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    Popular Early Large Cent

    1795 1c PCGS AU53 (S-78, Plain Edge)

    Next Bid: $6,000.00
    Closes: 3D 13H

    PCGS #35729. A lovely piece with satiny, deep chocolate brown surfaces. Boldly defined and quite pleasing for the assigned grade, with some neat die clashing. Almost all of the S-78 issues have this same "pitted planchet," as they all came from the same low quality stock from England.


    Popular Variety

    1955/1955 1c NGC MS64 BN

    Next Bid: $4,500.00
    Closes: 3D 13H

    Popular and very scarce double die Lincoln cent with full, bold doubling on the date and obverse lettering. Satiny milk-chocolate surfaces are highlighted with icy-blue and subtle purple toning over both sides. The overall eye appeal is wonderful!


    Among the Finest Known

    1861/0 H10c PCGS/CAC MS66

    No Reserve
    Next Bid: $2,612.00
    Closes: 3D 13H

    An 1860 date was first punched into the die, after which an 1861 date was punched into the die over the 0. A shockingly beautiful example with colorful hues and soft yet dynamic luster. Only 3 finer at PCGS. CAC approved for quality and eye appeal.


    Famous Key Date

    1896-S 25c PCGS XF45

    No Reserve
    Next Bid: $4,205.00
    Closes: 3D 13H

    Classic key date Barber quarter. One of the 'big 3' keys along with the 1901-S and 1913-S. While plentiful in FR to VG grades, this date is nearly impossible to find in grades as lofty as this lovely XF45. An attractive silvery-gray on the obverse while the reverse remains a much darker clay color, suggesting that this example may have lay in a Whitman album for many decades.


    Among the Finest Known

    1896 50c NGC Proof 66 UCAM

    No Reserve
    Next Bid: $5,520.22
    Closes: 3D 14H

    From a mintage of 762 coins struck in proof format, only 5 have been graded finer between both major grading services. Frosty deep cameo devices rise from the watery fields on this pristine black and white example. The eye appeal is unmatched on this deep cameo gem.


    Tied for Finest Known!

    1949-D 50c PCGS/CAC MS66+ FBL ex: The Bocian Collection

    No Reserve
    Next Bid: $3,700.00
    Closes: 3D 14H

    Popular key date issue of which many were melted down. This impeccably preserved example features mottled russet toning on the obverse and retains 100% of its "original skin." The luster is absolutely unmatched and glows with dynamic movement as the coin is rotated. No distractions whatsoever and appears to be conservatively graded despite the lofty grade. CAC approved for quality and eye appeal.


    Tied for Finest Known!

    1953 50c PCGS/CAC MS66+ FBL ex: The Bocian Collection

    No Reserve
    Next Bid: $2,705.00
    Closes: 3D 14H

    Deeply original with complex blues and touches of orange-gold. A smattering of sienna and russet colors also serve to bear witness to the originality of this piece. Despite the complex toning, the luster still beams strong from beneath. A tough date in FBL and bested by none at any grading service! CAC approved for quality and eye appeal.


    Scarce Bust Dollar Issue

    1803 $1 NGC VF35 (Large 3)

    No Reserve
    Next Bid: $2,800.00
    Closes: 3D 14H

    Popular and scarce late-issue Bust dollar, much tougher than the 1798-1799 issues of this type. Wonderful underlying luster and rose-gold and sky blue tones make for lovely eye appeal. Boldly defined despite it's time in circulation, this would make a great type example.


    Perfectly Original Proof

    1866 $1 PCGS/CAC Proof 64 (Motto)

    No Reserve
    Next Bid: $5,759.00
    Closes: 3D 14H

    First year issue with the Motto added. Only 725 proofs struck, very few of which retain their originality. This example, while presenting slate and battleship gray when viewed straight-on, pops with mottled blues and greens when tilted in direct light. CAC approved for quality and eye appeal.


    First Year Proof Type Coin

    1873 Trade$ PCGS Proof 63 CAM

    No Reserve
    Next Bid: $3,700.00
    Closes: 3D 14H

    Stunning cameo example from a mintage of 865 coins. Untoned save for a light tough of palest gold along the rims, the mirrors are deep and the contrast is sharp. The 1873-78 Trade dollar proofs are much scarcer than the 1880-83 (proof only) issues and are much harder to find.


    Lowball Registry Coin, Proof Only Issue!

    1895 $1 PCGS/CAC Proof 04

    Next Bid: $36,000.00
    Closes: 3D 14H

    The 1895 is generally considered the set-stopping date to a complete Morgan set. Mintage of only 880 coins and no business strikes were issued of this date making it especially desirable for collectors. Here we have the single lowest graded PCGS example, complete with the CAC seal of approval. Mild dove-gray toning throughout, with flashes of perfectly natural, dirty gray-green when tilted in direct light. Several rim bruises on the reverse are present, but not heavy in nature. Likely someone's pocket-piece that they carried around for decades to show off to their friends; now carefully preserved for the collector community.


    Tough Charlotte Issue!

    1839-C $2 1/2 NGC AU58

    No Reserve
    Next Bid: $9,257.00
    Closes: 3D 15H

    Tough date from a mintage of just 18,140. Nice definition and golden-brown and orange toning can be seen throughout. Showcasing several heavy die cracks including the "bridle" vertical die crack through the eagle's beak, and a bisecting obverse die crack between 2 and 8 o'clock which identifies this as the HM-1 die pair.


    Amazing Near-Gem Example

    1909 $2 1/2 NGC MS64

    No Reserve
    Next Bid: $2,605.00
    Closes: 3D 15H

    Mintage of 441,760 coins. Outstanding luster and eye appeal for the grade. Quite stunning in-hand! (For accuracy, the lower obverse edge of the holder has a small chip, though the integrity of the holder remains intact).


    Tied for Finest known!

    1874 $3 PCGS MS61 PL

    No Reserve
    Next Bid: $3,757.00
    Closes: 3D 15H

    PCGS #87998. A visually stunning piece, tied for finest known prooflike example with just two other PCGS examples. Struck from fresh dies the reflectivity beams boldly from both straw-golden sides. Distraction free, though a strike-though is noted between the D in UNITED and the first S in STATES. The overall eye appeal is lovely!


    Rare Early Gold Type

    1807 $5 NGC AU58 (Bust Right)

    No Reserve
    Next Bid: $10,500.00
    Closes: 3D 15H

    From a low mintage of 32,488 pieces, the 1807 Turban Head Half Eagle is the final year of the type. A healthy amount of retained, undisturbed luster remains around the peripheral letters and stars, which also display some mild orange hues. A generally well-struck example with only slight weakness on the eagles breast feathers.