2003, Orlando, FL. (FUN) Signature Sale #308 - Sessions 1 and 2

1800 1/2 C VF20 ANACS, C-1, High R.2, a trio of well spaced marks is visible on the portrait; 1800 VF30 ANACS, C-1, High R.2, violet-brown surfaces ne

1802/0 1/2 C Reverse of 1802 Good 4 ANACS. B-2, C-2, R.3. This variety was struck from spoiled Cent stock, and this particular piece is heavily worn t

1802/0 1/2 C Reverse of 1802--Damaged--ANACS. VG Details, Net Good 4. B-2, C-2, R.3. Die State 2.0, "very scarce." The date and underdigit...

1803 1/2 C AU50 NGC. B-4, C-4, R.3. Two-tone mahogany and tan patina. Well struck at the borders, with a few softly struck letters in the denomination

1804 1/2 C Half Cent Plain 4, No Stems VF30 ANACS, B-10, C-13, R.1, a pleasing and surprisingly sharp example with smooth purple-brown surfaces; 1803

1804 1/2 C Plain 4, No Stems MS62 Brown NGC. B-10, C-13, R.1. One of the more common Draped Bust Half Cents and, thus, important for type purposes, th

1804 1/2 C Spiked Chin MS60 BN NGC. B-6, C-6, R.2. Die State 9.5, "Very scarce." A retained die break below the I in UNITED distinguishes ...

1806 1/2 C Small 6, No Stems MS64 Red and Brown NGC. B-3, C-1, R.1. A strong candidate for inclusion in a high grade type set, this coin retains origi

1806 1/2 C Small 6, Stems XF45 NGC. B-1, C-2, R.4. Die State 2.0, which has clash marks (as made) below RT in LIBERTY. The C in CENT is low, E and Y i

1806 1/2 C Large 6, Stems AU58 PCGS. B-4, C-4, R.1. Maroon and steel-blue color. The borders have minor softness of strike. A small scratch after the

1809 1/2 C--Scratched--ANACS, AU Details, Net XF40, C-6, R.1, although lengthy, obverse scratches are rather faint; 1826 XF45 ANACS, C-1, R.1, attract

1809/6 1/2 C Half Cent--Scratched, Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details, Net XF40, B-5, C-5, R.1, a wispy pinscratch or two on each side, dark tan-brown color w

1832 1/2 C MS63 Brown PCGS. This is an originally preserved, olive-brown representative with sharp striking definition in all areas. There is an obver

1833 1/2 C MS65 Brown NGC. B-1, C-1, R.1. Die State 2.0, with lightly clashed dies. A gorgeous Gem that has olive-green and champagne-rose patina. Lus

1834 1/2 C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. B-1, C-1, R.1. Die State 2.0. A sharply struck near-Gem that has ample hints of crimson patina in protected areas.

1835 1/2 C MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. The fields are mostly copper-red while the devices have toned. There are carbon flyspecks scattered throughout the

1849 1/2 C Half Cent--Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details, Net XF40, B-4, C-1, R.2, well struck with deep brown toning over most of each side; 1853 Half Cent A

1849 1/2 C Large Date MS66 Brown NGC. B-4, C-1, R.2. Struck from planchets provided by Crocker Bros. & Co., the large date on the obverse is act...

1853 1/2 C MS65 Brown PCGS. B-1, C-1, R.1. A well struck Gem that has a seemingly pristine reverse and a well preserved portrait. Hints of rich copper

1853 1/2 C MS65 Brown NGC. B-1, C-1, R.1. Die State 2.0. A well struck Gem that has nearly immaculate surfaces. Mostly light mahogany-brown in patina,

1853 1/2 C MS66 Brown NGC. B-1, C-1, R.1. Although designated as Brown, ample hints of rich orange-red color outline the devices. The remainder of the

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

1854 1/2 C MS64 Brown NGC. B-1, C-1, R.1. The stars and denticles are well struck, as is the wreath, legends, and hair tresses. The chocolate-brown su

1854 1/2 C MS65 Brown NGC. B-1, C-1, R.1. Die State 1.0. Generally tan-brown in color, with hints of olive patina in protected areas. Well struck asid

1857 1/2 C Half Cent--Cleaned--ANACS, Unc Details, Net AU 55, B-1, C-1, R.2, attractive despite the certified description, with glossy brown surfaces

1857 1/2 C--Cleaned--ANACS, Unc Details, Net AU50, B-1, C-1, R.2, nicely struck, nearly unabraded recolored and since retoned; 1857 AU53 ANACS, B-1, C

1857 1/2 C PR65 Red and Brown NGC. B-2, R.4. The more common of the two known die marriages of the proof 1857 Half Cent, the present coin, however, is

1793 Chain 1C AMERI.--Damaged--ANACS. AG Details, Net Fair 2. S-1, R.4. Dark purple-brown patina. Minor rim dings are noted on the obverse at 7 o...

1793 Chain 1C AMERICA Good 6 Scratches, Digs, Uncertified. S-4, High R.3. This lot includes a card from Bob Grellman attributing this coin as an examp

1793 Chain 1C AMERICA VF20 PCGS. S-3, Low R.3. The "Leaning R" variety, with the R in LIBERTY large, high, and leaning to the right. The s...

1793 1C Wreath Cent--Vine and Bars--AG3 ANACS. S-9, R.2. Deep brown patina covers each side of this low grade and affordable example. Each side shows

1794 1C Head of 1793--Blundered Edge Letters--Good 4 ANACS. S-19a, Low R.6. An error at the Mint resulted in the edge of this important Cent reading O

1794 1C Head of 1793--Blundered Edge Letters--Corroded, Bent--ANACS. VG Details, Net Good 4. S-19b, High R.4. We are pleased to be offering two exampl

1794 1C Head of 1794 AG3 ANACS, S-49, R.2, although not noted on the holder, the coin has extensive porosity which affects much of the already weak pe

1794 1C Head of 1795--Corroded--ANACS, Fine Details, Net Good 4. S-70, Low R.2. Evenly worn and well centered with notable corrosion on each side. Imp

1794 1C Head of 1794 Cent--Corroded--ANACS, Fine Details, Net VG8, porosity present on both sides, evidence of having been in the ground at one time,

1794 1C Head of 1794--Corroded--ANACS. VF Details, Net VG8. S-57, R.1. A dark and pitted example of the popular 'button' variety. The cheek ...

1794 1C Head of 1794--Corroded--ANACS. VF Details, Net Fine 12. S-67, R.3. The four small oblong marks on Liberty's cheek that identify this as ...

1794 1C Head of 1794--Corroded--ANACS. VF Details, Net Fine 12. S-56, R.3. Called by John Clapp the "Office Boy Reverse," which has awkwar...

1794 1C Head of 1794--Corroded--ANACS, XF Details, Net VF20. S-54, R.3. The reverse is somewhat blundered, as made, with the ribbon, stems, and leaves

1794 1C Head of 1794 VF25 Corroded Uncertified. S-51, R.5. The dark purple-brown surfaces have lightly porous fields. The rims have minor contact mark

1794 1C Head of 1794 VF35 ANACS. S-44, High R.1. An easily attributed variety due to the diagonal die crack (as made) through the date, with another f

1794 1C Head of 1794 XF45 PCGS. S-26, R.2. The S-26 is easily attributed by the die crack through the E in STATES. Reasonably well struck overall, the

1794 1C Head of 1794 AU50 PCGS. S-60, High R.3. Incorrectly attributed on the PCGS insert as a Head of 1795. According to the consignor, this coin has

1795 1C Plain Edge Good 6 ANACS, S-77, R.3, about half of the reverse legend has worn smooth, a minor contact mark at 3 o'clock; 1796 Liberty Ca...

1795 1C Plain Edge, Thick Planchet VG8 ANACS. S-76b. 13.11 grams. As a variety, S-76b is the most common Liberty Cap Cent. Both Noyes (1991) and Breen

1795 1C Plain Edge--Scratched, Corroded--ANACS, VF Details, Net VG8, S-78, R.1, in addition to light corrosion and scratches in the right obverse fiel

1795 1C Plain Edge VF25 PCGS. S-78, R.1. The E in STATES is high, and the tip of the 5 in the date touches the bust. A nicely detailed dark purple-bro

1796 1C Reverse of 1795--Corroded--ANACS. VF Details, Net Fine 12. S-116, High R.5. An important Draped Bust Cent despite the impairment, both sides e

1798 1C Second Hair Style--Corroded--ANACS, VF Details, Net Fine 12, S-184, Low R.2, small diagonal depression on Liberty's cheek, one of severa...