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Browse Catalogue of Stack's June 2006 Auction Limited to: United States Coins → U. S. Pattern Coins Page 1 of 1  •  First  Previous  Next  Last Categories  •  Stack's June 2006 → United States Coins → U. S. Pattern Coins 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 215 1858 1¢. Judd 208, Snow PR-28. (R-7). Copper-Nickel. PE. Brilliant Proof BR PF $3,000.00 - with claims to Choice. This is a curious issue as different die varieties are known of this pattern number. This particular die pairing is quite rare with the bust tip on Liberty narrow and pointed, and the reverse wreath has six clusters of leaves, as such this is the exact design adopted in 1859 for the regular issue Indian Cent coinage. Most examples of Judd 208 show a broader pointed...  more 216 1858 1¢. J.213 (R-5). Copper-Nickel. PE. Very Choice Brilliant Proof VERY CH BR PF $2,200.00 A pleasing coin that retains its original reflective surfaces and bright color. There are a couple of minor hairlines on Liberty's cheek and a nick on her neck which kept this one from a Gem grade. Fully struck and attractive overall. There are two faint toning areas on the upper left obverse near the rim, but no spots or similar detriments. Here is a wonderful example of this transitional...  more 217 1859 1¢. J.228. Copper-Nickel. PE. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $1,600.00 This is the regular Indian Cent dies that were adopted in 1860 with the shield on the upper reverse. Bright and lustrous, with attractive color throughout. There are some tiny specks of carbon on the reverse, visible with a strong glass. NGC MS64. 218 1863 1¢. J.299. Bronze. PE. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $6,000.00 Coin turn reverse. There are the regular dies for 1863 but struck on the proposed bronze planchets which were adopted in mid 1864. Although a common pattern issue, there is but one single coin in business strike format--the present example--that has the reverse die oriented normally. One other example has the reverse die oriented normally, but that is a Proof issue. Aside from these...  more 219 1863 2¢. J.315 (High R-7). Bronze. PE. Very Choice Brilliant Proof VERY CH BR PF $6,000.00 Red and Brown. The obverse motto reads GOD OUR TRUST, otherwise the designs are as adopted in 1864. Of the few examples of this pattern certified, this is the only one which retains some mint Red. Free of distracting spots or carbon flecks, and an attractive coin. PCGS PR64. Red and Brown. 220 1865 5¢. J.416 (High R-6). Nickel. PE. Very Choice Brilliant Proof VERY CH BR PF $5,000.00 This Pattern issue combines the regular Shield Nickel dies adopted in 1866 with the Rays surrounding the denomination. Examination will note minor spots on the obverse and reverse, one left of WE, another left of CENTS. Typical nickel haze is present on both sides. An attractive example of this important Pattern, which introduced an entirely new concept to our national coinage, with...  more 221 1866 5¢. J.507 (R-5). Nickel. PE. Very Choice Brilliant Proof VERY CH BR PF $2,400.00 This Pattern issue combines the regular Shield dies as adopted in 1867 without Rays on the reverse. Especially bright and frosty on the devices, and the present coin would be a Cameo by current standards. A trace of carbon on the lower left obverse, and scattered specks also on the reverse. Strong visual appeal for this elusive issue, and truly impressive. PCGS PR64. 222 Original Cased 1868 Double Pattern Set BR PF to GEM BR PF $22,000.00 Struck at Philadelphia during Mint Director Henry R. Linderman's active promotion of a uniform design, Copper-nickel coinage for the Five, Three and One-Cent pieces. Each obverse bears a variant of James B. Longacre's Liberty head that was actually used on the circulation Nickel 3-Cent coinage. This set includes two examples each of three denominations: 1868 5 Cents. Judd 633 (R-5). Copper-nickel, PE. 74 and 75...  more 223 1870 50¢. Judd 937 (High R-7). Aluminum, RE. Gem Brilliant Proof GEM BR PF $9,000.00 William Barber's elegant Liberty seated graces this obverse, a curious design in which the U.S. Shield is partly hidden behind her knee. The reverse is that of the regular issue Half Dollar. Glittering silver fields accentuate a thoroughly detailed strike offering splendid cameo contrast. This Pattern is of the highest rarity, struck when Aluminum was still considered a rare metal, so...  more 224 1870 $1.00. Judd 1017 (Low R-7) GEM BR PF $5,000.00 Copper, PE. 374.8 grains. This very important Longacre obverse depicts Liberty as an Indian princess surrounded by thirteen stars. Liberty holds a cap and pole with one hand and supports a globe bearing a ribbon inscribed LIBERTY with the other. The reverse is that of the adopted With Motto design. Gem Brilliant Proof and an outstanding, entirely honest specimen. A wonderful shade of rich red mint...  more 225 1873 Trade $1.00. Judd 1293 (R-4). Silver, RE. Very Choice Brilliant Proof VERY CH BR PF $5,250.00 This glowing silver Pattern shows a graceful seated Liberty leaning on a globe with a plow, bale and heads of rice. A sliver of seashore at left completes the composition. The dramatic reverse design was created in 1872 for William Barber's ''Amazonian'' Silver coins, featuring a standing eagle holding the U.S. shield and arrows with a scroll inscribed E PLURIBUS UNUM floating above. Gorgeous...  more 226 1877 50¢. Judd 1504 (High R-7). Silver, RE. Choice Brilliant Proof CH BR PF $16,000.00 The obverse of this fascinating Pattern is virtually identical to the Morgan Dollar design of 1878, and shows how successfully this Liberty head might have been on the smaller denominations. This highly distinctive reverse presents a shield holding the American eagle, surrounded by a laurel wreath and band bearing the motto IN GOD WE TRUST. Flashing silver mirror fields and meticulously...  more 227 1877 50¢. Judd 1521 (High R-7). Copper, RE. Choice Brilliant Proof CH BR PF $14,000.00 Reflective red-brown surfaces show some faded ember-red. Careful examination finds hints of striking weakness on Liberty's highest locks. George T. Morgan's famous ''signature'' Liberty appears here within a delicate circle of dots, with E PLURIBUS UNUM, stars and date forming the legend. The reverse is the same George T. Morgan eagle on shield design seen on the preceding Pattern of...  more 228 1882 5¢. J.1690, (R-5). Nickel, PE. Gem Brilliant Proof GEM BR PF $15,000.00 Regular Liberty Nickel dies as adopted in 1883 without CENTS on the reverse. A radiant Gem with strong ''flash'' in the fields and satiny devices. Free of spots or other detractions, although a blush of haze is noted on both sides. A thoroughly satisfying example of this popular and highly collectible pattern issue. Perfect to include with an advanced collection to show the first coinage...  more 229 1883 5¢. J.1717 (High R-6). Nickel, PE. Gem Brilliant Proof GEM BR PF $4,000.00 Bright and reflective, with a trace of typical nickel haze. Hints of blue toning near the devices, and no distracting spots are present. For the collector, the surfaces, color and quality are all a delight, and the present coin would make a welcome addition to any advanced collection. This is an early proposal to correct the omission of the word CENTS from the reverse of the Liberty...  more 230 1965 or later (1759 dated) Pattern Quarter Dollar. Judd 2116 BU $6,500.00 (Low R-7) Cupronickel-Copper. RE. Brilliant Uncirculated, with claims to Choice. The inflation of the 1960's finally caught up to America's silver coinage in 1965. Gold coins had been eliminated from circulation in 1933 and silver coins were soon to follow in the footsteps of the gold. The silver content in circulating coins was approaching or exceeding the stated denomination, and further...  more Page 1 of 1  •  First  Previous  Next  Last

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