Long Beach Expo US Coins Signature Auction

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Heritage Signature® Auction #1217 | Long Beach Coin Expo LONG BEACH
EXPO
U.S. Coins
January 29-30 & February 1, 2015 | Long Beach
Signature® Floor Sessions 1-3 PrELIMINAry LOT VIEWING
(Floor, Telephone, HERITAGE Live!,® Internet, Fax, and Mail) By appointment only. Contact Roy porras at 214-409-1295
Long Beach Convention Center • Room 103B or [email protected]. (All times subject to change).
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Session 1 - pREMIER
Thursday, January 29 • 6:00 pM pT • Lots 3001-3395 Monday, January 12 – Tuesday, January 20 (excluding weekends)
9:00 AM – 6:00 pM CT
Session 2
Heritage Auctions, Beverly Hills
Friday, January 30 • 1:00 pM pT • Lots 3396-3945
9478 W. Olympic Blvd. • Beverly Hills CA 90212
Session 3 Saturday, January 24 – Monday, January 26
Friday, January 30 • 6:00 pM pT • Lots 3946–4481 9:00 AM – 6:00 pM pT
LOT VIEWING
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Signature® Internet Session 4
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(HERITAGE Live!,® Internet, Fax, & Mail only Session)
Tuesday, January 27 • 11:00 AM – 7:00 pM pT
Session 4
Wednesday, January 28 – Friday, January 30
Sunday, February 1 • 4:00 pM CT • Lots 7001-8177 8:00 AM – 7:00 pM pT
Saturday, January 31 • 8:00 AM – 12:00 pM pT
LOT SETTLEMENT AND PICK-UP
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Friday, January 30 • 10:00 AM – 1:00 pM pT
Saturday, January 31 • 9:00 AM – 12:00 pM pT
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Cataloged by: Mark Van Winkle, Chief Cataloger
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Dear Bidder:
Welcome to the Long Beach Expo! Heritage Auctions is delighted to present the first of three appearances at Long
Beach scheduled for 2015. Compelling Floor Sessions are highlighted by the high-value premier Session on Thursday
evening, followed by two Signature® Floor Sessions on Friday. Our popular Signature® Internet Session is scheduled for
Sunday, February 1.
More than 150 consignors will participate in this auction, with coins for almost every series and budget. The sale has
a particularly strong run of high-grade quarters in both business strike and proof formats, including a premium Gem
1825/3/2 quarter (lot 3092) and a stunning 1858 pR67 NGC quarter (lot 3104, probably the finest-known example).
Other highlights include:
• A high-grade 1924-S Buffalo nickel in MS66 ★ NGC, with none finer at either service (lot 3053).
• A 1798/97 dime, JR-2 variety, in MS61 NGC — the rarest of four varieties for the date (lot 3071).
• An 1876 twenty cent piece in MS67 pCGS, razor-sharp, among the finest known (lot 3088).
• An 1807 Draped Bust half graded MS66 NGC, an important early type coin (lot 3122).
• Another notable early type coin, an appealing 1803 silver dollar, graded MS63 NGC (lot 3172).
• The one-year-type “No Stars on Obverse” 1796 Quarter Eagle in XF40 NGC (lot 3238).
• A rare 1843 quarter eagle graded pR63 Cameo NGC, one of just five proofs known (lot 3245).
• A 1907 Saint-Gaudens High Relief twenty graded MS64 pCGS with great eye appeal (lot 3354).
• A classic 1869 double eagle in proof format graded pR65 Ultra Cameo NGC, the finest of 12 known and the Lorin G.
parmelee coin (lot 3349).
• A remarkable 1908 double eagle in pR65, perhaps the only Roman Finish proof specimen, formerly owned by Dr.
William Sturgis Bigelow (likely from Theodore Roosevelt), The Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and the phillip H. Morse
collection (lot 3374).
If you are attending the Long Beach Expo, lot viewing and the auction floor are easily available to you. We also accept
bids through HA.com, e-mail, U.S. mail, and fax. Real-time options for remote bidding include telephone bidding and
online bids with HERITAGE Live!® — our proprietary, award-winning online platform.
We hope to see you on the Bourse, and wish you the best of luck with your bids.
Sincerely,
Greg Rohan Todd Imhof
president Executive Vice-president
Denomination Index
Early American Coins ...............................................................................................3001-3003, 3396-3398
Half Cents ................................................................................................................3004-3008, 3399-3407
Large Cents ..............................................................................................................3009-3012, 3408-3421
Small Cents ..............................................................................................................3013-3027, 3422-3488
Two Cent Pieces .......................................................................................................3028-3029, 3489-3502
Three Cent Silver ..................................................................................................... 3030-3036, 3503-3514
Three Cent Nickels ...................................................................................................3037-3039, 3515-3524
Nickels ......................................................................................................................3040-3061, 3525-3637
Half Dimes ................................................................................................................3062-3069, 3638-3663
Dimes .......................................................................................................................3070-3087, 3664-3728
Twenty Cent Pieces ..................................................................................................3088-3090, 3729-3732
Quarters ................................................................................................................... 3091-3117, 3733-3823
Half Dollars ...............................................................................................................3118-3166, 3824-3945
Silver Dollars ........................................................................................3167-3180, 3183-3231, 3946-3974,
3989-4158, 4475
Trade Dollars ............................................................................................................ 3181-3182, 3975-3988
Gold Dollars .............................................................................................................3232-3237, 4159-4169
Quarter Eagles .........................................................................................................3238-3253, 4170-4202
Three Dollar Pieces .................................................................................................. 3254-3262, 4203-4210
Half Eagles ............................................................................................................... 3263-3292, 4211-4249
Eagles .......................................................................................................................3293-3312, 4250-4305
Double Eagles ..........................................................................................................3313-3374, 4306-4394
Territorial Gold .................................................................................................................. 3386, 4452-4465
Silver Commemoratives ............................................................................................3375-3378, 4395-4440
Gold Commemoratives ............................................................................................ 3379-3385, 4441-4444
Modern Issues ............................................................................................................................. 4445-4451
Patterns ....................................................................................................................3388-3395, 4466-4474
Mint Sets and Proof Sets ............................................................................................................ 4478-4481
Coins of Hawaii .....................................................................................................................................3387
Errors ...........................................................................................................................................4476-4477
SESSION ONE
Colonials
1787 Fugio Cent, Ms64 Brown
4 Cinquefoils, Pointed Rays, n. 13-X, W-6855
1776 Continental Dollar, VF25
CUREnCY, Pewter, W-8445

3002 1787 Fugio Cent, sTaTEs UniTED, 4 Cinquefoils, Pointed
Rays Ms64 Brown PCGs. n. 13-X, W-6855, R.2. The W-6855
variety of the 1787 Fugio cent is a relatively available issue, with
large numbers found in the Bank of New York Hoard. This
impressive Choice example offers chocolate-brown surfaces that
show slight granularity in some areas, with prominent clash marks
on the obverse and the diagnostic vertical die crack at 6 o’clock on
the reverse. The design elements are bold and traces of mint luster
shine through the patina. Listed on page 87 of the 2015 Guide Book.

Population: 89 in 64 (7 in 64+) Brown, 11 finer (12/14). PCGS#
883
3001 1776 Continental Dollar, CUREnCY, Pewter VF25 PCGs.
CaC. newman 1-C, W-8445, R.3. The 1776 Continental dollars
were issued in late 1776, and were probably intended to take the
place of paper bills issued by the Continental Congress earlier in
the year. Examples are known in seven different die varieties, with
three different compositions. This coin was struck in pewter and
features the misspelling of CURENCY and the solid lines in the
reverse rings that characterize the W-8445 variety.
The present coin offers lightly abraded silver and gray surfaces
that retain a few hints of original mint luster. Moderate, even wear
on both sides leaves all lettering legible and much interior detail
intact on the design elements. Listed on page 85 of the 2015 Guide
Book. PCGS# 791
Session One, Auction #1217 | Thursday, January 29, 2015 | 6:00 PM PT 5
PRooF BRaiDED HaiR HalF CEnTs
1783 J. Chalmers Threepence, XF40
seldom Encountered Denomination 1841 B-1 Half Cent, PR65 Red
Brilliant orange original
3003 1783 Chalmers Threepence XF40 PCGs. Breen-1018, W-1760,
R.5. Annapolis, Maryland silversmith John Chalmers issued small 3005 1841 original PR65 Red nGC. B-1, R.5. Both sides of this
silver coins in 1783, denominated as threepence, sixpence, and lovely Gem exhibit light orange mint color and traces of iridescent
shillings. His shillings are most frequently encountered today, and overtones. Mellow toning outlines the profile. A few dark toning
his sixpence are least frequently seen. Although Chalmers earned spots on the obverse will identify this piece in future appearances.
a profit from his silver coins, they were well-respected and filled a The usual obverse die crack connects stars 3 through 6, just missing
void in commerce in the late 18th century. This attractive example stars 2 and 7. Although 50 to 60 examples of this proof-only variety
has delicate rose and champagne toning on its pleasing blue-steel exist, few of those are equal to this brilliant Gem. The strike is
surfaces. A well-centered impression shows full border details on bold and the overall eye appeal is excellent. Our EAC grade PR64.
the obverse and partial border details on the reverse. Population: 3 Census: 1 in 65 Red, 0 finer (12/14). PCGS# 1256
in 40, 7 finer (12/14). PCGS# 592
HalF CEnT
1806 Half Cent, Ms63 Red and Brown
C-4, B-4, With stems

3004 1806 large 6, stems, C-4, B-4, R.1, Ms63 Red and Brown
PCGs. CaC. Manley Die State 2. A lovely Mint State example
of this With Stems variety. Some minor striking softness is noted
on several wreath leaves and the hair curls, but the surfaces are free
of obtrusive abrasions. Well-balanced auburn-brown and coppery-
orange hues encompass each side, with the latter most prominent
in the protected regions. Our EAC grade MS63. PCGS# 35201
Base PCGS# 1100
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1848 B-2 Half Cent, PR63 Brown 1856 Half Cent, B-3, PR65 Brown
First Restrike Deep aquamarine Toning

3006 1848 Restrike PR63 Brown PCGs. B-2, R.5. Richard Coleman 3008 1856 B-3, R.4, PR65 Brown PCGs. Reflective fields and bold
records 42 examples of the 1848 First Restrike half cents. This design elements are the hallmarks of this Gem proof half cent.
variety is the most plentiful proof half cent of any date or variety. Both sides display a blanket of ocean-blue toning that beautifully
This example appears as number 32 on Coleman’s list. The mirrored complements the carefully preserved surfaces. The 1856 proof half
fields are considerably subdued on this piece, with light wear or rub cent is scarce in all grades, but is decidedly rare in Gem condition,
on the high points, especially evident on the reverse. The surfaces regardless of color designation. Our EAC grade PR60. Population:
are deeply toned with blue and olive accompanying faded mint red 5 in 65 Brown, 0 finer (12/14). NGC ID# 26ZX, PCGS# 1329
on the obverse. Minor scuffs are visible in the field between stars 1
and 2. The reverse is greenish steel-blue.
PCGS has certified 29 1848 Restrike half cents in all color
categories, including four in PR63 Brown, and 25 finer (12/14).
Like all proof half cent issues, the population data combine First and
Second Restrike half cents into a single population listing. Regardless
of population data, it is important to remember that proof half cents
of all dates are rare and in great demand. Our EAC grade PR58.
Ex: Tallarico Rare Coins; Dr. Robert J. Bye; Stack’s (5/1997), lot 372.
NGC ID# 26ZK, PCGS# 1299
1854 Half Cent, PR65 Red and Brown
Elusive B-2 Proof

3007 1854 PR65 Red and Brown nGC. B-2, low R.6. The diagnostic
rust lump appears near the top of the I in UNITED, identifying the
rare B-2 proof variety. Light pinkish-orange mint color with traces
of blue toning appears on the obverse. The reverse has deep brown
color with bluish overtones. Both sides have extremely sharp
design features with reflective fields. Among the proof half cents
from the 1850s, this is a scarce issue, and it is more elusive than the
1852 proof-only issue, for example. Our EAC grade PR62. Census:
2 in 65 Red and Brown, 0 finer (12/14).
Ex: Central States Signature (Heritage, 4/2006), lot 237; Chicago
Signature (Heritage, 8/2011), lot 3037, realized $9,200. PCGS#
1324
Session One, Auction #1217 | Thursday, January 29, 2015 | 6:00 PM PT 7
laRGE CEnTs
1805 Cent, s-267, aU58
Distinct Burgundy-Red Patina
1803 Draped Bust Cent, Ms63 Brown
s-260, small Date, large Fraction

3010 1805 s-267, B-1, R.1, aU58 nGC. Splashes of reddish-orange
color appear on the olive and steel-brown surfaces of this retoned
cent. Both sides exhibit faint hairlines and minor surface marks
that are especially evident on the neck and right obverse field. The
hair curls are well-delineated, though the upper reverse shows some
of the usual softness. Our EAC grade VF35. PCGS# 36427 Base
PCGS# 1510
1812 Cent, s-288, Ms63 Brown

lustrous Type Coin, large Date

3011 1812 large Date, s-288, B-3, R.2, Ms63 Brown nGC. The
Classic Head large cent type is decidedly difficult to locate in
pleasing circulated condition, and Mint State representatives
are scarce in all grades. This piece is from a late die state, with
substantial die fatigue in the recesses, but is nonetheless well-
struck on the central elements. Glossy burgundy-brown toning
yields the occasional glint of red, and the surfaces are devoid of
any significant flaws. Our EAC grade AU50. PCGS# 36505 Base
3009 1803 small Date, large Fraction, s-260, B-19, R.1, Ms63
PCGS# 1564
Brown PCGs. Ex: Husak Collection. S-260 is a plentiful variety
in the absolute sense, being one of the most available in the Small
1847/7 n-18 Cent, Ms65 Brown
Date, Large Fraction Guide Book type, but it becomes notably
scarce in pleasing Mint State condition. PCGS has certified only Rare Repunched Date Variety
18 Mint State examples of the Small Date, Large Fraction variant,
only one of which — the present coin — has been attributed as
S-260 (12/14). This piece is highly glossed on each side, with
satiny underlying luster. A few wreath leaves and Liberty’s lowest
hair curls are slightly soft, but the strike is otherwise sharp. No
mentionable abrasions are present, and the eye appeal is simply
excellent for the grade. Clash marks, as are typical of this die pairing,
are present in the fields on both sides. Our EAC grade MS60.
Ex: Francis Lee (1913); Essex Institute; Stack’s (1975), lot 157,
$2,700; RARCOA; New England Rare Coin Galleries; Superior
(10/1977), lot 176, $1,150; Jack Beymer (1979); R.E. Naftzger, Jr.
(2/1992); Eric Streiner; Early American Coppers (4/1994), lot 287,

$3,000; Anthony J. Terranova; Stack’s (1995 FPL), lot 95, $5,850;
Stack’s (11/1995), lot 1033, $3,080; Stack’s (3/1998), lot 54; Chris 3012 1847/7 large over small 47, n-18, R.5, Ms65 Brown nGC.
Victor-McCawley (7/2005); Walter Husak (Heritage, 2/2008), lot CaC. Die State a. A rare variety, commonly referred to as Large 7
2263. PCGS# 36404 Base PCGS# 1485 Over Small 7, but with the entire date repunched south. This Gem
example is in an early die state, before the die breaks form along
the lower-left obverse border. Both sides show delicately preserved,
smooth surfaces that display soft, satiny luster. The stars are well-
defined and the central elements show crisp detail. Consistent
burgundy-brown color reveals faint bluish overtones in the recesses
when tilted against a light, and gives this piece a high degree of
eye appeal. Our EAC grade MS60. Census: 2 in 65 Brown, 0 finer
(12/14). NGC ID# 226D, PCGS# 1880
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PRooF FlYinG EaGlE CEnTs
1858 small letters Flying Eagle Cent, PR64+
1856 Flying Eagle Cent, PR61 High leaves Reverse, Rarely seen
scarcer snow-3 Variety

3014 1858 small letters PR64+ PCGs. CaC. snow-PR1. High
Leaves Reverse. This superlative near-Gem proof 1858 Small
Letters Flying Eagle cent is struck with the High Leaves or Type
of 1857 Reverse, characterized by the thin inner leaves passing or
3013 1856 snow-3 PR61 nGC. Repunching on the 5 in the date aids
approaching the letter bottoms of C and T in CENT, respectively;
in identification of this scarcer 1856 Flying Eagle cent variety.
on the Low Leaves Type of 1858, those thin leaf tips end well
Series authority Rick Snow suggests that no more than 700
below those letters. This reverse is rarely found on the proof 1858
examples of this variety were struck, with many of these coins
Small Letters, making this already-attractive coin that much more
making up at least most of the pieces that were distributed to
desirable. The obverse boasts a needle-sharp strike on the eagle’s
Congress during the passage of the legislation that abolished the
feathers and the peripheries, and both sides display attractive
large cent and established the new small cent. Survivors from
golden-tan color with reddish high points. Population: 43 in 64 (3
this die pair are estimated to comprise only about 20 percent of
in 64+), 10 finer (12/14). One of only nine PR64 pieces at CAC.
the total 1856 Flying Eagle cent population. The present piece
NGC ID# 227D, PCGS# 2043
is better-struck than most examples of Snow-3, with the eagle’s
tailfeathers well-delineated. Medium bronze-gold patina blankets
each side, and the surfaces exhibit satiny mint luster. Some minor inDian CEnTs
planchet irregularity is noted on the reverse from 7 to 1 o’clock,
undetectable to the unaided eye. PCGS# 47058 Base PCGS# 2037
1860 indian Cent, Ms66
Pointed Bust Variant

3015 1860 Pointed Bust, Fs-401, Ms66 PCGs. The 1860 Pointed
Bust is a challenging transitional variety that combines the bust
style of 1859 with the shield reverse of 1860. The present orange
and lemon-gold Premium Gem has potent luster and a precise
strike. A loupe reveals occasional minute carbon. Population: 8 in
66, 2 finer (12/14). PCGS# 37393 Base PCGS# 2056
Session One, Auction #1217 | Thursday, January 29, 2015 | 6:00 PM PT 9
1860 indian Cent, Ms66 1860 Cent, Ms66+
scarce Pointed Bust Variety Golden-Tan luster

3017 1860 Ms66+ PCGs. CaC. The usual Rounded Bust variety, but
rarely seen in such amazing condition. This high-end Premium
Gem has brilliant golden-tan luster with bold design motifs that
shows only slight weakness at the feather tips. A few trivial marks
are evident below the first S in STATES. Hints of peripheral lilac
toning on the obverse add to the overall eye appeal. Population: 43
in 66 (3 in 66+), 9 finer (12/14). NGC ID# 227F, PCGS# 2058

1895 indian Cent, Ms66+ Red
Fiery orange luster

3018 1895 Ms66+ Red PCGs secure. CaC. By 1895, a mintage of 38
million coins for the year was a nominal event, unremarkable in
every way. Most of the cents struck, of course, show far more wear
than this piece, one of the few finest survivors. Note that even it
shows some die fatigue in the form of small bumps and voids and
3016 1860 Pointed Bust, Fs-401, Ms66 PCGs. CaC. The so-called flow lines in the fields, visible only with magnification.
Pointed Bust variety, exhibiting the bust style of 1859. Most 1860 Deep reddish surfaces boast superior eye appeal and uniformly
Indian cents are of the Rounded Bust type, and the Pointed Bust high quality on this Premium Gem Red 1895 Indian cent. The
variant is notably scarce in Gem condition, and rare any finer. strike is equally impressive, showing four bold diamonds on the
This representative is sharply detailed, despite minor die fatigue ribbon. A curious, extremely thin toning arc runs through the
in the border recesses that accentuates the radiant, bronze-gold right-side obverse, scarcely visible without a glass and affecting
mint luster. No carbon spotting is observed, and the surfaces are neither the grade nor the eye appeal. (CAC obviously was not
beautifully preserved without any distinguishable contact marks or put off by it, either.) Population: 46 in 66 (4 in 66+) Red, 4 finer
abrasions. PCGS has certified only eight Pointed Bust cents in this (12/14). NGC ID# 228P, PCGS# 2192
grade, with just two numerically finer (12/14). PCGS# 37393 Base
PCGS# 2056
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