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Session Two - Monday, January 26, 2015 10:00 am
1428
1876
.
PCGS graded Proof 63 Cameo
. Obviously an original
specimen, both sides of this fully impressed proof are lightly
covered in well blended, antique-gold and lilac patina, this
deepening toward the rims. There are no overly distracting
blemishes and considerable vibrancy to the finish give the
appearance of a higher grade. Only 1,150 proofs were struck.
Pop 15; 28 finer at PCGS.
(
PCGS # 86437
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$1,100 - 1,200
1429
1877-CC
.
NGC graded MS-66
. Competing with the '76-CC as
the most plentiful Carson City Mint half dollar, the 1877-CC is
widely collected as a mintmarked type coin in all grades. As a
high-end Gem, however, the conditionally rare nature of this
issue cannot be denied. This lot features one of the finest-certi-
fied examples, a coin with richly toned surfaces that are particu-
larly vivid on the reverse. That side exhibits "target" toning in
cobalt-blue, crimson, and rose-apricot iridescence, while the
obverse is drenched in mostly gray and powder-blue patina. Vir-
tually full in strike, with smooth-looking surfaces and excep-
tional vibrancy to the underlying luster.
Pop 7; 2 finer, 1 in 67,
1 in 68
.
Estimated Value ..............................................$4,500 - 5,000
The Agora Collection
.
1430
1877-S
.
PCGS graded MS-65
. This highly lustrous example
is essentially brilliant with only the slightest amount of natural
patina. The strike is sharp throughout with full definition on the
stars, Liberty's head and the eagle on the reverse. Lustrous and
vibrant, with nary a detracting blemish in evidence, and one of
the finer examples of this date and mint. With splendid collector
quality, this piece would make a welcome addition to any
advanced collection or a Gem Mint State type set.
Pop 32; 22
finer
. (
PCGS # 6357
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$3,200 - 3,400
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1431
1879
.
NGC graded MS-67 Star
. In 1879, only 4,800 half
dollars were coined for circulation (1,100 proofs were also
struck for collectors). This low mintage is credited to the
implementation of the Bland-Allison Act of 1878, and the
focus on minting the new Morgan silver dollar instead of
smaller denominations. This Superb example displays par-
tially reflective fields that subtly contrast with the lightly
frosted motifs. A beautiful combination of turquoise-blue,
antique-gold, lilac, and sunset-red toning overlays the
immaculately preserved surfaces, and a bold strike lends
excellent definition to the design elements.
Pop 3; 1 finer
in 68
.
Estimated Value ........................................ $7,000 - 8,000
The Agora Collection
.
1432
1879
.
PCGS graded Proof 65+.
CAC APPROVED.
Splendid
lemon-gold, cherry-red, and azure-blue toning covers this
crisply struck Gem in a pronounced "target" fashion. The under-
lying surfaces are nicely mirrored. For proofs and business
strikes, combined in 1879, fewer than 6,000 pieces were struck.
Pop 2; 15 finer
. (
PCGS # 6440
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$2,800 - 2,900
1433
1880
.
PCGS graded Proof 65
. Rich cobalt-blue iridescence at
the centers gives way to pale gold and crimson-red highlights at
the borders. An excellent representation of the assigned Gem
grade both from the visual and physical standpoint. A stellar
year of production for proofs; 1,355 pieces were struck.
Pop
32; 21 finer, 16 in 66, 2 in 66+, 3 in 67
. (
PCGS # 6441
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$2,600 - 2,700
