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CAC 0004. “Beautiful gem. A popular and widely collected series in England. The Kentucky tokens were produced as part of the Conder token series. Stunning smooth chestnut surfaces with light peachy highlights around the devices. A unique gem with only one graded higher by PCGS. CAC approved for quality.” Eye appeal “5/5”
CAC 0004. “Beautiful gem. A popular and widely collected series in England. The Kentucky tokens were produced as part of the Conder token series. Stunning smooth chestnut surfaces with light peachy highlights around the devices. A unique gem with only one graded higher by PCGS. CAC approved for quality.” Eye appeal “5/5”
CAC 0004. “Beautiful gem. A popular and widely collected series in England. The Kentucky tokens were produced as part of the Conder token series. Stunning smooth chestnut surfaces with light peachy highlights around the devices. A unique gem with only one graded higher by PCGS. CAC approved for quality.” Eye appeal “5/5”
CAC 0003. “Breen-1217, W-10630 variety. A lovely, glossy, golden brown example that is quite pleasing for this grade level. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0003. “Breen-1217, W-10630 variety. A lovely, glossy, golden brown example that is quite pleasing for this grade level. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0003. “Breen-1217, W-10630 variety. A lovely, glossy, golden brown example that is quite pleasing for this grade level. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0003. “Breen-1217, W-10630 variety. A lovely, glossy, golden brown example that is quite pleasing for this grade level. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0002. “Choice Massachusetts. Gorgeous AU piece with smooth surfaces and chocolatey look. Excellent strike and unabraded details. CAC approved for quality and eye appeal.” Eye appeal “5/5”
CAC 0002. “Choice Massachusetts. Gorgeous AU piece with smooth surfaces and chocolatey look. Excellent strike and unabraded details. CAC approved for quality and eye appeal.” Eye appeal “5/5”
CAC 0007. “Cohen-6a variety, Plain edge, No Pole type. Struck over a cut down Talbot, Alum & Lee Cent, with vestiges of the undertype most visible at the left obverse rim. And this is a charming, original, medium brown piece with the pleasing, problem-free surfaces so seldom seen on these early coppers.”
CAC 0007. “Cohen-6a variety, Plain edge, No Pole type. Struck over a cut down Talbot, Alum & Lee Cent, with vestiges of the undertype most visible at the left obverse rim. And this is a charming, original, medium brown piece with the pleasing, problem-free surfaces so seldom seen on these early coppers.”
CAC 0007. “Cohen-6a variety, Plain edge, No Pole type. Struck over a cut down Talbot, Alum & Lee Cent, with vestiges of the undertype most visible at the left obverse rim. And this is a charming, original, medium brown piece with the pleasing, problem-free surfaces so seldom seen on these early coppers.”
CAC 0007. “Cohen-6a variety, Plain edge, No Pole type. Struck over a cut down Talbot, Alum & Lee Cent, with vestiges of the undertype most visible at the left obverse rim. And this is a charming, original, medium brown piece with the pleasing, problem-free surfaces so seldom seen on these early coppers.”
CAC 0007. “Cohen-6a variety, Plain edge, No Pole type. Struck over a cut down Talbot, Alum & Lee Cent, with vestiges of the undertype most visible at the left obverse rim. And this is a charming, original, medium brown piece with the pleasing, problem-free surfaces so seldom seen on these early coppers.”
CAC. The 1797 Liberty Cap Right Half Cent is an iconic early copper issue, struck from a modest mintage of just 127,840 pieces, with an estimated 200 examples surviving across all grades. This example features the famed "1 Over 1" die variety, one of the most dramatic and visually striking blundered date errors in all of U.S. coinage. The secondary "1" is clearly visible above the final digit, with its thinner profile and absence of bottom serifs indicating an incomplete attempt at effacement—an oversight so bold that Ed. Frossard initially mistook it for a die break in his 1879 commentary. Most known examples of this variety are believed to be struck over cut-down Talbot, Allum & Lee tokens (Breen’s 1c attribution), though this piece shows no visible undertype—supporting the theory, as advanced by Manley, that many such pieces were struck on rolled copper planchet stock rather than true virgin blanks. This particular example displays smooth, original surfaces in a consistent brown tone with olive-bronze undertones, honest wear, and strong visual appeal for the grade. The date is bold, and key reverse elements such as the denomination and wreath remain discernible. While well-worn, the coin is free from any signs of cleaning or damage and exhibits the classic surface texture sought by advanced early copper specialists. The PCGS Price Guide lists the variety at $1,250, whilst CAC reports just 2 coins in this grade and 12 finer, with no sales recorded for CAC. Bear in mind, that CAC examples of this issue trade at double non-CAC: the F15 PCGS CAC at $3,120 07/25 HA and the VF20 PCGS CAC at $4,080 10/25 HA.
CAC 0023. “Cohen-3 variety, considered to be Rarity-1. First of this issue we can recall offering, and this is totally original chocolate brown piece with very choice surfaces. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0023. “Cohen-3 variety, considered to be Rarity-1. First of this issue we can recall offering, and this is totally original chocolate brown piece with very choice surfaces. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0023. “Cohen-3 variety, considered to be Rarity-1. First of this issue we can recall offering, and this is totally original chocolate brown piece with very choice surfaces. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0023. “Cohen-3 variety, considered to be Rarity-1. First of this issue we can recall offering, and this is totally original chocolate brown piece with very choice surfaces. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0023. “Cohen-3 variety, considered to be Rarity-1. First of this issue we can recall offering, and this is totally original chocolate brown piece with very choice surfaces. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0039. "Wonderful eye appeal with hard surfaces, truly great luster and terrific color for a Brown, which is pretty much the only game in town for this date as there are very few in RB and none graded Red. CAC Verified."
CAC 0039. "Wonderful eye appeal with hard surfaces, truly great luster and terrific color for a Brown, which is pretty much the only game in town for this date as there are very few in RB and none graded Red. CAC Verified."
CAC 0039. "Wonderful eye appeal with hard surfaces, truly great luster and terrific color for a Brown, which is pretty much the only game in town for this date as there are very few in RB and none graded Red. CAC Verified."
CAC 0040. “Superbly lustrous gem with shades of mahogany, original mint red and violet. This example was last seen in the FUN sale in 2011. Pop 12/1 in RB.”
CAC 0040. “Superbly lustrous gem with shades of mahogany, original mint red and violet. This example was last seen in the FUN sale in 2011. Pop 12/1 in RB.”
CAC 0041. “Classic Head Half Cent and a truly wonderful example of this beautiful Type. Both obverse and reverse exhibit frosty mahogany color with a pale lilac undertone and superb overall eye appeal. CAC Verified. From the Homewood Collection.”
CAC 0041. “Classic Head Half Cent and a truly wonderful example of this beautiful Type. Both obverse and reverse exhibit frosty mahogany color with a pale lilac undertone and superb overall eye appeal. CAC Verified. From the Homewood Collection.”
CAC 0042. “Gorgeous gem half cent type coin with beautiful coloring and some pretty, subtle luster. Pretty red highlights and magenta toning in the fields. CAC approved for quality.” Eye appeal “5/5”
CAC 0042. “Gorgeous gem half cent type coin with beautiful coloring and some pretty, subtle luster. Pretty red highlights and magenta toning in the fields. CAC approved for quality.” Eye appeal “5/5”
CAC 0072. “A fantastic, original choice unc. example with proof-like surfaces and striking cobalt blue and golden orange toning. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0072. “A fantastic, original choice unc. example with proof-like surfaces and striking cobalt blue and golden orange toning. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0072. “A fantastic, original choice unc. example with proof-like surfaces and striking cobalt blue and golden orange toning. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0072. “A fantastic, original choice unc. example with proof-like surfaces and striking cobalt blue and golden orange toning. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0072. “A fantastic, original choice unc. example with proof-like surfaces and striking cobalt blue and golden orange toning. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0079. “Braided Hair. If you could buy red-brown's like this with any frequency you'd never consider full red. One of the nicest Half Cents we've seen in a long time. Superb eye appeal with an abundance of original mint red with some slight mellowing down to extremely light brown. Exceptional! CAC Verified. From the Live Oak collection Part 2.”
CAC 0079. “Braided Hair. If you could buy red-brown's like this with any frequency you'd never consider full red. One of the nicest Half Cents we've seen in a long time. Superb eye appeal with an abundance of original mint red with some slight mellowing down to extremely light brown. Exceptional! CAC Verified. From the Live Oak collection Part 2.”
CAC 0100. “Braided Hair. Superb surfaces and look for the grade and especially for the color designation of Brown. Both obverse and reverse offer an abundance of original mint red and are spot and print free. Wonderful Type coin! CAC Verified.”
CAC 0100. “Braided Hair. Superb surfaces and look for the grade and especially for the color designation of Brown. Both obverse and reverse offer an abundance of original mint red and are spot and print free. Wonderful Type coin! CAC Verified.”
CAC. Sheldon-70 variety, Head of 1795 type. Considered to be Rarity-2. A second lovely, all original, chocolate brown 1794 1¢ with choice surfaces and no distractions. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.
CAC 0110. “Sheldon 76b variety, considered to be Rarity-1. A choice, original, problem-free early cent with hard, smooth chocolate brown surfaces and excellent eye appeal. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0110. “Sheldon 76b variety, considered to be Rarity-1. A choice, original, problem-free early cent with hard, smooth chocolate brown surfaces and excellent eye appeal. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0110. “Sheldon 76b variety, considered to be Rarity-1. A choice, original, problem-free early cent with hard, smooth chocolate brown surfaces and excellent eye appeal. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0110. “Sheldon 76b variety, considered to be Rarity-1. A choice, original, problem-free early cent with hard, smooth chocolate brown surfaces and excellent eye appeal. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0110. “Sheldon 76b variety, considered to be Rarity-1. A choice, original, problem-free early cent with hard, smooth chocolate brown surfaces and excellent eye appeal. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0120. “Draped Bust. Small Date, Large Fraction; S-258, B-17, R.1. Light to medium mahogany-brown with strong central striking details and genuinely nice overall eye-appeal. A later die state with the arcing die crack from rim through 1, curving left through curls to rim after touching ribbon tip. Among the most plentiful of the die pairs for the 1803 Large cents and as such an excellent choice for the type or date collector. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0120. “Draped Bust. Small Date, Large Fraction; S-258, B-17, R.1. Light to medium mahogany-brown with strong central striking details and genuinely nice overall eye-appeal. A later die state with the arcing die crack from rim through 1, curving left through curls to rim after touching ribbon tip. Among the most plentiful of the die pairs for the 1803 Large cents and as such an excellent choice for the type or date collector. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0139. “N-2. Lustrous chocolate brown with magenta and golden undertones. From the Highland Park collection. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0139. “N-2. Lustrous chocolate brown with magenta and golden undertones. From the Highland Park collection. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0140. “13 Stars type. A charming, all original and suitably crusty piece with much fiery mint red remaining on the obverse and reverse. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0140. “13 Stars type. A charming, all original and suitably crusty piece with much fiery mint red remaining on the obverse and reverse. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0140. “13 Stars type. A charming, all original and suitably crusty piece with much fiery mint red remaining on the obverse and reverse. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0140. “13 Stars type. A charming, all original and suitably crusty piece with much fiery mint red remaining on the obverse and reverse. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0140. “13 Stars type. A charming, all original and suitably crusty piece with much fiery mint red remaining on the obverse and reverse. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0143. “An exceptionally nice coin both for the numberical grade and the color designation. Exceptionally nice surfaces, luster and eye appeal with loads of original mint red for a coin designated as Brown! Beautiful coin!”
CAC 0143. “An exceptionally nice coin both for the numberical grade and the color designation. Exceptionally nice surfaces, luster and eye appeal with loads of original mint red for a coin designated as Brown! Beautiful coin!”
CAC 0144. “Lustrous and wholly original with generous amounts of mint red for a Brown coin. The obverse offers maroon-brown with hints of red about some of the protected areas while the reverse is a light chocolate brown with much more red. Lovely coin! CAC Verified. From a collection of Gold and Silver Type assembled in the early 1970's.”
CAC 0144. “Lustrous and wholly original with generous amounts of mint red for a Brown coin. The obverse offers maroon-brown with hints of red about some of the protected areas while the reverse is a light chocolate brown with much more red. Lovely coin! CAC Verified. From a collection of Gold and Silver Type assembled in the early 1970's.”
CAC 0150. “N-8, R-2. Original chestnut and mahagony with traces of original mint red as well. The top of the 5 is bold and visible inside the upper loop of the 6. Well executed with nice surfaces and a very pleasing look. A popular overdate, PCGS has graded just 2 at this level with only 7 graded higher. There has never been a PCGS AU58 hit the auction block and the last PCGS coin to sell was an AU55 in 2013 which brought $3300...in AU55. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0150. “N-8, R-2. Original chestnut and mahagony with traces of original mint red as well. The top of the 5 is bold and visible inside the upper loop of the 6. Well executed with nice surfaces and a very pleasing look. A popular overdate, PCGS has graded just 2 at this level with only 7 graded higher. There has never been a PCGS AU58 hit the auction block and the last PCGS coin to sell was an AU55 in 2013 which brought $3300...in AU55. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0150. “N-8, R-2. Original chestnut and mahagony with traces of original mint red as well. The top of the 5 is bold and visible inside the upper loop of the 6. Well executed with nice surfaces and a very pleasing look. A popular overdate, PCGS has graded just 2 at this level with only 7 graded higher. There has never been a PCGS AU58 hit the auction block and the last PCGS coin to sell was an AU55 in 2013 which brought $3300...in AU55. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0152. “An outstanding Middle Date Large cent with amazing surfaces, luster and plenty of eye appeal for the grade. Easily earned the popular AU-58+ grade with CAC certification. A great addition to a quality early copper set. Will not last long.”
CAC 0154 (January 2018 Premier Session, lot #2). “N-3. A lovely CHOICE example with bold satin luster on mahogany-brown surfaces with accents of glowing original red hints that cling to the protected areas of the design. Both sides display sharply struck design elements and only under high magnification do you see the tiny ticks that account for the assigned numerical grade. Overall the eye appeal is finer than many 63s we have seen graded over the years and this is a great coin for any type or date set. PCGS 7, NGC 3, CAC 1. One of the most recent auction comparables is the AU58 PCGS/CAC coin sold in the February 2017 Koshkarian Sale, which realized $1,351. This lovely 62 has a great look and will fit in any set.”
CAC 0154 (January 2018 Premier Session, lot #2). “N-3. A lovely CHOICE example with bold satin luster on mahogany-brown surfaces with accents of glowing original red hints that cling to the protected areas of the design. Both sides display sharply struck design elements and only under high magnification do you see the tiny ticks that account for the assigned numerical grade. Overall the eye appeal is finer than many 63s we have seen graded over the years and this is a great coin for any type or date set. PCGS 7, NGC 3, CAC 1. One of the most recent auction comparables is the AU58 PCGS/CAC coin sold in the February 2017 Koshkarian Sale, which realized $1,351. This lovely 62 has a great look and will fit in any set.”
CAC 0154 (January 2018 Premier Session, lot #2). “N-3. A lovely CHOICE example with bold satin luster on mahogany-brown surfaces with accents of glowing original red hints that cling to the protected areas of the design. Both sides display sharply struck design elements and only under high magnification do you see the tiny ticks that account for the assigned numerical grade. Overall the eye appeal is finer than many 63s we have seen graded over the years and this is a great coin for any type or date set. PCGS 7, NGC 3, CAC 1. One of the most recent auction comparables is the AU58 PCGS/CAC coin sold in the February 2017 Koshkarian Sale, which realized $1,351. This lovely 62 has a great look and will fit in any set.”
CAC 0156. “N-4,R.2 CAC. Razor sharp and super clean with perfect chocolate color. A little bit of as-made planchet roughness on reverse hidden in the letters keeps this from 65 or even 66. Very Nice quality coin. No recent 64 cac sales. Most recent 65 @ 6756 12/15.”
CAC 0165. “Correctly graded as Red Brown but offering a generous amount of original mint red with the brown being quite light in color. A scarce date, there is just 1 lone coin graded Red across all grades! Still in the old green tag holder. CAC Verified. From the Highland Park collection.”
CAC 0165. “Correctly graded as Red Brown but offering a generous amount of original mint red with the brown being quite light in color. A scarce date, there is just 1 lone coin graded Red across all grades! Still in the old green tag holder. CAC Verified. From the Highland Park collection.”
CAC 0170. “CAC approved. A stunning gem, and with absolutely perfect eye appeal for my tastes. There is a touch of original mint color hugging the devices, there are no spots or areas of dark color, the surfaces are wonderfully smooth and the luster is full. A superb coin.”
CAC 0170. “CAC approved. A stunning gem, and with absolutely perfect eye appeal for my tastes. There is a touch of original mint color hugging the devices, there are no spots or areas of dark color, the surfaces are wonderfully smooth and the luster is full. A superb coin.”
Newcomb-2, Small 18 / Large 18 Redbook variety. Considered to be Rarity-2. This is the first example we have ever offered of this neat and distinctive issue in any grade, and it is a lovely and difficult to find Choice AU. With glossy medium brown surfaces, nice eye appeal and the Small over Large 18 bold and clear. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.
CAC 0177. “N-12. The 1845 is a deceptively tough coin with any kind of mint red. Fewer than a dozen RB specimens in any grade have traded at auction since 2010. The obverse is a deep violet red with slightly subdued red around the protected areas. The reverse is just short of being a full mint red. Fantastic looking coin. From the Highland Park collection.”
CAC 0177. “N-12. The 1845 is a deceptively tough coin with any kind of mint red. Fewer than a dozen RB specimens in any grade have traded at auction since 2010. The obverse is a deep violet red with slightly subdued red around the protected areas. The reverse is just short of being a full mint red. Fantastic looking coin. From the Highland Park collection.”
CAC. Key Date. Glossy chocolate-brown surfaces are accented by traces of original mint red nestled around the stars, letters, and central devices. The strike is bold and even, with smooth fields and frosty texture throughout. A well-preserved example that exudes charm and originality.
CAC 0211. “Lustrous brown near-gem Large Cent with beautiful surfaces. CAC approved for quality. PCGS+ grade for premium quality at the top of end of the assigned grade.” Eye appeal “5/5”
CAC 0211. “Lustrous brown near-gem Large Cent with beautiful surfaces. CAC approved for quality. PCGS+ grade for premium quality at the top of end of the assigned grade.” Eye appeal “5/5”
CAC 0211. “Lustrous brown near-gem Large Cent with beautiful surfaces. CAC approved for quality. PCGS+ grade for premium quality at the top of end of the assigned grade.” Eye appeal “5/5”
0173 CAC. “N-1, R.5, Proof only variety. Ex - Pittman, Kaufman. A very scarce proof-only variety attributed by the location of the hair point slightly left of the upright of the 4. Deeply reflective fields, bold striking detail throughout and offering generous amounts of original mint red with hints of rose and light lilac. An excellent Type coin and a truly beautiful Proof Large Cent. CAC Verified.”
0173 CAC. “N-1, R.5, Proof only variety. Ex - Pittman, Kaufman. A very scarce proof-only variety attributed by the location of the hair point slightly left of the upright of the 4. Deeply reflective fields, bold striking detail throughout and offering generous amounts of original mint red with hints of rose and light lilac. An excellent Type coin and a truly beautiful Proof Large Cent. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0215. “Lovely, original orange-tan color and mint bloom luster. Excellent eye appeal. From the Highland Park collection.”
CAC 0215. “Lovely, original orange-tan color and mint bloom luster. Excellent eye appeal. From the Highland Park collection.”
CAC 0222. "Still in the first generation blue tag holder. Very high end for the grade with outstanding luster, original color, surfaces and hammered striking detail. Great coin! Purchased December 1998. From the Images Collection of Indian Cents. CAC Verified."
CAC 0222. "Still in the first generation blue tag holder. Very high end for the grade with outstanding luster, original color, surfaces and hammered striking detail. Great coin! Purchased December 1998. From the Images Collection of Indian Cents. CAC Verified."
CAC PHOTO SEAL 0223. “Original golden-tan color, fully struck with nice luster and excellent eye appeal. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. From the Cedar Collection.”
CAC PHOTO SEAL 0223. “Original golden-tan color, fully struck with nice luster and excellent eye appeal. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. From the Cedar Collection.”
CAC PHOTO SEAL 0224. “Repunched date. Booming luster, fully struck and offering fabulous color and eye appeal. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. From the Cedar Collection.”
CAC PHOTO SEAL 0224. “Repunched date. Booming luster, fully struck and offering fabulous color and eye appeal. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. From the Cedar Collection.”
CAC PHOTO SEAL 0225. “Exceptionally nice, full blown red Gem. Both obverse and reverse exhibit natural, vibrant golden-red color, superb striking detail including crisp feather tip definition, diamond detail and reverse shield detail. The 1864 L cents comprise only about 15% of the total 1864 Cent mintage. Wonderful Gem! Eagle Eye Photo Seal.”
CAC PHOTO SEAL 0225. “Exceptionally nice, full blown red Gem. Both obverse and reverse exhibit natural, vibrant golden-red color, superb striking detail including crisp feather tip definition, diamond detail and reverse shield detail. The 1864 L cents comprise only about 15% of the total 1864 Cent mintage. Wonderful Gem! Eagle Eye Photo Seal.”
CAC PHOTO SEAL 0230. “Outstanding coin with wonderful luster, color, surfaces and eye appeal. CAC Verified and Eagle Eye Photoseal (with cert). From the Shipshewana Collection of Indian Cents.”
CAC PHOTO SEAL 0230. “Outstanding coin with wonderful luster, color, surfaces and eye appeal. CAC Verified and Eagle Eye Photoseal (with cert). From the Shipshewana Collection of Indian Cents.”
CAC PHOTO SEAL 0234. “An outstanding example of this typically problematic date that is often found streaky and even when designated Red, they are often unappealing. This coin exhibits booming luster and mint bloom frost and vibrant golden-red color with no streakiness, spots or prints and offers superb striking detail throughout. Eagle Eye Photo Seal.”
CAC PHOTO SEAL 0234. “An outstanding example of this typically problematic date that is often found streaky and even when designated Red, they are often unappealing. This coin exhibits booming luster and mint bloom frost and vibrant golden-red color with no streakiness, spots or prints and offers superb striking detail throughout. Eagle Eye Photo Seal.”
CAC 0240. “Vibrant orange-red about the protected areas with red brown centers that offer a beautiful blue undertone. Lovely Gem!”
CAC 0240. “Vibrant orange-red about the protected areas with red brown centers that offer a beautiful blue undertone. Lovely Gem!”
CAC PHOTO SEAL 0250. "Still in the first generation blue tag holder. Frosty, pumpkin-red color, superb strike and a nice Gem. Solid Gem obverse with an absolutely flawless reverse. Eagle Eye Photoseal. Purchased August 2002. From the Images Collection of Indian Cents. CAC Verified."
CAC PHOTO SEAL 0250. "Still in the first generation blue tag holder. Frosty, pumpkin-red color, superb strike and a nice Gem. Solid Gem obverse with an absolutely flawless reverse. Eagle Eye Photoseal. Purchased August 2002. From the Images Collection of Indian Cents. CAC Verified."
CAC PHOTO SEAL 0250. "Still in the first generation blue tag holder. Frosty, pumpkin-red color, superb strike and a nice Gem. Solid Gem obverse with an absolutely flawless reverse. Eagle Eye Photoseal. Purchased August 2002. From the Images Collection of Indian Cents. CAC Verified."
CAC 0258. "Still in the first generation blue tag holder. For the grade, this coin is simply outstanding in every respect. Great color, booming luster, superb strike and killer eye appeal. Purchased November 2001. From the Images Collection of Indian Cents. CAC Verified."
CAC 0258. "Still in the first generation blue tag holder. For the grade, this coin is simply outstanding in every respect. Great color, booming luster, superb strike and killer eye appeal. Purchased November 2001. From the Images Collection of Indian Cents. CAC Verified."
CAC 0279. “One of those coins I saw in a small box a collector was offering and just had to buy it...way too nice and far too pretty to pass up! Gorgeous and a nice Gem.”
CAC 0279. “One of those coins I saw in a small box a collector was offering and just had to buy it...way too nice and far too pretty to pass up! Gorgeous and a nice Gem.”
CAC 0290. “Superb luster and intense golden-red color. Great looking, original red Gem. CAC Verified. From the Shipshewana Collection of Indian Cents.”
CAC 0290. “Superb luster and intense golden-red color. Great looking, original red Gem. CAC Verified. From the Shipshewana Collection of Indian Cents.”
CAC 0295. “Popular and scarce S-mint Indian cent. Lustrous with lots of red. CAC approved for quality and eye appeal.” Eye appeal “5/5”
CAC 0295. “Popular and scarce S-mint Indian cent. Lustrous with lots of red. CAC approved for quality and eye appeal.” Eye appeal “5/5”
CAC 0298. “Lustrous, original brick and golden-red color, clean devices and fields, exceptionally crisp strike and great eye appeal! CAC Verified.“
CAC 0298. “Lustrous, original brick and golden-red color, clean devices and fields, exceptionally crisp strike and great eye appeal! CAC Verified.“
CAC 0233. “lovely gem Indian cent. CAC approved for quality.” Eye appeal “5/5”
CAC 0233. “lovely gem Indian cent. CAC approved for quality.” Eye appeal “5/5”
CAC 0233. “lovely gem Indian cent. CAC approved for quality.” Eye appeal “5/5”
CAC 0236. “Vibrant plum-red and brick-red color, no spots or prints and quite nice really! CAC Verified.”
CAC 0236. “Vibrant plum-red and brick-red color, no spots or prints and quite nice really! CAC Verified.”
CAC 0244. “Spot free with deeply reflective fields and terrific eye appeal. Beautiful blue-burgundy, vibrant red-orange and golden-orange color. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0244. “Spot free with deeply reflective fields and terrific eye appeal. Beautiful blue-burgundy, vibrant red-orange and golden-orange color. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0244. “Spot free with deeply reflective fields and terrific eye appeal. Beautiful blue-burgundy, vibrant red-orange and golden-orange color. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0252. "Lovely coin with superb surfaces and eye appeal. Cherry and golden-red with underlying hints of lilac. CAC Verified."
CAC 0252. "Lovely coin with superb surfaces and eye appeal. Cherry and golden-red with underlying hints of lilac. CAC Verified."
CAC GOLD 0256 RATTLER. “A superb RB gem proof with pretty chartreuse green toning over reflective fields. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC with a Gold sticker indicating that it exceeds their standards for this grade level.”
CAC GOLD 0256 RATTLER. “A superb RB gem proof with pretty chartreuse green toning over reflective fields. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC with a Gold sticker indicating that it exceeds their standards for this grade level.”
CAC GOLD 0256 RATTLER. “A superb RB gem proof with pretty chartreuse green toning over reflective fields. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC with a Gold sticker indicating that it exceeds their standards for this grade level.”
CAC 0272. “Beautiful undertones! Low mintage proof issue -- one of just 2,031 coins struck. CAC approved for quality.” Eye appeal “5/5”
CAC 0272. “Beautiful undertones! Low mintage proof issue -- one of just 2,031 coins struck. CAC approved for quality.” Eye appeal “5/5”
CAC 0272. “Beautiful undertones! Low mintage proof issue -- one of just 2,031 coins struck. CAC approved for quality.” Eye appeal “5/5”
CAC 0276C OGH, EAGLE EYE. “Old green label holder. Looks like a Proof 65! CAC approved for quality.” Eye appeal “5/5”
CAC 0276C OGH, EAGLE EYE. “Old green label holder. Looks like a Proof 65! CAC approved for quality.” Eye appeal “5/5”
CAC 0280. “Stunning Gem with original red and magenta along with pink, green, blues and oranges. Wonderful eye appeal!”
CAC 0280. “Stunning Gem with original red and magenta along with pink, green, blues and oranges. Wonderful eye appeal!”
CAC 0310. “Wonderful cartwheel luster with outstanding eye appeal, especially for a red brown coin. 85% full mint red with just some slight mellowing down from full red. Spot and print free and a truly wonderful looking Gem. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0310. “Wonderful cartwheel luster with outstanding eye appeal, especially for a red brown coin. 85% full mint red with just some slight mellowing down from full red. Spot and print free and a truly wonderful looking Gem. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0313. “Still in the old green tag holder and a monster of a coin for an MS65. Still offering vibrant orange-red color, killer luster and great overall eye appeal. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0313. “Still in the old green tag holder and a monster of a coin for an MS65. Still offering vibrant orange-red color, killer luster and great overall eye appeal. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0314. “Lustrous, golden-red with a crisp strike, lovely surfaces and excellent overall eye appeal. CAC verified.”
CAC 0314. “Lustrous, golden-red with a crisp strike, lovely surfaces and excellent overall eye appeal. CAC verified.”
CAC 0315. “Outstanding original red color with wonderful surfaces, crisp striking detail and excellent eye appeal. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0315. “Outstanding original red color with wonderful surfaces, crisp striking detail and excellent eye appeal. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0315. “Considerable mint red combined with very light brown color, this is a heckuva nice coin for a Red Brown. The surfaces are exceptional with wonderful luster, superb striking detail and great eye appeal. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0315. “Considerable mint red combined with very light brown color, this is a heckuva nice coin for a Red Brown. The surfaces are exceptional with wonderful luster, superb striking detail and great eye appeal. CAC Verified.”
CAC GOLD 0316. “Rich, original brown with highlights of blue, superb surfaces for the grade and wonderful eye appeal. I am baffled at what PCGS saw to call this AU...the coin is in your face Unc. It seems CAC saw it this way as well since they gave it the coveted Gold sticker.”
CAC GOLD 0316. “Rich, original brown with highlights of blue, superb surfaces for the grade and wonderful eye appeal. I am baffled at what PCGS saw to call this AU...the coin is in your face Unc. It seems CAC saw it this way as well since they gave it the coveted Gold sticker.”
CAC GOLD 0316. “Rich, original brown with highlights of blue, superb surfaces for the grade and wonderful eye appeal. I am baffled at what PCGS saw to call this AU...the coin is in your face Unc. It seems CAC saw it this way as well since they gave it the coveted Gold sticker.”
CAC 0319. One heckuva coin for a Red Brown! Both obverse and reverse exhibit superb luster, surfaces and even, 80%+ original mint red with a slight mellowing allowing for the RB designation. Wonderful coin!! CAC Verified.
CAC 0319. One heckuva coin for a Red Brown! Both obverse and reverse exhibit superb luster, surfaces and even, 80%+ original mint red with a slight mellowing allowing for the RB designation. Wonderful coin!! CAC Verified.
CAC 0320. “Absolutely phenomenal coin! Incredible surfaces, exquisite luster, superb color that is oh so close to full red and crisp, sharp striking detail. Outstanding coin...it's $50 expensive but well worth that $50!!”
CAC 0320. “Absolutely phenomenal coin! Incredible surfaces, exquisite luster, superb color that is oh so close to full red and crisp, sharp striking detail. Outstanding coin...it's $50 expensive but well worth that $50!!”
CAC 0333. “Stunning coin for the grade!! Great color, luster, surfaces and strike and just kinda silly as a 64. Very uncommonly nice! From Live Oak Part 3.”
CAC 0333. “Stunning coin for the grade!! Great color, luster, surfaces and strike and just kinda silly as a 64. Very uncommonly nice! From Live Oak Part 3.”
CAC 0337. “While this is not a rare date, finding ta truly pleasing, well struck, spot free and original red specimen is far from easy and this remains one of those sneaky tough dates. This coin has outstanding luster, strike surfaces and original red color and quite frankly is nicer than many graded Gem I've seen. Still in the old blue tag holder. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0337. “While this is not a rare date, finding ta truly pleasing, well struck, spot free and original red specimen is far from easy and this remains one of those sneaky tough dates. This coin has outstanding luster, strike surfaces and original red color and quite frankly is nicer than many graded Gem I've seen. Still in the old blue tag holder. CAC Verified.”
Glowing gem denver mint lincoln has lower pops than you would expect at the 67/67+ cac level. The color on this coin is incredible and so is the strike. Last 67 cac @ 825 on 10/22. So its been a while since one traded. A 67+ @ 1,740 6/21. 2782. (SP)
CAC 0420. “An exceptionally nice looking example of this classic favorite, especially so for both the grade and color designation with far more red than is typically seen on a coin designated Brown. A bit of a joke as a Brown I'd say! CAC Verified.”
CAC 0420. “An exceptionally nice looking example of this classic favorite, especially so for both the grade and color designation with far more red than is typically seen on a coin designated Brown. A bit of a joke as a Brown I'd say! CAC Verified.”
CAC 0300 (Regency XV, December 2015, Lot #41). “EX LARRY SHEPHERD COLLECTION and smooth. A booming, killer luster enhances the outrageous, original deep red/copper/violet colors. Lincoln and every detail are needle sharp and stand out boldly. If you demand only the very best, this is your coin! The eye appeal is jaw dropping! PCGS 35, NGC 25, CAC 20. Forget the sale history for other 1909 PR66s. Most don’t come close to this level of outrageous quality and eye appeal. We’re amazed that PCGS didn’t designate it at least a PR66+RB!”
CAC 0300 (Regency XV, December 2015, Lot #41). “EX LARRY SHEPHERD COLLECTION and smooth. A booming, killer luster enhances the outrageous, original deep red/copper/violet colors. Lincoln and every detail are needle sharp and stand out boldly. If you demand only the very best, this is your coin! The eye appeal is jaw dropping! PCGS 35, NGC 25, CAC 20. Forget the sale history for other 1909 PR66s. Most don’t come close to this level of outrageous quality and eye appeal. We’re amazed that PCGS didn’t designate it at least a PR66+RB!”
CAC 0300 (Regency XV, December 2015, Lot #41). “EX LARRY SHEPHERD COLLECTION and smooth. A booming, killer luster enhances the outrageous, original deep red/copper/violet colors. Lincoln and every detail are needle sharp and stand out boldly. If you demand only the very best, this is your coin! The eye appeal is jaw dropping! PCGS 35, NGC 25, CAC 20. Forget the sale history for other 1909 PR66s. Most don’t come close to this level of outrageous quality and eye appeal. We’re amazed that PCGS didn’t designate it at least a PR66+RB!”
CAC 0317. “An absolutely stunning Matte Proof with colors of vibrant mint green and lilac, superb surfaces and full mint bloom frost. Gorgeous coin and prettier in hand as well! CAC Verified.”
CAC 0317. “An absolutely stunning Matte Proof with colors of vibrant mint green and lilac, superb surfaces and full mint bloom frost. Gorgeous coin and prettier in hand as well! CAC Verified.”
CAC 0317. “An absolutely stunning Matte Proof with colors of vibrant mint green and lilac, superb surfaces and full mint bloom frost. Gorgeous coin and prettier in hand as well! CAC Verified.”
CAC 0479 "An absolutely outstanding looking two cent piece! Stunning color in shades of original mint red, vibrant orange and vibrant red-purple. Superb luster and mint frost, no spots or prints, this is a truly wonderful Gem! A superb Type coin. Still in the old green tag holder. CAC Verified. From Live Oak Part 4."
CAC 0479 "An absolutely outstanding looking two cent piece! Stunning color in shades of original mint red, vibrant orange and vibrant red-purple. Superb luster and mint frost, no spots or prints, this is a truly wonderful Gem! A superb Type coin. Still in the old green tag holder. CAC Verified. From Live Oak Part 4."
CAC 0478. “The first year of issue for the series with a limited number of coins struck from an obverse die on which the letters IN GOD WE TRUST were small making this an important first year rarity. Superb mint frost and wonderful luster along with terrific eye appeal. Considerable mint red for the designation and a truly splendid coin. CAC Verified. From The Issaquah Collection.”
CAC 0478. “The first year of issue for the series with a limited number of coins struck from an obverse die on which the letters IN GOD WE TRUST were small making this an important first year rarity. Superb mint frost and wonderful luster along with terrific eye appeal. Considerable mint red for the designation and a truly splendid coin. CAC Verified. From The Issaquah Collection.”
CAC 0480. “This coin truly pops! Deep, watery fields with intense shades of mint red, magenta and watery violet patina that are more intense in hand than the images can illustrate. Wonderful coin with terrific eye appeal! CAC Verified.”
CAC 0480. “This coin truly pops! Deep, watery fields with intense shades of mint red, magenta and watery violet patina that are more intense in hand than the images can illustrate. Wonderful coin with terrific eye appeal! CAC Verified.”
CAC 0486. “Superb strike and color with full mint bloom luster. Considerable amount of full mint red color along with hints of merlot. Spot and print free with wonderful overall eye appeal. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0486. “Superb strike and color with full mint bloom luster. Considerable amount of full mint red color along with hints of merlot. Spot and print free with wonderful overall eye appeal. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0486. “Superb strike and color with full mint bloom luster. Considerable amount of full mint red color along with hints of merlot. Spot and print free with wonderful overall eye appeal. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0491. “Most certainly a conditionally challenging date to locate in true Gem Red and this is an outstanding and true Gem Red. Exceptional luster along with uber clean surfaces and offering vibrant golden-red color. CAC Verified. From The Issaquah Collection.”
CAC 0491. “Most certainly a conditionally challenging date to locate in true Gem Red and this is an outstanding and true Gem Red. Exceptional luster along with uber clean surfaces and offering vibrant golden-red color. CAC Verified. From The Issaquah Collection.”
CAC 0492. “Uncirculated examples, regardless of grade, are scarce for this low mintage date, but full red examples are rare. Superb striking detail, excellent luster and rich pumpkin-red color both obverse and reverse. There has been just one PCGS MS64 Red sold at auction in the past 5 years, which brought a staggering $9,400. From The Issaquah Collection. CAC Verified and one of just 4. From The Issaquah Collection.”
CAC 0492. “Uncirculated examples, regardless of grade, are scarce for this low mintage date, but full red examples are rare. Superb striking detail, excellent luster and rich pumpkin-red color both obverse and reverse. There has been just one PCGS MS64 Red sold at auction in the past 5 years, which brought a staggering $9,400. From The Issaquah Collection. CAC Verified and one of just 4. From The Issaquah Collection.”
CAC 0493 (Regency XV, December 2015, lot #53). “The mirrors on this piece blow us away! They are as deep, crystal clear, and clean as we’ve ever seen! There isn’t a single microscopic spot to be found. Both sides explode with the most outrageous red/magenta/violet combination you will ever see. Every detail is sharply struck and has generous frost. The eye appeal is out of this world! PCGS 22, NGC 22, CAC 12. The last to sell at auction brought $3,525.00 (6/14) and we think this coin will see strong bidding and easily top that!”
CAC 0493 (Regency XV, December 2015, lot #53). “The mirrors on this piece blow us away! They are as deep, crystal clear, and clean as we’ve ever seen! There isn’t a single microscopic spot to be found. Both sides explode with the most outrageous red/magenta/violet combination you will ever see. Every detail is sharply struck and has generous frost. The eye appeal is out of this world! PCGS 22, NGC 22, CAC 12. The last to sell at auction brought $3,525.00 (6/14) and we think this coin will see strong bidding and easily top that!”
CAC 0493 (Regency XV, December 2015, lot #53). “The mirrors on this piece blow us away! They are as deep, crystal clear, and clean as we’ve ever seen! There isn’t a single microscopic spot to be found. Both sides explode with the most outrageous red/magenta/violet combination you will ever see. Every detail is sharply struck and has generous frost. The eye appeal is out of this world! PCGS 22, NGC 22, CAC 12. The last to sell at auction brought $3,525.00 (6/14) and we think this coin will see strong bidding and easily top that!”
CAC 0498. “Vibrant golden red and light brown with a beautiful blue undertone to the light brown color. Deeply reflective fields, spot and print free and excellent eye appeal. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0498. “Vibrant golden red and light brown with a beautiful blue undertone to the light brown color. Deeply reflective fields, spot and print free and excellent eye appeal. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0500. “Beautiful coin with considerable mint red along with traces of lavender with no real "brown" rather just mellowing down from full red. No spots or prints, deeply reflective and sporting superb eye appeal. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0500. “Beautiful coin with considerable mint red along with traces of lavender with no real "brown" rather just mellowing down from full red. No spots or prints, deeply reflective and sporting superb eye appeal. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0500. “Beautiful coin with considerable mint red along with traces of lavender with no real "brown" rather just mellowing down from full red. No spots or prints, deeply reflective and sporting superb eye appeal. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0540. “Great first year type coin. CAC approved for quality and eye appeal.” Eye appeal “4/5”
CAC 0540. “Great first year type coin. CAC approved for quality and eye appeal.” Eye appeal “4/5”
CAC 0552. “Frosty, original white with light gold and red-gold patina. A really lovely coin for the grade and a scarce date. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0552. “Frosty, original white with light gold and red-gold patina. A really lovely coin for the grade and a scarce date. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0556. “Type II. Very nice, wholesome Gem with pretty and wholly original patina in shades of pale rose and light blue-green. Well executed throughout with lovely overall eye appeal. Conditionally rare with just 30 at this level and 3 graded finer. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0556. “Type II. Very nice, wholesome Gem with pretty and wholly original patina in shades of pale rose and light blue-green. Well executed throughout with lovely overall eye appeal. Conditionally rare with just 30 at this level and 3 graded finer. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0558 ex Hansen. “Wonderful near gem. The type 2 design of three-cent silvers were struck from 1854-58 and represent the scarcest of the three design types. Blended pale blue, gold, and lime tints over well-struck, satiny surfaces. PCGS+ grade for premium quality at the top of end of the assigned grade. CAC approved for quality.” Eye appeal “5/5”
CAC 0558 ex Hansen. “Wonderful near gem. The type 2 design of three-cent silvers were struck from 1854-58 and represent the scarcest of the three design types. Blended pale blue, gold, and lime tints over well-struck, satiny surfaces. PCGS+ grade for premium quality at the top of end of the assigned grade. CAC approved for quality.” Eye appeal “5/5”
CAC 0558 ex Hansen. “Wonderful near gem. The type 2 design of three-cent silvers were struck from 1854-58 and represent the scarcest of the three design types. Blended pale blue, gold, and lime tints over well-struck, satiny surfaces. PCGS+ grade for premium quality at the top of end of the assigned grade. CAC approved for quality.” Eye appeal “5/5”
CAC 0560. “Type II. Exceptionally lovely near Gem with very pretty, original patina, wonderful skin and mint bloom frost along with an impressively crisp strike. True to grade but one really beautiful Trime! CAC Verified. Pacific Cascades Collection.”
CAC 0560. “Type II. Exceptionally lovely near Gem with very pretty, original patina, wonderful skin and mint bloom frost along with an impressively crisp strike. True to grade but one really beautiful Trime! CAC Verified. Pacific Cascades Collection.”
CAC 0566. “A beautiful Civil War era Trime with dramatic multi-colored toning on the obverse and reverse. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0566. “A beautiful Civil War era Trime with dramatic multi-colored toning on the obverse and reverse. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0566. “A beautiful Civil War era Trime with dramatic multi-colored toning on the obverse and reverse. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0566. “A beautiful Civil War era Trime with dramatic multi-colored toning on the obverse and reverse. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0566. “A beautiful Civil War era Trime with dramatic multi-colored toning on the obverse and reverse. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
From a low mintage of just 600 pieces. Rich rainbow toning featuring an array of blue, red, and sea foam green coloration. Very flashy and perfectly original, this piece has the added appeal of the CAC sticker!
CAC 0585. “A flashy silvery-blue and golden toned proof that is very high end for this grade level. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0585. “A flashy silvery-blue and golden toned proof that is very high end for this grade level. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0585. “A flashy silvery-blue and golden toned proof that is very high end for this grade level. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0585. “A flashy silvery-blue and golden toned proof that is very high end for this grade level. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0585. “A flashy silvery-blue and golden toned proof that is very high end for this grade level. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0588 (Regency XV, December 2015, Lot #61). “Incredible russet and teal toning on both sides, with golden centers and framed in richer antique hues. Highly reflective fields offset the frosted devices and create a sweet and desirable gem Proof. A perfect high-end coin for the collector! PCGS 29, NGC 22, CAC 10. The auction prices for this date and grade are all over the map, in part because of the variable quality, but also because of gorgeous toning like this! Expect to pay a premium to obtain this highly collectible gem.”
CAC 0588 (Regency XV, December 2015, Lot #61). “Incredible russet and teal toning on both sides, with golden centers and framed in richer antique hues. Highly reflective fields offset the frosted devices and create a sweet and desirable gem Proof. A perfect high-end coin for the collector! PCGS 29, NGC 22, CAC 10. The auction prices for this date and grade are all over the map, in part because of the variable quality, but also because of gorgeous toning like this! Expect to pay a premium to obtain this highly collectible gem.”
CAC 0588 (Regency XV, December 2015, Lot #61). “Incredible russet and teal toning on both sides, with golden centers and framed in richer antique hues. Highly reflective fields offset the frosted devices and create a sweet and desirable gem Proof. A perfect high-end coin for the collector! PCGS 29, NGC 22, CAC 10. The auction prices for this date and grade are all over the map, in part because of the variable quality, but also because of gorgeous toning like this! Expect to pay a premium to obtain this highly collectible gem.”
CAC 0590. “Above-Average Eye Appeal. 1872 3CS PR65 PCGS. CAC. Deep rose and cobalt-blue patina in the obverse field frames the lighter-toned devices. The reverse exhibits reddish toning laced with whispers of sky-blue. The design elements are sharply struck and both sides have been well-cared for, further enhancing the eye appeal. Population Data (8/15): PCGS reports 38 submissions in PR65 and 22 finer. NGC shows 43 Gems and 31 finer. Heritage Commentary: The meager 1,000-piece circulation-strike mintage and its subsequent rarity in all grades places heavy pressure on the proofs from date collectors. The present Gem proof with its above-average eye appeal is an excellent choice for a high-grade date collection. Provenance: R.M. Smythe (11/2000), lot 1612.(Registry values: N1793).”
CAC 0590. “Above-Average Eye Appeal. 1872 3CS PR65 PCGS. CAC. Deep rose and cobalt-blue patina in the obverse field frames the lighter-toned devices. The reverse exhibits reddish toning laced with whispers of sky-blue. The design elements are sharply struck and both sides have been well-cared for, further enhancing the eye appeal. Population Data (8/15): PCGS reports 38 submissions in PR65 and 22 finer. NGC shows 43 Gems and 31 finer. Heritage Commentary: The meager 1,000-piece circulation-strike mintage and its subsequent rarity in all grades places heavy pressure on the proofs from date collectors. The present Gem proof with its above-average eye appeal is an excellent choice for a high-grade date collection. Provenance: R.M. Smythe (11/2000), lot 1612.(Registry values: N1793).”
CAC 0596 (Regency XVI, February 2016, Lot #85) “Bright and satiny with a hint of peach gold iridescence on both sides. The strike is sharp and this is a scarce issue with a mintage of only 604,000 pieces. Gems like this are downright sparse, and finer examples are quite difficult to obtain at any price. There is a minor planchet streak on the upper reverse, as made at the Mint. PCGS 47, NGC 18, CAC 13. Of those noted at PCGS only four have the + grade finer, and the top example they’ve seen is a single MS67. The CoinFacts website estimates this date and grade at $1,475.00 which seems about right given the quality and rarity of this date.”
CAC 0596 (Regency XVI, February 2016, Lot #85) “Bright and satiny with a hint of peach gold iridescence on both sides. The strike is sharp and this is a scarce issue with a mintage of only 604,000 pieces. Gems like this are downright sparse, and finer examples are quite difficult to obtain at any price. There is a minor planchet streak on the upper reverse, as made at the Mint. PCGS 47, NGC 18, CAC 13. Of those noted at PCGS only four have the + grade finer, and the top example they’ve seen is a single MS67. The CoinFacts website estimates this date and grade at $1,475.00 which seems about right given the quality and rarity of this date.”
CAC GOLD 0622 OGH. “A neat, golden toned, undergraded gem proof housed in an old PCGS slab. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC with a Gold sticker indicating that it exceeds their standards for this grade level.”
CAC GOLD 0622 OGH. “A neat, golden toned, undergraded gem proof housed in an old PCGS slab. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC with a Gold sticker indicating that it exceeds their standards for this grade level.”
CAC GOLD 0622 OGH. “A neat, golden toned, undergraded gem proof housed in an old PCGS slab. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC with a Gold sticker indicating that it exceeds their standards for this grade level.”
CAC GOLD 0624. “An ooooold friend last offered by us circa 2007 before the days of CAC which our regular website visitors may recognize from its appearance representing this series in Our Archive for most of the intervening years. Because then, as now, this is about the most eye-appealing 3¢ Nickel we’ve ever seen, with a needle sharp strike, superb, original surfaces and lovely blue, pink and golden toning. So we were of course delighted to buy it back a few weeks ago, send it to CAC and see that they shared our enthusiasm. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC with a Gold sticker indicating that it exceeds their standards for this grade level.”
CAC GOLD 0624. “An ooooold friend last offered by us circa 2007 before the days of CAC which our regular website visitors may recognize from its appearance representing this series in Our Archive for most of the intervening years. Because then, as now, this is about the most eye-appealing 3¢ Nickel we’ve ever seen, with a needle sharp strike, superb, original surfaces and lovely blue, pink and golden toning. So we were of course delighted to buy it back a few weeks ago, send it to CAC and see that they shared our enthusiasm. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC with a Gold sticker indicating that it exceeds their standards for this grade level.”
CAC GOLD 0624. “An ooooold friend last offered by us circa 2007 before the days of CAC which our regular website visitors may recognize from its appearance representing this series in Our Archive for most of the intervening years. Because then, as now, this is about the most eye-appealing 3¢ Nickel we’ve ever seen, with a needle sharp strike, superb, original surfaces and lovely blue, pink and golden toning. So we were of course delighted to buy it back a few weeks ago, send it to CAC and see that they shared our enthusiasm. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC with a Gold sticker indicating that it exceeds their standards for this grade level.”
CAC GOLD 0624. “An ooooold friend last offered by us circa 2007 before the days of CAC which our regular website visitors may recognize from its appearance representing this series in Our Archive for most of the intervening years. Because then, as now, this is about the most eye-appealing 3¢ Nickel we’ve ever seen, with a needle sharp strike, superb, original surfaces and lovely blue, pink and golden toning. So we were of course delighted to buy it back a few weeks ago, send it to CAC and see that they shared our enthusiasm. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC with a Gold sticker indicating that it exceeds their standards for this grade level.”
CAC GOLD 0624. “An ooooold friend last offered by us circa 2007 before the days of CAC which our regular website visitors may recognize from its appearance representing this series in Our Archive for most of the intervening years. Because then, as now, this is about the most eye-appealing 3¢ Nickel we’ve ever seen, with a needle sharp strike, superb, original surfaces and lovely blue, pink and golden toning. So we were of course delighted to buy it back a few weeks ago, send it to CAC and see that they shared our enthusiasm. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC with a Gold sticker indicating that it exceeds their standards for this grade level.”
CAC 0682. "First year of issue for the Shield Nickel design. The With Rays reverse was employed for 1866 and part of 1867 only. This Gem is wholly original with hints of powder blue and pale gold, is well executed, offers wonderful luster and excellent eye appeal. CAC Verified. From the IGWT Shield nickel Variety Collection."
CAC 0682. "First year of issue for the Shield Nickel design. The With Rays reverse was employed for 1866 and part of 1867 only. This Gem is wholly original with hints of powder blue and pale gold, is well executed, offers wonderful luster and excellent eye appeal. CAC Verified. From the IGWT Shield nickel Variety Collection."
CAC 0682. "First year of issue for the Shield Nickel design. The With Rays reverse was employed for 1866 and part of 1867 only. This Gem is wholly original with hints of powder blue and pale gold, is well executed, offers wonderful luster and excellent eye appeal. CAC Verified. From the IGWT Shield nickel Variety Collection."
CAC 0684 (Regency 37, March 2020, lot #67). “PRISTINE surfaces surround razor sharp design details. DAZZLING cartwheel luster rolls in waves over satin textured fields. Gorgeous and arguably nicer than the assigned grade. Shield nickels in GEM condition represent such a great value in today’s market and there are some beauties in this sale that should not be overlooked.“
CAC 0684 (Regency 37, March 2020, lot #67). “PRISTINE surfaces surround razor sharp design details. DAZZLING cartwheel luster rolls in waves over satin textured fields. Gorgeous and arguably nicer than the assigned grade. Shield nickels in GEM condition represent such a great value in today’s market and there are some beauties in this sale that should not be overlooked.“
CAC 0684 (Regency 37, March 2020, lot #67). “PRISTINE surfaces surround razor sharp design details. DAZZLING cartwheel luster rolls in waves over satin textured fields. Gorgeous and arguably nicer than the assigned grade. Shield nickels in GEM condition represent such a great value in today’s market and there are some beauties in this sale that should not be overlooked.“
CAC 0688. "Repunched Date, FS-006.5. Old school nice - you just don't find Shield nickels like this anymore. Thick, mint bloom frost with superb striking detail, surfaces and lovely pastel blue and pale gold color. CAC Verified. From the IGWT Shield nickel Variety Collection."
CAC 0688. "Repunched Date, FS-006.5. Old school nice - you just don't find Shield nickels like this anymore. Thick, mint bloom frost with superb striking detail, surfaces and lovely pastel blue and pale gold color. CAC Verified. From the IGWT Shield nickel Variety Collection."
CAC 0689. "Exceptionally frosty and wholly original with pretty shades of pale green and vibrant gold/orange. Crisp and essentially fully struck, no spots and great eye appeal. CAC Verified. From the IGWT Shield nickel Variety Collection."
CAC 0689. "Exceptionally frosty and wholly original with pretty shades of pale green and vibrant gold/orange. Crisp and essentially fully struck, no spots and great eye appeal. CAC Verified. From the IGWT Shield nickel Variety Collection."
CAC 0689. "Exceptionally frosty and wholly original with pretty shades of pale green and vibrant gold/orange. Crisp and essentially fully struck, no spots and great eye appeal. CAC Verified. From the IGWT Shield nickel Variety Collection."
CAC. Ex. D. L. Hansen. "Very attractive! A fascinating and bold obverse die crack is seen between 12 and 1 o'clock."
CAC. Fully lustrous and impeccably preserved, featuring a hefty coat of pastel peach and lavender toning. This was an important transitional issue for the U.S. Mint as they shifted to the more popular Liberty Head "V" Nickel. A premium gem that is very attractive and ready for a high-end collection.
CAC. Another example of the Mint usage of prior year dies that were still usable. This time with a coin produced for general circulation. The 58 grade along with the CAC green sticker shows how well this piece has been cared for since its creation. Interestingly the PCGS population is 46 in this grade while the CAC population is only 19 coins. The PCGS price guide goes up 17% with only a + and 39% for a full grade to MS60. Also know that the last time a PCGS AU58 came to auction was back in October of 2020!
CAC 0699 OGH. “A superb über-gem proof with lovely surfaces and pretty golden toning on the obverse and reverse. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0699 OGH. “A superb über-gem proof with lovely surfaces and pretty golden toning on the obverse and reverse. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0699 OGH. “A superb über-gem proof with lovely surfaces and pretty golden toning on the obverse and reverse. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0699 OGH. “A superb über-gem proof with lovely surfaces and pretty golden toning on the obverse and reverse. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0699 OGH. “A superb über-gem proof with lovely surfaces and pretty golden toning on the obverse and reverse. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0700. “Original nickel blue and pale green with hints of light gold as well. Lovely, true to grade Gem. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0700. “Original nickel blue and pale green with hints of light gold as well. Lovely, true to grade Gem. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0714. “Without a doubt one of the all time finest Proof Shield Nickels we have offered. Absolutely stunning surfaces that are essentially perfect in every respect. Heavily frosted devices atop pristine fields and bathed in beautiful pale gold and lilac on the obverse with a reverse that exhibits a sky blue center framed with vibrant yellow-orange color about the periphery. A coin that will impress you in hand far more than the images can begin to convey. If you're looking for a monster Type coin or collecting the series by date, this is guaranteed to be a cornerstone coin. CAC Verified. From The Live Oak Collection Part 5.“
CAC 0714. “Without a doubt one of the all time finest Proof Shield Nickels we have offered. Absolutely stunning surfaces that are essentially perfect in every respect. Heavily frosted devices atop pristine fields and bathed in beautiful pale gold and lilac on the obverse with a reverse that exhibits a sky blue center framed with vibrant yellow-orange color about the periphery. A coin that will impress you in hand far more than the images can begin to convey. If you're looking for a monster Type coin or collecting the series by date, this is guaranteed to be a cornerstone coin. CAC Verified. From The Live Oak Collection Part 5.“
CAC 0723. “A truly nice example of this key date issue. Well struck, abundant luster, wholly original and true to grade. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0723. “A truly nice example of this key date issue. Well struck, abundant luster, wholly original and true to grade. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0732. “Richly Toned MS64. Seldom Seen With CAC Approval. 1888 5C MS64 PCGS. CAC. Copious mint luster and lavish reddish-gold patina with faint jade accents enhance the surfaces of this near-Gem 1888 Liberty nickel, part of a complete set (no 1913!) that Gene Gardner purchased in 2007. A single tick before Liberty's mouth is among the few mentionable signs of contact. Despite much larger overall population numbers for the issue, CAC narrows down the number with its green approval sticker to only 13 in this grade and 20 finer (8/15). Ex: Purchased from Larry Whitlow (5/2007).(Registry values: N991).”
CAC 0732. “Richly Toned MS64. Seldom Seen With CAC Approval. 1888 5C MS64 PCGS. CAC. Copious mint luster and lavish reddish-gold patina with faint jade accents enhance the surfaces of this near-Gem 1888 Liberty nickel, part of a complete set (no 1913!) that Gene Gardner purchased in 2007. A single tick before Liberty's mouth is among the few mentionable signs of contact. Despite much larger overall population numbers for the issue, CAC narrows down the number with its green approval sticker to only 13 in this grade and 20 finer (8/15). Ex: Purchased from Larry Whitlow (5/2007).(Registry values: N991).”
CAC 0736. “Patinated MS64. 1890 5C MS64 PCGS. CAC. Beautiful mint luster coats both sides of this near-Gem 1890 nickel, complementing the abundant patina in shades of amber, jade, and mauve that enriches both sides. A few of the star centers lack definition along with some of the hair over the brow, but there are few signs of contact for the grade. Ex: Purchased from Larry Whitlow (5/2007).(Registry values: N991).”
CAC 0736. “Patinated MS64. 1890 5C MS64 PCGS. CAC. Beautiful mint luster coats both sides of this near-Gem 1890 nickel, complementing the abundant patina in shades of amber, jade, and mauve that enriches both sides. A few of the star centers lack definition along with some of the hair over the brow, but there are few signs of contact for the grade. Ex: Purchased from Larry Whitlow (5/2007).(Registry values: N991).”
CAC 0738. “Well struck and super frosty with light pastel colors. Nice coin! CAC Verified.”
CAC 0738. “Well struck and super frosty with light pastel colors. Nice coin! CAC Verified.”
CAC. Outstanding strike and eye appeal. Frosty luster is toned dove gray with gold accents.
CAC 0742. “Exceptionally nice for the grade with superb strike, surfaces, luster and eye appeal. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0742. “Exceptionally nice for the grade with superb strike, surfaces, luster and eye appeal. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0742. “Exceptionally nice for the grade with superb strike, surfaces, luster and eye appeal. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0743 (Regency 37, March 2020, lot #95). “If you are someone who has been collecting Liberty Head nickels for a while, you will appreciate the WONDERFUL quality of this date run offered in this sale. Think of how many frogs you have discarded due to ugly toning, milk spots, bagmarks, etc, to get to the prince (or in this case PRINCESS). This piece is the CAT’S MEOW of 1894 nickels! It has everything going for it! Stunning luster is enhanced by beautiful cascading color in shades of rose, ice blue, tangerine and lemon yellow. Crisp, fully struck motifs. One small break in luster to the right of the lower portion of the V is all that is worth mentioning. PCGS 60; NGC 51, CAC 16. Of the 16 CAC specimens, I cannot imagine they are any nicer than this example! One sold in March 2019 for $1,140 and we think this coin should bring more! Bid liberally if you want to add this beauty to your set!“
CAC 0743 (Regency 37, March 2020, lot #95). “If you are someone who has been collecting Liberty Head nickels for a while, you will appreciate the WONDERFUL quality of this date run offered in this sale. Think of how many frogs you have discarded due to ugly toning, milk spots, bagmarks, etc, to get to the prince (or in this case PRINCESS). This piece is the CAT’S MEOW of 1894 nickels! It has everything going for it! Stunning luster is enhanced by beautiful cascading color in shades of rose, ice blue, tangerine and lemon yellow. Crisp, fully struck motifs. One small break in luster to the right of the lower portion of the V is all that is worth mentioning. PCGS 60; NGC 51, CAC 16. Of the 16 CAC specimens, I cannot imagine they are any nicer than this example! One sold in March 2019 for $1,140 and we think this coin should bring more! Bid liberally if you want to add this beauty to your set!“
CAC 0743 (Regency 37, March 2020, lot #95). “If you are someone who has been collecting Liberty Head nickels for a while, you will appreciate the WONDERFUL quality of this date run offered in this sale. Think of how many frogs you have discarded due to ugly toning, milk spots, bagmarks, etc, to get to the prince (or in this case PRINCESS). This piece is the CAT’S MEOW of 1894 nickels! It has everything going for it! Stunning luster is enhanced by beautiful cascading color in shades of rose, ice blue, tangerine and lemon yellow. Crisp, fully struck motifs. One small break in luster to the right of the lower portion of the V is all that is worth mentioning. PCGS 60; NGC 51, CAC 16. Of the 16 CAC specimens, I cannot imagine they are any nicer than this example! One sold in March 2019 for $1,140 and we think this coin should bring more! Bid liberally if you want to add this beauty to your set!“
CAC 0745. “Pretty, very nice for the grade and still in the old, rattler holder. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0745. “Pretty, very nice for the grade and still in the old, rattler holder. CAC Verified.”
CAC. Underrated date and a lively example. Bold motifs are surrounded by satiny fields toned in gold, ice blue and pale orange highlights.
CAC 0750. “1897 Nickel, Appealingly Toned MS64. One of Few With CAC Approval. 1897 5C MS64 PCGS. CAC. The generous mint luster complements patina that is largely jade-tinged on the obverse and rose-tinged on the reverse, but the excellent preservation and bold strike are uniformly appealing throughout. CAC has awarded its green approval sticker to only seven pieces in this grade and 19 finer (8/15). Ex: Purchased from Larry Whitlow (5/2007).(Registry values: N991).”
CAC 0750. “1897 Nickel, Appealingly Toned MS64. One of Few With CAC Approval. 1897 5C MS64 PCGS. CAC. The generous mint luster complements patina that is largely jade-tinged on the obverse and rose-tinged on the reverse, but the excellent preservation and bold strike are uniformly appealing throughout. CAC has awarded its green approval sticker to only seven pieces in this grade and 19 finer (8/15). Ex: Purchased from Larry Whitlow (5/2007).(Registry values: N991).”
CAC 0754. “1899 Nickel, Beautifully Toned MS65. 1899 5C MS65 PCGS. CAC. Gleaming luster appears amid rose-gold centers that deepen at the rims to pale ice-blue and violet patina, creating fantastic eye appeal. All of the stars and Liberty's hair are quite sharply struck, although a couple of thin marks appear on the lower portion of her profile. A beautiful example of the date. Ex: Purchased from Larry Whitlow (5/2007).(Registry values: N991).”
CAC 0754. “1899 Nickel, Beautifully Toned MS65. 1899 5C MS65 PCGS. CAC. Gleaming luster appears amid rose-gold centers that deepen at the rims to pale ice-blue and violet patina, creating fantastic eye appeal. All of the stars and Liberty's hair are quite sharply struck, although a couple of thin marks appear on the lower portion of her profile. A beautiful example of the date. Ex: Purchased from Larry Whitlow (5/2007).(Registry values: N991).”
CAC 0755. "Stunning Gem with beautiful, pastel color, superb striking detail and exceptionally nice surfaces and eye appeal. Still in the first generation rattler holder and CAC Verified."
CAC 0755. "Stunning Gem with beautiful, pastel color, superb striking detail and exceptionally nice surfaces and eye appeal. Still in the first generation rattler holder and CAC Verified."
CAC 0756. "Unbroken satiny luster with a monstrous obverse and a solid MS66 reverse. All star radials are full to center with impeccably clean devices and fields. The left corn shows nearly complete kernel detail. Original white with a pale ivory and very light lilac patina. From the Live Oak Collection. CAC Verified."
CAC 0756. "Unbroken satiny luster with a monstrous obverse and a solid MS66 reverse. All star radials are full to center with impeccably clean devices and fields. The left corn shows nearly complete kernel detail. Original white with a pale ivory and very light lilac patina. From the Live Oak Collection. CAC Verified."
CAC 0758. “Luminous MS65. With CAC Approval. 1902 5C MS65 PCGS. CAC. Despite the gargantuan mintage exceeding 31 million coins, the 1902 Liberty nickel is challenging in grades finer than Gem condition. This Gem CAC example boasts luminous mint luster amid the toning, a bit more colorful on the reverse than the obverse. Well-struck save for the usual area on the lower reverse wreath. Only 24 Gem-graded coins at PCGS and NGC combined have the CAC green approval (8/15). Ex: Purchased from Larry Whitlow (5/2007).(Registry values: N991).”
CAC 0758. “Luminous MS65. With CAC Approval. 1902 5C MS65 PCGS. CAC. Despite the gargantuan mintage exceeding 31 million coins, the 1902 Liberty nickel is challenging in grades finer than Gem condition. This Gem CAC example boasts luminous mint luster amid the toning, a bit more colorful on the reverse than the obverse. Well-struck save for the usual area on the lower reverse wreath. Only 24 Gem-graded coins at PCGS and NGC combined have the CAC green approval (8/15). Ex: Purchased from Larry Whitlow (5/2007).(Registry values: N991).”
CAC 0759. “Pale peach and light green patina, excellent luster and uber clean surfaces. CAC Verified”
CAC 0759. “Pale peach and light green patina, excellent luster and uber clean surfaces. CAC Verified”
CAC 0763. “Pale rose-gold patina, well struck, nice luster and surfaces. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0763. “Pale rose-gold patina, well struck, nice luster and surfaces. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0772. “Truly superb example of this last year of issue and key date. Excellent striking detail with wonderful luster, exceptionally clean devices and fields and just a wee bit of pale blue and rose color. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0772. “Truly superb example of this last year of issue and key date. Excellent striking detail with wonderful luster, exceptionally clean devices and fields and just a wee bit of pale blue and rose color. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0720. “Intricately Struck PR64. 1884 5C PR64 PCGS. CAC. This better-date near-Gem proof boasts intricate detail throughout the rose- and blue-tinged surfaces, displaying all star centers and strong articulation even on the lower-left wreath area, a problematic spot for most business strikes and many proofs. CAC has approved nine in this grade with 31 finer (8/15).(Registry values: N491).”
CAC 0720. “Intricately Struck PR64. 1884 5C PR64 PCGS. CAC. This better-date near-Gem proof boasts intricate detail throughout the rose- and blue-tinged surfaces, displaying all star centers and strong articulation even on the lower-left wreath area, a problematic spot for most business strikes and many proofs. CAC has approved nine in this grade with 31 finer (8/15).(Registry values: N491).”
CAC 0764. “There's something about this coin that grabs your eye and won't let you go. It's that nice. The new owner is going to be very happy. Mintage of 1,620 coins, with only 53 graded PR66 by PCGS. The third lowest mintage of all the V-Nickel proofs after the 1907 and 1911. CAC approved for quality.” Eye appeal “4/5”
CAC 0764. “There's something about this coin that grabs your eye and won't let you go. It's that nice. The new owner is going to be very happy. Mintage of 1,620 coins, with only 53 graded PR66 by PCGS. The third lowest mintage of all the V-Nickel proofs after the 1907 and 1911. CAC approved for quality.” Eye appeal “4/5”
CAC 0766. “Silky smooth. Proof type coin with a mintage of 4,763. CAC approved for quality.“ Eye appeal “5/5”
CAC 0766. “Silky smooth. Proof type coin with a mintage of 4,763. CAC approved for quality.“ Eye appeal “5/5”
CAC 0768. “Original nickel blue and rose with subtle hints of light gold and golden-green throughout. Gorgeous and true to grade. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0768. “Original nickel blue and rose with subtle hints of light gold and golden-green throughout. Gorgeous and true to grade. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0768. “Original nickel blue and rose with subtle hints of light gold and golden-green throughout. Gorgeous and true to grade. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0770. “Stunning coin, just stunning! Beautiful and wholly original nickel blue and pastel orange-yellow while the reverse is light gold framed with pastel blue and rose. No spots, wonderful surfaces and a smoking nice coin! CAC Verified.”
CAC 0770. “Stunning coin, just stunning! Beautiful and wholly original nickel blue and pastel orange-yellow while the reverse is light gold framed with pastel blue and rose. No spots, wonderful surfaces and a smoking nice coin! CAC Verified.”
CAC 0778 "Nickel blue with hints of light gold and pale orange, exceptional luster, hammered striking detail and wonderful surfaces. A truly superb Gem in every respect. CAC Verified."
CAC 0778 "Nickel blue with hints of light gold and pale orange, exceptional luster, hammered striking detail and wonderful surfaces. A truly superb Gem in every respect. CAC Verified."
CAC 0778 "Nickel blue with hints of light gold and pale orange, exceptional luster, hammered striking detail and wonderful surfaces. A truly superb Gem in every respect. CAC Verified."
CAC 0782. “A lovely Choice AU with rich old gold, a dash of rose and a flash of blue toning. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0782. “A lovely Choice AU with rich old gold, a dash of rose and a flash of blue toning. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0782. “A lovely Choice AU with rich old gold, a dash of rose and a flash of blue toning. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0782. “A lovely Choice AU with rich old gold, a dash of rose and a flash of blue toning. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0782. “A lovely Choice AU with rich old gold, a dash of rose and a flash of blue toning. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0784. “Still in the old green tag holder and a really terrific coin for the grade! Pretty, original color, well struck and offering wonderful luster.”
CAC 0784. “Still in the old green tag holder and a really terrific coin for the grade! Pretty, original color, well struck and offering wonderful luster.”
CAC 0786. “Still in the old, first generation "rattler" holder, this coin is an absolute monster for the grade, and nicer than many you'll see graded as today's "Gems". Booming luster, delicate, natural patina, superb strike and wonderful surfaces. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0786. “Still in the old, first generation "rattler" holder, this coin is an absolute monster for the grade, and nicer than many you'll see graded as today's "Gems". Booming luster, delicate, natural patina, superb strike and wonderful surfaces. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0812. "Excellent mint bloom luster and delicately toned in original rose-gold with no spots. From the Live Oak Collection. CAC Verified."
CAC 0812. "Excellent mint bloom luster and delicately toned in original rose-gold with no spots. From the Live Oak Collection. CAC Verified."
CAC 0819. “Exceptionally nice with wonderful luster and very pretty, wholly original color. Great coin for the grade! CAC Verified.”
CAC 0819. “Exceptionally nice with wonderful luster and very pretty, wholly original color. Great coin for the grade! CAC Verified.”
CAC 0822. “Shades of gold, magenta and violet are beautifully evident both obverse and reverse. No spots, outstanding luster and pretty darn terrific eye appeal. CAC Verified.”
CAC 0822. “Shades of gold, magenta and violet are beautifully evident both obverse and reverse. No spots, outstanding luster and pretty darn terrific eye appeal. CAC Verified.”
CAC. “If this cataloguer could choose one coin to keep, it would undoubtedly be this stunning PCGS 1935 Buffalo Nickel. This "monster" piece dazzles with electric toning, featuring vivid iridescent crimsons and blues along the edges, transitioning to soft pastels in the centers on both sides. Beyond its remarkable toning, the luster is extraordinary, with a dynamic cartwheel effect that leaps from the coin’s surfaces accenting the sharply struck devices. Fewer than 0.04% of these coins have survived in such pristine condition, and none finer is currently recognized by CAC. A MS67+ in this date is extremely rare and beyond this there are just eight coins finer at PCGS none with CAC endorsement. A toned MS68 sold for $41,125 12/19 LE."
CAC 0828. “An exceptional coin with warm toning sweeping around the obverse periphery. Boldly lustrous and CAC approved.”
CAC 0783 OGH. “A fantastic, exotic-looking über-gem proof presented as part of a fresh deal at a recent local show where we jumped all over it in two seconds flat. Hey, you gotta be quick. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0783 OGH. “A fantastic, exotic-looking über-gem proof presented as part of a fresh deal at a recent local show where we jumped all over it in two seconds flat. Hey, you gotta be quick. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0783 OGH. “A fantastic, exotic-looking über-gem proof presented as part of a fresh deal at a recent local show where we jumped all over it in two seconds flat. Hey, you gotta be quick. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0830. “Deep watery fields with pretty shades of vibrant gold, pale pink and original nickel blue and completely devoid of spots or haze. Outstanding eye appeal! CAC Verified.”
CAC 0830. “Deep watery fields with pretty shades of vibrant gold, pale pink and original nickel blue and completely devoid of spots or haze. Outstanding eye appeal! CAC Verified.”
CAC 0830. “Deep watery fields with pretty shades of vibrant gold, pale pink and original nickel blue and completely devoid of spots or haze. Outstanding eye appeal! CAC Verified.”
CAC 0838. “Original nickel blue along with light traces of pale gold with NO haze and uber watery fields allowing for near cameo contrast. Exceptionally nice! CAC verified.”
CAC 0838. “Original nickel blue along with light traces of pale gold with NO haze and uber watery fields allowing for near cameo contrast. Exceptionally nice! CAC verified.”
CAC 0875. “All Draped Bust Heraldic Eagle Half Dime are rare. Spanning only for 6 years, 1800-1805, this type is incredibly popular and mostly collected in Lowball conditions. 1801 H10C is relatively in expensive, as other days are uber rare 6-figure like the 1802 H10C. PCGS estimates 250 1801 H10C are known in all grades; however, most are bent, holed or damaged; we further see this by how only 72 PCGS and 22 NGC are certified in all grades including resubmissions. Of the sub 100 known, there have been only 9 that has been approved by CAC in all grades! NO CAC or PCGS comps are seen, in fact, no NGC comp is also noted within the past 16 years. PCGS lists a Price Guide of $1,450 though we believe this not updated. There has been no CAC sale in any grade in the past decade except an AU58 PCGS CAC and the MS66+ PCGS CAC, 5 and 6 figures coins respectfully. The closest and most relevant APR is a NON-CAC PCGS VG08 PCGS $1,740 10/21 HA, which was by no means choice or original. This is one of the lowest graded example with only 2 certified lower, none of which is CAC. A great coin for the type and year.”
CAC 0875. “All Draped Bust Heraldic Eagle Half Dime are rare. Spanning only for 6 years, 1800-1805, this type is incredibly popular and mostly collected in Lowball conditions. 1801 H10C is relatively in expensive, as other days are uber rare 6-figure like the 1802 H10C. PCGS estimates 250 1801 H10C are known in all grades; however, most are bent, holed or damaged; we further see this by how only 72 PCGS and 22 NGC are certified in all grades including resubmissions. Of the sub 100 known, there have been only 9 that has been approved by CAC in all grades! NO CAC or PCGS comps are seen, in fact, no NGC comp is also noted within the past 16 years. PCGS lists a Price Guide of $1,450 though we believe this not updated. There has been no CAC sale in any grade in the past decade except an AU58 PCGS CAC and the MS66+ PCGS CAC, 5 and 6 figures coins respectfully. The closest and most relevant APR is a NON-CAC PCGS VG08 PCGS $1,740 10/21 HA, which was by no means choice or original. This is one of the lowest graded example with only 2 certified lower, none of which is CAC. A great coin for the type and year.”
CAC 0875. “All Draped Bust Heraldic Eagle Half Dime are rare. Spanning only for 6 years, 1800-1805, this type is incredibly popular and mostly collected in Lowball conditions. 1801 H10C is relatively in expensive, as other days are uber rare 6-figure like the 1802 H10C. PCGS estimates 250 1801 H10C are known in all grades; however, most are bent, holed or damaged; we further see this by how only 72 PCGS and 22 NGC are certified in all grades including resubmissions. Of the sub 100 known, there have been only 9 that has been approved by CAC in all grades! NO CAC or PCGS comps are seen, in fact, no NGC comp is also noted within the past 16 years. PCGS lists a Price Guide of $1,450 though we believe this not updated. There has been no CAC sale in any grade in the past decade except an AU58 PCGS CAC and the MS66+ PCGS CAC, 5 and 6 figures coins respectfully. The closest and most relevant APR is a NON-CAC PCGS VG08 PCGS $1,740 10/21 HA, which was by no means choice or original. This is one of the lowest graded example with only 2 certified lower, none of which is CAC. A great coin for the type and year.”
CAC 0875. “All Draped Bust Heraldic Eagle Half Dime are rare. Spanning only for 6 years, 1800-1805, this type is incredibly popular and mostly collected in Lowball conditions. 1801 H10C is relatively in expensive, as other days are uber rare 6-figure like the 1802 H10C. PCGS estimates 250 1801 H10C are known in all grades; however, most are bent, holed or damaged; we further see this by how only 72 PCGS and 22 NGC are certified in all grades including resubmissions. Of the sub 100 known, there have been only 9 that has been approved by CAC in all grades! NO CAC or PCGS comps are seen, in fact, no NGC comp is also noted within the past 16 years. PCGS lists a Price Guide of $1,450 though we believe this not updated. There has been no CAC sale in any grade in the past decade except an AU58 PCGS CAC and the MS66+ PCGS CAC, 5 and 6 figures coins respectfully. The closest and most relevant APR is a NON-CAC PCGS VG08 PCGS $1,740 10/21 HA, which was by no means choice or original. This is one of the lowest graded example with only 2 certified lower, none of which is CAC. A great coin for the type and year.”
CAC 0880. “LM-1 variety, considered to be Rarity-2. A lovely, lustrous piece with fabulous indigo, violet, emerald green and golden toning which reminds your author, slightly, of this Newman coin. This one is cheaper though. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0880. “LM-1 variety, considered to be Rarity-2. A lovely, lustrous piece with fabulous indigo, violet, emerald green and golden toning which reminds your author, slightly, of this Newman coin. This one is cheaper though. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0880. “LM-1 variety, considered to be Rarity-2. A lovely, lustrous piece with fabulous indigo, violet, emerald green and golden toning which reminds your author, slightly, of this Newman coin. This one is cheaper though. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0880. “LM-1 variety, considered to be Rarity-2. A lovely, lustrous piece with fabulous indigo, violet, emerald green and golden toning which reminds your author, slightly, of this Newman coin. This one is cheaper though. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0880. “LM-1 variety, considered to be Rarity-2. A lovely, lustrous piece with fabulous indigo, violet, emerald green and golden toning which reminds your author, slightly, of this Newman coin. This one is cheaper though. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0886. “Exceptionally beautiful little Gem with green apple, pale red-purple, vibrant purple and pale gold colors both obverse and reverse. Booming luster and mint bloom frost and nice surfaces. One of the prettiest Capped Bust Half Dimes I can recall seeing in a very long time! CAC Verified. From the Homewood Collection.”
CAC 0886. “Exceptionally beautiful little Gem with green apple, pale red-purple, vibrant purple and pale gold colors both obverse and reverse. Booming luster and mint bloom frost and nice surfaces. One of the prettiest Capped Bust Half Dimes I can recall seeing in a very long time! CAC Verified. From the Homewood Collection.”
CAC 0886. “Exceptionally beautiful little Gem with green apple, pale red-purple, vibrant purple and pale gold colors both obverse and reverse. Booming luster and mint bloom frost and nice surfaces. One of the prettiest Capped Bust Half Dimes I can recall seeing in a very long time! CAC Verified. From the Homewood Collection.”
CAC 0889. “Popular type coin from the capped bust half dime series. PCGS+ grade for premium quality at the top of end of the assigned grade. CAC approved for quality.” Eye appeal “5/5”
CAC 0889. “Popular type coin from the capped bust half dime series. PCGS+ grade for premium quality at the top of end of the assigned grade. CAC approved for quality.” Eye appeal “5/5”
CAC 0889. “Popular type coin from the capped bust half dime series. PCGS+ grade for premium quality at the top of end of the assigned grade. CAC approved for quality.” Eye appeal “5/5”
CAC 0892. “LM-9 variety, Small Date, Large 5¢ type as so indicated on the PCGS label. Considered to be Rarity-2. A lovely, all original and richly toned Half Dime acquired by us at a recent show. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0892. “LM-9 variety, Small Date, Large 5¢ type as so indicated on the PCGS label. Considered to be Rarity-2. A lovely, all original and richly toned Half Dime acquired by us at a recent show. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0892. “LM-9 variety, Small Date, Large 5¢ type as so indicated on the PCGS label. Considered to be Rarity-2. A lovely, all original and richly toned Half Dime acquired by us at a recent show. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0892. “LM-9 variety, Small Date, Large 5¢ type as so indicated on the PCGS label. Considered to be Rarity-2. A lovely, all original and richly toned Half Dime acquired by us at a recent show. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0892. “LM-9 variety, Small Date, Large 5¢ type as so indicated on the PCGS label. Considered to be Rarity-2. A lovely, all original and richly toned Half Dime acquired by us at a recent show. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.”
CAC 0893. “Nice and original. Popular type coin from the capped bust half dime series. CAC approved for quality.“ Eye appeal “4/5”
CAC 0893. “Nice and original. Popular type coin from the capped bust half dime series. CAC approved for quality.“ Eye appeal “4/5”
CAC. "New August 7! Small 5C, Rare Variety, Superb Bright Light Eye Appeal. A challenging final year date coupled with a rare die pairing when so fully choice. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. Immediately sold upon being showcased in the Daily Blog."
CAC 0898 RATTLER. “A lovely, lustrous golden toned Choice Unc. housed in another circa 1980s PCGS slab. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.“
CAC 0898 RATTLER. “A lovely, lustrous golden toned Choice Unc. housed in another circa 1980s PCGS slab. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.“
CAC 0898 RATTLER. “A lovely, lustrous golden toned Choice Unc. housed in another circa 1980s PCGS slab. Note that this coin has been verified by CAC.“
CAC “Choice Preservation, Soft Luster, Light Gray Patina, Twin Lakes Collection. This 1839-O half dime presents natural coin gray toning with soft frosted luster. The V-4 die pairing features a weakly punched small O mintmark that leans left. Promptly purchased upon being showcased in the Daily Blog. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2023) holder with CAC approval.”
CAC 0899C. “Beautifully toned example coated in blue, burnt orange, and gold toning. CAC approved for quality and eye appeal.”
CAC 0915. “Rare in all grades, 1849 New Orleans Half Dime has one of the smallest mintage in the entire Liberty Seated Half Dime series, as such only 200 are known today in all grades. In AU this coin becomes a 4 figure coin. Plagued by worn dies, all 1849-O H10C are struck from worn dies, as such finding an example with high eye appeal is incredibly tough. The present example is toned with some cobalt blue around the peripheries. On the reverse, we see some die clash, indicative of worn dies. A lovely example with tremendous amount of history. CAC POP 2 with no auction records except 3 grades lower XF45 CAC that sold for $1,050 in 2019. A want list coin for many collectors who require a CAC and problem-free example PCGS example.”
CAC 0915. “Rare in all grades, 1849 New Orleans Half Dime has one of the smallest mintage in the entire Liberty Seated Half Dime series, as such only 200 are known today in all grades. In AU this coin becomes a 4 figure coin. Plagued by worn dies, all 1849-O H10C are struck from worn dies, as such finding an example with high eye appeal is incredibly tough. The present example is toned with some cobalt blue around the peripheries. On the reverse, we see some die clash, indicative of worn dies. A lovely example with tremendous amount of history. CAC POP 2 with no auction records except 3 grades lower XF45 CAC that sold for $1,050 in 2019. A want list coin for many collectors who require a CAC and problem-free example PCGS example.”