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Browse Catalogue of Stack's January 2006 Auction Limited to: The Americana Sale → U. S. Large Cents Page 1 of 6  •  First  Previous  Next  Last  • Goto Page Categories  •  Stack's January 2006 → The Americana Sale → U. S. Large Cents → U. S. Flowing Hair, Chain Reverse Large 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 1780 1793 Chain AMERICA. Sheldon 4 (R-3). Periods VF-30 $24,000.00 Very Fine-30. Light, even brown surfaces, well defined lettering and essentially full detail on the devices are among this coin's initial attractions. Bold periods appear after date and LIBERTY, the reverse shows a high fraction within the crisply defined links of chain. A single hit may be sought out at 'C' of CENT. Here is a thoroughly satisfying example of a beloved and historic early...  more Categories  •  Stack's January 2006 → The Americana Sale → U. S. Large Cents → U. S. Flowing Hair, Wreath Reverse Large Cents Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 1781 1793 S.7 (R-6-). Wreath. Vine & Bars Edge F-12 $14,000.00 Fine-12. Glossy deep chestnut brown surfaces are incredibly uniform in tone. The devices and legends are evenly worn to a pleasing overall smoothness, while the surrounding fields exhibit a matte-like texture as a result of granularity. Despite the texture in the fields, this specimen is surprisingly attractive. As most specimens known of this rare variety grade Fine or less, this specimen...  more 1782 1793 S.9. Wreath. Vine & Bars Edge F-12 $1,000.00 Fine-12 in terms of wear. Dark ebony brown surfaces exhibit some golden-tan toning at the high points of the devices and in the fields. Date is a bit weak, the final digit missing as a result of a planchet flaw or other disfigurement at the rim at the lower obverse. Here is a coin that would make a fine place holder for this type or variety in one's collection. 1783 1793 S.9. Wreath. Vine & Bars Edge VG-8 $1,300.00 Very Good-8. A relatively well balanced coin with medium brown toning. A few areas of light porosity are noted, otherwise the surfaces are mostly hard. Some of the rim has been heavily ''spooned'' in an attempt to smooth it out. Here is a coin that has a decent appearance and should be seriously considered. 1784 1793 S.9. Wreath. Plain Edge(?) G-6 $2,200.00 Good-6. Here is an enigmatic Wreath Cent with what appears to be a Plain Edge, a subvariety of which only two were previously known. Close scrutiny under magnification reveals a few light marks that appear to be the faint remnants of the bars that would be found on the Vine and Bars edge. The coin is in a very late die state with the reverse die failing at the lower right area of the...  more 1785 1793 S.10 (R-4). Wreath. Vine & Bars Edge F-12 $1,000.00 Fine-12 or better from the actual standpoint of wear. However, fields and devices exhibit a uniform, pebbly quality that is either the result of porosity or some attempt to enhance this coin's surfaces. What appears like a lamination has peeled back from the rim at 2:00 on the obverse and become a part of Miss Liberty's forehead. Date and sprig above date are strong, making this a fine specimen...  more Categories  •  Stack's January 2006 → The Americana Sale → U. S. Large Cents → U. S. Liberty Cap Large Cents Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 1786 1793 S.13 (R-4-). Liberty Cap G-6 / AG-3 $3,750.00 Good-6/About Good-3. Here is a well circulated specimen of this most challenging 1793 Large Cent type. High circulated grade specimens of this 1793 Liberty Cap Large Cent are extremely rare, putting pressure on specimens in all grades. This specimen boasts a full date, Miss Liberty and LIBERTY, while the upper and lower reverse are worn smooth. Surfaces are a pleasing deep brown shade...  more 1787 1794 S.17A (R-5-). Head of 1793. Edge of 1793 F-12 $4,750.00 Fine-12. Smooth, olive brown surfaces are exquisite for the issue, with a few minor areas of darker brown along Miss Liberty's hair curls. Both the date and the all important obverse effigy are clear and bold, as are all the legends and the wreath on the reverse. This coin's only arm's length detractions are several edge and rim bruises noted mostly on the obverse. Here is a coin that...  more 1788 1794 S.18A (R-6). Head of 1793. Edge of 1793 AG-3 $1,900.00 About Good-3. Lovely chocolate brown surfaces are relatively smooth on both sides, interrupted only by a series of intermittent small hits that do not detract from this already well worn Large Cent. The all important obverse head device of 1793 is boldly defined, the wreath on the reverse is similarly bold. The date and peripheral legends are weak to nonexistent, however. Here is a wholesome...  more 1789 1794 S.23 (R-4+) VF-30 $650.00 Very Fine-30 in terms of wear. Dark brown fields on both sides exhibit porosity as well as signs of smoothing, especially on the obverse. Here is the perfect example of this ''shattered obverse'' variety for the collector who demands strongly detailed coins and is willing to sacrifice surface quality. 1790 1794 S.24 VF-30 $550.00 Very Fine-30. Dark ebony-brown surfaces are quite hard and attractive, exhibiting only minor granularity. There are some minor planchet flaws on the obverse, one of which partially obscures the '4' in the date. 1791 1794 S.29 EF-40 $4,000.00 Extremely Fine-40. Luscious, chocolate brown surfaces are smooth, evenly worn and wholly problem-free. The hair strands are mostly full and well-defined, seemingly flowing in the wind. Dentilation is about 50% on the obverse, while a bold, full set of denticles on the reverse provides a powerful frame to the gently worn wreath and legends. This coin's lovely surfaces, wonderful color...  more 1792 1794 S.30 VF-30 $250.00 Very Fine-30 or better in terms of wear. Dark brown surfaces range from hard and glossy to porous, with a decent overall appearance. Designs, date and legends are full and well-defined, interrupted only by some ancient scuffs on the obverse. 1793 1794 S.31 VF-20 $700.00 Very Fine-20. Chocolate brown with ruddy overtones, this coin's surfaces are rather attractive despite some light, yet visible porosity on both obverse and reverse. Here is a wonderful representative of these early, heavy ''big pennies.'' 1794 1794 S.38 (R-5) AG-3 $260.00 About Good-3. Dark brown and uniformly porous, this coin has seen better days. The edges have been battered to produce high rims on both sides, and the reverse has suffered a hard hit at around 9:30. Despite its issues, this rare variety will fill a hole in the patient die variety collector's holdings. 1795 1794 S.44 EF-40 $700.00 Extremely Fine-40 in terms of wear but the coin exhibits uniform light porosity throughout. The strike is strong over surfaces that are better than average for a porous coin. A few light facial tics are seen but none are too serious. A good coin for the collector that is more concerned with appearance and strike and not so concerned with surface condition. 1796 1794 S.48 (R-5). Starred Reverse AG-3 $9,500.00 About Good-3. Here is a wonderfully smooth, rather attractive olive-brown specimen of a storied Large Cent variety that is most often found in a corroded, generally wretched state of preservation. The obverse is quite smooth and well-defined, with some weakness noted in the date and LIBERTY. The all important reverse is strong in two main areas, while the rest is weak to nonexistent....  more 1797 1794 S.55 VF-30 $375.00 Very Fine-30, or a bit finer in terms of wear. Lovely deep chestnut brown surfaces exhibit a measurable amount of gloss on both sides, creating a pleasing overall effect. Both obverse and reverse are peppered with tiny circulation marks, in addition to a longer planchet flaw connecting a leaf to the 'M' in AMERICA. The coin is well struck overall, but for some weakness at the base of...  more 1798 1794 S.57 VF-30 $400.00 Very Fine-30 in terms of wear. Surfaces are glossy with ample, yet uniform porosity affecting the fields. A patch of corrosion is noted at Miss Liberty's face on this otherwise very well struck 1794 Cent. 1799 1794 S.59 (R-3) EF-40 $1,100.00 Extremely Fine-40. Rich coffee bean brown surfaces are abundantly smooth and glossy, lending a pleasing overall appearance to this significant ''Head of 1794'' type coin. Strike is bold on the overall, but a misalignment of the dies has caused a trifling weakness at the upper obverse and lower left reverse rims. A few minor, ancient pinscratches on the obverse should be noted for complete...  more 1800 1794 S.59 (R-3) F-12 $300.00 Fine-12 details. This medium brown example has some paler undertones from a past cleaning. The coin has good details but there is some pitting at the reverse. 1801 1794 S.62 (R-4+) F-15 $500.00 Fine-15. Steely-brown surfaces exhibit lighter tan highlights on this evenly worn, ever so slightly porous coin. A slight convexity in the flan has focused wear on the central reverse, causing the 'ENT' of CENT to fade away. Struck from the die state with the large die break at the rim behind Miss Liberty's head. Here is a significant specimen of this very scarce Sheldon variety. 1802 1794 S.64 (R-5-). Missing Fraction Bar EF-45 $2,000.00 Extremely Fine-45 or better in terms of wear. Boldly struck devices and legends appear to leap from this coin's generally hard, glossy and lightly granular surfaces. Very dark brown and verging on black, this coin is missing its denticles below the date where they seem to have been sheared off. Here is an incredibly well-detailed specimen of this variety best known for its complete lack...  more 1803 1794 S.65 VF-25 $1,400.00 Very Fine-25. Here is an early copper that has pleasing eye appeal. The surfaces display light even granularity, but there are no major surface problems. The coin is in Breen's Die State IX, with multiple die cracks, the heaviest ones being found at the reverse. The strike is quite bold at the left side of the coin, but shows weakness at the right side due to this failing die state. 1804 1794 S.65 VF-20 $550.00 Very Fine-20. The obverse is a dark coffee bean brown, while the reverse is a perceptibly lighter brown. Both sides are hard and glossy, with only a minor grainy patch below Miss Liberty's cap. Due to an axial misalignment of the dies, the lower obverse and upper reverse are boldly struck, while the upper obverse and lower reverse are weakly defined. Here is an attractive coin for the...  more 1805 1794 S.66 (R-5) G-4 / AG-3 $650.00 Good-4/About Good-3. Fields are a dark brown, encircling lighter olive-brown devices on both sides. The central and lower reverse are indistinct, but there are enough details on both sides to make positive die variety attribution. A tiny edge bruise is noted at 2:00. 1806 1794 S.67 (R-3) VF-30 $500.00 Very Fine-30. Here is a coin with a wonderful arm's length appearance, featuring glossy earthen brown surfaces. Magnification reveals some ancient, long since toned over hairlines on both sides. A slightly brighter hairline meanders the length of Miss Liberty and an edge bruise is noted on both sides. 1807 1794 S.68 (R-5). Bisecting Crack F-12 $3,250.00 Fine-12. Charming olive-brown devices and legends are surrounded by a slightly darker brown shade, lending this coin an attractive cameo-like contrast. Surfaces are uniformly lightly porous and appear glossy due to a thick layer of lacquer or some other such substance. Here is a very acceptable specimen of this rare variety that is easily discerned by the jagged die crack that meanders...  more 1808 1794 S.70 F-15 $300.00 Fine-15, or finer. Deep brown and glossy, this coin features areas of light granularity and a few minor hits in the obverse field and at the reverse rim. 1809 1794 S.72. Head of 1795 VF-20 $650.00 Very Fine-20. Hard and lightly glossy, dark brown surfaces exhibit a touch of minor granularity on both sides. A couple minor rim bruises and a well hidden shallow dig under 'S' of STATES are noted on both sides. Despite these few minor flaws, this specimen of the important ''Head of 1795'' type will surely find a welcoming home in a well chosen type coin collection. 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