Numismatics
16-1. 1787 Fugio Newman 1-B.
Raw. Judged AG 3. W-6600. Breen 1302. Rarity 4. Small old hole
at about 6 o’clock, probably for suspension on charm bracelet or
pendant, through “ne” of “Mind Your Business.” A venerable
example of this scarce “Cross After Date, United States” Red Book
variety, with much visual interest. Its obverse was used for both
circulation strikes and patterns, such as the famous American
Congress, now a mega-dollar coin. The reverse die saw use only for
this variety. Obverse marbled with delicate milk chocolate and dark
coffee patination; date, ends of numerous sunrays and other
devices legible. Reverse toned in topaz, fine granularity under
magnification, some characteristic planchet flaws, but all letters of
“United States” legible to various degrees. A charming example of
an interesting variety that is relatively costly, even in lower grades.
With its white 2x2 holder c. 1967 (at that time considered a Rarity
6). “All Cross After Date varieties are in strong demand due to their
distinctive style and their listing in the Red Book”--Whitman
Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins, Bowers.
Closeup color photographs of obverse and reverse of all coins on website and furnished by e-
mail. $190-250
16-2. 1787 Fugio Newman 13-X.
2013 ANACS AU 50. W-6855. Rarity 2.
“Double clip,” one an extremely shallow
bite between about 10:15 to 10:45
o’clock. Impressed curved line on
reverse between 3 and 4, touching two
rings, possibly a stray clip mark, else a
handsome example, with sharp
definition and a bronze-like tone.
Probably from Bank of N.Y. hoard. With
its white 2x2 holder c. 1967. Whitman Encyclopedia (Bowers) c.v. 4000.00. $1200-1400
16-3. 1787 Fugio Newman 17-S.
2013 ANACS VF 20 details. W-6935.
“Corroded,” an extremely light and
intermittent microfine granulation, else
with much original gloss, good gross
definition, and flattering mahogany
coloration with currency-green cast. Not
mentioned on label, what appears to be a
minute beveled clip between about 7:30
and 8 o’clock, seen on obverse only, and presumably a planchet imperfection. In all, an
interesting example of this variety. With its white 2x2 holder c. 1967, at that time considered
Rarity 7; all early American coins in this section have been off the market since then. Fugios
were “the first coins issued by authority of the United States...”--Official Red Book. Whitman
Encyclopedia (Bowers) c.v. 1800.00. $425-575
16-4. 1787 Fugio Newman 21-I.
2013 ANACS AG 3. Rarity 5. Warm caramel toning. Several depressions, possibly
planchet flaws, in central portion of obverse, one on reverse, but sufficient
definition to permit attribution of this rather scarce variety, noted for its
sometimes dramatic clash marks, and a perfectly suitable entry example. With its
white 2x2 holder c. 1967. $80-120
16-5. Fugio New Haven “Restrike.”
2013 ANACS EF 45 details. Newman 104-FF. W-17560. Yellow bronze.
“Corroded,” the obverse with tortoise shell effect, reverse with verdigris bleu-
cheese spotting, but the underlying coin a vivacious reddish tone, the whole with
character and appeal. With its white 2x2 holder c. 1967. One tale is that these
were struck from “old dies found by 14-year-old C. Wylls Betts in 1858 on the site
of the Broom & Platt store in New Haven, where the original coins were made”--
Official Red Book. Bowers states mintage 500. $275-350
16-6. 1787 Nova Eborac – with Brasher Association.
Historically fascinating New York coinage of the year of the Constitution. 2013
ANACS VF 35 details. “Corroded.” W-5755. Breen 986. Seated figure facing left.
Golden olive brown, with surprisingly lustrous highlights. Small pit in hair on
obverse, another in a letter on reverse, uniform granularity with the aspect of an
ancient rather than colonial, but in all, a charming example. With its yellow 2x2
holder c. 1967, with old price 85.00. A private New York issues of 1787, one of the
others being ... Brasher’s doubloon. Indeed, noted numismatist Anthony
Terranova “discovered punch link evidence associating these coppers to the
Brasher doubloons, and Breen has shown them to be stylistically similar to coins
by Brasher and Bailey...It has long been thought the small head Nova Eborac was an independent work produced at a different location.
Recently, (Gary) Trugden used punch evidence to show all issues were prepared by a single engraver, whom he identified as John
Bailey, working in or near New York City.”--coins.nd.edu. Extensive scholarship has been published on the Nova Eborac. $900-1400
16-7. Washington Success Medal, Original Silvered Surface.
2013 ANACS AU 50 details, attributed as “1792-95.” W-10900. Baker 265. Breen
1286. “Damaged,” with three small-diameter counterpunch craters at top, on
head, forehead, and smooth field; verso undisturbed. Brass. Large. Reeded edge.
First die, with original silvering, characterized as “rare” by Red Book, variously
darkened or worn around lettering, else imparting a soft olde-world patina, with
hints of purplish undertone. A must for the Washington completist. With its
white 2x2 holder c. 1967. $1700-2400
16-8. Washington Large Military Bust.
2013 ANACS VF 35, attributed as “1793.” W-10240, Vlack 10-G. Rich art-bronze
tone. One mark on reverse between olive branch and head, else the superficial
scratches only detectable under magnification, and a rewarding example. With its
yellow 2x2 holder c. 1967, with old price 65.00. Whitman Encyclopedia (Bowers)
c.v. 475.00 (EF-40). $225-275
16-9. 1794 Cent.
2013 ANACS EF 40 details. “Corroded.” S-57. B-55. “Button on cap” variety.
Head of ‘94. Only moderate granularity to the unaided eye, the date very good,
just a touch of irresolution at bottom hook of “9.” Else a complex darkest brown,
infused with gunmetal and a hint of diffuse sunset red playing on the glossy
surfaces. Off the market since about 1960s. $3750-4250
16-10. 1806 Quarter.
2013 ANACS G 4 details. B-8. “Bent,” to a degree insufficient to be perceived
when photographed. Portion of “1” of date appear nearly smooth, but contours of
its upper half discernable under magnification, balance of date bold, suggesting
an uneven strike. Portions of most lines of shield on reverse still present; better-
than-good details remain of hair and contours of bust’s eyes, nose, and mouth.
Light purplish overtone both sides, giving an electric effect. A highly satisfactory -
and intensely interesting example of an otherwise costly coin, arguably superior
to others of the same grade. Off the market since about 1960s. $250-300
16-11. 1809 Half Cent.
Rotated dies. 2013 ANACS AU 50. Obverse with notably sophisticated, uniform
mahogany tone, with smooth surfaces and reflective devices. $275-325
16-12. 1833 Half Cent.
2013 ANACS AU 50 details. Old cleaning. Soft brassy olive brown, bands of
paler toning around periphery, else a pleasing example. $100-130
16-13. 1853 Half Cent.
2013 ANACS AU 50 details. Old cleaning. Satiny golden devices rising from
multi-tone surfaces, with pleasing crisp appearance. Some fine nicks on neck
under magnification, else very satisfactory. $85-125
16-14. 1861 Quarter.
2013 ANACS AU 58. Seated Liberty. An arrestingly attractive example, with
airbrush-like puffs of smoky topaz toning around some stars and rim beads,
else hints of semi-matte cartwheels, with considerable visual interest. $240-
290
16-15. 1861-O Half.
2013 ANACS VF 30 details. WB-101. “Rim dings,” essentially limited to five
points in saddle between rim and dentils beneath date, two points at 12 o’clock,
and few on reverse, only significant under magnification. Still a handsome coin,
the soft silvery devices backlit by uniform grey-mink fields. A mint mark with a
fateful history: “The 1861-O quantity includes 330,000 struck under the U.S.
government, 1,240,000 for the State of Louisiana after it seceded from the
Union, and 962,633 after Louisiana joined the Confederate States. As all these
1861-O coins were struck from U.S. dies, it is impossible to distinguish one from
another”--Official Red Book.... $115-135
16-16. 1924 Huguenot Commemorative Half.
2013 ANACS MS 65. “Huguenot Walloon Tercentenary, 1624-1924 / Founding
of New Netherland.” Oxidation speckling mostly behind “States of...,” honey-
colored tarnish spot between hats of Gaspard de Coligny and William I of
Orange, and in lower hemisphere of lettering on reverse. Else an evocative
example, with pink-orange overtone. $300-350
16-17. 1933-D Oregon Trail Commemorative Half.
2013 ANACS MS 66. Interesting example, the subtle sculpting of surfaces (no
longer seen in modern computer-designed coinage) imparting complex
reflections, with palest citrine and rose flashes. Tiny oxidation specks in lower
portion of reverse, else a high-condition specimen. $480-540
16-18. 1934 Texas Commemorative Half.
2013 ANACS MS 66. Superb first-year example retaining the quality of an art
medal, rather than commercial coinage. “The Texas Independence Centennial -
Remember the Alamo - 1836-1936.” Tiny oxidation specks on few relief areas
of obverse, else luxurious, bottomless luster, with pink-gold flashes at three of
five points of Texas star. $575-675
16-19. 1936 Lynchburg Commemorative Half.
2013 ANACS MS 64. Lynchburg Sesquicentennial; (Sen.) Carter Glass on
obverse. Light contact marks and tiny depressions in field to left of lips, and
two on shoulder, else attractive, with rather fascinating hint of lime and palest
gold on obverse and reverse, respectively. $285-350
16-20. Unrecorded Variant of Cotton Exposition Medal.
Attractive So-Called Dollar commemorating World’s Industrial & Cotton
Exposition, New Orleans, 1884-85, probably copper. HK-unlisted thusly. NGC MS 64 BN, older slab. Obverse: “The Worlds
Exposition...,” with globe in sky over vast exhibition hall, flags flying, as HK-143. (The main building was the world’s largest roofed
structure, illuminated with 5,000 electric lights.) Reverse: “Reunion of Mexican War Veteran at N.O. 1846-7,” hands clasped over
crossed rifles with fixed bayonets, eagle above. The Exposition was timed as the centennial of the earliest recorded export of cotton
from America to England. Some fine nicks in field and rim, else considerable electric lustre highlighting warm coffee brown devices.
Only a white metal variety recorded, stated “very rare to extremely rare”--socalleddollar.com. This copper/brass example perhaps the
lone survivor. Ex-Spink. $225-275
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