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3CS
In Aluminum |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1792-1863 |
| Item Description: |
3CS 1863 J-322 |
| Grade: |
PCGS PF 62 |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
1863 Three Cent Silver,
Judd-322, Pollock-387
Rarity High R.7, PR62 CAC Endorsed
Struck in Aluminum with plain edge
Obverse/Reverse: 3 Cent Silver dies of the year but stuck in aluminum
Comment:
Although described in the literature as "regular dies trial pieces," Judd-322 is a restrike from the early 1870s, and initially offered as part of complete off-metal sets with the silver coinage of this year containing quarter, half dollar, and dollar which had the reverses of 1866 with the motto IN GOD WE TRUST above the eagle.
Generally very pleasing with an icy look. A stone-gray example with well struck central motifs. The peripheral stars show occasional softness. The central reverse displays several hair-thin and granular horizontal lines as made at the mint.
Provenance/Appearances:
FROM THE SEATTLE COLLECTION, Legends March 2020 RCA #37 / Lot #117; Priors
From THE STEVEN COOK COLLECTION, PART 2. Legend's 7/26/2018 RCA / Lot #520;
Heritage Oct 2014 PNG New York Invitational - New York, NY /Lot 4173;
Stacks and Bowers Sept 1997 / Lot 1088 ($3300);
Superior Galleries 6/1985 The Robert O. Lawson Collection / Lot 260 ($475)
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| Slot: |
2C
In Copper Nickel |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
2C 1864 J-371 |
| Grade: |
PCGS PF 65 |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
1864 2C
Judd-371, Pollock-440
Rarity: Low R.6, PR65
Ex: Benson
Struck in copper-nickel composition with a plain edge. (88 percent copper, 12 percent nickel) and the coin is slightly magnetic
Obverse/Reverse: Struck from the regular coinage dies with Large Motto.
Comment:
Splendid tan appearance with excellent eye appeal. Moderately reflective fields with sharp design features. Lighter gold in color than the French bronze alloy, with the devices especially frosty against the pristine mirror fields.
Both the obverse and the reverse are exceptional aside from a few minor reverse spots. Related off metal examples of this pattern were struck in nickel and aluminum composition.
Provenances/Appearances:
Private Sale Sept 2019; Prior From The Antigo Collection, Heritage Aug 2006 Denver, CO / Lot #1437; Heritage July 2004 New York, NY / Lot #7897; Benson Collection, Part Three (Ira & Larry Goldberg, 2/03) / lot 1799, notation purchased from Ira S. Reed from his auction of April 27, 1945 as lot 453 for $12.50.
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| Slot: |
10C
In copper |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
10C 1864 J-381 |
| Grade: |
PCGS PF 64 Red Brown |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
1864 10C Ten Cents
Judd-381, Pollock-449
Rarity: Low R.7, PR64 RB CAC Endorsed
Struck in copper with a reeded edge.
Obverse/Reverse: Regular dies of 1864 but struck in copper
Comment: USPatterns.com points out that these deliberately struck off-metal pieces were sold as part of sets that included the quarter, half, and dollar with the motto on the reverse.
Outstanding mirrors beam vividly from all over. The mirrors display bold clarity, cleanliness, and are highly reflective. When you twirl the coin, the mirrors look like a freshly made sheet of glass. Both sides enjoy a gorgeous totally original mix of lots of GEM Mint Red, splashes of olive/pale brown colors. There are NO spots. Miss Liberty and the details are sharply struck and display light frost.
Provenance/Appearances:
Legends Regency Auction 51 Apr 2022 /Lot #307; Priors:
- The Collection of William Rau, Heritage Apr 2018 CSNS / Lot #4954;
- Heritage (Gene Wolfe Collection) Jan 2000 F.U.N. / Lot #7438;
- Superior Jun 2000 (Pre Long Beach) / Lot #2000 ($2,128),
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| Slot: |
3C CN
Similar to regular dies
In Copper |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
3CN 1865 J-411 |
| Grade: |
PCGS PF 64 Brown |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
1865 3C Three Cent Nickel
Judd-411, Pollock-482
Rarity: High R.6, PR64 BN :
Struck in copper with a plain edge.
Obverse: :Similar in design to the issued three cent nickel
Reverse: :Similar in design to the issued three cent nickel but the ribbon ends extend to the denticles, giving the reverse a crowded appearance.
Comment: :
A razor-sharp example of this scarce Judd variety. Vibrant fire-red, sea-green, and orange toning emerges when the piece is rotated beneath a light. A hair-thin mark is noted on the cheek.
Provenance/Appearances:
Private Transaction Jan 2017; Prior Heritage Feb 2014 ANA National Money Show - Atlanta / Lot #5122
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| Slot: |
3C CN
In Copper |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
3CN 1865 J-413 |
| Grade: |
NGC PF 65 BN |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
1865 3C Three Cent Nickel
Judd-413, Pollock-484,
Rarity: Low R.6, PR65 Brown
Struck in copper with a plain edge.
Obverse/Reverse: The regular issue design for the three cent nickel, with normal sized ribbons.
Comment:
The date is boldly repunched as on regular issue proof examples. Faint die lines extend from the border through STA, also identical to the regular issue proofs. Although they were almost certainly struck for sale to collectors, these pieces were actually minted in 1865, based on the shared die with regular issue pieces. More than a dozen are known, mostly from the dies seen on the Newman example. A rare variant is known from a different obverse die that lacks the repunched date. A bold strike includes prominent rims on both sides of this lovely Gem proof. Rich olive-brown surfaces exhibit delicate turquoise overtones on both sides.
Provenance/Appearance:
"Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $15; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society- From The Eric P. Newman Collection, Heritage April 2013 CSNS - Chicago / Lot #3946
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H10C Seated Liberty
In Copper
Simpson |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
H10C 1865 J-420 |
| Grade: |
PCGS PF 64 Brown |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
1865 H10C Half Dime,
Judd-420, Pollock-492
Rarity: High R.7, PR64 BN
Ex: Simpson.
Struck in copper with a reeded edge.
Obverse/Reverse:
Regular dies trial piece for the half dime of 1865.
Comment:
Like so many other dies trial pieces from this period it was probably made for sale to collectors. The issue is rare, however. USPatterns.com estimates that about six examples are extant.
The fields are brightly mirrored and serve to enhance the remaining cherry-red and blue-gray patina on each side. Well-struck throughout.
Provenance/Appearances:
From Bob Simpson Collection Heritage Feb 2021Signature Auction / Lot #3179
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| Slot: |
10C Seated Liberty
In Copper |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
10C 1865 J-421 |
| Grade: |
PCGS PF 64 Red Brown |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
1865 10C Ten Cents,
Judd-421, Pollock-493,
Rarity: High R.7, PR64 RB
Ex: Simpson.
Struck in copper with a reeded edge
Obverse/Reverse: Struck using the regular dies of year but in copper
Comment:
This alleged dies trial piece was most likely deliberately struck for sale to collectors.. Fewer than four examples have been confirmed, including one in the Connecticut State Library. This is a brightly lustrous example whose obverse displays significant remaining mint red that is mixed with lavender. The reverse is more significantly toned and several shades deeper in hue. Seldom offered
Provenance/Appearances:
Ex Bob Simpson, Heritage Feb 2021 Auction / Lot #3180
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| Slot: |
25C Seated Liberty
In Copper |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
25C 1865 J-426 |
| Grade: |
NGC PF 65 RB |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
1865 25C
Judd-426, Pollock-498,
Rarity: Low R.7, PR65RB CAC Endorsed
EX: Lemus
Struck in copper with a reeded edge.
Obverse: Liberty Seated same as regular design of 1865 & 1866
Reverse: Spread wing eagle with the motto IN GOD WE TRUST placed on a scroll in the reverse field above the eagle This is the same design as adopted a year later in 1866
Comment:.
Per USPATTERN>COM actually most of these are believed to be restrikes made circa 1869 and into the early 1870s and offered with restrikes of other denominations in complete sets
Sharp design elements are set against deeply reflective fields 50% red
Provenance/Appearances:
From Great Collections; Priors
- The Lemus Collection, Queller Family Collection Heritage Jan 2009 FUN / Lot #1635 (As NGCPF65 BN),
- Corrado Romano Estate (Stack's, 6/1987), lot 857.
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| Slot: |
50C Seated Liberty
In Copper |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
50C 1865 J-430 |
| Grade: |
PCGS PF 62 Brown |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
1865 50C
Judd-430, Pollock-503.
Rarity: High R.6, PR62BN, CAC Endorsed
Struck in Copper with Reeded Edge.
Obverse: The same design that the Mint used to produce regular issue 1865 Liberty Seated half dollars.
Reverse: Similar to the regular issue design of 1865, but with the addition of a scroll inscribed with the motto IN GOD WE TRUST in the field above the eagle. This is the design that the Mint adopted for regular issue Liberty Seated half dollar production in 1866.
Comment:
Warmly patinated olive-brown surfaces are sharply struck and smoother in hand than one might expect for the assigned grade. Subtle champagne-gold and pale pink undertones further enhance the eye appeal.
Although referred to as a transitional pattern, most specimens of Judd-430 were actually produced circa 1869 into the early 1870s for sale to contemporary collectors as part of pattern Proof sets that also included examples of the other denominations. About a dozen of these copper impressions are believed extant.
Provenance/Appearances:
From the E. Horatio Morgan Collection. Who acquired it August 1995, Stacks and Bowers August 2019 ANA - Session 5 /Lot 3442; Heritage Aug1995 (ANA) Lot #8250;
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| Slot: |
1$ Seated Liberty
In Copper |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
S$1 1865 J-435 |
| Grade: |
PCGS PF 63 Brown |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
1865 $1 Seated Dollar
Judd-435, Pollock-508
Rarity: Low R.7, PR63 BN
Struck in copper with a reeded edge.
Obverse: Die is the same as that of the regular issue 1865 Seated dollar
Reverse: Is that of the regular issue Seated dollar beginning 1866 with the motto IN GOD WE TRUST on a scroll over the eagle.
Comment:
About a dozen examples are known in copper with another 12 or so believed known in silver. The surfaces show subdued amber-brown patina with a few inoffensive carbon spots near the borders
Provenance/Appearances:
From Heritage Aug 2019 ANA World's Fair of Money - Chicago / Lot #4474: Prior
- Heritage Feb 2006 Long Beach / Lot #2482 (Passed);
- Heritage Aug 19 1995 American Numismatic Association Sale / Lot #8251;
- Bowers & Merena Jan 1999 (The Rarities Sale Dr. Wallace Lee Collection.) Lot #305
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| Slot: |
50C Seated Liberty
Copper |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
50C 1866 J-539 |
| Grade: |
PCGS PF 62 Brown |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
1866 50C With Motto
Judd-539, Pollock-604
Rarity: High R.7, PR62 Brown CAC Endorsed
Struck in copper with Reeded Edge
Obverse/Reverse: Regular Liberty seated Dies of the year
Comment:
A so-called dies trial piece of the standard 1866 proof half dollar (With Motto). Only a half dozen pieces are believed known. US Patterns and Heritage both agree that these were unlikely actual dies trial piece and more likely that these were deliberately struck for sale to collectors.
The surfaces are deeply patinated with faint signs of hairlining beneath the depth of color over each side. Fully struck.
Provenance/Appearances:
Private Sale Jan. 2019; Prior Heritage Dec 2018- Beverly Hills / Lot #4073; From The Collection of William Rau, Heritage April 2018 CSNS Chicago / Lot #4970 (NGC 62).
Could not locate earlier auctions even with the limited appearances
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| Slot: |
25C
Copper |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
25C 1867 J-590 |
| Grade: |
NGC PF 64 BN |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
1867 25C (Copper)
Judd-590, Pollock-654
High R.7, PR64 BN
Struck I copper with Reeded Edge
Obverse/ Reverse:
Struck using the regular dies of 1867 but in copper
Comment:
While these had been called trials issues it is more likely they were struck for collectors. Only a half-dozen examples are believed known.
The surfaces on this piece show a surprising amount of original red surrounding the devices and within the recesses of the design. No contact marks are observed on either side and the piece is almost carbon-free.
Provenance/ Appearance:
-Heritage Aug 2016 ANA - Anaheim / Lot #6331, Prior
- From the Collection of Donald E. Bently, sold for the benefit of the Bently Foundation. Heritage Mar 2014 San Francisco / Lot #30562;
No earlier auctions could be found however,
- The Heritage Feb 1985 ANA lot 335 plate color image for the obverse looks similar however to the white-up for the reverse does not coincide to this piece
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| Slot: |
J-593 1$ Liberty Seated
In Brass |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
S$1 1867 J-593 |
| Grade: |
PCGS PF 63 |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
1867 $1 Seated Dollar in Brass
Judd-593, Pollock-657
Rarity: High R.7, PR63
Struck in Brass with reeded edges
Obverse/Reverse: The obverse and reverse are struck from the regular issue dies for the 1867 Seated dollar,
Comment:
According to USPatterns.com, about a half-dozen examples are known in brass. The issue began appearing in auction catalogs in the 19th century in such offerings as lot 204 of the Woodside Collection (New York Coin & Stamp, 4/1892): "1867 Dollar: regular type: brass: proof: exceedingly rare." Even though five pieces were reportedly struck in brass, according to USPatterns.com there may have been even a couple more than that struck.
The surfaces are bright yellow-green, making it immediately obvious this is an off-metal striking. Faint iridescence is also seen over each side. The fields are adequately mirrored, each side shows faint evidence of hairlining, and there are a few small spots on the figure of Liberty.
Technical Diameter: 1.492 inches. Die alignment: 180°.. From Bowers Mar 96 Catalog
Provenance/Appearances:
From The Pacific Rim Collection, Heritage Nov. 2021 Signature® Auction Dallas / Lot #3748; Priors:
- Great Collections, Dec 2018 (lot # 649185)
- Prior Ex: Heritage Aug 2011 Chicago Auction / Lot #7735,
- Stacks-Bowers Feb 2008 The Rich Uhrich Collection / Lot # 1714;
- Bowers & Merena Feb 2006 (Rarities Sale) / Lot# 486
- John E. Drew Collection, Bowers and Merena Mar 1996, The Sebring and Garbe Collections / Lot #2061;
and in these last 2 Stacks & Bowers confirms this piece also was From
- Rarcoa's sale of the Harry X Boosel Collection, April 1972, / Lot #1057; and the
- Superior's ANA Convention Sale, August 1975, / Lot #1259;
- Bowers and Ruddy's sale of the Branigan Collection, August 1978, / Lot #1838; and
- Superior's session of Auction '79, / Lot #1626
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| Slot: |
3CN Aluminum0 |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
3CN 1868 J-621 |
| Grade: |
PCGS PF 64 Cameo |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
1868 3CN
Judd-621, Pollock-690
Rarity: Low R.7, PR64+ Cam CAC Endorsed.
Ex: Garrett-Simpson.
Struck in aluminum with a plain edge
Obverse/ Reverse. This piece used the dies of the regular three cent nickel design of the year..
Comment:
About a half dozen examples of Judd-621 are thought to exist. This piece lists the Garrett pedigree on the holder but the coin does not match the examples that Heritage offered in 2013. It may be the from the original aluminum set sold in 1997.
Both sides are Cameo-contrasted and all-brilliant with light die polish in the fields.
Provenance/ Appearance:
From Bob Simpson Collection Heritage Aug 2021 ANA WFOM US Coins Signature Auction / Lot #3097
priors:
R.A. Britton (H.G. Sampson, 2/1882), lot 956;
T. Harrison Garrett; Garrett Collection; Johns Hopkins University (Bowers and Ruddy, 11/1979), lot 396;
Superior 10/89 Heifetz sale,
Heritage 1/13 FUN, Simpson, set now broken up - Heritage 8/21 ANA
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| Slot: |
50C Seated Liberty
Aluminum |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PATTERNS & TRIAL COINS 1864-1869 |
| Item Description: |
50C 1868 J-651 |
| Grade: |
PCGS PF 63 |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
1868 50C
Judd-651, Pollock-724
Rarity: High R.7 PR63
Ex Pittman & Lenox Lohr Collection
Struck in Aluminum with Reeded edge
Obverse and Reverse: The same designs that the Mint used to strike regular issue 1868 half dollars0.
Comment:
This is a lovely Choice Proof with bright silver white surfaces that exhibit appreciable cameo contrast to the finish. The website uspatterns.com notes that these were struck predominantly for sale to contemporary collectors as part of off metal Proof sets. Only a half dozen specimens of Judd-651 are believed extant.
David Akers Pittman Pt 1 catalog description …
“Numerous light hairlines in the fields, more prevalent on the obverse than they are on the reverse, which is actually very choice. Very sharply struck with a partial wire rim on both obverse and reverse. It appears that the rim might have been filed in places”
The Akers catalog on the Pittman auction noted that this piece was one of the twelve pieces that consist of most of the coins in the set of 1868 regular dies trial pieces struck in aluminum and
“… Missing, however, are the Indian Head Cent, the Two Cent piece, the Shield Nickel and the Ten Dollar gold piece. John J Pittman purchased almost all of this partial set from just two sources, Abe Kosoff’s 1958 ANA sale, and Empire Coin Co. in 1961. Unfortunately, he was unsuccessful in his attempts to complete it. He did own the Shield Nickel at one time, but it was stolen in the home invasion robbery of April 10, 1964. Four or five complete aluminum dies trial sets were struck in 1868 at the instruction of Henry R. Linderman, Director of the Mint. One of these sets, in an original leather presentation case, was in the Garrett Collection sale in 1979, Lot 396. This set later appeared in the 1997 ANA sale as Lot 7289. Another nearly complete set (undoubtedly assembled rather than original) was offered as individual pieces in Bowers and Merena’s 1984 Arnold/Romisa sale. It was missing only the Nickel Three Cent and Five Cent pieces. Another complete set, an original set in the possession of descendants of Hugh McCulloch, Secretary of the Treasury in 1868, reportedly was sold privately in recent years. In addition to the 4-5 complete sets, apparently a few extra pieces of each denomination were also struck."
Provenance/Appearance:
Direct sale David Lawrence July 2020; Priors:
- From the E. Horatio Morgan Collection, Stacks and Bowers Aug 2019 ANA - Session 5 Part 4 /Lot 3353,
- Also David Akers Oct 1997 The John Jay Pittman Collection: Part 1 / Lot # 788 ($2420) - and statement prior Purchased from Stack’s Metropolitan New York Numismatic Aution May 1962, featuring R.E. Cox, Jr. collection of half dollars / Lot 2225, for $160. - Previously in the Lenox Lohr Collection
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