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Gardner
| Seated Liberty Quarters 1838-1891 |
EHG Seated Quarters
Judge's Comments:
Quarter dollars are the most daunting of the Seated Liberty series to complete, so this set deserves to win an award for ambition alone. Only six pieces are yet lacking, and one of these is the ultra rare 1873-CC No Arrows. Consistently excellent throughout in terms of quality, some highlights include 1842-O Small Date in MS-63, 1849-O in MS-64, 1854-O Huge O in XF-45, 1859-S in AU-58, 1872-S in MS-66 and 1873-CC Arrows in AU-55.
| 1 | 452259 |
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JDW/SRW
| Coronet Double Eagles, Type 3, 1877-1907 |
JDW/SRW
Judge's Comments:
The size and majesty of gold double eagles are always attractions to collectors, but few attempt to collect the Coronet Liberty pieces by date and mint. This wonderful set includes each and every issue of the Type 3 twenty, and nearly all are Mint State. Among the most rare coins in this collection are 1879-O in AU-55, 1881 and 1882 both grading AU-58, and 1886 in AU-55. Condition rarities include 1880-S in MS-65*, 1892 in MS-66, 1892-S in MS-64 and 1893-CC in MS-63.
| 2 | 358079 |
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Zakmar
| Basic US Type Set, with Gold (7070 + Page 5) |
Zakmar's basic type set
Judge's Comments:
All of the popular types of United States coins are included in this handsome collection. Among the minor coins, some of the standout pieces are a Coronet Large Cent in MS-67* BN, a Flying Eagle Cent in MS-65 and a Nickel Three-Cent piece in PF-68 Cameo. Silver highlights include a Three-Cent piece in MS-67*, a Barber Dime in PF-67 Cameo and a Type 2 Standing Liberty Quarter in MS-67 FH. Gold rarities include a Type Three Dollar in MS-67* PL, a Coronet Half Eagle in PF-62 Cameo and a Coronet Double Eagle in MS-65.
| 3 | 220343 |
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Durango Collection
| Early Silver Dollars 1794-1804 |
Durango Collection
Judge's Comments:
This collection features all dates and major varieties of United States silver dollars from 1795 through 1803, a significant accomplishment at any grade level. In addition, all examples grade F-15 or higher, and a number of Mint State pieces are featured. This set’s highlights include 1795 Flowing Hair and Draped Bust Dollars each grading AU-55, a 1797 Stars 9x7 with Small Letters in XF-45, a 1798 grading MS-62 and an 1802 in MS-61.
| 4 | 102523 |
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DaveJPro
| Copper-Nickel, 1865-1889 |
The Comus Collection of Three Cent Nickels
Judge's Comments:
Decades ago most coin collections included a complete run of this unusual series, but to replicate this feat today is very challenging, especially in the high grades featured in this splendid set (all but five pieces are MS-66!). Each date issued for circulation is present, including both varieties of 1873. The outstanding highlights include 1875, 1879, 1880, 1882 and 1885, all grading MS-66, as well as the very rare 1884 issue in MS-64.
| 5 | 47473 |
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