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1826 C-1 R1 PCGS Graded AU55Frosty golden tan obverse with delightful olive on the reverse. Though not cartwheeling, the surfaces are frosty and lustr

Quartet of Classic Head Half CentsA quartet of Classic Head Half Cents including an 1826 C-1 R1 F15+, an 1828 C-2 R2 12 stars G4, an 1828 C-3 13 stars

1828 C-2 R2 NGC Graded VF35Medium golden brown with shades of steel brown. Middle die state after the die line laps away. There is some crud built up

1828 C-2 R2 PCGS Graded XF40Delightful walnut brown with a puff of darker ebony near the first few stars. The reverse is toned similarly with a golden

1828 C-2 R2 VF20Lightly cleaned and retoned a uniform tan with steel on the high points. Similar to the previous lot, Manley state 1.0. The die line t

1828 C-2 R2 VF25Medium brown with a slide brush of olive behind the profile of Liberty and in the stars. E-MDS, Manley state 1.0. The die line through

1828 C-3 R1 PCGS Graded AU53Frosty steel golden tan and light chocolate with the slightest peeps of faded mint color in protected areas. The only mark

1832 C-1 R2 NGC Graded AU DetailsSatiny light golden amber. The left portion of this half cent was improperly cleaned and there are a couple scratched

1832 C-1 R2 PCGS Graded AU55Frosty golden olive with medium brown on the high points. The eye appeal of this half cent is great for the grade. A great

1832 C-2 R2 VF25Glossy dark chocolate mottled with some darker olive brown on the reverse. There are a few spots of lighter toning on the obverse and

Quartet of Classic Head Half CentsA quartet of Classic Head Half Cents including an 1832 C-3 R3 VG10, 1833 C-1 R1 F12, 1834 C-1 R1 VF20, and an 1835

1833 C-1 R1 NGC Graded AU55Rather glossy dark brown with some lighter color in the peripheries. The obverse has likely been wiped with a fine cloth to

1835 C-1 R1 ANACS Graded AU58Light brown with an arc of light steel crescenting through the stars on the left obverse. There is a distracting spot of

1835 C-1 R1 ICG Graded AU50Golden biscuit brown and light steel. There are a series of scattered ticks on the obverse profile and a spot of active ver

1835 C-2 R1 PCGS Grade AU55Attractive golden tan and steel brown, with hues of sea green and magenta, but they are quite blotchy across the obverse. T

1849 C-1 R2 VF30Choice olive and golden tan surfaces overall. There is a bit of gunk in the protected areas of the reverse, but this could be removed

1850 C-1 R2 F12+Even tan and light olive. Normal wear and contact marks for the grade including a tick below Liberty's nose and a bump in the fi...

1851 C-1 R1 AU50Sharly struck surfaces in mellow orange and medium steel. This cent has been whizzed, but is virtually mark and wear free. The only ma

Quartet of Braided Hair Half CentsA quartet of Braided Hair Half Cents including an 1853 C-1 R1 VF25, 1855 C-1 R1 F15, 1856 C-1 R2 F15, and an 1857 C-

1854 C-1 R1+ XF40+Rusty tan and olive on the obverse while the reverse is golden tan and medium olive. There is some slight oxidation in the fields an

Pair of 1794 Cents grading Basal State-1Includes S-23 (or possibly NC-1) and S-27. The first is corroded with distorted details; the second is smooth

1794 S-18b R-4 VG7+F12 sharpness but there is light roughness and a few specks of old verdigris on the surfaces. Mostly dark olive brown with hints of

1794 S-20 R4 G4The high points are golden olive with deep slate in the fields. The surfaces are slightly granular, but have smoothed nicely. The date

1794 S-26 R-2 F12Near VF sharpness but there are a few minor, shallow corrosion spots. These include one behind the cap, under NT in CENT, and below A

Pair of Cents, 1795 & 1796 grading AG3Includes 1795 S-76b R-1 and 1796 S-110 R-3, both with readable dates and minor surface issues.Pedigree: G2

Group of Seven Cents 1797-1803 grading Poor to FairIncludes 1797 S-139 R1, 1798 S-184 R1, 1800/798 S-191 R3, 1800/79 S-193 R4, 1800 S-201 R4+, 1800 S-

1797 S-131 R-2 Stemless VG8F12 sharpness but there are scattered specks of old verdigris in the protected on both sides. There are also a couple faint

1798 S-149 R4+ PCGS Graded F12Satiny reddish brown highlights with deep slate in the fields and surrounding areas. There are a couple contact marks, b

1798/7 S-152 R2 AG3Dark brown and ebony surfaces. Both sides are littered with contact marks, scratches, and small rim notches. The date is weak and t

1798 S-161 R2 PO01Smooth golden tan. The obverse is nearly completely smooth. Digits of the date are slightly visible. The reverse shows attributable

1798 S-172 R2 VG8Dark brown throughout the fields and profile. The reverse has accents of dark steel and slate. Overall this is a nice cent for the gr

Trio of 1800 CentsIncludes S-190 Overdate 800 over 798 R3 G5, S-191 Overdate 800 over 798 R3 TDS G4, and S-192 Overdate 80 over 79 AG3. All are brown

1800/798 S-191 R3 Overdate 800 over 798, Style I Hair F15+Glossy brown and olive with steel brown overtones. Smooth and quite nice, just moderately wo

1800/798 S-191 R3 Overdate 800 over 798, Style I Hair F15Ten points sharper with some contact marks including a rim dent off the end of the nose and a

1800/798 S-191 R3 NGC Graded Fine Details (Env. Damage)Matte steel brown and dusty pink. The pink shades are likely from an old cleaning. Slightly gra

1800/79 S-192 R-3 VG8A couple points sharper but there is very light microporosity scattered on the surfaces. Chocolate and steel brown surfaces. MDS,

1800/79 S-192 R3 NGC Graded XF Details (Corrosion)The planchet is mostly smooth, but there are patches of roughness on both sides, strongest the right

1800/79 S-193 R-4 VG1010 points sharper but there are traces of shallow, old verdigris in some protected areas and microgranularity covers the surface

1800/79 S-196 R-1 F15VF sharpness but there are numerous minor rim bruises and nicks to prevent the higher grade. The most notable include bruises ove

1800 S-197 R-1 "Q" VG10VF sharpness but lightly corroded with fine porosity covering the surfaces. The only marks are a couple faint hairl...

1800 S-199 R4 F15Deep ebony and medium olive with light pits forming to the right of the portrait. MDS Breen State IV, late, with a die break at D in

1800 S-200 R-3 G4Previously cleaned and now toned back mostly dark brown with faded red on some of the devices. Very fine roughness covers the surface

1800 S-203 R3 VG10Glossy and smooth dark brown. This cent has nice eye appeal for the grade. MDS with strong die clash marks at ATES OF. Grellman card

1800 S-208 R-3 F12VF sharpness but fine roughness covers the surfaces and there are a few rim nicks and bruises. The most notable of those include a c

1800 S-209 R-3 F12VF30 sharpness but corroded with fine roughness and porosity on the surfaces, Deep brown and olive patina, a couple shades lighter

Quartet of 1800 Cents grading AG3 to G4Includes S-194 Overdate 80 over 79 R3, S-196 Overdate 80 over 79 R1, S-197 R1, and S-200 R3. A couple are sligh

Trio of 1800 Cents grading G5 to G6Includes S-196 Overdate 80 over 79 R1, S-197, and S-200 R3 E-MDS. All are sharper with defects but have a clear dat

Trio of 1800 Cents grading G5 to VG7Average grade is G6. Includes S-197 R1, S-202 R4+ LDS, and S-204 R4 LDS. A couple are slightly sharper with imperf

Quartet of 1800 Cents grading AG3Includes S-200 R3, S-202 R4+, S-207 R3, and S-209 R3. All are sharper with defects but have a readable date. Lot of 4

Trio of 1800 CentsIncludes S-210 R5+ Fair-2+ EDS, S-211 R3 VF25 net VG8 for moderate granularity, and S-212 R3 G6. The first and last are smooth. The

1801 S-216 R1 NGC Graded Fine Details (Corrosion)Dark olive brown surfaces with deeper steel. F15 sharpness but there is shallow corrosion across eith

1801 S-216 R1 NGC Graded Fine Details (Env. Damage))Seemingly smooth walnut and light mocha, but after examining with a glass, there is microporosity

1801 S-219 R2 3 Error Rev. NGC Graded Good Details (Damaged)Deep olive brown on quite smooth surfaces. There are a couple old ticks on either side. Th

1801 S-219 R-2 3 Error Rev VG7A few points sharper but fine granularity covers the surfaces. The only mark is a rim bruise between OF and AMERICA. Glo

1801 S-220 R-3 1/000 G6Cleaned long ago and now toned medium olive brown and deeper charcoal with hints of faded red on the obverse portrait. Very lig

1801 S-221 R2 Corrected Fraction ICG Graded VF20 Details (Damaged)Uniform deep olive on both sides. There is quite a bit of gouging on both the obvers

1801 S-222 R-1 VF SharpnessVF sharpness but slightly bent with a few rim bruises. The most notable include a rim bruise under 18, another over OF, and

1801 S-224 R1 PCGS Graded VF Details (Cleaning)Coal gray and steel patina. VF20 sharpness but the surfaces have been cleaned, though lightly. Evidence

1801 S-224 R-1 F1515 points sharper but covered with very fine roughness and a few minor corrosion spots on the surfaces. The only mark is a minor rim

1801 S-224 R1 VG8F15 sharpness but the surfaces are granular on both sides with deep oak and dark olive patina. There are trivial marks on the fields

1801 S-224 R-1 F12VF25 sharpness but cleaned with scattered corrosion spots and very light surface roughness. Now toned deep steely olive brown. No ot

Trio of Draped Bust Cents, 1798-1801Includes a 1798, an 1800, and an 1801, grading G to VG. The 1800 has weak date and legends but readable, the other

1802 S-225 R-3 VG1015 points sharper but uniform granularity covers the surfaces, smoother on the high points, and there are scratches on and under CE

1802 S-228 R2 G4Sharpness of VG8 but there is quite a bit of raised corrosion on both sides. Mostly glossy ebony brown and steel with lighter steel br

1802 S-230 R-1 ICG F15 Details (Corroded)F15 sharpness but corroded with fine roughness on the surfaces, most notable around UNITED. Deep steel and ch

1802 S-239 R-3 Elephant Trunk F15Near AU sharpness, but corroded with fine to moderate roughness on the surfaces and a few scattered pits on the obver

1802 S-241 R-1 VG105 points sharper but there are several nicks and rim bumps on both sides. The most notable include rim bumps over TY in LIBERTY, th

1802 S-242 R2 VG10Slightly sharper but there is some rim damage and corrosion affecting the profile. Glossy dark brown with specks of verdigris scatt

Pair of Cents, 1802 & 1803Includes 1802 S-230 R-1 F12, and 1803 S-247 R-3 Mumps, Short Fraction Bar VG10. Both sharper with minor issues.Pedigre...

Trio of Cents, 1802 & 1803Includes 1802 S-228 R2 Error Fraction 1/000 G4, 1802 S-237 R2 VG7, and 1803 S-256 G6. All are sharper with roughness b...

1803 S-243 R-1 VG1010 points sharper but cleaned with faint hairline scratches remaining in the fields. There are also a few minor nicks scattered in

1803 S-243 R2 G6Fine roughness on the obverse and a smooth reverse. Specks of raised verdigris show on the right obverse near the rim. Glossy dark oli

1803 S-245 R3 G6Even charcoal surfaces. They are a bit rough due to some corrosion on both sides. There are some ancient scratches swiped across the o

1803 S-249 R-2 VG10VF25 sharpness but corroded with fine roughness and shallow scale covering the surfaces. Dark olive patina. EDS. Corrected fraction

1803 S-251 R-2 PCGS F12F15 sharpness but cleaned long ago and now toned deeper steel brown, lighter on some devices, with traces of microporosity visi

1803 S-251 R-2 VF20XF sharpness but cleaned with faint hairline scratches on the portrait and obverse fields, and a few shallow oxidation spots on eit

1803 S-253 R-2 VF25XF sharpness but cleaned with faint hairline scratches remaining. The latter is mostly visible on Liberty's face and neck, wi...

1803 S-258 R1 FR2Small date, large fraction. Dark brown, with light brown that has toned down from bright copper thanks to a harsh cleaning. The date,

1803 S-258 R1 G6VG8 sharpness but uniform micro granularity covers up to the highest points of the surfaces. Only a few trivial areas, including a rim

1803 S-258 R-1 F12VF sharpness but lightly corroded with very fine roughness on the surfaces, particularly in the reverse protected areas. Free of not

1803 S-259 R4 FR2Sharpness near VG10 but there is a lot roughness scattered over both sides. Rather matte mossy dark brown and some reddish oxidation

1803 S-260 R1 G4Even chocolate and slate gray. The rims and profile are smoothed down, but the date is visible. There is a bird that was etched onto t

1803 S-265 R-4 Large Date, Large Fraction G5A couple points sharper but there is a corrosion spot under the hair braid and a notable nick on Liberty...

Quartet of Cents 1803 & 1812Includes 1803 S-254 R1 M-LDS, Breen state IV, with a sunken retained cud right of the date Fair-2+, 1803 S-262 R3 AG...

1805 S-267 R-1 NGC Fine Details (Environmental Damage)Near VF sharpness but lightly corroded with fine roughness covering the surfaces. There is a fin

1805 S-268 R-3 NCS VF Details (Corroded)VF sharpness with uniform, fine corrosion covering the surfaces. The only mark is a diagonal nick through 1 in

1805 S-269 R-1 VF2510 points sharper but there is a notable dig above the hair braid and a couple fine, diagonal scratches through Liberty's hai...

Pair of Draped Bust Cents, 1806 & 1807Includes 1806 S-270 R-1 G6 and a 1807 S-274 R-2 AG3. Both sharper with scratches and surface issues. Lot o...

1806 S-270 R-1 VF2010 points sharper but there is very fine roughness in most of the protected areas and traces of old verdigris around the lower wrea

1807 S-271 R-1 Comet VG105 points sharper with a few spots of microporosity and very fine roughness. Smoother on the high points. Deep steel and olive

1807 S-271 R-1 Comet F12VF25 sharpness but corroded with fine roughness covering the surfaces and specks of verdigris before the nose, right of LIBERT

1807 S-271 R-1 Comet VG7Medium steel and dark browns with a bit of microporosity on the portrait containing a few specks of old verdigris. Otherwise s

Pair of 1807 S-271 "Comets" R1 grading VG8One is M-LDS with VF details but granular surfaces and a clear "Comet" break; the othe...

1807/6 S-273 R-1 NGC XF Details (Damaged)XF40 sharpness but cleaned with fine roughness and microporosity on the surfaces. Now toned a golden olive an

1807/6 S-273 R-1 F12Medium to dark olive browns. A bit dirty, could use a proper brushing. Free of notable marks. Nice bold date with clear overdate f

1807/6 S-273 R3 AG3Overdate. Medium to dark slate gray-brown. This cent has minor marks including two rim bumps next to each other right of the bust t

1807 S-274 R-2 VG10Near sharpness but the surfaces are porous and there is a notable dig on Liberty's ear. There is also a thin planchet flaw th...

1807 S-276 R1 G6A couple points sharper but covered with uniform fine roughness that is from some underlying corrosion. There aren't many contac...

1807 S-276 R-1 VG10A couple points sharper but dark with a light layer of oxidation on the surfaces and edges. There are also rim bruises before the c

1807 S-276 R-1 F15VF35 sharpness but cleaned with old hairline scratches and fine roughness on the surfaces of both sides. The most notable marks incl