The Pre Long Beach Auction - September 2011

1826 C-2 R3+ F15. Sharpness closer to VF20 but there are a few very faint hairline scratches on the reverse, mostly under the wreath. These hairlines

1826 C-2 R3+ VF20. Sharpness VF25 or slightly better but light contact marks cover the obverse, including a long, thin nick in the field before the no

1828 C-1 R1 MS62. Lustrous light bluish steel with 20% of the slightly faded mint red remaining. There are microscopic specks of carbon under the A in

1828 C-1 R1 AU58+. Lustrous medium chocolate and steel brown. A choice mint state piece except for a dark olive brown spot of extremely fine carbon th

1828 C-1 R1 AU50. Glossy olive brown and dark chocolate. Great eye appeal, just a touch of friction on the highest points. LDS, Manley state 3.0. The

1828 C-1 R1 EF45. Slightly sharper but lightly cleaned and retoned light golden brown and tan. Only a light touch of friction on the highest points fr

1828 C-2 R1 12-Star Obverse EF45. Sharpness close to mint state but there are traces of extremely faint roughness well hidden under the glossy dark ol

1828 C-2 R1 12-Star Obverse EF40. Slightly sharper but lightly cleaned and retoned glossy dark olive and chocolate with overtones of dark bluish steel

1828 C-2 R1 12-Star Obverse Counterstamped VF20. Glossy medium brown and light chocolate. Struck 20% off center to K-1. Counterstamped on both sides w

1828 C-2 R1 12-Star Obverse G4. Double Struck Off Center, Off Center Reverse Brockage Maker. A few points sharper but the surfaces are a bit rough, es