Breathtaking Spring Coin Consigns Auction 6 of 6

Breathtaking Spring Coin Consigns Auction 6 of 6

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Breathtaking Spring Coin Consigns Auction 6 of 6

Breathtaking Spring Coin Consigns Auction 6 of 6

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600+ Lots of premium Numismatics from around the Country including; Morgans, Peace $'s, Rare Type coinage, Rare Gold, Lg cents, ½ cents, Indians, Bust coinage, Barber coinage, Buffalo's, Currency, VAM's, Varieties, Errors, NGC/PCGS Slabs, Original rolls of Morgans, Buffalo’s & Small cents plus much, much more.....

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***Auction Highlight*** 1902-s Morgan Dollar $1 Graded GEM Unc By USCG (fc)

Lot # 452 (Sale Order: 301 of 583)      

***Auction Highlight*** 1902-s Morgan Dollar $1 Graded GEM Unc By USCG. A Corey's Pick, Bid to Win, Don't let it get Away Coin...more

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***Auction Highlight*** 1864 Three Dollar Gold 3 Graded Select Unc By USCG (fc)

Lot # 454 (Sale Order: 302 of 583)      

***Auction Highlight*** 1864 Three Dollar Gold 3 Graded Select Unc By USCG. Remarkable Mint Sate quality for a three-dollar gold issue that is scarce even in circu...morelated grades. Both sides reveal modest semi-reflective tendencies in the fields as the coin dips into a light. The surfaces exhibit warmer honey-gold patina that lightens to more of a medium gold shade at direct lighting angles. Sharply struck with a handsome appearance.The year 1864 saw some of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War as the conflict moved toward its conclusion. In the Eastern Theater, General Ulysses S. Grant's Overland Campaign of May and June resulted in a Union victory as Robert E. Lee's Confederate Army of Northern Virginia was forced into the sieges of Richmond and Petersburg. The Western Theater during 1864 was dominated by General William Tecumseh Sherman's victorious Atlanta Campaign from May to September and his subsequent Savannah Campaign (a.k.a. Sherman's March to the Sea) in November and December. In the Philadelphia Mint it was business as usual as far as gold coinage was concerned: little bullion was on hand with circulation strike mintages correspondingly limited. The 1864 three-dollar gold piece was produced to extent of just 2,630 pieces, and it is one of the rarest issues of its type from the Civil War era. Multiple resubmissions at the third party certification services notwithstanding, Mint State examples are highly elusive and probably number no more than 25 or 30 coins. I have included an ms62 and ms63 for your comparison. A Corey's Pick, Bid to Win, Don't let it get Away, you might not find its equal Coin

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***Auction Highlight*** 1851-p Gold Liberty Double Eagle $20 Graded ms64 details By SEGS (fc)

Lot # 455 (Sale Order: 303 of 583)      

***Auction Highlight*** 1851-p Gold Liberty Double Eagle $20 Graded ms64 details By SEGS. Up for Auction is an incredibly smooth 1850 Liberty Head Gold Double Eagl...moree. In 1849, gold deposits at the Philadelphia Mint totaled nearly $5.5 million, but surprisingly, this fell short of the pre-Gold Rush 1847 deposits of the yellow metal which totaled more than $13.6 million-worth. However, unreflected in the numbers was a massive shift in the origin of the bullion. The vast majority of the 1849 deposits were composed of natively mined gold from California, while the earlier deposits had included primarily foreign coin. By 1851, the amount of gold produced by native mines had increased substantially. An excerpt from the Report of the Director of the Mint, dated January 27, 1851, states: "The increase in the proportion of our gold to our silver deposits, and the enormous amount of the former, derived from the mines of the United States, are deserving of especial notice. Of the bullion received the silver comprised less than a twentieth part of the whole value; and even of this small proportion as much as one-eight was derived by separation from the California gold. Of the deposits received, only about one thirty fifth part was in foreign coins are bullion. The remainder, amounting to $36,938,314, was of United States production, of which $36,273,097 were from California." This translated into a mintage of more than 2 million double eagles in 1851. This issue is readily available, but only in XF and AU grades. Mint State coins are scarce, and are rare in MS63 or better condition. This boldly struck example displays frosty green-gold luster, lacking any major abrasions. It when one looks at the coin without the aide of a loupe, it looks like a GEM or Near Gem example, but alas with a loup you can see some very fine hairlines that account for the details designation. Regardless of these, upon examination with the naked eye this is far and away the nicest looking 1850 I have ever brought to auction. I have included an ms62, ms63 and ms64 example for your comparison. Ms64 is the Finest known. A Corey's Pick, Bid to Win, Don't let it get Away, you might not find its equal Coin. I give this coin my highest recommendation

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*HIGHLIGHT OF NIGHT* 1776 Continental $1, CURRENCY, Pewter, EG FECIT Newman 3-D R4 ms63 details SEGS

Lot # 456 (Sale Order: 304 of 583)      

***Auction Highlight*** 1776 $1 Continental Dollar, CURRENCY, Pewter, EG FECIT Newman 3-D R-4 Graded ms63 details By SEGS. HIGHLIGHT OF THE NIGHT – Up for Auction ...moreis an Uncirculated 1776 Continental Dollar, “EG FECIT” Variety. There has been considerable debate in the last few years regarding the origin and intended purpose of these pieces that are traditionally called "Continental dollars" or "Continental Currency." The variety offered here is signed "EG Fecit" meaning someone whose initials were EG engraved the dies. Eric P. Newman identified the engraver as Elisha Gallaudet.Numismatic tradition suggests that these pieces were coined in New York or in Philadelphia and possibly intended as a substitute for the paper dollar. The denomination is suggested due to the size similarity to the Spanish milled dollar that circulated in colonial America. Today, several varieties are known in brass, pewter, and silver.The earliest known illustration of these pieces was in the German book Historical and Genealogical Almanac, or Yearbook of the Most Remarkable New World Events for 1784, by Matthias Christian Sprengel and published in 1783. For the benefit of German readers, the inscriptions on the illustrated pieces were translated into the German language. Another reference published a few years later was Bishop Richard Watkins' Chemical Essays that suggested the coins were American in origin. After noting that James II melted down the brass guns of Ireland for coinage known today as gun money, the author observed that the American Congress had recourse to the same expedient.Others have disputed the American origin of these pieces, suggesting that they were struck in Europe in the early 1780s, and that they were offered for sale as medals, rather than circulating coinage. An early European collector, Lady Sarah Sophia Banks observed that these pieces were never current, and that they were struck on speculation in Europe for sale in America.This impressive piece has brilliant light and medium gray color, lighter in the fields and darker on the devices. Both sides have satiny luster, especially in the protected areas. Some very small areas of environmental damage is the reason for the details designation. An exceptional quality piece for the advanced numismatic student. I’ve Searched all sources and can only find 1 other ‘EG FECIT’ Continental Dollars for sale in the world today. The single coin is listed both on Ebay and on Collectors Corner. On Ebay its listed at $131,300 and on Collectors Corner $125,000. As ours is ms63 Details, I feel $90k-$100k would be what we would anticipate this coin realizing. I wish you good Luck. A Corey's Pick, Bid to Win, Don't let it get Away, you might not find its equal Coin. I give this coin my highest recommendation

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***Auction Highlight*** 1901-p vam 13 I3 R5 Morgan Dollar $1 Graded Select Unc By USCG (fc)

Lot # 457 (Sale Order: 305 of 583)      

***Auction Highlight*** 1901-p vam 13 I3 R5 Morgan Dollar $1 Graded Select Unc By USCG. The 1901 Morgan dollar claims a mintage of nearly 7 million pieces, but mos...moret of the coins were released into circulation near the time of issue and show many signs of wear and surface damage. Many more examples were undoubtedly melted under the provisions of the Pittman Act in 1918. As a result, the 1901 is the rarest Morgan dollar from the Philadelphia Mint in really high-grade condition. This high-end ms63 example offers sharply detailed design elements and vibrant cartwheel mint luster on both sides. The surfaces are brilliant, with virtually no toning. A scattering of minor contact marks on both sides does little to detract from the outstanding eye appeal. A Corey's Pick, Bid to Win, Don't let it get Away Coin

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***Auction Highlight*** J Gault Encased Postage EP-4a, Large Ayer’s, Ayer’s Sarsaparilla, 1c Benjami

Lot # 458 (Sale Order: 306 of 583)      

***Auction Highlight*** J Gault Encased Postage EP-4a, Large Ayer’s, Ayer’s Sarsaparilla, 1c Benjamin Franklin Stamp Graded vf35 By SEGS. Up for Auction is One of ...moreThe Civil War’s Foremost Rarities, The “Encased Postage” coin. While not Technically a Coin, a Note or a Stamp, John Gault’s Encased Postage was king of currency For a Brief Year in 1862. When The Civil war Broke out in 1861, all of the “Hard Currency” quickly Disappeared. But people still needed to purchase a 3¢ loaf of bread, a 1¢ newspaper, a 5¢ quart of milk and countless other goods that required coins. And vendors had to make change when an item’s price was less than a nickel, a dime or a quarter. In some cities, businesses gave customers I.O.Us, private companies created “Civil War tokens” and paper money was cut into several pieces to represent a fraction of a dollar. Clever remedies for sure, but none that were widely used or accepted. All of this radically changed on July 17, 1862, when Congress decided to address the coinage shortage and passed a law that allowed postage stamps to satisfy debts of less than $5. People began to carry stamps in their purses and pockets and used them repeatedly for daily purchases. Vendors gladly accepted the stamps as payment. But all of this hand-to-hand usage quickly resulted in damaged stamps with denominations sometimes unrecognizable. The local post offices would not exchange damaged stamps for new ones, so a remedy was needed. John Gault, a New York entrepreneur, decided he had the best solution. On August 12, 1862, Gault obtained a patent for a “postage stamp case”, or as he named the item in a newspaper advertisement, the “New Metallic Currency. Gault didn’t sell the encased stamps to the public. Instead, he sold them to stores and businesses that needed “coinage” to make change for customers’ purchases. Gault’s profit came from the 20% markup over the face value of the stamp. To increase his potential profit, Gault’s second idea was to inscribe advertising on the back of the encased stamp. He would charge companies who purchased the metallic currency an additional 2¢ for each item. Encased stamps were widely accepted in the general commerce realm until later in 1862 when the government issued “fractional currency”. This legitimate, government-sanctioned currency quickly eliminated the coin shortage. Having no other value than the stamp, people tore apart the encasements of their metallic currency to remove the stamp to use as postage. Thus the scarcity of the 1862 encased stamps today. The Example being offered today is EP-4a, Large Ayer’s, Ayer’s Sarsaparilla, 1c Blue Colored Benjamin Franklin Stamp, with the Advertising Slogan “To Purify the Blood” The case has is in excellent condition, the Mica is complete with a little bit of crazing and the stamp has a slight stain, but overall much better than most. vf35 A Corey's Pick, Bid to Win, Don't let it get Away Coin

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***Auction Highlight*** 1812 O-109a Capped Bust Half Dollar 50c Graded ms62 By SEGS (fc)

Lot # 459 (Sale Order: 307 of 583)      

***Auction Highlight*** 1812 O-109a Capped Bust Half Dollar 50c Graded ms62 By SEGS. A Corey's Pick, Bid to Win, Don't let it get Away Coin...more

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***Auction Highlight*** 1892-cc Morgan Dollar $1 Graded Select Unc By USCG (fc)

Lot # 461 (Sale Order: 308 of 583)      

***Auction Highlight*** 1892-cc Morgan Dollar $1 Graded Select Unc By USCG. A Corey's Pick, Bid to Win, Don't let it get Away Coin...more

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***Auction Highlight*** NGC (1861-1865) PA S-1100B Sutler R-7 Civil War Token 1c Graded xf details B

Lot # 462 (Sale Order: 309 of 583)      

***Auction Highlight*** NGC (1861-1865) PA S-1100B Sutler R-7 Civil War Token 1c Graded xf details By NGC. Civil War token issued by J.A. Garman, sutler for the 54...more PA. Vols. "100" is incused, and the reverse has a spread eagle within a circle of 13 stars. This one-dollar token is the highest denomination issued by this prolific sutler. Sutler tokens are similar to store cards. Rather than listing the name of a private business, however, these tokens bore the name of a particular army unit (usually a regiment) and the name of the sutler who conducted transactions with the regiment. Of the three types of Civil War tokens, sutler tokens are by far the rarest. A sutler or victualer is a civilian merchant who sells provisions to an army in the field, in camp, or in quarters. Sutlers sold wares from the back of a wagon or a temporary tent, traveling with an army or to remote military outposts.[1] Sutler wagons were associated with the military, while chuck wagons served a similar purpose for civilian wagon trains and outposts. I have included the photo of a Sutler's tent at the Siege of Petersburg during the American Civil War

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***Auction Highlight*** Full solid date 1893-p Morgan silver $1 roll, 20 coins (fc)

Lot # 463 (Sale Order: 310 of 583)      

***Auction Highlight*** Full solid date 1893-p Morgan silver $1 roll, 20 coins. . This roll is held in an old Steel strong wrapper, patented 1921, stamped "Bankers Trust ...moreCompany of Philadelphia, Walnut Street at Juniper. This roll contains 20, 1893-p Morgan silver Dollars. The coins may range from circulated to uncirculated. Any condition is possible. We have weighed the roll and can assure you that it is 20 Silver Dollars, that all 20 are 1893-p and that it is not an uncirculated roll as the weight comes in slightly under the 534.60 grams that a fully uncirculated roll would weigh. We recently Acquired a large Estate Hoard of solid date Rolls. Trends lists au50 at $360, xf40 at $300, vf20 at $275, f12 at $220, vg8 at $200, g4 at $190.

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***Auction Highlight*** 1857 Flying Eagle Cent 1c Graded Choice Unc By USCG (fc)

Lot # 464 (Sale Order: 311 of 583)      

***Auction Highlight*** 1857 Flying Eagle Cent 1c Graded Choice Unc By USCG. A Corey's Pick, Bid to Win Coin...more

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***Auction Highlight*** 1894-s Morgan Dollar $1 Graded BU+ By USCG (fc)

Lot # 465 (Sale Order: 312 of 583)      

***Auction Highlight*** 1894-s Morgan Dollar $1 Graded BU+ By USCG. A Corey's Pick, Bid to Win Coin...more

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***Auction Highlight*** 1794 Liberty Cap Head of '94 S-57 Flowing Hair large cent 1c Graded vf25 By

Lot # 466 (Sale Order: 313 of 583)      

***Auction Highlight*** 1794 Liberty Cap Head of '94 S-57 Flowing Hair large cent 1c Graded vf25 By SEGS. A Corey's Pick, Bid to Win Coin...more

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***Auction Highlight*** 1916-s Lincoln Cent 1c Graded GEM Unc RD By USCG (fc)

Lot # 467 (Sale Order: 314 of 583)      

***Auction Highlight*** 1916-s Lincoln Cent 1c Graded GEM Unc RD By USCG. On this impressive condition rarity, both sides retain full mint color of medium orange a...morend pale pink. The mintage for the 1916-S cent was 22,510,000 pieces, and typical survivors are well worn from years spent in circulation. Among Mint State examples, streaky planchets and/or subdued luster are the norm. That is not the case here, confirming the significance of this lovely Gem. A Corey's Pick, Bid to Win, Don't let it get Away, you might not find its equal Coin

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1837 Executive Experiment HTT-33 Hard Times Token 1c Grades Choice Unc BN

Lot # 470 (Sale Order: 315 of 583)      

1837 Executive Experiment HTT-33 Hard Times Token 1c Grades Choice Unc BN....more

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Proof ***Auction Highlight*** 1907 Barber Dime 10c Graded pr65+ cam By SEGS (fc)

Lot # 471 (Sale Order: 316 of 583)      

***Auction Highlight*** 1907 Barber Dime 10c Graded pr65+ cam By SEGS. A Corey's Pick, Bid to Win, Don't let it get Away Coin...more

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***Auction Highlight*** 1835 B-1 Capped Bust Quarter 25c Graded ms64 By SEGS (fc)

Lot # 472 (Sale Order: 317 of 583)      

***Auction Highlight*** 1835 B-1 Capped Bust Quarter 25c Graded ms64 By SEGS. Vibrant shades of deep original patina enliven the surfaces of this high-grade, Selec...moret Mint State example, with iridescent hues of variegated gold, russet-red, and sea-green across the obverse, and a blend of dusky purple-rose and cobalt-blue colors on the reverse. Sharply struck, carefully preserved, and free of any surface distractions. Additionally the fields are decidedly quite reflective, bordering on Proof Like A Corey's Pick, Bid to Win, Don't let it get Away Coin

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***Auction Highlight*** 1878-p 8tf Vam 18 I4 R5 Morgan Dollar $1 Graded GEM+ Unc By USCG (fc)

Lot # 473 (Sale Order: 318 of 583)      

***Auction Highlight*** 1878-p 8tf Vam 18 I4 R5 Morgan Dollar $1 Graded GEM+ Unc By USCG....more

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***Auction Highlight*** 1874-cc Gold Liberty Double Eagle $20 Graded Select AU By USCG (fc)

Lot # 474 (Sale Order: 319 of 583)      

***Auction Highlight*** 1874-cc Gold Liberty Double Eagle $20 Graded Select AU By USCG. Medium yellow-gold with honey-gold highlights, and with visible mint frost ...morein most of the protected areas. The fields do not show the usual barrage of handling marks, just a few light ticks on the obverse from normal circulation. Well struck and nicely balanced for the grade assigned. The '74-CC is one of the more available Carson City double eagles. A Corey's Pick, Bid to Win, Don't let it get Away Coin

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***Auction Highlight*** 1924-s vam 4 R5 Peace Dollar $1 Graded GEM Unc By USCG (fc)

Lot # 475 (Sale Order: 320 of 583)      

***Auction Highlight*** 1924-s vam 4 R5 Peace Dollar $1 Graded GEM Unc By USCG. Both sides of this challenging San Francisco Mint Peace dollar are exceptionally sm...moreooth with brilliant mint frost. It is boldly to sharply struck, uncommon for the issue, and offers outstanding visual appeal. The 1924-S represents a radical decline from the silver dollar mintages of previous years, with just 1,728,000 coins struck compared to the 19,020,000 made at the same mint the year before. Treasury vaults had been filling up over the previous three years and by 1924 there was little demand for more dollars, either for circulation or storage. Very few of these coins emerged throughout the 1940s and 1950s, and Q. David Bowers reports that the Redfield Hoard is said to have had only a few hundred individual coins. The low initial mintage and paucity of later releases insured that this issue ranks among the scarcer Peace dollars. Full Gem examples like the present piece are noteworthy rarities, with most pieces softly struck or heavily abraded. Definitely a find for the astute bidder. A Corey's Pick, Bid to Win, Don't let it get Away Coin

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***Auction Highlight*** 1843 C Large Date Charlotte Gold Liberty Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Graded xf+ BY

Lot # 476 (Sale Order: 321 of 583)      

***Auction Highlight*** 1843 C Large Date Charlotte Gold Liberty Quarter Eagle $2 1/2 Graded xf+ BY USCG. An appealing piece with subtle olive-khaki undertones to ...moredominant sandy-gold patina. The reverse eagle is softly defined due to a combination of striking deficiency and wear, but the obverse is appreciably bolder with some sharper detail remaining to elements of Liberty's portrait. Overall smooth for a lightly circulated Charlotte Mint quarter eagle, and ideal for mint marked gold type purposes. A Corey's Pick, Bid to Win, Don't let it get Away Coin

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***Auction Highlight*** 1966 $100 Red Seal United States Note Grades gem+ CU PPQ (fc)

Lot # 477 (Sale Order: 322 of 583)      

***Auction Highlight*** 1966 $100 Red Seal United States Note Grades gem+ CU PPQ (fc)...more

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*HIGHLIGHT OF NIGHT* 1850 Baldwin & Co $5 California Gold, K-2 R-5+ Graded ms61 details By SEGS (fc)

Lot # 478 (Sale Order: 323 of 583)      

***Auction Highlight*** 1850 Baldwin & Co $5 California Gold, K-2 R-5+ Graded ms61 details By SEGS. HIGHLIGHT OF THE NIGHT, Up for Auction is an Ultra Rare Uncircu...morelated Baldwin & Co. $5 Half Eagle. One of only 3 Known Uncirculated examples to have survived, the highest of which is graded ms61.. George Baldwin and Thomas Holman established a jewelry and watchmaking concern on Clay Street in San Francisco in 1849. Shortly afterward, they purchased F.D. Kohler's profitable coining operation, as he was preparing for his new position as assayer for the newly established California State Assay Office. Baldwin & Co. began issuing coins in five, ten, and twenty dollar denominations, which were initially well-received by merchants and bankers like Dunbar's Banking and Exchange Office and Tucker & Reeve, jewelers. According to Donald Kagin, Albert Kuner engraved the dies for the Baldwin coinage. Henry Chapman gave a good description of the 1850 Baldwin & Co. five dollar gold piece, designated as the K-2 variety in Kagin's Private Gold Coins and Patterns of the United States, in lot 1862 of his catalog of the Matthew Stickney Collection (Chapman, 6/1907):"1850 $5. Head of Liberty with BALDWIN & CO., around 13 stars, below 1850. R. Eagle with olive branch in right talon, three arrows in left talon. S. M. V. (Standard Mint Value) CALIFORNIA GOLD, below FIVE DOL. Border beaded, edge milled. Very fine. Excessively rare, probably only about five known. See plate." Unfortunately, Baldwin's coins were found to contain less than face value in gold when assayed by Augustus Humbert at the United States Assay Office in March of 1851. The five dollar pieces had an average intrinsic value of $4.91 according to Humbert's findings. The assay was undertaken at the request of journalist James King of William, who was also a rival of Baldwin & Co. in the private coinage business and obviously had an axe to grind in the affair. Humbert himself was not a disinterested party, as Baldwin & Co. was the only private mint to nearly match the output of the Assay Office in its most productive years, 1850 and 1851. Baldwin claimed there was a plot by competitors to discredit his coins, and a later assay at the Philadelphia Mint was much more favorable in its findings, but there was an immediate backlash in the local press, and the public lost all confidence in the Baldwin & Co. coinage. Baldwin was forced to flee the territory in the face of this public outrage, and greedy merchants only accepted his coins at a steep discount, to be profitably turned in for recoinage at the Assay Office. By December of 1851, few Baldwin & Co. coins were still in circulation. Although the Baldwin & Co. five dollar gold piece is not as elusive today as it was in Henry Chapman's time, it is still quite rare. In fact, true Uncirculated examples are extremely rare, with less than a handful known. PCGS, SEGS & NGC list a combined total of 29 coins in their population tables, including an unknown number of resubmissions and crossovers. Territorial enthusiasts prize the Baldwin & Co. coins in all grades and conditions, and will no doubt seize this exceptional opportunity. The present coin is an attractive MS61 Details example, with vivid orange-gold surfaces. Kagin notes this color indicates the presence of copper alloy in the native California gold. The design elements are sharply detailed and an often-seen die crack runs through the letters MV and the wingtip on the reverse. Some specimens of the K-2 variety show a heavy die break and cud on the obverse rim at star 12, but this coin was struck before that crack developed. The surfaces show some effects of die rust, in the form of tiny circular lumps on the fields, especially on the upper reverse. The few light marks by the eagles head, which can only be seen under high magnification is my guess as to the reason for the details grade, as I can see no overt signs anywhere else, and can easily see this in a straight graded holder. A number of minor contact marks are evident on the pleasing surfaces, but none are large or distracting individually. The overall presentation is most attractive for this rare Territorial gold issue. I will note that ms61 is the finest known. I have included a picture of another ms61 example, it realized $82,250 in 2014. A Corey's Pick, Bid to Win, Don't let it get Away, you might not find its equal Coin. I give this coin my highest recommendation

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***Auction Highlight*** 1881-s Morgan Dollar $1 Graded GEM+ DMPL By USCG (fc)

Lot # 481 (Sale Order: 324 of 583)      

***Auction Highlight*** 1881-s Morgan Dollar $1 Graded GEM+ DMPL By USCG. A Corey's Pick, Bid to Win, Don't let it get Away Coin...more

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***Auction Highlight*** 1860-o Seated Half Dollar 50c Graded ms63 details By SEGS (fc)

Lot # 482 (Sale Order: 325 of 583)      

***Auction Highlight*** 1860-o Seated Half Dollar 50c Graded ms63 details By SEGS....more

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