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Categories • Stack's March 2005 → The Morrison Family and Lawrence C. Licht Collections → U. S. Small Cents → U. S. Flying Eagle and Indian Head Cents |
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Lot # |
Description |
Grade |
Hammer Price |
1046 |
1856 Snow 3. High leaf at C.
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CH EF |
$12,000.00 |
Choice Extremely Fine. This example of the 1856 Cent saw actual circulation, illustrating the numismatic dictum that circulated examples are far more elusive than Proofs of this prized date. Few entered circulation, since the 1856 coins were intended as Patterns to show influential Congressmen the kind of coin the Mint hoped would replace the Copper Large Cents. This coin's somewhat... more |
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1047 |
1857 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
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CH BU |
$850.00 |
A well impressed strike has brought out knife-sharp details. The color is a lovely golden-brown that adds to the appeal. A splendid example of this short-lived type. |
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1048 |
1857
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CH AU |
$210.00 |
Choice About Uncirculated. A well struck example showing full feathers and pleasant olive-gold surfaces; 1908'S' Indian. Fine. Trouble-free wear, glossy brown surfaces create appeal. 2 pieces. |
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1049 |
1857
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AB EF |
$190.00 |
Very Fine or better. A satisfying circulated example that was not abused; 1858 Large Letters. About Extremely Fine. Pale tan surfaces show no distractions worthy of mention; 1861 Indian Cent. About Uncirculated. A pleasing coin with just very light wear. 3 pieces. |
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1050 |
1858 Large Letters
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CH AU |
$325.00 |
Choice About Uncirculated. Attractive with just light cabinet friction; 1859 Indian Cent. About Uncirculated. Pleasing one-year type coin; 1860 Extremely Fine. Problem-free; 1863 About Uncirculated. Lightly circulated with protected lustre. 4 pieces. |
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1051 |
1861 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
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VERY CH BU |
$220.00 |
Cartwheeling lustre leaps from the surfaces of this eye appealing coin. A glass reveals some hairlines, but they do not distract from the overall look. A tougher date in high grades. |
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1052 |
1862 Brilliant Uncirculated
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BU |
$55.00 |
Boldness of strike and lustrous surfaces come together for a handsome look. Remnants of original mint color peek through for additional appeal. |
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1053 |
1864 Copper-Nickel. Gem Brilliant Proof
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GEM BR PF |
$2,750.00 |
Watery smooth fields beautifully accentuate the frosted design elements for a superb cameo effect. A spectacular beauty that is even more appealing when you realize it was part of a mintage of just 370 pieces. PCGS PR65CAM. |
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1054 |
1864 Copper-Nickel. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
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VERY CH BU |
$200.00 |
Original golden mint color gives this example a flashy look. A sharp strike and satiny lustre add to the charming appearance. |
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1055 |
1864 Bronze
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AU |
$130.00 |
About Uncirculated detail, but with some corrosion; 1865 Extremely Fine. Medium brown with some deposits; 1866 Good. Unusual dark rust color; 1868 Extremely Fine. Chocolate brown with no problems. 4 pieces. |
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1056 |
1864-L
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CH EF |
$400.00 |
Choice Extremely Fine. A glossy chocolate brown example of this popular variety; 1872 Strong Very Fine. A minuscule 12:00 edge bruise can be located only under the closest of scrutiny; 1908'S' Choice Fine. A smooth tan-brown example of San Francisco's earliest Cent. 3 pieces. |
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1057 |
1865 Repunched 18
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CH AU |
$200.00 |
Choice About Uncirculated and virtually Mint State. A handsome chocolate brown specimen with glossy surfaces; 1875 Choice About Uncirculated, and virtually Mint State. A lustrous coin with some hints of mint color; 1876 About Uncirculated. A pleasing coin with just a touch of cabinet friction. 3 pieces. |
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1058 |
1867 Brilliant Uncirculated
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BU |
$160.00 |
A bold strike gives way to sharp details. Bright mint color looks attractive but is most likely not original. |
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1059 |
1868
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AU |
$375.00 |
Extremely Fine. Attractive brown color but with some unfortunate corrosion patches; 1870 About Uncirculated. Very little actual wear, but there is some faint obverse granularity and the color is an unnatural bright orange; 1871 About Uncirculated. Pleasant but for some staining at the headdress; 1873 Closed 3. Extremely Fine. Choice obverse, but the reverse is dark and exhibits some deposits... more |
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1060 |
1869 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
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VERY CH BU |
$600.00 |
- nearly Gem. This beautiful red and brown coin shows razor-sharp detail. Radiant mint lustre leaps from the pristine surfaces. |
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1061 |
1869
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AU |
$300.00 |
Another. About Uncirculated. This distinctive example has glossy brown surfaces and a mere touch of rub at the cheek. |
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1062 |
1870 Brilliant Uncirculated
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BU |
$300.00 |
This example shows velvety lustre, but the bright orange color is not original. |
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1063 |
1871 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
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VERY CH BU |
$325.00 |
Satiny mint bloom bathes the surfaces of this wholesome red and brown beauty. |
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1064 |
1872
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VG |
$90.00 |
Very Good. A chocolate brown coin with no serious distractions. Many would be tempted to grade this coin Fine. |
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1065 |
1873 Closed 3
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CH AU |
$175.00 |
Choice About Uncirculated. Pleasing smooth chocolate brown surfaces show some hints of mint red color in the protected areas. |
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1066 |
1874 Brilliant Uncirculated
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BU |
$90.00 |
- with claims to Choice. Red and brown. Full Choice but for some mild spotting on either side. |
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1067 |
1874
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AU |
$70.00 |
Another. About Uncirculated. This coin saw little actual circulation, but the toning is splotchy and the reverse is quite dark. |
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1068 |
1875
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AU |
$75.00 |
Very Fine. Medium brown with a few minuscule verdigris spots; 1882, 1883, 1885, 1890 About Uncirculated. All are brown and problem-free. A couple have faint hints of red remaining. 5 pieces. |
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1069 |
1876
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AU |
$110.00 |
About Uncirculated. A glossy medium brown example with a woodgrain color scheme on the obverse. |
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1070 |
1877
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EF |
$1,650.00 |
Extremely Fine. This glossy brown example shows some very minor reverse deposits but has an otherwise well balanced patina. This is the key date to the Indian Cent series and one of the most popular dates in all U.S. coins. A pleasing example with very limited evidence of circulation. |
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1071 |
1877
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G |
$400.00 |
Good. Another with a very clear date and generally strong devices, making this pleasing brown coin a very acceptable example of the true key date of the entire Indian Cent coinage. |
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1072 |
1878 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
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CH BU |
$175.00 |
Satiny lustre graces the surfaces of this red and brown specimen. |
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1073 |
1879 Gem Brilliant Proof
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GEM BR PF |
$1,000.00 |
Deep red fields are watery and reflective. The motifs are lightly frosted for a mild cameo effect. A distinguished coin with razor sharp detail. PCGS PR65RD. |
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1074 |
1879 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
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CH BU |
$60.00 |
A glossy red and brown example with attractive lustre, but a glass does find spotting on the reverse. |
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1075 |
1880, 1881, 1889 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
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CH BU |
$260.00 |
A stunning trio of lustrous red and brown beauties. 3 pieces. |
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