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Below are several new coins from a large collection that recently came our way. We have many more to list here, but let’s start with these pieces. In the coming days we will offer early coppers, bust quarters and halves, and much more. Thanks for looking!
TERMS: We offer a 7 day unconditional 100% return privilege for this offering. PayPal, credit cards (through my secure web site), check or money order are all accepted. I have a new website that is currently being tested and I may ask some purchasers to checkout through the shopping cart system. As always, feel free to email (dennis@tarrant-numismatica.com), pm or call me at 616-901-4681 if you have questions or comments. Reasonable offers will be considered, so please do not hesitate to ask. Shipping is included in the prices. Thank you, Dennis
1787 Fugio copper, N-17-S, R.5, LDS. A well balanced example of the first coin struck under the authority of the United States government. Both sides are perfectly centered and the design details are sharp, save for a couple of localized areas of weakness that are characteristic of this rare die marriage. The medium chocolate-brown coloration effectively conceals a small area of surface roughness at 4 o'clock on the obverse. 17-S is rarely offered for sale. Interestingly, the example offered here is a later die state as evinced by the heavy clash marks visible on the obverse. Nearly all examples seen--and there aren't many--were struck before the dies were damaged. By the grading standards of the TPGs, this coin would grade EF or better. A couple of AU (NGC) examples recently sold for over $1,300, yet they have less detail than this piece and the surface quality is less desirable. PRICE: $1,195
1787 Fugio, N-6-W, R.5. Milk-chocolate devices are attractively framed by darker patination in the fields, making for an aesthetically pleasing coin. Although this piece saw much service during the early years of our country, all of the important details are crisp and clear. A picture-perfect example of this increasingly popular type coin at a reasonable price. Priced at $580
1821 Dime, JR-7, R.2. Unusually well struck for the variety, as most display weakness at the rim from star 7 to star 10. Both dies of this variety were only used to strike this variety. Traces of mint luster are observed in the protected areas near the periphery. Early dimes in such an original state are becoming increasingly difficult to locate. PRICE: $412
1827 Dime, JR-11, R.2. Although this variety is known for localized strike weakness, the current example also suffered from a poor strike. The surface quality, however, defines this example as a solid VF coin. Variegated russet and sea-green patination combine with gun metal gray surfaces on this original piece. Priced to sell at $272
1891 Seated Liberty Dime, MS65 PCGS. Rich, satiny luster shimmers off both sides of this little Gem. Russet and indigo tones have settled into the obverse margins, while the reverse swirls with a broader combination of citrus and sea-green tones. The scuffs visible on the reverse image are on the holder and not the coin. Although this final-year Seated dime issue is available at the MS65 level, not all examples possess this level of eye appeal. If you would like an image of the coin in the PCGS holder, please contact us. PRICE: $775
PREVIOUS OFFERINGS BUT NOW WITH REDUCED PRICES:
One of 42,000 struck in 1972 to celebrate Jamaica's 10th anniversary of independence, this large $10 coin contains 1.46 ounces of silver. The toning is what makes this Gem Unc piece special, with electric-blue iridescence at the peripheries and centers comprised of lavender and rose hues. Melt value alone is $25. PRICE: $45
1863 Frederick Rollwagen, Jr. Civil War Merchant Token, NY Fuld-630BI-1A. A difficult piece to image. I grade this example as MS63 Red and Brown. It is actually more Red than Brown, and the next owner will be pleasantly surprised when it arrives in the mail. It is lustrous with hints of semi-prooflikeness on the obverse. An NGC MS64 Brown sold two years ago at Heritage for $276. Take a look at that piece (which looks AU to me) and then compare it to the example offered here. Big difference. It is also a later die state (note break at 12 o'clock on the obverse). I offer this example at $175 and guarantee that it will certify at my grade at NGC, or I will refund the purchase price and grading fees.
Rulau HT-815, DeWitt-WHH-1840-55, Satterlee-102, R.4. Issued around the time of the 1840 election to promote William Henry Harrison’s campaign. There are several similar tokens and all are holed (as issued). The example offered here is scarce, especially in high grade. This piece is an AU55, having some original brass coloration in the protected areas. NGC would grade it as MS, without question, but then again they seem to have developed their own relaxed grading standard for tokens and medals. It is sad to see EF and AU coins in their MS holders, but, as I always say, buy the coin and not the plastic. PRICE: $95
HK-765, R-5 (76-200 known) per the new Hibler/Kappen reference. These were struck in 1893 after the assisination of Chicago mayor Carter H. Harrison and are actually metallic receipts for the $1 memorial contribution. This is an decent AU example despite a dig on Harrison's right shoulder. $40
Duo of 1933-34 Ford dollars from the Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago. The 1933 is HK-465 (AU) and the 1934 is HK-466 (Unc.), both R.2. $50 for the pair.
1805 Half Dollar, O-110, R.5. The consignor of this example stated to me that he and other early half dollar specialists have concurred that what appears to be a scratch on the reverse is actually a planchet flaw. Since we have not yet had the opportunity to examine this coin, we will be conservative and ask any potential buyers to consider the flaw to be a scratch. That being said, we would like to point out the positive attributes of this early half dollar, namely the attractive, original patina and the rarity of the variety. The obverse rim weakness is typical for O-110. This piece will appeal to fans of Draped Bust halves on a budget, as well as variety collectors. Grade: Net VG8. PRICE: $285
1806/5 Half Dollar, O-101, R.3, Doubled Edge Lettering Error. Dove-gray surfaces with amber highlights throughout. Hints of iridescence are observed within the protected areas, thus suggesting a higher technical grade, but a few minor disturbances in the right obverse field lands this example at the VF25 level. An attractive Draped Bust half with the added bonus of a seldom seen edge lettering error. Offered at $670.
1814/3 Half Dollar, O-101a, R.2. Pleasing gunmetal-gray toning over mostly smooth surfaces. This late die state displays numerous die breaks and clash marks. The rim weakness is typical for the variety when found in the lower grade levels and, as such, this coin actually has claims to a higher grade, but we are being conservative with our VG8 assessment. The 1814/3 overdate is one of the more popular varieties in the series and always in demand. $270
1818/7 Half Dollar, Small 8, O-102a, R.2. Well circulated, but charming nonetheless. The few flaws visible in the images provided here are commensurate with the assigned grade and do little to detract from the eye appeal of this piece. In the O-102a die state, the upper loop of the final 8 in the date is filled. List price: $110
This pleasing 1827 fifty cent piece displays ample luster and abundant detail. Subtle iridescent hues of pale-green, ocean-blue, and violet progress naturally from the peripheries toward the devices that themselves are accented with lighter highpoint color. Graded AU50 by PCGS. Offered at $615.
................................................Below are several new coins from a large collection that recently came our way. We have many more to list here, but let’s start with these pieces. In the coming days we will offer early coppers, bust quarters and halves, and much more. Thanks for looking!
TERMS: We offer a 7 day unconditional 100% return privilege for this offering. PayPal, credit cards (through my secure web site), check or money order are all accepted. I have a new website that is currently being tested and I may ask some purchasers to checkout through the shopping cart system. As always, feel free to email (dennis@tarrant-numismatica.com), pm or call me at 616-901-4681 if you have questions or comments. Reasonable offers will be considered, so please do not hesitate to ask. Shipping is included in the prices. Thank you, Dennis
1787 Fugio copper, N-17-S, R.5, LDS. A well balanced example of the first coin struck under the authority of the United States government. Both sides are perfectly centered and the design details are sharp, save for a couple of localized areas of weakness that are characteristic of this rare die marriage. The medium chocolate-brown coloration effectively conceals a small area of surface roughness at 4 o'clock on the obverse. 17-S is rarely offered for sale. Interestingly, the example offered here is a later die state as evinced by the heavy clash marks visible on the obverse. Nearly all examples seen--and there aren't many--were struck before the dies were damaged. By the grading standards of the TPGs, this coin would grade EF or better. A couple of AU (NGC) examples recently sold for over $1,300, yet they have less detail than this piece and the surface quality is less desirable. PRICE: $1,195
1787 Fugio, N-6-W, R.5. Milk-chocolate devices are attractively framed by darker patination in the fields, making for an aesthetically pleasing coin. Although this piece saw much service during the early years of our country, all of the important details are crisp and clear. A picture-perfect example of this increasingly popular type coin at a reasonable price. Priced at $580
1821 Dime, JR-7, R.2. Unusually well struck for the variety, as most display weakness at the rim from star 7 to star 10. Both dies of this variety were only used to strike this variety. Traces of mint luster are observed in the protected areas near the periphery. Early dimes in such an original state are becoming increasingly difficult to locate. PRICE: $412
1827 Dime, JR-11, R.2. Although this variety is known for localized strike weakness, the current example also suffered from a poor strike. The surface quality, however, defines this example as a solid VF coin. Variegated russet and sea-green patination combine with gun metal gray surfaces on this original piece. Priced to sell at $272
1891 Seated Liberty Dime, MS65 PCGS. Rich, satiny luster shimmers off both sides of this little Gem. Russet and indigo tones have settled into the obverse margins, while the reverse swirls with a broader combination of citrus and sea-green tones. The scuffs visible on the reverse image are on the holder and not the coin. Although this final-year Seated dime issue is available at the MS65 level, not all examples possess this level of eye appeal. If you would like an image of the coin in the PCGS holder, please contact us. PRICE: $775
PREVIOUS OFFERINGS BUT NOW WITH REDUCED PRICES:
One of 42,000 struck in 1972 to celebrate Jamaica's 10th anniversary of independence, this large $10 coin contains 1.46 ounces of silver. The toning is what makes this Gem Unc piece special, with electric-blue iridescence at the peripheries and centers comprised of lavender and rose hues. Melt value alone is $25. PRICE: $45
1863 Frederick Rollwagen, Jr. Civil War Merchant Token, NY Fuld-630BI-1A. A difficult piece to image. I grade this example as MS63 Red and Brown. It is actually more Red than Brown, and the next owner will be pleasantly surprised when it arrives in the mail. It is lustrous with hints of semi-prooflikeness on the obverse. An NGC MS64 Brown sold two years ago at Heritage for $276. Take a look at that piece (which looks AU to me) and then compare it to the example offered here. Big difference. It is also a later die state (note break at 12 o'clock on the obverse). I offer this example at $175 and guarantee that it will certify at my grade at NGC, or I will refund the purchase price and grading fees.
Rulau HT-815, DeWitt-WHH-1840-55, Satterlee-102, R.4. Issued around the time of the 1840 election to promote William Henry Harrison’s campaign. There are several similar tokens and all are holed (as issued). The example offered here is scarce, especially in high grade. This piece is an AU55, having some original brass coloration in the protected areas. NGC would grade it as MS, without question, but then again they seem to have developed their own relaxed grading standard for tokens and medals. It is sad to see EF and AU coins in their MS holders, but, as I always say, buy the coin and not the plastic. PRICE: $95
HK-765, R-5 (76-200 known) per the new Hibler/Kappen reference. These were struck in 1893 after the assisination of Chicago mayor Carter H. Harrison and are actually metallic receipts for the $1 memorial contribution. This is an decent AU example despite a dig on Harrison's right shoulder. $40
Duo of 1933-34 Ford dollars from the Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago. The 1933 is HK-465 (AU) and the 1934 is HK-466 (Unc.), both R.2. $50 for the pair.
1805 Half Dollar, O-110, R.5. The consignor of this example stated to me that he and other early half dollar specialists have concurred that what appears to be a scratch on the reverse is actually a planchet flaw. Since we have not yet had the opportunity to examine this coin, we will be conservative and ask any potential buyers to consider the flaw to be a scratch. That being said, we would like to point out the positive attributes of this early half dollar, namely the attractive, original patina and the rarity of the variety. The obverse rim weakness is typical for O-110. This piece will appeal to fans of Draped Bust halves on a budget, as well as variety collectors. Grade: Net VG8. PRICE: $285
1806/5 Half Dollar, O-101, R.3, Doubled Edge Lettering Error. Dove-gray surfaces with amber highlights throughout. Hints of iridescence are observed within the protected areas, thus suggesting a higher technical grade, but a few minor disturbances in the right obverse field lands this example at the VF25 level. An attractive Draped Bust half with the added bonus of a seldom seen edge lettering error. Offered at $670.
1814/3 Half Dollar, O-101a, R.2. Pleasing gunmetal-gray toning over mostly smooth surfaces. This late die state displays numerous die breaks and clash marks. The rim weakness is typical for the variety when found in the lower grade levels and, as such, this coin actually has claims to a higher grade, but we are being conservative with our VG8 assessment. The 1814/3 overdate is one of the more popular varieties in the series and always in demand. $270
1818/7 Half Dollar, Small 8, O-102a, R.2. Well circulated, but charming nonetheless. The few flaws visible in the images provided here are commensurate with the assigned grade and do little to detract from the eye appeal of this piece. In the O-102a die state, the upper loop of the final 8 in the date is filled. List price: $110
This pleasing 1827 fifty cent piece displays ample luster and abundant detail. Subtle iridescent hues of pale-green, ocean-blue, and violet progress naturally from the peripheries toward the devices that themselves are accented with lighter highpoint color. Graded AU50 by PCGS. Offered at $615.
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