Black Cat - Complete U.S. Coin Design Set (1792-present) Coin Album
CAC - Smooth rich brown surfaces show hints of violet and blue, and ample mint red still clings to the protected recesses of the devices, particularly on the reverse. Both sides display a swirling cartwheel luster when rotated in a light, which is RARE for an early copper, especially one that has toned to a BN designation. Crisply struck, all of Liberty’s hair curls and drapery folds are fully defined, as are the intricate leaf details on the wreath.
CAC - This Premium Gem proof is stunning. Walter Breen discussed this piece in his Half Cent Encyclopedia: "At least one has the same kind of fiery brilliance as the 1841's; I have not seen this piece recently enough to verify if it also has the peculiar edge of the 1840 coins on this stock [Ex Charles A. Cass, "Empire": 107.] Others are more subdued in color, even when mint red." Richard T. Coleman, Jr. has extended the provenance of this piece back to the 1895 Richard B. Winsor sale of the Chapman brothers. A hint of light brown that has formed on the fiery orange surfaces of this amazing piece. Ex: Donald G. Partrick Collection
CAC - "The surfaces have faded from mint color magnificently, blending electric blue, pale violet, rose, and gold tones that enflame under direct light and mellow with indirect light to a perfectly placid deep tan. The lightest color, that closest to mint red, surrounds the peripheral legends. Deeper tones halo the date and LIBERTY on the obverse, and appear to pull away from the legends on the reverse. The fields are lively and reflective, vigorous with luster and prooflike in texture, framed by high upset rims on both sides. The detail is definitively raised, showing each engraved hair strand and leaf vein. The beaded borders are boldly rounded, each fully defined but for a small group in the upper left obverse." Ex. Charles J. Dupont, D. Brent Pogue Collection
CAC - A surfeit of frost adds warm appeal to exquisitely preserved surfaces. With bountiful cartwheel luster and abundant persisting mint color. The obverse fields have barely faded to variegated pale olive and gold, a colorful contrast to the red that remains around all design elements and within Liberty's hair. The reverse is more even, a uniform frosty light brown that still reveals abundant faded mint color. The fields of both sides are nearly immaculate.
CAC - The Only PR68 Deep Cameo Certified in the Series. The fields show astounding depth of reflectivity. Likewise, the devices are heavily frosted. The combination yields the always-elusive Deep Cameo contrast. Each side presents as brilliant, but closer examination shows there is just the slightest hint of color present. As indicated by the PR68 grade, there are no contact marks on either side.
CAC - TIED for the FINEST Proof 1871 half dime at PCGS. Extremely reflective, watery mirrored fields beam in the light, contrasting against the frosted reliefs. Both sides are very attractively toned with shades of blue and amber-gold toning that grace the flawless fields and nicely struck devices.
CAC - "Both sides of this remarkably well preserved 4 Berries dime offer violet, sky blue and golden pastels on highly lustrous and satiny surfaces. Liberty's portrait stands out with bold to sharp definition. The hair detail, in fact, is just a few strands shy of complete. The reverse delivers full wing feathers for the eagle and very well struck stars. Intriguing die clash (as made) is observable around the central motifs. Exceptionally attractive and among the finest examples extant for the type, issue and variety". Ex. Douglas C. Kaselitz Collection
CAC - A SUPERB rolling luster has vivid, smooth cartwheels that are totally uninterrupted when this coin is twirled in a light. The fields possess a bold satiny frost that is completely without flaw. There are zero breaks to the frost. The devices are incredibly sharp, from a precision strike from the JR-3 die combination. Both sides display a wonderful pastel iridescent toning. Shades of baby blue, clear gold, and rose come to life in a light.
CAC - Browning-1. The finest 1815 quarter graded by PCGS. Both obverse and reverse glow with satiny luster, cartwheeling over silver gray surfaces blushed with peach and tinted with violet, gold, and pastel blue. Every design element is fully struck, each obverse star shows its complete center, and nearly every border denticle is bold and rounded, showing softness only to the left of 12:00 on the obverse, right of 12:00 on the reverse. The eye appeal, encompassing the superlative luster, elegant color, and complete detail, is perhaps unsurpassable. The Jimmy Hayes 1815 Quarter Ex. Pogue.
CAC - "Remarkable concentric toning is the hallmark of the present pristine specimen. The obverse has a small peach-gold center framed by rings of cherry-red, ocean-blue, and apricot. The reverse displays similar bands of color; except they are relegated to the margins while the center remains brilliant. Fully struck and magnificent."
CAC - This stunning 1896 Barber quarter proof displays the desirable white-on-black appearance to maximum effect. Struck with pinpoint precision, the snow-white motifs float above jet-black fields that exhibit unfathomable depths of watery reflectivity. The delicate proof surfaces are exquisitely preserved and virtually pristine on both sides of this majestic Superb Gem specimen.
CAC - The only MS68 Type I Standing Liberty Quarter Endorsed by CAC. The detail is excellent, not only on Liberty's head but on the small feathers of the eagle. Strong mint luster swirls beneath deep and gorgeous patina, which covers the surfaces in patches of peach-umber, green-gold, and muted powder-blue.
CAC - A remarkably flashy coin, with cartwheel luster that would better match a coin several grades higher than the grade assigned. Vibrant golden toning with shades of rose covers both sides, accentuating the burst of light from each spin of the luster. The strike is remarkably sharp, showing flat stars on the right side of the obverse but making up for that area of deficiency nearly everywhere else. The vestiges of planchet adjustment that criss-cross the reverse are nearly all obliterated by this bold strike, though relics of them remain at center, near ST of STATES, and a few other areas. No heavy marks are seen, but the obverse shows some hairlines, including a short diagonal line on Liberty’s cheek and a longer vertical one that crosses it. The Y over the erroneous star is easily seen under low magnification. The eye appeal is breathtaking, and precious few examples of this type have anything remotely resembling the luster and surfaces of this coin. The Dr. Judd - Foxfire Coin
CAC - One of two MS68 coins for the Type at PCGS (4/24). "The overall color scheme is one of reddish-orange patina yielding to vivid electric-blue highlights at the denticles. The right obverse, however, displays mottled sea-green overtones intermingled with silver-tinged near-brilliance. The impression is expertly centered on the planchet with fully evident denticulation bordering devices that are sharply delineated in virtually all areas. Lustrous with a softly frosted texture, the surfaces are uncommonly blemish-free."
CAC - The Famous Lord St. Oswald-Norweb 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar. Condition Census #4 of Only Six Mint State Examples Known
CAC - The Famous Lord St. Oswald-Norweb 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar. Condition Census #4 of Only Six Mint State Examples Known
CAC - This is the Single Finest 1800 dollar of ALL varieties graded at PCGS, and it had not been offered publicly since the 1977 Bowers and Ruddy sale of the Fairfield Collection. "A superb coin with full luster under lovely lilac, sea-green, and iridescent toning. Virtually flawless. Except for the gorgeous natural toning, this coin is in the same condition as it was when it left the dies nearly two centuries ago." Ex. The Fairfield Collection, Bruce Morelan Collection.
CAC - An absolutely amazing Superb Gem Deep Cameo proof of its exceptional quality. Both sides have frosty bright silver devices that exhibit bold design definition. The surrounding fields are unendingly deep mirrors that are brilliant silver close to the design motifs, changing to russet, violet, and electric blue at the borders.
CAC - "Incredible mirrors beam intensely bold from all over. The mirrors are borderline Ultra deep for sure. In addition, the mirrors are ultra clean and offer remarkable clarity. When you twirl the coin, the mirrors look like a rolling river of liquid mercury. You can easily see yourself from across the room in them! The coin clearly has bold contrast. Miss Liberty and the details are frosted and are fully struck. The eye appeal is phenomenal!"
CAC - "Luster is frosty, radiant, and entirely brilliant, preserved to virtual perfection with no obvious abrasions. Each side is frost-white and sharply struck, giving this coin wonderful eye appeal." Ex. JDC.
CAC - "It appears to be from new dies with no evidence of lapping or other defects. In a word, this coin is Superb. Both sides have amazing definition of the design, showing every individual element exactly as it was intended by James Longacre. Frosty surfaces have rich orange-gold luster without blemishes of any kind, save for a single minute mark below the digit 5." Ex: Bender Collection.
CAC - Sole Finest. ".... both sides feature a combination of semiprooflike field reflectivity and frosty mint luster. Coloration is deep yellow-gold and the devices are fully struck throughout." Ex: Bender Collection.
CAC - Lustrous and satiny example of this tremendous condition rarity in the three-dollar gold series. The strike is sharp throughout, with strong definition to Liberty's hair and the reverse wreath. Pristine surfaces and exceptional eye appeal
CAC - Tied for the finest graded. Richly endowed with billowy mint luster, the surfaces are further enhanced by original color in vivid orange-gold. Fully struck.
CAC - This pristine, virtually flawless Gem 1799 eagle features a generally bold strike.
CAC - The Finest Graded 1906 $10 at PCGS and finest CAC endorsed coin at CAC. The silky-smooth surfaces are stunning, as well as the rich endowment of undisturbed satin luster. Ex. Oliver Jung Type Collection