The New York Americana Sale

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January 26-27, 2011 • New York City
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Also Featuring
The Joel Geoffrey Collection of New Jersey Coppers
Selections from the Q. David Bowers Collection,
featuring medallic works of John Adams Bolen
The Aesculapius Collection of Bronze Indian Peace Medals
Washingtoniana and Gobrecht Dollars from the Collection of
The American Numismatic Society, New York
Selections from the Hoffman Collection of Columbian Exposition Medals
A Private Collection of United States Currency Errors
and other important properties
Newly Discovered 1652 Willow Tree Shilling Rarity. Noe 1-A.
Sharpness of About Uncirculated
Dug in a Massachusetts Field
Lot 5801
January 26-27, 2011
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Stack’s Auction Gallery
110 West 57th Street • New York, NY • 212-582-2580
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United States and Early American Currency
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United States Coins • Patterns • Territorial and Private Gold
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Colonial and Early American Coins • Tokens • Medals • Americana
LOT VIEWING
Stack’s Auction Gallery • 110 West 57th Street
Thursday, January 20, 2011• 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday, January 21, 2011• 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Monday, January 24 • 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Tuesday, January 25 • 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Wednesday, January 26 • 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Thursday, January 27 • 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Other times by appointment only
LOT PICK UP
Stack’s Auction Gallery • 110 West 57th Street
Thursday, January 27 — 9:00 am to 11:00 am • Friday, January 28 — 9:00 am to 11:30 am
To insure we receive your bids: Prices Realized
Please have mail and fax bids to us by: 5:00 PM, Prices realized will be posted on the internet soon
Eastern Time, Tuesday, January 25, 2011. after the sale. See www.stacks.com
There will be pre-sale and live bidding available on A printed list of prices realized will be sent to all sub-
the INTERNET at www. stacks.com scribers approximately 30 days after the sale.
Pre-registration for live internet bidding is required For prices realized by phone: Call 603-569-0823. Limit
by Tuesday, January 25, 2011. 10 lots per caller.
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Q. David Bowers Christine Karstedt
Chairman of the Board President
CONSIGNMENT SPECIALISTS
Richard Bagg, PhD John Pack Vicken Yegparian
NUMISMATIC SPECIALISTS
David Alexander Greg Cohen Bruce Roland Hagen
Medals, Tokens, United States & Paper Money
World Coins World Coins
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United States & United States Coins United States Coins
World Coins
Andrew Bowers Melissa Karstedt
New York Retail Store Numismatic Sales
Numismatic Sales Consignments
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WELCOME
to Stack’s New York Americana Sale
Continuing a Great Tradition pers will delight the most seasoned specialist in this important
Welcome to New York City and our Americana Sale—con- series as well as offer opportunities if you are contemplating
tinuing a tradition of many years. The sale will be at our private beginning this specialty.
auction gallery at 110 West 57th Street in the Directors Guild of Medals include the exceedingly rare S.S. Central America issue,
America Building—across the street from our sales gallery at 123 evocative of the greatest American gold treasure ever, an Atlantic
West 57th Street. The Americana Sale is on January 26 and 27, the Cable medal in gold, issued by Tiffany & Co., truly a museum
day after our 52 Collection Sale on the 25th. Plan to attend both piece, and an important collection of bronze Indian Peace medals.
events. Come early for lot viewing and also to partake of the city’s An unprecedented offering of the tokens and medals of John
pleasures and delights—shopping on Fifth Avenue just a short Adams Bolen representing the private collection of Q. David
walk away, a play or concert, museums, and more. Bowers includes rarities that you will not likely encounter again
In the federal series you will find many interesting, important, in your lifetime. Most have been off the auction market, including
and rare coins, from the 1793 half cent continuing into late-date in the Donald Miller Collection, for more than a half century! You
double eagles. Copper cents are well represented, including a will find the biography and story of Bolen to be of interest as well.
gorgeous AU 1793 Wreath, the elusive and eagerly sought 1799, Paper money comes to the fore with federal “type” notes of
and a superb 1807 Comet cent, Mint State with much original interest and importance, National Bank issues with emphasis on
color, pedigreed to the Beckwith and Bement collections. The New York State, a private collection of United States currency
last reminds us to say that it is never too late to form a great col- errors, rare Confederate notes, and others.
lection. Clarence S. Bement did not discover numismatics until Our experts have spent many months preparing the catalog
he was past 70, but went on to form a cabinet the importance of now in your hands. Now it is your turn! All the best of success in
which still echoes today. acquiring the pieces that interest you the most.
Indian Head and Lincoln cents, two-cent and three-cent pieces,
nickel five-cent coins, half dimes, and dimes—the list continues,
Techniques for Successful Bidding
into early quarter dollars with lovely Mint State coins set to cross
There are several easy ways to bid in our Americana Sale. First,
the block. Half dollars run from early to late and include some
the red carpet will be out for you if you come to New York City.
truly magnificent Barber rarities, including some that are the finest
You will enjoy meeting our staff, seeing our premises, and being
certified by one or another of the services. Among silver dollars
part of one of the most important auctions of the season.
you will find a landmark gem Proof 1840, certainly one of the
Alternatively, you can participate on the Internet, on the tele-
finest ever to be offered for auction competition—and of further
phone (by advance arrangement), or by sending your bids by
importance as the first year of its type.
mail. The secret that is quickly spreading to common knowledge
Gold coins include many treasures—with Proofs such as the
is that “Stack’s Live” enables you to attend our sale, in a way,
1863 gold dollar, 1888 $3, and 1900 $5, pre-1834 issues such as
from the comfort of your favorite chair in your living room, or
splendid AU 1795 and 1801 eagles, a gem 1907 Indian Head eagle
from your office. On your screen you will see our auctioneer in
with Periods and Wire Rim, and more.
action, hear every word of commentary, and watch the progres-
Commemoratives, seemingly very attractively priced in the
sion of bids. See something you like? Just touch “BID” on your
current market, are well represented. Private gold coins include
screen, and you are the winner—at least for the moment. The
an 1849 Norris, Gregg & Norris $5, thought to be the very first of
experience is exciting!
the California Gold Rush issues, a Mint State $10 of the U.S. Assay
Beforehand, study carefully the lots of interest—in our
Office of Gold, and for good measure, a pair of die trials for the
catalog or, for even more sharpness and clarity, on the Inter-
1850 Dubosq & Co. $5.
net. The photographic quality is so good that it is almost like
Apart from the federal series, colonial coins offer many
being there! Browse the lots from the beginning to the end of
highlights, including a sharp 1652 Willow Tree shilling recently
our sale. As mentioned above, there are many rarities, includ-
discovered in a field in Massachusetts! A newly discovered 1766
ing some for which your ownership of the variety may well
Pitt “farthing” may well be the finest known of this rarity. Among
depend on your success in this sale. There may not be another
Connecticut coppers there is a Rarity-8 1786 Miller 5.7-G, and
opportunity! Beyond that, there are many popular and afford-
the unique 1778 Vlack 13-78C Machin’s Mills copper will create
able coins that beckon.
excitement too. The Joel Geoffrey Collection of New Jersey Cop-
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Bid in person in New York City, or through “Stack’s Live,” • The most museum and institutional collections! Stack’s has
or any other way, but be sure to participate! Right now as you had more government agencies, universities, and financial institu-
contemplate our Americana Sale catalog, opportunities abound. tions consign to us than has any other firm, and by far.
Take advantage! • The most awards! The catalogues created by Stack’s and,
earlier, by our partner and chairman Q. David Bowers have won
more “Catalogue of the Year” and other honors than have those
Thinking of Selling?
of any other firm.
The American Numismatic Association has awarded Stack’s the • Complete service! Stack’s services include auctions, sales,
next three auction privileges for the most important convention purchases, and complete worldwide leading-edge Internet pres-
of the year! These are the ANA World’s Fair of Money shows for ence, ranging from esoteric die varieties to modern gold bullion
the coming summer of 2011 plus 2012 and 2013! We are grateful issues. From old-fashioned personal service and warmth to the
for the honor. For you, this represents a wonderful opportunity latest computer and Internet innovations, we are here for you.
for us to showcase your collection or selected rarities. • Financial strength and integrity! Stack’s financial ability and
Thinking of selling? We invite you to make our success your integrity are unsurpassed by any rare coin firm in numismatic
success! We are accepting consignments now for our star-spangled history.
galaxy of auctions, including Baltimore sales preceding the Whit- • The most expert staff in numismatics! Stack’s staff of ac-
man Coins & Collectibles Expo, our popular Coin Galleries Sales, knowledged long-time numismatic experts, plus consultants, is
future Americana Sales, and more. We have the time and place unequalled by any other rare coin auctioneer in the world, past or
that will be ideal for you. present. Specialties include American coins, tokens, medals, and pa-
Thinking of selling? Then think of Stack’s. If you carefully per money, world numismatics in all categories, and ancient coins.
consider the matter, there is no other logical choice: • The bottom line! Often, coins, tokens, medals, and paper
The Stack’s difference is expertise, care, and personal attention money sold through Stack’s bring more, after our modest commis-
paid to you and your consignment. The results translate directly sion, than the same items would have brought if sold free of charge
to your bottom line. by another auction house! Stack’s dream team of numismatic
Excitement is building, space is limited in our upcoming sales, experts awaits you, backed up by the most dynamic clientele of
and right now you can consign your collection or important active bidders and buyers of any auction firm.
individual rare coins, tokens, medals, and currency. You will be Thinking of selling? Contact us today. Our 2011 World’s Fair of
consigning to the most successful auction team in the history of Money auction beckons as do other opportunities in our exclusive
numismatics. New York gallery and in Philadelphia and Baltimore. Right now is
Only at Stack’s:
the best time to call! Just call 800-566-2580 and speak to Dr. Rick
• Record prices! Stack’s has set more auction records than Bagg, John Pack, Vicken Yegparian or any other member of the
any other firm, including the most valuable coin ever auctioned Stack’s team, and we’ll take it from there! This may be the most
(this one in partnership with Sotheby’s), the 1933 double eagle important financial decision you have ever made.
at $7.59 million. Sincerely,
• The most valuable collections! Stack’s has sold the world’s
most valuable collections. When the world’s most valuable collec-
tion was auctioned recently, the John J. Ford Jr. Collection at close
to $60 million, Stack’s sold it. No other auction firm has come even
close to matching this accomplishment! As if this was not enough, Christine Karstedt, President
our chairman, Q. David Bowers, under venues before he joined
Stack’s, auctioned the entire Eliasberg Collection, with staff, also
bringing close to $60 million. Plus the Garrett Collection, plus the
Harry W. Bass, Jr. Collection, plus the Norweb Collection—incred-
ible, unmatched accomplishments. Q. David Bowers, Chairman of the Board
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ORDER OF SALE
Large Size Federal Paper Money .................................................4001-4035 Half Eagles ......................................................................................5316-5388
Fractional Currency .......................................................................4036-4040 Eagles ............................................................................................5389-5457
National Bank Notes ......................................................................4041-4125 Double Eagles .................................................................................5458-5590
Small-Size Currency ......................................................................4126-4137 There are no lots 5591-5800
Error Currency ................................................................................4138-4193 Colonial and Early American Coins ............................................5801-6137
U.S. Medals .....................................................................................6138-6515
There are no lots 4194-4200
Betts Medals ..............................................................................6138-6182
Confederate and Southern Currency ..........................................4201-4221
Comitia Americana ...................................................................6183-6198
Colonial Currency ..........................................................................4222-4232
U.S. Mint Medals ......................................................................6199-6296
Obsolete Currency .........................................................................4233-4260
Indian Peace Medals ................................................................6199-6247
Fiscal Paper .....................................................................................4261-4268
Early Non-U.S. Mint Medals ...................................................6297-6302
Die Proof Vignettes and Related ..................................................4269-4272
Washingtoniana ........................................................................6303-6353
There are no lots 4273-4300 A Selection of Washington Medals from the Collection of
Half Cents ........................................................................................4301-4315 the American Numismatic Society, New York ...............6303-6325
Large Cents .....................................................................................4316-4429 U.S. Presidents, Politicals, and Presidential Americana .....6354-6401
Small Cents......................................................................................4430-4500 Medals of Franklin ...................................................................6392-6395
Medals of Lafayette ..................................................................6396-6401
Two Cents ........................................................................................4501-4503
Exhibitions and Fairs ................................................................6402-6448
Three-Cent Nickels ........................................................................4504-4511
Lifesaving Awards ....................................................................6449-6459
Three-Cent Silvers ..........................................................................4512-4530
Schools and Universities ..........................................................6460-6464
Nickels ............................................................................................4531-4568
Award Medal ......................................................................................6465
Half Dimes ......................................................................................4569-4576
Americana – New York ............................................................6466-6467
Dimes ...............................................................................................4577-4604
Americana – The West .............................................................6468-6471
Twenty Cents ..................................................................................4605-4609
Medals by Coin Designers.......................................................6472-6489
Quarters ...........................................................................................4610-4664 Numismatics..............................................................................6490-6496
Half Dollars .....................................................................................4665-4819 Sports ..........................................................................................6497-6506
Silver Dollars ..................................................................................4820-5061 Militaria ......................................................................................6507-6510
Trade Dollars ...................................................................................5062-5074 Varia ............................................................................................6511-6512
U.S. Silver Commemoratives........................................................5075-5126 World Medals and Coins .........................................................6513-6515
U.S. Gold Commemoratives .........................................................5127-5139 U.S. Tokens ......................................................................................6516-6812
Modern Commemoratives ............................................................5140-5143 Early American Tokens ............................................................6516-6531
Hard Times Tokens ...................................................................6532-6542
Bullion Issues ..................................................................................5144-5149
Merchant Tokens .......................................................................6543-6555
Proof Set ....................................................................................................5150
Encased Postage Stamps ..........................................................6556-6557
Hawaiian Coins ..............................................................................5151-5153
Civil War Tokens .......................................................................6558-6577
Error Coins ......................................................................................5154-5169
Trade Tokens ..............................................................................6578-6586
Mixed Denominations ...................................................................5170-5198
Tokens and Medallic Issues by John Adams Bolen .............6587-6672
U.S. Pattern Coins ..........................................................................5199-5219
Thomas Elder Tokens ...............................................................6673-6680
Territorial Gold Coins and Related Issues ..................................5220-5231
Gambling Tokens ......................................................................6681-6688
California Small Gold and Related Issues ..................................5232-5241
Love Tokens, Engraved Coins, and Coin Jewelry ................6689-6696
Gold Dollars ....................................................................................5242-5262 Coin Scales .................................................................................6697-6701
Quarter Eagles ................................................................................5263-5296 So-Called Dollars ......................................................................6702-6770
Three Dollar Gold ..........................................................................5297-5315 $50 Slug Facsimiles ...................................................................6771-6812
SeSSion one
Wednesday, January 26, 2011 • 10:00 am • Lots 4001-4272
LeGAL TenDeR noTeS
4001 Pair of large-size type notes: $1. Fr.17a. W.7. Legal Tender. 1862.
no.23792. Series 113. Plate D. Choice Very Good. Well circulated
but completely intact and nicer than some seen at this grade. A
popular early type I $1. Fr.238. W.75. Silver Certificate. 1923.
no.B72732942e. Plate F. Gem Uncirculated-65 ePQ (PMG). A
bright note with sharp color and good borders. (Total: 2 pieces)
4007 $2. Fr.41. W.305. Legal Tender. 1862. Series 157. No.66844. Plate
D. Very Fine, but splits at some of the creases. Great color and
body. Centered a little high on the face. Good eye appeal
4002 $1. Fr.20. W.20. Legal Tender. 1875. No.H3254324. Plate D. About
Uncirculated. An attractive note with nice color and sharp emboss-
ing seen at the serial numbers. The rose overprints are rich in tone
and the note is nicely centered. Slight rounding at one corner and
a single pinhole is noted.
4003 $1. Fr.30. W.25. Legal Tender. 1880. No.Z44391917. Plate A. Ex-
tremely Fine. Strong body and eye appeal with good embossing 4008 $2. Fr.51. W.319. Legal Tender. 1880. No.Z12047925. Plate A. Un-
and complete margins. circulated. A sharp looking note with nice color, rigid body and
just a traces of light handling that accounts for the grade. Tightly
4004 Three attractive large-size $1 type notes: I Fr.37. W.34. Legal margined in places but the design border is uncompromised.
Tender. 1917. no.D92723923A. Plate C. Choice Uncirculated. Bright
and fresh with good color and strong embossing I Fr.230. W.67.
Silver Certificate. 1899. no.e78915073e. Plate A. Choice About
Uncirculated. Bright with excellent color and freshness. A wide
corner bend accounts for the grade, but this note is very choice
I Fr.238. W.75. Silver Certificate. 1923. no.B33916599e. Plate C.
Choice Very Fine. excellent color. (Total: 3 pieces)
4005 Grouping of large-size $1 notes. Fr.39. W.37. Legal Tender. 1917
(3): I no.n99067282A. Plate F. extremely Fine I no.R98479709A.
Plate A. Very Fine I no.T65755551A. Plate C. Fine. Fr.237. W.74.
Silver Certificate. 1923 (4): I no.e25121172B. Plate H. Choice Very 4009 $5. Fr.79. W.665. Legal Tender. 1880. No.A19842690. Plate B. About
Fine I no.Y88638976B. Plate H. Choice Fine I no.Y52652896D. Uncirculated-55 EPQ (PMG). A bright note with excellent color
Plate D. Fine Ino.A41884591D. Plate C. Choice Very Good. (Total: and the overall eye appeal of a finer note. The Blue serial numbers
7 pieces) and red Treasury seal are particularly vibrant, while both sides
are nicely margined.
4006 Group of large-size 20th-century type notes, all different: I $1.
Fr.39. W.37. Legal Tender. 1917. no.n97321876A. Plate D. Fine I
$2. Fr.60. W.330. Legal Tender. 1917. no.e19898540A. Plate D. Very
Fine I $5. Fr.91. W.677. Legal Tender. 1907. no.K97705611. Plate
C. Fine I $1. Fr.238. W.75. Silver Certificate. 1923. no.B28433614e.
Plate F. Fine I $5. Fr.871C. W.867-G-d. Federal Reserve note. 1914.
Chicago. no.G64675477B. Plate e. Very Fine. (Total: 5 pieces)
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