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Categories • Stack's January 2006 → The Americana Sale → U. S. Twenty Cent Pieces |
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Lot # |
Description |
Grade |
Hammer Price |
| 2192 |
1875 Choice Brilliant Proof
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CH BR PF |
$2,100.00
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- and approaching a Gem classification. A deep blush of jade-golden peripheral iridescence frames pale russet centers. The underlying fields are fully mirrored and free of all but the most trivial of hairlines. A total of 2,790 Proofs of this issue were minted. Bearing in mind the short life of this denomination, and the small Proof mintages of the other dates that were struck as Proofs,... more |
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| 2193 |
1875 Choice Brilliant Proof
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CH BR PF |
$3,000.00
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This glittering example of the first date is distinguished by unusually rich obverse russet-gold contrasting with a largely silver reverse. Wonderfully original surfaces are the basis of this coin's beauty. Although 2,790 Proofs were struck, far fewer survive without impairment. NGC PF63. |
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| 2194 |
1875'S' Brilliant Uncirculated
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BU |
$1,050.00
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- and near-Choice. A marvelously detailed strike is emphasized by delicate clear gold. This reverse shows fascinating die cracks through both the denomination and legend. PCGS MS62. |
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| 2195 |
1875'S' Brilliant Uncirculated
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BU |
$400.00
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Well struck and attractive with a good deal of frosty lustre. Just a hint of soft russet coloration adds to the pleasing look. |
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| 2196 |
1875'S'
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CH AU |
$300.00
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Choice About Uncirculated. A lightly toned example that is nicely struck. A few light marks but none too serious. A decent coin for the type collector. |
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| 2197 |
1876 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
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VERY CH BU |
$2,600.00
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Frosty silver lustre shares smooth surfaces with a wisp of clear gold. A business strike mintage of only 14,640 assures this date its place among the more elusive issues of thIS exceptionally short-lived denomination. PCGS MS64. |
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| 2198 |
1876
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CH EF |
$675.00
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Choice Extremely Fine. Here is a coin that saw just brief circulation. The original surfaces have taken on a lovely lilac gray tone that is seldom found on circulated examples. |
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