2020 EAC Sale

The fleur-de-lys counterstamped billon coinage of 1640 served as circulating money in the French controlled colonies of North America, from Canada dow

Another above average example of 1640 counterstamp, this with a nicely detailed and natural-surfaced host coin, a full date, and a bold fleur-de-lys s

Problem-free silvery-gray surfaces. A nice mid-grade example with all of the major detail plain.

Aside from the rims having been a bit tapped in, this is a nice VF example of a tough date and mintmark in the 9 Deniers series. Excellent chocolate b

Some orange color and faint hairlines from an old cleaning, otherwise a bold, well-struck VF with no notable marks or roughness.

Sharpness high in the VF range, nearly XF but the surfaces were smoothed to minimize roughness and now have an odd, granular texture. Worthwhile for i

Nice, original surfaces with sharp detail and traces of silvery luster.

An excellent example of this scarcer mintmark. Slightly lustrous deep gray surfaces and well struck throughout. The finer of only two examples graded

Light silvery surfaces. Weakly struck in places but a technically high grade piece with considerable luster remaining.

Perhaps some extremely faint hairlines but overall an attractive piece with strong detail and natural color.

Appealing, original surfaces. Choice for the grade.

A top quality example of this issue. Lustrous, original surfaces. Some streaky planchet texture in places but no post-strike problems.

A high end example of this contemporary counterfeit issue. The obverse is almost fully lustrous while there is some impairment to the reverse silverin

Frosty surfaces with remarkable luster for the type. Could easily be called mint state. An interesting variety - cataloged as an overdate by Bob Vlack

A common contemporary counterfeit issue, probably the most common variety of the entire series. This is a well-preserved example with sharp detail and

Mottled surfaces are a bit dark and slightly granular. Nice definition for the grade.

Lightly cleaned but retains a fairly natural appearance. An interesting and quite scarce overdate variety.

Glossy medium brown and tan. An attractive example with a desirable pedigree. Ex Eric P. Newman, Heritage 11/2017, lot 15237.

81.3 grains. Solid VF detail with some patches of light roughness that reduce the grade. Decent brown color though and overall very presentable for th

121.3 grains. Glossy dark brown surfaces. Would grade slightly higher if not for a few old, toned-over reverse scratches.

Very nice surfaces and color for this condition sensitive Connecticut type. Glossy chocolate brown with no planchet flaws or marks to point out. Usual

149.3 grains. The scarce early die state of this popular variety, desirable as it affords a completely visible date and legends, before those details

141.5 grains. An attractive piece with nice color and centering. Painted die variety in left obverse field. Ex 2008 C4 Sale, lot 216.

124.5 grains. An interesting “whatsit” with a skillfully re-engraved date. The work was probably done in the mid-19th century and th

115.8 grains. Technical sharpness of a Fine but there is some rim filing and light surface dents. Full date and legends. Dark olive color. Ex 2004 C4

102.3 grains. VF sharpness but lightly smoothed to minimize roughness. Retoned to a decent chocolate brown. Crude planchet with a straight clip. Late

An impressive uncirculated piece with glossy, reflective luster. Dark chocolate brown with hints of tan. A bit of rough planchet texture at the center

147.5 grains. From arm’s length this appears to be a nice, sharp, and natural AU coin, but a glass reveals the detail in the Indian’

150.6 grains. Very nice for the grade with smooth light brown surfaces that show off some subtle woodgrain tone at the right angle. No problems to not

A relatively bold example of this common but distinctive variety. Glossy dark olive and steel surfaces. The obverse is choice while the reverse has on

147.4 grains. Counterstamped “C.S.Y.” on the reverse - an unusual feature for a New Jersey copper. Decent quality surfaces, a little

13.03 grams. A nicely executed “copy of a copy,” probably made only shortly after the original Bolen pieces in the 1860s or 70s. Lig

9.04 grams, 29 mm. A wild looking piece unlike anything we’ve ever come across. Vaguely reminiscent of the C. Wyllys Betts creations but the

9.55 grams. An important and desirable electrotype made from the former U.S. Mint Cabinet specimen that now resides in the Smithsonian. This was likel

143.7 grains. An interesting major variety featuring two 8-pointed stars on the central reverse label, both of which are visible on this piece. Sharp

One of the most popular Washington pieces, here in well-circulated condition which makes it both interesting and affordable. VG10 detail or so, the su

Very choice for the assigned grade - would be right at home in a holder graded a point or two higher. Fully lustrous surfaces that are a mix of cartwh

An interesting pair featuring a very similar seated figure on harp motif. Despite the different dates, these were made around the same time and would

Surfaces a bit dull from some light PVC residue, but a good amount of prooflike luster remains and more should appear with a careful conservation. A s

An attractive and well-preserved specimen with much mint red remaining in the fields and some pretty blue iridescence.

A rare item with a reported mintage of 45 in this composition. Unworn but there is some spotting and light PVC residue. Dies by Joseph Merriam.

Fully red and highly lustrous. Produced by Henry Evans and distributed by Tatham Stamp & Coin Co.

An interesting group worthy of inspection. Includes a cast American Plantations token, six various 20th century copies, two Higley Copper style tokens

Choice medium brown with faded mint color in some of the protected areas. No marks or flaws, just a trace of rub on the highpoints. Very attractive.

Frosty light brown with a bit of mint red lingering in the obverse legends. Full cartwheel luster on both sides. A choice example.

VG8 detail but the definition is softened by moderate granularity across each side. A few scrapes run vertically over the portrait, otherwise the coin

Small Edge Letters. Pleasing color and hard, glossy surfaces. VG10 detail but there are several dull nicks on the reverse and light scratches elsewher

Small Edge Letters. Two-tone color, medium brown with tan devices. Surfaces microporous overall and have heavier pitting at the lower reverse. Display

Lettered Edge. Smooth chocolate brown, quite nice for the grade with only trivial marks and a few tiny pits. LDS with swelling at the central reverse

A nicely made and well preserved electrotype made from the mint state, early die state coin that appeared in the 2004 Oliver Jung sale (Stack

Lettered Edge, Punctuated Date. Solid VG+ detail. Steel surfaces that are a tad rough in texture under a glass but not bad looking at all. Free from n

Plain Edge, No Pole. Thin Planchet. A smooth, pleasing coin. VF20 sharpness but lightly cleaned and there are a few thin scratches on each side. Cont

Plain Edge, No Pole. Thin Planchet. A choice XF45 if not for some graffiti in the obverse fields. Glossy dark brown, the surfaces have a high grade l

Plain Edge, No Pole. Thick Planchet. Near VG and a very nice example for the grade, a short scratch on the reverse notwithstanding. Smooth, light bro

1 Above 1. A lovely high grade example of this popular variety. Little to no wear and there is sutble glossy luster to the surfaces. The obverse is ch

1 Above 1. A second example of the latest die state, this one also struck on TAL stock. Slightly sharper than the previous coin but there are some obv

Plain Edge. An attractive mid-grade example, well struck throughout and with minimal problems - a bit of light roughness on the reverse but no contact

Reverse of 1802. Superior quality for an 1802 Half Cent, in this or any grade. Smooth brown surfaces, the obverse just about perfect aside from wear,

Reverse of 1802. VG10 detail but the surfaces have some nicks and dents. Not much in the way of corrosion though and the definition remains strong whe

Reverse of 1802. A desirable electrotype copy of the famous Brobston-Miles-Missouri Cabinet finest known specimen. Nicely made with crisp definition o

A point or two sharper but there are a few patches of roughness and scattered nicks. Decent color though and overall a very presentable lower grade sp

A nice high grade piece with some frosty cartwheel luster in the fields, especially on the reverse. Steely brown toning with lighter tan in the protec

Pleasing mid-grade quality for this slightly scarce variety. Nice lighter brown color, glossy surfaces and only minor contact marks consistent with th

Glossy medium brown surfaces that are surprisingly free of marks. What appears to be a scratch within the reverse wreath is actually a strike through.

Crosslet 4, Stems. Slightly sharper, the steel brown surfaces a little dull from minor roughness but not bad for the grade. Noteworthy to specialists

Crosslet 4, Stems. VG-F detail but there is some pitting at Liberty’s neck and the surfaces have been burnished. The die state is quite late

Crosslet 4, Stems. A respectable example of this rare variety. VG7 detail with a slight deduction in grade for some light roughness in the fields, min

Spiked Chin. Glossy dark brown surfaces. No roughness, just some little nicks and ticks across each side, none too disturbing. LDS, Manley 5.0.

Spiked Chin. VF detail or nearly so, but lightly burnished and has some rim bumps. LDS, Manley 9.5, and the characteristic retained cud over I un UNIT

Spiked Chin. An interesting example with as-struck weakness on the reverse, probably caused by grease on the die. Glossy dark brown and steel surfaces

Spiked Chin. A newly discovered example that is condition census caliber and one of the very best seen of the die state, Manley 5.0. Sharp detail of a

Crosslet 4, Stems. Frosty dark brown and steel. Sharp, attractive, and has high quality surfaces with only a few microscopic tick marks to be found. S

Plain 4, No Stems. Pretty tan and chocolate surfaces that are original and problem-free. Weakly struck at the upper obverse and lower reverse, elsewhe

Plain 4, No Stems. An interesting double strike, the obverse received two impressions with about a 30 degree rotation in between while the second reve

Small 5, Stems. Choice glossy medium brown. Remarkably nice for the grade and variety.

Large 5, Stems. Nice golden-olive surfaces and sharply struck from a fairly early state of the dies. Close to AU from the standpoint of wear and luste

Small 6, Stems. Pleasing two-tone appearance for this tough variety. Little bit of roughness and a couple reverse scratches, but certainly decent qual

Large 6, Stems. A noteworthy well struck example with only minimal weakness at the upper reverse leaves. Rare as such. High grade coin too with slight

Small 6, Stems. F12 detail, surfaces a bit dark and not perfectly smooth, but certainly decent for the grade.

Sharpness VG10. Pretty well banged up but the surface texture is actually hard and glossy for the most part.

High quality for this variety. Sharpness near XF, the obverse is nearly choice chocolate brown while the reverse is darker with a dusting of microscop

Circle in 0. Fantastic example of this popular variety. Sharply struck from a very early state of the dies with crisp dentils and date repunching. Unw

Circle in 0. Nice light olive brown surfaces. Problem-free, attractive, and has strong detail for the grade thanks to the early die state.

Glossy olive and steel. A bit dark but problem-free. Ex Coin Galleries 2/24/1984, lot 1325.

A lovely 1810. Choice color - chocolate brown and tan, an impressive early strike, and frosty luster in the fields on both sides. A few faint hairline

Glossy dark brown surfaces. Just a few small nicks on the obverse, nothing serious. Nice quality and eye appeal. Late die state with flowlined surface

Glossy dark chocolate with some reddish-tan undertones. Excellent quality for the date and variety, just a touch of microporosity in the reverse field

An impressive 4 Star Break with sharp XF detail and nice eye appeal despite having been carefully smoothed on the portrait and subsequently recolored

Sharpness near VF. The surfaces are a nice, smooth pale brown for the most part but there are some intentional scratches at the E in CENT - fortunatel

G5 detail, porous fields and some scratches on the portrait. Decent brown color.

Pleasing light olive surfaces, nice for the grade. Straight end-of-strip planchet clip from 9 to 11 o’clock. A neat and seldom seen error for

5 points sharper with a few small nicks on each side reducing the grade slightly. Still an attractive example with pleasing light olive and tan color.

Frosty steel brown surfaces with quite a bit of cartwheel luster and just a trace of rub on the highpoints. Largely free of marks, two tiny nicks befo

Medium brown with some tan in the protected areas and little peeps of mint frost at a few of the stars. Original and problem-free.

Close to XF but lightly cleaned, now a bluish-steel brown and tan color. Problem-free otherwise and has decent eye appeal. The scarcest half cent vari

Choice, original chocolate brown and tan surfaces. Nicely struck from a fairly early die state. A premium quality half cent.

Lustrous chocolate brown. Darker toning spot inside star 4, light hairline on cheek - rather trivial issues on an altogether very pretty half cent.

A lustrous AU but lightly cleaned showing some colorful iridescence and a bit of cloudy haze to the surfaces. No marks of consequence.

Lovely light brown with bold cartwheel luster. Flawless save for a toning spot at star 7 and some little ticks above N in CENT. Excellent quality and

A lustrous 60 coin with a lightly cleaned obverse, the color and texture a bit off on that side while the reverse is more natural looking. Color is da