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Large Cents232 Group of Six 1803 Cents graded G5 to VG7. Average grade
is G6+. Includes S-245 R3 MDS, S-246 R3 EDS, S-248 R4 MDS
("Mumps" obverse), S-249 R2 Corrected Denominator 100 over
000 EDS, S-263 R3 LDS with a strong cud connecting the date
to the rim, and S-265 R4 Large Date and Fraction EDS. Most are
slightly sharper with defects but all have a clear date. Lot of 6
coins.
Estimated Value ....................................................... $150-UP
Ex Ed Miller Collection.
233 Group of 6 1803 Cents. Includes S-246 R3 EDS F12 net VG7
for a corrosion spot on the reverse, S-253 R2 rare LDS with a
cud break under 180 and the lowest curl G6 net AG3 for light
corrosion, S-255 R1 VG10, S-260 R1 Large Fraction VG10 net
VG7 for some small digs, S-260 R1 Large Fraction G6, and S-
263 R3 E-MDS F15 net VG8 for fine granularity and light clean-
ing. Lot of 6 coins.
Estimated Value ....................................................... $200-UP
From the Charles Skiendzielewski collection.
234 Quartet of 1803 Cents graded VG10 . Includes S-247 R3
("Mumps" obverse) MDS, S-253 R2 MDS, S-255 R1 MDS, and S-
260 R1 Large Fraction MDS. Most are slightly sharper with
minor defects but all have a clear date. Lot of 4 coins.
Estimated Value ....................................................... $200-UP
Ex Ed Miller Collection.
235 1803 S-253 R2 VF25. Sharpness EF45 but there is a deep
scratch or planchet void in the field before the face, a vertical
scratch near the dentils behind the head, and some dull marks
at the Y in LIBERTY. Otherwise the obverse fields appear
smooth but a glass reveals they are covered with microscopic
scratches hidden under glossy greenish olive brown and choco-
late toning. The reverse is choice except for a scratch on the R
in AMERICA. Sharply struck MDS, Breen state IV early, with a
pair of arcing die cracks on the upper left part of the reverse.
Estimated Value ....................................................... $350-UP
236 1803 S-255 R1 VF35. Glossy light olive and steel brown.
Smooth and sharp, just a few trivial contact marks from choice.
The notable marks are a small nick in the hair near the shoulder
and a thin diagonal nick over the N in ONE. Neither mark is at
all distracting and this cent offers excellent eye appeal. E-MDS,
Breen state I, with die clashmarks behind the head.
Estimated Value ....................................................... $500-UP
Ex R. J. Rudolph Collection.
237 1803 S-256 R3 VF30. Attractive glossy dark olive brown with
lighter steel brown toning on the highpoints. There is some soft
crud tucked around many of the devices, especially on the
reverse, and the only notable mark is a nick over the N in ONE.
MDS, Breen state III, with die cracks on both sides.
Estimated Value .......................................................$350-UP
238 1803 S-257 R2 Large Fraction F15 . Sharpness VF30 but
there are some light contact marks, including fine horizontal
scratches in the field under the hair ribbon, a small rim bruise or
dull rim nick off the lower end of the hair ribbon, and several
short scratches at TE in STATES. Glossy medium chocolate
brown and steel. Nicely struck EDS, before any die cracks.
Estimated Value .......................................................$150-UP
Ex 1986 EAC Sale 5/1986:147-the Rod Burress Collection (lot
ticket included).
239 1803 S-258 R1 Large Fraction VF20 . Sharpness VF30 or
slightly better but there is shallow scale in the fields and pro-
tected areas on both sides. No verdigris, and the only notable
mark is a dull rim nick off the end of the bust. A mostly glossy
mix of chocolate, steel, and olive brown. MDS with a die crack
arcing through the field behind the portrait.
Estimated Value .......................................................$200-UP
Ex South Park Coins 1/1999-R. J. Rudolph Collection.
240 1803 S-260 R1 Large Fraction VF25 . Sharpness close to
mint state but there is a patch of fine to moderate granularity
on the face and in the field before the portrait. The remainder
of the planchet is flawless. Frosty medium steel brown and light
olive with some darker olive brown toning in the roughened
area. MDS, Breen state III.
Estimated Value .......................................................$300-UP
Ex R. J. Rudolph Collection.
241 Trio of Cents, 1803-1808. Includes 1803 S-261 R2 Large
Fraction EDS EF40 net F15 for fine granularity and a rolled rim,
1806 S-270 R1 LDS EF40 net F15 for microscopic porosity and a
burnished reverse, and 1808 S-279 R1 Classic Head MDS F12+
net VG8 for fine roughness. All have a strong date and clear leg-
ends. Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value .......................................................$250-UP
Ex R. J. Rudolph Collection.