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Categories  •  Stack's May 2006 The May Sale U. S. Small Cents U. S. Flying Eagle Cents
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Lot # Description GradeView our Explanation of Comparative Grading Hammer Price
1573 1856 Snow 3 CH AU $11,000.00
1856 Snow 3. Choice About Uncirculated. Frosty, lustrous surfaces are a light straw gold hue, with...
Choice About Uncirculated. Frosty, lustrous surfaces are a light straw gold hue, with coppery tones edging the devices and legends on both sides. Strike is average to above average for the issue, with sharp rims and a perfectly squared edge. This coin saw brief circulation, with subtle wear accruing to the high points and some minor spotting developing in the right obverse field. It...  more
1574 1856 Snow 9 AU $7,500.00
1856 Snow 9. Circulated Proof. About Uncirculated, or finer in strict terms of wear. Rich golden bronze...
Circulated Proof. About Uncirculated, or finer in strict terms of wear. Rich golden bronze surfaces exhibit subtle lustre in the protected areas. This coin has seen brief circulation, during which time it received several small tics, scratches and scuffs on both sides. A mint-made planchet lamination through the eagle's beak and another at 12:30 at the reverse rim are noted for completeness....  more
1575 1857 Reverse Die of Snow PR2. Gem Brilliant Proof GEM BR PF $18,000.00
1857 Reverse Die of Snow PR2. Gem Brilliant Proof. Richly gleaming pale red-gold fields display outstandingly...
Richly gleaming pale red-gold fields display outstandingly bold reflectivity. Both sides boast needle-sharp strikes with squared rims and meticulous detail in the eagle's feathers and the leaf veins of the reverse wreath. The number of surviving 1857 Flying Eagle Proofs is uncertain. Flying Eagle researcher Richard Snow identifies three Proof dies, this one showing a sharp spike upward from...  more
1576 1857 Brilliant Uncirculated BU $160.00

An exacting strike is enhanced by mellow shades of colorful iridescent toning over satisfying amber mint lustre. A 2mm scratch is found over the date and a natural planchet lamination may be seen in the field on the reverse to the left of the 'O' in ONE, typical of this brittle alloy.
1577 1858 Small Letters. Snow PR4. Doubled E in ONE. Brilliant Proof BR PF $6,000.00
1858 Small Letters. Snow PR4. Doubled E in ONE. Brilliant Proof, on the threshold of fully Choice....
- on the threshold of fully Choice. Razor sharp strike is seen in the wing tips and leaf veins, a tiny toning dot appears on the rim over 'C' in AMERICA. The most delicate pale gold sheen enhances the smooth fields and reliefs to assure maximum visual appeal.
1578 1858 Small Letters. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $1,400.00
1858 Small Letters. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. A superbly struck coin that exhibits notable...
A superbly struck coin that exhibits notable strike doubling on the obverse. Crisp doubling of the letters is quite visible. Splendid cocoa brown radiance surrounds the bold details.
Categories  •  Stack's May 2006 The May Sale U. S. Small Cents U. S. Indian Head Cents
Lot # Description GradeView our Explanation of Comparative Grading Hammer Price
1579 1860 Pointed Bust. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $375.00

Frosty, cartwheel lustre enlivens this coin's straw gold surfaces, with richer copper toning at the peripheries of both sides. Well struck and very attractive. The Pointed Bust represents only about 1 in 20 1860's, making this hub type decidedly scarcer than the much more commonly encountered Rounded Bust. PCGS MS63.
1580 1868 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $620.00
1868 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated. This bright red example displays a very sharp strike. The surfaces...
This bright red example displays a very sharp strike. The surfaces are virtually perfect and satiny lustre completely bathes the coin for a compelling look. A wonderful specimen that is sure to please even the most selective collector.
1581 1868 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $620.00

Silky red lustre cartwheels over the pristine surfaces for a stunning degree of eye appeal. A touch of weakness is found on the reverse at the shield but the coin is otherwise fully struck.
1582 1868 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $620.00

A bright red example with lustre that appears to leap from the surfaces. The strike is ample though there is some slight weakness particularly at the shield. An eye appealing specimen.
1583 1868 BU $240.00

About Uncirculated or better. A pleasing example with traces of mint red on the reverse; 1879 Brilliant Uncirculated, and nearly Choice. This lovely red and brown example is quite lustrous. 2 pieces.
1584 1869 EF to AU $280.00

Extremely Fine and close to About Uncirculated. Here is a lovely example with a deep olive patina and glossy hard surfaces.
1585 1870 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $600.00

- with claims to the Gem category. Delicately faded mint red color gives this coin a wonderful look. Silky mint lustre blankets the surfaces, adding to the magnificent appeal.
1586 1871 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $750.00
1871 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated. Satiny mint bloom dances over the surfaces of this pristine specimen....
Satiny mint bloom dances over the surfaces of this pristine specimen. Bright red color adds to the magnificent eye appeal of this virtually unimprovable example.
1587 1871 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $800.00

This mint red example is bathed in silky mint bloom. Faint hints of an old fingerprint are the only reason this coin does not grade fully Gem.
1588 1872 CH AU $575.00

Choice About Uncirculated, on the cusp of a Mint State grade. Here is a glossy, lightly lustrous ruddy brown specimen that is a supremely appealing example of this oftentimes poor quality Indian Cent date. PCGS AU58.
1589 1877 EF $2,200.00
1877 Extremely Fine. Outstanding chocolate brown color and smooth glossy surfaces give this coin a...
Extremely Fine. Outstanding chocolate brown color and smooth glossy surfaces give this coin a stellar look. A beautiful example of this ever popular key date coin.
1590 1880, 1883, 1894, 1902 Brilliant Uncirculated to Choice Brilliant Uncirculated BU to CH BU $215.00

An attractive quartet of coins that are mostly brown but each display a degree of mint red lustre. 4 pieces.
1591 1883 Very Choice Brilliant Proof VERY CH BR PF $310.00

- virtually a Gem example. The obverse of this very sharp specimen is mostly brown with some faded red highlights at the right periphery. A balanced blend of mellowed rose-red and brown immerses the reverse. The Proof output for this date totals 6,609 pieces.
1592 1893 Gem Brilliant Proof GEM BR PF $650.00

Blazing mint red color gives this little Indian a dramatic look. A needle-sharp strike as well as lightly frosted devices add to the majestic appeal of this pristine jewel.
1593 1902 Very Choice Brilliant Proof VERY CH BR PF $425.00

Richest original red surfaces highlight a diamond-sharp strike for this exceptionally appealing late-date Proof.
1594 1902 Double struck CH EF $950.00
1902 Double struck. Choice Extremely Fine, and a wonderfully wholesome specimen. Second strike is...
Choice Extremely Fine, and a wonderfully wholesome specimen. Second strike is about 25% off-center at 12:00 and is die struck on both sides. Fortuitously, the second striking also includes a complete second date. There is a lovely shade of medium brown patina that immerses both the obverse and reverse.
Categories  •  Stack's May 2006 The May Sale U. S. Small Cents U. S. Lincoln Cents
Lot # Description GradeView our Explanation of Comparative Grading Hammer Price
1595 1909 V.D.B. Very Choice Matte Proof VERY CH MTE PF $1,700.00
1909 V.D.B. Very Choice Matte Proof. A needle-sharp strike is seen in the crisply squared inner rims...
A needle-sharp strike is seen in the crisply squared inner rims and meticulously detailed bust and wheat ears. Deep glowing red and red-gold create rich and fascinating color, a couple of darker lines appear above ONE. Given a mintage of just 420 pieces, any specimen of this coveted inaugural Matte Proof Cent issue is a much anticipated auction occurrence.
1596 1909 V.D.B. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $325.00

This bright red coin is truly spectacular to behold. The lustre and strike are so amazing that our consignor believed the coin to be a Proof example. Without checking for specific die characteristics this coin certainly appears to be a Proof; the satiny lustre is certainly reminiscent of a Matte Proof. This beautiful little jewel would be difficult to improve upon.
1597 1909'S' V.D.B. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $1,800.00
1909'S' V.D.B. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. This meticulously struck examples boasts crisp...
This meticulously struck examples boasts crisp designer's initials and largely red surfaces with a faint swathe of reverse brown. NGC MS64RB.
1598 1909'S' V.D.B. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $1,700.00
1909'S' V.D.B. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Deep tawny red cartwheel lustre imparts fiery beauty...
Deep tawny red cartwheel lustre imparts fiery beauty to this wholly satisfying virtual Gem. NGC MS64RB.
1599 1909'S' V.D.B. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $1,800.00
1909'S' V.D.B. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Smooth deep red gives this coin a forceful and...
Smooth deep red gives this coin a forceful and distinguishing radiance. NGC MS64RB.
1600 1909'S' V.D.B. EF $850.00
1909'S' V.D.B. Extremely Fine or nearly so. Chocolate brown surfaces show evidence of just mild circulation....
Extremely Fine or nearly so. Chocolate brown surfaces show evidence of just mild circulation. An eye appealing example of this key date.
1601 1910 Very Choice Matte Proof VERY CH MTE PF $500.00

Powerful brick-red surfaces complement an exemplary square-rimmed impression of the dies on this delightful virtual Gem.
1602 1911'D' Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $130.00

- with claims to the Gem category. Velvet-like fields and devices feature gently faded mint color on both the obverse and reverse.
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