| Survival Estimate | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 10 |
| 60 or Better | 2 |
| 65 or Better | 1 |
| Numismatic Rarity | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | R-9.5 |
| 60 or Better | R-9.9 |
| 65 or Better | R-10.0 |
| Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 3 / 11 |
| 60 or Better | 1 / 11 |
| 65 or Better | 1 / 11 |
| Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 3 / 12 |
| 60 or Better | 2 / 12 |
| 65 or Better | 1 / 12 |
#1 PCGS MS65BN
As "Uncirculated." “The John G. Mills Collection,” Samuel Hudson and Henry Chapman, April 1904, Lot 1243 – $36. As "Uncirculated." “The George H. Earle, Jr. Collection,” Henry Chapman, June 1912, Lot 3386 – $65. As "Uncirculated." “The Clarence Bement Collection,” Henry Chapman, May 1916, Lot 296 – $115. As "Uncirculated." “The Howard R. Newcomb Collection, Part I,” J.C. Morgenthau, February 1945, Lot 61 – $140; Dr. William H. Sheldon, April 1972; R.E. “Ted” Naftzger, Jr., February 1992; Eric Streiner, August 1992; Dr. Allen Bennett, 2001; Walter J. Husak. As PCGS MS65BN #13470593. “The Walter J. Husak Collection," Heritage Auctions, February 2008, Lot 2066 – $149,500; “The ESM Collection,” Stack’s Bowers, August 6, 2020, Lot 1011 – $144,000; Walter J. Husak; "The Collections of Walter J. Husak and The Liberty Cap Foundation," Heritage Auctions, January 4, 2024, Lot 2058 - $132,000; Steve Contursi; "The Contursi Family" (PCGS Set Registry). S-64. Die State I. Sharply struck. Semi-prooflike. Medium brown color. |
#2 PCGS MS63BN
As "Uncirculated." "The Matthew A. Stickney Collection," Henry Chapman, June 1907, Lot 1487 - $52.50; Charles Osner; Rare Coin Galleries of Seattle, September 1982; Gene Sanders; Stuart A. Levine; Tony Terranova. As "MS60." "The Herman Halpern Collection," Stack's, March 16, 1988, Lot 89; R.E. “Ted” Naftzger, Jr. As "MS60." 1989 Early American Coppers Sale, Lot 43; Tony Terranova; Bowers & Merena 1990 Fixed Price List. As PCGS MS62BN. "The Dr. John A. Van Arsdall Collection," Bowers & Merena, January 8, 1993, Lot 223; Dr. Thomas Turissini Collection; Chris Victor-McCawley, May 2009. As PCGS MS62 #26772781. "The Paul Gerrie Collection," Goldberg Auctioneers, Februart 2013, Lot 37 - $71,875; "The Benedict Collection," Heritage Auctions, August 14, 2024, Lot 4002 - $78,000. S-64. Die State I-II. Plate coin in Breen's Encyclopedia and Noyes's United States Large Cents, 1793-1794. Arced scratch to the right of Liberty's chin. Trivial marks under UNITED. |
#3 PCGS MS62BN
Stack’s, ca. early 1960s; Alfred Bonard; Numismatic Enterprises, February 1968, Lot 34 -$ 2,000; Carlyle A. Luer. As NGC MS62BN #4241589-007. “The Carlyle A. Luer Collection,” Heritage Auctions, January 2018, Lot 4742 – $66,000; Stack’s Bowers, March 25, 2021, Lot 4015 – $63,000. S-64. Die State V. Medium brown with reddish highlights. Dark toning spot to the right of the 4. |
#4 PCGS AU58BN
H.O. Granberg; William H. Woodin. As "Extremely Fine." "Catalogue of the Superb Collection of United States Coins Belonging to a Prominent American," The United States Coin Co., May 1915, Lot 132 - $60; Dr. George P. French; unknown intermediaries; Charles M. Williams. As "AU55." Numismatic Gallery (Kosoff), November 14, 1950, Lot 73 - $150; Judge Thomas L. Gaskill; New Netherlands Coin Co., November 1956; Dorothy I. Paschal, March 1977; Del Bland, September 24, 1984; Douglas F. Bird. As PCGS AU58BN #37128543. "The Douglas F. Bird Collection," Goldberg Auctioneers, February 16, 2020, Lot 22 - $39,600; Robert A. Klosterboer. S-64. Die State V. Planchet chatter in the lower left obverse field. |
#5 PCGS AU55BN
As "AU50." Henry C. Hines; Homer K. Downing; "1952 ANA Convention Sale," New Netherlands Coin Co., August 21, 1952, Lot 1689 - $185; Elliot Landau. As "AU50." New Netherlands Coin Co., December 1958, Lot 108 - $250; Stack’s. As "XF45." "The Frank H. Masters, Jr. Collection," Rare Coin Company of America, May 1971, Lot 76 - $675; Dr. Dane B. Nielsen, May 1979; Denis W. Loring, May 7, 1983. As "XF45." "The Jack H. Robinson Collection," Superior Galleries, January 29, 1989, Lot 113 - $6,050; Tom Morley, April 15, 1989; Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., January 2009; Chris Victor-McCawley, December 10, 2012; Gene Heard; Goldberg Auctioneers, June 4, 2017, Lot 240 - $28,200; Chris Victor-McCawley. S-64. Die State II. Light planchet chatter in the lower left obverse field. Raspberry and steel grey patination with lighter olive highlights at the points of high relief and the lower right obverse field. |
| #6 PCGS XF45 |
#7 PCGS XF40
As "AU50." Henry C. Hines; Homer K. Downing; "1952 ANA Convention Sale," New Netherlands Coin Co., August 21, 1952, Lot 1689 - $185; Elliot Landau. As "AU50." New Netherlands Coin Co., December 1958, Lot 108 - $250; Stack’s. As "XF45." "The Frank H. Masters, Jr. Collection," Rare Coin Company of America, May 1971, Lot 76 - $675; Dr. Dane B. Nielsen, May 1979; Denis W. Loring, May 7, 1983. As "XF45." "The Jack H. Robinson Collection," Superior Galleries, January 29, 1989, Lot 113 - $6,050; Tom Morley, April 15, 1989; Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., January 2009; Chris Victor-McCawley, December 10, 2012; Gene Heard; Goldberg Auctioneers, June 4, 2017, Lot 240 - $28,200; Chris Victor-McCawley. S-64. Die State II. Light planchet chatter in the lower left obverse field. Raspberry and steel grey patination with lighter olive highlights at the points of high relief and the lower right obverse field. |
This scarce Rarity-5 variety features Obverse 32—also utilized on S-65 (#35654) and the elusive NC-6 (#35669)—paired with a reverse die unique to this marriage. The reverse is instantly identifiable by the complete absence of a fraction bar, a striking and famous diagnostic. The wreath displays a symmetrical arrangement of seven berries on each side. A heavy die crack at "D" in UNITED eventually compromised the die, leading to a relatively short production life. The obverse is characterized by deep border dentils along the left side, which served to protect the high-relief elements of the hair and liberty cap. Aesthetically, this is a visually commanding variety; the hair details are sharply cut and follow a nearly vertical alignment. The date is compact, with the top tip of the "1" just touching the bottom hair lock.
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