. A rare variety than is encountered far less often than Ryder 4-C. HALF CENT is nearly complet

1787 1C Massachusetts Cent, Arrows in Left Talon Good 6 PCGS, Ryder 2b-A, the "Horned Eagle" variety, purple-brown in color with even wear...

1787 1C Massachusetts Cent, Arrows in Left Talon XF40 Uncertified. Ryder 4-D. A mahogany-brown representative with richly detailed devices and only a

1788 1/2 C Massachusetts Half Cent XF45 PCGS. Ryder 1-B. This boldly detailed mahogany-brown example has the sharpness of a finer grade, but the field

1785 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Bust Right Fine 12 Corroded Uncertified, M. 3.4-F.2, R.2. The obverse border has a small amount of olive verdigris, wh

1786 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Hercules Head VF25 PCGS. M. 5.3-N, R.2. Medium purple-brown patina. Struck about 5% off center near 6 o'clock. T...

1787 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Hercules Head Fine 12, Scratched, Corroded, Uncertified. M. 7-I, R.6. While the 1786 Hercules Head variety (M. 5.3) is

1788 COPPER Connecticut Copper, Mailed Bust Left Fine 12 Scratched Uncertified. M. 11-G, R.2. A nicely detailed example with medium brown surfaces and

1787 COPPER New Jersey Copper, Outlined Shield Good 6 Corroded Uncertified. Maris 48-g, R.1. A reddish-brown example with lightly porous surfaces. The

1787 COPPER New Jersey Copper, Outlined Shield XF40 Incomplete Punch Uncertified. Maris 32-T, R.1. A boldly detailed example that has attractive choco

1787 COPPER New Jersey Copper, Small Planchet VG8 Corroded Uncertified. Maris 46-e, R.1. The moderately granular olive-brown surfaces have a few faint

1788 COPPER Vermont Copper, Bust Right XF40 Corroded Uncertified. RR-16, Bressett 15-S, R.1. The light purple-brown surfaces are moderately porous. Th

1783 1C Washington Unity States Cent Fine 15 Cleaned, Scratched Uncertified, Baker-1, R.1, a pair of short pinscratches converge on the nose, the reve

1783 1C Washington Unity States Cent XF40 PCGS. Baker-1, R.1. A chocolate-brown Washington piece that has unabraded surfaces. The reverse has widely s

1791 1C Washington Small Eagle Cent AU58 PCGS. Baker-16, R.3. A well struck and well centered mahogany-brown example. The surfaces are very faintly gr

1783 COPPER Nova Constellatio Copper, Pointed Rays, Small US Fine 12 Corroded Uncertified. Crosby 2-B. A purple-brown representative with moderately r

1787 1C Fugio Cent, Club Rays, Rounded Ends--Corroded--ANACS. VF Details, Net Fine 12. Newman 3-D, High R.4. There is plenty of bold definition remain

1793 1/2 C--Corroded--ANACS. Fine Details, Net Good 4. B-3, C-3, R.3. The legends and devices have pleasing definition, but the dark purple-brown surf

1793 1/2 C--Clip, Corroded, Damaged--ANACS. VF Details, Net Good 6. B-2, C-2, R.3. The obverse has a small rim clip (as made) at 11 o'clock. A p...

1793 1/2 C XF40 PCGS. B-4, C-4, R.3. Manley Die State 2.0, with a die defect (as made) above the 7 in the date. The medium reddish-brown and lilac pat

1793 1/2 C AU50 PCGS. B-3, C-3, R.3. This variety is most easily attributable by the fraction that is crowded between the ribbons on the reverse, the

1794 1/2 C--Damaged--PCGS. Fine Details, Net VG8. B-9, C-9, R.2. Manley Die State 1.0, "Rare." No die crack through the cap. Medium tan pa...

1794 1/2 C VF35 ANACS. B-9, C-9, R.2. Deep, even brown patina covers each side of this moderately worn Half Cent. There are several small planchet voi

1797 1/2 C Plain Edge--Bent, Corroded--ANACS. VG Details, Net Good 4. B-2a, C-2, R.3. The purple-brown surfaces are faintly porous. The obverse has a

1802/0 1/2 C Reverse of 1802--Corroded, Scratched--ANACS. VG Details, Net Good 4. B-2, C-2, R.3. Manley Die State 4.0, "Very scarce." A po...

1802/0 1/2 C Reverse of 1802--Corroded, Bent--ANACS. VG Details, Net Good 4. B-2, C-2, R.3. Manley Die State 2.0, "Very Scarce." The hair ...

1803 1/2 C--Cleaned--ANACS. Unc Details, Net AU50. B-1, C-1, R.1. Manley Die State 1.0. The obverse is hairlined, and the N in CENT has a small dig at

1805 1/2 C Small 5, Stems--Corroded--ANACS. VG Details, Net Good 4. B-3, C-3, R.5. An important, if not problem-free representative of this rare Guide

1806 1/2 C Small 6, No Stems AU58 NGC. B-3, C-1, R.1. The obverse has medium purple-brown patina, while the reverse is mostly consumed by tan-brown co

1806 1/2 C Small 6, No Stems MS62 Brown PCGS. B-3, C-1, R.1. The obverse is dominated by chocolate-brown patina, while the reverse has mottled mahogan

1806 1/2 C Large 6, Stems MS61 Brown PCGS. B-4, C-4, R.1. Light copper-gold and aqua patina. The wreath has occasional areas of weakness of strike. Th

1807 1/2 C AU58 NGC. B-1, C-1, the only known dies, Low R.2. This evenly toned, medium brown survivor would make a nice addition to a nearly Uncircula

1808/7 1/2 C Fine 15 NGC. B-2, C-2, R.3. Manley Die State 1.0. The mahogany-brown surfaces have numerous but individually trivial contact marks. OF is

1809/6 1/2 C AU50 ANACS. B-5, C-5, R.1. Manley Die State 1.0. A mahogany-brown Half Cent that has a good strike and only faint rub on the highpoints.

1810 1/2 C AU50 ANACS. B-1, C-1, R.2. Struck from misaligned dies, as always, the design elements on the right portion of each side is weakly defined

1811 1/2 C--Corroded--ANACS. VF Details, Net Fine 12. B-1, C-1, Low R.4. Manley Die State 1.0. Nicely detailed, but dark and porous. All legends are b

1825 1/2 C AU55 NGC. Sharply struck on the obverse with some softness noted on the upper leaves on the wreath on the reverse. Deep, even brown patina.

1833 1/2 C MS64 Brown PCGS. B-1, C-1, R.1. Manley Die State 1.0. Stars 2 through 7 feature a bold die crack, and Liberty's profile is die clashe...

1833 1/2 C MS66 Brown NGC. B-1, C-1, R.1. The only known dies. A needle-sharp Gem with pleasing luster and attractive olive-brown color. Seemingly una

1833 1/2 C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. B-1, C-1, R.1. Manley Die State 2.0. The radiant brick-red luster is extensive, with lilac hues evident in the left

1833 1/2 C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. B-1, C-1, R.1. Manley Die State 2.0. An exquisitely struck and carefully preserved Gem with lustrous and luminous c

1834 1/2 C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. B-1, C-1, R.1. The original orange-gold color is particularly abundant on the reverse, while the obverse is mostly

1835 1/2 C MS64 Brown PCGS. B-1, C-1, R.1. Manley Die State 2.0. The 5 in the date is recut. Generally chestnut-brown in color, with a blush of lilac

1835 1/2 C MS64 Brown NGC. B-2, C-2, R.1. Manley Die State 3.0, "Scarce." A series of light die cracks (as made) wander across the reverse...

1853 1/2 C MS64 Brown NGC. B-1, C-1, R.1. The chocolate-brown patina is occasionally interrupted with glimmers of the original copper-gold color. The

1853 1/2 C MS65 Brown PCGS. B-1, C-1, R.1. A needle-sharp Gem with medium and consistent purple-brown patina. A hint of verdigris near NIT in UNITED,

1853 1/2 C MS66 Brown NGC. B-1, C-1, R.1. The only dies, but a tiny die lump (as made) on Liberty's temple confirms the variety. An exquisitely ...

1853 1/2 C MS67 Brown NGC. B-1, C-1, R.1. The mahogany-brown patina is predominate, but hints of orange luster emerge from protected areas on the reve

1854 1/2 C MS64 Brown NGC. B-1, C-1, R.1. The base of an errant 1 is noted directly left of the date. A boldly struck near-Gem with attractive deep ch

1854 1/2 C MS64 Brown ANACS. B-1, C-1, R.1. A glossy, razor sharp example that has faded to an attractive chestnut-brown color, with significant porti

1855 1/2 C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. B-1, C-1, R.1. Bright crimson luster outlines the legends and stars, while the fields and portrait have lilac pati

1857 1/2 C MS65 Brown NGC. Deep two-tone olive and yellow-brown patina. Not quite fully struck, but beautifully preserved. Raised lintmark on Libert...

1856 1/2 C PR65 Red and Brown NGC. B-3, R.4. This variety, along with the 1852 1-B, the 1841 Original, and the 1833, are the four most commonly encoun

1793 Chain 1C AMERI. VF20 PCGS. S-1, R.4. The 1793 Chain AMERI. Cent was the first coin produced in the new Mint in Philadelphia. The word AMERICA was

1793 Chain 1C AMERICA--Damaged, Corroded--ANACS. Fine Details, Net VG8. S-4, High R.3. This coin is certainly not problem-free, but it is a respectabl

1793 1C Wreath Cent--Vine and Bars-- AG3 ANACS. S-8, Low R.3. The obverse rim has minor bruises at 2 and 7 o'clock. A dark and faintly granular ...

1793 1C Wreath Cent--Vine and Bars--AG3 ANACS. S-9, R.2. A dark and well worn early Cent. Free from porosity, and with a virtually complete date. LIBE

1793 1C Wreath Cent--Vine and Bars--VF20 ANACS. S-9, R.2. Easily attributable by the slightly curved stem that parallels the date, and on the reverse

1793 1C Wreath Cent--Lettered Edge--VF25 ANACS. S-11b, R.4. The second type in the U.S. Cent series is the Wreath design by Henry Voigt. Federal recor

1793 1C Wreath Cent--Vine and Bars--XF40 Burnished, Tooled, Scratched Uncertified. S.6, R.3. This is the easily identifiable "Sprung Die" ...

1793 1C Liberty Cap Good 6 ANACS. S-13, Low R.4. The Liberty Cap is the third Cent type delivered by the Philadelphia Mint in 1793. Produced to the ex

1794 1C Head of 1794 VF30 ANACS. S-63, R.3. A distinct variety that has the L in LIBERTY distant from the cap and the 94 in the date awkwardly entered

1794 1C Head of 1794--Reverse Damaged--ANACS. AU Details, Net VF35. S-67, R.3. Medium brown color overlays both sides with some copper-tan shadings in

1794 1C Head of 1794 XF45 PCGS. S-26, R.2. This is an aesthetically pleasing representative of the variety with overall bold definition that wanes a l

1795 1C Plain Edge--Corroded, Damaged--ANACS. VF Details, Net VG8. S-78, R.1. A moderately porous purple-brown Cent that has a couple of small digs an

1796 1C Liberty Cap--Double Struck--AU53 ICG. S-83, R.4. Well blended tan and medium brown colors dominate the outward appearance of this important ea

1797 1C Reverse of 1797, Stems--Scratched, Tooled--ANACS. AU Details, Net VF30. S-135, High R.3. A richly detailed example that has two-tone tan and m

1798 1C Second Hair Style XF40 PCGS. S-187, R.1. Readily attributable by the two arc die cracks near the right obverse border. A glossy and richly det

1799 1C--Corroded, Tooled--ANACS. Fine Details, Net Good 4. S-189, High R.2. A purple-brown Cent with an occasionally pitted surface and a few light p

1803 1C Small Date, Small Fraction--Scratched--ANACS. Unc Details, Net AU50. S-255, R.1. Golden-brown and lilac patina alternates across this early La

1804 1C AG3 ANACS. S-266, R.2. The only dies. Die State C, with heavy rim breaks above RTY in LIBERTY and MERIC in AMERICA. The denominator and STATES

1804 1C--Corroded--ANACS. VF Details, Net Fine 12. S-266, the only known dies, R.2. Die State B. A key date Draped Bust Large Cent, the 1804 has a rep

1804 1C Restrike MS62 Brown NGC. A notorious issue that was struck circa 1860 with discarded and muled Mint dies. The rarity of the official 1804 cent

1814 1C Plain 4 AU58 PCGS. S-295, R.1. A late die state with a die break below Liberty's chin and a die crack from the 8 in the date to star 11,...

1816 1C MS65 Brown NGC. N-7, R.3. Traces of original gold color outline the legends and devices, with the remainder of surfaces bathed in rich mahogan

1817 1C 15 Stars AU55 NGC. N-16, High R.1. This popular Guide Book engraver's blunder was likely the result of incorrect spacing between the sta...

1820 1C Large Date MS65 Brown PCGS. N-13, R.1. Dashes of red luster are trapped in the recessed areas of the coin. The obverse has some charcoal tonin

1820 1C Large Date MS66 Brown NGC. N-13, R.1. A Randall hoard variety, Newcomb-13 is a popular variety among high grade type collectors. This gorgeous

1820 1C Large Date MS65 Red NGC. Ex: Pittman. N-13, R.1. A decent number of Mint State 1820 Newcomb-13 Cents are extant from the Randall Hoard with th

1837 1C Medium Letters MS64 Red and Brown ANACS. N-7, R.1. Plain hair cords. Luster ripples across the honey-gold and lavender colors. The upper obver

1838 1C MS64 Brown NGC. N-8. Lovely golden-copper patina blankets both sides of this glossy textured example. The surfaces are uncommonly well struck

1839/6 1C VG8 ANACS. N-1, High R.3. A chocolate-brown example that is problem-free for the grade. The hair tresses have noticeable wear, but all of th

1840 1C Large Date MS64 Red PCGS. N-8, R.1. A lustrous and exquisitely struck near-Gem that has magnificent orange-gold color. A tiny toning fleck in

1846 1C Small Date MS65 Red and Brown NGC. N-6, R.1. The 46 in the date is lightly repunched south. The obverse in particular has abundant original or

1848 1C MS64 Brown NGC. N-28, R.1. A glossy chocolate-brown near-Gem with well struck stars and only an occasional hint of softness of strike on the w

1849 1C MS64 Red and Brown NGC. N-22, R.1. A late die state that was for many years considered to be N-6, a now delisted variety. A well struck near-G

1851 1C MS65 Brown PCGS. N-20, High R.3. A die crack reaches star 5, and CE in CENT is joined at the tops of the letters. A late die state that was on

1851 1C MS65 Red NGC. N-12. Certainly among the most impressive late date Coronet Cents that this cataloger has seen, the devices exhibit razor sharp

1851/81 1C MS66 Red and Brown NGC. N-3. An appealing Gem, both sides are silent on the subjects of grade-limiting abrasions and distracting carbon fle

1852 1C MS64 Brown Uncertified. N-6, Low R.2. Grellman states that "a depression on the rim over ES-O is always present," and this feature...