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Browse Catalogue of Stack's March 2006 Auction Limited to: The Northern Bay Collection, Part 2 Page 1 of 35  •  First  Previous  Next  Last  • Goto Page Categories  •  Stack's March 2006 → The Northern Bay Collection, Part 2 → U. S. Half Cents → U. S. Liberty Cap, Head Left 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 3501 1793 Breen 2, Cohen 2 (R-3). Long 7, L above Brow, Crowded Fraction AU-50 $42,000.00 About Uncirculated-50 or better. An exceptional coin that boasts all the features a collector hopes to find in an early Half Cent. The color is light brown throughout with traces of tan and blue. The strike is full for this later die state of the obverse. Well centered on the planchet, with strong doubling noted on Liberty's profile and primary hair curl below her ear, a feature sometimes seen on...  more 3502 1793 Br.3, C.3 (R-3). Short 7, Low 'L,' Crowded Fraction. Mint State-60 MS-60 $52,500.00 A lovely shade of medium brown patina bathes the obverse and reverse. The fields and design features are of exceptional quality for an early Half Cent. Fully struck by the dies, with sharp curls on Liberty and complete definition on the tiny dentils. On the reverse, the wreath leaves show both their minute central and branching veins, and all legends are sharp. No surface problems such as porosity...  more Categories  •  Stack's March 2006 → The Northern Bay Collection, Part 2 → U. S. Half Cents → U. S. Liberty Cap, Head Right Half Cents Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 3503 1794 Br.1a, C.1a (R-3). Widest date, pointed 9. Heavy Wreath, Defects at AM CH AU $9,000.00 Large Edge Letters. Choice About Uncirculated-58. A delightful coin that enjoys a splendid planchet and lovely patina on the obverse. The reverse is well matched in color, although there is a small darker toned area above 'AMER' and portions of the wreath and fraction. Identifiable by an absolutely trivial edge mark on the obverse at 9:00. For eye appeal and overall quality, the present...  more 3504 1794 Br.2b, C.2a. Normal Head, Closest Date, Heavy Wreath, T Leans Left EF-40 $3,000.00 Small Edge Letters. Extremely Fine-40. The surfaces are uniformly microgranular. The strike is decent for this later die state. Examination of the obverse shows strong die clashing below Liberty's nose to her neck from the reverse wreath. The granularity on the planchet obscures any trace of the die crack through 'ERTY', which may or may not have been present. On the reverse, there...  more 3505 1795 Br.2a, C.2a (R-3). Punctuated Date, HALF Below Leaf Tips. Lettered Edge F-12 $1,500.00 Fine-12 but showing signs of an ever so gentle old cleaning on the obverse. The surfaces reveal some trivial porosity on the obverse and reverse, however the appearance is uniform and quite pleasing. The color is a handsome olive-brown. Excellent reverse definition and sharp edge lettering completes this coin. Identifiable by an ever so faint scratch in the field from Liberty's nose...  more 3506 1795 Br.6c, C.6a. No Pole, Triple Leaf at IT. CH AU $9,500.00 Choice About Uncirculated-55 in terms of detail. Struck over a Talbot, Allum & Lee token as usually seen. A very attractive coin that shows pleasing light brown patina and smooth surfaces. A strong loupe will discover two faint initials near Liberty's nose in the field, apparently a 'T. C.' which blend in with the substantial undertype evidence from the TAL token. The reverse is quite...  more 3507 1795 Br.6c, C.6a. No Pole, Triple Leaf at IT. CH VF $1,900.00 A smooth Choice Very Fine-30. Light tan with slight mottling of darker brown on the obverse. Excellent surfaces for the collector, with no contact nicks or bumps seen. On the reverse, there are a couple of small green specks near or on the ribbon. Undertype from the TAL token is present on the obverse and reverse. 3508 1797 Br.1c, C.1. 1 Over 1, Widest HALF. CH F $1,300.00 Choice Fine-15. Light brown and very pleasing for the grade. There are traces of undertype below Liberty's curls and through the dentils below the date. The viewer must look long and hard to find even the most minor of imperfections on the surfaces of this smooth, evenly worn specimen. 3509 1797 Br.2c, C.2 (R-5). Widest Date and Border, Widest HALF. AU-50 $15,000.00 About Uncirculated-50 from a net grade standpoint. Downgraded a bit due to a couple of minor pin scratches. One near the rim above the cap nearly to the 'L', a second near the rim across from her mouth, another on the reverse from the left side of the 'O' in OF to the 'E' in CENT. Sharply struck and impressive both for the type and variety. Traces of undertype are found below the pole and above...  more Categories  •  Stack's March 2006 → The Northern Bay Collection, Part 2 → U. S. Half Cents → U. S. Draped Bust Half Cents Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 3510 1800 Br.1b, C.1. Mint State-64 MS-64 $15,000.00 A wonderful amount of mint red remains that is starting to fade to light brown in minute specks on the obverse and reverse. Well struck by the dies and very attractive for the grade. There are no surface problems or scratches, and the fields and devices are free of unsightly raised spots. This specimen will forever be identifiable by a very minor depression on the rim behind Liberty's...  more 3511 1800 Br.1b, C.1 CH EF $350.00 Detail of a strong Choice Extremely Fine-45 or better. Glossy from an old coating of heavy lacquer on both sides. A later die state with rim crumbling on the upper obverse. A few minor scratches are found on Liberty's neck, and a field nick resides in the right obverse field above Liberty's bust. Scattered minute specks on the reverse and a few thin pin scratches near the top. Good eye...  more 3512 1802/0 Br.2, C.2 (R-3). Second Reverse CH F $6,000.00 Choice Fine-15. A very attractive coin for this notorious issue. The planchet and surfaces are free of usual porosity and the coin is a medium brown. Excellent surfaces show minimal evidence of circulation, and the only identifying mark is a subtle edge bump above OF. Middle die state with weakness on the center of the reverse, and traces of die rust pits before Liberty's mouth and between...  more 3513 1803 Br.1, C.1. Close 03, Fraction Bar to Right Ribbon VF-25 $375.00 Very Fine-25 or better. Light brown throughout with excellent surfaces that show no problem spots or contact marks. A single curling lintmark from the left wreath to 'CE' of CENT is detectable with great effort. Perfect dies. 3514 1803 Br.3, C.3. Widest 03, Closest Zeros AU-53 $750.00 A strong About Uncirculated-53 specimen. Here is a pleasing coin that is toned a light tan but that does show some trivial scattered carbon specks on both the obverse and reverse. The strike is reasonably sharp for this later die state. Obverse swelling through the date, with the usual die clashing surrounding Liberty. The reverse die crack extends from the second 'T' of STATES to the...  more 3515 1804 Br.7, C.8. Spiked Chin, Close Fraction CH AU $1,500.00 Easily Choice About Uncirculated-55 or better. Glossy light tan dominates the surfaces, with a scattering of minor carbon specks on both sides. Sharply struck by the dies for this middle die state, there being an obverse die crack through the tops of LIBERTY and a reverse crack from the top of the 'R' in AMERICA to the rim. Identifiable by an inconsequential thin scratch crossing Liberty's...  more 3516 1804 Br.7, C.8. Spiked Chin, Close Fraction CH AU $2,100.00 Choice About Uncirculated-58. Light brown with traces of mint red in the protected areas of the obverse and reverse. Outstanding surfaces for an early Half Cent, with minimal signs of contact. Middle die state, Breen-III, with a die crack through the tops of LIBERTY and another connecting the 'R' of AMERICA to the rim. 3517 1804 Br.8. C.9. Widest Date, Crack through R. CH AU $900.00 Choice About Uncirculated-55. The obverse is tan save for a darker carbon spot on Liberty's forehead into the field, others much smaller scattered in the fields. On the reverse, the color is mottled brown to tan and remains attractive. Middle die state, Breen-III. Identifiable by a pair of minor microscopic nicks between Liberty's eye and mouth. Excellent eye appeal and quality even...  more 3518 1804 Br.9, C.10. Close Date, High 4, Crack through R. CH AU $750.00 Choice About Uncirculated-55 or better in terms of wear. Cleaned in the distant past with the resulting induced orange hue familiar to most copper experts. Nevertheless, the surfaces and strike are clean and sharp, and remain attractive. Identifiable by a reverse lint mark arcing from the rim through 'UN' of UNITED nearly to the rim above 'I'. Early die state, Breen-I. 3519 1804 Br.10, C.13. Plain 4, No Stems AU-50 $500.00 Detail of About Uncirculated-50. Cleaned to a bright orange with traces of tan starting to appear on the high points of the devices. A thin scratch is found crossing Liberty's ribbons into the field and rim above. Another slightly heavier scratch slips through the lower left obverse field to the rim. Appealing despite the cleaning. Early die state as usually seen. 3520 1804 Br.11, C.12. Crosslet 4, High, No Stems EF-40 $200.00 Extremely Fine-40 or thereabouts. Medium brown and glossy. A later die state with clashing and die rust present on the obverse. One dull nick behind Liberty's eye and a couple of minor nicks are found just above her chest and drapery. A few short scratches are present on the lower right reverse. 3521 1804 Br.12, C.11. Plain 4, Stems, 11 Berries. (R-4) F-12 $230.00 Fine-12 with respect to wear. Traces of faint graffiti are found in both the left and right obverse field. Toned medium brown throughout with no other surface problems. A scarce die pairing, and this appears to be a later die state with reverse bulging through the center, wreath and ribbon. 3522 1805 Br.1, C.1. Medium 5, Double Top, No Stems EF-40 $600.00 Easily Extremely Fine-40 with claims to a higher grade. Light brown on the devices, lighter in the fields. Excellent surface quality for the grade, and a coin that retains most of the eye appeal hoped for from a collector. 3523 1805 Br.4, C.4. Large 5, Stems CH VF $200.00 Choice Very Fine-35 and exhibiting average surfaces for the grade. Medium brown with slight mottling to blue on the reverse. No surface problems aside from a raised corrosion spot in the wreath left of CENT, another on the right lowest pair of leaves and a small speck between 'CA' of AMERICA. This is Breen die state IV. 3524 1806 Br.1, C.2. (R-4). Small Low 6, Stems F-12 $750.00 A strong Fine-12 or better. Dark brown and average for the grade. Identifiable by a minor scratch before Liberty's chin and neck. A fine pin scratch extends through her chest into her hair, and there is a small nick below her lovelock. Tiny planchet flakes are found around the fraction. 3525 1806 Br.3, C.1. Small High 6, No Stems CH EF $250.00 Choice Extremely Fine-45, nearly About Uncirculated. An early die state, Breen II with minor clashmarks surrounding Liberty. The surfaces are generally smooth on both the obverse and reverse. Medium brown with darker specks on both sides. The devices reveal some minor deposits. 3526 1806 Br.4, C.4. Large 6, Stems. Mint State-60 MS-60 $550.00 - with respect to wear. Cleaned long ago and now displaying a faded orange-red mix on the obverse and reverse. As is typically seen, the strike is strong on Liberty's hair, but weak on her bust, as well as on the lower right and upper left portions of the wreath. A few minor traces of carbon and trivial handling marks are seen with a loupe. Still appealing for the grade. 3527 1806 Br.4, C.4. Large 6, Stems. Mint State-60 MS-60 $500.00 Cleaned with resulting hairlines detectable on both sides under close scrutiny. The coloration simulates that of a faded red example. The usual striking weakness is present on Liberty's bust and on the wreath. Likely from the Chapman Hoard and cleaned to remove toning or carbon. 3528 1807 Br.1, C.1 CH VF $150.00 Choice Very Fine-30 with respect to wear. Gently cleaned very long ago and now exhibiting light olive-brown patina with reddish tints in the protected portions of the fields. Minute carbon specks and a spot on Liberty's neck are found when examined. 3529 1808/7 Br.2, C.2. (High R-3) VF-25 $1,100.00 Very Fine-25 and toned a medium brown. The surfaces are clean for the grade, although there are some trivial marks on and near Liberty's face. The strike is a touch weak on the upper right reverse. Breen die state I. 3530 1808/7 Br.2, C.2. (High R-3) VF-25 $1,700.00 Detail of Very Fine-25, however there are some scattered ancient pinpoint marks at the central obverse. Rich olive-brown and otherwise attractive. A later die state with the rim cud to 'TY'. Breen die state VI. Page 1 of 35  •  First  Previous  Next  Last  • Goto Page

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