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Browse Catalogue of Stack's September 2005 Autumn Auction Limited to: U. S. Coins, Medals and Tokens → U. S. Half Cents Page 1 of 3  •  First  Previous  Next  Last  • Goto Page Categories  •  Stack's September 2005 Autumn → U. S. Coins, Medals and Tokens → U. S. Half Cents → U. S. Liberty Cap 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 363 1793 Breen 3, Cohen 3 (R-3). Short 7, Low L, Crowded Fraction F-15 $5,100.00 Fine-15. This lovely specimen displays pleasing chocolate brown surfaces with a touch of woodgrain coloration at the obverse. A glass finds light even granularity, but the surfaces appear smooth and glossy to the naked eye. The reverse shows a few light rim marks, the most notable at 3:00 is still rather trivial. The overall condition and appearance of this example is far superior to...  more 364 1793 Br.4. C.4 (R-3) VF-20 $3,750.00 A strict Very Fine-20 with respect to wear. Liberty's hair ribbon is fully defined, as are all of the legends. The wreath, likewise, is particularly bold. As is normally the case, however, there is some degree of roughness and microporosity beneath a medium brown patina on either side. An obverse rim bruise is also noted at 11:30. This rare and highly important first year of the denomination...  more 365 1793 AG-3 / PR-1 $900.00 About Good-3/Poor-1. Date and obverse effigy are essentially ''all there,'' while LIBERTY is quite weakly defined on this mostly smooth, chocolate brown specimen. The reverse, however, is mostly worn away, with only the hints of the peripheral legends visible. Due to the advanced wear on this piece, positive die variety identification is difficult. Here is a fully dated specimen that...  more Categories  •  Stack's September 2005 Autumn → U. S. Coins, Medals and Tokens → U. S. Half Cents → U. S. Liberty Cap Right Half Cents Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 366 1794 Br.6b, C.4a (R-3). Normal Head, High Date, Close Legend VG-10 $350.00 Very Good-10. Medium brown color graces glossy, but somewhat granular surfaces. There are no signs of corrosive pits or other damage that often plagues these early coppers. All legends are visible except for the 'Y' in LIBERTY which is missing due to some striking weakness. 367 1794 Br.9, C.9. High Relief Head, Heavy Wreath VG-10 $325.00 Very Good-10. The obverse motifs and the bulk of the reverse are a pleasing walnut brown. The obverse fields are mostly dark from some sort of encrustation, and areas of the reverse are rose toned. The lower reverse is weakly struck, but is all there. 368 1795 Br.2a, C.2a. Comma in Date, Lettered Edge. Thin Planchet CH AU $14,000.00 Choice About Uncirculated-55. Here is a magnificent chestnut brown example of this popular variety. The surfaces are hard and glossy. The details are extremely sharp as the result of a bold strike. The die chip between the '1' and '7', which gives this variety its knickname, is very bold. An extraordinary specimen which should fall into the lower levels of the Condition Census. 369 1795 Br.2a, C.2a. Comma in Date, Lettered Edge G-6 $375.00 Good-6. The reverse lettering is complete, though weak at the center. A great problem-free coin for the collector with an overall look that is quite nice. 370 1795 Br.6a. C.6a. No Pole. Plain Edge. Thin Planchet AU-55 $5,250.00 About Uncirculated-55. Miss Liberty's hair appears to float in the wind on this boldly impressed specimen that exhibits just a touch of wear at the high points. Surfaces are a dark chestnut hue with a ring of lighter, ruddy brown near the denticles of both sides. The denticulation itself is wide and essentially complete, but for a small area of planchet roughness at the lower left obverse...  more 371 1795 Br.6a, C.6a. No Pole. Plain Edge. Thin Planchet VG-10 $300.00 Very Good-10. All details are plainly visible on this well centered example. There is some micro roughness, but it is even and not very distracting. The glossy surfaces have an olive-brown patina. 372 1795 B.6a. C.6a. No Pole. Plain Edge. Thin Planchet VG-8 $220.00 Very Good-8 from the standpoint of wear. The color is a pleasing, honest chestnut-brown. There are, however, some shallow old hairline scratches beneath the patina that are primarily situated at the left obverse. 373 1795 Br.6a, C.6a. No Pole. Plain Edge. Thin Planchet G-4 $240.00 Good-4. This chocolate brown example is smooth but does have a few small planchet voids and marks. The date is somewhat weak, but is fully visible. The present example was struck on a cut down Talbot, Allum and Lee Cent. The host coin was of the NEW YORK variety, which is demonstrated by the fact that 'ORK' can be seen on the reverse above the word STATES. The 'MM' of COMMERCE can be...  more 374 1797 Br.1c, C.1. 1 over 1 VG-8 $385.00 Very Good-8. This wholesome coin is microscopically grainy, but appears smooth to the naked eye. The planchet is a cut down TAL cent. The undertype cannot be seen, but a positive identification can be made by the edge lettering where 'THE B' remains. The extra '1' above the date is plainly visible. This example is in a late die state with the upside down Y shaped die crack before Liberty's...  more Categories  •  Stack's September 2005 Autumn → U. S. Coins, Medals and Tokens → U. S. Half Cents → U. S. Draped Bust Half Cents Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 375 1800 Br.1b, C.1 VF-35 $400.00 Very Fine-35. Chocolate brown surfaces show a pleasing gloss. A few spots are present, but none are overly distracting. An attractive coin. 376 1800 Br.1b, C.1 VF-25 $240.00 Very Fine-25. Here is a wholesome collector's coin with smooth brown surfaces and just mild signs of contact. 377 1800 Br.1b, C.1 VF-25 $200.00 Very Fine-25. This coin has a smooth look, but a glass finds some light scratches and deposits at the reverse. A presentable type coin. 378 1800 Br.1b, C.1 F-12 $240.00 Fine-12. A pleasing coin that is quite attractive and problem-free; 1803 Br.1, C.1. Fine-15. This chocolate brown example shows iridescent overtones when held in proper light. 2 pieces. 379 1800 Br.1b. C.1 VF-20 $220.00 Very Fine-25. Dark brown and displaying evenly distributed, minor granularity. Here is an appealing survivor of this slightly scarcer issue; 1803 Br.1. C.1. Very Fine-20. Medium brown, some deposits in the devices; 1805 Br.4. C.4. Large 5. Stems. Very Fine-30. Porous surfaces, reeding added to the edge in two places. 3 pieces. 380 1800 Br.1b, C.1 VG-10 $160.00 Very Good-10. This chestnut brown coin saw considerable circulation, but is smooth and problem-free; 1803 Br.3, C.3. Good-6. This coin is evenly porous with the die bulge beginning to form at the date; 1804 Br.7, C.8. Spiked Chin. Very Good-10. A glossy brown example of this popular variety. 3 pieces. 381 1802/0 Br.2, C.2 (R-3). Second Reverse F-12 $1,500.00 Fine-12. The ever important overdate is quite bold and can be seen without magnification. A glass reveals some light surface granularity, but the general appearance is smooth and glossy. The central reverse is slightly weak, but the rest of the coin is strong. A great example of this popular variety. 382 1802/0 Br.2. C.2 (R-3). Second Reverse G-6 $425.00 Good-6. Surfaces exhibit advanced graininess and dark brown surfaces that host iridescent highlights. Some ancient scratches noted on the obverse. 383 1802/0 Br.2, C.2 (R-3). Second Reverse G-4 $950.00 Good-4. This coin has tremendous eye appeal for the grade. The surfaces are glossy brown with just two tiny pin pricks at the lower reverse near the fraction. The central reverse is a bit weakly struck, but the rest of the coin is well struck and the overdate is quite bold. 384 1802/0 Br.2, C.2 (R-3). Second Reverse G-4 $575.00 Good-4. A glossy chocolate brown example. Old scratches can be found at the very top of Liberty's head and at the upper obverse rim. Other than these minor marks the coin is smooth and problem-free. The overdate can be seen clearly without the aid of magnification. 385 1804 Br.7, C.8. Spiked Chin EF-45 $450.00 Extremely Fine-45. A lovely example with hard glossy surfaces that is sure to please; 1806 Br.3, C.1. Small 6, Stemless. Fine-12. A presentable specimen despite some light granularity. 2 pieces. 386 1804 Br.7, C.8. Spiked Chin VF-25 $200.00 Very Fine-35. A glass reveals microporosity and faint signs of a very old cleaning, but the overall appearance is glossy and smooth; 1806 Br.3, C.1. Small 6, Stemless. Very Fine-25. This olive colored example has some thin scratches, more so at the reverse. 2 pieces. 387 1804 Br.7, C.8. Spiked Chin VG-10 $325.00 Very Fine-30. A wholesome coin with nice surfaces; 1805 Br.1, C.1. Small 5, Stemless Very Fine-25. Smooth chocolate brown surfaces hold some deposits in the devices; 1809 Br.1, C.4. Circle Inside 0. Good-6. Slightly grainy with a few light old and toned over scratches; 1810 Br.1, C.1. Very Good-10 in terms of detail. Areas of surfaces corrosion and three rim cuts on the obverse are somewhat...  more 388 1804 Br.7. C.8. Spiked Chin AU-55 $375.00 Extremely Fine-40. Cleaned in the past, with scratches in the upper obverse field; 1833 Br.1. C.1. About Uncirculated-55. Lustrous, with sea green toning on both sides; 1837 Half Cent Token. Very Fine-20. Rough surfaces. 3 pieces. 389 1804 Br.8. C.9. Crosslet 4. Stems EF-40 $525.00 Good-6. Porous; 1807 Br.1. C.1. Very Good-8. Rotated dies; 1808 Br.3. C.3. Fine-12. Porous; 1809 9/6 Br.5. C.5. Very Fine-30. Here is a smooth, attractive coin; 1809 Br.6. C.6. Very Fine-20. Smooth with a couple old hits; 1809 Br.6. C.6. Very Fine-35. Ancient scratches; 1826 Br.1. C.1. Extremely Fine-40; 1832 Br.1. C.1. Very Good-8; 1834 Br.1. C.1. Extremely Fine-40. Glossy; 1835 Br.1. C.1. Extremely...  more 390 1804 Br.9. C.10. Crosslet 4. Stems AU $500.00 Extremely Fine-45, nearly About Uncirculated. Glossy, deep chestnut brown surfaces exhibit a touch of original mint lustre in the fields. Here is an attractive survivor of this variety. 391 1804 Br.9, C.10. Crosslet 4, Stems AG-3 $425.00 Very Fine-35. Chestnut brown surfaces have a smooth gloss and just light deposits; 1806 Br.3, C.1. Small 6, Stemless. About Good-3 Smooth, but marred by thin scratches and graffiti; 1807 Br.1, C.1. Good-6. A nice collector's coin with all major detail remaining. 3 pieces. 392 1804 Br.10, C.13. Plain 4. Stemless. Mint State-60 MS-60 $475.00 Brown with traces of mint red. Remarkably problem-free with magnificent surfaces. Lovely iridescent toning adds significantly to this specimen's undeniable appeal. Page 1 of 3  •  First  Previous  Next  Last  • Goto Page

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