2004 Orlando FL. (FUN) Signature Sale #336 - Session 4

1799 S$1 Fine 12 ANACS. B-12, BB-160, R.2. The 'No Berries' reverse. A bright gray representative with brilliantish highpoints and pinkish-g...

1799 S$1 VF20 ANACS. B-10a, BB-163, R.1. Die State II. Slightly muted gunmetal-gray surfaces with faint die cracks visible about the reverse periphery

1799 S$1 VF35 ANACS. B-21, BB-169, High R.2. Die roughness below the first star and a diagonal die crack through the final digits in the date to the b

1799 S$1--Scratched, Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. B-21, BB-169, High R.2. Die State IV. The diagonal die crack (as made) through the date aid

1799 S$1 XF45 NGC. B-16, BB-158, R.2. Die State III, "Scarce." The seventh star is distant from the L in LIBERTY, and the 17 in the date i...

1799 S$1 8X5 Stars--Scratched, Cleaned--ANACS. Fine Details, Net VG10. B-23, BB-159, R.2. Die State I, "scarce." A glossy slate-gray and l...

1799 S$1 8X5 Stars VF20 NGC. B-23, BB-159, R.2. The only die marriage which has just five stars on the right side of the obverse, while eight stars ar

1800 S$1 XF45 ANACS. B-17, BB-196. Well struck and overlaid in splotches of steel-blue and violet-gray toning. Numerous light handling marks can be de

1800 S$1 Dotted Date AU53 NGC. B-14, BB-194, R.2. A popular Guide Book variety, so-named because of the die chips that appear near the first 0 of the

1801 S$1--Plugged, Cleaned--ANACS. VF Details, Net VG8. B-2, BB-212, R.2. Die State II. Formerly holed below the olive stem and between ER in LIBERTY,

1801 S$1 VF35 NGC. B-2, BB-212, R.2. A generally well struck gunmetal-gray example that exhibits a few ancient pinscratches on the obverse under magni

1802 S$1 Narrow Date AU58 NGC. B-6, BB-241, R.1. Die State III. The right foot of the T in LIBERTY is broken, and the cloud beneath the A in STATES ha

1803 S$1 Small 3 VG10 ANACS. B-5, BB-252. Light to medium gray surfaces with deeper charcoal accents about the obverse border. Two modest rim bumps ar

1836 PS$1 Name on Base, Judd-60 Original, Pollock-65, R.5, PR45 ANACS. Die Alignment II. Plain Edge. Silver. Minted in March of 1837. The head of Libe

1836 PS$1 Name on Base, J-60 Restrike, Pollock-65, R.5, PR55 PCGS. Die Alignment IV. Second Original (or Restrike of 1837). Plain edge. (600 coins min

1840 S$1--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. Well defined with some gray-golden color, both sides have been polished to an unnaturally bright appea

1841 S$1--Tooled, Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. Despite the stated problems, this coin still shows sharp detail and a fully bright finish.From

1842 S$1--Whizzed--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. The surfaces have been burnished to a bright, almost prooflike appearance. Some questionable appearing

1843 S$1--Cleaned--ANACS, XF Details, Net VF30, a hairlined and glossy honey-gold example, LIBERTY is virtually complete; and an 1870--Scratched--ANAC

1843 S$1 AU58 NGC. Well struck and moderately worn, with a slight degree of luster still evident, pale olive-gray and tan patina, and a typical number

1843 S$1 MS62 PCGS. Uncirculated survivors of this early Seated Dollar issue have a tendency to be somewhat prooflike and this piece is no exception.

1844 S$1--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. The obverse has been cleaned at one time and now exhibits a polished appearance. Still, an elusive coi

1844 S$1 AU58 PCGS. Breen-5431. The shield is die doubled, and has four lines within the vertical stripes. Bold die polish lines (as made) border the

1846 S$1 MS62 PCGS. Lustrous with original sea-green and russet toning with blue accents on the reverse. There are minor imperfections (bagmarks), but

1846-O S$1--Tooled, Cleaned--ANACS. Unc Details, Net AU50. The surfaces are unnaturally bright from the cleaning with some striking softness and the u

1846-O S$1 AU58 NGC. Blushes of tan-gray and mauve toning adorn this nicely struck example, while darker patina gathers in some of the protected areas

1847 S$1 XF40 NGC. The typical silver-gray color of this piece exhibits some of the original luster. It displays honest-to-goodness circulation wear a

1847 S$1--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. Wisps of lemon patina visit this hairlined and bold representative. The eagle's left (facing) cl...

1847 S$1 AU55 ANACS. Mostly brilliant semi-reflective surfaces and only a fraction of the abrasions so often seen on these coins. A sharp strike and s

1847 S$1 AU55 ANACS. Speckled mauve and lilac-gray patina embraces this sharply struck Seated Dollar. Light rub on the thigh and breast precludes an U

1849 S$1--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. Highly polished, there is not a hint of color on either side. A scarcer date with a mintage of only 62

1849 S$1 MS62 NGC. A scarce Seated dollar issue, but one that can occasionally be found in Uncirculated condition. Well struck with dappled and streak

1849 S$1 MS64 PCGS. Both sides of this near-Gem display a coating of brown-gray patina, with other variegated colors intermingled. Only a few light ba

1850 S$1 MS61 NGC. Breen-5443. The 1850 is a challenging issue among Seated Dollars. Only 7,500 pieces were produced and a good number of those were m

1850-O S$1 AU53 PCGS. There are only four New Orleans Seated Dollar issues, and while two of them (the 1859-O and 1860-O) are comparatively common, th

1853 S$1--Tooled, Whizzed--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. Not as bad as it sounds with some smoothing visible in the reverse field. Some questionable co

1853 S$1 AU55 NGC. An original example with pleasing surfaces and traces of wear on the highest points. Light rose-gray and golden toning graces each

1853 S$1 MS63 PCGS. Dusky orange-gold and lavender-gray patina enrich this originally toned Seated Dollar. The strike is essentially full, although a

1857 S$1--Tooled, Whizzed--ANACS. AU Details, Net VF30. Some "work" shows in both the obverse and reverse fields as someone tried to remov...

1859-S S$1--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. A gently cleaned piece with faintly glossy surfaces and pale yellow-gray color. Liberty's knee...

1859-S S$1 AU55 NGC. Breen-5462. The Philadelphia Mint shipped 10 pairs of Seated Dollar dies west for this, the premier production of this denominati

1860 S$1 AU53 ANACS. Antique-gold patina shows at the obverse margin. A lightly abraded Seated Dollar that has extensive remaining luster. Well struck

1860-O S$1 MS62 PCGS. Bright and essentially untoned with a good strike. A number of small and medium sized marks are seen overall, one in particular

1860-O S$1 MS63 PCGS. Large numbers of 1860-O dollars were set aside in Treasury Department vaults until they were released to the public in 1962. Thi

1863 S$1--Scratched--ANACS. AU Details, Net AU50. Several notable scratches are seen on the lower right side of the obverse. Each side is moderately c

1868 S$1--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. A glossy, untoned, and lightly hairlined representative with a minor rim ding at 6 o'clock on th...

1868 S$1 AU58 NGC. Well struck with mild wear, lovely mauve-gray and golden-brown toning, and a small number of light surface blemishes. Very high-end

1869 S$1--Tooled, Polished--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF40. The field on the right side of the obverse has been noticeably "worked" and both ...

1870-CC S$1 VF30 NGC. Obverse 2, Reverse 5. Struck from the first year of operation of the Carson City Mint, this original example is deeply toned in

1870-CC S$1 VF30 PCGS. Obverse 1, Date left. Reverse 4, widely spaced mintmark. A glossy Seated Dollar with medium mauve-gray and honey-gold patina. T

1870-CC S$1 AU55 Cleaned Uncertified. Breen-5486. Wide Mintmark. A briefly circulated example of this difficult first year Carson City issue, its mint

1871 S$1 VF30 ICG. A few gray spots are scattered about both sides of this piece. Normal wear and contact marks from daily commerce show on this circu

1871 S$1--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. A somewhat muted, sharp example that, unfortunately, was lightly cleaned at one time. An affordable ty

1871 S$1 AU55 ANACS. This lightly toned piece has considerable luster throughout the devices. The upper left stars are not fully defined, but the majo

1871 S$1 AU55 ANACS. Speckles of golden-brown patina outline the margins and devices. The major devices retain considerable bright luster. A briefly c

1871 S$1 MS62 PCGS. Although the 1871 is one of only two issues in the Seated Dollar series with a mintage above 1 million pieces, it is nonetheless s

1871-CC S$1 VF20 PCGS. A well known Seated dollar rarity that has received attention and respect since the early years of collecting by mintmarks. Jus

1871-CC S$1--Tooled, Whizzed--ANACS. AU Details, Net VF30. The 1871-CC is one of the scarcest Seated dollars. Only 1,376 pieces were struck, and of th

1872 S$1 XF45 ANACS. Mixed red, yellow, blue, and green color surrounds the perimeters of both sides of this piece. The rest of this coin is a dull gr

1872-CC S$1 XF40 NGC. Dusky olive-gray toning envelops moderately worn surfaces. Neither side of this coin is excessively abraded, for a Silver Dollar

1872-CC S$1 XF45 ANACS. The '72-CC is a rarely seen Carson City issue, its already limited mintage further reduced by an undetermined number bei...

1860 S$1--Cleaned--ANACS. Net PR55. Navy-blue and golden-brown colors congregate along the borders of this well struck and moderately hairlined exampl

1860 S$1 PR63 NGC. Even though the official mintage was 1,330 pieces struck in proof format, far fewer are known today as many proofs were melted as u

1861 S$1 PR64 NGC. The listed proof mintage of this Civil War era date is 1,000 pieces, but at least 600 of those went unsold and were later melted. T

1861 S$1 PR62 Cameo PCGS. A moderately hairlined example that has a razor sharp strike. The frosty devices have modest cameo contrast against the refl

1861 S$1 PR63 Cameo NGC. Despite a few small, grade-defining hairlines, this snappy proof dollar exhibits deeply mirrored fields and modestly frosted

1862 S$1 PR63 PCGS. It is generally accepted that 550 proof Seated Dollars were produced in 1862, all of which were intended for inclusion in proof se

1865 S$1 PR64 NGC. Other than the nearly unobtainable 1866 No Motto, the 1865 proof represents the final year of No Motto production for Seated dollar

1865 S$1 PR62 Cameo PCGS. Fully brilliant with inescapable hairlines in the fields, but all of the original intensity and contrast of this difficult N

1866 S$1 PR62 PCGS. This is the first year of the With Motto design and it is very popular as a type coin. Pure white, with a sharp strike and numerou

1866 S$1 Motto PR62 Cameo NGC. First year of the modified reverse design with the motto IN GOD WE TRUST added above the eagle's head, one of a m...

1867 S$1--Tooled, Polished--ANACS. AU Details, Net PR40. The right obverse field appears to have been tooled. A glossy and hairlined example with fain

1867 S$1--Artificially Toned--ANACS. Proof, Net PR60. There are several distracting marks in the fields, which might lead some numismatists to believe

1867 S$1 PR63 Reverse Scratched, Uncertified. A gorgeously toned specimen with electric-blue, gold, and rose color that lightens in the centers. This

1867 S$1 PR64 Cameo NGC. The white on black contrast is impressive, and the fields are largely free from the wispy hairlines that often accompany 19th

1867 S$1 PR62 Ultra Cameo NGC. An exquisitely struck specimen with magnificent contrast between the frosty devices and the deeply mirrored fields. The

1868 S$1--Rim Filed, Cleaned--ANACS. Net PR50. A glossy and hairlined representative that has light gold color and a few moderate rim bruises. A pinsc

1868 S$1 PR62 PCGS. A completely untoned appearance is seen over well mirrored, two-toned surfaces. Hairlines and small abrasions are rather extensive

1869 S$1 PR61 NGC. An unusual example with the ice white frosted elements outlined by an ebony color, the fields still deeply mirrored and relatively

1870 S$1 PR61 ANACS. Uniformly toned in murky steel-violet and antique-golden shades, with a horizontal planchet streak across the upper portion of th

1871 S$1 PR60 NGC. Olive-brown and steel-gray patina with hints of blue here and there covers all of this proof Seated Liberty dollar. Velvety, extrem

1872 S$1 PR63 PCGS. Rich violet toning over both sides, lightening just a touch at the center of the obverse. The mirrored surfaces also reveal bright

1873 S$1 PR63 PCGS. Dazzling, untoned mirrors, although discreetly hairlined over both sides, display appreciable contrast with the devices. This, of

1873 T$1--Cleaned--ANACS. Unc Details, Net AU50. Vivid sea-green and golden-brown colors frame the slate-gray centers. Moderately hairlined, but well

1873 T$1 MS63 NGC. This is a pleasing example of the first year of issue for this type. It is solid white and extremely well struck. Normal ticks for

1873-S T$1 MS64 PCGS. The San Francisco Mint began Trade Dollar production in July 1873, and a respectable total of 703,000 coins were produced by the

1874-CC T$1 MS62 PCGS. A lustrous Carson City Trade Dollar that is well struck except for the eagle's right (facing) claw. Light apricot-gold pa...

1874-CC T$1 MS62 PCGS. Satiny and virtually untoned, displaying boldly struck details in all areas. Close examination reveals a series of small, grade

1874-S T$1 MS63, Chopmarked, Uncertified. This lustrous Trade Dollar has intermingled sky-blue and apricot colors. Sharply struck except on the eagl...

1874-S T$1 MS63 ICG. Large S, No Period after FINE. Breen-5785. Damage to the reverse hub omitted the period after FINE. The obverse of this lustrous

1875-S T$1--Chopmarked, Cleaned--ANACS, AU Details, Net Fine 12, Type Two reverse, large S mintmark, a hairlined piece with light tan patina and a sin

1875-S T$1 MS63 PCGS. Type One Reverse. Large S mintmark. This lustrous Trade Dollar has faint gold color and a reasonable strike. There are no bother

1875-S T$1 MS64 PCGS. Type One Reverse, large S mintmark. This lustrous near-Gem is well struck aside from the eagle's right (facing) claw. The ...

1875-S T$1 MS64 PCGS. Type One Obverse and Reverse, Large S mintmark. Essentially brilliant with a hint of color, shimmering mint luster, and few appr

1876 T$1 AU50 ANACS. Type One Obverse, Type Two Reverse. Glimpses of luster penetrate the dusky lavender-gray patina. The devices have little indicati

1876 T$1 MS62 PCGS. Type One Obverse and Reverse. An originally toned Trade Dollar with lovely olive, orange, and lilac patina. The reverse is very cl

1876 T$1 MS63 PCGS. Type One Obverse, Type Two Reverse. Tobacco-brown and lavender colors embrace this Centennial year Trade Dollar. The reverse has a

1876-CC T$1 AU58 NGC. Type Two Reverse, Tall CC mintmark. The 0 in 420 is die doubled southeast. Rich forest-green, golden-brown, and lavender patina

1876-CC S$1 Doubled Die Reverse AU58 ANACS. FS-14, Breen-5805. Type One Obverse and Reverse, Tall CC mintmark. The olive branch has a secondary image

1876-S T$1--Cleaned--ANACS. AU Details, Net XF45. Type One Obverse, Type Two Reverse. Small s mintmark. Wisps of honey-gold color visit the pearl-gray