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Browse Catalogue of Coin Galleries December 2005 Auction Limited to: United States Coins Page 2 of 22  •  First  Previous  Next  Last  • Goto Page Categories  •  Coin Galleries December 2005 → United States Coins → U. S. Half Cents → U. S. Classic Head Half Cents Print these Realized Prices! You'll need the Adobe PDF Reader to view and/or print the prices realized sheet. Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 2031 1828 Br.2, C.3. 13 Stars, High Leaf beyond 'S' F-12 $50.00 Fine-12. Wear is moderate and problem-free, fields and devices are light brown. 2032 1828 Br.3, C.2. 12 Stars EF-45 $140.00 Extremely Fine-45. Some light porosity present. Boldly struck with a wealth of detail, deep glossy brown surfaces add to the coin's appeal. Scarce. 2033 1828 Br.3, C.2. 12 Stars EF-45 $140.00 Extremely Fine-45. A second deep-brown specimen of nearly identical glossy appeal, one tic in the obverse field. Scarce. 2034 1829 Br.1, C.1 F-12 $50.00 Fine-12. Light reddish-brown, a coin displaying problem-free circulation yet much detail. 2035 1829 Br.1, C.1 F-12 $35.00 Fine-12. A second showing lighter tan-gold over fields and generally bold reliefs. 2036 1829 Br.1, C.1 VG-8 $50.00 Very Good-8. A third showing measurably greater circulation, deeply glossy brown fields. 2037 1832 Br.1, C.1. High Leaf Right of 'S' EF-40 $60.00 Extremely Fine-40. Generally well detailed devices join uneven reddish-brown fields suggesting an old cleaning. 2038 1832 Br.3, C.3. Repunched 'D' EF-45 $60.00 Extremely Fine-45. Delightful reddish-brown complements strong detail that emphasizes overall visual quality. 2039 1835 Br.1, C.1. ST Apart AU-53 $75.00 About Uncirculated-53. Actual circulation is minimal, but the coin has been recolored a rather bright orange-red. 2040 1835 Br.1, C.1. S T Distant AU-53 $140.00 Extremely Fine-45 in wear and detail; 1835 Br.2, C.2. ST Close. About Uncirculated-53. Here are two high quality Classic Heads, the first dark glossy brown, the second lighter reddish-brown. Both are sharply struck. 2 pieces. Categories  •  Coin Galleries December 2005 → United States Coins → U. S. Half Cents → U. S. Coronet Head Half Cents Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 2041 1849 Br.4, C.1. Large Date, Small Berries VG-8 $60.00 Very Good-8. This medium brown coin with rose-red highlights saw its share of problem-free circulation. 2042 1851 Br.1, C.1 EF-45 $90.00 Extremely Fine-45. The appeal of an extremely sharp strike is accentuated by deep reddish-brown surfaces. 2043 1851 Br.1, C.1 EF-45 $75.00 Extremely Fine-45. Another sharply detailed example showing lightly enhanced mahogany coloration. 2044 1853 Br.1, C.1 EF-40 $70.00 Extremely Fine-40. Near-tan devices stand out boldly from deeper brown fields. 2045 1854 Br.1, C.1 EF-45 $65.00 Extremely Fine-45. No rust dot on 'I' in AMERICA, glossy medium brown fields show a tic below the chin. 2046 1855 Br.1, C.1 EF-40 $75.00 Extremely Fine-40. Glossy deep brown surfaces show remarkably little wear with neither marks nor defects. 2047 1856 Br.2a, C.1. No Rust on 'I.' Mint State-60 MS-60 $142.00 This coin boasts delightful deep glossy brown surfaces and crisp strike. A glass finds a few scattered marks. Categories  •  Coin Galleries December 2005 → United States Coins → U. S. Large Cents → U. S. Liberty Cap Large Cents Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 2048 1794 Sheldon 20b (R-4+). Head of 1793. Edge of 1794 VG-8 $425.00 Very Good-8 details. Olive-brown surfaces show some hints of red from an old cleaning. The date is bold and all legends can be made out. Unfortunately the surfaces of this example are heavily corroded. An affordable specimen of this scarce Red Book type. 2049 1794 S.20b (R-4+). Head of 1793. Edge of 1794 G-6 $410.00 Good-6 details. The date is clear and the head has enough detail to be clearly identifiable. The reverse has little detail, but the dentilation is strong. Unfortunately the surfaces are quite rough and mostly charcoal gray in color. 2050 1794 S.20b (R-4+). Head of 1793. Edge of 1794 G-4 $390.00 Good-4 details. This example shows a brown and olive color scheme. The head and date are strong, but the reverse has only light details except for the bold dentils. The surfaces display moderate corrosion throughout. A scarce variety. 2051 1794 S.43 F-12 $65.00 With the obverse details approaching that of a Fine-12 coin it is hindered by a series of porous encrustations. Some flatness in the central reverse while the planchet itself is rather free of any detracting hits or digs. Categories  •  Coin Galleries December 2005 → United States Coins → U. S. Large Cents → U. S. Draped Bust Large Cents Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 2052 1796 VF-35 $180.00 Fair-2. The obverse shows some detail, but the reverse is nonexistant; 1825 Fine-15. A pleasing coin with good surfaces, but possibly recolored; 1832 Very Fine-35. A smooth and attractive coin with problem-free surfaces. 3 pieces. 2053 1798 S.161. Wide Date, 9 8 AG-3 $120.00 About Good-3. This fascinating dark brown piece shows most of the date, reverse legend and the bold rim break over 'TATES' contrasting with weakly struck centers; 1811 S.287. Fair-2. Date and reverse legend are legible, an old scratch or two can be found. 2 pieces. 2054 1803 S.243. 'Bald Spot' over 1, No Stems VF-35 $85.00 Very Fine-35 in terms of wear. Medium brown surfaces show some obverse marks, the reverse has old residue near the center. 2055 1807 S.275. Small Wide Date, R far from Hair VF-30 $100.00 Very Fine-30 sharpness, but surfaces are granular with traces of an old reverse deposit. The reverse is so boldly rotated as to present near-medal alignment. Categories  •  Coin Galleries December 2005 → United States Coins → U. S. Large Cents → U. S. Classic Head Large Cents Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 2056 1808 S.279. 'T' Low in CENT. VG-8 $90.00 Very Good-8. Normal and appropriate wear and generally granular surfaces distinguish this Classic Head piece. 2057 1810 S.281 VF-30 $220.00 Very Fine-30 details evident despite minor surface pitting. The overdate clearly shows. 2058 1810 S.284 (R-3) G-4 $160.00 Good-6. This coin has granular surfaces and is struck just a hair off center, but not enough to affect any of the devices; 1812 S.289 Good-4. A medium brown example with just light porosity; 1821 Newcomb 2. Good-4. A smooth example that shows signs of contact. 3 pieces. 2059 1811/0 S.286 VG-8 $95.00 Very Good-8. Wear is remarkably even, a glass finds a few ancient toned-over scratches. 2060 1811/0 S.286 AG-3 $60.00 About Good-3. Reverse detail is quite clear, both sides are dark brown. 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