Mitchell Auctions Sale 5 - Rare Coins, Banknotes, and Related Material

U.S. Currency Error. $20.00 Federal Reserve Note, Series of 1985. The black overprint with the federal reserve seal and bank numbers is very dramatica

1/2c Pattern. 1856 Judd-177 (R-5). A regular die trial piece struck in copper-nickel with a plain edge. PCGS PR64. This walnut-brown specimen offers l

1c 1802 S-231, No Stems. NGC XF45 BN and enjoying wonderfully smooth, hard surface quality. In fact, finding defect-free, chocolate-brown early large

1c 1853 N-12. NGC AU58 BN. This evenly struck, chocolate-brown example retains underlying satiny lustre. Est. $160.

1c 1866 Snow-5a, Die State C. The 8 in the date has been repunched, and the reverse displays a huge break at the lower left that soon will place this

1c 1909-S Indian. PCGS VF30. This key date coin features chocolate-brown patina and a fully readable LIBERTY. Very scarce. Est. $500.

1c 1909-S Indian. NTC VG10. Close scrutiny reveals a few trivial obverse rim bumps that are largely hidden by the holder, however this key date Indian

1c 1931-S NTC MS62, Recolored. We find the grading service opinion in this case to be unreasonably conservative. To our eye, the faded red coloration

1c 1944-D/S, FS-512. PCGS MS65RD CAC. This is the somewhat more common of the two very scarce D/S varieties of this date, however the importance of th

Partial BU rolls of Lincoln Cents with the number of coins in each roll as follows: 1940 (40), 1943 (36), 1944-D (46), 1945 (44), 1946 (38). The overa

5c 1866 with Rays. NTC XF45 and a reasonably graded, wholly honest specimen. This first year of issue type coin would certainly fit quite nicely into

5c 1886 NTC Good-4, Corroded/ Obverse Scratches. This key date Liberty Nickel is certainly not a thing of beauty, but it will fill a hole at a budget

5c 1900 NGC PF64+ CAC and enjoying visual allure that is superior to many Gems. The surface quality is lovely and the eye appeal outstanding. Est. $35

5c 1906 NTC MS62. This sharp, solid mint state example displays a crescent of somewhat deeper toning at the lower obverse. Est. $80.

5c 1912-S NGC VG Details, Obverse Scratched. The detail approaches a full Fine. There are two ancient hairline scratches that are well concealed by th

5c 1917 NGC MS64 and enjoying the appeal of a full Gem specimen. Glistening velvet-like bloom is completed by an overlying blush of rich golden toning

5c 1937 PCGS PR64 CAM. Frosted devices give clear contrast against well mirrored fields. It is important to note that cameo proof Buffalo Nickels of t

1/2 10c 1856-O NGC MS62. This highly elusive, upper grade New Orleans Mint half dime enjoys a bold strike complemented by overlying lavender-grey toni

1/2 10c 1858 NGC MS65. Rich shades of sky-blue, lavender-green, and golden iridescence immerse both the obverse and reverse. Sharp definition and a hi

10c 1861-S NTC Fine-12 Detail, Cleaned/Scratched. The color of this coin is certainly overly pale, however the arm's length "look" is ...

10c 1876-CC NGC AU58. A compelling specimen that is clearly undergraded by the standards of today. Wisps of royal-blue and gold iridescence accent the

10c 1906 NTC MS62 . The obverse is toned a deep russet-grey. The reverse offers delicate toning over fresh satiny bloom. Est. $110.

10c 1916 Barber. NTC MS62. Splashes of gold and russet toning are a testament to the complete originality of this final year Barber type coin. Est. $1

10c 1916 Mercury. NGC MS66 FB and a chisel-sharp beauty. An unbroken swathe of silken mint bloom is accented by delicate golden hues. Est. $225.

10c 1916-D Mercury. PCGS XF45 CAC. Here is a highly unusual opportunity to acquire this all-important Mercury Dime rarity in a very elevated circulate

20c 1875-S NGC MS63. Well struck, particularly for this short-lived denomination. Satiny lustre is accented by shades of delicate lavender-rose and su

25c Pattern. 1869 Judd-727 (R-5). Silver, Reeded Edge. PCGS PR66. Lavender and emerald-green central toning yields to a blend of gold and russet-red i

25c 1873-S Arrows. NGC AU Details, Environmental Damage. Boldly defined surfaces show signs of light cleaning. The obverse reveals areas of light poro

25c 1889 NGC PF65. Even a cursory look at this Gem makes it very evident that it has been well stored over the years since its minting. The surface qu

25c 1892 NTC MS62. Unencumbered, wholly honest olive-russet toning characterizes this completely natural, mint state specimen. Est. $210

50c 1807 Draped Bust. O-102. PCGS Good-6 and a lovely defect-free example. Well balanced, affordable, and appealing in every respect. Est. $210.

50c 1833 O-110. NGC EF40. Rich, wholly honest, handsome russet-grey toning is highlighted by areas of gold and iridescence. Est. $120.

50c 1834 Large Date, Small Letters. O-104. NGC EF40 and very solid for the grade. Shades of olive-russet toning are accented by areas of muted mint fr

50c 1864-S PCGS XF40 and a highly satisfying example of this scarce Civil War issue. Solid for the grade and toned a balanced olive-russet over excell

50c 1880 NGC MS62. Although proofs of this date are available with some degree of regularity, acquiring a high grade business strike is another matter

50c 1892-S PCI Fair-2. The date is bold and the mintmark legible. A smooth space filler of this key issue, and certainly one of the most affordable ex

50c 1967 SMS. PCGS SP67 DCAM. The cameo contrast of this Superb Gem is as deep and rich as could possibly be expected. In fact, this white, watery jew

$1.00 Silver 1798 Heraldic Eagle. BB-123 (R-4). Pointed 9, Close Date. PCGS VF30 and a wholesome, entirely honest example. Natural light to medium gre

$1.00 Silver 1802/1 Wide Date, BB-234, B-3. PCGS VF30. This pale grey example offers even, uniform wear and a well balanced strike. Surviving examples

Three NGC certified MS63 Morgan Dollars: 1878-S, 1884, 1897. All 3 coins are quite nice for the numerical grade. Est. $190

$1.00 Silver. 1885-CC GSA. Choice Br. Unc. Icy-velvet mint bloom bathes well struck, pleasing surfaces. Mounted in the original GSA holder of issue wi

$1.00 Silver. 1892-O NGC MS64 and clearly of premium quality for the numerical grade. The strike is far more assertive than normally encountered on ex

$1.00 Silver. 1900-O/CC NGC MS62 and very arguably worthy of a one point upgrade to MS63. Both the surfaces and strike of this full satiny example are

$1.00 Silver. 1927 NGC MS62. Bold design features accompany a full measure of unbroken icy-satin mint vibrance. Est. $120.

$1.00 Gold. 1849 Open Wreath. Small Head, With L. NGC MS61. Here is an entirely frosty example of this first year of issue gold dollar. Elusive and wo

$1.00 Gold 1850-C PCGS XF45. Honest coppery peripheral toning adorns well defined design elements. Very scarce and enjoying the lowest mintage (only 6

$1.00 Gold. 1859 NGC MS62. Rich golden fields and design elements are completed by overlying frosty mint lustre. Est. $425.

$1.00 Gold 1874 PCGS MS64+. Smooth, assertive surfaces are ablaze in vibrant mint bloom. This borderline Gem would make a fine addition to any collect

$2.50 Gold. 1836 Script 8. NGC AU55. Delicately toned, deep yellow-golden field and design features are complemented by icy underlying mint frost. Thi

$2.50 Gold. 1844-C NGC AU55. Here is a bright, deep yellow-gold example of this elusive Charlotte Mint issue. The numerical grade assigned to this lus