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Session Three - Tuesday, January 27, 2015, 5:00 pm
I
MPORTANT
K
EY
D
ATE
1853 H
ALF
D
OLLAR
, BG-435, A
RMS OF
C
ALIFORNIA
Enlargement
2221
1853 Half Dollar Round. Breen and Gillio-435, Low Rarity 5. Arms of California
.
PCGS graded MS-63
.
PQ.
The obverse displays
the Arms of California, Minerva seated with a bear at her feet; the reverse has a defiant eagle similar to that seen on Augustus Humbert's
famous fifty dollar gold "Slugs." The maker's identity is unknown, but the quality of engraving is amazingly high. This is the only appearance
of either die -- other varieties often represent mulings or die pairings of more common dies. The fields are partially reflective and the coin has
an abundant amount of reddish-golden patina often seen on this issue. This is the classic rarity and key to the entire series of California Frac-
tional gold coins, and an important opportunity for the serious California gold specialist.
Pop 19; 11 finer, 7 in 64, 3 in 65, 1 in 66.
(
PCGS
# 10471
)
Estimated Value ........................................................................................................................................................... $10,000 - 11,000
Enlargement
2222
1867 Quarter Dollar Octagonal Liberty. Breen and Gillio-
709, Rarity 4
.
NGC graded MS-65
. A magnificently pre-
served Gem with brilliant yellow-gold surfaces. A spindly die
crack that extends from the right ribbon bow through the AR in
DOLLAR is unmentioned in the Breen-Gillio reference. An impor-
tant opportunity to acquire this great looking specimen.
Pop 6;
9 finer, 5 in 66, 4 in 67.
Estimated Value ................................................... $450 - 500
Enlargement
2223
1871 Quarter Dollar Octagonal Liberty. Breen and Gillio-
717, Rarity 3
.
PCGS graded MS-66
. A precisely struck and
deeply frosted Gem with hints of red toning on the reverse. An
excellent representative of the large Liberty head type.
Pop 21;
4 finer in 67.
(
PCGS # 10544
)
Estimated Value ..............................................$1,300 - 1,400
Enlargement
2224
1871 Quarter Dollar Octagonal Liberty. Breen and Gillio-
720, Rarity 7
.
NGC graded MS-62
. A pleasing example of
the rare Breen-Gillio 720 die pairing. A number of thin lines and
some small abrasions are reported on the lightly toned surfaces,
thus the stated grade. Seldom seen in finer grades.
Pop 2; 7
finer, 1 in 63, 2 in 64, 3 in 65, 1 in 66.
Estimated Value ..............................................$1,500 - 1,600
2225
1871 Quarter Dollar Octagonal Liberty. BG-767 Rarity 3
.
PCGS graded MS-61
. Moderate die are seen on the obverse
indicating the shattered nature of the die. Pleasing sunset-gold
color shows particularly at the obverse rim and the lower por-
tion of the reverse. Reflective fields, a small planchet indenta-
tion also shows at the center of the obverse. (
PCGS # 10594
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $200 - 225
2226
1871 Quarter Dollar Octagonal Liberty. Breen and Gillio-
767, Rarity 3
.
NGC graded MS-61
. A hint of reflectivity is
seen as are a number of crisscrossing hairline scratches.
Pop 1;
26 finer, 11 in 62, 7 in 63, 7 in 64, 1 in 66.
Estimated Value ................................................... $150 - 175
2227
1871 Quarter Dollar Octagonal Liberty. Breen and Gillio-
768, Rarity 4
.
PCGS graded AU-55
. Struck by the California
Jewelry Co., successors to Gray & Co. Small, high G on the
obverse. The first 1 of the date is high; the next three digits
touch the denticles. The reverse shows a weak O and second L
in DOLLAR. Rich honey-gold color over lightly circulated sur-
faces.
Pop 6; 66 finer.
(
PCGS # 10595
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $200 - 225
Enlargement
2228
1872 Quarter Dollar Octagonal Indian. Breen and Gillio-
791, Rarity 3
.
PCGS graded MS-64
. The reflective surfaces
display peach-gold color and well struck devices. Problem-free
and worthy of the assigned near-Gem grade.
Pop 93; 19
finer, 16 in 65, 3 in 66.
(
PCGS # 10618
)
Estimated Value ................................................... $400 - 450
