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Superb Type, a Connecticut Commem & a Wonderful, Early Half Dollar Plus Other Coins
TomB
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I have a small assortment of coins listed below. Shipping and insurance are paid for by me and all items may be returned within a one week (7-day) period for complete refund. Payment accepted by personal, bank or business check or money order, USPS money order and PayPal options. I prefer to avoid the use of PayPal with the fees that are associated with this option, but if it is required please let me know. Any questions may be asked within the thread or sent to me via PM or to my email address of tbush@tbnumismatics.com. Thank you for your time.
Additionally, at this time I am also offering an advanced notice email option whereby you may receive descriptions and prices of all new purchases after each major show or, in the event that a larger purchase is made between shows, as soon as I have a nice group of coins. Simply send me a PM with your email address or send an email requesting to be placed on the advanced notice list. I will not hammer you with emails or a sales pitch; only the occasional update to my site.
1) 1837 Feuchtwanger Cent PCGS MS65+ $3,250.00
Holy Feuchtwanger! PCGS has graded only a single MS66 finer than this piece and no other MS65+ examples are known to exist. Both sides are covered in light champagne toning with olive and light blue highlights evenly intermingled and that feature “pull away” toning. The strike is exceptional for the issue, but EN in CENT are weak in between the letters, as is typical. This is an odd little experimental piece that occupies a very important place in US numismatic history. $3,250.00
2) 1858 Three-Cent Silver Type II PCGS MS64/CAC 2,375.00
This is the Type II three-cent silver, which is far and away the most difficult type of three-cent piece to obtain in attractive, mint state. The present coin would likely split collectors into two groups; those that do not like its uncompromising and colorful originality and those who are attracted to its dramatic and somewhat unusual look. I fall into the latter category and believe the coin is a stunning piece that has more than a few claims to full MS65 status and also believe the coin might regrade as MS65. This piece has a rich auburn and blue patina that is scattered across both sides and is quite striking. $2,375.00
3) 1884-S Seated Liberty Dime NGC MS65 $3,450.00
This is a truly scarce date in gem and near-gem condition. It possesses the dusky, somewhat muted type of luster that is a classic among mint state Seated coins. The toning is primarily some auburn with a navy blue hugging the rims. It may be quite a while before a gem or near-gem of this issue becomes available. $3,450.00
4) 1854-O Seated Liberty Quarter with Arrows PCGS MS62/CAC $1,895.00
This is a really lively looking coin with light to medium auburn toning splashed across both obverse and reverse. This is likely the result of secondary toning on the surfaces. The grade appears to have been given due to some scattered hits on the obverse while the reverse is a higher grade and only has one reeding mark in the field that is worthy of mention. This is the only collectible O-mint for the Arrows type unless one is extremely well off and even then they might not find a nice coin. $1,895.00
5) 1857-O Seated Liberty Quarter PCGS VF25 $165.00
Beautiful, original grey surfaces and a very strong mintmark make this coin a visual treat. VF bid is $45; I’ll take a boatload of coins like this at that price. $165.00
6) 1949 Washington Quarter PCGS MS67/CAC $1,150.00
Years of studying Washington quarters come in handy with appreciating this coin as I have found it exceptionally difficult to find a truly superb 1949 quarter that also has terrific color. This coin is destined to be the highlight of someone’s quarter collection. $1,150.00
7) 1839 Seated Liberty Half Dollar PCGS EF40 ON HOLD
This is a beautifully original coin with the added unique aspect of having in a PCGS slab that has an incorrect insert. The insert states that this is a Reeded Edge half dollar, which of course it is not. The piece itself is a wonderful, medium-depth grey and auburn with some deeper color primarily in the more open areas of the reverse. Do not be lulled into a sense that these NM half dollars are easy coins in unmolested condition simply because abused coins are so easy to find; these are much scarcer than the market believes. In AU these really jump in price. ON HOLD
8) 1844-O Seated Liberty Half Dollar PCGS MS63/CAC ON HOLD
This is a very nice example of an incredibly scarce coin to find in any true MS grade. The coin is well struck, which is not all that unusual for this specific date, has a thick, apparently original skin that has fortunately produced an attractive patina that might better be described as “handsome” instead of “beautiful” and has a wonderful overall look. By the way, a “handsome” NM Seated half is far and away better than the typical NM Seated half that has been dipped to death. There are no singular whacks, hits, marks or blemishes that seem to dictate the grade, but there are some small, shallow, ancient surface hits that are noticeable in-hand with a loupe and that have toned completely with the rest of the coin. The arm’s length eye appeal is that of an MS64 or better and many of the technical aspects of the coin would be more at home on an MS64 coin than on an MS63 piece. The Wiley and Bugert Complete Guide to Liberty Seated Half Dollars notes that the six known die pairs for this issue are all at least R6- in MS and one is unknown in MS. This coin also has the commonly found polishing lines along the reverse rim near the reeding, which is an indication of the usage of the dies and the struggles of the early mint. A superb coin truly worthy of inclusion in a complete type set, denomination type set, Seated Liberty type set, date set or cool coin set for the lover of solid, quality coinage. ON HOLD
9) 1935 Connecticut Commemorative Half Dollar PCGS MS64/CAC $475.00 Rattler
Who here has small children? I have two little girls and a favorite show of ours is “Oswald”, which is about a blue octopus and his friends. One of the friends, an outgoing flower named Daisy, has a favorite expression and it is “Golly tamale, Oswald!” I believe that the previous expression should be the official name of this wonderful Connecticut commemorative. The commemorative series has been in the doldrums for quite a while, but outstanding coins are always terrific to behold. This Connecticut has a red or honey tinge to the auburn toning that gives it significantly more vibrancy than the typical brown, speckled color seen on this issue. Overall, it is a superior coin to most MS64 or MS65 examples and more desirable than any of the plethora of dipped white pieces on the market. Would this coin grade MS65 if resubmitted? Perhaps, but I think it is uber-cool in its MS64 rattler style holder. $475.00
10) 1881-S Morgan Dollar PCGS MS66 $695.00
This coin has million-dollar toning over approximately 40% of the lower left obverse arcing from the E of E PLURIBUS UNUM to just below the M and through the bridge of Ms. Liberty’s nose. The toning is mostly green near the rims with blue and purple further in and then gold. $695.00
Additionally, at this time I am also offering an advanced notice email option whereby you may receive descriptions and prices of all new purchases after each major show or, in the event that a larger purchase is made between shows, as soon as I have a nice group of coins. Simply send me a PM with your email address or send an email requesting to be placed on the advanced notice list. I will not hammer you with emails or a sales pitch; only the occasional update to my site.
1) 1837 Feuchtwanger Cent PCGS MS65+ $3,250.00
Holy Feuchtwanger! PCGS has graded only a single MS66 finer than this piece and no other MS65+ examples are known to exist. Both sides are covered in light champagne toning with olive and light blue highlights evenly intermingled and that feature “pull away” toning. The strike is exceptional for the issue, but EN in CENT are weak in between the letters, as is typical. This is an odd little experimental piece that occupies a very important place in US numismatic history. $3,250.00
2) 1858 Three-Cent Silver Type II PCGS MS64/CAC 2,375.00
This is the Type II three-cent silver, which is far and away the most difficult type of three-cent piece to obtain in attractive, mint state. The present coin would likely split collectors into two groups; those that do not like its uncompromising and colorful originality and those who are attracted to its dramatic and somewhat unusual look. I fall into the latter category and believe the coin is a stunning piece that has more than a few claims to full MS65 status and also believe the coin might regrade as MS65. This piece has a rich auburn and blue patina that is scattered across both sides and is quite striking. $2,375.00
3) 1884-S Seated Liberty Dime NGC MS65 $3,450.00
This is a truly scarce date in gem and near-gem condition. It possesses the dusky, somewhat muted type of luster that is a classic among mint state Seated coins. The toning is primarily some auburn with a navy blue hugging the rims. It may be quite a while before a gem or near-gem of this issue becomes available. $3,450.00
4) 1854-O Seated Liberty Quarter with Arrows PCGS MS62/CAC $1,895.00
This is a really lively looking coin with light to medium auburn toning splashed across both obverse and reverse. This is likely the result of secondary toning on the surfaces. The grade appears to have been given due to some scattered hits on the obverse while the reverse is a higher grade and only has one reeding mark in the field that is worthy of mention. This is the only collectible O-mint for the Arrows type unless one is extremely well off and even then they might not find a nice coin. $1,895.00
5) 1857-O Seated Liberty Quarter PCGS VF25 $165.00
Beautiful, original grey surfaces and a very strong mintmark make this coin a visual treat. VF bid is $45; I’ll take a boatload of coins like this at that price. $165.00
6) 1949 Washington Quarter PCGS MS67/CAC $1,150.00
Years of studying Washington quarters come in handy with appreciating this coin as I have found it exceptionally difficult to find a truly superb 1949 quarter that also has terrific color. This coin is destined to be the highlight of someone’s quarter collection. $1,150.00
7) 1839 Seated Liberty Half Dollar PCGS EF40 ON HOLD
This is a beautifully original coin with the added unique aspect of having in a PCGS slab that has an incorrect insert. The insert states that this is a Reeded Edge half dollar, which of course it is not. The piece itself is a wonderful, medium-depth grey and auburn with some deeper color primarily in the more open areas of the reverse. Do not be lulled into a sense that these NM half dollars are easy coins in unmolested condition simply because abused coins are so easy to find; these are much scarcer than the market believes. In AU these really jump in price. ON HOLD
8) 1844-O Seated Liberty Half Dollar PCGS MS63/CAC ON HOLD
This is a very nice example of an incredibly scarce coin to find in any true MS grade. The coin is well struck, which is not all that unusual for this specific date, has a thick, apparently original skin that has fortunately produced an attractive patina that might better be described as “handsome” instead of “beautiful” and has a wonderful overall look. By the way, a “handsome” NM Seated half is far and away better than the typical NM Seated half that has been dipped to death. There are no singular whacks, hits, marks or blemishes that seem to dictate the grade, but there are some small, shallow, ancient surface hits that are noticeable in-hand with a loupe and that have toned completely with the rest of the coin. The arm’s length eye appeal is that of an MS64 or better and many of the technical aspects of the coin would be more at home on an MS64 coin than on an MS63 piece. The Wiley and Bugert Complete Guide to Liberty Seated Half Dollars notes that the six known die pairs for this issue are all at least R6- in MS and one is unknown in MS. This coin also has the commonly found polishing lines along the reverse rim near the reeding, which is an indication of the usage of the dies and the struggles of the early mint. A superb coin truly worthy of inclusion in a complete type set, denomination type set, Seated Liberty type set, date set or cool coin set for the lover of solid, quality coinage. ON HOLD
9) 1935 Connecticut Commemorative Half Dollar PCGS MS64/CAC $475.00 Rattler
Who here has small children? I have two little girls and a favorite show of ours is “Oswald”, which is about a blue octopus and his friends. One of the friends, an outgoing flower named Daisy, has a favorite expression and it is “Golly tamale, Oswald!” I believe that the previous expression should be the official name of this wonderful Connecticut commemorative. The commemorative series has been in the doldrums for quite a while, but outstanding coins are always terrific to behold. This Connecticut has a red or honey tinge to the auburn toning that gives it significantly more vibrancy than the typical brown, speckled color seen on this issue. Overall, it is a superior coin to most MS64 or MS65 examples and more desirable than any of the plethora of dipped white pieces on the market. Would this coin grade MS65 if resubmitted? Perhaps, but I think it is uber-cool in its MS64 rattler style holder. $475.00
10) 1881-S Morgan Dollar PCGS MS66 $695.00
This coin has million-dollar toning over approximately 40% of the lower left obverse arcing from the E of E PLURIBUS UNUM to just below the M and through the bridge of Ms. Liberty’s nose. The toning is mostly green near the rims with blue and purple further in and then gold. $695.00
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<< <i>1844-O Seated Liberty Half Dollar
My fav too! Nice one Tom...
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
<< <i>For those curious, the 1839 Seated Liberty half dollar shows up on the PCGS cert verification page as a Reeded Edge half dollar.
Does it not have a Reeded Edge
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<< <i>For those curious, the 1839 Seated Liberty half dollar shows up on the PCGS cert verification page as a Reeded Edge half dollar.
Does it not have a Reeded Edge
Good point!
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson