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Colonial Coinage
Half Cent
Several available including an 1800 from the Whaling City Collection.
Large Cents
1794 S-30, Almost Uncirculated
A beautiful brown early copper with virtually no wear, but..... there are some areas of corrosion on both the obverse and reverse. Let me know if you would like to look at this one, on approval, which is what I would suggest 19950.
1816 N-7a, Gem Proof-like Brown Uncirculated
Ex. R. E. Naftzger, Jack Collins, and probably Louis Helfenstein, graded MS-65, by Mr. Naftzger, and I wholeheartedly agree. This coin is proof-like, as well. A beautiful brown coin, which is listed in the new Condition Census book as #1!! 12500.
1854 Very Choice Uncirculated, N-8
Ex. Holmes, Norweb, not a rare variety, but nearly full red on the obverse, reverse more mellowed to red and brown 995.
Small Cents
1860 Brilliant Gem Proof
A lovely copper-nickel proof 3950.
Three Cent Silver
1862 Gem Uncirculated
PCGS 64, toned 995.
Three Cent Nickel (Trickel)
1871 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated
A very scarce date in this gorgeous condition, nearly fully struck, lustrous, PCGS MS 64 995.
1884 Gem Proof-like Brilliant Uncirculated
This date appears to be the most difficult one to obtain, as a business strike, rare 22500.
Half Dimes
1797 V-4, Gem Uncirculated, possibly finest known
Sixteen stars, gorgeous, toned, gem uncirculated. The finest specimen that I can remember seeing, very possibly the finest known. PCGS MS 65 140000.
1797 Thirteen stars, never used
This coin has a slightly rough surface, but in my opinion was never used in commerce. An extremely scarce coin 75000.
1829 V-2 Gem Proof-like Uncirculated
Toned, blues, red, green, proof-like, Gem uncirculated 3750.
Another, V-3, GEM, brilliant white, streak on the reverse, extremely sharp 3750.
Another, V-7, this one a very choice Proof, toned light brown 9950.
Another, V-7, Gem Brilliant Uncirculated 2975.
Another, this one, V-13, Gem Uncirculated, blue green toning, brighter in the centers 3750.
Another, V-14, Brilliant Gem Uncirculated, mostly brilliant, with peripheral toning 3750.
1830 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated
V-4, blue, green, Gem Uncirculated 2975.
1832 V-1 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated
Gem Brilliant Uncirculated, Ex. Robert Marks, American Auction Association, lot 206 2975.
Another, Gem Brilliant Uncirculated, V-12 2750.
1833 V-1 Gem Uncirculated
Gem toned uncirculated, Ex. John Jay Pittman, lot 441 2950.
1837 No Stars Superb Gem, DMPL, toned Uncirculated
A spectacularly mostly deep blue toned superb gem deep mirror prooflike uncirculated coin worthy of the finest type set, PCGS MS 65, I'm certain that it is far, far better, you be the judge 29750.
Another, gem toned uncirculated 3750.
and finally a very choice toned, mostly Blue-grey, fully proof-like, near gem 2950.
1862 Superb GEM Uncirculated
Spectacular, gorgeous multicolor toning, superb Gem Uncirculated 3750.
1864 Gem Uncirculated
NGC MS 64,definitely nicer, a rare Civil War issue 3495.
Nickels
I have just received an small collection of GEM liberty nickels. Please contact me, jmlbc@comcast.net with any dates that might interest you.
1913-D, Type One GEM Brilliant Uncirculated
Gorgeous, gold and blue patina 995.
1919-D Gem Brilliant Uncirculated
Very well struck, lightly toned, PCGS MS 64 7450.
Dimes
1805 JR 2 Very Choice Uncirculated
Frosty & original, lightly toned, near Gem, this is a beautiful early dime, NGC MS 63, but underappreciated by my colleagues there 27500.
1829 Gem Toned Uncirculated
Multi-colored, deeply toned Gem, very sharply struck, NGC MS 65 8475.
1833 JR 6 Superb GEM Uncirculated
Mostly white, with some light peripheral toning 14750.
1835 JR 1 Gem Uncirculated
Ex. Eliasberg, lightly toned, fully struck, lustrous 8450.
1837 No Stars, Very Choice Uncirculated
Near Gem, beautifully toned 3950.
1855 Arrows Gem Uncirculated
Brilliant, with light brown at edges 5450.
1864 GEM Uncirculated
Mostly brilliant, with light peripheral toning, well struck with light clashing. Quite scarce Civil War date 4995.
1874 Nearly Gem Brilliant Uncirculated
White, with some light brown at the rims, nearly a gem, but for a couple of ticks. Gorgeous, arrows at date design, PCGS MS-63 2750.
1892-O Very Choice Deep Mirror Proof-like Uncirculated
This coin really looks like a Proof that was struck with the "O" mintmark. Very choice Uncirculated, mostly brilliant with light toning here and there 3950.
1893 Superb Gem Uncirculated
Deeply toned, with blues, oranges and gold 3495.
1893-S Very Choice Uncirculated, Triple "S"
Very Choice Uncirculated, PCGS MS 64, Triple "S" mintmark, quite scarce. $6250.
1894-O Gem Uncirculated
Fully struck gem, charcoal blue green toning with bright centers. Very rare. 13950.
1895 Gem Uncirculated
Mostly white obverse, toning on reverse, scarce, PCGS MS 63 2995.
1897-O Gem Uncirculated
White, very scarce 4750.
1901 Very Choice Uncirculated
ANACS MS 63, mostly white 295.
1946-S Roosevelt, Deep Mirror Proof-like Gem Uncirculated
This is the first Roosevelt Dime that I have ever listed, and although I own thousands of Roosevelts, this one is truly outstanding because it is a deep mirror proof-like. I spoke with an expert in branch mint proof-likes, Bill Paul, of Philadelphia, and was told that some other "S" dimes come proof-like, but this date is much rarer. Not the most valuable coin, but one of the most unusual 995.
Twenty Cents
1875 Gem Proof-like BU
A stunning white, proof-like and very attractive 8500.
1875-CC GEM Uncirculated
Fully struck, quite scarce, as such. Beautifully toned original GEM uncirculated, which PCGS has graded MS 64, inappropriately, IMHO 19995.
Quarters
1815 Gem Uncirculated
Razor sharp, brilliant uncirculated Gem, light gold at the rims, PCGS MS 63, but another case of a differing opinion. You make up your own mind, please 34950.
1825/4/3 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated
White, glittering gem, PCGS MS 64 32750.
1838 Capped Bust Gem Uncirculated
Mostly brilliant, with peripheral blue-gray, NGC MS 64 27950.
I am now marketing the final group of the Nevada seated liberty quarter collection. Consisting of over fifty coins, a couple of highlights include an EF/AU 1870-CC and the finest known 1867-S. Contact me for more specifics!
1861 Gem Uncirculated
The easiest obtainable Civil War date. Fully struck, lightly clashed, lightly toned, PCGS MS 64 3995.
1864 Gem Uncirculated
Lightly toned, low mintage Civil War date 4995.
1877-S Gem Uncirculated
Brilliant, creamy white 2250.
1881 Gem Proof
Peripherally toned, gem proof, beautiful 2995.
1885 Gem Uncirculated
Mostly brilliant with some obverse peripheral toning, another low mintage date 2450.
1887 Gem Uncirculated
Toned with weak strike on the stars 1950.
1917-S T. 1 Superb Full Head Gem Uncirculated
Blazing white, essentially perfect frosty GEM! 8950.
1918-S Gem Full Head Uncirculated
PCGS MS 64 FH, lightly toned 18450.
Half Dollars
1806 O-123' Gem Proof-like Uncirculated
My client has owned this piece for at least thirty years, having purchased it from Ed Milas of Rarcoa in Chicago. It is a very well struck example of O-123 without any die breaks and is far scarcer than a normal 123 that has die breaks and a weakly struck reverse center. The coin is wholly proof-like and naturally toned Gem Uncirculated specimen, clearly the finest of the die marriage and possibly of the entire date. It is my client's favorite coin and will probably be at least one of your favorites, as well. 125,000.
1807 O-113 GEM Uncirculated, Small Stars
This coin is a spectacularly toned GEM Uncirculated, prooflike, and the finest known 1807 half, period. Ex. lot #296 Lester Merkin's sale of 3/15/67, an incredible offering of early halves following his landmark offering of the Helfenstein Large cents and dimes in his 4/66 auction, Lester raved about this coin. It was then included in a collection offered by Merkin in 2/12/72, lot #133 and purchased there by Bernard Kalmanson, an advanced NYC collector of gorgeous coins. His collection was sold by Stack's in the 1970's, where Jim Pryor purchased the coin. Jim, an advanced collector of quality halves, who really loved his coins, was an extremely appreciative owner and his collection was sold by Bowers & Merena in 1996, after his passing two years prior. I am selling it for the current owner, a collector of first year of issue gem prooflike coins. PCGS MS-65, but I believe a current examination would yield a higher numerical grade. It really doesn't make any difference what # is on the holder, as this is the BEST one. An interesting note: I was personally in attendance at three and maybe all of the auction sales mentioned. I have an initialed copy of the 1967 sale, but am not 100% sure that I was there. 140,000.
1822 O-108a Gem Uncirculated
Toned obverse, mostly brilliant reverse 8495.
1826 O-118 Superb Gem Uncirculated
Fully struck, toned blues and greys. The finest quality early half in my inventory. Improperly graded PCGS, MS 64 42500.
1829 GEM Uncirculated
Fully struck, white, with slight peripheral toning 10950.
1832 O-102 Gem Uncirculated
Fully struck, except for stars 7-9 and correspondingly on reverse. Lightly toned on obverse and multi-colored on reverse. A gorgeous coin. 7500.
1832 O-118 Choice Proof
Another class 2. This one is brilliant with deep mirrors, but has some frosty areas 14950.
1879 Superb Gem Proof
NGC graded, PF 67 Cameo, gorgeous champagne and blue toning, simply stunning 12500.
1901 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated
A white frosty gem 4450.
1902 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated
White. Ex James Bennett Pryor 4450.
1906-D GEM Uncirculated
Brilliant white with slight peripheral toning, PCGS MS 64. 4450.
1911-D Gem Uncirculated
Grey, brown toned, ex-John Pittman, 2950.
1918-D Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
Weak centers and head, otherwise Gem. 9450.
1920 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated
Brilliant white, fully struck Gem, PCGS MS 64. 5450.
1920-D Very Choice Uncirculated
Mostly brilliant, with some very light toning 5750.
1929-D Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
Well struck, white, very choice Brilliant Uncirculated, PCGS MS 63 1495.
1934-S Nearly gem Brilliant Uncirculated
Some light toning, mostly brilliant. Your collection will be the first that this coin has ever been in because it was saved by the family of a San Francisco merchant for 65 years, PCGS MS 64 3450.
Early Silver Dollars
1795 Flowing Hair, Three Leaves, extremely fine
B-7, original & natural, but with a chip out of edge that appears to a planchet flaw 12750.
Seated Liberty Silver Dollars
Many new coins additionally from the Whaling City collection. Please ask about specific dates.
1853 Choice Uncirculated
Blue grey toned, very well struck, NGC MS-63 8250.
1859 Brilliant Gem Proof
NGC graded, PF 65 Cameo, quite scarce 19950.
1859 Very Choice Uncirculated
Brilliant white with a few very light reverse hairlines, NGC MS 62, incorrectly IMHO 15950.
1862 Choice Uncirculated
Key, civil war date, rare, very sharp, toned 4950.
1863 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
A very scarce Civil War issue, very choice brilliant uncirculated, NGC MS 64 14950.
1868 Gem Proof
A gorgeous coin, peripherally toned dark brown, brilliant centers, ANACS Proof 64, Cameo 12500.
Morgan Dollars
A great set in stock from the Whaling City collection. Please ask about specific dates.
1878 8 Feather Proof Very Choice Proof, near Gem
Fully brilliant with just a few very light hairlines. My colleagues at PCGS totally missed this one, listing it as PR-61CAM 4950.
1878 8 Feather Vam 23 Choice Uncirculated
White, proof-like and very popular as one of the "Top 100" 895.
1880-O Gem Brilliant Uncirculated
Well struck, very few marks, fully lustrous, with light brown peripheral toning, ANACS MS 64 19500.
1882-O/S Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
Very clean, brilliant, PCGS MS 63, but very choice BU in my estimation 4495.
1883-S Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
Old PCGS MS 62, but seemingly absurd. Brilliant white, very choice BU 4995.
1883-CC Nearly Perfect Brilliant Uncirculated
Fully struck, blazing white brilliant uncirculated. Essentially perfect. I cannot say any more. PCGS MS 67 44950.
1885-S Gem Brilliant Uncirculated
Blazing white, proof-like (Obverse only) Gem 4750.
1886-S/S Very Choice Deep Mirror Proof-like Brilliant Uncirculated
White, DMPL, the Vam-2, S/S variety, scarce, ANACS MS 63 DMPL 5475.
1887/6 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Deep Mirror Proof-like
This first generation PCGS MS 65 is proof-like for sure, nearly DMPL. Rare 9950.
1890-O Very Choice toned Deep Mirror Proof-like Brilliant Uncirculated
A beautifully toned deep mirror proof-like, quite scarce, PCGS MS 64PL mis-categorized 1995.
1890-S Gem Uncirculated
Fully struck, mostly white with some light brown toning. 995.
1892-O Very Choice Brilliant Proof
Recently discovered, this coin is unquestionably not a commercial striking, although my colleagues at PCGS declined the opportunity to encapsulate it as a proof, because of a lack of documentation or reason for it to be struck. Deep proof surface, not 100% struck up, but far better than the vast majority of the date. Ask to see it, on approval, or at a show in the near future. Please note that I discovered the Bruce Todd 1893-CC proof dollar and the Herb Bergen 1883-O proof dollar, so I do happen to know what I am talking about!! This may very well be a truly unique opportunity! 99750.
1893 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated, Doubled Date
Gem Brilliant white uncirculated, this one is the very interesting doubled, most noticeable on the 3 6950.
1893-O Very Choice Proof-like Brilliant Uncirculated
Very choice proof-like, slightly weak on the breast feathers. Very rare. 19750.
1893-CC Choice Proof-like Brilliant Uncirculated
A bright, frosty white proof-like BU coin, weakly struck in the centers, most likely from the Redfield hoard, as it looks quite similar to those coins. Scarce and very popular, PCGS MS 62 7450.
1895-O Choice Proof-like Brilliant Uncirculated
This proof-like example is among the very rarest of Morgans and is indeed a choice brilliant uncirculated coin. PCGS MS 61 59950.
1897-O Choice, Deep Mirror Proof-like Brilliant Uncirculated
An extremely rare coin, almost certainly less than 5 known of this quality. The 97-O is rare uncirculated, but with the deep mirror surface, out of this world. This coin has full deep mirrors and fully brilliant, is at least Choice BU, and maybe better. I am aware that the Jack Lee specimen of this coin, a PCGS MS 64 DMPL was just sold for well over forty thousand dollars and this is the coin that it replaced in probably what is the next great Morgan collection. An important opportunity for the DMPL collector, ANACS MS 63 DMPL 24950.
1899-S GEM Brilliant, Deep Mirror Proof-like, Brilliant Uncirculated
Another first generation PCGS MS 66 PL that is a DMPL, GEM BU. Quite rare and a candidate for finest known, which it was listed at when it was first encapsulated. A prize for an advanced Morgan collection 29750.
1900-O/CC GEM Brilliant Uncirculated
Second generation PCGS MS 65, it is certainly GEM. Wide, clear, under mintmark 7495.
1901 Doubled Die Reverse, choice almost uncirculated
A very popular variety of a popular date, this one is a beautiful lustrous almost uncirculated specimen 5950.
1902-S GEM Uncirculated
Very clean, dark champagne toned. NGC MS 66, Very pretty 9975.
1904-O GEM Brilliant Uncirculated
Fully Deep Mirror Proof-like, possibly a proof, but I can't find any documentation of this. Incredible! 1500.
1921-D Gem Toned Uncirculated, the 12th coin released
This is the 12th Silver Dollar released from the first 100 coins struck in Denver. The first two coins were presented to two Colorado institutions, one being the School of Mines, were not engraved. Neither of these coins is currently known. The 3rd coin thru the 12th are engraved as follows:
"-- dollar released from 1st 100
ever coined at Denver Mint
Thomas A. Annear Supt."
I believe that all of the 10 engraved coins are known today. The other 88 coins were not engraved and are not traceable. There is a wealth of documentation and research that comes with this coin. The coin is toned and is a Gem. 19750.
Complete set of Peace Dollars
This set was put together by a client's father nearly 40 years ago and is mostly Choice BU. There may be some that are less and there are a few gems, as well. A very well matched set and is housed in 2 deluxe trays. Very pretty. 19995.
1922-D GEM Brilliant Uncirculated
White GEM!!, PCGS MS-65 1995.
1928 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated
Blazing white, nearly perfect Gem Brilliant Uncirculated 4950.
1928-S Gem Brilliant Uncirculated
Lightly toned, fully lustrous, very scarce, PCGS MS 64, but IMHO a Gem. 24950.
1934-S Gem Brilliant Uncirculated
A white, near gem, frosty BU specimen of a key date in this series, NGC MS-65 8750.
Trade Dollars
1873 GEM BU
Frosty, white, well struck 18750.
1874-CC Very Choice BU
White. Very popular mint-mark. 8500.
1875-S Gem Uncirculated
Toned brown and blue, fully struck 8750.
Gold Dollars
Quarter Eagles
1848-D Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
Boldly struck, virtually no marks, slightly dull, quite scarce in this condition 33750.
1861 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated, Doubled Date, Breen 6258
Very, very rare, the first that I can remember seeing. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated, first year of the civil war. Has a lot going for it. 1995.
1894 Brilliant Uncirculated
A low mintage date, PCGS MS-62, semi-prooflike, nearly choice brilliant uncirculated 1950.
1902 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
Full blazing luster, nearly Gem 995.
Three Dollars
1875 J-1437 Proof 65, Cameo
This is a gilt aluminum specimen of the extremely rare and coveted key to the $3 collection. This coin is actually rarer than its gold counterpart. One of only three examples known, this specimen has been in my client's collection for nearly twenty years. NGC PF 65 Cameo 99750.
Half Eagles
1851-O Almost Uncirculated
A very scarce New Orleans date, somewhat unappreciated 3650.
1856-D Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
Fully frosty, choice brilliant uncirculated specimen from a small hoard that was discovered in the last quarter century. Most of these have reached the market. This one has been under-graded by PCGS as MS-61. A really gorgeous coin 34500.
Eagles
1854-O Choice Almost Uncirculated
Rare in this condition, lustrous, choice almost uncirculated 2495.
1860-S Choice Almost Uncirculated
A very rare coin, probably among the finest known of the date 19750.
Double Eagles
1878 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
Quite unusual in this condition, certainly among the very finest known of the date. Satiny, light orange overtones, choice BU, PCGS MS 62 7450.
1889-S Choice Uncirculated
Full mint luster and a few bag marks 5750.
1892-CC Brilliant Uncirculated, proof-like
Quite scarce, this coin is proof-like and nearly choice, a few stray bag marks, PCGS MS 61 14950.
1903-S Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
An uncommon twentieth century Liberty double eagle, fully frosty and lustrous, PCGS MS 64 3750.
Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles
A set which was nearly complete, I have now sold several. Give me a call on any individual coins that you might have on your want list.
COMMEMORATIVE COINAGE
The Whaling City collection contained a complete set from 1892 thru 2007. All of the modern coins are in the original boxes, both BU and Proof. Please inquire about any of interest.
Columbian Exposition Proof Set
We have the distinct privilege to offer for possibly the first time ever, as a unit, a set of the three Columbian Exposition Commemorative Proof Coins. The Isabella quarter and 1892 half dollar are occasionally offered, but in concert with the 1893 half, makes this a unique opportunity. All three are guaranteed proofs, are toned similarly with deep mirrors and are all at least choice. Consider this for the most advanced of collections. 95000.
Half Dollars
1892 Columbian, inserted into a Wells, Fargo & Company heavy cardboard card, together with an outside envelope with seals. Coin is a gorgeous multi-colored proof-like gem. 3950.
1920 Maine Gem Uncirculated
Lightly toned and lustrous, NGC MS 65 595.
1922 Grant Gem Uncirculated
Lustrous, toned, NGC MS-65 895.
We have an Inventory of modern commemorative coins, including a complete set of the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games Proofs in the deluxe wooden chest. Contact us for prices on any that you may need.
Pattern Cents
1859 J-228 P-272 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated
Gem, with a slight discoloration on the Indian's jaw. Full luster. This has the reverse of 1860. 2975. Also have a slightly less attractive coin, as well.
Pattern Three Cents
1865 J-411 P-482 Choice Proof
Regular die obverse, larger wreath on reverse, Choice Proof, PCGS PR 63BN 3950.
1865 J-413 P-484 Re-punched date, unlisted Choice Proof
Not mentioned in either Judd or Pollack, this coin has a distinctly re-punched date, consequently probably quite rare, just two known to me, Choice Proof, PCGS PR 63BN 4950.
1868 J-615 P-680 Very Choice Proof
One of the commoner patterns, but this one has a 180 degree rotated reverse. Very Choice Proof, PCGS PR 64 2450.
1868 J-616 P-682 Very Choice Proof
The same common design, but this one much, much rarer, struck in copper, Very Choice Proof, PCGS PR 64RB 4950.
1868 J-618 P-687 Gem Proof
Another of the commoner patterns, Gem Proof, PCGS PR 64 2750.
1869 J-676 P-753 Very Choice Proof
Another of the commoner patterns. I have two of these in different generation PCGS PR 64 holders, both Very Choice Proof 2450.ea
Pattern Nickels
1866 J-461 P-535 Proof
Washington obverse, this one is slightly dull. 2450.
1866 J-472 P-563 Proof
PCGS PR61BN, R-7 3895.
Pattern Dimes
1870 J-831 P-921 Very Choice Brilliant Proof
Nearly Gem, white with slight toning. Barber's seated design, quite scarce 3450.
1870 J-850 P-957 Very Choice Brilliant Proof
R7, light toning, beautiful proof, PCGS PR 64 2495.
1870 J-868 P-964 Choice Proof
Lightly toned PCGS PR 63, R-7 2495.
1871 J-1080 P-1216 Choice Proof
Longacre's very popular seated liberty obverse with the stars, PCGS PR 63, R7 4950.
also available, J-1081, copper example of the same coin, PCGS PR 60BR, R7 3950. or take the two coins for 8475.
Pattern Quarter
1869 J-728 P-809 GEM Proof
Gorgeous GEM, lightly toned, with some areas of speckled toning, R-7 3975.
Pattern Half
1859 J-239 P-295 Proof
Previously PCGS PF 62, with insert. Light grey with some iridescence at rims. Currently inexpensive 2250.
Pattern Three Dollars
1875 J-1437 Proof 65, Cameo
This is a gilt aluminum specimen of the extremely rare and coveted key to the $3 collection. This coin is actually rarer than its gold counterpart. One of only three examples known, this specimen has been in my client's collection for nearly twenty years. NGC PF 65 Cameo 99750.
Half Cent
Several available including an 1800 from the Whaling City Collection.
Large Cents
1794 S-30, Almost Uncirculated
A beautiful brown early copper with virtually no wear, but..... there are some areas of corrosion on both the obverse and reverse. Let me know if you would like to look at this one, on approval, which is what I would suggest 19950.
1816 N-7a, Gem Proof-like Brown Uncirculated
Ex. R. E. Naftzger, Jack Collins, and probably Louis Helfenstein, graded MS-65, by Mr. Naftzger, and I wholeheartedly agree. This coin is proof-like, as well. A beautiful brown coin, which is listed in the new Condition Census book as #1!! 12500.
1854 Very Choice Uncirculated, N-8
Ex. Holmes, Norweb, not a rare variety, but nearly full red on the obverse, reverse more mellowed to red and brown 995.
Small Cents
1860 Brilliant Gem Proof
A lovely copper-nickel proof 3950.
Three Cent Silver
1862 Gem Uncirculated
PCGS 64, toned 995.
Three Cent Nickel (Trickel)
1871 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated
A very scarce date in this gorgeous condition, nearly fully struck, lustrous, PCGS MS 64 995.
1884 Gem Proof-like Brilliant Uncirculated
This date appears to be the most difficult one to obtain, as a business strike, rare 22500.
Half Dimes
1797 V-4, Gem Uncirculated, possibly finest known
Sixteen stars, gorgeous, toned, gem uncirculated. The finest specimen that I can remember seeing, very possibly the finest known. PCGS MS 65 140000.
1797 Thirteen stars, never used
This coin has a slightly rough surface, but in my opinion was never used in commerce. An extremely scarce coin 75000.
1829 V-2 Gem Proof-like Uncirculated
Toned, blues, red, green, proof-like, Gem uncirculated 3750.
Another, V-3, GEM, brilliant white, streak on the reverse, extremely sharp 3750.
Another, V-7, this one a very choice Proof, toned light brown 9950.
Another, V-7, Gem Brilliant Uncirculated 2975.
Another, this one, V-13, Gem Uncirculated, blue green toning, brighter in the centers 3750.
Another, V-14, Brilliant Gem Uncirculated, mostly brilliant, with peripheral toning 3750.
1830 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated
V-4, blue, green, Gem Uncirculated 2975.
1832 V-1 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated
Gem Brilliant Uncirculated, Ex. Robert Marks, American Auction Association, lot 206 2975.
Another, Gem Brilliant Uncirculated, V-12 2750.
1833 V-1 Gem Uncirculated
Gem toned uncirculated, Ex. John Jay Pittman, lot 441 2950.
1837 No Stars Superb Gem, DMPL, toned Uncirculated
A spectacularly mostly deep blue toned superb gem deep mirror prooflike uncirculated coin worthy of the finest type set, PCGS MS 65, I'm certain that it is far, far better, you be the judge 29750.
Another, gem toned uncirculated 3750.
and finally a very choice toned, mostly Blue-grey, fully proof-like, near gem 2950.
1862 Superb GEM Uncirculated
Spectacular, gorgeous multicolor toning, superb Gem Uncirculated 3750.
1864 Gem Uncirculated
NGC MS 64,definitely nicer, a rare Civil War issue 3495.
Nickels
I have just received an small collection of GEM liberty nickels. Please contact me, jmlbc@comcast.net with any dates that might interest you.
1913-D, Type One GEM Brilliant Uncirculated
Gorgeous, gold and blue patina 995.
1919-D Gem Brilliant Uncirculated
Very well struck, lightly toned, PCGS MS 64 7450.
Dimes
1805 JR 2 Very Choice Uncirculated
Frosty & original, lightly toned, near Gem, this is a beautiful early dime, NGC MS 63, but underappreciated by my colleagues there 27500.
1829 Gem Toned Uncirculated
Multi-colored, deeply toned Gem, very sharply struck, NGC MS 65 8475.
1833 JR 6 Superb GEM Uncirculated
Mostly white, with some light peripheral toning 14750.
1835 JR 1 Gem Uncirculated
Ex. Eliasberg, lightly toned, fully struck, lustrous 8450.
1837 No Stars, Very Choice Uncirculated
Near Gem, beautifully toned 3950.
1855 Arrows Gem Uncirculated
Brilliant, with light brown at edges 5450.
1864 GEM Uncirculated
Mostly brilliant, with light peripheral toning, well struck with light clashing. Quite scarce Civil War date 4995.
1874 Nearly Gem Brilliant Uncirculated
White, with some light brown at the rims, nearly a gem, but for a couple of ticks. Gorgeous, arrows at date design, PCGS MS-63 2750.
1892-O Very Choice Deep Mirror Proof-like Uncirculated
This coin really looks like a Proof that was struck with the "O" mintmark. Very choice Uncirculated, mostly brilliant with light toning here and there 3950.
1893 Superb Gem Uncirculated
Deeply toned, with blues, oranges and gold 3495.
1893-S Very Choice Uncirculated, Triple "S"
Very Choice Uncirculated, PCGS MS 64, Triple "S" mintmark, quite scarce. $6250.
1894-O Gem Uncirculated
Fully struck gem, charcoal blue green toning with bright centers. Very rare. 13950.
1895 Gem Uncirculated
Mostly white obverse, toning on reverse, scarce, PCGS MS 63 2995.
1897-O Gem Uncirculated
White, very scarce 4750.
1901 Very Choice Uncirculated
ANACS MS 63, mostly white 295.
1946-S Roosevelt, Deep Mirror Proof-like Gem Uncirculated
This is the first Roosevelt Dime that I have ever listed, and although I own thousands of Roosevelts, this one is truly outstanding because it is a deep mirror proof-like. I spoke with an expert in branch mint proof-likes, Bill Paul, of Philadelphia, and was told that some other "S" dimes come proof-like, but this date is much rarer. Not the most valuable coin, but one of the most unusual 995.
Twenty Cents
1875 Gem Proof-like BU
A stunning white, proof-like and very attractive 8500.
1875-CC GEM Uncirculated
Fully struck, quite scarce, as such. Beautifully toned original GEM uncirculated, which PCGS has graded MS 64, inappropriately, IMHO 19995.
Quarters
1815 Gem Uncirculated
Razor sharp, brilliant uncirculated Gem, light gold at the rims, PCGS MS 63, but another case of a differing opinion. You make up your own mind, please 34950.
1825/4/3 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated
White, glittering gem, PCGS MS 64 32750.
1838 Capped Bust Gem Uncirculated
Mostly brilliant, with peripheral blue-gray, NGC MS 64 27950.
I am now marketing the final group of the Nevada seated liberty quarter collection. Consisting of over fifty coins, a couple of highlights include an EF/AU 1870-CC and the finest known 1867-S. Contact me for more specifics!
1861 Gem Uncirculated
The easiest obtainable Civil War date. Fully struck, lightly clashed, lightly toned, PCGS MS 64 3995.
1864 Gem Uncirculated
Lightly toned, low mintage Civil War date 4995.
1877-S Gem Uncirculated
Brilliant, creamy white 2250.
1881 Gem Proof
Peripherally toned, gem proof, beautiful 2995.
1885 Gem Uncirculated
Mostly brilliant with some obverse peripheral toning, another low mintage date 2450.
1887 Gem Uncirculated
Toned with weak strike on the stars 1950.
1917-S T. 1 Superb Full Head Gem Uncirculated
Blazing white, essentially perfect frosty GEM! 8950.
1918-S Gem Full Head Uncirculated
PCGS MS 64 FH, lightly toned 18450.
Half Dollars
1806 O-123' Gem Proof-like Uncirculated
My client has owned this piece for at least thirty years, having purchased it from Ed Milas of Rarcoa in Chicago. It is a very well struck example of O-123 without any die breaks and is far scarcer than a normal 123 that has die breaks and a weakly struck reverse center. The coin is wholly proof-like and naturally toned Gem Uncirculated specimen, clearly the finest of the die marriage and possibly of the entire date. It is my client's favorite coin and will probably be at least one of your favorites, as well. 125,000.
1807 O-113 GEM Uncirculated, Small Stars
This coin is a spectacularly toned GEM Uncirculated, prooflike, and the finest known 1807 half, period. Ex. lot #296 Lester Merkin's sale of 3/15/67, an incredible offering of early halves following his landmark offering of the Helfenstein Large cents and dimes in his 4/66 auction, Lester raved about this coin. It was then included in a collection offered by Merkin in 2/12/72, lot #133 and purchased there by Bernard Kalmanson, an advanced NYC collector of gorgeous coins. His collection was sold by Stack's in the 1970's, where Jim Pryor purchased the coin. Jim, an advanced collector of quality halves, who really loved his coins, was an extremely appreciative owner and his collection was sold by Bowers & Merena in 1996, after his passing two years prior. I am selling it for the current owner, a collector of first year of issue gem prooflike coins. PCGS MS-65, but I believe a current examination would yield a higher numerical grade. It really doesn't make any difference what # is on the holder, as this is the BEST one. An interesting note: I was personally in attendance at three and maybe all of the auction sales mentioned. I have an initialed copy of the 1967 sale, but am not 100% sure that I was there. 140,000.
1822 O-108a Gem Uncirculated
Toned obverse, mostly brilliant reverse 8495.
1826 O-118 Superb Gem Uncirculated
Fully struck, toned blues and greys. The finest quality early half in my inventory. Improperly graded PCGS, MS 64 42500.
1829 GEM Uncirculated
Fully struck, white, with slight peripheral toning 10950.
1832 O-102 Gem Uncirculated
Fully struck, except for stars 7-9 and correspondingly on reverse. Lightly toned on obverse and multi-colored on reverse. A gorgeous coin. 7500.
1832 O-118 Choice Proof
Another class 2. This one is brilliant with deep mirrors, but has some frosty areas 14950.
1879 Superb Gem Proof
NGC graded, PF 67 Cameo, gorgeous champagne and blue toning, simply stunning 12500.
1901 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated
A white frosty gem 4450.
1902 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated
White. Ex James Bennett Pryor 4450.
1906-D GEM Uncirculated
Brilliant white with slight peripheral toning, PCGS MS 64. 4450.
1911-D Gem Uncirculated
Grey, brown toned, ex-John Pittman, 2950.
1918-D Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
Weak centers and head, otherwise Gem. 9450.
1920 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated
Brilliant white, fully struck Gem, PCGS MS 64. 5450.
1920-D Very Choice Uncirculated
Mostly brilliant, with some very light toning 5750.
1929-D Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
Well struck, white, very choice Brilliant Uncirculated, PCGS MS 63 1495.
1934-S Nearly gem Brilliant Uncirculated
Some light toning, mostly brilliant. Your collection will be the first that this coin has ever been in because it was saved by the family of a San Francisco merchant for 65 years, PCGS MS 64 3450.
Early Silver Dollars
1795 Flowing Hair, Three Leaves, extremely fine
B-7, original & natural, but with a chip out of edge that appears to a planchet flaw 12750.
Seated Liberty Silver Dollars
Many new coins additionally from the Whaling City collection. Please ask about specific dates.
1853 Choice Uncirculated
Blue grey toned, very well struck, NGC MS-63 8250.
1859 Brilliant Gem Proof
NGC graded, PF 65 Cameo, quite scarce 19950.
1859 Very Choice Uncirculated
Brilliant white with a few very light reverse hairlines, NGC MS 62, incorrectly IMHO 15950.
1862 Choice Uncirculated
Key, civil war date, rare, very sharp, toned 4950.
1863 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
A very scarce Civil War issue, very choice brilliant uncirculated, NGC MS 64 14950.
1868 Gem Proof
A gorgeous coin, peripherally toned dark brown, brilliant centers, ANACS Proof 64, Cameo 12500.
Morgan Dollars
A great set in stock from the Whaling City collection. Please ask about specific dates.
1878 8 Feather Proof Very Choice Proof, near Gem
Fully brilliant with just a few very light hairlines. My colleagues at PCGS totally missed this one, listing it as PR-61CAM 4950.
1878 8 Feather Vam 23 Choice Uncirculated
White, proof-like and very popular as one of the "Top 100" 895.
1880-O Gem Brilliant Uncirculated
Well struck, very few marks, fully lustrous, with light brown peripheral toning, ANACS MS 64 19500.
1882-O/S Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
Very clean, brilliant, PCGS MS 63, but very choice BU in my estimation 4495.
1883-S Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
Old PCGS MS 62, but seemingly absurd. Brilliant white, very choice BU 4995.
1883-CC Nearly Perfect Brilliant Uncirculated
Fully struck, blazing white brilliant uncirculated. Essentially perfect. I cannot say any more. PCGS MS 67 44950.
1885-S Gem Brilliant Uncirculated
Blazing white, proof-like (Obverse only) Gem 4750.
1886-S/S Very Choice Deep Mirror Proof-like Brilliant Uncirculated
White, DMPL, the Vam-2, S/S variety, scarce, ANACS MS 63 DMPL 5475.
1887/6 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Deep Mirror Proof-like
This first generation PCGS MS 65 is proof-like for sure, nearly DMPL. Rare 9950.
1890-O Very Choice toned Deep Mirror Proof-like Brilliant Uncirculated
A beautifully toned deep mirror proof-like, quite scarce, PCGS MS 64PL mis-categorized 1995.
1890-S Gem Uncirculated
Fully struck, mostly white with some light brown toning. 995.
1892-O Very Choice Brilliant Proof
Recently discovered, this coin is unquestionably not a commercial striking, although my colleagues at PCGS declined the opportunity to encapsulate it as a proof, because of a lack of documentation or reason for it to be struck. Deep proof surface, not 100% struck up, but far better than the vast majority of the date. Ask to see it, on approval, or at a show in the near future. Please note that I discovered the Bruce Todd 1893-CC proof dollar and the Herb Bergen 1883-O proof dollar, so I do happen to know what I am talking about!! This may very well be a truly unique opportunity! 99750.
1893 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated, Doubled Date
Gem Brilliant white uncirculated, this one is the very interesting doubled, most noticeable on the 3 6950.
1893-O Very Choice Proof-like Brilliant Uncirculated
Very choice proof-like, slightly weak on the breast feathers. Very rare. 19750.
1893-CC Choice Proof-like Brilliant Uncirculated
A bright, frosty white proof-like BU coin, weakly struck in the centers, most likely from the Redfield hoard, as it looks quite similar to those coins. Scarce and very popular, PCGS MS 62 7450.
1895-O Choice Proof-like Brilliant Uncirculated
This proof-like example is among the very rarest of Morgans and is indeed a choice brilliant uncirculated coin. PCGS MS 61 59950.
1897-O Choice, Deep Mirror Proof-like Brilliant Uncirculated
An extremely rare coin, almost certainly less than 5 known of this quality. The 97-O is rare uncirculated, but with the deep mirror surface, out of this world. This coin has full deep mirrors and fully brilliant, is at least Choice BU, and maybe better. I am aware that the Jack Lee specimen of this coin, a PCGS MS 64 DMPL was just sold for well over forty thousand dollars and this is the coin that it replaced in probably what is the next great Morgan collection. An important opportunity for the DMPL collector, ANACS MS 63 DMPL 24950.
1899-S GEM Brilliant, Deep Mirror Proof-like, Brilliant Uncirculated
Another first generation PCGS MS 66 PL that is a DMPL, GEM BU. Quite rare and a candidate for finest known, which it was listed at when it was first encapsulated. A prize for an advanced Morgan collection 29750.
1900-O/CC GEM Brilliant Uncirculated
Second generation PCGS MS 65, it is certainly GEM. Wide, clear, under mintmark 7495.
1901 Doubled Die Reverse, choice almost uncirculated
A very popular variety of a popular date, this one is a beautiful lustrous almost uncirculated specimen 5950.
1902-S GEM Uncirculated
Very clean, dark champagne toned. NGC MS 66, Very pretty 9975.
1904-O GEM Brilliant Uncirculated
Fully Deep Mirror Proof-like, possibly a proof, but I can't find any documentation of this. Incredible! 1500.
1921-D Gem Toned Uncirculated, the 12th coin released
This is the 12th Silver Dollar released from the first 100 coins struck in Denver. The first two coins were presented to two Colorado institutions, one being the School of Mines, were not engraved. Neither of these coins is currently known. The 3rd coin thru the 12th are engraved as follows:
"-- dollar released from 1st 100
ever coined at Denver Mint
Thomas A. Annear Supt."
I believe that all of the 10 engraved coins are known today. The other 88 coins were not engraved and are not traceable. There is a wealth of documentation and research that comes with this coin. The coin is toned and is a Gem. 19750.
Complete set of Peace Dollars
This set was put together by a client's father nearly 40 years ago and is mostly Choice BU. There may be some that are less and there are a few gems, as well. A very well matched set and is housed in 2 deluxe trays. Very pretty. 19995.
1922-D GEM Brilliant Uncirculated
White GEM!!, PCGS MS-65 1995.
1928 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated
Blazing white, nearly perfect Gem Brilliant Uncirculated 4950.
1928-S Gem Brilliant Uncirculated
Lightly toned, fully lustrous, very scarce, PCGS MS 64, but IMHO a Gem. 24950.
1934-S Gem Brilliant Uncirculated
A white, near gem, frosty BU specimen of a key date in this series, NGC MS-65 8750.
Trade Dollars
1873 GEM BU
Frosty, white, well struck 18750.
1874-CC Very Choice BU
White. Very popular mint-mark. 8500.
1875-S Gem Uncirculated
Toned brown and blue, fully struck 8750.
Gold Dollars
Quarter Eagles
1848-D Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
Boldly struck, virtually no marks, slightly dull, quite scarce in this condition 33750.
1861 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated, Doubled Date, Breen 6258
Very, very rare, the first that I can remember seeing. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated, first year of the civil war. Has a lot going for it. 1995.
1894 Brilliant Uncirculated
A low mintage date, PCGS MS-62, semi-prooflike, nearly choice brilliant uncirculated 1950.
1902 Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
Full blazing luster, nearly Gem 995.
Three Dollars
1875 J-1437 Proof 65, Cameo
This is a gilt aluminum specimen of the extremely rare and coveted key to the $3 collection. This coin is actually rarer than its gold counterpart. One of only three examples known, this specimen has been in my client's collection for nearly twenty years. NGC PF 65 Cameo 99750.
Half Eagles
1851-O Almost Uncirculated
A very scarce New Orleans date, somewhat unappreciated 3650.
1856-D Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
Fully frosty, choice brilliant uncirculated specimen from a small hoard that was discovered in the last quarter century. Most of these have reached the market. This one has been under-graded by PCGS as MS-61. A really gorgeous coin 34500.
Eagles
1854-O Choice Almost Uncirculated
Rare in this condition, lustrous, choice almost uncirculated 2495.
1860-S Choice Almost Uncirculated
A very rare coin, probably among the finest known of the date 19750.
Double Eagles
1878 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
Quite unusual in this condition, certainly among the very finest known of the date. Satiny, light orange overtones, choice BU, PCGS MS 62 7450.
1889-S Choice Uncirculated
Full mint luster and a few bag marks 5750.
1892-CC Brilliant Uncirculated, proof-like
Quite scarce, this coin is proof-like and nearly choice, a few stray bag marks, PCGS MS 61 14950.
1903-S Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated
An uncommon twentieth century Liberty double eagle, fully frosty and lustrous, PCGS MS 64 3750.
Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles
A set which was nearly complete, I have now sold several. Give me a call on any individual coins that you might have on your want list.
COMMEMORATIVE COINAGE
The Whaling City collection contained a complete set from 1892 thru 2007. All of the modern coins are in the original boxes, both BU and Proof. Please inquire about any of interest.
Columbian Exposition Proof Set
We have the distinct privilege to offer for possibly the first time ever, as a unit, a set of the three Columbian Exposition Commemorative Proof Coins. The Isabella quarter and 1892 half dollar are occasionally offered, but in concert with the 1893 half, makes this a unique opportunity. All three are guaranteed proofs, are toned similarly with deep mirrors and are all at least choice. Consider this for the most advanced of collections. 95000.
Half Dollars
1892 Columbian, inserted into a Wells, Fargo & Company heavy cardboard card, together with an outside envelope with seals. Coin is a gorgeous multi-colored proof-like gem. 3950.
1920 Maine Gem Uncirculated
Lightly toned and lustrous, NGC MS 65 595.
1922 Grant Gem Uncirculated
Lustrous, toned, NGC MS-65 895.
We have an Inventory of modern commemorative coins, including a complete set of the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games Proofs in the deluxe wooden chest. Contact us for prices on any that you may need.
Pattern Cents
1859 J-228 P-272 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated
Gem, with a slight discoloration on the Indian's jaw. Full luster. This has the reverse of 1860. 2975. Also have a slightly less attractive coin, as well.
Pattern Three Cents
1865 J-411 P-482 Choice Proof
Regular die obverse, larger wreath on reverse, Choice Proof, PCGS PR 63BN 3950.
1865 J-413 P-484 Re-punched date, unlisted Choice Proof
Not mentioned in either Judd or Pollack, this coin has a distinctly re-punched date, consequently probably quite rare, just two known to me, Choice Proof, PCGS PR 63BN 4950.
1868 J-615 P-680 Very Choice Proof
One of the commoner patterns, but this one has a 180 degree rotated reverse. Very Choice Proof, PCGS PR 64 2450.
1868 J-616 P-682 Very Choice Proof
The same common design, but this one much, much rarer, struck in copper, Very Choice Proof, PCGS PR 64RB 4950.
1868 J-618 P-687 Gem Proof
Another of the commoner patterns, Gem Proof, PCGS PR 64 2750.
1869 J-676 P-753 Very Choice Proof
Another of the commoner patterns. I have two of these in different generation PCGS PR 64 holders, both Very Choice Proof 2450.ea
Pattern Nickels
1866 J-461 P-535 Proof
Washington obverse, this one is slightly dull. 2450.
1866 J-472 P-563 Proof
PCGS PR61BN, R-7 3895.
Pattern Dimes
1870 J-831 P-921 Very Choice Brilliant Proof
Nearly Gem, white with slight toning. Barber's seated design, quite scarce 3450.
1870 J-850 P-957 Very Choice Brilliant Proof
R7, light toning, beautiful proof, PCGS PR 64 2495.
1870 J-868 P-964 Choice Proof
Lightly toned PCGS PR 63, R-7 2495.
1871 J-1080 P-1216 Choice Proof
Longacre's very popular seated liberty obverse with the stars, PCGS PR 63, R7 4950.
also available, J-1081, copper example of the same coin, PCGS PR 60BR, R7 3950. or take the two coins for 8475.
Pattern Quarter
1869 J-728 P-809 GEM Proof
Gorgeous GEM, lightly toned, with some areas of speckled toning, R-7 3975.
Pattern Half
1859 J-239 P-295 Proof
Previously PCGS PF 62, with insert. Light grey with some iridescence at rims. Currently inexpensive 2250.
Pattern Three Dollars
1875 J-1437 Proof 65, Cameo
This is a gilt aluminum specimen of the extremely rare and coveted key to the $3 collection. This coin is actually rarer than its gold counterpart. One of only three examples known, this specimen has been in my client's collection for nearly twenty years. NGC PF 65 Cameo 99750.
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