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Total returned results: 6 Click the coin title to view complete information and image. Hide Coin Descriptions Description Service Grade Price    1831 First Restrike Classic 1/2C PCGS PR66BN (CAC) B-2. R-7. Both obverse and reverse surfaces display a winning combination of chestnut brown and magenta with splashes of mint red. A bisecting crack extends from T (UNITED) across the center of the coin, exiting at F (OF). As lovely as can be and exceedingly rare, with an estimated mintage of 25 coins. Misattributed as "Reverse of 1840" on the PCGS label. CAC certified. PCGS 66 $31,500.00    1793 VINE AND BARS Wreath 1C PCGS MS64BN Large cents and half cents were the first coins struck under the authority of the United States Government by the newly established Mint in Philadelphia. Each of the dies was hand engraved, a process that ultimately proved too tedious and resulted in the simplified Liberty Cap design later that same year. The labor intensive process, however, provided some intricate and lovely design elements rarely encountered on our country’s coinage. The present example is clearly from an early die state, free of clash marks or die cracks, and presents outstanding eye-appeal. The medium brown surfaces are bright and glossy, with semi-reflective fields creating a medal-like appearance. The striking details are particularly sharp with prominent definition on the hair curls of Liberty. This coin has been carefully cherished for more than two centuries, and hopefully will be so for many more. A breathtaking treasure from the infancy of our great nation. PCGS 64 $165,000.00    1859 Seated Liberty 10C PCGS MS66 A lower mintage date produced with the updated design which straightened the shield, widened the arms and added the drapery off the right elbow. Sensational rainbow color tones the obverse as well as a crescent of the eastern reverse rim. Design elements are boldly impressed throughout and the coin is delightful in every possible way. PCGS 66 $4,250.00    1807 DRAPED BUST 50C PCGS MS65 O-110. This is a coin that commands your attention: an utterly magnificent specimen possessing both amazing eye appeal and impreccable technical attributes. Visually arresting tones of violet and sapphire enhance intensely lustrous surfaces. The strike is outstanding, displaying sharp detail in the often weak part of Liberty's hair and perfectly formed breast feathers on the eagle. Each and every star shows its center; an extremely elusive quality in Draped Bust halves. Draped Bust halves in gem do not surface often, and even the famed Jung and Koshkarian type collections possessed lower graded examples. Without a doubt, this is the nicest Draped Bust half we’ve ever had the pleasure of handling. PCGS 65 $75,000.00    1839 NO DRAPERY Seated Liberty 50C PCGS MS64 The unencumbered appearance of Christian Gobrecht’s original Seated Liberty design proved to be just as fleeting as the lull in the Hard Times during which they made their debut. The seated Ms. Liberty and perched eagle witnessed seemingly continuous tinkering by the Mint's staff. Enlarged lettering, arrows about the date, rays, and an ill placed scroll over the eagle's head would all take their turn at eroding the beauty and simplicity of this initial design. Well preserved survivors of the 1839 No Drapery issue are valued by numismatists both as examples of a brief, half-year type and as representatives of Gobrecht's original half dollar motif. High-grade mint state specimens, such as this, are exceptionally rare and almost never come to market. Save for limited flatness on the 4th and 5th stars, every feature of this near-gem is boldly delineated. Both obverse and reverse surfaces exhibit an impressive satiny luster topped by a vibrant golden hue. A sensational example of an important numismatic type which is certain to bring delight to any advanced specialist. PCGS 64 $64,000.00    1897 Morgan S$1 PCGS PR67 An eye-popping blend of color awaits whomever is fortunate enough to gaze at this amazingly toned wonder coin. Shades of lilac, plum, indigo, aqua, orange and several others combine to give this special numismatic item undeniable charm. Add to the outstanding eye-appeal this example’s nearly perfect surface preservation and you have an item certain to ignite serious collector passion. Truly a superb coin. PCGS 67 $16,950.00 Printer Friendly Version