FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION A truly MAGNIFICENT example of the only commemorative quarter struck prior to the 1976 Bicentennial quarter. Exceptionally brilliant and beautifully toned, we absolutely love the look of this totally original SUPERB GEM. Incredible and delightful multicolored toning, showing slate-blue, lilac-teal, and amber-tangerine-rose that is boldly brought out by a sensational glowing cartwheel luster. The brilliance and the toning are seriously captivating. Sharply impressed design elements stand out on this FLAWLESS SUPERB GEM. Everything about this coin is PQ! Pristine surfaces are brilliant and even with a strong glass, we find nothing to that is worthy of mention, giving this satiny SUPERB GEM an even greater eye appeal. PCGS 66, NGC 55, CAC 31. There are 13 in MS67+. The two most recent examples sold in 2019, one in our December 2019 Regency Auction at $13,513 and the other for $16,450 in March 2019. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $15,000. PCGS has graded a mere 7 coins finer, none of which have sold since 2014, and today, would sell for more than $50,000 should one appear in auction. This fabulous Isabella will certainly delight any advanced commemorative specialist. Good luck. Cert. Number 32496756 PCGS # 9220

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION A truly MAGNIFICENT example of the only commemorative quarter struck prior to the 1976 Bicentennial quarter. Exceptionally brilliant and beautifully toned, we absolutely love the look of this totally original SUPERB GEM. Incredible and delightful multicolored toning, showing slate-blue, lilac-teal, and amber-tangerine-rose that is boldly brought out by a sensational glowing cartwheel luster. The brilliance and the toning are seriously captivating. Sharply impressed design elements stand out on this FLAWLESS SUPERB GEM. Everything about this coin is PQ! Pristine surfaces are brilliant and even with a strong glass, we find nothing to that is worthy of mention, giving this satiny SUPERB GEM an even greater eye appeal. PCGS 66, NGC 55, CAC 31. There are 13 in MS67+. The two most recent examples sold in 2019, one in our December 2019 Regency Auction at $13,513 and the other for $16,450 in March 2019. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $15,000. PCGS has graded a mere 7 coins finer, none of which have sold since 2014, and today, would sell for more than $50,000 should one appear in auction. This fabulous Isabella will certainly delight any advanced commemorative specialist. Good luck. Cert. Number 45402537 PCGS # 9224

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION The Alabama 2X2 is a major condition rarity in the series, fewer than 10 examples have ever graded this fine or better! WOW! Of the 6,006 struck, this one is tied for second highest graded and was graded ages ago, housed in an old green tag holder. Everything about this coin is totally original and amazing! First off the defiant eagle on the reverse, designed by Laura Gardin Faser is awesome. The design elements are sharply struck up, a trait not often seen on this early commemorative type. Essentially PRISTINE surfaces, and while we make no guarantees, this is as close a shot to 67+ as you could hope. Attractive gold and soft pale blue is accented by a brilliant silver luster with a pearlescent sheen. The eye appeal of this old holdered SUPERB GEM is off the charts for this often unattractive type. PCGS 7, NGC 9, CAC 4. This remarkable coin sold in April 2019 for $16,800. A coin like this is worth more than the published levels and we expect it will attract very spirited bidding when it crosses the block! Cert. Number 4369310 PCGS # 9225

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION Tied for second highest graded by PCGS. A wonderful tab toned Albany half! A bold, brilliant cartwheel luster swirls boldly on both sides, accenting the warm golden toning. The surfaces are essentially flawless, free of any distracting marks and the strong strike adds to the outstanding visual quality. PCGS 256, NGC 181, CAC 96. PCGS has graded 39 in MS67+. Over the years, only 18 PCGS/CAC MS67+s have sold in auction, realizing an average of $1,747. We think this one will sell for more. Cert. Number 35685433 PCGS # 9227

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION Ex Shepherd, as noted on the old green insert. This is one of the most SENSATIONAL Antietam half dollars we have EVER seen! This coin is off the charts amazing in every sense. WOW! First the toning sets this MONSTER apart from its peers. Both sides are reminiscent of Jacob's coat; every shade of the spectrum is visible, and they come to a bold vivacity when rotated in a light. Deep crimson, royal violet, dark orange, and soft verdant hues really pop. The central obverse has just a subtle touch of gold, as if a spotlight is being placed on the profiles of Robert E. Lee and George McClellan, the commanding generals of the Confederate and Union Armies, respectively. The famed Burnside Bridge on the reverse looks sculpted and 3-D on the reverse, the tranquil landscape on the reverse looking nothing like it did on the chaotic day in September 1862 which was the bloodiest single day battle in the entire Civil War. The eye appeal is simply STUNNING. PCGS 23, NGC 23, CAC 17. There are two, essentially ancient APRs for similar patinated coins (though those looked darker for sure); one was in January 2005 for $21,850 and another back in September 2003 for $26,450. For a coin like this it is probably best to ignore the more recent comps and disregard the published price guides, as the bidding action will send this coin into a frenzied charge of bidding. We would not be surprised if a new auction record was set when this coin crosses the block! Cert. Number 1603173 PCGS # 9229

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION RARE in this lofty state of preservation. A truly SUPERB Arkansas half that clearly sat in an old collector album for ages, as the peripheries have toned up beautifully, yielding to frosted lustrous silver in the centers. Lovely bands of dappled multicolored coppery-orange and violet, with accents of other hues that are brought out by a bold lustrous frost. A strong glass reveals only the tiniest of ticks that keep this coin from a plus and becoming tied for FINEST graded. PCGS 28, NGC 17, CAC 18. This lovely SUPERB example is worthy of a very strong bid, one that will leave the published levels in the dust. Only five MS67+s have ever graded finer, the only one that has ever sold was over a decade ago! We expect very strong bidding on this beauty, and our estimates will be left in the dust when the hammer falls. Cert. Number 36517494 PCGS # 9233

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION A beautiful and high end SUPERB GEM example of this popular Classic Commemorative issue! Dreamy surfaces are ultra clean and have a wonderful satiny smooth texture. The design is bold with the California Bear on the obverse and the bay view on the reverse fully defined and free from any distracting marks or ticks. Warm gold, and variegated sunset hues surround the bear. The eye appeal is truly sensational! PCGS 265, NGC 115, CAC 106. There are 45, no doubt including duplication, graded MS67+. The last time we sold one was over five years ago for $2,350 and the current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $2,500. Rare any finer, making this a great example for the collector. Cert. Number 35685434 PCGS # 9254

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION A sensational SUPERB GEM example, tied for second highest graded at PCGS from the tiny original mintage of 2,003. Thick, satiny surfaces have a bold pearly luster glowing boldly with a warm satiny smoothness. Lilac-imbued dove surfaces in the centers with pleasing rainbow patina framing the rims. The devices are crisply struck with fully defined details and the fields are PRISTINE and totally without flaw. This is an AMAZING example that will delight even the pickiest of collectors! PCGS 7, NGC 8. As expected for a coin with such a low Population, these rarely appear in auction, The last one sold back in September 2016. Today the PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $8,500. Just three in MS68+ are graded finer, and NONE have ever sold in auction. We know this MONSTER GEM will bring very strong bidding when it crosses the block. A real prize for the collector seeking the best. Don't let this opportunity pass you by! Cert. Number 45402544 PCGS # 9263

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION A special Boone for sure! Tied for FINEST graded at PCGS, this clearly is one of the best known from a small original mintage of 5,005. The obverse displays a wonderful blush of icy blue over brilliant silver surfaces. That same hue of blue dominates most of the reverse, framed by a nearly complete ring of deep, sunset orange. The devices are sharply struck and were it not for a tiny mark on the great pioneer's cheekbone, this coin could have upgraded, our consignor certainly thought it had a shot. Needless to say, this coin is all there from the standpoint of technical quality and the eye appeal is exceptional and truly unforgettable! PCGS 65, NGC 20, CAC 31. PCGS has graded 10 in MS67+ and NONE FINER. The record price realized for a 36-D Boone was for an untoned MS67 PCGS back in the 2004 FUN auction, which brought $3,450--this beauty will likely beat that level when the hammer finally falls. Bound for an AMAZING set of Commemoratives! Good luck. Cert. Number 35917242 PCGS # 9267

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION Tied for FINEST GRADED, this Bridgeport has a thick frosty luster that accents a rich, antique silver and hint of gold at the periphery. Sharply struck and essentially PRISTINE, this SUPERB GEM has a great look! PCGS 130, NGC 49, CAC 37. There are 14 in MS67+ and NONE FINER. The most recent example sold in August 2021 for $3,240, and prior to that, one sold in 2019 for $4,080. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $3,250 and with NONE finer, this example belongs in another world class collection of Commemoratives. Cert. Number 7441734 PCGS # 9279

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION This is an AMAZING California half dollar! This is a sensationally beautiful example, tied for third FINEST graded. Intensely brilliant surfaces have a blazing luster that belies the delicate pastel iridescent toning. Shades of sky-blue and teal mingle with soft amber-rose. The devices are razor sharp, with full, crisp definition to every detail. The surfaces are satiny smooth and there are no flaws of any kind to be found, even with the aid of a strong glass. The eye appeal is exquisite! We have no idea what kept CAC from approving this SUPERB GEM, it is a totally amazing example, don't take our word for it, take a look for yourself! You will fall in love. PCGS 18, NGC 11. The most recent examples to sell in auction were CAC approved, the most recent selling in November 2021 for $4,680. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $5,000. VERY RARE any finer, PCGS has graded just nine in MS68 or MS68+, and nothing finer in a PCGS holder has sold since January 2015. A beauty that will highlight any commemorative cabinet. Bidding will be as intense as the luster on this one. Cert. Number 35685436 PCGS # 9281

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION Tied for the absolute FINEST KNOWN of this low mintage commemorative. This coin is virtually PRISTINE! Of the few tiny ticks that are seen with the aid of a strong glass, none have an impact on the outstanding visual allure. A thick mint frost glows, accenting satiny smooth and vibrant surfaces. A hint of the faintest toning attests to the originality and adds to the high end visual allure. The quality and eye appeal are unimproveable! The Cincinnati half dollar commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Ohio city as a center of music, thus the portrait of America's troubadour, Stephen Foster, and an allegorical goddess holding a harp on the reverse. A congressional act dated March 31, 1936 authorized the issue. Each mint produced 5,000 examples and these were offered in P,D,S sets, most of which have been broken up over the years. PCGS 37, NGC 10, CAC 6. There are 3 in MS67+ and NONE FINER. This is the only example to sell in auction, realizing $15,000 in June 2018. The current PCGS Price Guide value is $18,000 and we have no doubt that this impressive coin will bring a very strong bid. It should be noted that the overall eye appeal of this SUPERB GEM is better than the record holder MS67 from the Guttag Collection that sold back in the 2011 ANA auction for $17,250. Bid accordingly! Cert. Number 34515946 PCGS # 9283

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION A SUPERB example! Only two have ever graded finer at PCGS, though it is hard to imagine how any could surpass this coin's quality! A thick, frosty luster glows boldly with a brilliant satiny finish. As you rotate the PRISTINE surfaces in a light, a visually hypnotic cartwheel rolls uninterrupted on smooth fields. Splashes of amber-gold toning graces the obverse while the reverse has a narrow band of lovely rainbow at the rims, and soft iridescent hues that float into the centers. The devices are well struck, with boldly defined details. Only 5,005 were struck and few can hold a candle to the presently offered example. PCGS 81, NGC 45, CAC 27. There are 16 graded MS67+ and just two are finer. None have sold in over three years, and the most recent sold in the 2019 FUN auction for $4,080. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $4,500 and it jumps to $25,000 in MS68! A sensational coin worthy of the FINEST of sets! Cert. Number 35685437 PCGS # 9284

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION WOW! Clearly this SUPERB GEM Cleveland half sat for ages in the original cardboard holder. Rich peripheral coppery-gold, orange, and golden-green tones meld to a dusting of olive-russet over brilliant silver surfaces. The luster is intense bringing the varied hues to life. While a strong glass reveals a tiny tick or two, these are mostly hidden by the patina and the overall eye appeal is amazing. PCGS 103, NGC 77, CAC 48. PCGS has graded 21 in MS67+ and just 3 finer. The most recent example had a similar look, and sold for $9,300 in October 2021. Keep in mind that a 68 will cost over $40,000, this glorious coin is worthy of a very strong bid indeed! Good luck. Cert. Number 45402541 PCGS # 9288

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION Only 9,007 were struck and this one ranks among the 30 highest graded at PCGS, and we have no doubt the Population figures include some duplication. The surfaces are gleaming and brilliant with a rich, antique silver that is accented by a hint of peripheral toning and pearlescent silver. Sharply struck devices stand out boldly from the smooth, defect free surfaces. The eye appeal is incredible. PCGS 127, NGC 100, CAC 73. There are 25 in MS67+ at PCGS. The most recent example sold for $2,040 in March 2022 (was NOT CAC), well above the published PCGS Price Guide level. The last PCGS/CAC example brought $2,468 in Our June 2019 Regency Auction 33. Just 5 have graded finer, none of which have sold in auction since August 2013 (back then, it sold for over $15,000). Bid accordingly. Cert. Number 45402539 PCGS # 9291

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION This AMAZING MS68 Columbia, SC half dollar is an old friend and we are honored and proud to offer it again! When we offered it for the first time in September 2018, this beauty was TOTALLY FRESH to the market, having been a part of an old time collection that was housed in the ancient Wayte Raymond boards. This is one of the most amazing and eye appealing examples of this type we have ever handled, and we sold the MS68+! This marvelous SUPERB GEM is virtually peerless in terms of amazing eye appeal! Both sides are very sharply struck up and are drenched in a vibrant satiny luster that glows from all over. What sets this MS68 apart from all of its peers is the SPECTACULAR toning on the reverse. Crimson, orange, gold, apricot, cinnamon, and violet toning cover about 60% of the surfaces, leaving the center and the left untoned to act as a silver spotlight contrasting against the seductive color. You will have a hard time putting this amazing coin down, the color is just mesmerizing! PCGS 38, NGC 53, CAC 20. We like the look of this coin as much as the MS68+ we sold in May 2019 for $15,863. This is an incredible opportunity to get this monster toned Columbia! Bidding will be fierce for this beauty. Do not let it pass you by! Cert. Number 35962479 PCGS # 9292

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION Another GLORIOUS SUPERB GEM Columbia half dollar. Like the 36-D above, this coin is an old friend, offered here for only the second time in the modern era, hailing from the same old time collection that was housed in a Wayte Raymond album prior to certification. A lower mintage issue, with only 8,007 distributed, it is among the very FINEST survivors graded! This coin really is quite beautiful for the type. A satiny luster booms on both sides, especially frosty in the centers. The peripheral devices are coated with a beautiful album toning, which creates a great frame for the well struck central devices. PCGS 18, NGC 16, CAC 13. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $6,500 and the CAC CPG value is $6,880; the most recent sold in May 2022 for $6,000. Only a handful are graded finer, all MS68+, none of which have ever sold in auction, making this one of the best available for the collector. We know this SUPERB GEM is worthy of placement in one of the FINEST sets of classic commemorative half dollars. Cert. Number 35824243 PCGS # 9293

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION The Columbian Expo half dollar, struck in honor of the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago, which coincided with the 400th anniversary of Columbus's "discovery" of the New World. Between the two years, 1892 and 1893 this type was struck, over two million were produced. Many went to non-collectors and eventually found their way into circulation. While common enough in Mint State grades up to MS66, it is RARE in SUPERB grades. Incredible EVERYTHING! WOW oh WOW! This is a sensational Columbian Expo half! Tied for second HIGHEST graded at PCGS, there is just a single MS68 graded finer. This example is beautifully toned over semi-Prooflike reflective lustrous surfaces. WOW! Rose and lilac overtones grace the clear gold and antique silver coloration that define the surfaces on the obverse, while the reverse is mostly untoned with a hint of peripheral color that frames the intense brilliance of the centers. Razor sharp in strike, even the most minute details of the globe are fully rendered by an exacting blow from the dies. A strong glass reveals a tiny, insignificant tick or two, but nothing that distracts the eye or has any impact on the outstanding visual allure. All we can say is WOW! In fact, the surface quality is essentially identical to the MS68. PCGS 52, NGC 51, CAC 27. There are 14 in MS67+ at PCGS The most recent example sold in our October 2021 Regency Auction for $13,513. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $10,000 and we think this beautiful SUPERB GEM will easily exceed that level when the hammer falls. Good luck. Cert. Number 45402540 PCGS # 9296

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION Incredible quality! This coin is wonderfully preserved and very high end! A bold luster booms from under the color and as expected for the lofty grade, there are no distracting marks or scuffs of any kind. Indeed, all we can see is a tiny tick in the center of the sails on the reverse. Otherwise we see no reason this coin couldn't "+". Both sides show off a warm teal-blue, slate, and russet-rose. The eye appeal is wonderful. PCGS 41, NGC 39, CAC 21. There is a wide range of APRs, the most recent PCGS/CAC example selling in November 2021 for $4,130. Tthe PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $3,600, and the CAC CPG value is $5,620. Only 7 coins are graded higher, and we sold one of them for a world record $20,563 in our April 2022 Regency Auction. Do not let this important SUPERB GEM example get away. Worthy of strong bidding. Cert. Number 45402543 PCGS # 9297

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION A thickly frosted SUPERB GEM Connecticut half dollar that is all there from the technical grade standpoint and has a fantastic visual effect on top. Nearly flawless surfaces have a glittering satiny frost. Mostly pearly silver in color, both sides have peripheral accents of color. The obverse shows a blush of gold. The reverse has a deeper orange-gold at STATES and a pearly-silver gold. The devices show exquisite exactness in strike with all the leaves of the Charter Oak crisply rendered. The eye appeal is excellent. PCGS 148, NGC 111, CAC 74. PCGS has graded a mere 20 in MS67+ and a solitary MS68 finer. Only 6 MS67+ CAC examples have sold in auction, with an average APR of $3,320; the most recent of which sold for $4,200 in June 2020. The sole MS68 has never made an appearance in auction, but would certainly bring well into the five figure range if it came to market. This sensational coin is worthy of a very strong bid. Good luck. Cert. Number 25342601 PCGS # 9299

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION What a great looking, exceptionally preserved, essentially PRISTINE GEM. This is an awesome Delaware, easily one of the FINEST MS67+s that has been graded, and certainly one of the nicest we have ever had the honor of offering. Premium quality to the fore! Beautifully preserved, the surfaces are frosty and satiny with a bold luster that glows all over. Every detail is sharply struck up with pinpoint precision razor sharp exactness. The surfaces immaculate, flawless in fact, devoid of even the tiniest of ticks. Awesome tab toning graces this GEM with a delicate gold deepening to coppery-orange that frames the obverse and the reverse has a wonderful mix of lemon-yellow, tangerine, and soft reddish hues. We have never seen an MS67+ Delaware that compares! PCGS 211, NGC 165, CAC 87. There are 44 in MS67+ and it is highly doubtful that more than a handful can come close to this SUPERB coin's visual allure. The most recent example of this grade realized $5,760, and is close to this coin in terms of visual quality. There are seven graded higher at PCGS, none of which have ever sold in auction, but PCGS lists a value of $25,000. This coin will see very strong bidding and placement in another world class classic commemorative set. Good luck. Cert. Number 35366118 PCGS # 9301

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION Tied for FINEST certified and a contender for FINEST KNOWN honors! WOW! This coin is truly SPECTACULAR in every way! Did we say "WOW" yet? The surfaces of this coin are PRISTINE! Even with the aid of a strong glass you will NOT find a single flaw of any kind, or any size anywhere on the surfaces. A sensationally bold, vibrant, brilliant mint frost glows from below the amazing multicolored patina. Shades of emerald, amethyst, citrine, and garnet can be seen on both sides; on the obverse it frames the pioneer portrait, which is untoned and thickly frosted; those same colors cover the entire reverse side. The eye appeal is stunning and words are hardly adequate to describe this STUNNING SUPERB GEM! One look in hand and you will instantly fall in love! PCGS 11, NGC 16, CAC 2. There are four in MS68+ and clearly none finer. The only MS68+ to ever sell in auction realized $49,938 in the 2014 FUN auction. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $50,000 and we would not be shocked if this MONSTER Elgin brought more. This coin should realize a world record bid! Cert. Number 25348656 PCGS # 9303

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION Sensational, totally original tab toning graces this SUPERB Gettysburg half dollar. One of the most popular subsets from the extensive classic commemorative series is those related to the Civil War. This type is in constant demand from collectors, and is rare in this lofty state of preservation, and the Gettysburg half is prohibitively RARE any finer. This exceptional, essentially FLAWLESS coin sat with the reverse up in the original cardboard holder. Rich peripheral toning and a coppery-gold spot in the exact center take the pattern of the holder, while the obverse is evenly covered across the entire surface. Shades of peach, tangerine, and violet dominate, with subtle shades of olive and emerald that pop out when the satiny frosted surfaces are rotated in a light. The strike is razor sharp and are unmarred by any contact, clearly this coin sat unmolested from the time of issue until it was submitted for grading. The eye appeal is stupendous! PCGS 258, NGC 140, CAC 90. There are 54 listed on the PCGS Population Report in MS67+ and a mere four coins graded higher. Certainly this high end and beautiful example is one of the nicest MS67+s out there! The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $6,000. We expect this coin will sell for more when it crosses the block. An amazing example worthy of any top notch toned classic commemorative set. Good luck. Cert. Number 36890529 PCGS # 9305

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION Ex San Diego Collection, as noted on the insert. Everything about this coin is AMAZING. Not only is it tied for FINEST GRADED at PCGS, this colorful SUPERB GEM has it all! Clearly this beauty sat undisturbed in an old album or similar type holder, imparting a band of intense color at the periphery, yielding to lighter patina in the centers. Tangerine, gold, magenta, and rose dominate the peripheral tones, infused with hints of teal and violet. The centers are antique silver and iridescent icy blue. The colors are further enlivened by a satiny mint bloom which accents the flawless surfaces and sharply impressed design elements. We have studied this coin over and over with a strong glass, and we cannot locate anything that would keep it out of an even higher grade holder (no guarantees), but we cannot imagine a finer example. The eye appeal is incredible. PCGS 93, NGC 53, CAC 29. There are 16 graded MS67+ at PCGS and NONE FINER. We have had the pleasure of selling two examples in 2021, realizing $7,638 and $9,694. Neither coin had the stunning looks of this SUPERB GEM and we have no doubt that the PCGS Price Guide value of $9,000 will be exceeded when the hammer falls. Worthy of another spectacular set of Classic Commemoratives. Bidding will be intense. Cert. Number 36890528 PCGS # 9306

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION.. This is the ULTIMATE Grant with Star half dollar. One of the KEYS to the series, only 4,256 were struck with the tiny star in the field above GRANT on the obverse, and this one is tied for second HIGHEST GRADED with just a single MS67+ graded higher. Our sister firm owned this coin twice over the years, and we sold it for $42,300 in our Regency Auction XX, back in January 2017. Superior surfaces are flawless. You can use a strong glass and look really hard for a long time and will not be disappointed. There are only some light Mint made striations visible. A way above average luster shows off the beautiful light and totally original pewter/pale purple color. This is NOT a dull or drab coin. Every detail is well struck. The eye appeal is super, and in our opinion it is unquestionably above and beyond all others in quality! PCGS 6, NGC 16, CAC 2. The most recent MS67 example to sell was a non-CAC NGC coin that brought $43,200 in April 2022. The current CAC CPG value is listed at $48,000. We expect this one to sell for more. Cert. Number 29710767 PCGS # 9307

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION The 1928 Hawaii is one of the most popular types in the entire classic commemorative series, and with a mintage of 9,958, it is one of the key dates. A large number were stored at the Bank of Hawaii and the hot, humid, tropical climate imparted a "dusty" golden tone that is quite often seen on original examples. This GEM is no different. However the eye appeal of this PQ example is better than often seen. What sets this beauty apart is the rainbow band that streaks across the central reverse, painting a rainbow over the Hawaiian landscape behind Kamahamaha. The strike is bold and the surfaces are glowing with a sensationally vibrant mint luster. The eye appeal is very high end! PCGS 129, NGC 74, CAC 47. The current CAC CPG value is $6,600 and this colorful, borderline SUPERB GEM will bring a very strong bid from the advanced collector. This type does not often come looking like this, so do not let this one pass you by! Good luck. Cert. Number 35685443 PCGS # 9309

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION This SUPERB GEM is an old friend, a coin we sold in our September 2018 Regency Auction. Then, as now it was tied for FINEST graded, and its quality and eye appeal is truly spectacular! It would not come as a surprise if this coin counted for several of the currently 8 listed at this grade level at PCGS. Not only is this coin SUPERB from a technical quality perspective, but it is also AMAZING in terms of eye appeal! Ultra satiny surfaces glow in the fields around the devices, giving life to the wonderful ORIGINAL toning. Clearly this coin sat in an old album where it was able to take on some vivid orange and pastel hued iridescent toning. The eye appeal is spectacular! We doubt a nicer Hudson even exists anywhere. PCGS 40, NGC 38, CAC 12. There are 8 in MS67+ and NONE FINER. This also the only one to sell in major auction, realizing $22,913 in our September 2018 Regency Auction. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $24,500, and we have no doubt that the published level will be challenged when this world class SUPERB GEM crosses the block. This is one of the greatest examples that belongs in another sensational collection of commemoratives! Do not let this opportunity pass you by! Cert. Number 35967956 PCGS # 9312

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION This has to be the most beautiful Huguenot half dollar we have EVER seen! This is a type that rarely comes nice, and WOW! This beauty is very high end! The surfaces are free of distracting marks. The frosty lustrous surfaces show a satiny sheen that glows through the wonderful, original colorful toning that adorns both obverse and reverse. AMAZING deep and rich rainbow toning on both sides which yields to brilliant silver in the center. The sunset orange, purple, blue, green, and other tones really come out boldly on the obverse and the reverse is a bit more subtle, but no less beautiful. A strong luster accents the colors and brings them to life in the most vivid way. The PRISTINE surfaces are free of distracting marks or discolorations of any kind. The strike is sharp and the eye appeal is really quite special! We are totally in love with it! PCGS 5, NGC 3, CAC 2. No PCGS MS68 has ever sold in auction before. The current PCGS Price Guide value is $25,000 and it is quite possible that this beast will bring that or more when the hammer finally falls. We wish you the best of luck if you are bidding on this coin, the competition will be fierce! Cert. Number 45402548 PCGS # 9314

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION A magnificent example, to call it a SUPERB GEM does not do this Iowa half dollar justice. The surfaces are immaculate! Even with the aid of a strong glass they appear FLAWLESS. A strong luster blooms on both sides, a bold pearlescent satiny brilliance amplifies the pastel iridescent toning on the obverse, while the reverse is mostly untoned original silver. The eye appeal is incredible. PCGS 16, NGC 5. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $4,000. The last one sold half a decade ago, realizing $3,055. There is a SINGLE MS69 finer at PCGS, a coin that has never appeared in auction, and would likely bring a strong five figure bid if it did. This beautiful and high end example will find itself at home in another world class set. Cert. Number 82118523 PCGS # 9316

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION A frosty, untoned SUPERB GEM Lexington. Struck to commemorate the sesquicentennial of the battles of Lexington and Concord and the start of the American Revolution, this has always been a popular type. Common up to and including MS66 grades, it is quite challenging in the presently offered SUPERB grade and extremely rare any finer. Frosted silver lustrous surfaces radiate with a tinge of iridescent silvery/white toning. The devices are sharply struck up and the surfaces are clean and a delight to behold. PCGS 38, NGC 17. The most recent PCGS-graded MS67 Lexington sold for $3,600 in December 2021. Only nine are graded higher at PCGS: 7 in MS67+, 1 in MS68, and 1 in MS68+. Only the MS68 has ever sold in auction, realizing $69,000 back in 2005! We anticipate this beauty will see very strong bidding and placement in another great set of commemoratives. Good luck. Cert. Number 45402538 PCGS # 9318

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION This is one Lincoln Commem well worthy of its lofty designation! WOW, this one is clearly near the top of the Pop! The eye appeal is SUPERB--absolutely original, and very high end. This is a gorgeously toned Lincoln! The surfaces are blindingly brilliant with flashy, bold cartwheels that accent peripheral toning in wonderful rainbow hues that frame both sides. While the centers are gently kissed by pale sky blue. Lincoln's portrait stands out with a very bold definition and the reverse eagle and arms are all beautifully defined as well. Every detail is crisply defined. Immaculate surfaces are free from any serious marks. The eye appeal is stunning! PCGS 161, NGC 87, CAC 52. There are 34 in MS67+ (no doubt there is some duplication of submissions at this level). We sold the most recent example for $9,988 in our Regency Auction 50. This exceptional quality SUPERB GEM will bring a very strong bid. Only six have ever graded finer, none of which have sold in over seventeen years! WOW. Worthy of the FINEST of collections and this one will be hotly contested! Bid accordingly. Cert. Number 35685445 PCGS # 9320

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION Tied for FINEST GRADED at PCGS, this SUPERB GEM Long Island has a lot to offer the Registry Set collector. From the high end technical quality to the stunning visual allure, this colorful SUPERB GEM is worthy of the FINEST of collections. The obverse is framed by a band or rainbow toning while the reverse sat against the paper on the holder, leaving a rose, olive, russet-tan dappled patina across the PRISTINE, flawless surfaces. A bold satiny mint frost provides a wonderful "backlight" to the color, enhancing all the soft, subtle hues that appear on the surfaces. The devices are crisp and bold, with a thick frost. The eye appeal is AMAZING. PCGS 127, NGC 100, CAC 64. There are 28 in MS67+ at PCGS and NONE FINER at that service. There is a wide range of prices realized for PCGS MS67+ CAC examples, from $5,000 to $33,000! We believe this high end example will sell for well in excess of the published PCGS Price Guide value of $6,500. Do not let this beauty get away! Cert. Number 35768541 PCGS # 9322

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION This is a MONSTER toned Lynchburg, one of the most polychromatic, beauteous, and vividly patinated SUPERB GEMs we have ever seen! Mother Nature really worked her magic on both sides of this technicolor, psychedelic classic commemorative. The Easter egg pastel iridescent toning on both sides are reminiscent of a Grateful Dead t-shirt! Vibrant, vivid, brilliant mint luster glows boldly all over this pristine, virtually PERFECT example. The blues, golds, greens, pinks, and oranges really come to life when the highly lustrous surfaces catch the light. The colors pop off the surfaces! Even with the aid of a strong glass you will be unable to find a single flaw worthy of mention and this coin is totally UNIQUE with this amazing palette of monster colors! WOW! PCGS 169, NGC 135, CAC 67. PCGS has graded 31 in MS67+ and just a single MS68 finer. Nicer than the example that sold in 2013 for a record $11,750, we think this coin could exceed that level when the hammer falls. Only time will tell! Good luck. Cert. Number 36517498 PCGS # 9324

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION A GORGEOUS MS67 Maine, tied for second highest graded at PCGS, and a very visually alluring example. After 36 years of grading coins, PCGS has graded precious few any finer, none finer than MS67+. A bold underlying luster booms on both sides. The devices are crisply struck and expertly rendered from an exacting blow from the dies. Rich verdant and azure toning is accented by a hint of amber in the centers of the obverse. The reverse is similarly toned, save for the amber, and replacing that with a splash of brilliant, untoned silver surfaces. The surfaces are generally clean, only a strong glass finds some minor microscopic lines in the center of the Maine coat of arms. The eye appeal is impeccable and high end. PCGS 66, NGC 44. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $3,000 and it jumps to $9,500 in MS67+. We love the look of the toning on this one and expect it will end up in another WORLD CLASS collection. Good luck. Cert. Number 45402542 PCGS # 9326

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION Maryland, my Maryland! This TOP POP SUPERB GEM will make you break out in song! Holy cow! This is one of the prettiest examples the current cataloguer has seen. Truly album toned with the ice blue and sea green hues graduating to peach and gold and ending at white centers. Evenly toned on both sides. The toning is brought to life by a strong luster and brilliant vivacity that is just incredible. Sharply struck, even Cecil Calvert's facial details which are virtually always flat are boldly defined and quite strong. The surfaces are immaculate and flawless, giving this Maryland an impressive visual allure that is RARELY seen! WOW. PCGS 18, NGC 9. The last one to sell realized $4,348 in our September 2019 Regency Auction, and the current Collectors Universe value is listed at $4,350. This magnificent SUPERB GEM belongs in the finest of collections and will see very strong bidding. Good luck. Cert. Number 45402545 PCGS # 9328

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION Among the FINEST KNOWN examples of this KEY commemorative issue. Only 5,000 were struck, and after 36 years of coin grading, PCGS has NEVER graded one in full SUPERB GEM grade, this one comes as close as any! This is a real prize for anyone working on a top tier set! Frosty, satin luster blooms in the ultra smooth fields. The strike is bold with fully struck devices that seem to be in high relief. The most delicate touch of iridescent golden tone is brought out by the impressive satiny lustrous frost. The eye appeal is exceptional and if you collect TOP POP commems, you will find a lot to love with this borderline SUPERB GEM! PCGS 52, NGC 42, CAC 15. There are 10 graded MS66+ at PCGS and NONE HIGHER. We have sold two very similar examples over the years, including the record holder, which brought $31,725 in our May 2019 Regency Auction. The current PCGS Price Guide value is $30,000 and in this market we would not be surprised if this coin brought a new record price. Good luck. Cert. Number 36276928 PCGS # 9331

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION One of the most magnificent examples of this typically visually challenging type in the series. The visual allure of this particular GEM is off the charts and its quality borders on the SUPERB GEM grade. The usually lackluster surfaces are beaming with a bold luster that glows with a dramatic brilliance under the totally original and visually enticing toning. Azure and amber tones burst forcefully off the silky smooth surfaces. The devices are likewise counter to what you often see on this type; they are very sharply impressed. On the present coin you can actually see the female forms that create the North and South American continents on the reverse. The eye appeal is amazing for a GEM Monroe! PCGS 115, NGC 70, CAC 26. The toning and eye appeal really set this one apart. We sold a lovely non-CAC PCGS MS65 for $4,700 in Regency Auction 50; a gorgeous PCGS MS64+ CAC for $3,055 in Regency 28; and an other stunning MS65 for $3,760 in Regency 26. We think this coin is going to sell in that range when the hammer finally falls on this PQ GEM. When you see it, you will know how special this Monroe is! Good luck. Cert. Number 6871125 PCGS # 9333

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION Ex Bruce Scher Collection, as noted on the insert. WOW! WOW! WOW! This is a MONSTER TONED New Rochelle! The color is absolutely CRAZY beautiful. Among our personal favorites from this Unforgettable Collection! A kaleidoscopic array of colors give this polychromatic SUPERB GEM a fabulous look! Crimson and azure tones dominate the obverse with hints of green at the periphery. The same tones frame the periphery of the reverse, keeping the center frosty and untoned in the center. This coin has the eye appeal of an even loftier grade, especially from the obverse, but a few tiny ticks on the wide open reverse keep it at the impressive MS67+ grade. Needless to say though, this New Rochelle half dollar offers high grade, beautiful color, and a superb pedigree, all traits that will lead to very strong bidding. PCGS 300, NGC 117, CAC 109. There are 66 graded MS67+, clearly there is duplication at this level. This MONSTER will easily blow past other MS67+ CAC coins and the published levels. This coin will be a highlight of any superlative collection. Our estimate is just conjecture, we suspect this coin will set a record for any MS67+ ever sold. Cert. Number 6636039 PCGS # 9335

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION One of the coolest commemorative type coins in the entire series, the special "Specimen" New Rochelle strikes. Only 50 examples were originally struck using specially polished dies. Had these been struck on specially produced planchets and struck with more than one blow from the dies these would have been full Proof strikes. This is one of the FINEST graded and these are just so cool and very RARE! This coin is truly of MAGNIFICENT QUALITY! Truly SUPERB in every way! Glassy reflective mirrors beam in the fields. The icy surfaces have a stunning, blast white, untoned brilliance that glimmers against the sharply struck devices. The eye appeal is AMAZING! PCGS 15, NGC 9, CAC 13. There are four graded SP67+ and just a single SP68 graded higher at PCGS. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $16,500 and the most recent one sold for $13,200 in January 2021. The single SP68 has never sold in auction and would likely sell in excess of $35,000 should it come on the market. Good luck! Cert. Number 38464248 PCGS # 99335

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION Ex Shepherd, as noted on the insert. WOW! This has to be one of the most magnificently toned Norfolk half dollars we have ever seen, and you will certainly agree! One look at the rich, multicolored patina will have you entranced and you will be captivated by the awesome eye appeal. Thanks to the somewhat busy design types, this is one of the few commemoratives that is readily available in MS68. That said, few Norfolks have this coin's AWESOME look! The colors were imparted by long term storage in the original holder, you can see the tab pattern in the color on the obverse. Every color of the spectrum comes out when rotated in the light, from purple to gold. The surfaces are without flaw and the devices are sharply struck. The eye appeal is excellent. PCGS 218, NGC 129, CAC 94. A similar looking example, housed in an old NGC holder, realized $3,240 in April 2022. We have no doubt this coin will bring more when the hammer falls. Good luck. Cert. Number 20319389 PCGS # 9337

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION A VERY HIGH END and simply sensational SUPERB 38-D Oregon Trail half dollar! Indeed this is easily among the FINEST KNOWN examples of the 6,005 struck. The technical quality and visual allure are both sublime! This coin is immaculate, flawless, pristine! There are zero imperfections anywhere, even using a strong glass. Indeed, we would not have flinched if this coin was graded MS69! Every detail sports razor sharp definition, from the Indian's headdress to the infant sitting on its mother's lap inside the covered wagon on the reverse. A bold and brilliant luster with a frosty satin-like sheen is vibrant and captivating on the surfaces. Both obverse and reverse show spectacular toning that clings mostly to the periphery and yields to the brilliant silver confined to the centers. The toning really makes the sharpness of the devices pop off the surfaces of is awesome commemorative half dollar. PCGS 58, NGC 79, CAC 18. There are 11 in MS68+. This unforgettable coin sold for $12,925 back in the 2015 FUN auction. It is remarkable that there are 3 finer at PCGS, all MS69. There are all impounded in important collections, as none have sold since 2004! We would not be surprised if this coin hammered for more than its 2015 auction record. Bound for another top tier set! Bid accordingly. Cert. Number 25375840 PCGS # 9349

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION Tied for second highest graded at PCGS and NONE are finer at CAC. This beauty is wonderfully toned and PRISTINE! We have looked this SUPERB Pan-Pac over and over with a strong glass, and there are ZERO imperfections. Perhaps the totally original color is a little deep for PCGS to call it MS68, but we would not flinch if it was in a 68 holder (no guarantees). A strong underlying luster highlights the rich verdant, azure, and aurelian toning. The devices are sharply struck and the surfaces are flawless. The eye appeal is off the charts amazing. PCGS 133, NGC 63, CAC 69. There are 29 graded MS67+ at PCGS (including no doubt some duplicate submissions in hopes of getting a 68 grade). The current PCGS Price Guide value is $10,000 and the average APR is $10,548. There are five graded MS68 finer at PCGS, none of which is CAC approved, and the last one sold over seven years ago for over $30,000! This is an amazing example of one of the most popular commemorative types. Good luck. Cert. Number 36517499 PCGS # 9357

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION Tied for second FINEST seen by PCGS! This is a beautifully preserved SUPERB GEM with exceptional everything! Richly, and originally toned in iridescent shades of full rainbow patina on both sides. The devices are sharply struck and accented by a wealth of warm, satiny luster that brings out the subtle shades of the lovely toning. Sharply struck devices stand out against essentially PRISTINE surfaces. The eye appeal is very high end and exceptionally pleasing. PCGS 15, NGC 2. The last non-CAC example sold back in June 2014, realizing $5,454. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $6,000 and if one of the three MS68s that are graded finer at PCGS were to come to market, the PCGS Price Guide value of $15,000 would certainly be exceeded! A wonderful example of this early commem, one that will be a prize in any high end set! Cert. Number 36064138 PCGS # 9359

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION An unimpeachable SUPERB GEM, tied for second FINEST graded at PCGS and among the most visually appealing 1921 Pilgrim half we have seen! Clearly this impressive example has been lovingly cared for over the last 101 years, allowing it to take on a gentle blush of toning and remain in virtually PRISTINE condition! The luster is exceptionally brilliant, glowing with a warm, satiny vibrance. Coppery-orange gold clings to the periphery, while blending to a soft, sky blue, pastel rose, pale periwinkle, and iridescent hues that come to life when rotated in a light. Were it not for a microscopic tick or two, this coin may have made its way into a 68 holder; it certainly has the eye appeal! PCGS 66, NGC 38, CAC 11. PCGS has graded 10 in MS67+. The last two sold in 2021 for $6,600 and we sold a similar looking coin for $7,050 back in March 2020. The current PCGS Price Guide value is $7,500 and this coin could surpass that level when it crosses the block. A single MS68 is graded finer, a coin that has yet to sell in auction. Bound for a great set of commemorative halves and a coin that will see very strong bidding. Do not let it slip away! Cert. Number 36517500 PCGS # 9360

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION Very, very HIGH END and spectacular! Among the FINEST we have offered, and with just three graded higher at PCGS, this coin is certainly among the highest graded. Flashy, brilliant mint luster has a bold, radial brilliance that rolls on with strong cartwheels. The surfaces are imbued with a subtle iridescent toning, pastel rose and gold are suffused with an icy sky blue hue. The eye appeal is exceptional in every way. PCGS 105, NGC 55, CAC 40. There are a mere dozen in MS67+ and just three finer. The most recent example to sell in auction realized $8,519 in our Regency Auction 50. A single 68 sold in our May 2018 Regency Auction for $43,475. This coin is worthy of a very strong bid for sure, and will fit nicely in any very high end set. Good luck. Cert. Number 83935929 PCGS # 9364

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION This is a truly spectacular SUPERB Rhode Island half, a coin with very distinctive, essentially Prooflike lustrous brilliance. The reverse is framed in a subtle halo of rainbow toning that accents the Art Deco style portrayal of the original Puritan settler of Rhode Island meeting a Native American. The devices are crisp and the superior and brilliant surfaces are PRISTINE. We absolutely love the look of this flashy beauty! PCGS 86, NGC 58, CAC 31. There are just 10 graded MS67+ and a single MS68 finer at PCGS. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $2,900 and it would not come as a shock if this SUPERB GEM sells for more. This stunning, Prooflike SUPERB GEM is a world class addition to any world class set. Cert. Number 84331930 PCGS # 9363

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION A SUPERB GEM! One of the FINEST graded examples extant, with just a single MS68+ graded higher! WOW! A sensationally brilliant luster swirls over extremely smooth surfaces and boldly struck design devices. The fields are flashy, the luster just jumps off the surfaces! Touches of amber-gold color, mostly at the peripheries make the design elements standout in a near 3-D effect, especially in Sir Walter Raleigh’s beard and ruffled collar. The surfaces are flawless and free of any kind of distracting marks or ticks. The eye appeal is virtually flawless! PCGS 31, NGC 42, CAC 17. There is a very wide range of APRs; the two most recent sold in 2021 for $4,440 and $10,800. The current Collectors Universe value is $5,800. Just a single MS68+ is graded finer. Bound for a great, high ranked Registry Set of Classic Commemoratives. Cert. Number 34096086 PCGS # 9367

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION Tied for second FINEST graded at PCGS, this SUPERB GEM Robinson is extremely high end and beautiful! A brilliant and bold underlying mint frost glows in the fields, accenting sharply struck devices and hints of dappled coppery color at the peripheries. The surfaces are sleek and clean, free of any distractions of any kind any where. The eye appeal is exceptional, as is the quality. PCGS 18, NGC 12. Only two have ever sold in auction, realizing $4,560 and $3,878. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $5,000 and there are just two finer both MS68 and the last one sold all the way back in 2005 for over $20,000! Do not let this attractive SUPERB GEM pass you by! Cert. Number 45402547 PCGS # 9369

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION Now this is a truly UNFORGETTABLE San Diego half dollar. TOP POP and unbelievable quality everything, this is the definition of a MOOSE! WOW! Intense and brilliant mint luster booms vividly across the surfaces. Swirling cartwheels radiate, accenting the ultra sharp devices and bringing the gorgeous obverse color to life, particularly on the obverse. The reverse is mostly pearly silver with the ever lightest blush of color at the left most rim. A tiny break in the frost on the reverse is essentially invisible and otherwise it is virtually PRISTINE. The eye appeal is sensational in every way! We cannot imagine a nicer one. PCGS 4, NGC 5. Only one has ever sold, realizing a record $38,400 in April 2022. Disregard the PCGS Price Guide, as even the wholesale price guide levels have surpassed it! WOW. This is a rare treat that you have an opportunity to bid on two of the FINEST in so short a span of time. Don't let this one pass you by! Good luck. Cert. Number 45402546 PCGS # 9372

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION This is a STUPENDOUS and gorgeous San Diego half dollar. Bold and colorfully toned, this one ranks among the most amazing coin in this collection and is truly memorable in every way. While PCGS has graded a single MS68+ higher, we cannot imagine a nicer one! WOW! Deep, vibrant, autumnal rainbow toning envelopes both sides of this SUPERB GEM. The crimson, violet, tangerine, rose, and pale green really POP when rotated in a light. The devices are ultra crisp and the surfaces uber smooth and clean, free of distracting marks of any kind. The eye appeal is truly amazing. PCGS 8, NGC 9, CAC 3. The most recent PCGS MS68 CAC to sell realized $9,000 in January 2019, and that was the first one to sell since 2005! While the current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $11,000 we would not be shocked at all if that level was surpassed and left in the dust when the hammer falls. Another unforgettable quality classic commemorative from this collection that will excite even the pickiest, most jaded collector. Cert. Number 45402550 PCGS # 9371

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION WOW!!! This is one of the FINEST Sesquicentennials that exists! As a type the Sesquicentennial half dollar, with its dished fields often comes with shallow, soft strikes and lack luster surfaces. It really is interesting to consider that despite a generous mintage of 141,120, relatively few survive in GEM grade, and NONE have graded in the SUPERB grades. When we sold this Premium GEM back in December 2017, there were NONE FINER. This is the opposite of what a typical Sesqui looks like. Boldly and brilliantly lustrous, well struck, and well preserved. This example is fully struck up on both sides. The reverse has a semi-reflective lustrous sheen, while the obverse possesses a more frosty-satin luster. Lovely toning at the rims frame both sides imparting a bold visual allure. This GEM Sesqui is essentially on par quality and visually with the MS66+ we sold last year. PCGS 19, NGC 32, CAC 9. This is the most recent example to sell in auction, realizing $22,325 in our December 2017 Regency Auction. PCGS has graded four finer in MS66+, and we sold the most recent of those for $37,600 in October 2021. Worthy of a very strong bid, and placement in a world class set. If PCGS were to grade a 67, it would be worth into the six figure range. This is an excellent addition for the advanced commemorative collector. Good luck. Cert. Number 34468535 PCGS # 9374

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION Without a doubt, the Spanish Trail half dollar is one of the more interesting and obscure designs of the commemorative series. The cow skull on the obverse is a play on the name of Alvar Nunez Cabeza De Vaca, a Spanish explorer of the early southern portion of the United States in 1535, whose last name translates to "cow's head." Only 10,008 were struck, and it is one of the KEY types of the series. A fully brilliant mint luster swirls boldly on both sides accenting a blush of pearly gold. Virtually FLAWLESS, this SUPERB example has a great eye appeal. PCGS 225, NGC 129, CAC 77. PCGS has graded 41 in MS67+, a figure that no doubt includes some duplication. Only 10 are graded finer. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $3,500. A great type coin, worthy of a fabulous set, especially if you demand CAC approval, as none of the MS68s have ever been approved. Cert. Number 25372783 PCGS # 9376

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION A lovely Premium Quality example of this scarce Doubled Die Obverse variety. The doubling is most notable at STONE MOUNTAIN and the date. A warm golden-russet, olive-gray, and delicate lilac hues are accented by a glowing luster and the devices are sharp. PCGS 1130, NGC 848, CAC 356. PCGS has graded nine examples of this distinct Doubled Die variety. The current CAC CPG value is $390, and we have no doubt this lovely coin will sell for a premium bid. Cert. Number 25639706 PCGS # 9378

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION An exceptional Stone Mountain half dollar. Virtually pristine surfaces have a bold luster that glows with a vivacity and brilliance atypical of the type. Sharply struck devices stand out through blushes and splashes of original iridescent toning. The eye appeal is excellent. PCGS 385, NGC 216, CAC 143. There are 55 in MS67+ at PCGS, and a mere 8 coins graded finer. We sold the most recent example for $2,468 in September 2021. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $2,600. The last MS68 sold back in May 2007-- that was 15 long years ago! WOW. Worthy of a strong bid. Good luck. Cert. Number 81939542 PCGS # 9378

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION This SUPERB GEM is another old friend of ours, having once sold in our October 2017 Regency Auction, lot 529, where it was described as: "Among the very finest examples of this date certified by PCGS, only two coins have received higher grades. The eye appeal of this SUPERB GEM is amazing. The obverse sees a dusting of iridescent pewter-silver and russet patina--which is the sort of look Texas halves usually have. But when you flip this lustrous coin over, and the reverse is blanketed in a rich melange of rainbow hues that blend over the intricate and well struck details. Stunning carmine, olive, magenta, aubergine, and teal hues create a stunning palette of color! Only 3,775 were struck." PCGS 154, NGC 128, CAC 66. There are 26 in MS67+ at PCGS and just four in MS68 finer. This coin brought $3,878 in October 2017 and today it should sell for more! A fabulous toner that is worthy of the greatest toned commemorative collection ever. Cert. Number 82920655 PCGS # 9395

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION This Vancouver half dollar is off the charts AMAZING! Certainly among the FINEST graded, and totally worthy of its impressive, lofty grade assigned and CAC accolades. A beautifully toned and satiny lustrous SUPERB GEM Vancouver. Rich blue, rose, gold, teal, and coppery hues blend over near flawless surfaces imparting a bold and impressive eye appeal. PCGS 104, NGC 66, CAC 49. There are 27 examples graded MS67+ and just four finer. We sold the most recent example in our October 2020 Regency Auction 41 for $5,288. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $5,000. There are just four in MS68 finer, the last one sold back in the 2011 FUN auction for nearly $15,000! With CAC approval a 68 would cost $20,000! A very important opportunity of the Registry Set crowd not to be taken lightly. Cert. Number 35768546 PCGS # 9399

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION One of the most beautifully toned and high end Vermonts we have ever had the pleasure of handling. Among the FINEST graded, sitting near the apex of the PCGS Population Report. Both sides of this SUPERB GEM are awash in rich autumnal hued toning; shades of crimson, tangerine, and hints of green blend together majestically. The eye appeal and technical quality are SUPERB in every way! PCGS 88, NGC 37, CAC 23. There are a dozen graded MS67+ and only three finer. We sold the most recent for $14,688 in May 2021. We feel this monster belongs in the FINEST of sets, and it will face stiff bidding competition when it crosses the block. Good luck. Cert. Number 36517502 PCGS # 9401

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION A beautifully toned SUPERB GEM example of this relatively common, but conditionally and visually challenging type. Seductive golden russet toning with soft verdant and violet accents around the rims. The toning spans stem to stern here, and is unbroken to the centers, and intensifying near the rims. Stunning quality and one of the finer examples graded by PCGS. PCGS 111, NGC 85, CAC 108. This pretty coin will see strong bidding, and will surpass the published levels. The first example of the 3-piece P,D,S, set we are offering in this Unforgettable collection. Cert. Number 83484549 PCGS # 9404

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION A GLORIOUS SUPERB GEM Booker T. Washington half dollar! This beauty is exceptional with incredible toning and sensational eye appeal. Sunset orange and clover-green mingles over the surfaces on both sides, showing accents of original untoned silver, providing an attractive dappled look. The surfaces are essentially without flaw, and anything that keeps this SUPERB 46-D BTW from grading MS68, is only visible with the aid of a powerful loupe. The eye appeal is amazing. PCGS 74, NGC 69, CAC 61. There are 14 graded MS67+ (no doubt with some duplication), and seven in MS68 finer. The last one sold for $4,560 in March 2021. We have no doubt that this impressive looking coin will delight even the pickiest of collectors and will end up in an AMAZING set of commemoratives. It should be noted none of the PCGS MS68s have ever sold in auction. Cert. Number 35408952 PCGS # 9405

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION One of the most beautiful 1946-S BTWs we have handled. While one of the most common commemoratives in an absolute sense, the Booker T. Washington halves are VERY RARE so fine! Technically and aesthetically, this SUPERB GEM is all there, and then some! WOW! Velvety smooth surfaces show a bold, radiating satin sheen and brilliant luster. SUPERB surfaces are essentially PRISTINE and display a layer of totally original and gorgeous envelope toning that delights the eye. The reverse is truly KILLER! EXTREMELY RARE any finer, this is a very impressive SUPERB GEM for the collector. PCGS 150, NGC 135, CAC 98. PCGS has graded 19 in MS67+ with only 8 finer, all in MS68. Do not let the APRs and published levels sway your bidding plans, this exceptional example will see strong bidding for sure! Good luck. Cert. Number 25656689 PCGS # 9406

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION This coin is a MONSTER TONER! If the Northern Lights collector was putting together a set of classic commemoratives, this would be his Washington Carver! Insanely toned, wildly colorful, sensational quality surfaces are just AMAZING! A superior luster blazes boldly on the surfaces, clearly amplifying the cranberry and teal-blue toning that dominate the obverse and the dappled iridescent toning on the reverse. The toning really makes the sharply struck details stand out boldly. Over the years, as toned dollars got much of the market's attention, colorful classic commems gained a huge following as well and this one will entice even the pickiest collector! PCGS 12, NGC 5. We sold a similar toned example back in September 2016 for $7,638. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $8,900 and we have no doubt today that the bidding will be as intense as the toning, leading to a very high bid! Cert. Number 45402549 PCGS # 9434

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION Tied for FINEST GRADED! Not only is this coin a TOP POP, but it also has a fantastic visual quality to match the technical quality. We cannot help but marvel at this amazing Wisconsin half dollar! The surfaces are PRISTINE! Mother Nature with some aid of the cardboard holder this coin was stored in, created an awesome mix of totally original shades of golden tan and olive-gold, while accents of rose, apricot, emerald, and tangerine sparkle from all over. A thick lustrous frost belies the toning, giving the subtle shades to life. All of the details are sharply struck and stand out in fine form. The eye appeal is unforgettable! PCGS 54, NGC 61, CAC 31. PCGS has graded 13 in MS68+ and NONE FINER. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $13,500. This lovely coin belongs in another top ranking Registry Set, and we expect that bidding will be as fierce as a badger when it crosses the block. Good luck. Cert. Number 39046377 PCGS # 9447

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION Ex Bruce Scher, as noted on the insert. This is one of the most visually alluring SUPERB GEM York half dollars we have ever seen (only the MS69 has more stunning color). This is a truly marvelous SUPERB GEM, only five coins have ever graded finer. Wonderful pine green toning dominates the obverse with accents of orange and crimson at the rims, while the reverse has the same tones in a more pointillistic pattern. The pristine surfaces are aglow with a vibrant, vivid luster. The strike is RAZOR sharp and the technical quality is virtually unimproveable! PCGS 44, NGC 44, CAC 17. The average APR for a PCGS MS68 CAC is $3,774 and well above the published levels. There are four in MS68+ and a single MS69 finer. Only one MS68+ sold, realizing $9,000 over three years ago and the MS69 brought six figures! This GORGEOUS SUPERB GEM is worthy of a very strong bid from the collector building another top notch world class collection! Cert. Number 36517503 PCGS # 9449

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION If you have been seeking a SUPERB example of this singular silver dollar commemorative type, if your hand is the last in the air on July 28, you can declare your search over. WOW! For sure, this is one of the better Lafayettes we have seen in some time. Ultra satiny mint luster blooms all over the smooth surfaces. We cannot stress enough the cleanliness of this coin. In fact, only a single well hidden reeding mark on the reverse is what keeps this coin from MS67. Clearly this wonderful coin sat in the original packaging, undisturbed for years, where it was able to acquire a layer of totally original rich (but NOT dark), blue-green and a halo of reddish gold coloration at the peripheries. Every detail is sharply impressed from a strong, forceful blow from the dies. The eye appeal is exceptional in every way and is one you won't forget! We certainly rank it as ultra HIGH END. Ex JFS Collection; Cary and Cheryl Porter Collection, Heritage, May 2007, lot 2444; unknown intermediaries; our consignor. PCGS 107, NGC 67, CAC 27. There 18 graded MS66+ and just a half dozen examples graded finer at PCGS. The last CAC-approved example sold back in December 2019. More recently is a very wide range of APRs from $13,800 to $30,000 for non-CAC PCGS MS66+ pieces. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $23,000 and we sold a very similar looking MS66 CAC for $22,913 in October 2021. Anything finer will cost mid five figures, so if you are looking for a truly special Lafayette dollar, do not let this one get away. Cert. Number 45420931 PCGS # 9222

FROM THE UNFORGETTABLE COLLECTION A SENSATIONAL GEM, a marvelous example of this Congressionally authorized commemorative medal that is often included as part of the commemorative half dollar collection. Tied for FINEST graded at PCGS, this coin is an old friend, sold in our Regency Auction 26. We loved it then, and we love it now! This awesome GEM is Premium Quality defined! Boasting a lovely old tone with shades of lilac-teal, amber-rose, and slate-blue that evenly coat both obverse and reverse. Well struck and beautifully preserved, this Norse medal is one of the FINEST graded, and there is no doubt as to why! Struck in 1925 to commemorate the arrival of 53 Norwegian immigrants one hundred years earlier, the Philadelphia mint struck these as medals, since a commemorative coin act did not pass Congress. However, this medal, in its three standard varieties: Thick planchet silver (mintage 33,750); Thin planchet silver, as here (mintage 6,000); and gold (mintage 100). With the much lower mintage, the Thin Planchet variety is much more elusive in such lofty states of preservation. Popularly collected alongside the 144-set of commemorative half dollars, in fact we have seen contemporary coin albums (Library of Coins, Wayte Raymond, and the like) with an octagonal opening to include this medal with the half dollars. PCGS 23, NGC 7, CAC 17. This beauty realized $9,400 in May 2018. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $9,500. With none graded finer at PCGS, this coin belongs in another one of the FINEST sets of commemoratives. Good luck. Cert. Number 34490208 PCGS # 9451

We love this SUPERB GEM. We are honored to offer it again. We sold it in our Regency Auction 50, where it was described as: "A beautifully toned MS67 Gettysburg! This special example of this popular classic commemorative is housed in an old green tag holder and features a melange of toning from the original cardboard holder. Frosty mint luster glows all over, bringing out the varied deep orange and dark violet tones. The strike is sharp and the eye appeal is awesome." PCGS 203, NGC 111, CAC 88. This SUPERB example sold for $4,348 in spirited bidding in our January 2022 Regency Auction. The buyer has changed collecting directions and re-consigned this beauty to our sale. We have no doubt that it will excite and entice strong bidding from the commem collector. Cert. Number 8341437 PCGS # 9305

A marvelous SUPERB GEM, tied for FINEST GRADED at PCGS. Frosty, untoned satin surfaces have a thick lustrous finish on both sides. Sharply struck on both sides, and the surfaces are essentially flawless. Needless to say, this coin is extremely eye appealing. Maines are far tougher than the Pops show. PCGS 80, NGC 44, CAC 33. There are 14 in MS67+ and NONE FINER. In our Regency Auction 50, this coin brought $7,931 and the current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $8,500. Worthy of the greatest of commemorative sets, we have no doubt it will again bring a very strong bid. Good luck. Cert. Number 41267541 PCGS # 9326

A high grade example of this conditionally challenging early commemorative type. A thick satiny luster glows boldly on both sides, the underlying brilliance accents a hint of dappled original toning. A pleasing strike is stronger than typically seen and the surfaces are truly devoid of any serious contact. PCGS 135, NGC 82, CAC 26. There are 21 in MS66+ and just 15 finer. The most recent sold for $5,040 in May 2022, well above the PCGS Price Guide value. Anything finer will bring into the five figures. Don't let this opportunity pass you by! Cert. Number 44699406 PCGS # 9333

This is a VERY RARE silver striking of the Wood's Hibernia Farthing struck in silver. Martin 3.2-Bc.10, Breen-171/173, W-12500. These are considered to be Rarity-5, and are among the more interesting issues collected among the early "Colonial" series. Deeply toned, flashy silver surfaces gleam with a vibrant brilliance. The dappled iridescent toning attests to the originality. The devices are crisp and stand out boldly. The eye appeal is quite nice. Approximately two dozen were located in England in the 1950s. Prior to that, the silver Wood's Hibernia pattern farthings were quite rare. (Eric Newman noted his example was "probably unique." The hoard was handled by Baldwin's in London, and were descended generation to generation from the time of striking to the 1950s in the Woods family. Over the years, these were dispersed to colonial coin collectors here in the United States, and are infrequently offered in the market place today, especially in this quality. PCGS 9, NGC 0. The most recent one to sell realized $7,800 in August 2021. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $9,500 and there are seven graded higher at PCGS, none of which have sold since August 2015. A great high end, silver colonial coin in near GEM quality that is at an affordable price point. Bidding activity will be intense. Cert. Number 26666819 PCGS # 179

The C-1, B-1 1805 half cent is identified by the recut 5 and the stemless wreath. While it is a Rarity-1 in all grades, it is quite scarce in Choice Mint State. Sharply struck central devices, indeed, the only weakness we see is on the dentils from a slightly misaligned die. Satiny chocolate brown patina graces the fields, while some hints of original red clings to the recesses of the design elements. There are just a few ancient ticks seen with the aid of a glass and no serious discolorations, or other flaws that are often associated with early copper. The eye appeal on this highly collectible Mint State Draped Bust half cent is great. PCGS 4, NGC 2. This coin most recently sold in our 2022 Central States Regency Auction for $3,995. The buyer has switched directions and re-consigned it to our Regency Auction 53. A wonderful type coin that may not be offered again for quite some time. Cert. Number 3319146001 PCGS # 1081

A near-GEM Draped Bust half cent with a great look and fantastic pedigree. High end and boldly lustrous with a lovely satin gleam. Rich, original golden brown surfaces show accents of olive and steely-brown patina which blend with very subtle hints of faded original mint color. The devices are generally very well struck for an early copper. Close inspection does reveal a few scattered teeny ticks. Overall the eye appeal is very strong. Ex. Lee Hewitt Collection, Bowers & Merena, November 1984, lot 2781; Goodrich Collection, Goldberg's, September 2012, lot 194; Regency Auction XXII, Legend Rare Coin Auctions, July 2017, lot 1; Regency Auction 48, Legend Rare Coin Auctions, October 2021, lot 219; our consignor. PCGS 12, NGC 3, CAC 5. This is the most recent PCGS/CAC coin to sell realizing $5,405 in July 2017 and October 2021, and $6,900 in 2012. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $6,500 and the CAC CPG value is listed at $6,880. Just three are graded finer in the designation, this is a great example for type, variety, grade, and will make its place in a fantastic collection. Cert. Number 26488079 PCGS # 1093

Ex. Simpson Collection, as noted on the insert. This is a truly AMAZING GEM C-1. Only a single die pair was used to strike the entire mintage of 1834 half cents, and this one ranks among the best! An awesome pedigree adds to the allure! Blazing mint luster radiates boldly on both sides, highlighting the sensational original RED color that dominates about 75% of the surfaces. The remaining portion is a light brown with hints of steely blue that comes around when viewed in a light. Well struck from Manley State 3.0, Breen State III, which shows double die clashing. The eye appeal is spectacular! Ex Howard Newcomb, 1935; B. Max Mehl, 1935; Col. E.H.R. Green, June 8, 1936; Green Estate to St. Louis Stamp & Coin (B.G. Johnson & Eric Newman), in April 1943; Eric P. Newman; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society to Missouri Cabinet, November/December 1980; Goldberg's sale of the Missouri Cabinet, January 2014, lot 138; Bob R. Simpson Collection, Heritage, January 2022, lot 3003. PCGS 5, NGC 10, CAC 3. When this coin sold as part of the Simpson Collection, its prior pedigree was left off. In the Missouri Cabinet Collection auction, this coin realized $26,450, and had it been noted in the 2022 description it would have likely brought more than it did. This is an outstanding opportunity to acquire one of the greatest 1834 half cents! Good luck! Cert. Number 40276031 PCGS # 1166

From our Regency Auction 49, where it was described as: "Only two pairs of dies were used to strike the entire mintage of 1835 half cents, the differences between the two are easily identified by the placement of the ST in STATES. The B-2, C-2 variety, seen here has the ST close. This is a high-end example, likely in the Condition Census. Only two examples have ever graded numerically higher, a 66 BN and a 66 RB. The present PQ GEM has a bold look. Mellowed red on the obverse is faded to a soft, light brown, highlighted by a warm underlying brilliance. The reverse is mostly red and brilliantly lustrous. Well struck from die state VI, with a boldly pronounced bisecting die crack on the reverse and clashed dies. The eye appeal is quite nice!" PCGS 33, NGC 23, CAC 21. There are five examples in this lofty grade at PCGS and just one finer. The only one to sell in auction was the McGuigan-Foxfire-Pogue coin that was NOT CAC and brought nearly $6,500 over five years ago. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $8,250 and we think this coin, with its outstanding look and CAC approval will bring close to that when the hammer falls. Bound for a fantastic type or date set of Classic Head half cents! Cert. Number 41230373 PCGS # 1169

B-2, First Restrike, considered to be Rarity-6. This is truly a sensational GEM! Everything about this coin screams quality, rarity, and eye appeal, a killer combination that is so desirable for the sophisticated collector. Blazing, icy smooth, boldly reflective fields look like freshly cut sheets of glass. The devices are razor sharp and have a frosty texture that provides a wonderful contrast, especially on the obverse (which has a cameo-like look). The surfaces are a deep mahogany red-brown with a fabulous teal-blue overtone and some golden-brown accents at the periphery. A strong glass fails to reveal anything more than a trivial lint mark or two; there are no flecks, flakes, spots, or any marks of any kind that distract from the sensational visual allure. Only about 20-30 are known in all grades. PCGS 2, NGC 3, CAC 3. This is the sole PR65+ BN and there are just three graded finer in the designation at PCGS. There are no recent auction comps, but in PR65+ BN, the PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $18,500. A world class Proof half cent, and worthy of a fabulous cabinet. Good luck. Cert. Number 81874642 PCGS # 1263

Ex Donald G. Partrick Collection, as noted on the insert. This is a Rarity-7 Restrike half cent with a provenance that goes back over a century! Ranking as #4 on the Breen-Hanson Condition Census, this is a well known example that has a great look. Hard, generally smooth semi-reflective fields offer just a hint of delicate iridescence over light golden-brown patina. Razor sharp in strike. The eye appeal is wonderful! Ex. Thomas Elder's July 1920 sale of a Veteran American Collector, lot 796; Thomas Elder's February 1921 sale, lot 2234; unknown intermediaries; New Netherlands Coin Co, via private treaty around 1953; unknown intermediaries; Kagin's 1977 ANA auction, lot 203; Ellis Robison Collection, Stack's, February 1982, lot 389; C. Watson; Stack's Session of Auction '89, lot 1530; JMN & Associates; Bowers & Merena's January 1994 FUN auction, lot 1026; Jim McGuigan; Donald Partrick; Heritage's sale of the Partrick Collection, April 2021, lot 3778; Legend Rare Coin Auctions' Regency Auction 49, December 2021, lot 5. Only 75 Proofs were struck. PCGS 13, NGC 10, CAC 7. This is the ONLY PR64+ BN graded by either service. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $7,500. This presents a very rare second chance opportunity to acquire this wonderful numismatic rarity. Good luck. Cert. Number 75747066014 PCGS # 1317

The first cent struck for circulation by the United States mint. A very important and highly collectible type coin! The Chain cents were struck early in 1793, among the first coins coined in the first federal mint. A total of 36,103 were struck between February 27 and March 12, utilizing five distinct die pairings, all of which are scarce to rare, Sheldon called it not collectible. The present coin is a wonderful collector grade S-3. While as a Rarity-3, the S-3 is the most "common" of the Chain cent varieties. While this example is lower grade, extensively circulated to the Fine range, the surfaces are remarkably smooth, and free of any kind of serious marks. The copper planchet was of good, hard metal before striking without fissures or imperfections that would attract environmental damage. The surfaces are devoid of all but the most insignificant contact marks from its time in early federal commerce. All the details are fully visible, though there are a few areas of weakness from the strike, which is normal. The central portions of the design: Henry Voigt's flowing haired portrait of Liberty and the chain links are all bold. As a coin with so much history, collectors have been drawn to the issue since the earliest days of coin collecting in the United States. Today, most collectors can only dream of owning one of the low grade and/or damaged pieces, which even barely identifiable, coins still command low four figure prices. A pleasing and generally problem free, though heavily circulated coin like this will see very strong bidding from collectors with good taste. PCGS 34, NGC 6, CAC 3. The most recent example to sell in auction realized $22,200 in September 2020. Now, nearly two years later, the PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $27,500 and the CAC CPG value is listed at $26,400. CAC has approved just 3 in the entire VF range (all VF25, and none have sold in auction), so if you are looking for a great CAC approved example that won't cost $50,000 or more, this is your coin! Good luck Cert. Number 14920867 PCGS # 1341

Ex Doug Bird Collection, as noted on the insert. This is a borderline GEM example, coming from the special collection of early copper specialist Doug Bird. Offering a bold and lustrous mint red, this coin has more original RED than the Naftzger coin! That speaks volumes! Hints of olive and steely brown patina account for the B in the RB classification. Generally well struck from the middle state of the dies, the only flaw is a tiny mark above the O in OF on the reverse rim. The eye appeal is truly exceptional. PCGS 4, NGC 1, CAC 1. This coin sold for $3,240 in February 2020 and the Naftzger coin sold for $4,348 in June 2015. The CAC CPG value is $4,060 and the PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $4,500. RARE finer, we sold the finest MS65+ RB in May 2019 for $8,519. This near-GEM is worthy of a very strong bid, and placement in a very high end cabinet of Large Cents. Cert. Number 38220881 PCGS # 1733

A truly fabulous GEM example of this classic Red Book variety! Two die pairings correspond to the Silly Head variety, N-4 and N-9. The N-4, as offered here is a Rarity-1, but it is quite challenging to find in GEM grades, especially with CAC approval. The colorful names for the 1839 portrait styles date to June 1868--less than 30 years after they were produced, and they have stuck ever since. The surfaces are gleaming with a rich, original red luster that peers through the dusting of soft brown and iridescent patina on both sides. Well struck from Noyes die state C/B which is defined by heavy flow lines on the obverse, leading to soft dentils on most or the rim; likewise the reverse has some peripheral weakness at the dentils. The only flaw of note is a tiny patch of shallow marks in the right obverse field, but these are quite minor and will forever serve to identify this GEM as the E.S.M. coin. PCGS 7, NGC 2, CAC 6. The most recent Silly Head MS65 RB to sell was the N-9 in our May 2021 sale of the Sommelier Collection, which realized $10,565. This coin sold before that in August 2020 for $9,000 as part of the E.S.M. Collection. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $12,000 and the CAC CPG value is listed at $11,200. VERY RARE any finer, with just three graded higher in the designation. Bound for another WORLD CLASS collection of early coppers. Good luck. Cert. Number 25644767 PCGS # 1749

Wonderful auburn and chestnut brown is accented by a bold underlying luster on this GEM large cent. Tinges of salmon-rose cling to the protected recesses of the sharply struck devices, particularly among the stars and letters. The eye appeal is great. PCGS 64, NGC 19, CAC 31. A great type coin, the most recent sold for $2,280 in the 2022 FUN auction. The current PCGS Price Guide value is $2,000 and we think this one will fit nicely for the date or type in a wonderful collection. Cert. Number 43858841 PCGS # 1877

N-21/10. This die pair is double listed in Newcomb as he listed the early and late states separately (the late state, Grellman Die State c, as here have two reverse cuds). This is a brilliant example, with fiery RED luster that swirls boldly all over. The only thing keeping it from a higher grade are some delicate toning flecks, but these attest to the originality and have minimal impact on the eye appeal. PCGS 34, NGC 14, CAC 4. There are two in MS64+ RD at PCGS, and this one last sold in June 2014 for $2,233. Today, the PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $3,500. For the type or date collector, this coin represents a nice opportunity. Cert. Number 29688078 PCGS # 1891

The Small Date 1857 large cent was struck in Proof format only. The mintage is listed in places at 238, and about 100 are known in all designations and grades according to PCGS CoinFacts. The present example has a flashy, highly reflective near-GEM! Icy blue, soft olive, and steely-brown/tan patina are brought out boldly by the underlying mirrored brilliance. The fields are sleek, clean, and offer strong depth of reflection. The devices show razor sharp definition on both sides, adding to the exceptional visual allure. Only 238 Proofs were struck. PCGS 15, NGC 7, CAC 2. The most recent PCGS PR64 BN to sell was NOT CAC and sold for $5,520 in September 2021. This CAC-approved beauty should sell closer to the $6,750 Collectors Universe value. RARE finer. Good luck. Cert. Number 28797274 PCGS # 2000

An exceptional quality "GEM" XF example of this classic KEY date! Handsome, wholly original, this is the perfect collector grade example. Smooth, honest, problem free surfaces show light wear on both sides. The eye appeal is excellent! PCGS 302, NGC 222, CAC 23. Almost four years have passed since the last PCGS/CAC XF45 sold in auction, making that APR completely useless. A non-CAC PCGS-graded coin realized $2,640 in October 2021 and the current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $2,600 and the CAC CPG value is $2,850. Keep in mind a PCGS AU50 CAC sold in May 2022 for nearly $4,000. This coin has a great look and will fit nicely in any great "Everyman" type of set. Always in demand and always popular in this grade. Cert. Number 42919320 PCGS # 2127

Tied for FINEST GRADED of this famous and popular early Lincoln over mintmark variety, and this is a sensational and blazing RED example. Stunning mint red luster booms boldly all over. The surfaces are PRISTINE, free of any serious marks or ticks or defects of ANY kind, anywhere. There are no specks or flecks either. Razor sharp definition on both sides allow for the S/S feature to be visible to the naked eye. We love the look of this SUPERB GEM and this coin belongs in the FINEST Lincoln set! PCGS 5, NGC 3, CAC 3. No CAC approved example has ever sold in auction. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $32,000 and we would not be shocked, at all, if this SUPERB GEM brought that or more. Good luck! Cert. Number 39320684 PCGS # 92434

A wonderfully pedigreed, Premium Quality GEM RED 1914 cent. Well struck and brilliant with a fantastic look overall. There are no serious marks, flecks, or spots anywhere to distract the eye. An impressive early Lincoln cent for the Registry Set crowd, RARE FINER. Ex Heritage's sale of the Jack Lee Estate Collection, February 2009, lot 417; earlier ex Heritage's sale of the William Bickel Collection, Part 1, July 2005, lot 5248. PCGS 70, NGC 11. There is a wide range of APRs; the two most recent sold for $1,860 and $3,240 (November and August 2021 respectively). This coin last sold for $4,169 a dozen years ago. Fewer than two dozen have ever graded higher. Bound for a nice set! Good luck. Cert. Number 50037880 PCGS # 2470

A totally ORIGINAL and lovely GEM example of this important KEY date issue. Satiny surfaces gleam with abundant underlying red luster, giving life to the delicate, soft brown and iridescent pastel overtones. Well struck and of full GEM quality, this coin is ideal for the advanced Lincoln cent collector. PCGS 73, NGC 42, CAC 37. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $7,500 and the CAC CPG value is $9,200. RARE FINER, we sold a PCGS MS65+ RB CAC for $18,800 in July 2021. A great looking coin worthy of a strong bid. Cert. Number 40566754 PCGS # 2472

Flaming RED color and fiery mint brilliance emits a sensational blazing luster off the satiny smooth surfaces and accenting razor sharp devices. The eye appeal is unimpeachable and fantastic! PCGS 34, NGC 4. The most recent example realized $2,800 in April 2022. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $3,000. Extremely Rare finer, there are just 10 graded higher at PCGS. Bound for a wonderful set of Lincoln cents. Cert. Number 41081184 PCGS # 2506

The 1918-S is a conditionally challenging date, especially in full RED and in this lofty state of preservation. GEMS are VERY RARE! Lustrous with hints of gold, while slightly mellowing brick red. The eye appeal is further enhanced by a crisp strike and problem free surfaces. Visually and technically borderline GEM quality, the eye appeal is high end. PCGS 3, NGC 0. A PCGS MS64 RD sold for $1,320 in August 2021 and a PCGS MS65 RD sold in June 2021 for $5,760. We are disregarding the published levels and think this one will see strong bidding. Cert. Number 28538054 PCGS # 2512

Incredibly satiny and velvety with a bold, matte-like luster. The surfaces are lovely, with variegated deep red, violet, and magenta hues. A tiny tick or two keeps it from a full GEM grade, but the eye appeal is great. PCGS 94, NGC 26. The most recent example realized $1,680 in October 2021 and the current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $1,800. This coin is ex Kendall Marie Collection, sold in April 2006, for $1,680. RARE finer in the designation, fewer than two dozen have ever graded finer in RD. Bound for a nice collection for sure. Cert. Number 21524489 PCGS # 2530

Glossy, brilliant surfaces gleam with a bold luster. The surfaces are richly toned, a deep brick red is accented by soft violet overtones. Sharply struck and nearly flawless, this is a high end GEM. VERY RARE any finer. PCGS 49, NGC 40, CAC 10. The most recent CAC approved example was graded by NGC and sold fin November 2020 for $1,680 and the PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $1,675. There are just two in the RB category finer, a 65+ RB and a 66 RB. These two sold within the last two years, realizing $2,880 and $7,800 respectively. A marvelous coin worthy of a strong bid and placement in a really neat set of Lincoln cents. Cert. Number 81426436 PCGS # 2535

A very popular date and error type. During the wartime crush of coinage production, a few dime planchets found their way into the bins with the standard steel blanks for the 1943 cents. Their similar brilliant silver colors did not draw attention to them apparently and there are a small number of these known. This one appears to be one of the higher graded pieces. A soft pewter-silver gray patina graces both sides, and there is a warm glowing satiny brilliance. The devices are weakly struck, as the dime planchet did not have enough metal to go all the way into the depths of the dies. There is no wear anywhere to be found. The comps are all over the place, we have found examples in XF Details to MS66, with prices ranging from $1,440 to well into the five figures. We expect this coin will bring a strong price. A very rare and fascinating mint error, and one that will be the centerpiece in a really neat Lincoln cent collection! Good luck. Cert. Number 44380936 PCGS # E2711

A marvelous Steel cent! Highly lustrous, brilliant steely-silver surfaces are generally clean and virtually flawless. Well struck and very pleasing, this SUPERB GEM grade example is perfect for a type or date set. PCGS 75, NGC 73. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $4,500. This attractive example will see spirited bidding. Cert. Number 40349560 PCGS # 2711

Vibrant, brilliant, brick red color is accented by a bold luster. Sharply struck devices stand out against smooth, problem free surfaces. A SUPERB GEM that ranks among the highest graded at PCGS, there are only five finer. PCGS 43, NGC 81. The most recent example sold in April 2022 for $1,250 before that, one sold for $1,320. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $1,500 and the only MS67+ RD sold in October 2021 for $9,000. This is a great coin for any advanced Lincoln cent set. Cert. Number 41081230 PCGS # 2770

Tied for FINEST in the RB designation at PCGS, this FS-101 (FS-029) is a MAJOR RARITY among varieties of the era. Indeed this Doubled Die Obverse is in fact RARER than the more famous 1969-S Doubled Die. The doubling is boldest at IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY and the date. Bold and satiny luster billows out from the GEM surfaces. A hint of iridescent toning over the vibrant red color. This is the PCGS CoinFacts Plate coin for the variety in RB. PCGS 4, NGC 5. The Collectors Universe value is listed at $12,000 and none have ever sold in auction. There are none FINER in RB, and there are only 20 in GEM in the RD category. This GEM is worthy of a very strong bid when it crosses the block and will find itself at home in a fabulous set! Cert. Number 40704104 PCGS # 37998

An absolutely STONE BOLD GEM! Everything about this 1910 Matte Proof cent SCREAMS quality and eye appeal! Hugely lustrous, satiny surfaces gleam with a sensational vibrance. Varied RED hues mix together over the borderline SUPERB surfaces and envelope the fields and reliefs. It has been a while since we sold one, and with a coin like this we can say it was certainly worth the wait! PCGS 28, NGC 12, CAC 7. The last one we sold brought $9,106 back in March 2019. Today the PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $9,500. Fewer than ten have graded higher in the RD classification, making this PERFECT for any high end set! Cert. Number 16491824 PCGS # 3308

We have LOVED this SUPERB GEM from the moment we laid eyes on it! IT is an AMAZING Matte Proof cent! Tied for the second FINEST graded in the RB designation, this coin SCREAMS SUPERB GEM! WOW, its quality is off the charts and absolutely amazing. Photos do this monster no justice, and you really need to look at it in hand to really appreciate its awe inspiring eye appeal, color, and luster. First off, this coin is essentially full RED! We have a feeling (no guarantees) one day we might see this in a RED holder. The surfaces are satiny and gleaming with a fiery brilliance. The smooth fields and sharply struck devices give this incredible quality SUPERB GEM an awe inspiring look. Only 1050 Proofs were struck. PCGS 4, NGC 3, CAC 2. This coin sold in our October 2021 Regency Auction for $23,500 and before that, one sold for $24,000 in November 2020. The current Collectors Universe value is $27,500. There is a single PR67+ RB graded higher, a coin that has not sold in auction and is valued at $43,500. This is an amazing coin, one that will bring a very strong bid. NOTE: PCGS has never graded a full red finer than PR66. Good luck. Cert. Number 40684310 PCGS # 3325

Intense, watery reflective RED mirrors beam and gleam boldly from all over. Sharply struck and sleek icy fields are nearly flawless and the devices are crisply rendered. The eye appeal is incredible, we don't know why CAC didn't bean this GEM. PCGS 222, NGC 51. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $2,200 and the most recent sold in April 2022 for $1,860. Quite challenging any finer, this attractive GEM will see very spirited bidding for sure. Cert. Number 25390485 PCGS # 3335

An AMAZING GEM Cameo Proof! This is a VERY RARE opportunity for the advanced collector, as precious few of the 5,569 1936 Brilliant Proofs that were struck have any kind of Cameo contrast. Blazing red mirrors beam with a glorious reflection and contrast amazingly against the sharp frosted devices. The surfaces are virtually devoid of any flaw, all we see are some very minor flecks that are invisible to the unassisted eye. PCGS 2, NGC 2, CAC 1. This is not the one that sold back in 2015 for $7,990. Today the PCGS Price Guide value is $9,000 and the CAC CPG value is $9,380. Clearly anything finer is a major five figure condition rarity and this beautiful GEM belongs in the finest of collections. Cert. Number 45490372 PCGS # 83335

The last date struck for circulation, and with the lowest mintage in the series, the 1872 is a KEY, especially in Mint State grades. Only 65,000 were struck. The present coin has no wear anywhere. Accents of original red peek through a layer of violet "woodgrain" toning. Some light contact is noted, but the eye appeal is generally quite pleasing for the grade. PCGS 0, NGC 2. The last NGC MS61 RB sold over a decade ago, realizing $2,875 in February 2011. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $3,650. Cert. Number 3422140002 PCGS # 3613

Tied for FINEST graded at PCGS in the RB category, this is a totally original, beautifully toned, wonderfully preserved GEM! Blazing mirrors beam boldly and brilliantly all over the sleek, icy smooth fields. Razor sharp devices stand out with significant frost, especially on the obverse. Both sides have a wonderful, original overlay of iridescent violet patina that adds to the amazing eye appeal. Only 960 Proofs were struck. PCGS 34, NGC 20, CAC 21. The most recent example realized $2,640 in April 2022; prior to that, none had sold since our August 2020 Regency Auction. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $3,000. NONE ARE FINER in RB at PCGS, and this beautiful GEM will see very strong bidding from collectors of this obsolete denomination. Good luck. Cert. Number 44612089 PCGS # 3646

A virtually FLAWLESS, virtually SUPERB GEM that is a sure fire Set Registry contender. Among the FINEST in the RD category, PCGS has seen just a single PR67 RD graded finer. Incredible bold and flashy mirrored surfaces have a beaming and brilliant finish that is amazing to behold. The surfaces have a full red coloration that is blazing and fiery with a gentle hint of deeper crimson that attests to the fabulous originality. The devices show hints of contrast as the coin is rotated in a light. The eye appeal is simply sensational in EVERY possible way! Only 950 Proofs were struck. PCGS 18, NGC 8, CAC 5. This is the ONLY PR66+ RD graded at PCGS, and just a single PR67 RD is graded higher (that coin is NOT CAC). Realizing $15,600 in June 2021, the current Collectors Universe value is $18,750 and if you are working on the FINEST CAC-approved set, this is the SINGLE FINEST you can get! Do not let it pass you by! Cert. Number 4985976 PCGS # 3650

Mint State 3CS are one of our ALL-TIME favorite series. Legend, our sister company had assembled the FINEST MS+PR set of 3CS. With unrivaled experience we can say this coin is by far one of the better 1854's you will see! Wonderful surfaces are extra clean and smooth. There is also some light die clashing (all Mint made) as well. The luster is a glowing cartwheel type. Moderate colors of totally original olive/pale navy/golden brown/pale purple is scattered about both sides. No question this coin is 100% original. All of the details are sharply struck. The eye appeal is excellent! PCGS 21, NGC 4, CAC 12 (obvious resubmissions). PCGS has only graded 6 in MS66+ with only 3 graded higher, 2 in 67 and 1 in 68. The current Collectors Universe value on this coin is $9,000. A slightly lesser MS66+ CAC just sold for $7,343. Look at the value you get here: obsolete denomination, a top GEM, a low pop, and the coin is 168 years old! Why should it not be $15-$20,000? If you think about it, you should never have seen many 1854's in MS66+ in your hunting. Opportunity knocks loud here for the picky high-grade seeking MS 3CS collector! Cert. Number 25211625 PCGS # 3670

What an incredible SUPERB GEM 1858 trime! Tied for second finest graded at PCGS, everything about this coin screams quality, eye appeal, and originality. The surfaces are pretty much perfect. Even using a strong glass will yield no problems. A moderate luster can be seen. Both sides are evenly covered by a deeper mix of evergreen/purple/golden brown/russet original colors. Every detail is fully struck. The eye appeal is very pleasing! PCGS 12, NGC 19, CAC 5. The last PCGS CAC piece to sell in auction brought $19,200 in March 2020. The current PCGS value is $20,000. We cannot stress how very important an opportunity this is for the advanced collector of this series. Worthy of a premium bid! Cert. Number 38634020 PCGS # 3674

A truly fabulous example of this so-called overdate three cent silver. This is thensole PR66+ and there is just a single PR67+ graded higher in the non-CAM designation. Walter Breen called this an overdate, and at one time it was listed in the Red Book; more recent scholarship and study by Kevin Flynn suggests this is a repunched date, not a true overdate and it has been delisted from the Red Book. This is a very pleasing example, everything about this coin is impressive. The mirrors are deep and highly reflective with great clarity. There are no problems of any kind to be found, and that’s to be expected for a borderline SUPERB GEM! The obverse is completely covered by a vibrant, original deep teal-blue and lilac-violet mix that is evenly distributed over amazingly brilliant mirrors. The astonishing color and deep mirrors delight the eye with its impressive visual allure! Only 600 Proofs were struck. PCGS 5, NGC 0, CAC 4. This is the SOLE PR66+ graded by PCGS, and just the PR67+ ex Legend Collection coin is graded higher in the designation. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $11,000. A world class Proof trime worthy of a world class set! We expect very strong bidding for this beautiful GEM! Cert. Number 39708503 PCGS # 3720

What a beautiful CAMEO GEM Proof! An early date of this series boasting icy, blinding, chrome-like brilliance flashes and beams all over this PQ GEM! The mirrored fields have a bold depth of clarity and are quite intensely reflective, imparting a strong cameo contrast with the snowy white frosted devices. The eye appeal is sublime! Only 625 Proofs were struck. PCGS 5, NGC 3. The last few NGC coins sold really cheaply and we think this borderline SUPERB GEM has a fantastic look that will vault the bidding way past our estimate range; for reference the Collectors Universe Price Guide value is listed at $2,950. Bound for a great set of this odd, obsolete type. Good luck. Cert. Number 74484602001 PCGS # 83763

This is a truly SUPERB example! Tied for FINEST graded in the DCAM category, and it is totally worthy of its place at the Top of the Pop! There is a SPECTACULAR deep black and white contrast between the devices and fields. The design elements are sharply struck with a bold, rich frost and the fields are icy smooth, with ultra deep, sleek, and clean reflective mirrors. Virtually flawless, the eye appeal is worthy of its high grade and CAC endorsement. Only 600 Proofs were struck. PCGS 16, NGC 5, CAC 14. There are six in PR66+ DCAM and NONE FINER at PCGS. We last sold this coin back in May 2018, where it realized $4,465. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $5,250. We think this SUPERB GEM is worthy of a fantastic type or date set. Good luck. Cert. Number 25357351 PCGS # 93764

What a fabulous SUPERB GEM! Tied for FINEST in the non-CAM designation at NGC, this coin has a brilliant, flashy, chrome-like reflection on both sides. Sharply struck and high end, the eye appeal is great! Only 960 Proofs were struck. PCGS 3, NGC 10. The most recent NGC-graded PF67 was CAC and sold for $2,040; this one is quite a bit flashier and should sell for more! Good luck. Cert. Number 4484602002 PCGS # 3767

This beautiful 3CN is the epitome of what a GEM proof should be! Beaming mirrors have a liquid mercury type of reflective texture in the fields, boldly contrasted against the fully frosted devices. The eye appeal is excellent! Only 700 Proofs were struck. PCGS 16, NGC 2, CAC 7. There are just three graded PR65+ CAM at PCGS with 15 graded higher. This coin last sold in our May 2018 sale of the David Poole Collection, realizing $1,821. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $2,200. Worthy of a strong bid and placement in another great Registry Set. Good luck. Cert. Number 6653644 PCGS # 83771

A truly spectacular SUPERB GEM Cameo Proof example of this centennial year three cent nickel. Tied for FINEST graded, it is not hard to see why, the quality and eye appeal jump out of the slab as soon as you pick this coin up. Carefully struck from an early state of the dies with thick frost across the sharply struck devices. The fields are icy and sleek, with essentially flawlessly smooth mirrors that stand out in stark contrast to the devices. The eye appeal is dramatic and amazing! PCGS 5, NGC 7, CAC 2. The other PCGS/CAC PR67 CAM sold in our May 2020 Regency Auction for $5,053. Since that time, the overall market is stronger and the PCGS Price Guide value suggests a value of $6,500 and the CAC CPG value is listed at $7,190. NONE are finer at either service, making this an ideal coin for ANY high end Registry Set. Cert. Number 44884341 PCGS # 83772

This is truly a SENSATIONAL SUPERB CAMEO Proof example of this popular and important low mintage Proof-Only date. Only 510 were struck and this one ranks near the top of the Population for the designation, with just six graded higher at NGC. The fields are blazing and brilliant with a bold reflection giving them an icy smooth mirrored finish that contrasts deeply against the thickly frosted devices. The surfaces are essentially PRISTINE and the eye appeal is spectacular, worthy of its "*" designation assigned by NGC. Only 510 Proofs were struck. PCGS 15, NGC 25. It has been over two and a half years since the last NGC-graded example sold, realizing $3,720 in October 2019, the market is stronger today then back in 2019. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $6,000 and the presently offered SUPERB GEM will see very strong bidding. Good luck. Cert. Number 14264865001 PCGS # 83773

The Proof-ONLY 1877 is a KEY issue to the series with a mintage of only 510, and this PR67+ CAM is tied for second FINEST in the designation at BOTH PCGS and NGC. Intensely brilliant mirrors are kissed by a light dusting of the palest iridescent rainbow patina on both the obverse and reverse of this SUPERB GEM. The contrast is there between the flawless reflective mirrors and the pristine, frosted devices. The visual effect is stunning. Only 510 Proofs were struck. PCGS 3, NGC 2. the most recent example brought $6,900 in the 2020 FUN auction and the current Collectors Universe value is listed at $9,250. This SUPERB GEM is bested by just four in PR68 CAM at NGC. Good luck Cert. Number 74484612001 PCGS # 83773

Sensational quality, bold eye appeal, and high grade combine for the "complete package" on this SUPERB GEM three cent nickel! Incredible mirrors beam boldly all over the fields, like a sleek, black lake of brilliance surrounding an island of frosty, crisply struck devices. The contrast is bold and dramatic and the eye appeal is wonderful! PCGS 54, NGC 39, CAC 50. There are 10 graded PR67+ at NGC and just three finer. The most recent example sold five years ago for $2,530. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $4,000. Cert. Number 75142223007 PCGS # 83774

WOW, WOW, WOW! An AMAZING example! This is a dramatically flashy and brilliantly reflective example of one of the FINEST graded in the designation, just a single coin is graded higher at NGC. The contrast is sensational with the thickly frosted and sharply struck devices standing out against the deeply mirrored fields. The eye appeal is incredible! PCGS 1, NGC 9. The most recent example sold in July 2020 for $3,186 and the current Collectors Universe value is listed at $8,250. The single PR68+ CAM has never sold in auction. We suspect it would bring close to five figures if it did. This SUPERB example is bound for the FINEST of NGC sets. Good luck. Cert. Number 4484665001 PCGS # 83775

Tied with just a single coin for FINEST GRADED honors! An amazing SUPERB GEM that is exceptional in every way! A brilliant, luminous luster enlivens a very pretty original blush of iridescent pastel toning. Soft, frosty rose, golden-tan, olive, and subtle rainbow toning come to the fore, the light capturing the varied hues, bringing them out. The devices are sharply struck, the surfaces are uber-clean and of the HIGHEST quality. The eye appeal is stunning! PCGS 10, NGC 4, CAC 5. There are just two in MS67+ and NONE FINER. This marvelous coin brought $16,200 in August 2021 and the current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $19,000. If you are building the ALL TIME FINEST SET, do not let this SUPERB 1901 get away. Cert. Number 41880406 PCGS # 3862

A bold SUPERB GEM, tied for FINEST graded at either service, this 1905 Liberty nickel has it all! A vibrant luster swirls with a strong cartwheel brilliance on both sides. The details show razor sharp definition from an exacting blow from the dies. A blush of peach-gold is splashed across the reverse, adding to the great eye appeal. PCGS 8, NGC 1. The last one to sell in auction was a CAC-approved coin that sold over five years ago for $5,875. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $5,500 and with NONE FINER, this coin will find itself in a top tier Registry Set. Good luck. Cert. Number 42364439 PCGS # 3866

We know this date extremely well and we believe this piece maybe the FINEST graded! They do not come as shockingly eye appealing as this. Phenomenal deep, crystal clear, outrageously clean, and remarkably reflective mirrors dominate both sides. You can see this magnificent coin from across the room! A mindboggling mix of ORIGINAL fiery gold/violet/lilac colors cover the entire coin. when you twirl the coins, the mirrors do produce a slight "watery" roll. Miss Liberty and the details are pinpoint sharp in strike and have strong thick creamy white frost. The eye appeal is totally sensational ! PCGS 10, NGC 8 , CAC 9 (obvious multiple submissions here). This is the ONLY 67+ graded by PCGS. There is no auction record for it being sold. The current Collectors Universe Value is $25,000. We could write volumes to tell you how exceedingly rare a coin like this really is! There are NONE finer and you probably won't see another one for many years. We expect strong bidding here, good luck! Cert. Number 45490370 PCGS # 3874

This date is known to come nice, and this coin certainly makes the top end of nice! Deep mirrors beam like they are on fire. The mirrors are super clean and have powerful clarity. When you twirl the coins, there is a deep "watery" roll. Both sides are untoned. The contrast is bold. Miss Liberty and the details are frosty and are sharply struck. The eye appeal is fantastic! PCGS 15, NGC 4, CAC 18 (whole lot of regrades here). The last 1893 5C to sell was NGC PR67 Cameo CAC. That coin brought $4, 320 in January 2021. Do not be fooled by the pops, this is a difficult date to find so nice! Cert. Number 43646635 PCGS # 83891

WOW! This is a truly sensational Premium GEM that has VERY STRONG claims to SUPERB and a DCAM look! Unbelievable quality, sleek, clean, sexy mirrors beam all over. The reflectivity is bold, deep, and the clarity is superb. Sharply struck devices boast a thick frost, that stands in stark contrast to the surrounding mirrors. Totally original and eye appealing, a great coin for the set collector. PCGS 30, NGC 14, CAC 9. There are a mere three in PR66+ CAM and just four finer in the CAM designation. While a PCGS PR66+ CAM sold most recently in April 2020 for $2,520, we sold a PR66 CAM CAC in December 2021 for $3,290. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $4,750. With just a single PR67+ CAM finer approved by CAC, this coin belongs in a wonderful Liberty Head nickel Proof Set. Cert. Number 42478791 PCGS # 83894

We are pleased to have this phenomenal old friend back. It clearly is one of the BEST 1900 Proof Liberty’s that exists-and one of the VERY BEST Proof Liberty Nickels! This coin has strong mirrors that beam all over. Even using a strong glass, you can see how delectably sweet and completely smooth and clean the surfaces are. Mother nature created a masterpiece of delicious original colors all over. Vivid and totally original shades of lilac/amber/pale blue/lime/pale violet/light pearl green swirl everywhere. There is pale contrast as well. Miss Liberty and the details are needle sharp in strike and have delicate frost. The eye appeal is heavenly awesome! PCGS 3, NGC 1, CAC 4 (there is a resub somewhere). The last PCGS CAC piece to sell in auction brought $21,150 in November 2018. This high intensity coin will be a standout in any SUPERB GEM Proof Nickel set, box of 20, or Type set. Cert. Number 40276545 PCGS # 3898

This MONSTER 1909 CAMEO Proof Liberty nickel is essentially an exact twin to the awe inspiring PR68+ CAM we sold in September 2021, also from the Forsythe Collection. What a wonderful example! Flawless surfaces are clean, sleek and offer super flashy and deeply reflective beaming mirrors in the fields. The surfaces really are PRISTINE, devoid of anything that might distract the eye. The devices show off razor sharp impressions with a thick, creamy white frost that contrasts boldly against the depths of the surrounding mirrored fields. The eye appeal is SENSATIONAL in every way! PCGS 6, NGC 12, CAC 5. This coin brought $25,850 in our Auction 50. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $28,000. We sold in September 2021 the PR68+ CAM for a world record $32,900. This coin is essentially equal to that monster, and we would not be shocked if this beast brought more than our estimate. Bound for a top ranking PCGS Registry Set! Cert. Number 37917324 PCGS # 83907

WOW does this coin really rock! No question its totally ORIGINAL and is a real DCAM! Both sides greet you with spectacular mind numbing deep, crystal clear, amazingly clean , and ultra reflective mirrors. A beautiful faint tint of vibrant gold covers most of the coin. The mirrors intensity is not diminished in any way (the mirrors look like a freshly formed sheet of ice). Miss Liberty and the details are needle sharp in strike and have awesome thick frost. The eye appeal is a major WOW factor! PCGS 6, NGC 5, CAC 6 This is the ONLY piece graded 66+ DC by PCGS. There is NO record of it selling via auction. The current Collectors Universe value is $5,250. This is a perfect coin for any top PR 5C set. Cert. Number 43636587 PCGS # 93908

We sort of know this date extremely well and we believe this piece maybe the FINEST graded! They do not come as shockingly eye appealing as this. Phenomenal deep, crystal clear, outrageously clean, and remarkably reflective mirrors dominate both sides. You can see this magnificent coin from across the room! A mindboggling mix of ORIGINAL fiery gold/violet/lilac colors cover the entire coin. when you twirl the coin, the mirrors do produce a slight "watery" roll. Miss Liberty and the details are pinpoint sharp in strike and have strong thick creamy white frost. The eye appeal is totally sensational ! PCGS 10, NGC 8 , CAC 9 (obvious multiple submissions here). This is the ONLY 67+ graded by PCGS. There is no auction record for it being sold. The current Collectors Universe Value is $25,000. We could write volumes to tell you how exceedingly rare a coin like this really is! There are NONE finer and you probably won't see another one for many years. We expect strong bidding here, good luck! Cert. Number 45578382 PCGS # 83910

This is a gorgeous multicolor toned GEM! Truly technicolor in every way! Splashes of pink, green, gold, and bright tangerine graces both sides, enlivened by a fantastic, satiny mint brilliance. Sharply struck, this is an awesome and SUPERB Type 1 Buffalo! Truly a huge coin for the grade. PCGS 690, NGC 406, CAC 314. Ignore the PCGS or CAC CPG values and disregard the APRs, this beautifully toned SUPERB GEM is worth a huge premium! Cert. Number 43265751 PCGS # 3915

WOW! Take a look at the colors on this GEM! WOW. Intense, brilliant luster amplifies the sensational multicolored toning. Tangerine, rose-gold surfaces gleam in the centers, surrounded by a band of rainbow at the upper rims. Purple, fuchsia, green, and blue hues really pop when rotated in a light. Generally well struck and free of distracting marks. The eye appeal is great. PCGS 144, NGC 60. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $3,250. This coin, with its outstanding color and visual allure would have fit nicely in our sale of the Angel Dee's Toned Buffalo Nickel Collection. Worthy of a strong bid. Cert. Number 1821694010 PCGS # 3929

While 8,362,000 nickels fell from the dies at Denver in 1918, few survived the recession of 1921 or the Great Depression in GEM or finer grades. Today, this gorgeous MS66+ ranks among the FINEST graded at PCGS. A bold, icy lustrous brilliance gleams boldly on both sides of borderline SUPERB GEM. The most delicate iridescent silver-blue, rose-pink, and winter-green pastel hues come to life when rotated in a light. This coin is virtually PRISTINE and devoid of anything that detracts from the AMAZING visual allure! WOW. PCGS 33, NGC 5, CAC 9. There are just four in MS66+ and three in MS67 finer. The most recent MS66+ to sell was not CAC and sold for $13,800. The current Collectors Universe value is $14,000. Only a single non-CAC MS67 has ever sold in auction realizing $31,200 in July 2021. Worthy of a fabulous set and bidding will be intense when it crosses the block. Good luck. Cert. Number 40183180 PCGS # 3938

We are indeed honored to offer this MAGNIFICENT GEM! Tied for FINEST GRADED at either service, this colorfully toned 34-D Buffalo has distinct and strong claims to a SUPERB grade. This coin is so wicked cool, the eye appeal alone vaults it above its peers! Showy and dramatic orange, gold, and rosy-pink iridescent tones are enlivened by a bold underlying luster. Clearly this coin was set aside soon after leaving the mint and stored in one of the then popular National or Wayte Raymond albums. Crisply struck and ultra clean, this borderline SUPERB GEM has a great look! PCGS 122, NGC 32, CAC 35. There are 13 graded MS66+ at PCGS, and we believe that there is duplication of submissions in hopes of getting the first MS67. The have handled three MS66+s over the years, the most recent bringing a record $23,500 in our January 2020 Regency Auction. We like this coin quite a bit and it should bring more than the PCGS Price Guide value of $20,000. With NONE FINER, this coin belongs in a fabulous set! Good luck! Cert. Number 45490371 PCGS # 3973

A FLAWLESS SUPERB GEM! Immaculate surfaces are aglow with a satiny brilliance and delicate iridescent toning. The eye appeal is exceptional, each detail is crisply rendered and the brilliance adds to the color to give you the entire numismatic package. PCGS 49, NGC 34. The most recent example to sell realized $3,600 in February 2022. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $7,750. NGC has graded just three in PR68+ finer. Good luck. Cert. Number 6324062001 PCGS # 3994

We absolutely adore this beautifully toned Satin Proof Buffalo. Delicate lilac, pastel green, and soft rose patina graces both sides of this GEM. Wonderfully preserved and totally original, this coin was graded ages ago and housed in an old green tag holder. PCGS 190, NGC 149, CAC 34. The most recent example sold for $1,560 in December 2021. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $1,700 and we would not be surprised if this GEM brought more. Cert. Number 2311238 PCGS # 3994

A magnificent SUPERB GEM! This coin actually has claims to MS68 (no promises). It is that high end and pristine! There is no question about this coin's HIGH END SUPERB GEM status. Impeccable surfaces are satiny smooth. You can use a strong glass and look all day and find zero imperfections. A moderate luster can be seen all over. Both sides have a light to medium mix of soft original colors that are PRETTY! Miss Liberty and the details are frosty and are fully struck. The eye appeal is AMAZING! PCGS 15, NGC 15, CAC 7. There are just four in MS67+ and a single MS68 graded finer. None of the MS67+s to have sold had CAC approval. The current PCGS Price Guide value is $18,000 and we would not be shocked if this beautiful SUPERB GEM brought more. Bound for a WORLD CLASS type or date set of half dimes. Cert. Number 43978406 PCGS # 4278

What a gorgeous, nay, DROP DEAD GORGEOUS Seated Liberty half dime! WOW! This coin is FLAWLESS, extremely high end, and of course, TOP OF THE POP! What else could you want from this short lived subtype with Arrows by the date? We marvel at the fact this coin remains in absolutely PRISTINE condition! The surfaces are flawless to the naked eye and even under careful scrutiny with a powerful loupe you will be unable to find any kind of flaw anywhere. Satiny luster blooms all over the fields and the sharply impressed devices. Both sides have a glorious, delicate iridescent patina. Soft pastel peach-rose, lilac, and sky blue colors are all the more brilliant as the light hits the surfaces. The eye appeal is exceptional in every way. Did we say "WOW!" yet? PCGS 17, NGC 23, CAC 6. There are five in MS67+ at PCGS and NONE FINER at either service. We have had the honor of selling three distinct examples of this date and grade, ranging from $18,800 to $27,025. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $22,500, but this AMAZING, SUPERB GEM will likely realize in excess. Good luck. Cert. Number 36340233 PCGS # 4356

A symphony of colors grace both sides of this GEM Proof Seated dime. A mixture of the most vibrant blues, golds, purples, and oranges really pop off the highly reflective surfaces. The devices are sharp and have a thick frost that contrasts against the watery mirrored fields. The eye appeal is very nice! Only 1,000 were struck. PCGS 4, NGC 0. This was the most recent example to sell, realizing $3,240 in January 2021. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $3,750 and with its vivacity of color and brilliance we would not be surprised if this GEM brought more this time around. Cert. Number 40431199 PCGS # 84753

Deep, rich, but not dark or drab toning is brought out by a bold mirrored reflection on this GEM. A popular Civil War issue that had a low mintage and low survival rate in GEM grade. One look and you will appreciate the great eye appeal. Only 550 Proofs were struck. PCGS 8, NGC 9. None have sold in nearly five years and the last PCGS PR66 sold in 1997! The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $2,250. Our estimate will prove conservative by the time the hammer falls on this GEM. Cert. Number 83676649 PCGS # 4755

A borderline GEM example of this popular Civil War date Proof. Only 460 were struck during the year that saw the battles of Gettysburg and Vicksburg begin to turn the course of the war. Highly reflective mirrored fields flash from below a wonderful mix of blues and greens. The eye appeal is sensational. Only 460 Proofs were struck. PCGS 38, NGC 41, CAC 4. This is the only PR64+ graded at either service and it sold for $1,080 in October 2018. The current Collectors Universe value is $1,600. Quite scarce finer, we feel this is a great coin for any type or date set. These are just too reasonably priced to pass up! Cert. Number 35598537 PCGS # 4756

Totally awesome toning graces both sides of this GEM Proof! Teal-blue and tangerine-gold grace both sides with some untoned silver at the extreme peripherals. Razor sharp in strike and highly reflective mirrored fields have an almost cameo look at certain angles. A fabulous example from this low mintage Civil War year. Only 470 Proofs were struck. PCGS 19, NGC 28, CAC 4. The last PCGS PR65 CAC sold in February 2018. The market is stronger today and this GEM should bring close to the PCGS Price Guide value of $1,750. This coin has a lot going for it, and should be eagerly sought by collectors. Cert. Number 7417083 PCGS # 4757

On the cusp, really oh so close to being a full GEM, this is a beautifully toned and highly reflective example of this popular Civil War date. The toning matches wonderfully with the other GEM Seated Liberty dimes in this collection, thus the eye appeal is excellent. Only 500 Proofs were struck. PCGS 39, NGC 39, CAC 6. This is the SOLE PR64+ graded and it has not sold in auction. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $1,450. A fantastic and affordable example worthy of a nice collection. Cert. Number 81480392 PCGS # 4758

A truly stunning GEM, just on the cusp of a SUPERB GEM classification. Everything about this high end Proof is sublime. Rich rose, blue, and gold toning is suffused with gentle hints of tangerine are brought to live by a bold, watery reflective mirrored finish to the fields. The devices are sharp, and offer a slight contrast. Clearly the eye appeal is tops! Only 725 Proofs were struck. PCGS 8, NGC 11, CAC 3. This one of two graded PR66+ at PCGS and there are just three finer, none of which have ever sold in auction. This coin sold over three years ago in an online auction for $2,600. In today's stronger market, the current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $3,400. Worthy of a very strong bid from the collector of Proof Seated dimes. Cert. Number 36777425 PCGS # 4759

A fabulous GEM boasting the classic looks of an old time collection coin. Watery reflective mirrored fields have a brilliant flash that contrasts with the frosted devices. Both sides are framed by a halo of rainbow toning, likely imparted by long term storage in an old album, imbuing this Gem with a great look. Only 625 Proofs were struck. PCGS 12, NGC 6, CAC 6. This is the SOLE PR65+ CAM graded and it has not sold in auction. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $2,200. PCGS PR66 CAM CAC examples have sold in the $3,120 to $3,600 range so we think this coin will bring around the PCGS Price, or more. Good luck. Cert. Number 84021226 PCGS # 84760

Rich, multicolored toning graces watery reflective mirrored fields. Sharply struck, this GEM has a great look. We are uncertain why CAC did not bean this totally original example. Only 600 Proofs were struck. PCGS 20, NGC 14. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $1,200 and the last non-CAC example sold over two years ago. Just 9 are graded finer in the non-CAM designation at PCGS. Do not let this one get away. Cert. Number 37707962 PCGS # 4761

A fantastic CAMEO GEM! The obverse has a lovely frame of deep azure and hints of crimson-rose, yielding to extremely brilliant silver centers on both sides. The devices are crisp and have thick frost imparting a great look. Only 600 Proofs were struck. PCGS 7, NGC 5. The most recent example sold in the 2021 ANA auction for $1,170 and the current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $1,600. Another colorful and visually alluring GEM Seated dime bound for another cool collection. Cert. Number 81707101 PCGS # 84762

Ex D.L. Hansen Collection, as noted on the insert. Dramatic concentric bands of rainbow toning create a perfect bulls eye pattern on the obverse, while the same hues form a gorgeous frame on the reverse, fading to brilliant original silver. The watery fields have a moderate reflection which might be all that held this Technicolor GEM from CAC approval. The eye appeal is truly captivating. Only 1,000 Proofs were struck. PCGS 9, NGC 13. PCGS has graded 7 finer. This coin brought $2,300 two years ago in an internet only auction, a premium of about 100% over other APRs for the same grade, clearly for its outstanding visual allure! We expect bidding to be just as strong today. Good luck. Cert. Number 35687825 PCGS # 4763

A gorgeous and wonderfully original GEM! Extremely reflective, gleaming watery mirrors flash boldly all over. Iridescent blue hues highlight the silvery surfaces. A thick frost coats the sharply struck devices, creating a strong contrast, and giving this awesome GEM a great look. Only 960 Proofs were struck. PCGS 11, NGC 6, CAC 6. The most recent example sold in January 2022 for $1,680 and the current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $2,000. Just five are graded higher in the CAM designation. Bound for a wonderful collection. Cert. Number 40318277 PCGS # 84764

Lovely blue and violet toning mingles with warm pink-rose that are brought out by a bold watery reflection. The brilliant mirrors are boldly flashy and creates a very pleasing visual allure. Only 950 Proofs were struck. PCGS 19, NGC 25. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $1,125. These have sold in the $780 to $930 range, and we think this lovely GEM will bring toward the high end of that range; these are just so reasonably priced. Cert. Number 25054965 PCGS # 4765

WOW! This is a sensational, fabulous SUPERB GEM! Offering a classic Wayte Raymond style toning pattern with blue/teal toning at the rims, fading to an orange-gold and apricot-rose in the centers. As you rotate the highly reflective mirrored fields in a light, accents of violet come out adding to the colorful melange. The sharply struck devices stand out nicely, the obverse has a borderline Cameo look. PCGS 8, NGC 12, CAC 10. There are just two in PR66+ but neither have sold in auction. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $3,000 and with this coin's stunning look,s it would not shock us if this coin caused an increase to that figure. Cert. Number 38018131 PCGS # 4766

Fantastic, flashy, reflective brilliance brings out the beauty of the rich teal blue toning. Bordering on the full GEM classification, the eye appeal is very bold. Only 700 Proofs were struck. PCGS 75, NGC 72, CAC 6. The current CAC CPG value is listed at $1,380 and the PCGS value is $1,200. Scarce finer, this is a great coin for your type or date collection. Bid accordingly. Cert. Number 32410939 PCGS # 4770

WOW! This is a lot of coin for the assigned grade. Clearly this is one of those instances where the eye appeal will outweigh the technical grade. The obverse is a borderline DCAM with stunning bold contrast. The contrast is further enforced by a gorgeous halo of toning at the rims that leaves the central devices starkly brilliant and untoned. The reverse is likewise patinated, and the eye appeal is amazing for a coin graded PR64 CAM! Only 700 Proofs were struck. PCGS 21, NGC 13, CAC 3. Disregard the published levels, the last one sold for $1,323 in July 2019 (a weaker market). This coin has a much better visual allure than that coin and it will bring more for sure. Cert. Number 12835604 PCGS # 84772

For some reason this date is much rarer than similar issues in this grade, and in our opinion, overlooked! This PQ GEM is tied for second finest CAM graded at PCGS, with a single PR66+ CAM finer. The quality and eye appeal are truly top notch and very high end. Sleek, watery mirrored fields are brilliant, flashy, and essentially pristine. A gorgeous mix of colors, featuring the entire spectrum from reds to golds, to purples are brought to life when rotated in a light and you do not need to use your imagination to see them. The eye appeal is great. Only 800 Proofs were struck. PCGS 4, NGC 3, CAC 4. There is only a single PR66+ CAM graded finer. No PR66 CAM with CAC approval has ever sold in auction, and going back to 2004, only three PCGS-graded examples have sold. The current PCGS Price Guide value is $3,600 and we have no doubt this CAC-approved PQ GEM will see very strong bidding. Cert. Number 25366909 PCGS # 84775

A lovely example, a coin that would have been graded a GEM in the old days. Flashy mirrored fields gleam boldly highlighting the totally original and glorious colors. The eye appeal is far beyond what is typically seen at this grade! PCGS 81, NGC 69, CAC 11. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $825, but because this coin is so high end, we think it will sell for much more. Cert. Number 25340658 PCGS # 4776

Incredible high end quality! This SUPERB Proof dime is ultra flashy and the epitome of perfection! Blazing reflective mirrors beam all over, accenting the azure and apricot-tangerine hues on both sides. Sharply struck, impeccably preserved, and beautiful, this eye appealing SUPERB GEM has it all! Only 975 Proofs were struck. PCGS 13, NGC 14, CAC 11. The most recent sold in the 2021 ANA auction for $3,120 and the current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $3,500. Only two in PR67+ are graded finer in the designation. Bound for a world class set, but it will take serious bidding action to get it! Good luck. Cert. Number 25224066 PCGS # 4778

Another excellent GEM Proof with wonderful contrast and beautiful color. The reflection is bold and flashy and the devices stand out creating a lovely cameo effect, especially on the obverse. The eye appeal is great. PCGS 20, NGC 23, CAC 13. The CAC CPG value is $1,800 and the PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $2,000. Worthy of a strong bid and placement in a fantastic set. Cert. Number 33108179 PCGS # 84779

Truly one of the most gorgeous SUPERB 1883 dimes we have handled! The eye appeal is truly off the charts! Nearly pristine surfaces have sleek, brilliantly reflective mirrored fields that back-light the rich original toning. The hues matching so many of the other teal, blue, purple, rose, and gold toning on both sides. You really need to see this beauty to fully appreciate its beauty. Only 1039 Proofs were struck. PCGS 12, NGC 18. We think the Population data is inflated, No PCGS-graded example sold in auction since October 2015--nearly 7 years ago. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $3,500 and we think this one will exceed that level when the hammer falls. Good luck. Cert. Number 36836016 PCGS # 4780

WOW. A gorgeous frame of rainbow toning clings to the peripheries of this highly reflective watery cameo GEM. The eye appeal is sensational. Only 875 Proofs were struck. PCGS 20, NGC 14. The most recent example sold for $1,050 in December 2021 and the current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $1,600. A good looking example worthy of a premium bid. Cert. Number 25245629 PCGS # 6628

This SUPERB GEM is love at first sight! We have had a hard time putting it down. Intense, beaming mirrors are brilliant and flashy, with bold clarity and cleanliness. The centers are untoned and vividly brilliant silver, while the peripheral devices are framed by a bold band of multicolored toning; the shades of teal and tangerine really pop! The eye appeal is exceptional! Only 930 Proofs were struck. PCGS 25, NGC 26, CAC 8. There are two in PR66+ CAM at PCGS, and this one sold back in April 2016 for $2,233. Today, the market is stronger, and we think this coin will bring more than the $2,450 listed in the PCGS Price Guide. Scarce finer, we do believe that the Population data is inflated somewhat with resubmissions. In any event, this beautiful coin will see very strong bidding and will find itself at home in a world class collection. Cert. Number 25348772 PCGS # 84782

Ex Tall Grass Prairie Collection, as noted on the insert. A GEMMY GEMMY GEM! WOW! Sensational contrast and gorgeous original toning identify this impressive Seated Liberty dime. Blues, golds, purples, greens, and oranges combine for a great palette of color on the obverse, amplified by the flashy reflective mirrors. The eye appeal is awesome. Only 886 Proofs were struck. PCGS 9, NGC 14, CAC 4. The current PCGS Price Guide value is $2,150 and this gorgeous example once sold for over $4,400 back in 2013! Just six are finer in the CAMEO designation. Cert. Number 27949106 PCGS # 84783

Another gorgeous blue, violet, teal, and gold toned GEM. Bold cameo contrast gives this coin a great look! Only 710 Proofs were struck. PCGS 10, NGC 3. None have sold in nearly four years. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $1,600 and this lovely coin is worthy of a fantastic set of Gem Proof Seated dimes. Cert. Number 11750023 PCGS # 84784

Really high end! This GEM is on the cusp of a fully SUPERB grade and on first glance you would think its a higher grade. The obverse shows a frame of aqua-blue surrounding brilliant silver centers with hints of the clearest of iridescent gold. The reverse has an even teal-blue, and lilac-gray patina. Both sides' colors are brought to vivacity by a bold, intense watery reflection. The eye appeal is excellent! Only 800 Proofs were struck. PCGS 15, NGC 9, CAC 7. This is the ONLY PR66+ CAM graded by either service, and PCGS has graded a mere five coins finer in the designation. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $2,650. Bound for a great set of Seated dimes. Cert. Number 6628179 PCGS # 84785

Ex Simpson, as noted on the insert. Tied for FINEST in the designation at PCGS, this is an old friend, one we sold eight years ago in Regency Auction VIII, where it was described as: "A stunning kaleidoscope of color! The nearly ultra deep mirrors have amazing clarity, cleanliness, and reflectivity. Both sides are evenly covered by an electric circle of original neon royal blue/greens/gold/violet. Miss Liberty and the details are frosty and have full strikes. The eye appeal is jaw dropping!...No others come even remotely close to this coin’s quality and wild colors." Only 590 Proofs were struck. PCGS 11, NGC 9, CAC 5. This coin realized $6,169 back in 2014. We have yet to find another example that has a similar look, thus the published levels and other APRS are irrelevant. Bid accordingly. Cert. Number 29724383 PCGS # 4787

Ex Teich Family Collection, as noted on the insert. Totally original toning in shades of rich slate with accents of blue and rose pop with the brilliant underlying reflection. The eye appeal is great. Ex Stack's sale of the Powers Collection, December 1959, lot 316; Teich Family Collection; Stack's Bowers sale of the Teich Family Collection, November 2011, lot 5197. Only 600 Proofs were struck. PCGS 40, NGC 42. This coin sold for $1,121 in its most recent appearance, over a decade ago. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $1,125. Worthy of a strong bid. Cert. Number 20331302 PCGS # 4788

This is a VERY HIGH END, VERY CHOICE, 1796 dime. A glorious representative of this first year of issue that is rarely seen so fine or so beautiful! The dime was authorized in the April 12, 1792 Mint Act, and while silver coinage began in 1794, it focused on half dollars and dollars. In the early days of the mint, depositors would deliver silver to the mint for assaying and refining, then the silver would be used to produce coins. Little demand was seen for dimes and quarters, both denominations did not begin to see any demand until 1796 (Spanish colonial one and two reales pieces served in commerce for the smaller silver denominations). The 1796 dime is a two-year only type, and as the first year of issue, the 1796 is an American numismatic "blue chip" a coin that is in demand from collectors in all grades. This is a totally original and fully CHOICE JR-1. Easily identified by the die break at Star 1, this is a late die state with bold clashes on the obverse and cracks on the reverse. Superior surfaces offer NO imperfections. If you use a strong glass all you will find are Mint made items like die cracks and some light clashing. We do NOT believe this coin has ever been messed with (we can't even find any old light cleaning lines). A moderate luster beams from all over. Both sides have a totally original even warm gold/champagne color with blue/deep violet rims (mostly on the reverse). Ms. Liberty and the details are amazingly struck. The reverse even has 98% full breast feathers. The eye appeal is tremendous! PCGS 15, NGC 21, CAC 4. This is the ONLY MS63+ graded at PCGS. This coin is a dear friend, most recently selling in our October 2020 Regency Auction bringing $49,938. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $58,000. It should be noted that the CAC CPG value in MS64 is $85,800. This coin will be the pride of any collection. VERY RARE finer, to get a better-looking piece, you're going to have to buy a 65 or better for six figures! If you love Bust Dimes, check this coin out! Cert. Number 25518809 PCGS # 4461

The year 1837 was a transitional year at the mint, switching from the Capped Bust to Seated Liberty design. The first Seated dimes had no stars on the obverse making Liberty the focus of the design type, giving it a cameo like appearance. This is a very high end GEM quality example. Displaying a classic palette of deeper antique silver, dove/pewter-gray, sky blue, and delicate rose accents, this is a very eye appealing specimen. A sharp strike compliments the satiny smooth, frosty lustrous surfaces. Typical for the date, the obverse has a pair of die cracks that extend from the rim at 7:30 and 4:30 and converge in the drapery, just below Liberty's knee. This is one very appealing example. PCGS 30, NGC 26, CAC 17. The most recent example was not as pleasing as this one, realizing $9,900 in April 2021. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $10,000 and we think this coin will bring that or more. Only a dozen are graded finer. Whether for type or date purposes, this GEM will fit nicely in any set. Cert. Number 44901517 PCGS # 4561

Despite a large mintage of over 4.6 million, the 75-CC dime is RARE in GEM or finer grades. A thick, pearly mint frost belies the soft silver-gold iridescent toning. The devices are generally sharp and bold struck from a rusted state of the dies. There are a few minor marks visible with the aid of a strong glass, but they do not distract. The eye appeal is pleasing on this popular CC mint dime! PCGS 22, NGC 8, CAC 10. The most recent example sold in August 2021 for $4,800. RARE finer, PCGS has graded just 15 higher. Bound for a nice set of Seated dimes and worthy of a strong bid. Cert. Number 44724122 PCGS # 4673

Absolutely one of the finest 1891-S 10C that exists. We can't imagine a more perfect coin! As we said, the surfaces are completely flawless. We used a strong glass and looked forever and found zero imperfections anywhere. The luster is strong and does have a light cartwheel effect. Both sides have even but slightly mottled toning. The colors are pearl gray/golden brown/olive/blue. These are NOT dull or drab colors. Miss Liberty and the details are fully struck. The eye appeal is excellent! PCGS 1, NGC 3, CAC 3. PCGS has graded 2 in MS67+ with NONE higher. There are no auction records for any MS67+ ever selling. The current Collectors Universe value is $12,500. This will be a perfect coin for any GEM HIGH END set! Good luck! Cert. Number 44922747 PCGS # 4708

A fantastic early Proof rarity. While the original mintage was not recorded, Water Breen (1988) wrote, "In triumph, Mint Director Robert Maskell Patterson on June 30, 1837, ordered the newly completed Gobrecht dies to be placed into the dime press, and some 30 brilliant Proofs struck for presentation to Treasury officials and other VIPs. About 20 of these Proofs survive today..." The experts at PCGS CoinFacts estimates 25-30 are known today in all grades. The presently offered CHOICE BRILLIANT PROOF example is a fantastic representative of this first year of the design. Housed in an ancient PCGS "rattler" holder and endorsed by CAC, this coin boasts a totally original melange of olive and pewter, with accents of russet, rose, and tan patina. As you rotate the surfaces in a light, a dusting of champagne toning pops and adds to the wonderful blend of colors. The No Stars design is quite pleasing, the wide open obverse fields give the central devices a bold cameo like appearance, and the details are razor sharp in definition. This outstanding example has distinct claims to an even higher grade, and while we make no guarantees, we would not be surprised if one day this coin would end up in a higher grade holder. Ex. Mid-American's January 1988 Auction, lot 414; E. Horatio Morgan Collection; Stack's Bowers' March 2020 sale of the E. Horatio Morgan Collection, lot 3133. Only 30 are estimated to have been struck. PCGS 9, NGC 6, CAC 2. This coin last came to market when the world was shutting down due to the Covid-19 pandemic, realizing $9,600 in March 2020, an uncertain time. Today, the PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $12,500 and the CAC CPG value is $12,100. We think that is where this high end example will end up. We have not handled an example of this date in over four years. Good luck. Cert. Number 2052988 PCGS # 4718

A GEM and totally original Barber dime. A strong satiny luster glows under a layer of iridescent azure hues. As you rotate this coin in a light, the varied colors pop. The devices are sharply struck and the eye appeal is excellent. PCGS 46, NGC 52, CAC 10. There has not been one sold in nearly four years, but a non-CAC example sold in December 2020 for $504. Ignore the published levels, this highly attractive GEM will bring a strong bid. Cert. Number 24803435 PCGS # 4812

Clearly, this is one of the finest MS 1897 10C graded! It's hard to imagine there could ever be a nicer one (there are 3 coins finer). Sensational moderate and totally original rainbow colors of royal blue/rose/green/gold swirl vividly all over both sides. The surfaces are easily visible thanks to a full booming luster. There are NO impairments anywhere. Miss Liberty and the details are fully struck. The eye appeal is great you could just stare at this GEM all day! PCGS 4, NGC 5, CAC 5.. These just seem like an UNDER valued item in today's market. Why aren't they worth more? Mother Nature did one heck of a beautiful job here! Cert. Number 43051550 PCGS # 4812

A glorious GEM example of the type. Nicely struck devices and satiny surfaces are imbued with a totally original mix of pale blue/gray patina. The eye appeal is excellent! PCGS 38, NGC 29, CAC 8. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $650 and we think this one will surpass that when it crosses the block. Rare finer. Cert. Number 28523574 PCGS # 4824

What a beautiful little jewel. A sensationally brilliant mint luster booms boldly on both sides, accenting the gorgeous rainbow toning that graces the peripheries and sparkles in the mostly untoned centers. The obverse is crisply defined, while there is just some softness on the central band on the reverse. No marks of any kind can be found on either side, making this beauty a stand out. PCGS 9, NGC 12. The last non-CAC example sold eight years ago; more recently we sold a CAC-approved example in March 2019 for $5,523, The current PCGS Price Guide value is $2,000 and it would not be a shock if this beauty brought that. Good luck. Cert. Number 37997222 PCGS # 5026

This is a super high end and AMAZING GEM Proof 1939 dime! It is one of the most visually striking examples you will see. Ultra deep mirrors are crystal clear, super clean, and have bold reflectivity. The contrast is bold and can be seen from yards away. Ms. Liberty and the details are thickly frosted with a bold silvery white and needle sharp in strike. The eye appeal is tremendous! PCGS 7, NGC 14, CAC 7. The last one sold in our May 2021 Regency Auction, where it sold for $3,643. Today, the PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $5,500. VERY RARE in CAMEO, this beauty will fit nicely in a sensational collection of Proof Mercury dimes. Bidding will be as intense as the reflection! Cert. Number 45578618 PCGS # 85074

A very high end and very pleasing jewel of a Proof Mercury dime, the last year this type was struck in that format. Sleek, watery reflection in the fields is brilliant, highlighting the totally original iridescent toning. A lovely example! PCGS 99, NGC 158. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $1,800. A nice coin for any 1942 Proof Set or set of Proof Mercury dimes. Cert. Number 43834633 PCGS # 5077

This is a truly MAGNIFICENT and HIGH END GEM example of this obsolete and short lived denomination. The first year of issue saw just 36,910 struck in Philadelphia for circulation. This Premium Quality example is one of the dozen FINEST graded at PCGS, and it really is a GORGEOUS GEM! Exceptionally brilliant and virtually full Prooflike luster flashes boldly in the fields. The surfaces show off a beautiful melange of color with an aqua-teal hue that dominates with hints of gold and emerald around the eagle's head. Every detail is expertly impressed by an exacting, precision blow from the dies. Virtually flawless, this GEM has an amazing visual allure! PCGS 8, NGC 7, CAC 3. Prior to this coin realizing $20,563 in our October 2021 Regency Auction, no PCGS MS66 had sold since July 2006! WOW that is RARE! Only three are finer at PCGS, the last PCGS MS67 CAC selling for $43,200 in August 2020. This is an incredible opportunity for the advanced type or date collector. Do not let this coin slip away! Cert. Number 37808990 PCGS # 5296

This is a great example of a historical and great CC date! Remember only two years of this short lived series were struck for circulation, and the 1876-CC 20C piece is a classic rarity that when it appears on the market sells for six figure prices. This coin is so high end we do agree it is well worthy of its + designation. Clearly above average surfaces have thick satiny texture. Even when using a strong glass there are NO imperfections to be found. A moderate, satiny mint luster glows in the fields on both sides. The surfaces enjoy a totally original pale blue/green/reddish gold by the rims. This coin actually has some life! Unquestionably this coin has never been messed with. Miss Liberty and the details are frosty and fully struck. The eye appeal is really nice! PCGS 36, NGC 31, CAC 16. There are only three graded MS65+ at PCGS and 10 finer. Way more appealing than the other two, one of which we sold in May 2020 for $21,738. The current Collectors Universe value is $27,500. Keep in mind that a PCGS 66 CAC sold for $84,000 in November 2021. This coin offers a great opportunity for the collector Good luck! Cert. Number 3733592 PCGS # 5297

This is an unquestionable SUPER HIGH-END coin. The + really DOES mean something here! 100% flawless surfaces are remarkable in nature. They have a smooth texture and a warm glowing luster that beams from all over. Both sides have an enchanting creamy original white color that covers both sides. Miss Liberty and the details are fully struck (no weakness in the breast feathers). The eye appeal is glorious! PCGS 58, NGC 52, CAC 22. PCGS may have graded 13 in MS66+ (a number we dispute). There are no correct published prices. We have not seen any offered in at least 2 years-maybe longer. Coins like this are making huge comebacks. They got spanked too hard for no reason. Keep in mind, the lone PCGS CAC MS67 would easily run you $35,000++ if you could even find it! Cert. Number 21037647 PCGS # 5298

One of the shortest lived denominations in all of American numismatics, the 20-cent piece was unpopular from day one, and was struck for circulation only in 1875 and 1876; the 1877 and 1878 were struck in Proof only. The present example has only the faintest hint of friction in the form of light lines in the fields. This coin has a distinct CAMEO look with a bold frost on the devices and reflective finish in fields. The eye appeal is nice. PCGS 11, NGC 2, CAC 2. This was the only one to sell, realizing $2,026 in February 2022. Great for an everyman set or collection of obsolete Proof type. Cert. Number 13759065 PCGS # 5304

We have handled a few really great GEM PROOF 20C pieces in our time, we can honestly say this piece does rank among the best! It's only a few light well-hidden lines from PR66. The mirrors are deep, clear, clean, and have strong reflectivity. They look like a freshly formed sheet of ice when twirled. A beautiful mix of totally original blue/violet/gold/green colors is evenly spread all over. Miss Liberty and the details are thickly frosted and have crisp full strikes. The eye appeal is like the quality: superb! ONLY 350 were minted for this rare PR ONLY date. PCGS 29, NGC 23, CAC 9. The current Collectors Universe value is $14,000. We sure haven't seen many of these lately! Cert. Number 43980269 PCGS # 5305

FROM THE MHS COLLECTION What a GORGEOUS GEM! WOW! This coin is tops in all regards! A truly magnificent way to start off this impressive collection of Capped Bust quarters! Among the FINEST KNOWN examples of the B-4 die marriage and boasting a SUPERB visual allure, this coin is PERFECTION for any type or date collector! Bold and brilliant, the surfaces gleam with a sensational cartwheel swirl that comes to life when rotated in a light. A gentle kiss of the faintest clear gold really pops, and is complimented by a blush of powder blue, delicate olive, and some accents of deeper russet gold. A couple of stray contact marks seen in the obverse field are all that keeps this sharply struck and wonderfully preserved coin from an even loftier grade designation! The eye appeal is excellent and those tiny marks can truly be overlooked in light of the awesome look! PCGS 8, NGC 4, CAC 7. The most recent PCGS/CAC MS66 sold in our December 2019 Regency Auction, which realized $41,125. The current PCGS Price Guide value is $40,000 but we think this gorgeous coin could bring more. Just two MS66+ examples have ever graded higher at PCGS for the Small Letters Red Book variety and it is tied for FINEST KNOWN in both the Tompkins and Rea-Koenings-Haroutunian Census listings. A fabulous coin for any type, date, variety collector, or someone putting together a "box of twenty." Bidding will be intense! Cert. Number 34980733 PCGS # 5348

FROM THE MHS COLLECTION A Condition Census level B-6, a Rarity-3 die marriage. This is a truly lovely example for the type, the date, or Red Book Large Letter variety, or of the B-6 die marriage! Brilliant, somewhat reflective fields are flashy with a semi-Prooflike luster. The underlying glow enlivens greatly the dappled gold, rose, azure, lilac, and russet patina on the obverse and the reverse shows a somewhat richer orange-rose hue near the periphery with cobalt near the centers. The strike is crisp overall, only a hint of weakness is seen at some of the star centers. A strong glass will locate some minor chatter well hidden under the toning, and does not detract from the outstanding visual allure of this near-GEM Capped Bust quarter. PCGS 14, NGC 61 (all varieties), CAC 6. The most recent PCGS MS64 CAC to sell in auction was a similarly scarce B-5, which sold in our December 2020 Regency Auction for $8,813. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $10,250. VERY RARE any finer, PCGS has graded just seven higher: 1 in MS64+, 5 in MS65, and 1 in MS65+ as finest. What a great coin for any carefully curated collection. Good luck. Cert. Number 25234045 PCGS # 5349

FROM THE MHS COLLECTION A lovely and boldly lustrous untoned B-2. Just below the Tompkins Census and within the Rea, et al Census. Full, swirling cartwheel luster radiates across the CHOICE surfaces. Well struck throughout, the surfaces show just the most subtle traces of contact, visible with a strong glass. The eye appeal is bold. PCGS 1, NGC 0. Fewer than 20 have graded finer. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $5,000 and with no PCGS-graded MS64 or finer coin selling in over three years, this coin could certainly bring more than the published levels. Good luck. Cert. Number 20631980 PCGS # 5351

FROM THE MHS COLLECTION A Condition Census B-1, and a visually intriguing example at that! Truly a memorable near-GEM Capped Bust quarter. This die pair went through a lot in its time of service, and this wonderful example was struck from die state 3, which shows heavy patches of die rust and die clash marks, before the dies were lapped (resurfaced) to remove these flaws. The lustrous surfaces display a blush of rose-gray and russet-gold with accents of lilac, olive, and tan-gold. The devices are crisply rendered by a forceful blow from the dies. The eye appeal is exceptional and the die flaws give this near-GEM a great look. PCGS 6, NGC 14, CAC 4. This is the SOLE MS64+ graded by either service. There are just four coins graded higher. We matched this coin to the PCGS MS64 CAC ex Gardner, that brought $15,275 in May 2015. Now, seven years later, and in a 64+ holder, it should sell for much more. Good luck. Cert. Number 82438836 PCGS # 5352

FROM THE MHS COLLECTION A fabulous GEM B-1, one of the FINEST KNOWN for the die marriage, tied for second finest in both the Tompkins Census and the Rea, et al Census. This is also the Tompkins Plate Coin for the B-1 die marriage. This resplendent GEM is a classic with great provenance dating back to the mid-1960s. A full, satiny brilliance and vibrant mint frost is brought to life when the lustrous surfaces are rotated in a light. Sharply struck with crisply defined devices on both obverse and reverse. An arching die crack from the rim just below Star 1 crosses over the bust through her hair, and to the rim at Star 13. The reverse is rotated 45 degrees clockwise. Both sides show soft, iridescent toning that is particularly lovely on the reverse. The eye appeal is excellent, matching its awesome pedigree! Ex Lester Merkin, October 1966, lot 263; the New York Connoisseur's Collection, American Numismatic Rarities, March 2006, lot 631; Stack's, March 2009, lot 3768; intermediaries; our consignor. PCGS 9, NGC 8, CAC 7. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $24,000. PCGS has graded just four coins finer. The last one we sold brought $24,675 in January 2018. This is a great looking coin that will see very strong bidding when it crosses the block. A wonderful addition to any early quarter set or type collection. Cert. Number 6371589 PCGS # 5353

FROM THE MHS COLLECTION This is a totally original, very pleasing, Condition Census level B-7, ranking within the Tompkins and Rea et al listings. A sensational near-GEM specimen of this conditionally challenging type. A brilliant, semi-reflective luster glows boldly from below a rich palette of iridescent toning. In general, the devices, overall are crisply rendered and the surfaces are nicely preserved and free of distracting marks or contact. The eye appeal is very high end, indeed in the old days, this coin would likely have been called a GEM. PCGS 15, NGC 17, CAC 4. The most recent PCGS/CAC example sold for $8,519 in our January 2019 Regency Auction. Clearly the current published levels are influenced by non-CAC auction results. There are 9 coins graded finer, and none have appeared in auction for at least six years! Good luck. Cert. Number 80654480 PCGS # 5354

FROM THE MHS COLLECTION This is the third highest graded 1836 quarter of any die marriage at PCGS, just two are finer a singe MS65 and a single MS67. This is easily in the Condition Census for the B-3 marriage, and though Rarity-1 overall it is EXTREMELY RARE so fine! Both sides of this near-GEM were struck from shattered dies. Extensive cracks cross the obverse in dramatic fashion, it is a wonder the obverse die was still in use when this coin was produced. The details are well formed, but show some bluntness due to the advanced cracks. A satiny luster glows under a rich melange of golden and russet-gray patina that when rotated in a light reveals some iridescent hues. The eye appeal is excellent. PCGS 6, NGC 15, CAC 4. This is the ONLY MS64+ graded by PCGS and just two are finer. Back in November 2012, this coin brought $11,750. The current PCGS Price Guide value is $14,500. The extensive Pogue Collection only contained an MS64 (that brought $17,625 in May 2015, the only MS65, the Eliasberg-Gardner coin, sold in the same month for $42,300. Worthy of a world class early quarter set, bidding will be very strong! Cert. Number 26030105 PCGS # 5355

FROM THE MHS COLLECTION A very CHOICE and frosty B-2, clearly within the two main Bust quarter Condition Census listings. A generally well executed blow from the dies imparted most details crisply on to the planchet, only some slight softness is seen, mostly on Liberty's cap and the corresponding portion of the eagle's talon. Mostly a warm silver with antique gray and the clearest gold iridescent toning is brought out nicely by the thick mint frost. The eye appeal is quite pleasing for sure! PCGS 27, NGC 27, CAC 5. We sold the most recent example for $6,169 in our February 2021 Regency Auction. In today's stronger market, the CAC CPG value is listed at $7,310 and the PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $9,000. While PCGS reports 25 graded higher, these are NOT common; the last one sold nearly three years ago for over $20,000. This very pleasing MS64 will fit nicely in any carefully selected collection and will see stiff bidding competition. Good luck. Cert. Number 11285433 PCGS # 5356

FROM THE MHS COLLECTION All 366,000 Capped Bust quarters were struck from a single pair of dies in 1838, the final year of this type, before switching to Gobrecht's Seated Liberty design. The present coin is among the 10 FINEST graded by PCGS, and is a Condition Census B-1. Brilliantly lustrous silver centers are framed by a halo of mostly blue with accents of gold and crimson, likely imparted from long term storage in an old album. Sharply struck near the centers with some minor peripheral weakness. The eye appeal is exceptional. PCGS 19, NGC 21, CAC 11. There are two graded MS64+ at PCGS, neither of which have sold in auction. We sold a PCGS MS64 CAC in December 2021 for $8,225, and the Newman coin (which serves as the Rea, et al Plate Coin) had a similar look and is one of the NGC MS64+s, which last sold for $14,688 in our June 2015 Regency Auction. We think the PCGS Price Guide value of $10,000 is too low. NO PCGS-graded GEM has sold since 2015. Bound for a fantastic set! Good luck. Cert. Number 24056609 PCGS # 5357

A simply magnificent and totally original near-GEM Draped Bust quarter! Among the VERY FINEST 1806 B-2s known. This gorgeously toned example ranks high in the Rea, et al census, which is 65,65,64,63,63. We cannot trace it to any of the previously published auction recorded coins, and may be a new addition to the census. Satin mint bloom glows in the fields surrounding the devices. Areas of striking weakness, as typical for the date, are noted, but in general the strike is bold. The eye appeal is enhanced by a rich, original peripheral, album tone that frames both sides. Coppery-golden amber blends with gunmetal, slate blue/gray and olive russet tone around the brilliant silvery centers. Struck from a late state of the dies with the reverse shattered by two cracks that bisect that side. Planchet adjustment and roller marks can be seen in the central portions of the design elements. Truly a beautiful near-GEM Draped Bust quarter, a totally AMAZING coin for the type. PCGS 12, NGC 12, CAC 6. There are two graded MS64+ at PCGS. This coin sold for $41,125 in our October 2020 Regency Auction. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $55,000. The other MS64+ sold for $58,750 in June 2017. As said, this coin does not match any of the Condition Census coins published by Rea, Koenings, and Haroutunian or Tompkins. Our consignor bought this coin privately back in March 2013 from Legend Numismatics, and its previous pedigree is unknown. Keep in mind that the Stickney-Swan-Jung-Pogue MS64 sold for $54,344. We think this coin will sell around that amount. The only MS65 to sell realized $102,000 in the 2018 FUN auction, so this near-GEM presents a great value for the collector who wants a Condition Census level coin without spending high five or low six figures. Bound for a WORLD CLASS collection of high end GEM type. Cert. Number 25031436 PCGS # 5314

More than likely the FINEST KNOWN example of the B-4 die pairing, this GEM "+" graded reduced size Capped Bust quarter is a real prize for the type, date, or variety collector. A bold luster glows with a strong brilliance over satiny, frosted surfaces on both sides. The fields and devices are gently kissed by a totally original dusting of original toning. Sharply struck devices show boldly defined details on both sides and the surfaces are free of distracting marks; even using a strong glass the ticks are minor and don't impact the quality or the outstanding eye appeal in any way. The two oft cited Condition Census listing for this Rarity-3 die pair list coins graded MS64 at the top of the pop, clearly this MS65+ must be the FINEST KNOWN. PCGS 15, NGC 13, CAC 5. There are just two graded MS65+ at PCGS, and this one sold for $30,550 in April 2017--that seems like yesterday, but was actuality half a decade ago! The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $32,500. While PCGS has eight coins listed higher on their Population Report, we wonder if there is some duplication in submissions. The last MS66 sold for $76,375 in June 2014 and the two MS67 both sold in the first Pogue sale (May 2015) for six figure levels. This impressive Capped Bust quarter belongs in a WORLD CLASS type or date set of quarters. Bound for strong bidding. Cert. Number 82618389 PCGS # 5356

A SUPERB GEM B-2, one of the FINEST KNOWN for the date and die pair! WOW! Totally original and vividly brilliant with semi-Prooflike reflection underlying the deep azure, cobalt, clover, and emerald toning. Hints of rose and gold mingles with the dominating patina on the reverse, adding to the colorful allure. A sharp strike overall with crisp, fully defined devices stand out. An amazing Capped Bust quarter! PCGS 6, NGC 5, CAC 2. There are two in MS66+ and just two in MS67 finer. This is NOT the former NGC MS66+ ex Newman coin, nor is it the Gardner PCGS MS66 CAC. that sold for $76,375 back in June 2014. The current PCGS Price Guide value is $57,500 and we think this marvelous SUPERB GEM will fit the bill in any SUPERB type set, or advanced cabinet of Capped Bust quarters. It should be noted that both MS67s are ex Pogue and sold well into the six figures when they sold seven years ago! We know bidding will be intense for this very high end and second highest graded example. Cert. Number 25232370 PCGS # 5356

A very high grade and impressive SUPERB GEM example of this low mintage late date Seated Liberty quarter. Only 12,000 were struck, and this one ranks among the 9 finest graded by PCGS. We are note entirely sure how this coin was stored prior to being graded, but the toning pattern is intriguing, colorful, unique, totally original, and visually very pleasing. Words do not do justice, you need to view this coin to truly appreciate its beauty. Blues, golds, greens, and pinks meld together over intensely brilliant surfaces. The devices are sharply struck, and aside from a stray tick or two, this coin appears FLAWLESS! The eye appeal is amazing! PCGS 30, NGC 27, CAC 16. There are 6 in MS67+, but do not let that fool you these rarely appear in auction! The last PCGS MS67+ to sell in auction was over five years ago! The current PCGS Price Guide value is $10,000 and it jumps to $25,000 in MS68. Bound for a fantastic Liberty Seated quarter set or type set; either way, bidding will be intense! Cert. Number 27926735 PCGS # 5522

This MAGNIFICENT GEM is the SINGLE FINEST CAMEO PROOF example of this low mintage, RARE early Proof Seated Liberty quarter date. The exact mintage was unrecorded, but odds are it was lower than 100, and this one is likely the FINEST KNOWN! It is an honor to sell this gorgeous GEM! Blazing mirrors beam boldly all over, with a blinding brilliance. Thickly frosted devices stand out in bold contrast to the surrounding mirrors. Rich iridescent violet-blue and golden-peach rose toning grace both sides and give this totally ORIGINAL and gorgeous coin a fantastic visual allure. We have looked this coin over and over and cannot figure out why CAC did not bean it. This is one of those coins that you just have to take our word for it, it is GORGEOUS and high end! Less than 100 were struck (perhaps as few as 40). PCGS 0, NGC 1. This coin sold for $12,338 in our Regency Auction 50. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $25,000 and we would expect that this coin will bring a strong price in this VERY RARE second chance opportunity. Good luck! Cert. Number 2060861004 PCGS # 85553

This is a totally original near-GEM example of this low mintage Civil War era Proof. Flashy watery mirrors gleam boldly with a strong underlying brilliance. The surfaces are bathed in an antique silver-gray, slate-blue, and aqua-teal blue toning. The devices are crisply impressed with razor sharp precision. The eye appeal is great. Only 500 Proofs were struck. PCGS 34, NGC 39, CAC 4. The last one sold in August 2021 for $4,200 and that was the first in five years! The current PCGS and CAC CPG values are out of date. Bid accordingly! Cert. Number 43636579 PCGS # 5561

A wonderful and beautiful SUPERB GEM Proof Seated quarter. A bold watery reflective flash in the fields gives life to the velvety teal-blue and light gold patina. Sharply struck, frosty devices stand out, thus the CAM designation. The surfaces are nearly flawless. Only 1,100 Proofs were struck. PCGS 4, NGC 13. the most recent sold for $3,240 in February 2022 and the current Collectors Universe value is listed at $6,250. NGC has graded just 3 finer in the designation, the finest selling back in May 2015 for $18,800. Bid accordingly. Cert. Number 5703684006 PCGS # 85583

Blazing silver mirrors are flashy and have a bold depth of reflection. The obverse is untoned, while the reverse has a halo of blue and amber at the rims. The smooth icy mirrors are sleek and brilliant like a freshly cut piece of glass, and the eye appeal is generally bold. Only 600 Proofs were struck. PCGS 34, NGC 32. The most recent example sold in March 2022 for $1,675 and the PCGS Price Guide value is $1,750. This is a pleasing example for the type or date collector. Cert. Number 37127148 PCGS # 5592

A gloriously toned GEM example from the first year of issue. Clearly this richly patinated example sat unmolested for ages in an old collector envelope and was allowed to acquire the multicolored hues that grace both sides, but especially on the reverse. Sharply struck and very eye appealing this coin will delight anyone working on a GEM Barber quarter set. PCGS 145, NGC 161, CAC 49. This coin's unique patina will vault it to a strong bid from the collector. Ignore the published levels and auction comps. Good luck. Cert. Number 44945961 PCGS # 5601

Deep violet patina graces both sides of this interesting variety. Sharply struck and generally clean with just a tiny tick or two visible with the aid of a strong glass. PCGS 16, NGC 6 (non-attributed for variety). This variety is quite scarce and this coin should bring a premium. Good luck. Cert. Number 2651283001 PCGS # 146095

Hard to believe this coin is actually tied for FINEST known. It is 100% grade A MONSTER! Absolute perfect surfaces adorn both sides. We grade the reverse a full MS69! We examined this coin with a strong glass and found ZERO impairments of any kind, anywhere on the surfaces. There is one microscopic tick well-hidden on the cheek. The surfaces are also satiny and smooth. A strong luster enhances the pretty and totally original colors of golden brown/russet/olive/pale blue that swirl all. Miss Liberty and the details are sharply struck and do stand out. The eye appeal is great! PCGS 5, NGC 1, CAC 4. PCGS has graded 2 in MS67+. There are no auctions for any selling. Somehow, there is a Collectors Universe value of $$22,500. Whether you're an P Mint Collector, MS Barber Quarter Collector, or a collector who "puts away" great coins, this certainly is one to consider! We expect strong bidding here-good luck! Cert. Number 35793884 PCGS # 5625

Ex R.S.D. Collection, as noted on the insert. This is a lovely well preserved piece. No question the quality is HIGH END! Satiny like surfaces reveal no marks anywhere. Even if you use a strong glass you will be more than happy with this GEM. A moderate luster enlivens the moderate colors. Both sides are bathed in original pale green/golden brown/champagne colors. Miss Liberty and the details are all fully struck. The eye appeal is great! PCGS 14, NGC 4, CAC 5. PCGS has graded 4 in MS66+. The current Collector Universe value is $3,750. These have been so unfairly spanked in this market. We think MS Seated and Barber coins have strong potential. Cert. Number 35793898 PCGS # 5639

Ex R.S.D. Collection, as noted on the insert. So close to full MS67!! Superior clean surfaces are sleek and have faint semi-prooflike mirrors. You could use a strong glass and look forever and find no problems. A full booming luster shows off rich colors of original pale navy/deep champagne/gold on the obverse, The reverse is a GEM white. Miss Liberty and the details are fully struck and stand out. The eye appeal is pleasing! PCGS 22, NGC 10, CAC 7. The current Collectors Universe value is $3,000. Do not be fooled by the pops, you never see this date and grade offered! Cert. Number 35793912 PCGS # 5653

Ex Cheyenne Collection, as noted on the insert. This is a very high end and totally original SUPERB GEM with impressively smooth, watery reflective mirrors. The fields have a wonderful flash and bold clarity. Fantastic color adds to the extremely high end eye appeal of this classic looking beauty. Even a strong glass fails to reveal any flaws worthy of mention. Only 727 Proofs were struck. PCGS 9, NGC 20, CAC 10. This coin sold for $3,995 in our January 2022 Regency Auction and the current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $4,200. VERY RARE any finer, this SUPERB GEM would make a great addition to another world class collection of Proof Barber quarters. Cert. Number 25613190 PCGS # 5691

Tied for FINEST graded at either service, and clearly a freshly graded Mint Set coin. Gorgeous colors grace both sides, mostly in the orange and golden hues, but with accents of green and violet at the rims. Hints of original silver gleam through the patina, giving this sharply struck SUPERB GEM a great look. There is a single, solitary tick seen with the aid of a strong glass, and is all that keeps it from an even higher grade. PCGS 4, NGC 18. The most recent example realized $2,520 in April 2022. There are NONE FINER, so if you are working on a top tier set, this coin will serve you very well. Cert. Number 6277401-006 PCGS # 5848

Virtually perfect and visually impressive, this colorful MS68 Washington quarter is an ideal candidate for any NGC Registry Set. Tied for second highest graded. Clearly this beauty sat undisturbed for ages in an old Mint Set, the cardboard holder and paper envelope imparting a wonderful iridescent green-gold patina with a burst of blue and lavender at the obverse periphery. A brilliant luster and bold strike add to the outstanding eye appeal. PCGS 9, NGC 18. The most recent NGC MS68 sold for $1,740 in December 2020, and while nicely toned, it had some scattered contact that the presently offered coin does not. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $5,500. NGC has graded just a single MS68+ finer. Cert. Number 6277417004 PCGS # 5851

One of the FINEST KNOWN O-103s known, and this late die state is considered Rarity-4. Not only that, this coin comes from one of the greatest collections of half dollars ever assembled, and is totally fresh to the market! Totally CHOICE and ORIGINAL, this coin ranks at the top of the Herrman Census. Struck from an advanced state of the dies, there is a dramatic die crack from the base of star 1 into Liberty's curls and curving across to her chin. Likewise the reverse has a nearly bisecting die crack from the space between ST in STATES across through the eagle into the lower corner of the shield. Wonderful rich pewter and dove hues show accents of lilac and pale blue iridescent overtones. The central devices were crisp, while thanks to the late die state the peripheries show softness, as the details were drawn to the edge. A satiny underlying frost captures the light and brings the iridescent hues to life. A couple of tiny marks on the reverse confirm the provenance, but these are generally hidden and unobtrusive and have no impact on the eye appeal. Ex George F. Oviedo Collection, Stack's September 1983, lot 734; Heritage, December 2004, lot 6042; Joseph C. Thomas Collection, Heritage, April 2009, lot 2393; unknown intermediaries; our consignor. PCGS 3, NGC 1, CAC 2. This is the ONLY MS63+ graded and PCGS has graded just a single MS66 finer. We sold the Garrett-Queller-Pogue-Chicago Collection coin, a PCGS MS63 CAC O-101 for $76,375 in September 2021. This is a much scarcer die pairing and higher grade. The current Collectors Universe value is $62,500 and we think this one will sell for more! This is a very important opportunity not to be missed by ANY early half dollar collector. Good luck. Cert. Number 25510224 PCGS # 6077

This Red Book variety is represented by just a single die pair, O-109. It is a rather common variety, listed as Rarity-1, but is always in demand from type, date, and variety collectors. This very pleasing CHOICE AU has a great look. Rich, original surfaces are wonderfully toned in a lilac-pewter-dove coloration over problem free surfaces. The warm colors are enlivened by an underlying luster that survives on the lightly worn fields. The strike is bold for the issue and the eye appeal is exceptional for the date. PCGS 17, NGC 5, CAC 5. Much nicer than the one we sold nearly four years ago, this one realized $4,583 back in the 2017 ANA auction--five years ago. Disregard published levels and other APRs this coin is worthy of a premium bid! Cert. Number 5952232 PCGS # 6073

This is a very interesting 1817 Capped Bust half dollar. Struck from a later state of the O-103 die pair (the Punctuated Date) variety. The Overton-listed "a" model is defined by the lack of the die dot between 1 and 7. A later state, listed in Herrman's AMBPR, called O-103'b', is defined by a new smaller die dot between the 1 and 7, clearly displayed on this VERY CHOICE and brilliant example. The O-103'b' is called "probably R-5". Solidly in the Condition Census for the variety, this one ranks among the finest. Brilliant, untoned silver surfaces shimmer with a bold cartwheel luster over frosted surfaces. The faintest blush of clear, pearlescent gold graces both sides in places, adding to the seductive visual allure. The devices are crisply rendered despite the later die state and the eye appeal is amazing! PCGS 34, NGC 18, CAC 8. There are four in MS63+ at PCGS, and only one ever sold back in our February 2016 Regency Auction XVI sale. The current PCGS Price Guide value is $8,000. Scarce finer, this is a perfect coin for the type collector, but also offers much to the advanced die variety collector. Good luck. Cert. Number 44922885 PCGS # 6109

A classic, antique toned O-112. Generally well struck devices show just some minor high point friction and rub in the fields. Old envelope toning graces both sides, giving this collector grade choice AU a good look. PCGS 181, NGC 67. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $1,050 and the most recent sold for $1,020. A nice coin for the type or date collector. Cert. Number 13589275 PCGS # 6131

Ex Link, as noted on the insert. The O-103 is the rarest of the three 1827/6 overdate die marriages, considered to be Rarity-4. This lustrous MS64 sits solidly in the Condition Census for the Overton-number. This one is the SINGLE FINEST attributed by PCGS,and has one of the best pedigrees for a Bust half: Link! Bold and brilliant, the luster radiates with a vivid intensity on both sides. Well struck from a later state of the dies with the stars and legends drawn to the edges, and a lack of dentils in areas. The silver brilliance amplifies the delicate blush of the clearest gold. The eye appeal of this near-GEM is incredible! PCGS 9, NGC 5 (all 1827/6 varieties combined). This is the ONLY O-103 attributed by PCGS at this grade with NONE FINER. The current PCGS Price Guide value is $9,500 and we expect that the serious student of the Bust half series will appreciate what an important opportunity this is! Good luck. Cert. Number 28524412 PCGS # 6147

A classic in the half dollar series, the 1836 Reeded Edge was the first issue of the denomination struck using a closed collar on the new steam press in the second Philadelphia mint. This was a major technological advance in coinage production in the United States. Prior to 1836, half dollars were struck in a two step process: the planchets were struck using the screw press and run through the Castasing machine, which impressed the edge lettering that spelled out 50 CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR. The use of the new steam press and closed collar allowed for the use of a new reeded edge that would be impressed on the planchets as the planchet was pressed by the dies. This made the production more efficient and the coins more uniform. Very few examples were struck using this new equipment, the oft cited figure is 1,200 (though PCGS CoinFacts suggests a mintage of 5,000). Regardless, this is an important coin for the early half dollar collector. Beautifully toned on both sides, with a ring of aqua-teal at the rim, melding into an amber-orange-gold in the centers. The design elements are nicely defined by a crisp, exacting strike and there is only a touch of light wear on the surfaces. Inspection with a strong glass reveals some light, long toned over marks which have a minimal overall impact on the outstanding eye appeal. PCGS 1, NGC 1. This is not the NGC coin crossed over. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $6,250, and we would expect this coin to realize around that. Scarce finer, this important type coin will delight anyone looking for an attractively toned example for an "everyman" set. Good luck. Cert. Number 21602441 PCGS # 6175

Ex Link, as noted on the insert. A borderline GEM example from our September 2021 sale of the Chicago Collection, where it was described as: " A classic issue, historic in its status as the first half dollars struck from the newly installed steam press at the Philadelphia mint. An unknown, albeit limited number were struck. The often cited number comes from the Red Book, which lists "1,200+", while the PCGS CoinFacts listing suggests 5,000. Only a single pair of dies was used to strike this low mintage issue, GR-1 is listed as Rarity-2 overall. Regardless of original mintage, the 1836 Reeded Edge is a major rarity in Choice Mint State or finer grades. A delightfully toned MS64 example, very rare so fine. Sharply struck with bolder, crisper definition than usually seen on this issue. The feather details are very sharp, indeed the only area of weakness is at the tip of the bust and on some of the left peripheral stars. The surfaces have a bold luster, particularly on the reverse, where the luster has a distinct semi-Prooflike reflection; the obverse is more satiny. A few scattered contact marks, in the form of some minor reeding marks on the obverse are noted with the aid of a strong glass. Both sides have a soft blue, gold. olive, and tan patina, which is brought out boldly on the reverse especially. The eye appeal is nice." Ex Dr. Charles Link Collection; to our consignor, via private treaty, in July 2015; Chicago Collection, Legend Rare Coin Auctions' September 2021 Regency Auction 47, lot 115; our consignor. PCGS 6, NGC 4. This lovely coin sold for $35,250 in our September 2021 sale. The Collectors Universe value is listed at $65,000. Only a single MS65+ has been graded higher at PCGS. This is a fabulous type coin worthy of a very strong bid and placement in an other world class set of early half dollars. Good luck. Cert. Number 28524075 PCGS # 6175

This is a VERY HIGH END, borderline GEM early No Motto Seated Liberty half dollar and a VERY UNDERRATED issue in this lofty state of preservation. Satiny smooth, glossy lustrous surfaces gleam on both sides. A warm azure tint is encountered at the obverse periphery, fading to a light gold near the centers; the reverse is more gold with antique silver.. The definition is generally sharp throughout, with only some very minor weakness at the eagle's talon, not worthy of mention. Clearly generations of collectors have lovingly cared for this coin since it came off the dies, as the surfaces are sleek, smooth, and there is only a minor line or tick noted anywhere with the aid of a strong glass. This is a very pleasing example, one that will be a delight for any type or Seated half collector.! Ex Stack's November 2007, lot 2103; Heritage, October 2015, lot 3256. PCGS 8, NGC 2. This coin realized a hammer price of $11,000 back in 2007 when it was one of 2 in MS64 and NONE FINER, today, the Population is clearly inflated, either by duplicate submissions or by other coins that were raw or graded by NGC, or upgraded, the Population has grown, and now there are four finer. The current PCGS Price Guide value is $6,500 and we suspect this near-GEM will bring close to that. Nothing finer in a PCGS holder has sold since 2016. RARE and important, this coin will delight any collector. Good luck. Cert. Number 6544092 PCGS # 6252

Deeply, richly, and nicely toned in shades of blue, pewter, and lilac are enhanced by a bold underlying luster. Sharply struck devices and both sides are frosty and satiny. There is a teeny planchet flaw in the obverse field and some assorted minor ticks visible with the aid of a glass. The eye appeal is quite pleasing. PCGS 8, NGC 4. There is just a single MS66 graded finer. No NGC MS65 has sold in six years, when a CAC-approved example sold for $6,463. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $9,000. The sole MS66 has never sold in auction, making this one of the finest NGC coins ever offered. Cert. Number 3732580001 PCGS # 6350

This is a wonderful example of this low mintage Civil War era Proof; 1863 was a pivotal year in the conflict, turning the tide of the war from the Confederate advantage toward that of the Union with major victories at Gettysburg, Vicksburg, and Chattanooga. While at the height of the war, and the economic upheavals that it caused, the mint struck 460 Proofs for collectors, making this one of the lower mintages of the era. The presently offered GEM offers a deep, rich, totally original patina in shades of slate and amber, with accents of teal, and tangerine on the obverse. The reverse is mostly untoned with accents of pale gold. The mirrors have a bold and brilliant flash that is very visually alluring and the surfaces are generally clean and free of any serious distractions Only 460 Proofs were struck. PCGS 10, NGC 11. The most recent example sold for $3,960 in February 2022 and the current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $4,850. RARE any finer, PCGS has graded just four in PR66 finer in the designation. A popular and attractive GEM that will be sure to delight any serious collector. Cert. Number 38173195 PCGS # 6417

Virtually FLAWLESS! WOW! Tied for FINEST GRADED at PCGS in the non-CAM designation, this SUPERB GEM is a fantastic type coin or example for any Registry Set of Proof Seated Liberty half dollars. Watery reflective mirrors are the epitome of perfection. Unmarred by any hairlines or any marks of any kind, they are sleek, clean, and offer a bold, brilliant flash. The surfaces on both sides are richly toned, offering a melange of rose-gray, sky-blue, aqua-teal, and soft tan-gold that accent the sharply defined devices. The eye appeal is SUPERB, to go along with the high end technical quality. WOW! Only 600 Proofs were struck. PCGS 2, NGC 0, CAC 1. The current CAC CPG value is listed at $9,450 and the PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $9,500. There is just a single PR67 CAM graded that might vie for FINEST KNOWN status, but it is not CAC approved. If you demand the FINEST CAC coins, this one is it! Good luck. Cert. Number 81755757 PCGS # 6427

An exceptionally brilliant and highly reflective GEM Cameo Proof! This coin screams! The mirrors are blazingly mirrored and dramatically contrasted with deep beaming mirrors and frosted, sharply struck devices. The eye appeal is truly high end and off the charts awesome for the assigned grade. Only 930 Proofs were struck. PCGS 20, NGC 7, CAC 2. The other PCGS/CAC coin sold back in September 2015--that was forever ago. We sold the last PCGS PR65 CAM in our April 2021 sale for $3,408. This one is nicer and CAC approved, so it should sell for more! The current CAC CPG value is listed at $4,000 and the PCGS Price Guide value is $3,850. RARE finer, do not let this opportunity pass you by! Good luck. Cert. Number 43657482 PCGS # 86446

This is the SINGLE FINEST 1909 Mint State half that exists! Not a rare date in an absolute sense, even in MS65, but it is UNIQUE in SUPERB grade, and the present beauty is well worthy of its lofty grade and CAC approval. It is not only high end from the technical standpoint but it is also a beauty! WOW! Intensely brilliant luster swirls with vibrant and vivid rolling cartwheels on both sides. The brilliance has some light hints of flashy Prooflike reflection. A blush of peripheral orange and olive gold patina graces both sides, more boldly on the reverse. This SUPERB GEM is very well struck for the date with full, sharp, crisp definition on both sides. The surfaces are PRISTINE and flawless. What a GORGEOUS and beautifully preserved example. PCGS 1, NGC 0, CAC 1. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $50,000 and as the SINGLE FINEST KNOWN we would think that level will be surpassed when it crosses the block. Good luck! Cert. Number 43819092 PCGS # 6516

High end quality! Satiny lustrous surfaces give this first year of issue a classic, old time look. A shimmering luster accents moderate, totally original shades of rose-gold, tangerine, olive-russet, and hints of violet. The strike is bold throughout, with much of Liberty's drapery lines visible and the outline of her thumb bold. The surfaces are clean and free of distracting marks that are visible to the naked eye. The visual quality is tops and this GEM would make a great start to a wonderful set of toned Walkers! PCGS 275, NGC 151, CAC 53. The current CAC CPG value is listed at $3,300 and the PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $3,000. Quite scarce any finer, this is a fabulous example that is sure to attract strong bidding competition when it crosses the block. Cert. Number 44942969 PCGS # 6566

Among the half dozen FINEST graded at PCGS, this is a truly impressive example of this early Walker date. Representing a short lived subtype with the mintmark on the obverse, the 17-S is a conditionally challenging issue, RARE in GEM and excessively so any finer than MS65. A warm satiny mint frost shows a brilliant glow and satin sheen on both sides. Antique silver surfaces have hints of iridescent toning that comes to the fore when the light hits the surfaces at different angles. The design types are sharply impressed by an exacting blow from the dies, and the surfaces are essentially pristine with no serious flaws of any kind to be found, even with the aid of a strong glass and the eye appeal is sensational. PCGS 53, NGC 31, CAC 13. This is the ONLY MS65+ graded at PCGS and there are just five finer. This coin has not sold in auction, but a PCGS MS65 CAC sold in May 2022 for $22,800 and a PCGS MS66 CAC sold in March 2019 for $43,475. In MS65+ the PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $35,000. We think this coin will bring in excess of that amount. If you are building a top ranking Walker set, do not let this GEM pass you by! Cert. Number 43642493 PCGS # 6572

Despite a mintage of 1,165,000, the 19-D Walker is a KEY date, and is VERY RARE in Mint State. Sliders like the presently offered PCGS AU58 CAC are always popular and hotly pursued by collectors, especially those working on "Everyman" Registry Sets. A satiny mint frost survives with a wonderful subtle brilliance. Accents of clear gold and antique silver caress both sides. Softly struck in the centers as typical for the date, this borderline Mint State example has a lot to offer! PCGS 84, NGC 50, CAC 28. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $6,750 and the CAC CPG value is $7,480. The last PCGS AU58 was NOT CAC approved and sold for $6,000 in December 2021. We expect this totally original example to bring a strong bid when the hammer comes down. Good luck. Cert. Number 43586018 PCGS # 6578

A wonderful representative of this important, classic, KEY early date Walker. Truly beautiful, RARELY does this date come with such awesome eye appeal and quality. VERY RARE in this lofty state of preservation, and EXCESSIVELY RARE any finer. This special coin ranks among those tied for third highest graded at PCGS, with just a bakers dozen graded higher. Generally well struck for the issue, there is only the slightest touch of striking weakness in the central obverse. A very bold satin sheen brings the subtle pastel iridescent hues to light. The eye appeal really is special for one of these that often comes lackluster. The surfaces are well preserved; even with a powerful loupe we cannot locate anything except the most minute hidden ticks (very few are in the most common spot, the dreaded right obverse field). PCGS 94, NGC 78, CAC 19. There are just 9 graded at PCGS in this level. The most recent example sold for $45,600 in August 2020, and the current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $50,000. There are just 12 graded MS65 (only one of which is CAC approved), and a single MS66 at the top of the Pop. Any 19-D in GEM is a six figure coin, and the sole MS65 CAC would likely realize in the quarter million dollar range! WOW! This coin is ever so close to GEM and presents an AMAZING opportunity for the Walking Liberty half dollar specialist looking for a HIGH END 19-D for their high end set. Do not let this opportunity pass you by! Cert. Number 83224847 PCGS # 6578

A fabulous GEM! VERY HIGH END, this MS66+ has strong claims to a finer grade and while we don't promise anything, we think it could one day grade MS67. Pristine, satiny surfaces gleam with a bold pearly luster. The devices are sharply struck up and the eye appeal is great. PCGS 526, NGC 154, CAC 125. PCGS has graded 56 in MS66+ and 60 finer. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $2,000 and we think this beautiful example will bring close to that. A PCGS MS67 CAC has a published value of $5,000 so this coin, with its essentially SUPERB GEM quality represents a great value for the Registry Set collector. Cert. Number 38178661 PCGS # 6603

With an original mintage of under half a million pieces, the 38-D Walker is a key to the later dates in the series, regardless of grade. This high end GEM has a great look. Pearly, satiny frost glows with a bold underlying brilliance, accenting the delicate dusting of iridescent pastel toning. Smooth, nearly-flawless surfaces and well struck devices stand out with crisply defined devices, adding to a great visual effect. PCGS 509, NGC 118, CAC 168. The most recent example to sell in auction realized $2,703 in our December 2021 Regency Auction. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $3,000. Scarce finer, this is a great grade for most collectors to include in their sets. Cert. Number 43788431 PCGS # 6605

While over 8 million 41-S Walkers fell off the dies, they are remarkably RARE In SUPERB GEM, and quite scarce in the presently offered 66+ grade. This is a very pleasing and high end example of this World War II date. Brilliant frosty mint luster glows vividly over smooth, virtually PRISTINE surfaces. Nicely struck overall, save for the absolute center of the obverse, which has a typical flatness of strike on Liberty's hand. The eye appeal is excellent. PCGS 903, NGC 269, CAC 154. PCGS has graded 143 in MS66+ and just 13 in MS 67 finer. The most recent PCGS MS66+ CAC sold in our April 2022 Central States Regency Auction for $6,169, well above the current Collectors Universe value of $5,500. The last PCGS MS67 CAC sold in the 2015 ANA auction for over $35,000! This is an important coin for the advanced collector of Walking Liberty half dollars and will be hotly contested when it is called to the block. Good luck. Cert. Number 45543953 PCGS # 6613

A sensational 42-S, a very challenging date any finer, and this coin has strong claims to a higher grade. We suspect it has been submitted for a 67, it is that superb! We certainly LOVE the look. VIVID and BRILLIANT, the luster jumps off the surfaces glowing with a strong flash and swirling cartwheels. Accents of toning grace the rims, framing pristine surfaces and sharply impressed devices. The eye appeal is AMAZING! PCGS 754, NGC 229, CAC 200. There are 134 graded MS66+ at PCGS and with just 13 graded higher, we suspect there is at least some duplication in submissions in hopes of getting a 67 grade. We have sold six coins, ranging from $1,528 to $12,925, with an average of $5,072 (the most recent in September 2021 for $5,405). The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $4,000 and in MS67, the value jumps to $50,000. This is an important coin that presents a great opportunity not to be missed. Good luck. Cert. Number 38178662 PCGS # 6617

This is one of the most dramatically toned late date Walkers we have had the honor of selling, ever! And we have handled some fantastic collections (Dale Larson and Valley View come to mind instantly). This coin rivals all of those great coins! Indeed this coin's toning is truly of the MONSTER class! Totally outrageous colors blend all over both sides, amplified by a vivacious luster. A varied melange of pinks, golds, and greens swirl on the obverse while the reverse is a bold rose gold hue with a blush of olive-green. Sharply struck up and nearly without flaw, this piece has a great look. PCGS 34, NGC 26. In our December 2020 Regency Auction, this SUPERB WORLD CLASS toner brought $5,288 on an estimate of $3,500-$4,000. Today, the Collectors Universe value is $6,500 and we think this coin will bring close to that, if not more. Only a single MS68 is graded finer. Good luck. Cert. Number 40443007 PCGS # 6622

Lustrous and colorful; sharply struck and nearly flawless; high end technical and visual allure. All told, this 46-D is SUPERB. A bold, swirling luster enlivens the rose-pink-gold-lilac patina on both sides. The strike is bold and the eye appeal is great. PCGS 174, NGC 149. There is a very wide range of APRs, with the last two bringing $3,120 and $960 in January and March 2022 respectively. This one's visual allure will certainly attract strong bidder interest. Cert. Number 37073063 PCGS # 6628

Totally ORGINAL! This is an unconserved, undipped, unmolested GEM example of this important early-modern Proof half dollar, the first year since 1915 that Proofs were struck for collectors. Flashy underlying brilliant mirrors gleam through the lightest dusting of iridescent golden patina. The eye appeal is pleasing. So few GEM quality examples like this survive undipped. We are unsure why CAC did not approve this GEM. PCGS 328, NGC 324. The current PCGS Price Guide value is $6,000 and the most recent PCGS-graded coins were all CAC approved, realizing between $4,800 and $7,050. This lovely example will delight any collector of more modern Proofs. Good luck. Cert. Number 36613029 PCGS # 6636

This SUPERB PR68 1942 Walker is a beautiful and totally original GEM. Due to wartime considerations, the mintage of 21,120 was the final issue of Proof Walkers struck. The presently offered example is VERY high end, very high grade, and very attractive! Wonderfully toned with peripheral gold and an iridescent silvery white patina that is accented by the bold watery reflective underlying mirrors. The devices are sharply struck and the eye appeal is quite nice. PCGS 82, NGC 207, CAC 49. The most recent examples have sold in the $4,440 to $5,520 range and the current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $9,000. VERY RARE any finer, we sold a PCGS PR68+ CAC in October 2021 for $24,675, so bid accordingly. Bound for a great set. Cert. Number 40471452 PCGS # 6642

One of the nicest 1952 half dollars we have ever handled! Gorgeous mint set colors give the obverse the most stunning look, accented by the bold radiating luster. Sharply struck, the details are crisp, especially on the Liberty Bell, and the surfaces are sleek and clean. The eye appeal is incredible. PCGS 66, NGC 17, CAC 26. The PCGS Price Guide and CAC CPG value are the same, both listing the value of this SUPERB GEM at $2,500. We believe that with just a half dozen graded finer and with its stunning looks, this SUPERB coin will bring way more! Good luck. Cert. Number 43571458 PCGS # 86661

Anyone who collects Proof Franklin half dollars knows how challenging they can be in DCAM, especially the early dates. Clearly care was not taken in preparation of the dies, and the frosted finish to the devices wore off the dies with use; similar to the Proofs from 1901-1915. An awe inspiring DCAM; the mirrors are ultra deep for 51. Stunning contrast between the deep black mirrors and frosted, white reliefs. The mirrored fields are sleek, ultra-clean, and icy-smooth with a great, high end look. This is an AMAZING, borderline SUPER, DCAM GEM! PCGS 33, NGC 31, CAC 30. There are just three graded PR66+ DCAM at PCGS, and the ONLY published APR for one of these was OVER A DECADE AGO! The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $15,000 it jumps to $28,500 in PR67 DCAM! This is an awesome coin worthy of a top tier Registry Set. We anticipate very strong bidding when it crosses the block! Cert. Number 45578617 PCGS # 96692

A PERFECT example of the final 90% regular issue half dollar. This beautiful example is tied for finest graded, there are NONE graded PR70 DCAM. The DEEP mirrored fields are FLAWLESS. Studying them closely with a strong glass you cannot find anything. The eye appeal is stunning! PCGS 111, NGC 150. The most recent example to sell in auction brought $4,200 in April 2020. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $3,500 and with NONE FINER, this coin belongs in a top notch type or date set. Cert. Number 45493103 PCGS # 96800

FROM THE M & S PETTY COLLECTION Regular silver dollar production ended in 1804, and aside from a small mintage of Gobrecht dollars in 1836 and 1839, it was not until 1840 when silver dollars were again struck for circulation. While 61,005 were struck, few were saved at the time of issue. Mint State survivors, especially those in CHOICE or finer, are quite rare! PCGS has graded 15 in MS63 and finer, with a quartet at the MS64 level the finest seen. Struck from OC-1, the most common of the four die pairings recorded for the date, making this a great coin for the date or type collector. Rich, thick, antique dove, pewter, silver, and lilac-gray toning is imbued with hints of tan-russet and soft olive-gold. The devices are sharply struck up from an exacting blow from the dies. The surfaces have a warm underlying glow that accents the colors. A strong glass reveals some tiny ticks and the lightest of marks; these are mostly hidden by the rich antique patina and invisible to the naked eye. The visual allure is impressive! Ex Legend Numismatics. PCGS 8, NGC 8, CAC 4. The last PCGS MS63 CAC sold back in June 2014, a very pleasing piece from the Gardner Collection realized $18,800. This one is housed in an earlier generation blue tag holder and is fresh to the market. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $20,000. Only seven coins are graded finer, and we sold a PCGS MS63+ CAC for $24,675 in November 2018 and the Simpson PCGS MS64 CAC realized $57,600 in the 2022 FUN auction. This lovely and CHOICE example will see strong bidding for sure. Good luck. Cert. Number 21659554 PCGS # 6926

FROM THE M & S PETTY COLLECTION The 1841 silver dollar is scarce in all grades and in Mint State this is a major condition rarity. The presently offered coin, graded MS64 by PCGS and endorsed by CAC is a condition census example, one of just four in this near-GEM graded and only four have been graded finer by that service. Struck from OC-4. A strong satiny frost glows on both sides. The surfaces are of excellent quality and there are only a couple of relatively insignificant traces of contact seen with the aid of a strong glass, and are mostly hidden below the rich antique silver, pewter, and golden russet tan patina. The strike is bold with virtually all details struck up with pin point precision. With all the factors taken together: luster, strike, surface quality, and originality, this is one of the nicest 1841 dollars we have seen. Ex. Heritage, February 2014, lot 3967; Legend Numismatics; our consignor. PCGS 4, NGC 4, CAC 6. Do not let the Population data fool you, this is the most recent PCGS-graded example to sell in auction. Slightly more recent was the Gardner NGC MS64 CAC that brought $35,250 in October 2014. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $35,000 and the CAC CPG value is $39,600. PCGS has graded 2 in MS64+ and one each in MS65 and MS65+. Nothing finer than 64+ has ever sold in auction in a PCGS holder. Bound for another WORLD CLASS Seated Liberty dollar set. Cert. Number 28550803 PCGS # 6927

FROM THE M & S PETTY COLLECTION Tied for FINEST GRADED, this is an awe-inspiring GEM early Seated Liberty dollar. This coin is a headlight! Blast white untoned, surfaces are blazingly brilliant with a blinding semi-Prooflike reflective luster. Very nicely struck the details are mostly crisp with just a hint of softness in some areas. The device are frosty and the obverse has generous hints of a cameo-like appearance. There are only a few very minor marks that keep this from being an MS65 grade. The eye appeal is stunning! Ex Heritage, September 2016, lot 5566; Legend Numismatics; our consignor. PCGS 19, NGC 19, CAC 7. There are 3 in MS64+ and NONE FINER. The current PCGS Price Guide value is $30,000. When this coin last sold, the market was in a weak spot. More recently, in May 2019, we sold the ex Eliasberg PCGS MS64 CAC as part of the Issaquah Estate for $22,913. This coin has an amazing visual allure and will see very strong bidding when it crosses the block in today's strong market. Cert. Number 81473929 PCGS # 6928

FROM THE M & S PETTY COLLECTION Tied for FINEST graded 1843 silver dollar and a gorgeous coin to boot. Few were saved at the time of mintage, and today any Mint State survivor is at the very least quite scarce. In this lofty state of preservation it is one of only TWO so graded and NONE are finer. A glowing mint luster bursts from satiny smooth and very high end quality fields. Both sides are gently kissed with a mix of iridescent pastel toning that is vividly brought out when twirled in a light. Varied shades of blue, orange, gold, antique silver-tan, pale teal, and lilac delight the eye. Careful inspection with a powerful glass reveals a tiny tick or two on the obverse and a short mark on the eagle. These easily blend into the surrounding areas and have very minimal impact on the outstanding eye appeal. Ex Heritage, November 2004, lot 7544; Heritage, February 2005, lot 7358; Legend Numismatics via private treaty to Eugene H. Gardner, April 2005; Eugene H. Gardner Collection, Heritage, June 2014, lot 30593; Legend Numismatics; our consignor. PCGS 6, NGC 7, CAC 5. This is one of only two graded MS64+ and is listed as the top of the census in the PCGS CoinFacts listing; above the Legend-Hansen coin. As a PCGS MS64 (no "+") this near-GEM sold for a record $51,406 in its most recent appearance and was the first MS64 sold since 2006. Clearly the published levels are incorrect. We feel our estimate will likely prove conservative when the bidding action ends. Good luck. Cert. Number 25256904 PCGS # 6929

FROM THE M & S PETTY COLLECTION Ex Sterling Collection, as noted on the insert. Tied for SECOND FINEST GRADED. The 1844 silver dollar saw a mintage of only 20,000 and they were all struck from a single pair of dies. Any Mint State example is a real prize for the advanced collector, as this date is elusive even in circulated grades. At the present grade, this date is EXTREMELY RARE and highly desirable. Totally original and very high end! A rich antique dove, pewter, gold, olive, and lilac-gray patina blankets the essentially GEM quality surfaces. A creamy mint frost glows with an ember-like brilliance under the color, bringing out the subtle shifts in iridescence to life. Aside from a minor mint made "strike through" at the upper left obverse rim, the strike is crisp and complete. The eye appeal is excellent in every possible way! Ex Sterling Collection; Legend Numismatics (2003); Legend Set #2; Legend Numismatics; our consignor. PCGS 3, NGC 1, CAC 2. The only PCGS MS64 to sell realized $41,125 in June 2013. Today the PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $45,000 and the CAC CPG value is $54,000. There is a single MS65 graded finer, which last sold "raw" in Stack's October 1992 sale of the Floyd T. Starr Collection and is now impounded in the D. L. Hansen Collection. This is a once a decade offering and an opportunity not to be missed. Do not let it get away! Cert. Number 25596528 PCGS # 6930

FROM THE M & S PETTY COLLECTION A lovely and totally original example, tied for second FINEST graded of the date. The entire mintage of 24,500 was produced by a single die pair. While somewhat available as a date in circulated grades, Mint State coins are VERY RARE, and this date is UNIQUE any finer. A warm golden-gray patina envelopes both sides and as you rotate the coin in a light, the underlying mint brilliance highlights some azure and lilac hues, particularly on the reverse. The surfaces are exceptionally CHOICE and very pleasing. Overall the details were crisply rendered by the press, but there are some areas of the slightest weakness as typically seen on this date. A strong glass reveals a tiny mark or two that prevents a higher grade, but they have little impact on the outstanding visual allure of this high end Condition Census early Seated dollar. Ex Legend Numismatics, via private treaty to our consignor. PCGS 3, NGC 3, CAC 2. The only PCGS/CAC example to sell in auction was the Eliasberg-Gardner example back in May 2015 (seven years ago) for $31,725. The current CAC CPG value is $30,000 and the PCGS Price Guide value is $27,500. With only the Norweb-Legend-Hansen MS64 finer, the opportunity to acquire a very high end example of this date is fleeting. Do not let this coin slip away. Cert. Number 25596529 PCGS # 6931

FROM THE M & S PETTY COLLECTION The mintage went back to pre-1844 levels in 1846, with 110,600 struck. Scarce in lower Mint State grades, and extremely rare in GEM, there is very strong collector demand for MS63 and MS64 coins as these are the highest grades that are affordable to most collectors. A vibrant, satiny mint luster blooms boldly and brilliantly in the fields highlighting a light golden patina over pearly-silver surfaces. The details are nicely struck with only some softness on the highest design points. The surfaces are generally clean and free of any serious marks, and even a glass fails to aid in the location of any single mark worthy of mention. The eye appeal is CHOICE and high end for the assigned grade. Housed in an older blue tag holder. PCGS 16, NGC 13, CAC 4. The last PCGS/CAC example sold in our December 2016 for $4,600 hammer. That coin was darkly toned and this one is much more brilliant and alluring. The current CAC CPG value is listed at $7,190 and the PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $5,500. Rare any finer, especially in GEM. Bound for a great set or wonderful type collection. Good luck. Cert. Number 50069140 PCGS # 6932

FROM THE M & S PETTY COLLECTION Ex Ashland City Collection, as noted on the insert. Among the FINEST examples extant from the first mintage of dollars from the New Orleans mint. Only a single set of dies was used to coin the 59,000 examples that fell from the dies and most went into circulation. This date is RARE at this grade level and EXTREMELY RARE any finer. This lovely coin is deeply and richly toned, but when the light hits the surfaces the color really pop; it is not dark or drab in any way. Shades of tangerine and violet really come to the fore, melding with battleship and slate blue-gray tones. Sharply impressed from an exacting and precision blow from the dies, this coin has a great look! WOW. Ex Ashland City Collection; Legend Collection #2; Legend Numismatics; our consignor. PCGS 7, NGC 1, CAC 4. We cannot find a previous auction record for this very choice example. The most recent example sold for $26,400 in the 2022 FUN auction The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $27,500 and the CAC CPG value is $28,800. We think this highly attractive and totally original example will sell for a very strong bid. Just five are graded finer at PCGS. Good luck, bidding from top tier collectors will be fierce! Cert. Number 25596530 PCGS # 6933

FROM THE M & S PETTY COLLECTION We love this sensationally high end, borderline GEM quality 1847 dollar. The original mintage saw 140,750 drop from four different die pairs. This one was struck from OC-2. This is the ONLY MS64+ graded and there are only six graded finer between both PCGS and NGC combined (all MS65). From our September 2019 Regency Auction, lot 340, where it was described as follows: "What a marvelous HIGH END example, virtually a full GEM caliber early Seated Liberty dollar and a very rare and underrated example. What a great coin! For an 1847, this coin has a good luster and overall, the surfaces are exceptionally clean and smooth, with a warm underlying satiny luster that glows all over. Only when using a strong glass can you see the few light scuffs and widely scattered ticks that preclude a GEM grade, but none are serious or stand out. Both sides are evenly covered by an original mix of pearly silver with warm golden-tan accents toward the rims. Miss Liberty and the details are fully struck and have light frost. The eye appeal is exceptional in every way." PCGS 12, NGC 14, CAC 2. This is the ONLY MS64+ graded. In September 2019, this coin realized $19,975 and the current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $27,500. Keep in mind NO MS65 has sold since our October 2014 Regency Auction that brought $88,125. We think this coin will see very strong bidding from advanced collectors who realize what an important opportunity this is! Do not let it pass you by! Cert. Number 37234203 PCGS # 6934

FROM THE M & S PETTY COLLECTION Tied for second FINEST graded of this low mintage date. Only 15,000 were struck using a single pair of dies. There is just a single coin graded finer, a PCGS MS66. An undulating brilliance glows boldly on both sides of this near-GEM caliber 1848 Seated Liberty dollar. The satiny lustrous surfaces bring the iridescent overlay of toning. Shades of lilac-slate, soft tangerine-gold, pastel pink, olive-tan, and golden-russet blend together beautifully on both obverse and reverse. A strong glass reveals some minor ticks and contact marks, all of which are hidden under the patina. Sharply struck devices add to the bold visual allure. A sensational coin for the advanced Seated Dollar Collector who demands the best available quality. Ex Legend's 2nd Set; Legend Numismatics; our consignor. PCGS 2, NGC 0, CAC 2. The other coin is the former Gardner coin, which sold in a weaker market for $47,000; Mr. Gardener bought that coin from the 2012 FUN auction for $63,250. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $55,000. The single finest MS66 is ex Garrett-Fairfield-Legend, and is now in the Hansen Collection. This is arguably the second finest known and will fit nicely in any top tier set. Good luck. Cert. Number 25596532 PCGS # 6935

FROM THE M & S PETTY COLLECTION A fantastic example of this important CONDITION RARITY! One of the finer examples known of this date. The original mintage of 62,600 quickly disappeared, as coins were exported early in the 1850s as the huge amounts of gold flooding the economy from the Gold Rush made silver more expensive in relation to gold. Many Seated dollars were melted overseas as the bullion value exceeded the face value. The strike on this near-GEM is sharp throughout, with Miss Liberty’s hair curls well defined. Mostly bright silver on the obverse with a pale golden hue favoring the periphery, the reverse sporting a bit more russet and gold, with a touch of blue at the rim. Close examination finds little more than a couple of tiny nicks from bag handling, which keeps this piece far and away finer than the majority of survivors seen of the 1849 issue. A rarity which will be a centerpiece in any advanced collection. PCGS 19, NGC 19, CAC 1. This coin is an old friend, having sold in our Regency Auction XV, and was not CAC back then. Today, with its CAC approval, should bring the PCGS and CAC CPG values of $15,000. Only three are finer at PCGS, none of which have sold in auction since the MS65 from the L.K. Rudolf Collection sold in May 2003! Worthy of another amazing collection of Seated Liberty dollars. Bidding will be intense. Cert. Number 45114112 PCGS # 6936

FROM THE M & S PETTY COLLECTION This is a truly spectacular and CHOICE example of this low mintage date. As gold flooded the economy from California, the ratio of gold to silver went out of balance, and the price of silver rose. Many silver dollars were exported and melted down for bullion. Mint State survivors of this low mintage are VERY RARE, EXCESSIVELY so any finer. Highly Prooflike lustrous fields really pop dramatically in the light. The underlying flashy brilliance enhances the rich, multicolored, dappled iridescent toning. Depending on the angle the light hits the surfaces, variegated lilac, dove, pewter, gold, olive, coppery-orange, slate, and antique silver pop. We love the look of this very CHOICE and totally original 1850 dollar. The details are crisp and show off full, razor sharp definition. The eye appeal is exceptional in every way and the more we look at this highly alluring example, the more we love it! Only a few tiny contact marks keep this from an even loftier state of preservation. Ex Heritage, July 2014, lot 3808, as NGC MS64 CAC; Legend Numismatics; our consignor. PCGS 8, NGC 7, CAC 4. The other CAC-approved examples have sold in the $10,000-$20,000 range, this one around the mid-point as NGC MS64 CAC at $14,688. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $17,500 and the CAC CPG value is $21,600. There ar just four coins graded higher at PCGS, 2 in MS63+ and 2 in MS64 (the last one of these sold back in 2004!). To look at this coin is to fall in love, we have and you will too. Good luck. Cert. Number 28574100 PCGS # 6937

FROM THE M & S PETTY COLLECTION Tied for FINEST GRADED, and more than likely the FINEST KNOWN 1850-O dollar that exists! Only 40,000 1850-O dollars were struck from a single die pair, of which only 1,000-1,500 are thought to survive in all grades, nearly all circulated. Mint State survivors according to PCGS CoinFacts are estimated at 20 and this one is at the apex of the Condition Census. When cataloged by Paramount in Auction '79, this coin was described as: "Gem Uncirculated 65. Beautiful iridescent greenish gold, grey, violet and blue toning. Well stuck with virtually all of the detail on Miss Liberty's head clearly defined. The quality of the surfacess is excellent with only a few insignificant handling marks visible below the superb natural toning. This is unquestionably the finest 1850-O Seated Liberty Dollar we have ever seen or handled and, in our opinion, it is quite likely the finest known." There really is nothing left to add to that description. This coin was certified early on in PCGS's operations, housed in a first generation holder, and then was long off the market, only coming back on the market in Stack's Bowers' 2013 ANA Auction. Ex Paramount's session of Auction '79, July 1979, lot 113; unknown intermediaries; Stack's Bowers's 2013 ANA Auction, August 2013, lot 4357. PCGS 2, NGC 4, CAC 1. Nearly a decade ago, this coin realized a record $105,750. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $125,000 (and the other MS64 which is no where close to as attractive as this GEM is listed for sale at $135,000). It also needs to be noted that our partner, Bruce Morelan, in his decades long pursuit to build the finest collection of this series was limited to a PCGS MS63 CAC. This is a fantastic opportunity not to be missed by anyone looking for a SUPERB New Orleans Seated dollar or working on the FINEST of Seated dollar sets. Bidding will be intense for this one. Do not let this opportunity pass you by! Cert. Number 5046599 PCGS # 6938

FROM THE M & S PETTY COLLECTION One of the CLASSIC rarities of the series, the 1851 business strike began rare, with only 1,300 struck. The Osburn-Cushing reference estimates that 65 examples survive from this paltry mintage. Apparently these were not released in 1851, but slowly over the following years, used in exchange for silver bullion. Auction appearances are infrequent, especially for PCGS-graded coins in MS63 or finer. (indeed, this coin has not been seen in auction since November 2001). A brilliant, semi-Prooflike mint brilliance captures the light and brings out the wonderful, original toning. Hints of varied blue (ranging from teal to violet) at the peripheries meld to a rich apricot-gold over antique silver patina. The strike is very sharp, with all the fine details fully brought out by an exacting blow from the dies. The reverse has some light die cracks, not surprising, being that this reverse die was used in 1849 and 1850 before being used to strike the 1851 dollars. While a strong glass reveals reveals a few very minor ticks, these do not detract from a stunning visual allure, and help identify this CHOICE Mint State 1851 for posterity. Ex Dr. John C. Wong Collection, Bowers & Merena, November 2001, lot 4377; unknown intermediaries; Alpine Numismatics, private sale our consignor for $75,000. PCGS 2, NGC 8. This was the most recent PCGS-graded example to sell in auction, over two decades ago! The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $85,000. These clearly DO NOT appear with frequency. PCGS has graded seven coins finer, none of which have sold via public auction since 2003! This impressive Choice Mint State 1851 silver dollar rarity will set a new auction record when it crosses the block! Bound for a WORLD CLASS set! Good luck. Cert. Number 13595710 PCGS # 6939

FROM THE M & S PETTY COLLECTION A truly superlative example of this VERY RARE date, with an outstanding pedigree! Only 1,100 were stuck, making this one of the lowest mintage examples of the series. This special specimen served as the the Bowers' Encyclopedia (1993) plate coin, and is exceptional in every way, making it the perfect coin to serve in that capacity. As typical for a low mintage coin, the die polish did not wear off during striking, and this coin has an essentially fully reflective Prooflike brilliance. Delicate splashes of blue and gold come out when rotated in a light, clinging mostly to the right obverse side. The devices are razor sharp in definition, particularly in the centers. Careful inspection with a strong glass reveals some very minor, unobtrusive ticks, mostly invisible to the naked eye. The visual allure of this example is very strong and high end for the assigned grade. Housed in an earlier generation blue tag holder. Ex Col. Robert C.H. Brock Collection; University of Pennsylvania; Philip H. Ward, Jr. (assumed); New Netherlands (John J. Ford, Jr and Walter Breen, per Norweb catalog), via private treaty to Ambassador and Mrs. R. Henry Norweb; Norweb Collection, Bowers & Merena, November 1988, lot 3799; Rod Sweet Collection, Bowers & Merena, July 2005, lot 1049; Sweet Bloomfield Collection, Heritage, January 2015, lot 4172; Legend Numismatics; our consignor. PCGS 1, NGC 1, CAC 2. This coin last sold in the 2015 FUN auction for $70,500. Today, the PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $80,000 and the CAC CPG value is listed at $78,000. There are five coins graded higher at PCGS, NONE of which have ever appeared in auction. Our partner Bruce Morelan owned two of the finer known examples, though they have not been offered in auction. A real PRIZE for the advanced aficionado of this challenging series and bound for a fabulous collection. We have no doubt this coin will realize a world record price when the hammer falls. Cert. Number 21982259 PCGS # 6940

FROM THE M & S PETTY COLLECTION The mintage climbed to 46,110 in 1853, however, many were exported and melted, even after the Coinage Act of 1853 reduced the weights of the smaller denomination silver coins. This VERY CHOICE example ranks high up on the PCGS Population Report, with just five examples that have ever graded higher. Fully satiny brilliant luster glows on both sides of this near-GEM. A vibrant, pearlescent silver/gold patina graces the surfaces, enlivened by a soft roll of cartwheel luster. Sharply struck, frosty devices are unmarred by any serious contact anywhere; only a powerful loupe will locate any minute tick on the VERY CHOICE surfaces. Premium quality and high end, this coin has a great look. PCGS 20, NGC 31. In the weak 2016 market, this coin sold for $11,163. The current PCGS Price Guide value is $15,000 and we think this coin could sell for more. The only MS65 to sell realized $111,625 in our February 2014 Regency Auction. Worthy of a very strong bid and placement in a sensational set. Good luck. Ex. Heritage, July 2008, lot 795; Monument Hill Collection, Stack's Bowers, April 2016, lot 13106. Cert. Number 12615674 PCGS # 6941

FROM THE M & S PETTY COLLECTION The 1854 is another date that saw limited mintage, only 33,140 were struck for circulation, using a single set of dies. Of that number Osburn Cushing estimate 300 survive in all grades, PCGS CoinFacts suggests 900. Regardless, this is another challenging date in all grades, especially so in CHOICE Mint State or finer grades. The current example is housed in an older blue tag holder. The devices show razor sharp definition on both the obverse and reverse, every detail is fully and crisply defined from an exacting strike. The luster is satiny and brilliant with hints of reflective tendencies under the thick layer of medium iridescent toning. Lilac-rose, lavender-gray, slate-blue, and hints of gold mix over the surfaces. The eye appeal is excellent. Ex Sal Germano Rare Coins, via Ebay. PCGS 6, NGC 6. The most recent example to sell in auction without CAC approval realized $14,688 in the 2017 FUN auction and the current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $22,500. There are 10 graded finer. This is a great coin for any type or date collector and we think with its bold original looks, this CHOICE example will see spirited bidding. Good luck. Cert. Number 6622556 PCGS # 6942

FROM THE M & S PETTY COLLECTION A very challenging date to find so fine! WOW. This is a fully CHOICE and high end for the grade example, more than worthy of the CAC approval. Only 26,000 were struck for circulation, and this is a date that there are fewer than three dozen known in all Mint State grades, and this PCGS MS63 CAC is among the FINEST seen! Brilliant, frosty, and boldly satiny luster glows with a warm vivacity that is visually quite engaging. As you rotate the shimmering silver surfaces in a light, there are hints of semi-reflective flash that is really captivating. Hints of the clearest gold clings to the pearly silver giving it just a fantastic look. Generally well struck with only the slightest touch of weakness on some of the star centers and on some of the eagle's wing feathers. A strong glass reveals some very minor ticks and marks, but these do not detract from the outstanding visual allure of this high end CHOICE Mint State example. Fresh to market and housed in an older blue tag holder. Ex private sale from CAC to Bruce Morelan, via Legend Numismatics; Legend Set #2; private sale to our consignor via Legend Numismatics. PCGS 6, NGC 2, CAC 3. The ONLY MS63 to sell was a PCGS graded coin in the July 2005 Bowers Sale of the Rod Sweet Collection. Missing from the extensive Rudolf Collection (Stack's, May 2003). The current CAC CPG value is $49,000 and the PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $50,000. We note that PCGS has graded just two finer, a 64 and 64+. The MS64 sold in the June 2014 sale of the Gene Gardner Collection, realizing $141,000. When this coin crosses the block, and the fierce bidding action ends, and the hammer falls, we would not at all be shocked if the published levels and our estimates are left in the dust. Be prepared! Cert. Number 21011858 PCGS # 6943

FROM THE M & S PETTY COLLECTION Ex Richmond Collection, as noted on the holder. A lustrous example of this conditionally challenging date. Bordering on the CHOICE grade level, this coin has a decent strike for the issue, with only some light weakness on the obverse stars and eagle. An iridescent clear gold patina is gently dusted on the surfaces with some dappled deeper gold and some blue peripheral tone on the reverse. A strong glass reveals some tiny marks and ticks that account for the assigned grade, but the overall eye appeal is pleasing. Ex David Lawrence's sale of the Richmond Collection, Part II, November 2004, lot 1479. PCGS 6, NGC 5. The last MS62 to sell was the PCGS/CAC coin from the Issaquah Estate we sold in May 2019 for $14,688; the last NGC-graded coin was the Queller coin sold in April 2008. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $12,500. RARE any finer with just six graded higher at NGC, an MS64 being the finest. Cert. Number 1716031 PCGS # 6944

FROM THE M & S PETTY COLLECTION While the mintage of silver dollars temporarily went up to 94,490 in 1857 these are VERY RARE in such a lofty state of preservation. This coin sits clearly in the Condition Census for the date, and among the finest known. Struck from OC-2. Many examples were exported for the China trade, and were lost to circulation and melting in Asia. This beautiful near-GEM was an early striking from the dies, as the obverse and reverse both show fully Prooflike mirrored reflection and bold flashy brilliance. A golden iridescent toning blends with a soft pastel lilac over sensational antique silver. Areas of striking weakness at the top of Liberty's head, at the tip of her foot and on some of the stars are typical for the date. The eye appeal is exceptional in every way! What a great looking coin! PCGS 5, NGC 16, CAC 6. The last PCGS/CAC example we sold was the Sterling-Legend-Issaquah coin that realized $34,075 in our May 2019 Regency Auction. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $18,000. There are a mere four coins graded higher, and any GEM will cost $75,000-$100,000! Worthy of a very strong bid and will find itself at home in another world class set of Seated Liberty dollars. Good luck. Cert. Number 8501366 PCGS # 6945

FROM THE M & S PETTY COLLECTION A rare date, struck only in Proof, the 1858 is a key date from a mintage of just 300, but because they were struck only in Proof, the survival is better than those that were subject to circulation. A pleasing Choice Brilliant Proof with boldly defined devices and sleek, watery fields. Soft iridescent toning graces the surfaces, attesting to the originality. A few small hairlines are seen with the aid of a glass, but the overall eye appeal is pleasant. Ex Ira & Larry Goldberg, February 2007, lot 1612. Only 300 were struck. PCGS 33, NGC 19. The most recent example sold in August 2017 for $10,869 and the current Collectors Universe value is listed at $14,500. A popular date among collectors, we expect it to see spirited bidding. Keep in mind, this is date is rare finer. Cert. Number 1513737 PCGS # 7001

FROM THE M & S PETTY COLLECTION Ex Sterling-Legend, as noted on the insert. The third FINEST KNOWN and a gorgeous near-GEM that was once a part of the greatest of Seated dollar collections--the LEGEND COLLECTION! Since 1858's entire mintage was Proof only, no circulation strike silver dollars had been coined since 1857, and in 1859 the mintage jumped to 256,500, produced by four different die pairs. Most of these again were exported to China, struck in competition with the Mexican 8 Reales that was dominating trade in the Orient. The vast majority of these were melted in Asia, lost to posterity. Mint State coins are rare, and at this lofty state of preservation, they are excessively rare. This is a fabulous, essentially GEM quality Liberty Seated dollar. A brilliant cartwheel luster rolls boldly across the surfaces on both the obverse and reverse. The underlying brilliance enlivens the totally original toning. Shades of warm teal and apricot-rose meld with accents of clear gold and antique pewter-silver. The originality and eye appeal are simply stunning. The devices are sharply rendered from an exacting blow from the dies. There are some minor contact marks, mostly limited to the reverse, and they have minimal impact on the outstanding GEM-like visual allure. Ex Sterling Collection; Legend Numismatics, by sale' Legend Collection; Malibu Collection, Bowers & Merena, November 2010, lot 2267; our consignor. PCGS 7, NGC 15, CAC 6. This is the ONLY MS64+ graded by either service. PCGS has graded a 65, 66, and 66+. It should be noted that most of the great, old time collections lacked a Mint State example of the date, using instead a Proof to represent this date in high grade. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $22,500 and none of the finer examples have sold in auction, but would bring six figures each were they to ever appear. This remarkable coin offers the collector a stupendous opportunity not to be missed. Good luck. Cert. Number 25596541 PCGS # 6946

FROM THE M & S PETTY COLLECTION No silver dollars were produced at the New Orleans mint between 1851 and 1858, so the 360,000 1859-O dollars were only the third coinage of this denomination. In the early 1960s, a cache of back dated silver dollars were discovered in Treasury Department vaults and were released; among those were perhaps three bags of 1,000 coins each of the 1859-O dollar. While in Mint State, the majority were heavily bagmarked, and would grade MS62 or lower by PCGS or NGC. Coins graded MS63 are quite scarce, and are RARE finer. A totally original coin, blessed with a strong mint brilliance and delightfully original iridescent pastel toning. The flashy luster highlights soft lavender-gray, antique silver, frosty dove-gray, pale rose and gold hues. The devices show razor sharp definition to the details, evidence of an exacting blow from the dies. The eye appeal is VERY BOLD. PCGS 77, NGC 41, CAC 16. The most recent example to sell was in our May 2020 sale of the Blue Hill Collection, realizing $3,995. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $5,500. Scarce finer, this is a fantastic coin for a carefully selected type set. Cert. Number 20685024 PCGS # 6947

FROM THE M & S PETTY COLLECTION Ex Rudolf-Legend, as noted on the insert. Only 20,000 silver dollars came off the dies in San Francisco mint in 1859, the first time this mint produced the denomination, and like many dates of the 1850s, these were produced mainly for the China trade. Few survivors made it back state side, and today, it is estimated that 35 exist in all Mint State grades; this CHOICE example is among the FINEST KNOWN, bested by just two examples, a 63+ and a 64+. Conditionally very challenging, even the Eliasberg, Norweb, and Amon Carter coins were all called AU! This also is the ONLY MS63 coin with CAC approval! A radiant and brilliant example. Nearly fully Prooflike the bold mint luster glows with a subtle reflective flash. Essentially untoned, a blush of the faintest clear gold melds with a pearlescent hue that is just a delight to behold. A sharp strike has crisply rendered all the devices with full, complete definition. A few tiny ticks and giggles are seen with the aid of a strong glass. Visually very attractive and high end quality in every way! Ex L.K. Rudolf Collection, Stack's, May 2003, lot 2120; Legend Collection; Bel Air Collection; Legend Numismatics; our consignor. PCGS 8, NGC 5, CAC 1. This coin has not sold publicly in ages. The current CAC CPG value is listed at $30,000.The finest, a PCGS MS64+ CAC replaced this coin in the Bruce Morelan Collection and now resides in the Hansen Collection (our sister firm paid $225,000 for that coin). Should that coin ever appear in auction, it would certainly bring well into the six figures. When this high end coin crosses the block we think it will sell for a world record price! Cert. Number 21572849 PCGS # 6948

FROM THE M & S PETTY COLLECTION A wonderful example of this date, the mintage increased to 217,600, but the majority went to China for the Far East trade. This near-GEM sits near the lower end of the Condition Census for the date, very rare finer. A strong luster glows boldly under a layer of rich orange-gold, lilac, and sea-green toning that blends together over an underlying gunmetal, rich silver hue. The surface brilliance turns the sensational and totally original patina into focus. The strike is crisp and very sharp standing out against satiny smooth, sleek surfaces. The eye appeal is outstanding! Ex Heritage, September 2003, lot 7529; Kimo Collection, Heritage, July 2014, lot 3810 Bel Air Collection; Legend Numismatics; our consignor. PCGS 24, NGC 16, CAC 7. We sold the most recent example in our May 2019 Regency Auction. Back then, the Share-Legend-Issaquah coin sold for $12,625. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $10,000 and the CAC CPG value is listed at $10,600. PCGS has graded only eight coins finer. Just a single PCGS MS65 sold in auction, realizing over $50,000 in March 2016. This near-GEM is worthy of a strong bid and will fit nicely in any great set of Seated Dollars. Good luck. Cert. Number 21310481 PCGS # 6949

FROM THE M & S PETTY COLLECTION Ex Legend Collection, as noted on the insert. The 1860-O was the last New Orleans silver dollar struck until 1879, and the mintage was quite generous for a Seated Liberty dollar, as 515,000 fell from the dies, just before Louisiana left the Union and joined the Confederacy. Like the 1859-O, a number of bags were discovered in the early 1960s in a Treasury Department vault and were released. From our May 2019 Regency Auction, this beautiful near GEM last sold as part of the Issaquah Estate, where we described it as: "No question this coin is HIGH END. For a bigger coin, it lacks all the little miseries you typically find. Also, this was a coin from our partner's original set! Yet another fabulous quality piece from the Issaquah Collection. Obviously this coin did not see much of the outside world after it left the Mint. All ticks/lines are extremely light and well scattered. Even using a strong glass they are non issues. There actually is a decent visible luster. Both sides have an even moderate mix of original reddish gold/golden brown/blue/deep pewter colors. There are no discolorations anywhere. We grade the reverse MS64+. Miss Liberty and the details are sharply struck and do standout. The eye appeal is great!" Ex Legend Collection; Legend Numismatics, to the Issaquah Collection; Issaquah Estate, Regency Auction 32, Legend Rare Coin Auctions, May 2019, lot 201; our consignor. PCGS 28, NGC 27, CAC 10. The current CAC CPG value is listed at $7,500 and the Collectors Universe value is listed at $9,000. The most recent MS64 was a non-CAC PCGS coin that brought $12,600 in April 2021! Bid accordingly! Cert. Number 21572851 PCGS # 6950

FROM THE M & S PETTY COLLECTION Very, very CHOICE! This Civil War date is always popular, and it is remarkable that a silver dollar could survive in this high grade being struck during the Civil War. While it is often told that the tumult led to mass hoarding of gold and silver coinage, a silver dollar represented a lot of money: a Union enlisted volunteer was paid $13 a month for their enlistment term. The M & S Petty MS64 is boldly eye appealing. A wonderful luster has a satiny brilliance and semi-reflective flash that comes out as you rotate the surfaces in a light. Die lines and striations are seen as are some light ticks that account for the assigned grade, but they have minimal impact on the outstanding eye appeal. A blush of the faintest pale gold and pearly silver iridescence adds to the fantastic visual allure! PCGS 23, NGC 16. The most recent example realized $10,281 in our January 2020 Regency Auction (was CAC approved). Prior to that, none had sold since 2017. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $17,500 and we think this impressive coin has a better eye appeal than the CAC coin we sold two years ago. RARE finer, with just eight graded higher at PCGS and the value jumps to $25,000 in 64+. Good luck! Cert. Number 45114113 PCGS # 6951

FROM THE M & S PETTY COLLECTION Solidly in the Condition Census for this popular Civil War year, this near-GEM is among the FINEST KNOWN from a small mintage of 11,540. In February 1862, the federal government issued approximately $150,000,000 in Legal Tender notes that were not backed by specie, which led to more hoarding of gold and silver coins. This is why, despite a tiny mintage of only 11,540 pieces, PCGS CoinFacts estimates 100 survive in Mint State. That said, this coin is one of 2 in MS64+ and just three finer listed in the Population Report. The dies were heavily polished before striking, resulting in semi-reflective, flashy luster in the fields, along with a series of raised die lines. Other than these mint produced lines, the fields are extremely clean and free of any post minting distractions. The devices are sharply rendered and stand out with a thick, creamy frosted texture. Mostly untoned, there is a beautiful arc of neon-cobalt frames the left obverse rim, while a dusting of the faintest clear gold on the reverse adds to the bold, original look of this exceptional coin. Visually this coin stands out from the pack! Ex Legend Numismatics, December 2010; Eugene Gardner Collection; Heritage's June 2014 sale of the Gardner Collection, lot 30602; our consignor. PCGS 16, NGC 20, CAC 3. There are just two in MS64+ and three finer at PCGS. This coin sold in June 2014 for $31,725 and is currently listed at $35,000 in the Collectors Universe Price Guide. The ONLY MS65 to ever sell was the Bob R. Simpson coin that brought $52,875, in a very weak market in 2016. If that coin came up for sale today, it would likely realize in excess of $100,000. This is a fabulous coin for the type, Civil War, or Seated Liberty dollar collector. Do not let this opportunity pass you by! Cert. Number 18481213 PCGS # 6952

FROM THE M & S PETTY COLLECTION A great example! Nearly of GEM quality and RARE so fine! Struck at the very height of the Civil War, only 27,200 were produced, and many were hoarded as the government suspended specie payments until after the war; once payments resumed, those hoarded silver coins made their way back into commercial channels and did not survive in high grade, including export to Latin America. Today, Proof examples are much more frequently encountered than high-grade Uncs. Visually quite fetching, this VERY CHOICE example is wholly original and attractively toned in a rich melange of iridescent blue, lavender, and russet-gold. The underlying satiny luster really makes the colors pop in a light. The surfaces show some hidden ticks and light contact, nothing serious that puts a negative impact on the outstanding visual allure. Truly one of the prettier examples of this date we have handled in auction. Ex L.K. Rudolf Collection, Stack's May 2003, lot 2125; purchased privately from Gold Rush Galleries. PCGS 15, NGC 22, CAC 6. The most recent PCGS/CAC MS64 to sell was the BigMo Collection coin we sold in July 2020 for $15,863. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $18,000 and the CAC CPG value is $15,000. Fewer than a dozen are graded finer at PCGS, and this beautifully toned GEM is high end and worthy of another WORLD CLASS cabinet! Good luck. Cert. Number 21847375 PCGS # 6953

FROM THE M & S PETTY COLLECTION A high end, VERY CHOICE specimen of this important Civil War date. While the mintage ticked up a few thousand pieces, these are VERY RARE in this lofty state of preservation, especially so with CAC approval. This is a thickly frosty, pearly near-GEM with a bold, shimmering brilliance. While mostly pearlescent, there is a blush of the faintest sky blue/lilac and clear gold. Sharply struck devices stand out from an exacting blow from the dies. We have looked this coin over and over with a strong glass and are unable to locate a single flaw worthy of mention. The eye appeal is excellent. PCGS 6, NGC 7, CAC 3. In the last dozen years, only two examples have sold in auction, the most recent three years ago in our May 2019 sale. Prior to that, one sold in November 2010 for $23,000. The current CAC CPG value is $16,800 and the PCGS Price Guide value is $17,500. There are 11 graded finer at PCGS, the last PCGS MS65 CAC sold seven years ago! These rarely appear and we expect strong bidding for this important condition rarity. Good luck. Cert. Number 28034097 PCGS # 6954

FROM THE M & S PETTY COLLECTION A sensational example, tied for second highest graded at PCGS with just a single MS65 graded finer. This is a pleasing example of the final No Motto Seated Liberty type. It is believed that a large portion of the mintage of 46,500 was exported to Central and South America, the quantity too large to have been "a token issue" nor was it really large enough to have satisfied domestic circulation demand. A frosty CHOICE example that was perhaps dipped gently ages ago. A satiny brilliance gleams through a soft iridescent, pearly silver-pewter tone. Sharply struck devices stand out boldly and there are just a few minor ticks and marks that account for the assigned grade. The eye appeal is special for sure. Ex Legend #2 Set; Legend Numismatics; our consignor. PCGS 10, NGC 12. The last non-CAC PCGS example to sell was back in January 2008, even then it realized $21,850. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $30,000. Just a single MS65 is grade finer, one that has not appeared in auction, but should it come up, it would likely approach six figures! This is a wonderful Civil War date worthy of any world class cabinet! Good luck. Cert. Number 25596547 PCGS # 6955

FROM THE M & S PETTY COLLECTION After the massive economic disruptions caused by the Civil War, the economy slowly began to rebuild. The mintage of silver dollars rose to 48,900 in 1866. These are scarce overall, but since specie payments were not made by the government, some were saved in Mint State for posterity. This is the ONLY MS63 to be approved by CAC, and it is easy to see why! This coin is ultra high end for the assigned grade. Semi-reflective, watery brilliance flashes boldly from below a rich blanket of toning. Iridescent in mixed shades of blue, pale green, and rich amber pops in a light. The devices are sharply struck up and the eye appeal is bold! PCGS 11, NGC 10, CAC 1. A PCGS MS62+ CAC sold in January 2021 for $4,950 and a PCGS MS64 sold in January 2020 for $9,600. The CAC CPG value is $6,750 and the PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $6,250. This CHOICE coin is housed in an older blue tag holder and is a true delight to behold! Worthy of a very strong bid! Cert. Number 14772499 PCGS # 6959

FROM THE M & S PETTY COLLECTION This is a very high end and CHOICE example of this conditionally challenging date. Frosty brilliant and semi-Prooflike luster beams from all over. An iridescent shimmering white-sliver hue is imbued with hints of the palest gold hints. The devices are sharply struck and have a thick frost. There are a few tiny ticks and traces of contact account for the grade and they have little impact on the visual allure. PCGS 12, NGC 8. The most recent example sold back in January 2018 for $11,400. That was forever ago. The current PCGS Price Guide value is $14,000 With just four graded finer, and any MS65 today would be worth $40,000+, this high end looking MS64 should bring spirited bidding from the advanced collector. An important opportunity not to be missed. Cert. Number 45114114 PCGS # 6960

FROM THE M & S PETTY COLLECTION A bold and flashy lustrous untoned Prooflike and brilliant 1868 silver dollar. One of just two examples to earn the PL designation, this is a very rare and impressive example. Well struck and frosty, on initial appearance you would think this is a Proof. A few minor lines are seen in the mirrored fields. The eye appeal is unique and alluring for sure. PCGS 0, NGC 1. A non-PL NGC MS63 sold in October 2021 for $5,520 and the current Collectors Universe value is listed at $8,000. Only a single MS65 PL is finer at NGC in the PL designation, which sold in December 2020 for $31,200. Good luck. Cert. Number 452099 PCGS # 86961

FROM THE M & S PETTY COLLECTION Clearly this high end MS64+ is not only well ensconced in the Condition Census for the issue, it is also very visually alluring! We sold this beautiful borderline GEM back in September 2019, saying it would delight and excite any Seated dollar collector, and surly it did, finding its way into this WORLD CLASS collection! We further described it as: "Thick and satiny mint frost glints and glimmers on both sides in the fields with an almost opal-like sheen. Snowy-white surfaces mingle with traces of a dappled golden tone that clings to the recesses of some of the design elements, especially out toward the peripheries. Nicely struck for the date with just some minor bluntness of strike seen in the central devices, but better than typically seen. A strong glass will reveal some minor "ticks and giggles" none of which have any impact on the exceptional visual allure or technical quality of this near GEM Seated dollar." Ex Legend Rare Coin Auctions' Regency Auction 34, September 2019, lot 341. PCGS 6, NGC 10, CAC 2. This is the only MS64+ and there are only four graded finer. This coin realized $19,388 in September 2019. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $22,500. Just four have ever graded higher, and the last PCGS/CAC MS65 sold in October 2014 for $76,375 and would likely cost close to six figures today should it appear. This borderline GEM is worthy of another amazing collection! Good luck. Cert. Number 37102771 PCGS # 6962

FROM THE M & S PETTY COLLECTION A CHOICE example from a mintage of 415,000. Despite a somewhat generous mintage, this date is scarce in any Mint State and RARE any finer than the currently offered MS63. A frosty white coin that shows a faint blush of iridescent gold and pearly silver. which attest to its originality. Semi-reflective fields are noted while the devices are loaded with satin frost. Boldly struck throughout with sharp claws on the eagle and all the stars crisply defined. A condition rarity at this grade level and a date which is seldom seen any finer. PCGS 22, NGC 15. There has not been one sold in over four years. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $4,250. A lovely, affordable example for the type or date. Cert. Number 13573808 PCGS # 6963

FROM THE M & S PETTY COLLECTION A wonderful CHOICE AU example from the first year of coining operations at the Carson City mint. With the discovery of massive amounts of silver in Nevada in the Comstock Lode, a mint was established in Carson City. In the first year, 12,462 silver dollars fell from the dies and most are well circulated; AU coins are very scarce and Mint State coins are rare. A choice AU as here, is a great coin for the collector. Accents of watery somewhat PL reflection in the fields. Lightly worn surfaces have just the barest trace of friction and the eye appeal is accented by a hint of iridescent gold and pale blue toning. The eye appeal is quite pleasing. PCGS 39, NGC 28. The most recent example sold for $5,640 in April 2020 and before that one sold for $6,756 in September 2016. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $10,000. We expect anyone looking for a nice 70-CC dollar will delight in this AU55. Cert. Number 1500383 PCGS # 6964

FROM THE M & S PETTY COLLECTION Ex F.C.C. Boyd, as noted on the insert. One of the GREATEST RARITIES of the entire U.S. Silver Dollar Series, from 1794 to the present day! Listed as #29 in the Jeff Garrett and Ron Guth 100 Greatest U.S. Coins book, this is a coin that is the stuff of numismatic dreams. This extensively pedigreed example, while not perfect quality, is perfect for anyone seeking an example of this great rarity. Like many of the most desired rarities in all of American numismatics, the origins of the 1870-S dollar are somewhat shrouded in mystery, which only adds to the desirability. No mint records exist for the striking of the 1870-S half dime, silver dollar, or $3 gold piece. The 70-S half dime and $3 are thought to be UNIQUE and the 70-S dollar is EXTREMELY RARE, with fewer than a dozen examples positively traced today. The existence of the 1870-S dollar was unknown until 1914, when H.O. Granberg displayed his collection at the ANS Exhibition. The presently offered 70-S was the first one ever offered in auction, in the William Hesslein December 1926 auction. It is speculated that a few denominations were struck for inclusion in a time capsule that was placed in the cornerstone of the newly constructed San Francisco Mint, known as the Granite Lady. The present coin displays the definition of a VF30 coin. In the 1926 sale cited above, the initials "FHI: were engraved in the obverse field. Between the 1926 sale and the 1945 World's Greatest Collection sale, the fields were tooled to remove those initials from the surfaces. After the tooling, perhaps this coin was polished, retoned, then professionally conserved, as the coin does not have the deep dark toning today that it did in the old ANACS Photocertificate from the 1980s. The coin otherwise shows just moderate wear from circulation. The reverse remains relatively unscathed. While the problems are easily evident, the eye appeal is actually quite pleasing, considering the flaws. Indeed, these flaws add to the history of this LEGENDARY RARITY! There are 11 examples enumerated in the most recent roster, including two that cannot be verified: 1. James A. Stack Collection Specimen, PCGS MS62. Stack's, by sale in 1944 to James A. Stack; Stack's Sale of the James A. Stack Collection, March 1995, lot 212; L.K. Rudolf Collection, Stack's May 2003, lot 2136; Legend Collection of Seated Liberty Dollars. 2. The Norweb Specimen, PCGS AU58. Col. E.H.R. Green; Green Estate until 1942; Burdette G. Johnson; Stack's Anderson-Dupont sale, November 1954, lot 2551; Art Kagin; Ambassador and Mrs. R. Henry Norweb; Bowers & Merena's sale fo the Norweb Collection, Part III, lot 3825; Jim Jessen Collection; offered as part of a silver dollar collection in Coin World, January 1996. 3. The Eliasberg Specimen, PCGS AU53. Henry O. Granberg; 1914 ANS Exhibition; William H. Woodin; Waldo C. Newcomber; Col. Green; Green Estate; possibly Stack's May 1945, lot 1576; Will W. Neil Sale, B. Max Mehl, June 1947, lot 202; Stack's; Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr.; Bowers & Merena/Stack's sale of the Eliasberg Collection, April 1997, lot 2243; Stanford Coins & Bullion; Certified Acceptance Corp (John Albanese) February 2008, for $1.3 million. 4. The Ostheimer/Gardner Specimen, PCGS XF40. Compton Collection; M.H. Bolender; Alfred & Jackie Ostheimer; Lester Merkin's sale of the Ostheimer Collection, September 1968, lot 372; Lester Merkin; Superior's Gihousen Sale, October 1973, lot 1339l Superior's 1975 ANA sale, lot 1125; Julian Leidman; Gary Sturtridge; Bowers & Ruddy's 1978 ANA auction, lot 1160l James Phrer; Kagin's 1983 ANA sale, lto 2707l Leon Hendrickson and Sal Fusco; private collection; Phoenix Rare Coin Galleries; Richmond Collection; David Lawrence Rare Coins' sale of the Richmond Collection, November 2004, lot 1497; Jack Lee III Collection; Heritage's sale of the Jack Lee III Collection, November 2005, lot 2226; Hertiage, April 2009, lto 2581; Bowers & Merena's 2010 ANA auction, lot 1089; Heritage's 2014 FUN auction, lot 5295; Eugene H. Gardner Collection; Heritage's sale of the Gardner Collection, Part III, May 2015, lot 98571; Heritage's 2018 ANA auction, lot 5180. 5. The Eureka Specimen, uncertified, Fine/Very Fine, scratched. Said to have been discovered by an 18-year old man from Eureka, CA, before 1922, and retained by him until the 1970s. Steve Ivy's Donovan II Sale, July 1978, lot 1128; Paramount's session of Auction '85, lot 1270; Manfra, Tordella, & Brooks' Spring 1987 Fixed Price List. 6. Queller Specimen, NGC XF40. Possibly Charles M. Williams; Numismatic Gallery's Adolphe Menjou Sale, June 1950, lot 2181; possibly Clinton Hester; Abe Kosoff's 1955 Fixed Price List; Gen Koenig; Stack's sale of the Fairbanks Collection, December 1960, lto 617; Stack's sale of the Samuel Wolfson Collection, May 1963, lot 1431; Stack's sale of the R.L. Miles, Jr. Collection, April 1969, lot 1612; Stack's September 1978 sale, lot 345; David Queller; Heritage's sale of the Queller Family Collection, April 2008, lot 2129; Heritage's 2015 FUN auction, January 2015, lot 4173; Heritage, October 2016, lot 5345. Possibly ex Mathew Stickney (per Walter Breen), though not listed in the 1907 Chapman Sale of the Stickney Collection. Also possible ex Virgil Brand at some point. 7. Amon Carter Specimen, uncertified Very Fine. B. Max Mehl; Col. Green; James Kelly; Jack Roe; James Kelly; B. Max Mehl's sale of the Jerome Kern Collection, May 1950, lot 941; Amon G. Carter; Amon Carter Collection, Stack's January 1984, lot 285; L.R. French Collection, Stack's January 1989, lot 56; James A. Stack Collection, Stack's November 1989, lot 546. 8. Schultz Specimen, PCGS VF25. Norman Schultz's December 1935 Mail Bid Sale, lot 1302; B. Max Mehl; King Farouk; The Palace Collection, Sotheby's, February 1954, lot 1676; Hans Schulman (as annotated by Gaston DiBello in his catalog of the Palace Collection)l Conn & Whiteneck's 1960 ANA auction, August 1960, lot 1168; Ben's Coin Company's Fall Festival Sale, October 1961, lot 430; Kreisberg-Schulman's 10th Anniversary Sale, April 1967, lot 1253; Stack's March 1987 sale of the Herman Halpern Collection, lot 1203; Bunting Collection; Stack's 72nd Anniversary Sale, October 2007, lot 5294; Bowers & Merena's February 2008 sale, lot 2035. 9. The F.C.C. Boyd Specimen, the presently offered coin. Ex. William Hesslein's December 1926 sale, lot 900; F.C.C. Boyd Collection; Numismatic Gallery's sale of the World's Greatest Collection Collection (Boyd Collection), January 1945, lot 271; Hollinbeck's February 1951 sale lot 1248; Earl M. Skinner; New Netherlands' November 1952 sale, lot 162; Charles A. Cass Collection; Stack's sale of the Empire Collection (Cass Collection), November 1957, lot 1759; Holinbeck's March 1964 sale; Holinbeck's November 1967 sale, lot 1162; Stack's June 1996 sale, lot 1940; the Bunting Collection; Stack's 73rd Anniversary Sale, October 2008, lot 457; Bowers & Merena's November 2009 sale, lot 3086; our consignor. 10 and 11. Rumored to exist, but unverified. The Granite Lady Corner Stone Coin and a coin belonging to the family of a San Francisco mint employee. Any "straight graded" 1870-S silver dollar would realize over $500,000, and the top two examples have traded for seven figure prices. This example is likely the only 70-S dollar that could be had for under that $500,000 level. Do not let this important opportunity to acquire a WORLD CLASS, LEGENDARY rarity pass you by! Who knows when another 70-S dollar will hit the market. Cert. Number 15795772 PCGS # 6965

FROM THE M & S PETTY COLLECTION Ex Share/Legend as noted on the insert. This is a totally original, high end, and very attractive Seated Liberty dollar. While 1,074,760 were struck, many were exported overseas, and though common in circulated grades, in Mint State this date is very scarce, and EXTREMELY RARE any finer than the presently offered MS64. A warm pewter-dove toning on the obverse shows accents of lilac and soft gold that are enlivened by a warm satiny mint frost. The reverse is mostly untoned, save for some hints of iridescent hues that cling to the periphery. The reverse luster is bold, flashy and brilliant. The devices are sharply struck and this coin boasts a bold near-GEM look. PCGS 46, NGC 38, CAC 17. The current CAC CPG value is listed at $6,750 and the PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $7,500. The last one sold in April 2021 for $5,280. PCGS has graded 15 finer, and anything finer will cost into the five figures. Good luck. Cert. Number 21572803 PCGS # 6966

FROM THE M & S PETTY COLLECTION A VERY HIGH END 71-CC dollar! Only 1,376 were struck, and Rusty Goe estimates that only 105-135 are thought to survive in all grades. High end AU58 coins are VERY RARE indeed, and Mint State coins are excessively rare. The present coin is very fresh to the market and we have been unable to locate its prior appearance. Clearly an early strike as the fields are semi-Prooflike and reflectively brilliant. When you rotate this coin in a light, the flashy luster brings the smoky russet, tan-gold, amber-rose, and soft lilac-gray toning to life. The colors are rich, but not dark and do not obscure the underlying radiant brilliance. The devices are sharply impressed and the ever so slight trace of wear is imperceptible to the naked eye. With the aid of a powerful loupe, we can find a hint of friction in the fields and some unobtrusive tiny contact marks. This is a VERY CLASSY and really cool early Carson City dollar, easily in the CONDITION CENSUS and one of the FINEST around! PCGS 6, NGC 7. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $75,000; but with no comparable example selling in at least a decade, who knows. The last PCGS AU58 sold in July 2008 for $97,750 and this coin is similar in toning, but in our opinion, more attractive. This is a real prize for the Seated Dollar or Carson City specialist and who knows when the next one will appear in auction! We know another PCGS AU58 is currently being offered for $100,000. Good luck. Cert. Number 45114642 PCGS # 6967

FROM THE M & S PETTY COLLECTION A very flashy near-GEM that ranks among the VERY FINEST KNOWN of this late date. While over 1.1 million silver dollars were struck, few were saved and GEM quality examples are EXCESSIVELY RARE! There are only five coins graded finer at PCGS. Brilliant, virtually untoned silver surfaces shimmer and glimmer with a bold satiny luster in the fields and a frosted silver-white texture on the sharply defined devices. A similar silver iridescent hue with accents of gold cling to the fields, brought vibrantly to life by a bold underlying luster. The eye appeal is great! Ex Bel Air Collection; Legend Numismatics; our consignor via private treaty. PCGS 9, NGC 0. No doubt this number includes some duplication. The current Collectors Universe value is $22,500 and the most recent example, CAC-approved, sold for $22,800. An MS65 (Pop 4) will cost $50,000. This near-GEM will delight any collector seeking a high grade example of this late date. Cert. Number 45114115 PCGS # 6968

A VERY RARE coin from a mintage of only 3,150. Most of these disappeared into circulation, where they would remain for ages. Today, any higher grade example is a prize, and Mint State coins are virtually unheard of with CAC approval. This VERY CHOICE AU has an icy sleek semi-Prooflike flash in the fields and sharply struck up devices. Minimal friction from it brief time in circulation appears in the fields, but there are no serious marks or signs of mishandling that plague so many of these early Carson City coins. Pleasing original toning graces both sides, accented by the underlying brilliance, as the light golden tone comes out. Sharply struck and frosted devices give this wonderful example the complete package and awesome eye appeal. Ex Heritage, May 2008, lot 939; Legend Numismatics; private sale to our consignor. PCGS 17, NGC 3, CAC 1. This coin brought nearly $15,000 fourteen years ago, as an NGC AU55 CAC. More recently a PCGS AU55 without CAC sold for $15,600 and this coin, PCGS/CAC will bring more. The CAC CPG value is $22,800 and the Collectors Universe value is $20,000. We anticipate very strong bidding for this important coin. Only two higher grade 72-CC dollars have attained CAC approval, an MS63 and an MS65 (both those coins would sell for six figures (a PCGS MS63 without CAC sold for $192,000 in August 2021 and the MS65 has a PCGS Price Guide value of $400,000! This coin presents a fantastic opportunity for the collector. Cert. Number 45114111 PCGS # 6969

FROM THE M & S PETTY COLLECTION This is a blazingly lustrous and high end example of this VERY RARE date. Only 9,000 were struck, and this one is tied for second FINEST graded and is fresh to the market. This is a bright untoned, lustrous and CHOICE 72-S. Mint fresh brilliance gives this boldly struck example an excellent look. The surfaces are clean for the grade, free of distracting marks of any kind. The eye appeal is sensational for the grade. Ex Bel Air #2 Set; Legend Numismatics; our consignor. PCGS 4, NGC 4, CAC 2. The current CAC CPG value is listed at $42,000. No CAC MS63 example has ever sold in auction. EXTREMELY RARE any finer, and rarely offered, the last MS64 sold for nearly $150,000 in 2008! We have no doubt that when this VERY CHOICE example crosses the block, our estimate will be easily surpassed! Good luck. Cert. Number 25534758 PCGS # 6970

FROM THE M & S PETTY COLLECTION Deep, rich, original toning envelopes the surfaces of this lustrous, CHOICE Mint State 1873 silver dollar. In 1873, Congress passed a law, that among other items, ended the coinage of silver dollars and commenced the striking of Trade dollars. The present example offers a hint of reflection in the fields, which when caught in a light, really accent the deep blue toning and sharply impressed devices. The eye appeal is quite pleasing, free of any serious marks. PCGS 17, NGC 20. The most recent example sold in November 2021 for $7,200 and prior tot that, none have sold since 2009! The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $8,500. Just 10 are graded finer at NGC worthy of a strong bid and placement in another high end set of Seated Liberty dollars. Cert. Number 448400 PCGS # 6971

FROM THE M & S PETTY COLLECTION Ex Stack, Rudolf, Legend Collections, as noted on the insert. We are proud to offer this illustrious example of the RAREST Carson City silver dollar of ANY type! Only 2,300 were struck, perhaps 200 survive in all grades, many of them low grade or damaged in some way by cleaning or other mishandling, accidental or intentional. Whether the rarity was caused by attrition due to wide spread circulation or as R.W. Julian and Q. David Bowers postulate, perhaps a small number was released into circulation, and the remainder was melted and recoined into Trade dollars later on in the year. What cannot be disputed is the absolute rarity! This is a Choice AU example and very attractive for the date and grade. In May 2003, Stack's offered this coin as part of the renowned L.K. Rudolf Collection, where it was described in part: "Choice About Uncirculated, with some claims to an even higher grade. Wonderfully original lavender-gray centers are framed by rings of bright red, fiery gold, and pale blue peripheral iridescence. Well balanced, evenly struck, and still retaining quite a bit of underlying mint lustre. A lovely example of the rarest of all Carson City Mint Silver Dollar dates of all three types!" Nearly 20 years later we cannot add much to that description, though we note that the quality is very high end, as proven by the green CAC seal of approval. We have marveled at this coin from the moment that it came into the office! Ex. James A. Stack Collection, Stack's, March 1995, lot 219; L.K. Rudolf Collection, Stack's, May 2003, lot 2142; Legend's Second Set; Tom Bender Collection; private sale to our consignor. PCGS 8, NGC 2, CAC 1. This coin has not sold publicly since 2003, when it was graded by NGC. Our consignor paid a very strong price to buy it. While the current PCGS Price Guide value is $70,000 and the CAC CPG value is $75,000, this coin, in our opinion, offers a better visual allure than the Battle Born PCGS AU58 CAC that sold a decade ago and the NGC MS61 Goldschmidt-Clapp-Eliasberg-Gardner coin that realized $114,000 in November 2021. This is a very RARE and HISTORIC offering that will NOT present itself again in quite some time. Worthy of another WORLD CLASS COLLECTION. Bid accordingly! Cert. Number 25596557 PCGS # 6972

Ex Freedom Collection, as noted on the insert. A Condition Census level B-10, BB-190. This was a prolific die marriage, as there are seven distinct die states listed in Dave Bowers' Encyclopedia of United States Silver Dollars, 1794-1804. The present coin is struck from a middle state, listed as Die State IV, which happens to be the most common of the known states. Nicely preserved surfaces show no more than the lightest hint of friction on the highest points and in the fields. A wealth of retained luster enlivens the soft clear gold and pearly silver that dusts the majority of the surfaces and brings out the splashes of deeper gold and violet blue at the reverse. There are no serious flaws worthy to mention of any kind. This is a solid coin for the collector, combining high grade and pleasing aesthetics! Ex Freedom Collection, Stack's Bowers' 2013 ANA Auction, lot 4339; Dale Friend Collection; Legend Rare Coin Auctions' Regency Auction 51, lot 38. PCGS 7, NGC 1. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $28,500 and few finer examples have appeared in auction in the last decade, making this a very important coin for the collector of high grade early dollars. We expect the bidding to be strong on this one, don't let it get away. Cert. Number 27996902 PCGS # 6888

A marvelous GEM! The SINGLE FINEST graded by PCGS and a truly amazing survivor! Everything about this coin makes your heart pound! WOW, WOW, WOW! Extremely RARE in any grade, as only 60 are estimated to have been struck in Proof and only 26,000 were struck for circulation. This PQ GEM has a bold, watery reflective mirrored brilliance that enlivens the awe-inspiring and totally original deep patina that graces both sides. The color is deep, but not dark; the toning does not obscure the brilliant mirrored fields. Amber-rose and mauve-gray toning dominate, with accents of lilac, blue, and gold. The design elements are frosty and razor sharp, standing out in a bold contrast to the mirrored fields. Essentially without flaw, as would be expected for this lofty grade, the eye appeal is STUNNING! Only 60 Proofs were struck. PCGS 1, NGC 1. This coin has never sold in auction. The NGC-graded coin last sold 14 years ago, realizing nearly $75,000 a generation ago! WOW. We believe the $92,500 listed by PCGS is pure conjecture, only time will tell what this stupendous GEM is worth. Do not let this important opportunity pass you by! Good luck. Cert. Number 41893420 PCGS # 86998

This is a GORGEOUS GEM example of this VERY RARE No Motto silver dollar Proof date. An estimated 50-100 Proofs were struck, and precious few are known in GEM or finer grade, and these are highly coveted by advanced collectors. Incredibly reflective, glassy mirrored fields gleam in the light from below a rich layer of multicolored toning. Deep blue, violet, and silver-gray toning dominates with orange-gold toning toward the centers, surrounding the sharply struck up devices. The surfaces are exceptionally clean, even for the assigned GEM grade. While the toning is deep and rich, it is not dark, nor does it obscure the amazing reflection. The eye appeal is AMAZING! Only 50-100 Proofs were struck. PCGS 3, NGC 3, CAC 3. The current PCGS price Guide value is listed at $47,500 and only two are graded finer at PCGS and neither have ever sold in auction. This coin sold in our October 2021 Regency Auction for $41,125 and today we expect it will bring close to the PCGS value. This GEM belongs in a fantastic collection of Proof type coins, Proof Seated dollars, or just a box of 20 special gems. Cert. Number 39179450 PCGS # 7000

Technically, we feel this coin grades higher than an MS65 (we make no promises). The quality is beyond what you normally see for an MS65! Perfect surfaces dominate everywhere, even using a strong glass and looking over the surfaces for a long time will only make you happier. This is as clean as clean can be. The only thing holding back a higher grade-this coin has moderate even toning. The colors are a dove gray/pale purple/deep pewter/some blue. Some luster does come through. Miss Liberty and the details are perfectly stuck and standout. The eye appeal is pleasing! Housed in an older generation blue tag holder. PCGS 13, NGC 7, CAC 3. The last PCGS CAC piece to sell via auction brought $16,800 in the 2022 FUN auction. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $17,500 and a PCGS MS66 CAC sold in the recent Central States auction for $60,000. We feel this GEM presents a great opportunity to start your set! Cert. Number 1137971 PCGS # 7031

This is a wonderfully CHOICE and ORIGINAL 73-CC Trade dollar. This date is quite RARE in any Mint State grade and excessively so any finer than the presently offered MS63. Warm, varied shades of pewter, dove, slate, and battleship all meld with hints of lilac, olive, tan-russet, and gold that come out when rotated in a light source. The surfaces show some minor traces of contact, nothing that would interfere with the assigned grade. The eye appeal is excellent. PCGS 21, NGC 7. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $27,500 and while the most recent example sold for $16,200, we think this one is much more attractive and worthy of a stronger bid. VERY RARE finer, the PCGS Population lists just 10 finer. What a great coin for a carefully assembled set of Trade dollars. Good luck. Cert. Number 44615415 PCGS # 7032

This near-GEM is an old friend, having been offered by us twice before, most recently as lot 243 in our Regency Auction 40. Before that, we sold it as part of the David Hall Collection of Toned Dollars! This is a magnificent toned 78-CC that rivals those from a famed group from Bryan Sonnier, one of the original specialists in toned Morgans. Boasting swirling bands of iridescent color which rate a 9+ on our color scale; shades of magenta, emerald, clover, tangerine, gold, and violet tones boldly come to life as you rotate the lustrous surfaces in a light. Sharply struck throughout the design types. Were is not for some trivial contact on the cheek, this coin would have easily graded higher. This coin sold in 2015 for $5,758 and more recently for $3,290. We believe the market today is stronger for toned dollars than it was in August 2020 and will bring a stronger bid today. This is clearly a coin that would have fit nicely in any amazing collection of Toned Dollars: Sunnywood, Northern Lights, or Roadrunner. Bid accordingly. Cert. Number 25351468 PCGS # 7080

A borderline GEM and beautifully toned example. Both sides of this lustrous 79-S are richly toned, clearly this coin was able to sit in an old envelope. Glorious blues, golds, oranges, and purples really pop out in a light. Overall the colors rate a 9 out of 10 on our 10-point scale. The eye appeal is amazing, and if it were not for a minor scuff on the cheek, it would have graded GEM. This older blue tag holdered MS64 is fresh to the market and worthy of a strong bid from the toning specialist. Cert. Number 50051126 PCGS # 7092

VERY RARE in Prooflike (PCGS CoinFacts estimates that there are 10 in all PL grades), this is one of only TWO so graded by PCGS, the other is a 64 PL. Fully reflective, vibrant luster beams with a bold flash in the fields. A delicate kiss of iridescent toning and thick frost on the devices add to the outstanding visual allure. Very pleasing and high end, housed in an older PCGS blue tag encapsulation. PCGS 1, NGC 0, CAC 1. There are no auction records in our database, and the only pricing data is the PCGS Price Guide value of $3,000. It would not be a surprise if this CHOICE PL piece brought a record price. Morgan dollar specialists take note. Attributed as 8/7 on the insert but is 80/79. Cert. Number 21565810 PCGS # 7111

This is a MONSTER toner, on the reverse! The color is otherworldly and truly AMAZING! Full rainbow spectrum of color, from yellow-gold, tangerine, magenta, hot pink, emerald green, violet, and blue tones. We rate the color a full 10 on our 10-point scale. Aside from the AMAZING color, this coin is, in our opinion, conservatively graded and housed in an old green tag holder. We generally do not sell reverse toners, so if you see one in our sale, you know it is all there, then some, and a MONSTER! We expect very strong bidding on this BEAUTIFULLY TONED Morgan! Cert. Number 6432741 PCGS # 7118

Virtual PERFECTION! Blazing cartwheels swirl boldly around both sides, accenting the sharply struck and thickly frosted devices. A heavenly halo of gold frames both the obverse and reverse, making the silver brilliance even all the more vibrant. There is not a single flaw worthy of mention. The eye appeal is great! PCGS 279, NGC 371. There is a wide range of APRs, from $3,240 to $3,960 and the current PCGS Price guide value is listed at $5,250. RARE finer, this SUPERB GEM makes for a great type coin or superb specimen for any Morgan dollar collection. Cert. Number 43020133 PCGS # 7118

A gorgeous multicolored toned GEM! This 81-S has a great look, in our opinion undergraded, and housed in an old NGC fatty holder. The obverse boasts bold, gold and vivid tangerine, magenta, and hints of blue and teal. We rate the color an 8.5++ on our 10-point color scale. A vibrant cartwheel luster with flashes of Prooflike brilliance brings the splashes of color to life. The strike is razor sharp and frosty, and the surfaces are very clean and high end for the MS65 grade assigned. We love the look of this GEM and any picky toned dollar collector will too. Worthy of a strong bid, we expect our estimate will easily be exceeded when the hammer drops. Cert. Number 1433704 PCGS # 7184

We love the look of this GEM 81-S! Multiple bands of color cover the obverse and we are in love with the bold emerald green that dominates the center, surrounded by blues, golds, magenta and pinks. The color rates a 9++ on our 10-point scale and this beauty would have found itself at home in the Roadrunner Collection. Cert. Number 21282485 PCGS # 7130

A deeply toned GEM! Dark purple (like that of an eggplant) mingles with gold, dark red, teal blue, and olive russet. Across Liberty's hair and headband there is a distinct brighter band of rainbow color that gives this lustrous 82-S a very distinctive look. The underlying brilliance is vibrant, thus the toning does NOT impede the impressive cartwheels. We rate the color an 8 on our 10-point scale. This coin's deeper purple tones are about as rich as you can get before the color becomes "terminal" and those who know toned dollars will appreciate this coin's palette! Cert. Number 43986057 PCGS # 7140

This is a truly beautiful TONED GEM 83-CC, clearly this lovely coin was part of the GSA holdings (not listed on the holder). We have seen GSA dollars with this kind of color and we truly believe this was part of that historic offering. A full rainbow blankets 95% of the obverse. As you rotate the lustrous surfaces the colors really pop, from violets, blues, oranges, and reds. The color rates a 9 on our 10-point scale. The eye appeal is fantastic! We really love it. Housed in an older blue tag holder. PCGS 9693, NGC 4542, CAC 714. A similar looking coin in the original GSA holder sold for $2,174 in our May 2022 Regency Auction Online Only Session. We think this one will bring a similar price. Good luck. Cert. Number 21128362 PCGS # 7144

This is a truly UNIQUE double sided toned DMPL! Every thing stands out in stark contrast to what you normally encounter on an 1883-CC dollar! Wonderfully brilliant mirrors belie the dappled multicolored toning that was imparted by long term storage in an old collector envelope or album. We love the way the colors play off each other; the blues, greens, yellows, oranges, golds, pinks, and purples flow and melt into each other in a gorgeous way. The eye appeal is exceptional! PCGS 847, NGC 201. We think this coin is worth a very strong premium, as toned DMPLs are much rarer than the blast white, and the toned dollar collectors rarely get to bid on attractively toned examples. Good luck. Cert. Number 45540832 PCGS # 97145

A brilliant, untoned PQ GEM! Very sharply struck and smooth, clean, high end quality with a sensationally vibrant luster. The eye appeal is excellent. PCGS 2598, NGC 1042, CAC 753. The most recent example brought $2,585 in our May 2022 Regency Auction, as part of the Dale Friend Collection. Prior to that, one sold for $1,440. Worthy of a bid in excess of the published levels of $1,300. Cert. Number 39493379 PCGS # 7144

Exceptionally brilliant and nearly blinding mirrors beam all over with exceptionally bold reflective fields and thickly frosted devices, which stand out with a near cameo contrast. The fields are clean and generally smooth with only some trivial, microscopic ticks and a hint of transparent, silvery white iridescent toning. The eye appeal is tremendous! PCGS 165, NGC 46. The most recent one to sell realized $3,150 in February 2022, and the current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $3,050. Just twenty coins have been graded higher in the DMPL designation. This one is bound for a great set. Good luck. Cert. Number 43576965 PCGS # 97145

A lustrous, PQ GEM example of this very popular Carson City date. Bold and brilliant, the surfaces gleam from below a dusting of pastel blue, gold, and green toning on the obverse. The reverse is mostly untoned, but shows a hint of color at the peripheries. The details are frosty and nicely, though not fully struck. There are some minor ticks and marks that keep it from a 67 grade, but the eye appeal is unimpeded. PCGS 3084, NGC 1141, CAC 753. There are 486 graded MS66+ and the most recent PCGS/CAC examples have sold for $2,280 and $2,760 in April and May 2022 respectively. Worthy of a strong bid in today's market, good luck. Cert. Number 25343743 PCGS # 7144

First of all this coin's colors are awesome--deep but vivid, bold and beautiful! Stunning deep blue mixes with some emerald before fading into magenta, then into a rainbow that covers about 25% of the obverse. The color is really impressive, we rate it a 9.5 on our color scale and the eye appeal is off the charts. Worthy of any fabulous collection of toned dollars, do not let the modest grade fool you, it has a really high end look. Cert. Number 42037362 PCGS # 7146

We very much like the look of this 83-O. A bold luster radiates from below a sensational blend of darker violet-teal and vibrant magenta, neon-orange, and soft emerald accents that cover the entire obverse surface. We rate the color an 8.5+. The reverse has a pale golden-peach hue. A couple of tiny ticks under the toning on the obverse define the assigned grade, but they do not detract from the stunning visual allure of this VERY CHOICE and beautifully toned Morgan dollar. This coin is worthy of a strong bid from the toner aficionado! Cert. Number 5728484 PCGS # 7146

What a great looking toned Morgan! Stunning golds, oranges, and pinks blend with soft blues, violets, greens that really stand out on this beautiful GEM 83-O dollar. The color is the defining factor, which we rate a 9 on our 10-point color scale. The bold luster intensifies the visual effect of the near monster quality of this uniquely toned beauty. Below the color, there are a few tiny contact marks which account for the assigned grade, and noted here only for accuracy. The reverse has a soft, pale gold iridescent tone that is dusted over the sharply struck devices. The eye appeal is truly wonderful! Cert. Number 40574932 PCGS # 7146

Oh beautiful, amber waves, purple majesty. No we are not trying to remember the lyrics to "America the Beautiful," we are describing this wonderfully toned 1884 Morgan dollar! Splashes of vivid lemon-yellow, amber-gold, magenta, rose, violet and blue are captured by the light and brought to life. Accents of textile bag toning "dots" are seen in places. We rate the color a 9 on our 10-point scale and this eye appeal is truly unique! The devices are sharply struck and the eye appeal is amazing! WOW! We think this GEM is worthy of a very strong bid. After all the great toned dollars to cross this desk, this one is quite memorable. Cert. Number 44246503 PCGS # 7150

Every color of the rainbow is splashed across the obverse in a wonderfully dappled bag toning. You can see the textile toning in the streak of purple blue in the center of the obverse. The color rates an 8 on our 10-point scale. The eye appeal is quite nice and the toned dollar collector will delight in this one. Good luck. Cert. Number 42037363 PCGS # 7154

Ex Aurora Borealis, as noted on the insert. STARBURST! What a neat GEM toner! Neon pink, purple, and orange mingle with deep blue, bright gold, and mauve tones. The toning rates a 9+ on our 10-point scale. A bold luster radiates with a strong brilliance accenting the unique toning pattern. WOW! Worthy of another world class set. Cert. Number 45515922 PCGS # 7154

Though not noted on the insert, this coin is ex Aurora Orban Collection. A sensational GEM! Bands of gold, violet, emerald, orange, and deep rose dominate the obverse, giving this coin a very BOLD look. We rate the colors an 8+ on our 10-point scale. The strike is sharp, and the brilliant luster adds a vivacity to the color when rotated in a light. Worthy of a strong bid! Cert. Number 34715040 PCGS # 7154

A spectacular GEM 84-O toner. A borderline MONSTER with awesome tangerine-rose, cranberry-crimson, amber-gold and delicate blues. The colors rate a 9.5 out of 10 and looking at this GEM is to fall in love. This coin sold back in 2014 for nearly $1,300. We expect it to bring that or more today. Good luck. Cert. Number 27293477 PCGS # 7154

This is a very pleasing example of this date in a high grade. Well struck and boldly lustrous, this MS67 has a great look. Untoned and shimmering brilliant silver radiates boldly on essentially flawless surfaces. PCGS 193, NGC 140. RARE any finer. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $3,250 and the most recent sold for $3,120. Do not let this opportunity pass you by! Cert. Number 25267519 PCGS # 7154

Ex Battle Creek Collection, as noted on the insert. Christmas came early this year! WOW! One of the most beautifully toned MS65 1885 dollars we have ever offered, on par with the gorgeous one we sold in April 2022. Sensational greens and reds mingle with gold, orange, rose, and magenta that are brought out boldly by a blazing cartwheel luster. We rate the color a 9.5+ on our 10-point scale. The reverse is blast white and semi-Prooflike, adding to the excellent eye appeal. Ex Superior, January 2006, lot 758, as NGC MS65*, where it realized $1,840. The most recent MONSTER was the aforementioned coin in our April 2022 sale that realized $3,995. Bid accordingly. Cert. Number 43233188 PCGS # 7158

WOW, WOW, WOW! A stunning toned GEM! A vivid blend of blazing tangerine-rose, magenta, stunning teal, electric blue, and wonderful red hues. We rate the color a 9.5 on our 10-point scale. This coin is truly gorgeous and worthy of a strong bid! Ex Goldberg, February 2005, lot 1920; C.W. Collection, Stack's, November 2006, lot 634. This coin realized $2,990 back in 2005! Today it should sell for a lot more. Good luck. Cert. Number 50080461 PCGS # 7158

Here is another wonderfully toned, multicolored beauty that has bold bag toning. The swirling luster gives life to the vivid hues that rate an 8.5 on our 10-point scale. The eye appeal is wonderful and we anticipate very strong bidding for this near-GEM and brilliant 85-O! Cert. Number 44246504 PCGS # 7162

Old envelope toning graces both sides of this GEM. The obverse is brilliant gold with accents of orange at the rims, while the reverse has purple and blue in the centers, suffused with hints of olive and amber at the rims. The eye appeal is wonderful, the colors are brought out by a bold cartwheel brilliance, especially on the obverse. Cert. Number 44246505 PCGS # 7162

A bold, swirling cartwheel brilliance radiates boldly on both sides of this GEM-PLUS 85-S. While overshadowed by the 84-S, this date is scarce in GEM grade, especially when they are as bold and attractive as this one. Sharply struck and devoid of serious contact, this coin has a great look. PCGS 716, NGC 242, CAC 64. PCGS has graded 54 in MS65+ and this date is very challenging any finer. The most recent sold in November 2021 for $2,520 and the current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $2,600. We expect very strong bidding on this one. Bound for a wonderful Morgan dollar collection. Cert. Number 39238393 PCGS # 7164

A bold GEM that has distinct claims to a SUPERB GEM grade. Intensely lustrous cartwheel brilliance is flashy and accentuates the arching band of rainbow toning that covers the upper 1/4 of the obverse. The color is vivid and adds strongly to the beauteous visual allure. This attractive beauty sold in August 2021 for $1,440, a premium bid for a PQ coin. We expect today, it will likewise, bring a premium bid. Cert. Number 25294070 PCGS # 7166

Our sister company Legend Numismatics sold Wurt the PCGS MS65 CAC Wayne Miller example, then this became a duplicate. This is no sloppy 64+, its VERY High end and worthy of having been in a top Morgan set! Exceptional surfaces are super clean and smooth. You can easily count the few ticks. A strong luster enhances the original white color. Miss Liberty and the details are well struck. The eye appeal is great! PCGS 233, NGC 80, CAC 45. PCGS has graded 25 coins MS64+. The current Collectors Universe value is $28,500. We sold the Miller MS65 for well over $200,000. Obviously, there is a huge spread. This coin more than deserves to be valued closer to MS65 then MS64! Good luck! Cert. Number 25635848 PCGS # 7168

Swirling, sensational, bands of the most visually alluring colors cover the obverse of this sensational near-GEM. Every color of the spectrum is visible on the obverse with teals and blues melding into deeper shades of magenta, with sprinkles and splashes of gold and orange, before becoming an incandescent yellow gold. We rate the color a 9 on our 10 point scale. This coin's underlying brilliance brings the colors out and gives this coin a truly fabulous look! Be forewarned, bidding will be intense for this borderline MONSTER toner! Cert. Number 8815477 PCGS # 7172

This is a beautiful borderline GEM! A wonderful mix of pastel and more vibrant iridescent shades of pink, blue, green, orange, and gold meld together in a very unique pattern on the obverse. We rate the color an 8.5+ on our 10-point color scale, but the uniqueness of the waves and angles of the color make it really special. Sharply struck, and devoid of any serious marks in the prime focal areas. The luster is bold and brings the toning to life in a bold way. We are not really sure why CAC did not bean this coin! Toning collectors take note, this near-GEM is a really neat coin that belongs in any great collection of toners. Cert. Number 38341026 PCGS # 7172

Tied for FINEST known. A coin well deserving of that classification! Remarkably clean and sleek surfaces offer traces of semi prooflike mirrors. When you twirl the coin, you can see them clearly. A full beaming luster adorns both sides. There is a touch of gold by parts of the rims on both sides. The remainder of the coin is a silvery white. This is a GEM ORIGINAL coin. Miss Liberty and the details are exceptionally struck and stand out. You can see the traces of the 6 without a glass. The eye appeal is terrific! PCGS 18, NGC 7, CAC 13 (obviously a coin has come through multiple times). The last auction sale for a PCGS MS66+ CAC was in October 2020 where a coin brought $14,100. The current Collectors Universe value is $16,500. We can see this bringing really strong money due to its great quality and the fact these hardly ever appear. Good luck! Cert. Number 38960287 PCGS # 7174

This is a VERY HIGH END and totally original example of this conditionally challenging date! Blazing cartwheel luster rolls smoothly across the GEM PLUS quality surfaces. The fields, especially on the reverse are bold and flashy, particularly on the obverse some subtle iridescent golden-white toning. The devices are crisply and sharply rendered by a bold impression from the dies. A tiny tick or two might preclude an MS66 grade, but they have virtually no impact on the outstanding eye appeal! Quite RARE any finer! PCGS 476, NGC 156, CAC 36. Including no doubt some duplication, PCGS has graded just 32 in MS65+ and there are only 46 graded higher. This coin sold for $3,263 in a January 2022 online only auction, so you can disregard the published prices and the out of date obsolete APRs that appear in various databases. We expect this one to bring a very strong bid yet again! Remember a PCGS MS66 CAC in this market could well bring a five figure realization. Good luck. Cert. Number 44284722 PCGS # 7180

A wonderfully matched pairing of consecutively numbered near GEMs, boasting lovely end of roll toning. Both examples are basically twins, displaying the angular, multicolored pattern of toning that shows where the paper flaps from the end of the rolls were folded. Both of these coins appeared on the same NGC form, graded when the thicker, NGC "fatty" holder was still in use. Cert. Number 28874247 PCGS # 7184

Legend Rare Coin Auctions is honored and proud to offer one of the FINEST KNOWN 1890-CC Tail Bar Morgan dollars. Not only is this GEM all there from a technical standpoint, but the eye appeal is exceptional! The variety gets its name from the die gouge that connects the eagle's tail feathers to the wreath on the reverse. This is a beautifully toned GEM! Blazing, swirling cartwheel luster glows boldly and brilliantly from under a multicolored, dappled old envelope toning. Splashes of blue, amber, olive, and russet come together with accents of the underlying original silver surfaces. Sharply struck and very pleasing. PCGS 2, NGC 0. Neither has ever sold in auction. The last MS65 sold five years ago, and the record is meaningless today. The current PCGS Price Guide value is $45,000, and it would not shock us if this GEM brought that or more. Bound for a WORLD CLASS collection of Morgan dollars. Good luck. Cert. Number 25037581 PCGS # 87198

Now for something a little bit different. There are some dates that are known in to come toned: 80-S, 83-O, 84-O, 86, and the like, the 1890-S is not one of those dates. The present near-GEM has a dual band of rainbow toning across 2/3 of the obverse/ We like the look of this one, which rates an 8 out of 10 on our color scale. On top of that, this is a slightly better date in this grade. The strike is crisp and full, and the luster is radiant! PCGS 144, NGC 59. We anticipate this coin will bring well above published levels. If you are working on a toned Morgan dollar set, this is a date that rarely comes with color like this, so bid accordingly. Cert. Number 36335597 PCGS # 7202

WOW what a totally original album toned GEM! This superior quality 94-S is bested by just twenty coins graded higher, and few could hold a candle to this lovely MS65+, endorsed by PCGS. A stone bold and brilliantly lustrous example Both sides have iridescent antique clear gold centers and dappled multicolored toning at the periphery, evidence of storage in an old album. The devices are crisp and full. Were it not for a tiny tick this coin likely would have graded higher, but the overall eye appeal is excellent. PCGS 189, NGC 41, CAC 38. There are 23 in MS65+ at PCGS and just 20 finer. The last two sold in January 2022 for $9,600 and $9,905. The PCGS value for an MS65+ is $8,400. We think that today, if a PCGS MS66 CAC was so come up for sale, it would bring $15,000-$20,000! Do not let this ORIGINAL GEM get away! Good luck. Cert. Number 43044211 PCGS # 7232

Fresh, totally original, and lustrous, this VERY CHOICE 98-S dollar has a blush of pearly white silver patina over frosty lustrous surfaces. Well struck and generally clean, free of distracting marks that mar the eye appeal. PCGS 1308, NGC 639, CAC 118. The current CAC CPG value is listed at $1,510 and the most recent sold for $1,256 and was NOT CAC. This pleasing example will bring a strong bid. Cert. Number 44942998 PCGS # 7256

VERY HIGH END! Extraordinary quality for the issue! Bold, rolling cartwheels flow over impressively lustrous surfaces. The devices are well struck with frosty accents that blend with satiny brilliance. Aside from the tiniest, most insignificant trace of contact, the surfaces are ultra smooth and uber-clean. While over 12 million silver dollars fell from the presses at the New Orleans mint in 1899, most either disappeared into circulation or were melted down en masse under the auspices of the Pittman Act. While considered a "generic" date even in grades up to MS66, the population at PCGS and NGC is very much dwarfed by the populations of similarly "generic" dates. PCGS 220, NGC 125, CAC 99. There are just 47 graded higher. The current CAC CPG value is $4,060 and the most recent example sold in our April 2022 Regency Auction 51 for $3,408. This pleasing SUPERB GEM will fit nicely in any set. Good luck. Cert. Number 45579404 PCGS # 7260

We absolutely ADORE this SUPERB GEM! Clearly this gorgeously toned 1880 Proof dollar is among the VERY FINEST KNOWN of the date. One casual glance and you will be in love too! A gorgeous mix of deeply variegated blue, teal, and violet tones mingles with a sensation blend of rose and orange-salmon, before yielding to a brilliant center on the obverse. The colors really knock you out. On closer inspection, the depth, vibrance, smoothness, and brilliance of the underlying mirrored fields really pops, especially when rotated in a light. The surfaces are ultra clean, free of any distractions from the outstanding visual allure. This coin is TOTALLY original and very high end for the grade, everything about this coin is appropriate for the lofty designation. PCGS 23, NGC 29, CAC 7. There are just five in PR67+ at PCGS. This is an old friend, a coin we named "Blue Velvet" when we first saw it back in November 2018; back then it sold for $18,213. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $21,500. There are a mere four coins graded higher in the designation, and a PCGS PR68 CAC sold for $38,168 back in the 2015 ANA auction--that was nearly seven years ago! Do not let this MONSTER SUPERB GEM pass you by! Good luck. Cert. Number 35241778 PCGS # 7315

Totally original! Extremely handsome! Neat! These are just some ways to describe this borderline GEM 1883 Proof Morgan dollar. Watery reflective mirrored fields catch the light just right and when they do, they flash nicely, bringing out the rainbow toning at the upper obverse periphery. Deep pewter, slate-blue, and rose dominate both sides, attesting to long term unmolested storage in an old paper envelope or some similar holder. The fields and devices are smooth and free of distracting lines or discolorations of any kind. The eye appeal is quite pleasing. Only 1,039 Proofs were struck. PCGS 69, NGC 65, CAC 10. This is the ONLY PR64+ graded at either service and has not been sold in auction since March 2011! The current PCGS Price Guide value of $5,000 seems low, and only time will tell when the hammer falls by how much. Good luck! Cert. Number 18437313 PCGS # 7318

This is a totally original and very high end Proof Cameo Morgan dollar. We really wish more coins graded this way looked the way this one does! The mirrors beam with bold and brilliant watery reflectivity. They are sleek, clean, and especially on the obverse, the depth of clarity is unimpeded by anything. A blush of iridescent toning graces the obverse, while the reverse possesses a deeper, iridescent, multicolored pastel patina. The devices are thickly frosted and they contrast boldly against the deeply mirrored fields. The eye appeal is exceptional, free of distracting marks of any kind. Only 590 Proofs were stuck. PCGS 7, NGC 12, CAC 2. Get this: the last PCGS PR65 CAM CAC sold back in the 2013 FUN auction--nearly a full decade ago! The current PCGS Price Guide value is $12,000 and be prepared, we think this coin could bring that when the hammer falls. Good luck. Cert. Number 82244207 PCGS # 87325

This is a VERY HIGH END GEM 1902 dollar. After 1900, the mint changed the way Proofs were made, and the heavy polishing over the die face left the devices polished as well as the fields. Cameos, unlike on earlier issues are ultra rare. Indeed, all 1902 Proofs are exceedingly RARE in GEM CAMEO! Superior mirrors are deep and powerful. When you twirl the coin, the mirrors have a full "watery" roll. There are NO problems anywhere. There is some light golden toning on most of the reverse and the rims on the obverse. The contrast is bold. Miss Liberty and the details are well struck and are totally covered by a silvery frost. The eye appeal is totally jaw dropping! Only 777 were minted. PCGS 1, NGC 3, CAC 2. This coin sold for $21,600 in May 2022 and prior to that we sold one for $25,850. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $30,500. PCGS has graded just two finer, bid accordingly. Cert. Number 20699845 PCGS # 87337

Glossy watery mirrored surfaces have an icy, glass-like smoothness. A few old lines are noted and taken into account for the assigned grade, but they fail to produce an impact on the visual allure. Pleasing iridescent toning graces the surfaces. The reverse especially is razor sharp in strike and has a bold frost that creates a semi-CAMEO like look. The eye appeal is decent for this more modest grade Proof Morgan. Only 755 Proofs were struck. PCGS 57, NGC 20, CAC 2. The last PCGS-graded example to sell in auction was NOT CAC and sold for $3,000. The current CAC CPG value is listed at $4,580. This is a very rare opportunity to acquire an affordable CAC-approved 1903 Proof Morgan. Cert. Number 19539170 PCGS # 7338

A visually appealing High Relief Peace dollar. Slightly more than a million examples were struck late in the year, as the mint transitioned from the Morgan to Peace series; 1921 is the only year where the High Relief type was struck for circulation. A satiny mint frost glows boldly on both sides, accenting a decent strike. There are some minor traces of contact but nothing too serious, certainly OK for the assigned MS64 grade. The eye appeal is nice overall. PCGS 4820, NGC 3789. The most recent example realized $1,800 in June 2022 and the current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $2,250. Keep in mind the value essentially doubles in MS65. Cert. Number 12177818 PCGS # 7356

A lovely toned GEM. Clearly this coin sat undisturbed for ages with the reverse against some sort of paper (roll or collector ticket in a tray), which imparts the deep, rich patina on that side. Bands of orange, green, violet, and rose blend together in a more earthen-hued type patina. The strike is bold, and the obverse shows two very distinct die cracks adding to the charm and allure. PCGS 991, NGC 1544. As toned Peace dollars are much rarer than Morgan dollars, this coin is worthy of a significant premium. Take a look and bid accordingly. Cert. Number 84675553 PCGS # 7357

A wonderfully toned reverse with bands of blue, gold, pink, green, and orange hues. The color is amplified by the brilliant silver luster. The surfaces are clean and GEMMY with a strong strike. The color rates an 8.5+. You know that toned Peace dollars are considerably rarer than Morgans, so bid accordingly. Cert. Number 44945900 PCGS # 7360

What a blazing, brilliant, luster bomb! WOW. This coin is BLINDING! Sensational cartwheels roll smoothly across the surfaces. Even with the aid of a strong glass you will be unable to locate any marks that have any kind of impact on the outstandingly brilliant surfaces. The eye appeal is exceptional in every way. PCGS 185, NGC 124, CAC 56. The most recent sold in our Regency Auction 51, realizing $7,344. Prior to that, the APRs ranged from $4,700 to $8,400. Clearly the published levels are incorrect and this beautifully lustrous SUPERB GEM will bring a strong bid. Only 15 examples have ever graded finer, including a 67+ that brought $23,500 in our April 2022 Regency Auction. Good luck! Cert. Number 42405507 PCGS # 7365

Intensely lustrous and velvety smooth surfaces define this sensational Premium GEM 1935 Peace dollar. Sharply struck devices stand out boldly, highlighted by a radial cartwheel luster that rolls smoothly over the surfaces. The eye appeal is excellent. PCGS 283, NGC 88, CAC 124. The most recent PCGS-graded example was NOT CAC and realized $3,760 in our May 2022 Regency Auction. The current CAC CPG value is $3,120, and we would not be shocked if this borderline SUPERB GEM brought more. RARE any finer, this CAC-approved MS66 is worthy of a great set. Cert. Number 37568666 PCGS # 7378

One of the FINEST examples of the TOP 50 Peace dollar VAM varieties. The doubling is mostly noted on the olive branch. What makes this GEM 35-S is not just the variety, but the intriguing and UNIQUE toning pattern that developed on the obverse. Words will fail to adequately describe the ring of deep color that forms a collar around Liberty's portrait. The central obverse is untoned, highlighted by the surrounding aubergine and gold tones. The eye appeal is spectacular. PCGS 786, NGC 402, CAC 158. PCGS has graded just four examples of this VAM-4 in MS65 with just two finer in MS66. The current PCGS Price Guide value for the variety is $2,050 and we think this coin will bring well in excess, due to its UNIQUE toning pattern. Good luck. Cert. Number 42387464 PCGS # 7379

What a great example of this more common date. Bold, radial cartwheel luster rolls smoothly along the surfaces of this frosty, PQ GEM .Sharply struck up with bold devices that are illuminated by the rich, frosty brilliance. The surfaces are sensationally vibrant and ultra clean, the eye appeal is incredible. PCGS 203, NGC 70, CAC 70. There is a wide range of APRs for PCGS MS66 CAC examples, but the two most recent ones to sell were in our April and May 2022 Regency Auctions, realizing $5,288 and $6,169 respectively, the published levels are just wrong! Rare finer, we think this one will see very strong bidding. Even the pickiest Peace dollar collectors will LOVE this one! Cert. Number 45490369 PCGS # 7379

DUPLICATES FROM THE BLACKCAT COLLECTION A very challenging pattern gold dollar, in the interesting annular or ring form. Struck in copper with a plain edge, this is a Rarity-7- issue, with about a dozen thought to exist. What fields exist on this design type feature flashy reflection. The devices are crisply rendered and there is ample original red on both sides. A few minor marks account for the assigned grade but the eye appeal is great. PCGS 2, NGC 0, CAC 1. It has been nearly five years since this coin appeared in auction, and the market today is much stronger. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $6,000. Worthy of a fabulous collection of patterns, or advanced collection of gold dollars. Cert. Number 6872523 PCGS # 11611

DUPLICATES FROM THE BLACKCAT COLLECTION As the price of copper rose in the 1850s, the large cumbersome cents were becoming outmoded and the mint began experimenting with smaller sizes, different alloys, etc in an effort to bring down production costs. These efforts began in 1850, and would continue into 1856, when the small sized copper-nickel Flying Eagle cent was adopted. The copper J-160 and the bronze J-161 are virtually indistinguishable from each other save for elemental analysis. These were also struck at two different eras, the originals are thought to weight around 100 grains, while the restrikes were heavier, around 113 grains. A cornet bust of Liberty similar to the current large cents graces the obverse without stars surrounding. J-161 is struck in bronze with a plain edge, and is considered to be Rarity-4. Nicely struck and generally smooth, even brown coloration with steely accents that pop when rotated in a light. Nicely reflective and the eye appeal is high end for the assigned grade, thus the coveted GOLD CAC bean. PCGS 36, NGC 19, CAC GOLD 2. In PR64 BN the PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $2,250, and it would shock us if this very CHOICE and pleasing example sold for less. This coin will appeal to the burgeoning pattern collector, or the advanced large cent collector. Cert. Number 4247988 PCGS # 11663

DUPLICATES FROM THE BLACKCAT COLLECTION Like the J-161 above, this popular pattern issue was struck as part of an effort to make the cent more efficient. This die pair was used to strike coins in both copper (J-163) and bronze (J-164). Also, like the J-161, lighter weight planchets are thought to be "originals" and heavier ones "restrikes." Presumably PCGS weighed this coin to ascertain the Original designation it placed on the old green tag. An eagle flies level on this popular pattern, 13 stars around, date below; the reverse has the denomination within a wreath, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around. Struck in bronze with a plain edge, this is a Rarity-5 pattern. It is thought 100 were struck in total, between the J-163 and J-164. Pleasing and near GEM, this coin has sleek, reflective surfaces. Light to medium brown with hints of deep red and gold that pop in a light. Well struck, the eye appeal is bold, worthy of the CAC bean and the Eagle Eye Photo Seal. PCGS 6, NGC 2, CAC 2. This coin is ex Kagin's March 2017, at $6,022. The current PCGS Price Guide value is $5,500. What a great example worthy of placement in a great set of patterns or advanced set of large cents, or Flying Eagle cents. The collectible context for this near-GEM are nearly endless. Cert. Number 9440860 PCGS # 11678

DUPLICATES FROM THE BLACKCAT COLLECTION A fabulous GEM Pattern Flying Eagle cent. Everything about it is high end and totally original. The obverse was struck using the regular issue Small Letters die, while the reverse is struck with a plain oak wreath. This popular transitional pattern was struck on a copper-nickel planchet with a plain edge. Considered to be Rarity-5, there are about 70 graded in all grades between PCGS and NGC, including, no doubt, much duplication. This GEM has the look! Deeply reflective and flashy fields beam with a golden-tan and iridescent brilliance. The surfaces are nearly pristine, indeed there are more lines and marks on the holder than there are on the coin. The devices are sharply struck up and have precision definition that rendered each detail to its finest, chiseled relief. The eye appeal is superb, and worthy of its lofty grade, CAC approval, and Eagle Eye Photo Seal. PCGS 10, NGC 3, CAC 4. This coin sold in the 2019 FUN auction for $5,040. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $6,500. At this grade level, this coin is of similar rarity to the regular issue Proof 1858 Small Letters Flying Eagle cent, and we sold the most recent of those for $27,025 in April 2021! In comparison, this rarity seems to be quite reasonable! WOW. Good luck. Cert. Number 5386292 PCGS # 11842

DUPLICATES FROM THE BLACKCAT COLLECTION Longacre's "Skinny" flying eagle type, is a Rarity-5, 31-75 minted. No question this coin is HIGH END in quality for the modest PR62 grade. Indeed, if this coin was graded PR63 or even PR64 we probably would not have flinched (no guarantees). The golden tan surfaces have apricot accents. Sharply struck, the pressure used to strike this coin was intense, as can be seen by the high wire fin along the rim on the obverse. The eye appeal is great. PCGS 7, NGC 2, CAC 2. The most recent example to sell was NGC-graded and not CAC, over five years ago. This lovely coin will bring a bid over the PCGS Price Guide value and most APRs; be prepared. Cert. Number 34369403 PCGS # 11867

DUPLICATES FROM THE BLACKCAT COLLECTION A truly GORGEOUS "Skinny Eagle" pattern cent that pairs this popular obverse with the regular issue reverse. Struck in copper-nickel with a plain edge, this is a Rarity-5 pattern with 30-76 estimated to have been struck. Exceptional quality everything and one of the FINEST KNOWN. Wonderful original skin is enlivened by a lovely underlying reflection. There are no lines, spots, discolorations, or marks of any kind visible to the naked eye or even under the close inspection with a strong glass. A wonderful GEM. PCGS 9, NGC 3, CAC 6. The most recent example sold in our Regency Auction 51 for $7,344. Two other examples sold for $9,000, which is the current PCGS Price Guide value. There are NONE graded finer making this a PERFECT coin for any advanced collector. Good luck. Cert. Number 82940847 PCGS # 11877

DUPLICATES FROM THE BLACKCAT COLLECTION A fabulously toned GEM example of Longacre's "French" Liberty head on the obverse with a large 1/2 DOLLAR within a wreath on the reverse. Struck in copper with a reeded edge, this is a Rarity-5 pattern issue, with 31-75 known in all grades. Housed in a first generation "rattler" holder. Ample original RED coloration blends with a sensationally vivid blue/violet overtone on both sides, imparting a fabulous look. A few ancient lines are seen on the obverse, hidden below the toning and account for the assigned grade, as the eye appeal is that of an even higher grade. PCGS 4, NGC 1. This is as fresh as you can get, the last time a PR65 RB J-240 sold in auction was in Superior's September 2006 auction! The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $4,500 and PCGS has graded just two finer in the designation. Good luck. Cert. Number 7129735 PCGS # 11975

DUPLICATES FROM THE BLACKCAT COLLECTION This cataloger LOVES this design, it is a favorite of the entire Pattern series! James Longacre's Indian Princess head facing left. Reverse shows an ornately framed Union shield with a large Roman numeral V in the center, IN GOD WE TRUST above. Struck in aluminum with a plain edge. A Rarity-5 Pattern, which suggests 31-75 minted. Cameo examples of this type are RARE! For an example in aluminum, this coin has a wonderful, deep reflection that contrasts against the frosty and crisply struck devices. Longacre's design is elegant and simple, yet offers great detail. Vibrant silvery surfaces are devoid of any haze or corrosion that usually plague aluminum planchets, and we note only a few tiny ticks for accuracy, none that detract from the eye appeal. Ex Stack's Bowers, November 2012, lot 5215 (as NGC PR64 CAMEO); Steven Cook Collection; Legend Rare Coin Auctions' Regency Auction 27, July 2018, lot 536; Black Cat Collection. PCGS 3, NGC 3, CAC 4. This is the ONLY PCGS example to ever sell in auction, and realized $4,935 in July 2018. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $5,750. Just three are graded finer in the Cameo designation at PCGS, the most recent selling in our April 2022 Regency Auction for $8,519. Worthy of a very strong bid from the pattern specialist or beginner looking to own a great coin! Cert. Number 35116907 PCGS # 860771

DUPLICATES FROM THE BLACKCAT COLLECTION Ex Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection, as noted on the insert. WOW, WOW, WOW! We adore this coin! What a magnificent tiny jewel! Longacre's famed Indian Princess Seated Liberty design on the obverse with the Standard Silver reverse. This is an interesting coin without a country design type, as neither the obverse nor reverse say UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. A Rarity-7- pattern, (7-12 struck) in copper with a reeded edge. This is an interesting design, as it is Longacre's, but struck two years after his death. Apparently William Barber struck these and were sold in complete Proof Sets from half dime to dollar. Bright and flashy mirrored brilliance beam and gleam from below a delicate layer of multihued iridescent toning. Shades of blue and orange pop in a light. The devices are razor sharp in strike with complete definition to the design elements. What this coin might lack in size, being only a half dime, it makes up for in HUGE quality! Ex Julian Leidman, via private sale to Harry W. Bass, Jr on September 16, 1971; Bowers & Merena's May 1999 Sale of the Harry W. Bass, Jr Collection, Part I, lot 1078; Bowers & Merena, March 2001 (Cabinet of Lucien M. LaRiviere, Part II), lot 1021; Superior's Pre Long Beach Auction, January 2004, lot 3402; Stack's Bowers, March 2020, lot 4478; Blackcat Collection. PCGS 1, NGC 1, CAC 1. This coin sold for $5,760 in March 2020 and the current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $6,500. We like this coin as much as the PR67 RB ex Newman coin we recently sold as part of the Glorious Patterns Collection. Worthy of a strong bid, and placement in another WORLD CLASS Pattern collection. Bass-Blackcat, what else do you need to know!? Cert. Number 5501078 PCGS # 61325

DUPLICATES FROM THE BLACKCAT COLLECTION This is a very important and VERY RARE Pattern issue, the Bickford $10, named after American businessman Dana Bickford, who, while extensively traveling throughout Europe noted the inconvenience and cost of exchanging coins of one nation for another. His proposal went no where, but officials saw enough merit to produce prototypes. These EXTREMELY RARE Patterns were struck in gold, copper, aluminum, and nickel (as here). The obverse shows Liberty facing left with a starred crown inscribed LIBERTY and an olive branch tied around her neck. The reverse has the exchange rate value in DOLLARS (10), STERLING (2 Pounds, 1 shilling, 1 penny), MARKEN (41.99), KRONEN (37.31), GULDEN (20.73), and FRANCS (51.81) around, with the weight and standard (16.72 grams, 900 FINE) and the word UBIQUE (which is Latin for ubiquitous). Struck in nickel with a reeded edge, this is a HIGH RARITY-7, with only two or three known in all grades. Typical of the metal, the fields are watery reflective with a delicate dusting of frosty iridescent toning. The hardness of the nickel alloy prevented some minor softness in the reverse center and perhaps caused the obverse die to dramatically crack at 5:00 (all known examples in this alloy display this break). Some minor mint made planchet flakes are noted under a glass and three toning dots (2 on the obverse and on on the reverse) serve as pedigree markers. Housed in an older blue tag PCGS holder. The Bickford $10 is part of a very special subset of patterns that were proposals for an international circulating gold coinage. After the Civil War, and the American economy steamed ahead strongly in many different industries and international trade, the desire among businessmen for coins that could be utilized in Europe grew. The earliest was struck in 1868. Other patterns in this series include the 1868 $5/25 Francs, J-656-659; the Bickford $10, J-1373-1378; the Stella $4 patterns of 1879-80, J-1635-1641, J-1657-1662; the 1879 $20 Quintuple Stella, J-1643-1644; and the Goloid Metric Dollars of 1879-1880, J-1622-1634; J-1645-1656. Ex Possibly King Farouk Collection (?); Abe Kosoff Estate, Bowers & Merena, November 1985, lot 1091; unknown intermediaries; William Rau Collection; Heritage's sale of the William Rau Collection, April 2018, lot 4502; Black Cat Collection. The other Bickford $10s in nickel are as follows: Reeded Edge: Kagin's 77 ANA: B/R RCR #33 & #34; Hughes 7/80, Superior 10/91; B/M 11/92 as PCGS PR63; Heritage 11/03; Heritage 3/10; Simpson; Heritage 5/22, as PCGS PR64. Plain Edge (2 known): 1. Bass Collection, broadstruck out of collar. 2. Last seen in the 1914 ANS Exhibit. PCGS 1, NGC 0, CAC 1. The CAC CPG value is listed at $33,600. The Simpson coin, graded PCGS PR64 CAC has a very similar look and sold for $36,000 in May 2022, and is the only other example to appear in auction in recent memory. This is a VERY RARE opportunity that will not likely repeat anytime soon! Bid accordingly! Cert. Number 2866757 PCGS # 61681

DUPLICATES FROM THE BLACKCAT COLLECTION This is truly spectacular and high end for the assigned grade 20C pattern. Obverse similar to regular design, but LIBERTY incuse rather than raised. Reverse 1/5 of a dollar in open wreath. Struck in silver with a plain edge, it is a low Rarity-6 with perhaps as many as 30 having been originally struck. This is a BLAZING and brilliant example that has an amazing CAMEO-like contrast. The fields are incredibly clean for the assigned grade, with just a few minor hairlines on the reverse, nothing that is too distracting from the outstanding visual allure, indeed, we think this coin could end up in a CAM holder one day (no guarantees). The eye appeal cannot be beat! Housed in a first generation PCGS "rattler" holder. PCGS 2. NGC 0, CAC 2. This coin brought $11,400 in the 2019 ANA auction, as part of the E. Horatio Morgan Collection, clearly a result of its stunning CAMEO contrast and high end visual allure. We expect it to bring a similar strong price today. As evidenced by our April 2022 offering of the Glorious Patterns Collection, 20C Patterns are in very high demand from advanced specialist collectors. Good luck. Cert. Number 2251512 PCGS # 61714

DUPLICATES FROM THE BLACKCAT COLLECTION This is an EXCESSIVELY RARE, very desirable Pattern silver dollar! While no silver dollars were coined for domestic circulation between the time the Seated dollar ceased production in 1873 and the start of the Morgan dollar series thanks to the passage of the Bland-Allison Act in 1878, an extensive series of patterns were produced in 1876. These were struck on the heavier 420 grain Trade dollar planchets, making the experts at uspatterns.com to opine that these may have been trade dollar patterns. William Barber's coveted "Sailor Head" obverse type with small stars and IN GOD WE TRUST. and beaded crown. The reverse shows a simple wreath with ONE DOLLAR inside UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and E PLURIBUS UNUM around. Struck on a silver trade dollar planchet, this is an EXCESSIVELY RARE issue! J-1464 is a Rarity-8 issue, with only TWO KNOWN in all grades! The design is simple and elegant. Mint Superintendent Pollock sent an example to Mint Director Linderman on August 11, 1876 and Linderman responded that the Liberty head "may be regarded as equal if not superior to any hertofore prepared at the Mint." (see Pollock, page 286). The present example has a glossy finish, over highly reflective surfaces. Being ex Farouk (see full pedigree below), it is possible that the Egyptian ruler wiped this coin at some point while it was in his possession. We note that it has not impacted the extreme brilliance of the mirrored fields. Well struck, this coin has overall a great look for the grade with distinct claims to CHOICE! Ex William H. Woodin; H.O. Granberg; Waldo Newcomer; F.C.C. Boyd; King Farouk; Sotheby's Sale of the Palace Collection, February/March 1954, either lot 1955 or 1956; Lester Merkin, September 1968, lot 465; unknown intermediaries; Kentucky Collection, as NGC PF61; various Great Collections sales starting in January 2018; Blackcat Collection, via Legend Numismatics. (This pedigree chain is put together with data from Pollock and uspatterns.com) PCGS 1, NGC 0, CAC 1. We cannot find any recent APR data for this coin. The other coin recently sold in the January 2022 offering of the Simpson Collection. Blackcat replaced this coin with the Simpson coin at $96,000. These are the ONLY TWO examples known in all grades, and with the other one now impounded in the Blackcat Collection, this is the ONLY ONE available to collectors at any price. Good luck! Cert. Number 25616281 PCGS # 61786

DUPLICATES FROM THE BLACKCAT COLLECTION What a glorious design! Really what a marked improvement this design would have been to replace the Seated Liberty type! Charles Barber's famed so-called "Society" or "Wash Lady" design, one of the most popular and avidly sought pattern designs in the whole expanse of the Judd reference, one that gained its nickname back in New York Coin & Stamp's April 1891 auction. Struck in silver with a reeded edge, this is a Rarity-6- pattern, with just 21-30 known in all grades. The near-GEM surfaces are watery and highly reflective under the rich, dappled multicolored toning. Shades of amber, gold, rose, teal, and violet pop as the surfaces are rotated in a light. The devices are generally well struck and boast thick frost that contrasts nicely against the surrounding fields. Just a light line on Liberty's cheek, which will forever be a pedigree marker, keeps this coin from a GEM grade. PCGS 1, NGC 0, CAC 1. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $12,000. Just three are graded higher in the CAM designation. Worthy of a fantastic Pattern type set. A popular type with lots of demand from collectors. Cert. Number 13552072 PCGS # 397120

DUPLICATES FROM THE BLACKCAT COLLECTION This is a STUNNING Morgan dime! We absolutely love the design, we love the quality, we LOVE this COIN! Morgan's head of Liberty on the obverse, Denomination in beaded circle with a wreath around. Stuck in copper with a reeded edge, this Pattern is considered to be a Rarity-6+, with perhaps 13-20 minted. All the Morgan designs that share the portrait as his world famous silver dollar designs are always popular and have a great cross over appeal! Stunning deep mirrors beam boldly from all over. The mirrors are crisp, clear and super clean. When you twirl this coin all you see is a fireball of GEM Red flaming. Both sides are a mix of original GEM Mint red/gold/pale violet colors. All of the details are sharply struck and boldly stand out. The eye appeal is jaw dropping! PCGS 2, NGC 0, CAC 1. This coin realized $18,213 in our July 2018 Regency Auction, a record price for any J-1587 in auction. We expect this GEM to yet again will realize a record price. Good luck. Cert. Number 83414898 PCGS # 71964

DUPLICATES FROM THE BLACKCAT COLLECTION What a great opportunity to be able to acquire a SUPERB example of this very RARE silver dollar pattern, the J-1611 is very rarely offered! Do not let the fact we have offered two distinct SUPERB GEM examples in the past fool you! Regular issue Morgan dollar obverse paired with Morgan's large eagle perched holding olive branch and arrows. Struck in silver with a reeded edge, this is a challenging Rarity-7- pattern, with perhaps as many as a dozen known in all grades and this one is among the VERY FINEST KNOWN. Deep, beaming, reflective mirrors are the ultimate in cleanliness and clarity! George Morgan's design elements are crisply embossed on both sides and are fully frosted, combining with the mirrors for a full CAMEO contrast. Flawless icy surfaces are smooth and totally problem free. We expect this SUPERB GEM to be a centerpiece in a world class collection of Morgan dollars or major pattern rarities! PCGS 2, NGC 0, CAC 2. The most recent example to sell brought $41,125 in our May 2018 Regency Auction. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $45,000. We would expect that this coin could bring a record price for a J-1611 when the hammer falls. Good luck! Cert. Number 35639295 PCGS # 134097

DUPLICATES FROM THE BLACKCAT COLLECTION An AMAZING annular or ring-form cent pattern, a SUPERB GEM, and among the FINEST KNOWN of this Rarity-5 pattern. The simple design has UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and 1884 on the obverse with a beaded border. The reverse, when turned on a coin axis, shows ONE CENT at the top, and an upside down union shield between two olive branches. Struck in nickel with a plain edge. Blazing fields gleam with a bold, brilliant reflective finish. The are clean, flashy, and delicately toned with hints of iridescent champagne. The eye appeal is fabulous! PCGS 5, NGC 1, CAC 2. Neither CAC coin has ever sold in auction, but non-CAC examples have sold in the $3,600-$4,080 range (th most recent back in June 2018). The Simpson PR68 sold for $5,280 in January 2021 (not CAC approved. The current PCGS Price Guide value for a PR67 is $5,500, and it would not surprise us if this SUPERB CAC-approved PR67 brought close to that level. Cert. Number 25209077 PCGS # 62150

DUPLICATES FROM THE BLACKCAT COLLECTION Ex Simpson Collection, as noted on the holder. A fantastic GEM example of Barber's Union Shield design. This Rarity-6- Pattern features the union shield with crossed poles topped by an eagle and Liberty Cap. The reverse design shows a closed olive branch surrounding a large 5 and CENTS below. Struck in nickel with a plain edge. Every detail is fully struck to its finest advantage, crisp and exquisitely rendered by an exacting blow from the dies. The fields are icy sleek and watery reflective with a lively flash under a dusting of the most subtle iridescent toning. The eye appeal is excellent. PCGS 8, NGC 4, CAC 2. This coin realized $6,600 in November 2020 and the current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $8,000. The only reason this coin is available today is because Blackcat upgraded to the PR66 CAC that sold for $13,200 in April 2021. Bid accordingly. Cert. Number 40276127 PCGS # 62225

DUPLICATES FROM THE BLACKCAT COLLECTION A modern experimental piece struck by the German firm, Schuler, producer of coinage presses used by many mints around the world. The firm specializes in the manufacture of "complex" coining presses, that allow for the striking of bimetallic coinages, which are frequently seen around the world. This Experimental Model is struck with a brass center inserted in a copper-nickel ring. A capped head faces left on the brass insert, EXPERIMENTAL MODEL on the outer ring. The reverse shows a perched eagle on the insert, R&D PROJECT and Braille elements on the ring. This piece was produced to promote the Schuler technology, approximately 20 examples are thought to have been made. PCGS 2, NGC 0. There is only a single MS65 graded finer. This piece brought $1,200 in November 2020. A rare and important modern "pattern" that would make a fine addition to an advanced collection. Cert. Number 39686516 PCGS # 826487

Ex Simpson, as noted on the insert. A rare Pattern Seated Liberty quarter, struck after 1866 for sale to collectors, it mates a regular Proof quarter die from 1863 and a with MOTTO reverse die (post 1866). Struck in silver with a reeded edge, this is a very challenging Rarity-7- pattern with fewer than a dozen thought extant. These were struck for collectors and sold in sets with the motto GOD OUR TRUST on a ribbon and in the field and the adopted IN GOD WE TRUST on the ribbon. Deep mirrors beam boldly from all over. Like what is on a regular issue, the mirrors are clean and have strong clarity. When you twirl the coin, the mirrors have tremendous blast and look like glass. Both sides are covered in a natural mix of gold/rose-violet/green/blue colors. Miss Liberty and the details are thickly frosted and are fully struck. The eye appeal is great! PCGS 1, NGC 0, CAC 1. This coin sold for $8,400 in January 2021 and the current Collectors Universe value is listed at $10,000. From the FINEST Pattern collection of all time--SIMPSON. Now is your chance to own this important rarity. Cert. Number 40276489 PCGS # 407449

A GEM example of this popular Civil War era pattern rarity. The J-381 is a die trial from regular Proof dies, struck in copper with a reeded edge. This Rarity-7- (7-12 struck) issue was likely part of an off-metal Proof set. The vast majority of the surfaces are a highly reflective RED color. Indeed, the B in the RB designation is just a hint of mellowing and remnants of an ancient fingerprint and a few toning flecks. The eye appeal is exceptional and very pleasing. Ex Heritage, August 2004, lot 14388; Heritage, March 2009, lot 2468; Heritage, July 2009, lot 26361. PCGS 3, NGC 1. The most recent example to sell was the Simpson coin, realizing $3,360. While CAC approved, that coin was a lot less RED than this one. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $4,000. Good luck. Cert. Number 21517305 PCGS # 70552

This is the SINGLE FINEST KNOWN example of this RARE "transitional" Pattern. Struck from the regular 1864 Proof obverse and 1866 Proof reverse dies, this Rarity-7- (7-12 known) variety was struck in copper with a reeded edge. In all color categories this is the highest numerically graded! Blazing underlying RED mirrors beam and gleam with a lava like look. The brilliance is flaming red with accents of iridescent overtones combining with a thick frost on the devices give this SUPERB GEM a CAMEO like appearance. The eye appeal is AMAZING and the quality is heads and shoulders above the spotty PR64+ RB from the Simpson Collection. PCGS 2, NGC 2, CAC 1. We think this coin is counted twice on the Population Reports. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $15,500 and as the FINEST KNOWN we think it will see very strong bidding. VERY RARE and desirable, this coin will be the centerpiece in any collection. Good luck. Cert. Number 40809237 PCGS # 70563

Ex Simpson, as noted on the insert. We are proud to offer this FINEST KNOWN J-599, a die trial in copper, struck from the regular 1867 Proof dies. Struck in copper with a reeded edge, this is a high Rarity-7+ with just 4-7 examples known. What an AMAZING coin this is. We love this Proof $5 struck in copper. Clearly it is the finest known. Strong mirrors beam from all over. The mirrors are extremely clean. If you twirl the coin the mirrors look like thick glass. Both sides are loaded with killer original colors of brown/green/gold/pale violet/blue. Mother Nature did a special job here. Miss Liberty and the details are fully struck and boldly stand out. The eye appeal is fantastic! PCGS 1, NGC 0, CAC 1. This SUPERB GEM brought $16,800 in the Simpson in January 2021. Clearly the PCGS Price Guide value of $17,500 is based on the single APR, and we think this coin has huge upside potential. Consider what a regular PR66 1867 $5 would cost! Good luck. Cert. Number 40274666 PCGS # 70811

Ex Simpson Collection, as noted on the insert. Arguably the FINEST KNOWN example of this VERY challenging Rarity-7+ die trial using regular 1869 Proof half dollar dies, struck in copper with a reeded edge. These were sold to contemporary collectors in off-metal Proof Sets. This GEM is the finest graded in any designation at either service. Brick red in the centers, deepening to a violet-blue at the periphery. Sharply struck and essentially flawless, this is an AMAZING looking example. PCGS 1, NGC 0. WAY rarer than the regular Proof 1869 half dollar at essentially zero premium! This coin sold in the 2021 ANA auction for $4,320 and the current Collectors Universe value is listed at $6,500. The only other RB to ever sell was an NGC PR64 RB that sold back in February 1992! This is a VERY RARE and undervalued Pattern half dollar worthy of a very strong bid! Cert. Number 40254086 PCGS # 70991

Ex Simpson Collection, as noted on the insert. A VERY RARE low Rarity-7 Shield nickel pattern, struck from regular issue dies on a thin planchet. It is speculated by pattern expert, Saul Teichman that these were struck on three cent nickel planchets. If all known examples were weighed, we would know for sure. This is the SINGLE FINEST example of exactly 7 that have been certified by PCGS and NGC combined. Deep, ultra reflective mirrors beam boldly all over and are in a stunning state of preservation, devoid of any issues. The details are bold and fully struck from an exacting blow from the dies. Both sides are a blazing nickel-silver with bold cameo contrast. The eye appeal is amazing! PCGS 1, NGC 0, CAC 1. This coin brought $9,600 in January 2021 and the current Collectors Universe value is listed at $12,000. There are NONE FINER, and this is is a very RARE pattern Shield nickel that will fit into any world class Shield nickel set or in a specialized pattern cabinet. Good luck. Cert. Number 40274722 PCGS # 61051

Ex Simpson Collection, as noted on the insert. William Barber's Seated Liberty/Standard Silver type, struck in copper with a plain edge, this is the FINEST KNOWN of this Rarity-6+ (13-20 known). Mega watt mirrors are as deep as you will ever see. The mirrors are clean and crystal clear. When you twirl the coin, the mirrors look like a freshly made sheet of glass. MONSTER colors of original brown/blue/gold swirl all over. Picasso could not do a painting as wild! Miss Liberty and the details are frosty and pinpoint sharp in strike. The eye appeal is totally jaw dropping! PCGS 1, NGC 0, CAC 1. This coin realized $13,800 in August 2021. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $15,000. but in light of the quality and eye appeal this is an important coin that would seem reasonable at virtually any level. Once this one disappears into the vast black hole of collections, who knows when it will be available again, don't let it get away! Cert. Number 40253985 PCGS # 61123

A high end PR64 Bailly Head Trade dollar pattern that has distinct claims to a full GEM classification. Liberty's head faces left with stars around. Her hair is tied in an intricate bun and wears a crown of leaves. The reverse is William Barber's Standing Eagle, holding a shield. The motto E PLURIBUS UNUM above. Struck in silver, with a reeded edge. Considered to be Rarity-4. Deeply and richly toned with shades of pale blue, lilac, and pewter with accents of amber on the reverse. The fields have a watery reflective brilliance that contrasts against the devices. The reverse shows some weakness on the reverse, which is typical of the type, rarely are they fully struck in the centers. The eye appeal is excellent in every way. PCGS 10, NGC 8, CAC 1. No CAC-approved example sold in auction, but a PCGS PR64 sold in April 2020 for $5,640 and a PCGS PR65 CAC sold for $14,400 in April 2018. We know this coin will bring close to the Collectors Universe value of $7,000. RARE any finer, this near-GEM will delight any collector. Cert. Number 44584730 PCGS # 61566

Ex Garrett Collection, as noted on the insert. A fabulous and totally original, awesomely pedigreed GEM example of this popular Trade Dollar pattern. Barber's Indian Princess design on the obverse, adopted from the earlier Longacre design, shows a seated Liberty figure with an Indian headdress seated, holding a pole with Liberty cap, and supporting a globe with the word LIBERTY and flags behind. The reverse is a small perched eagle with olive branch and arrows in the talons. E PLURIBUS UNUM in a scroll above, IN GOD WE TRUST in a scroll below. Struck in silver with a reeded edge, this is a Rarity-4 type. Exceptional quality, and one of the finer examples extant, PCGS has graded just five finer. Classic, old time blue, rose, and gold toning bathes the surfaces in totally original patina. The devices are sharply struck and they stand out against the watery mirrored reflective fields. The eye appeal is outstanding in every way! Ex Stack's March 1976 sale of the John Work Garrett Collection for The Johns Hopkins University, lot 666; Blue Moon Collection, Stack's Bowers March 2017, lot 2645. PCGS 13, NGC 8, CAC 6. There are just two in PR64+ at PCGS. This coin sold back in March 2017 for a record $16,450. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $9,250 and in our opinion, this coin has an overall better look than the vast majority of known specimens, including those graded higher. A wonderful opportunity not to be missed! Cert. Number 82928587 PCGS # 61596

A CHOICE Goloid Metric Dollar Pattern featuring George Morgan's rarely used head of Liberty with her hair tied up in a bun with a ribbon inscribed LIBERTY. The reverse is the standard Goloid reverse with the composition in a beaded ring in the center, surrounded by an agricultural wreath,. GLORIA EST DEO in a cartouche above. This is a Low Rarity-7 pattern with 7-12 estimated in all grades. The Goloid Metric Dollar type was part of the proposal for an international coinage that could easily exchange in Europe, and is directly related to the ever popular $4 Stellas and ultra rare $20 Quintuple Stellas. The present coin is delicately toned with iridescent pastel hues over watery mirrored fields. Sharply struck up and crisply rendered devices stand out nicely. The eye appeal is decent for the type and grade. PCGS 3, NGC 1. No PCGS-graded PR63 has ever sold in auction. The PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $9,000 and back in August 2011 a PCGS PR64 sold for $14,950. We think this coin will attract very strong bidding from the pattern specialist. Good luck. Cert. Number 28908004 PCGS # 62000

A sparkling lustrous near-GEM example from the first year of the gold dollar denomination. Ultra brilliant mint lustrous yellow-gold surfaces gleam and glow boldly across both sides. A sharply struck jewel with great visual allure. Only with the aid of a strong glass can you find the tiny mark or two that keep it out of a GEM holder. Needless to say the eye appeal is great. PCGS 22, NGC 28, CAC 11. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $6,000 and the CAC CPG value is $6,470. It has been almost two years since the last one sold. Bound for a great set of gold dollars. Cert. Number 25057220 PCGS # 7508

This is a stunning GEM example of this popular New Orleans mint Type 1 gold dollar. Vibrantly lustrous surfaces gleam boldly with a frosty, satin like brilliance. Both sides are indeed crisply struck up with very little weakness seen anywhere. The surfaces are clean and free of any marks, lines, or discolorations. The color is gorgeous, a warm medium yellow-gold. We have not been able to stop admiring the sensational eye appeal of this GEM. To look at it is to really appreciate its high end quality. PCGS 26, NGC 17, CAC 8. PCGS has graded 4 in MS65+ with just four finer. The ONLY PCGS MS65+ to ever sell sold in February 2016--that was over six years ago. The current Collectors Universe value is $12,500 and it jumps to $27,500 in MS66. This is a real prize of a gold dollar, do not let this opportunity pass you by! Cert. Number 39536069 PCGS # 7516

Only 9,434 were struck, making this a scarce date in any grade, usually seen in VF or XF grades. No question this is one of the FINEST KNOWN 1852-C's that still exist. In our humble opinion, it is a crime that it is not a "+" and had it been an MS65 we would not have flinched. This really is a KILLER quality near-GEM! Remarkable surfaces are extraordinarily clean and sleek. They have bold semi Prooflike mirrors, in fact, we grade the reverse a full MS65 PL and there is some slight contrast. Of course the luster is strong and ultra brilliant. Both sides are a totally original GEM Yellow gold color. There are NO spots or discolorations. Miss Liberty and the details are fully struck and stand out. The eye appeal is great! PCGS 8, NGC 9, CAC 4. There is a complete dearth of auction data. A non-CAC example sold in an August 2020 internet only auction, but the last one to sell in a major auction was the BassII:61 coin sold in October 1999! That coin realized $20,700, way back in 1999! The lone MS65 last sold in 1992. WOW does that say a ton about the rarity of this coin! The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $27,500. We strongly feel the potential of this coin is unlimited! This coin belongs in a GEM C Mint, Gold Dollar set, or a Superb box of 20. We can't say enough about the great value offered here! Cert. Number 41955434 PCGS # 7518

A PQ GEM all the way! Brilliant surfaces have a vivid luster that accents a wonderful original golden color and sharply struck devices. A strong glass reveals a light line or two, but these don't distract from the great eye appeal. PCGS 78, NGC 50. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $2,250. Scarce finer, this GEM is housed in an older blue tag holder and will see spirited bidding activity. Cert. Number 3409055 PCGS # 7575

A bold and satiny GEM. Brilliant yellow-gold shows a hint of iridescent toning over the smooth, problem-free surfaces. Nicely struck and boasting a nice visual allure. PCGS 78, NGC 50. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $2,250. Scarce finer, this GEM is housed in an older blue tag holder and will see spirited bidding activity. Cert. Number 5518033 PCGS # 7575

We do very much consider this coin a borderline PR68. The quality is remarkable! Deep and glittering mirrors adorn both sides. There is one tiny well-hidden tick that is all we think that keeps this coin from a PR68. The mirrors also offer strong clarity. When you twirl the coin, the mirrors look like a freshly formed sheet of ice. The contrast is strong and borders full cameo status. Miss Liberty and every detail look razor sharp and standout with thick frost. The eye appeal is exceptional! PCGS 1, NGC 0. This is the ONLY PR67+ graded by PCGS. There are no auction records for either a 67 or 67+ ever selling. The current Collectors Universe value for a 67 is $22,500. Remember, this is a + and is worth much more! Good luck! Cert. Number 44355599 PCGS # 7637

One of the, if not the FINEST graded 1846 quarter eagles! This coin is VERY HIGH END! There were only 21,598 struck for circulation, and they did just that, circulate. Mint State examples are quite challenging and PCGS has never graded any finer than MS63! David Akers noted that the 1846 was a "very scarce and generally under appreciated date....As the auction records show, specimens better than EF are extremely rare." An intense luster shows off slightly Prooflike surfaces. Only when using a strong glass can you see a few ticks and lines (some of these are die polish lines). Nothing is serious. Both sides are a brilliant, even gold color, and there is no "dirt" or "crust" just fabulous as struck surfaces! Miss Liberty and the details are frosted and fully struck. There is light contrast. The eye appeal is AMAZING! PCGS 3, NGC 2, CAC 2. The other CAC coin is NGC-graded and sold for $26,400 in January 2022. The PCGS Price Guide and CAC CPG are not up to speed and this coin, with its better visual allure than the NGC-graded coin, will sell for way more--our consignor paid $36,500 for it! Cert. Number 41954955 PCGS # 7740

This is a wonderful CHOICE Mint State example of a very rare New Orleans date. While 84,000 were struck, PCGS CoinFacts estimates that only 225 survive in all grades. Just a few small and light traces of contact are scattered about, but it is not even close to being "chewy." A full booming luster beams boldly from all over on both sides accenting a gorgeous, brilliant yellow gold color. There are no discolorations or spots anywhere. Miss Liberty and the details are "as struck" and exhibit some softness. The details do look good though. The eye appeal is super lively and terrific! PCGS 11, NGC 2, CAC 2. PCGS has graded possibly 4 coins finer, while CAC has approved 3. The published price guides are behind for ALL Mint State examples of this date. This coin has been off the market market for many years. Just a handful have been graded finer at PCGS. We can't stress enough the rarity and opportunity here! Cert. Number 41954931 PCGS # 7758

A VERY HIGH END GEM specimen! Truly an ideal coin for the type or date collector who demands the FINEST quality! It is hard to put down, the eye appeal is that amazing! Exceptionally clean, only with a strong glass can you see some scattered microscopic ticks/frost breaks, really not even worth mentioning, cited here for the sake of full disclosure. A serious glowing luster beams from all over, enlivening the brilliant yellow gold color. You can actually detect light contrast. There are NO spots or discolorations anywhere. Miss Liberty and the details are fully struck and have delicate frost. The eye appeal is wonderful! PCGS 5, NGC 9, CAC 2. No PCGS CAC MS65 has ever been sold via auction, and the last non-CAC PCGS coin sold back in 2016. Coins like this are rarely offered and the published levels are just wrong! PCGS has graded just two finer, a single MS66 and a MS67. This will be a more than welcome addition to any great Liberty $2.5 set! Cert. Number 41954932 PCGS # 7759

How can PCGS only grade this coin an MS63+? It is so high end, we wouldn't flinch if it were MS64 (we make NO promises). Overall, the surfaces are super clean and smooth, only when using a strong glass can you find some scattered pinpoint ticks mostly on the reverse (and we mean tiny). A bold glowing luster beams from all over. Both sides are a brilliant yellow gold color. There actually is some slight contrast. Miss Liberty and the details are frosty and are fully struck. The appeal is fabulous! PCGS 30, NGC 42, CAC 7. PCGS has graded only this coin in MS63+. Published prices are not up to snuff on most gold like this. This coin is a little monster! Cert. Number 41960254 PCGS # 7782

This is an AMAZING 1869 quarter eagle A RARE date, one of only 4,320 struck, and this one is the SECOND FINEST GRADED at either service. Immaculate quality! Truly high end and visually stunning! Razor sharp devices stand out boldly against highly reflective, semi-Prooflike lustrous fields. Brilliant yellow-gold surfaces sparkle in the light! The surfaces have some minor ticks none of which impact the visual allure in any way, and we would not be shocked if one day, this coin ends up in a higher grade holder (no guarantees). PCGS 5, NGC 1, CAC 3. This is the ONLY MS63+ graded, and PCGS has graded just a single MS64 finer. The only PCGS MS63 CAC brought nearly $13,000 back in 2015 and the MS64 sold for just shy of $20,000 back in 2014. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $17,500 and this marvelous condition rarity belongs in the FINEST of sets, do not let it get away! Who knows when another might make an appearance on the market? Do take this opportunity lightly. Cert. Number 41962063 PCGS # 7809

WOW, WOW, WOW! Among the FINEST graded and this coin is more deservedly so! Only 5,230 were struck, and this is one of about 200 estimated to survive, and this date, needless to say is VERY RARE in any Mint State grade. Fantastic surfaces are semi-Prooflike. You don't have to imagine the mirrors. There are just a few tiny, scattered ticks that can only be seen when using a glass. The luster is intense. Both sides are a brilliant yellow gold color and as you rotate the coin in a light you will not be able to find any spots or discolorations. You can see light contrast. Miss Liberty and the details are sharply struck and do offer pronounced frost. The eye appeal is great! PCGS 8, NGC 3, CAC 1. PCGS has graded only two finer. No PCGS MS64 CAC has ever sold in auction, but we sold a PCGS MS65 CAC for $43,475 in our July 2018 Regency Auction. The PCGS and CAC Price Guide values are way out of whack for a coin of this quality and importance. Those in the know, know exactly how important this opportunity is and it cannot be overlooked! Cert. Number 41962066 PCGS # 7813

The Indian Head quarter eagle series is short and completable with just 15 different date/mintmarks for the collector to acquire. While there are some dates that are conditionally rare, the only key date to the series in all grades is the 11-D. This "GEM" AU has a lot to offer. If it were not for the most minute friction on the fields (the highest surfaces on this incuse struck design), this coin would have graded in the Mint State range--it is the definition of a superslider. The eye appeal is great. PCGS 779, NGC 1506, CAC 131. First we think there is a lot of duplication of submissions in this grade, in hopes of getting a Mint State grade. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $5,500 and the CAC CPG value is $6,220. Worthy of careful consideration and placement in a nice set of $2.50 Indians. Cert. Number 1502297001 PCGS # 7943

The silent "stopper" for the series! We are pleased to offer this VERY HIGH END, GEM quality example. The original mintage was only 117, the second lowest of the Proof Indian quarter eagle series. Today it is estimated that 70-90 survive in all grades. As expected, the surfaces are pristine. The Matte texture is clear and there are no shiny spots anywhere. The color is a totally ORIGINAL (so many were messed with because of lack of luster). This one is awesome, with a wonderful pale olive deeper gold color. Every detail is needle sharp in strike. The eye appeal is unbelievable! Only 117 Proofs were struck. PCGS 9, NGC 19, CAC 2. Take a look at those figures: that speaks VOLUMES to how these typically come. This is the coin that sold in August 2021 as part of the Castle Pines Collection. The current Collectors Universe value is $45,000. This is the first example we have handled since 2017! Worthy of a great set of Proof gold or a box of 20 very special coins! Good luck. Cert. Number 25522212 PCGS # 7963

Just a hint of circulation is seen on both sides of this "crusty" and CHOICE AU $3 gold piece. Totally original with orange and olive green gold color. Soft satiny luster clings to the protected areas. A very nice, lightly circulated example from the first year of this odd denomination. PCGS 549, NGC 483, CAC 27. It's been nearly a decade since the last PCGS/CAC AU53 sold in auction, way back in December 2013! The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $1,600 and the CAC CPG value is $1,870. A neat type coin for the collector on a budget who still wants high end eye appeal and originality. Cert. Number 45579460 PCGS # 7969

A classic early gold type! The so-called Fat Head five is a very challenging series to collect by date, chock full of rarities that routinely bring six and sometimes seven figure prices when appearing on the market. The 1813, the first year of issue happens to be the most common, with an original mintage of 95,428. The entire mintage was produced by two different die pairs, this one, BD-2 is the scarcer of the two with about 150-200 known in all grades, and listed as Rarity-4 in the Bass-Dannreuther reference. A wonderful and original looking CHOICE Mint State example. Warm, honey gold coloration is enlivened by a satiny and bold underlying luster that glows with a strong brilliance. A few minor ticks keep it from grading even higher, but this is a very CHOICE example of this very popular type. PCGS 3, NGC 2. The only MS63+ to sell was an NGC coin that sold over a decade ago. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $37,500 and we expect this one to bring a bid close to that. Do not let this one get away. Cert. Number 38529785 PCGS # 8116

Among the FINEST PCGS graded 1844-O half eagles, this is an amazing quality and eye appealing coin that has distinct claims to an even higher grade! While 364,600 were struck for circulation, making this one of the more common New Orleans mint fives, it is EXTREMELY RARE so fine! This coin is tied for second finest graded at PCGS, with just a single MS65 graded higher (that coin, ex Bass Collection has not been sold in auction since October 1999!). This is the FINEST PCGS-graded example that will be available to collectors any time soon! An OUTSTANDING example. Both sides are vividly brilliant and vibrantly lustrous, offering a glorious satiny sheen that melds to a light reflectivity in the fields. Crisply struck devices show off full, razor sharp definition throughout. The reverse die was broken when this coin was struck, you can see a number of die cracks within the legends. The surfaces are generally clean, we note a few tiny ticks and "giggles" that keep this coin from an even higher grade, but will serve as pedigree markers for the next owner. The rich golden color adds dramatically to the eye appeal, which is off the charts awesome. PCGS 11, NGC 14, CAC 6. PCGS has graded 3 in MS63+, and we think this coin appears a few times on the Population figures. The only recent "comp" was back when this was an NGC MS63+ CAC that sold five years ago! The Bass MS65 still holds the record price for this date, but in 2022, this coin should exceed the record from 23 years ago! This is a REAL PRIZE for the advanced collector that cannot be missed! Good luck. Cert. Number 42929209 PCGS # 8222

A very attractive and high end looking CHOICE AU 54-D half eagle. One of the more common dates in lower grade, like all branch mint gold, CAC approved examples are quite RARE in all grades. Only a hint of friction can be seen on the surfaces of this lovely toned, totally original example. Orange and greenish gold accents are brought out by a sensational surviving luster. The strike is bold and the surfaces are generally clean and free of distracting marks from its brief time in circulation. The eye appeal is VERY HIGH END for the assigned grade. PCGS 32, NGC 21, CAC 4. No CAC-approved AU53 has ever sold in auction. The PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $6,000. We think this one is worthy of a strong bid, the Fairmount Hendricks coin, a similar looking AU58 CAC sold for $11,400 in April 2022. If you are looking for a single CHOICE Dahlonega half eagle, take a good look at this beauty! Cert. Number 45579459 PCGS # 8258

According to branch mint gold experts, the 1857-D is historically an underrated and undervalued date from an original mintage of 17,046. This is a GEM AU58! Any wear is limited to the slightest friction and is barely visible, even with the aid of a strong glass. The devices show bold definition from an exacting blow and the surfaces are unmolested, unconserved, and totally natural and original. The eye appeal is exceptional in every way! PCGS 17, NGC 25, CAC 7. The two most recent examples to sell each realized $19,200 (April 2022 and October 2021). The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $20,000 and it needs to be noted that it has been over five years since any Mint State coin graded by PCGS has sold. The single finest is a PCGS MS63 that has not been sold in auction since the second Bass Sale back in October 1999! Do not let this important borderline Mint State example get away. Good luck. Cert. Number 45540791 PCGS # 8273

How rare is this Civil War date? PCGS has only graded 9 coins higher while CAC has beaned only 2! That says a ton about how this coin does NOT come! From a mintage of only 18,000, the vast majority went right into circulation, and they remained there for a long time. To date, PCGS has never graded a Mint State example! PCGS CoinFacts estimates that 60 examples are known in all grades, and a number of known examples show serious issues that would preclude grading, such as harsh cleaning, polishing, scratches, etc. In David Akers' auction survey, no example above XF was recorded! A generation or two ago, Akers said this date was grossly underrated, and we agree with him in 2022! Smooth surfaces reveal only the most microscopic, scattered ticks when using a strong glass. There actually is some light luster left. Most important about this coin, it has NOT been cleaned or messed with. Both sides are an even gold color, with zero spots or discolorations. Miss Liberty and the details show only the lightest and most even wear. The eye appeal is really great! PCGS 7, NGC 5, CAC 4. THIS IS THE ONLY XF45+. This coin has never sold via auction. Actually it just came back to the market after being gone for many years. A PCGS XF45 CAC from the Hendricks Set sold in April 2022 for $16,800 and this coin is way more brilliant! The current Collectors Universe value is $18,500. The quality and rarity of this coin are undisputable! Only nine are graded finer at PCGS, the finest being a single AU55 that has never sold in auction. The market for these rarities has truly evolved in the last two years and we expect this coin to bring a very strong bid when the hammer falls. Good luck. Cert. Number 41789751 PCGS # 8291

Ex Fairmont Collection, as noted on the insert. Tied for FINEST GRADED and one of the stoppers in the series. Only 17,000 half eagles were struck, and these saw extensive circulation in the west. Today, after years of use, abuse, and attrition, fewer than 100 examples are estimated by the experts at PCGS CoinFacts to survive in all grades, and there are NONE in Mint State! David Akers explained that most are apt to be well circulated, mostly in the Fine-VF range. Virtually Mint State, this impressive AU58 shows only the slightest hint of friction on the devices and in the fields. The details were crisply rendered by an exacting blow from the dies, and while there are some minor ticks, the surface are not hacked up and the eye appeal is exceptional for this unbelievably RARE half eagle date. PCGS 4, NGC 2, CAC 2. This coin realized a record price in April 2022 as part of the Hendrick's Set. PCGS has put a value of $25,000 on it. NONE are finer. About as close to a full Mint State piece as you could hope for. Do not let it get away! Cert. Number 43880967 PCGS # 8321

A brilliant, borderline GEM example. Boldly lustrous surfaces gleam on the rich golden surfaces. The surfaces are very clean for the assigned grade with a strong visual allure. PCGS 2046, NGC 2315, CAC 268. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $1,500 and this coin should bring a strong bid from the gold bug. Cert. Number 41731592 PCGS # 8398

The 1887 is a MAJOR RARITY, struck only in Proof format, and only 87 were produced! Today, John Dannreuther estimates 35-45 survive to this day. Unlike other Proof issues, the 1887 has the largest population of circulated and impaired examples, as no Philadelphia mint $5 gold pieces were struck for circulation. An "affordable" example of this major rarity! While this piece was clearly in the possession of a non-collector at some point in its lifetime, resulting in some minor lines and chatter, the fields are still fully reflective, with bold mirrors. With a glass you can still see traces of the original orange-peel texture. The devices, likewise retain significant frost, which produces a dramatic cameo contrast. WOW! This coin is truly special for the collector who cannot afford a GEM grade example. Only 87 examples were struck for the entire year, all Proofs. PCGS 1, NGC 0, CAC 1. Prior to this coin selling for $34,075 two years ago in our Regency Auction 39, the only comparable examples sold over a decade ago! A PCGS PR58 last sold in September 2007 and an NGC PR61 last sold in October 2005. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $40,000. What a great opportunity for the collector of $5 gold pieces that cannot be passed up! Cert. Number 38278626 PCGS # 88482

What a spectacular Proof Liberty Head half eagle! This coin has many distinct claims to a GEM grade, we have zero doubt in the old days, it would have been called a GEM. Only 154 Proofs were struck using a single pair of dies, and current survival estimates range from about 90-110 known. Brilliant, highly reflective golden surfaces gleam and beam from all over. The mirrors are sleek and smooth, devoid of any lines or any kind of marks visible to the aided or unaided eye. The details show razor sharp definition and the richness of the brilliance shines off of the satiny texture of the devices. The reverse shows a near-Cameo like contrast adding to the outstanding visual allure! WOW! Only 154 Proofs were struck. PCGS 14, NGC 9, CAC 2. This is the SOLE PR64+ graded in the designation. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $22,500. While this coin recently sold for $20,400, it should be noted that no non-CAM GEM example has sold since 2016! This is a stunning Proof type coin or a perfect example for your set of 20th century Proof gold. Either way, it will see strong bidding. Good luck. Cert. Number 25788310 PCGS # 8498

A sharp and totally original CHOICE $5 Indian. Satiny lustrous surfaces gleam all over this example, enlivening the warm honey surfaces. A few minor marks are all that keep this from a loftier grade. PCGS 11934, NGC 8774, CAC 1161. NGC has graded 115 in 63+. The most recent sold in April 2022 for $1,440 and the Collectors Universe value is listed at $2,250. A lovely coin worthy of a type or date set. Good luck. Cert. Number 3744534005 PCGS # 8514

A pleasing and handsome near-GEM example of this popular type. Sharply struck and satiny lustrous, this coin has a wonderful, original coloration. We like the look very much. PCGS 3545, NGC 3005, CAC 611. There are 100 in MS64+ at NGC. The current Collectors Universe value is $4,500 and we expect this coin to fit nicely in a 20th century gold type set. Do not overlook this lovely coin. Cert. Number 75964918030 PCGS # 8514

While the most common New Orleans No Motto $10 overall, this date is quite scarce with CAC approval. This is a wonderful and totally original example with rich olive-gold patina over lightly circulated surfaces. The eye appeal is bold, unmarred by any serious contact--this is not a hacked up example as sometimes seen. PCGS 62, NGC 204, CAC 8. No CAC-approved AU58 has ever sold in auction. The current CAC CPG value is $2,620 and the PCGS Price Guide is $2,500. We think that this coin has a very handsome look and will delight any gold collector. Cert. Number 39280939 PCGS # 8598

Ex The Fairmont Collection, as noted on the insert. This is a major condition rarity in the No Motto Liberty series, and the present example is SUPER HIGH END! If you have ever seen a No Motto $10 in Choice Mint State, you'll know how great of a coin this is. We do not think PCGS showed this coin any mercy! Overall, to the naked eye, the surfaces appear clean, and only when using a strong glass can you see any kind of tiny scattered ticks. A surprisingly brilliant and glowing luster beams from all over. Both sides are a 1000% totally original gold color, but it is NOT a "dirty" coin and is totally unmessed with. There are NO spots or discolorations. Miss Liberty and the details are frosty and are well struck. The eye appeal is super and looks like a 63! There is just something about No Motto eagles from the 1850s that are very charming. They are truly conditionally scarce coins, the vast majority disappearing into circulation during the Antebellum, with very few quality pieces for collectors to pursue. The 1854 is a great example, the original mintage was modest, only 54,250 were struck. David Akers wrote that the "1854 is a rare date in any condition, and in AU or uncirculated condition it is very rare." PCGS 7, NGC 2, CAC 6. This beauty sold in the April 2022 sale of the Hendricks Set for $24,000. The PCGS Price Guide value is $25,000 and the CAC CPG is $25,900. Just five coins, no doubt including some duplication, are graded higher at PCGS, just a single coin is CAC approved and NONE of these have ever sold in auction. This is a very important opportunity for the collector. Once this CHOICE example sells, who knows when you will have another opportunity! Good luck. Cert. Number 43952210 PCGS # 8613

Essentially uncirculated, this coin has minimal friction and only some minor abrasions from a brief time in circulation. A fully vibrant luster accents tangerine-rose gold toned surfaces. Only 28,688 were struck. PGC 98, NGC 116. None have sold in the recent strong market. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $1,375. A lovely New Orleans mint $10 that is scarce in Mint State. Cert. Number 45047048 PCGS # 8723

A vibrant and satiny lustrous CHOICE example sold in a slightly older generation NGC holder. Sharply struck and totally original the eye appeal is very pleasing. PCGS 5147, NGC 7557. The current Collectors Universe value is listed at $1,750 and there have been several recent examples that sold for $1,440. The Collectors Universe value is listed at $2,300 in MS64. Despite the lack of CAC bean, this is a very pleasing example for a CHOICE type set or any gold holding. Cert. Number 56295913 PCGS # 8725

A very glamorous coin! We agree this coin is also VERY high end! Only a few very light and trivial frost breaks/ticks keep this coin from full MS66 status. Overall, the surfaces are super clean and super satiny smooth. A strong luster enhances a very neat display of original greenish gold that frames the rims and opens into deeper light orange gold. There are NO stains or discolorations. Miss Liberty and the details are fully struck and have light frost. The eye appeal is beautiful! PCGS 17 NGC 20, CAC 3. PCGS has graded 2 coins in MS65+ (with 4 MS66's higher). The current Collectors Universe Value is $10,000 (remember NONE have ever traded). Cert. Number 44759431 PCGS # 8737

Hey, hey, hey! What a wonderful example of a much mis-aligned date! Superior surfaces are extra clean and smooth. With a strong glass all you can see are a few frost breaks/ticks. A strong luster shows off deep original gold colors that have a coating of light toning. This is not a "dirty" coin at all nor are there any spots. Miss Liberty and the details are fully struck and stand out. The eye appeal is fantastic! PCGS 12, NGC 24, CAC 5. PCGS has only graded three coins higher. The last PCGS CAC piece to sell in a major auction brought $17,625 in January 2015 (which was a weak sale). That was forever ago too. The current published prices are all wrong since NONE have been sold publicly for years. We assure you; this date and grade is not common by any stretch. Cert. Number 44759432 PCGS # 8742

A lovely borderline GEM. Sharply struck and boldly lustrous the surfaces have a thick golden frost and are ultra clean. The only "flaw" is a minor curving incuse mark where something came between the die and planchet creating a "strike through" error (not noted on the holder). Very cool. PCGS 756, NGC 437. The PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $3,000 and this "strike through" will entice strong bidding. Cert. Number 43962513 PCGS # 8747

Among the FINEST approved by CAC, this near-GEM is bested by just five coins at PCGS. Only 74,041 pieces were struck at the New Orleans Mint this year, and while this date and Mint is obtainable up through the grade of MS62, finer pieces are tough to locate. Doug Winter believes that the top coins listed in the PCGS and NGC (MS66) data are represented by a single example which increases the stature of this piece. A bold, delightfully lustrous and totally original example. The surfaces gleam with a sweeping cartwheel brilliance. Rich, original orange-gold toning graces both sides, and the surfaces are not hacked up like most of the examples repatriated from overseas holdings. PCGS 21, NGC 5, CAC 8. PCGS has graded just five coins finer, four in MS64+ and a 66. The most recent comp was the PCGS MS63 CAC from the Fairmont-Hendricks Collection which brought $9,300 in April 2022. We sold a PCGS MS64+ CAC back in 2015 for $10,869. We think this coin will realize in excess of current published levels. Do not let this important condition rarity slip your grasp. Good luck. Cert. Number 44612090 PCGS # 8748

WOW, WOW, WOW! This coin has it all! Do NOT look at the grade on the holder, look at the coin! This coin is a GEM! This is the SINGLE FINEST 1901-S eagle to be awarded a GOLD CAC bean. Clearly when this coin was graded over 30 years ago, PCGS's standard was very conservative. We have seen MS65s that do not have the blazing luster, sharp strike, and clean surfaces that this rattler does! Rich two tone gold color is deeper, more orange at the rims, and brighter in the centers. The devices are razor sharp. The color, details, and surfaces are blazingly brilliant with a bold cartwheel luster. The eye appeal is AMAZING! PCGS 5889, NGC 7771, CAC GOLD 1. In its most recent appearance, it realized $5,760 in December 2021--that price is spread between MS65+ and MS66! We anticipate this GEM will again bring a very strong bid. Good luck. Cert. Number 6023028 PCGS # 8749

A VERY RARE and underrated date in GEM. Warm honey gold with rose and yellow accents that come out boldly when the lustrous surfaces are rotated in a light. Sharply struck devices have a nice frost and the eye appeal is very pleasing overall with no distracting marks. PCGS 11, NGC 5. The last one sold in 2016! That speaks volumes to the rarity! The current PCGS Price Guide value is $10,000. If you are building a $10 Lib Registry Set, do not overlook this GEM! Cert. Number 45047052 PCGS # 8759

One of the better 1906 $10's you'll see! Only when using a strong glass can you see a few scattered tiny ticks and frost breaks. Nothing stands out. There are a few light toning dots scattered around proving this coins total originality. A strong luster shows off the totally original colors of pale orange gold. Miss Liberty and the details are frosty and fully struck. The eye appeal is excellent! PCGS 11, NGC 5, CAC 4. PCGS has graded only this coin an MS65+ with 4 higher There is no record of this coin ever selling at auction. The current Collectors Universe value is $15,000. This is the exact coin that is eagerly being sought in todays bullish gold market. Good luck! Cert. Number 42319862 PCGS # 8759

The year 1907 was a major transition year in the U.S. gold coinage, going from the long lived Liberty Head $10 to the Indian Head series. This is a handsome and brilliantly lustrous example from the final coinage of Liberty Head $10s. Sharply struck and boasting a gorgeous rich golden color, this coin has a great look. Housed in an OGH. PCGS 10077, NGC 8219. The most recent example sold for $3,120 in April 2022. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $1,750 and it jumps to $2,500 in MS64. Worthy of a CHOICE date or type set, or any "stack" of gold coins. Cert. Number 3296268 PCGS # 8763

A satiny and well struck example of this popular Indian Head $10 date. Frosty luster and nice original surfaces are free of distracting marks. PCGS 5023, NGC 5020. The most recent examples sold for $2,468 and $1,645 in our May 2022 Regency Auction. The current PCGS Price Guide value is $3,000. This one, housed in an old blue tag holder, will sell toward the high end of the range. Cert. Number 3413491 PCGS # 8882

Straw-gold, honey-wheat golden color is enlivened by a thick satiny frost. Well struck and minimally marked, this VERY CHOICE example has a nice look. PCGS 13236, NGC 17557, CAC 1330. The CAC CPG value is $2,500 and the PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $3,000. A great coin for the PCGS/CAC 20th Century gold type set. Cert. Number 38493690 PCGS # 8884

Have a super nice above average piece here. The surfaces are very clean and smooth. Only using a strong glass can you find some small hits and frost breaks. A strong luster shows off totally original gold/pale orange gold colors (and some slightly thicker gold toning). There are NO spots or stains. Miss Liberty and the details are sharply struck. There is NO question this piece was never messed with. The eye appeal is really nice! PCGS 137, NGC 155, CAC 31. The last PCGS CAC MS66 piece to sell in auction brought $11,456 in October 2015-a lifetime ago! Today, the current sight UNSEEN WHOLESALE BID is $18,000-and no one can buy any at that price. These certainly are NOT as common as you might think! Cert. Number 25590194 PCGS # 8884

This is a wonderful looking and "crusty" CHOICE example of this popular date. A brilliant luster blooms boldly with a strong cartwheel swirl on both sides. Sharply struck devices stand out. This has the look of a European bank hoard holding, and not one of the Saddle Ridge Hoard coins. PCGS 847, NGC 443. The current PCGS Price Guide value is listed at $5,500 and the most recent sold for $4,800 in May 2022. This date is quite scarce finer, and should bring a strong bid. Good luck. Cert. Number 40851069 PCGS # 9021

This date is VERY RARE in GEM, coins like this MS64 will have to do for most collectors. A glowing satiny mint frost captivates the viewer as you rotate this coin in a light. Pleasing color and nice quality surfaces are not hacked up or with lots of serious contact of any kind. The eye appeal is lovely. PCGS 652, NGC 594. There is a wide range of recent APRs, from $3,840 to $7,200, and the current Collectors Universe value is listed at $6,000. RARE finer, we would expect strong bidding Cert. Number 39089634 PCGS # 9027