GFRC Online Auctions

 

The Connoisseur's Auction Sale

The Gerry Fortin Liberty Seated Dime Collection

and

The Newtown Liberty Seated Half Dollar Collection

Session 1 - January 19-26, 2025

Session 2 - March 22-29, 2025

Session 3 - May 10-17, 2025

 

Lot Viewing Schedule

Winter FUN, Orlando FL - January 9-11, 2025

Also By Special Appointments

 

Gerry Fortin Liberty Seated Dime Auction Sale Podcast

December 10, 2025 8:00 PM ET

https://wustl.zoom.us/j/5086565637

 

Presenting The Connoisseur's Auction Sale Catalogs

The Gerry Fortin Liberty Seated Dime Collection                                           The Newtown Liberty Seated Half Dollar Collection

 

Welcome to a GFRC Online Auctions Connoisseur auction sales event featuring two of the most substantial Liberty Seated coinage collections to be assembled in the past 30 years. Two of GFRC's top consignors have joined forces to offer the numismatic community an opportunity to acquire finest knowns and grade rarities across both the Liberty Seated dime and half dollar series. More will be written in the coming months as these two collections are fully cataloged and published immediately below for your bidding consideration. Three auction sessions are currently planned for late mid-January 2025 followed by late March and May events to close out the sale. Unsold lots will become immediately available for purchase on the GFRC price lists.

GFRC Online Auctions will continue to offer three payment lay-a-ways for auction winnings over $3000 moving forward. To take advantage of this payment option, bidders must registered with Gerry prior to the auction open and confirm their lay-a-way requirement. Those that don't confirm prior to the auction will not be afforded this privilege. Please contact me at Gerry@seateddimevarieties.com or 207-329-9957.

The GFRC Online Auctions application was designed with simplicity for bidders given the No Buyer's Fee policy. Bidders do not need to contemplate the Buyer's Fee percentage when placing bids. Every bidder is free to bid what they wish to pay for a lot. This fact become measurably important during the final hour of the auction sale whereby bidders can stay focused on determining their auction ending bidding strategy without factoring in a Buyer's Fee.

The GFRC Online Auctions platform has become yet another divestment option for collectors along with the regular price list consignments. I've seen the GFRC community become incrementally comfortable with taking holdings onto an auction platform for upside bidding potential and increased prices realized. Again, with a simplistic No Buyer's Fee structure, collectors can easily calculate their proceeds using the final bid and GFRC regular commission rates. All lots that do not meet reserves are posted on the 30 Day Price List after auction end along with the well known Collectors Corner numismatic marketplace. Our goal is to promptly sell you coins across multiple marketing channels.

Good luck with bidding.

Thank-you, Gerry

 

Bidding Instructions

Existing GFRC clients and those who have registered can submit bids by selecting the bidding icon. Those who have yet to register can participate in this eagerly awaited GFRC Online Auctions offering by contacting Gerry Fortin at gerry@seateddimevarieties.com.

 

Sale Terms and Conditions

 

Photo Type Date
Grade		 TPG Variety
GFRC Rating		 Description Reserve/High Bid Bid
Seated 10C 1837 Seated 10C 1837
No Stars, Small Date
MS66+
 PCGS
25239874 		F-103

Gem 		Finest PCGS Certified, Superb Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection, Ex. Simpson and O'Neal Collections An exceptionally preserved gem with both sides fully struck with complete hair and leaf details. The surfaces are entirely pristine without a single tick or anomaly. Frosted ivory luster is predominant along with splashes of russet, blue, and iridescent toning. The Large Date variety can be identified by a flat top 7 digit. F-103 with the 7 digit pointing between two denticles. This lot is the PCGS Coin Facts plate coin and finest graded. The CDN CAC price guide ranges from $16,200 (MS66) to $50,400 (MS67) as reference. This lot was acquired prior to the GFRC Newtown Liberty Seated Dime Collection auction sale with purchase price noted in the Sales Archive. Housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 (2015) Dupont hologram holder with CAC approval. A long list of noteworthy pedigrees includes The Jim O'Neil Collection, The Bob Simpson Collection, and GFRC's Woodlands and Newtown clients. PCGS #4562. Reserve: $30000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 10C 1838 Seated 10C 1838
Partial Drapery
MS65
 NGC
1725801003 		F-108a

Gem 		Partial Drapery, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. The 1838 Partial Drapery is the result of a clashed die event with the E in DIME being boldly transferred to the obverse die and listed as F-108a in the Fortin Seated Dime reference. The obverse die is later paired with another reverse die that lacks clashing but is often attributed as the Partial Drapery variant. My belief is that F-108a, with both dies clashed, is necessary for this designation. A thick crusty skin screams unquestionable originality for this gem preserved example. Under a bright light, the olive and golden-gray patina mutes a portion of the frosted luster, especially on the reverse. The overall strike is complete. This is the only MS65 lot approved within the CAC census with four finer. The CDN CAC price guide is $4,500 as reference. Bowers & Merena, November 2002, Logan and Steinberg Sale, Lot #1212. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert and CAC approval. The label reads as TOP 100 F-108a, RPD & REVERSE DIE CLASH. PCGS #4570. Reserve: $4750 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 10C 1838 Seated 10C 1838
No Drapery, Small Stars
MS65
 PCGS
06617304 		F-101a

Gem 		Small Stars, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. Granular textured mint bloom covers both sides of this meticulous preserved Small Stars gem. Sharply struck with a faint patina on both sides. Under a bright light, the eye appeal is notable with frosted radiance and vibrant cartwheels. The Small Stars variety is the result of a Mint employee who mistakenly used the half dime star punch rather than the dime punch. F-101a, a later die state with die crack through the left stars and extending into the date. A doubled die reverse is readily evident at the lower left wreath and at the denomination. Utilized as the F-101a plate coin at The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors online reference. A challenging variety, when CAC approved with a population of only 30 in total and a single example finer. The CAC price guide stands at $52,50 as reference. Heritage Auctions, August 2024 ANA Sale, Lot 352. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) Gold Shield holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4569. Reserve: $6500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 10C 1838O Seated 10C 1838-O
No Stars
MS65
 PCGS
81760394 		F-101a

Gem 		Repunched Mintmark, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection, Ex. Eugene Gardner. A lightly toned, sharply struck Gem formerly in the Eugene Garner collection. Consistent with the Fortin 101a listing with rim cuds at 2, 4, 8, and 9 o'clock on the obverse and a repunched mintmark on the reverse. An important later die state example with die rust in the lower left wreath and a die crack from the rim to and on top of the U in UNITED and then on to the bases of the rest of those letters. This gem presents superb eye appeal with bold design definition and an uninterrupted smoothness of the fields with vertical die polish lines on the reverse. Bright light cartwheels are vibrant and incrementally pleasing. The CAC price guide is $25,200. Ex. Eugene Gardner Collection, Heritage Auction, October 2014, Lot #98238 followed by the Newtown Collection. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4564. Reserve: $25000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 10C 1839 Seated 10C 1839
No Drapery
MS65
 PCGS
06617305 		F-101

Gem 		Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. Extraordinary eye appeal is the hallmark of this 1839 Seated dime. Sparkling frosted luster and spinning cartwheels are decorated by pastel rose, gold, and aquamarine shades on the obverse with copper rose-gold throughout the reverse. Entirely unabraded surfaces further enhance the bright light viewing experience. The strike is complete with fully detailed motifs and bold repunching at the base of the 8 and 9 digits consistent with the F-101 attribution. PCGS has certified 20 at the offered grade with this gem surely being at the top of the population as CAC has only approved 8 from both services. A premium example that was purchased August 2008 and utilized as the F-101 plate coin within The Definitive Resource for the Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collector online reference. The CDN CAC guide is $3,150 but this lot will certainly see aggressive bidding for its upgrade potential. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) Gold Shield holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4571 Reserve: $3750 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 10C 1839O Seated 10C 1839-O
No Drapery
MS65
 PCGS
06617308 		F-101

Gem 		Exceptional Gem, Gerry Fortin Collection. An exceptional 1839 New Orleans strike with needle-sharp motifs. Every nuance of Liberty's head, the stars, and all obverse devices are crisp and pronounced. On the reverse, every leaf, letter, and berry are bold. Both sides are toned a sunset-gold color at the periphery, with lighter centers. Abundant frosted radiance further enhances the eye appeal as illustrated. Undoubtedly, the fields and devices are free of marks, as expected from this superb gem as validated at CAC. A foremost condition rarity that deserved its Gold bean since being conservatively graded. F-101 with Small O mintmark and R4 rarity rating. The reserve is set between the CDN CAC MS66 and MS67 levels as reference. Worthy of close scrutiny and aggressive bidding by those that wish to own the finest survivors. Heritage Auctions, August 2006, Denver Signature Sale, Lot #414. Currently housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) Gold Shield holder with Gold CAC approval. PCGS #4572. Reserve: $20000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 10C 1840 Seated 10C 1840
No Drapery
MS65
 PCGS
12958900 		F-107

Gem 		Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. 1840 brought a much maligned transition from the artistically captivating Christian Gobrecht obverse design to one influenced by Robert Hughes. This final No Drapery issue is yet another superb gem that has stood the test of time in the Fortin Collection. Steely-frosted luster radiates from both sides with swirling cartwheels enhancing the viewing enjoyment. Copper-gold peripheral toning gives way to darker blues on the reverse. Intricately defined devices are presented in a slightly shallower relief which is typical for the design hub's final year. F-107 with star 8 repunched. The plate coin within The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors online reference. Purchased at the 2009 Orlando FUN show when certified NGC MS66 and promptly crossed into a PCGS holder. Currently housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. The CAC census stands at 53 approved with six finer. The CDN CAC price guide at $3,750 is understated for this date and low population in gem. PCGS #4573. Reserve: $4500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 10C 1840 Seated 10C 1840
With Drapery
AU55
 PCGS
21290546 		F-101

Choice 		With Drapery, Choice Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. The 1840 With Drapery issue, during the latter part of that year, continues to be underrated and very challenging to locate with problem free surfaces. Only three Mint State examples have been approved at CAC with collectors settling for AUs as the best that can be acquired. This noteworthy 1840 Drapery dime was acquired as one of the first Liberty Seated dime purchases during April 1988 during early stages of a renewed numismatic career. The venue was a Lewiston-Auburn, Maine coin club meeting with a local dealer touting the importance of the date. The strike is complete while the bright light eye appeal is truly compelling. A single line in the right obverse field is noted for accuracy. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder with CAC approval during 2014. The CAC guide suggests $2,700 as fair value but auctions records are above that level. The fair reserve should stimulate multiple bids as this date is on many a collector's want list. PCGS #4578. Reserve: $3500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 10C 1840O Seated 10C 1840-O
No Drapery
MS62
 PCGS OGH
7440787 		F-103

Choice 		Small O, Near-Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. Liberty Seated dime enthusiasts are well aware of 1840 New Orleans date state as a rarity in Mint State. As a student of the series as far back as 1990, I made a point of locating a Mint State example as a top priority and experienced one of those memorable purchasing opportunities in a long numismatic career. This steely-frosted example, with copper-gold patina. was purchased during July 1993 via a mailed paper price list from Tom Becker and Joe Kuehnert. I arrived home from work to find the price list and noted a PCGS certified MS62 1840-O dime being offered and rushed to the phone to place the order and was first! Luckily, the dealers were nearby in New Hampshire with a quick mail transport. This lot has been a prized resident of the collection given its complete strike and essentially unabraded surfaces. F-103, a die pairing R6 rarity with a small O mintmark leftover from 1939. Of course, this dime has served as the plate coin within The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors online reference since 2004 with no auction records. The CDN CAC price guidance suggests $11,200 as fair value. Housed in its original PCGS Gen 3.1 (1993-1998) holder with subsequent CAC approval during 2014. PCGS #4574. Reserve: $8750 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 10C 1841 Seated 10C 1841

MS65
 PCGS
50023838 		F-104

Gem 		Repunched 184, Exceptional Gem, Condition Rarity, Gerry Fortin Collection. A richly and colorfully toned dime that is a condition rarity with a strike that is complete. It is important to note that strike variations often plagued the With Stars design. The eye appeal is exceptional with a partially mirrored obverse and frosted reverse. Apricot-gray, blue, and golden-orange shades decorate the obverse while slate-gray gives way to orange-tinged borders on the reverse. The surfaces are entirely unabraded and a joy during 10x inspection. The repunching below the 184 digits is boldly defined while the reverse die is pristine prior to becoming excessively rusted during later usage. Heritage Auctions, November 2002, Santa Clara CA Sale, Lot #6048. Housed in its original PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder with Gold CAC approval. PCGS #4579. Reserve: $12000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 10C 1841O Seated 10C 1841-O

MS64
 PCGS
21668866 		F-115

Choice 		Near-Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. Gem New Orleans dimes struck during the early 1840s are consistently rare as the mintages were released directly into local commerce. During that period, New Orleans was the largest southern city and third largest in the nation. Few Seated dimes were saved leading to their current Mint State rarity and one of the challenges when assembling the Fortin Collection. Light mottled orange-rose and ebony are overlaid across the surfaces of this near-gem survivor. A fully executed strike is noted and differentiates this lot. Soft granular frosted luster is prevalent on both sides. Several well hidden luster breaks in the upper right obverse field preclude a GFRC-Gem quality rating. Purchased September 2004 from Pinnacle Rarities and utilized as the F-115 plate coin within The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors online reference. CAC has approved 4 at the certified grade with 3 finer. The CDN CAC price guide indicates $6,750 as a bidding reference point. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4580. Reserve: $6750 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 10C 1842 Seated 10C 1842

MS66
 PCGS
43190533 		F-105

Gem 		Tied for Finest, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. "Luster bomb" best describes the 1842 entry in the Fortin Collection as granular mint frost is pervasive on both sides. Under a bright light, the frosted radiance is intense and thoroughly satisfying. Consistent with the Fortin rquirements, the strike is deeply impressed with a complete head, elevated scroll edges, and fully detailed wreath leaves. Faint gold is noted within the obverse center and is amplified by the photography. The CAC census is reported at 36 total with four approved at the certified grade and none finer. The CAC price guide stands at $5,850 as a bidding reference. Privately acquired from the Newtown Collection during early 2023. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4581. Reserve: $6000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 10C 1842O Seated 10C 1842-O

MS64
 PCGS
21255865 		F-105

Choice 		Conditionally Challenging, Near-Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection, Ex. O'Donnell. Consistent with other early New Orleans issues, the 1842-O date is exigent in Choice Mint State with a heighten degree of difficulty if a complete strike is imperative. Much of this issue is found with weak head details or low relief reverse motifs due to die lapping. The F-101 and F-105 Medium O die pairings provide the best opportunity to source a fully struck specimen. This lot offers bidders the opportunity to acquire an essentially complete strike with well preserved surfaces. Note the sharp stars, elevated scroll edges, and elaborately detailed wreath leaves. Under a bright light, surfaces project a granular frosted radiance with vibrant cartwheels. A splash of copper-gold is noted at obverse 3:00. F-105 with a die gouge at the index finger and die defect in the right field. Acquired via Jim O'Donnell April 2003. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder. The CAC price guide value is $7900. Two finer are CAC approved. Also the F-105 plate coin within The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors online reference. PCGS #4582. Reserve: $8000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 10C 1843 Seated 10C 1843

MS64
 PCGS
13234266 		F-105a

Choice 		Near-Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. Creamy frosted luster and a totally complete strike are the highlights of the 1843 Philadelphia strike. All device details are deeply impressed. Well preserved surfaces are basically unabraded with no anomalies requiring mention. Utilized as the F-105a plate coin within The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors online reference. The CAC census is 37 approved with 5 finer. Fair value is listed as $1950 per CAC price guide. Heritage Auctions, Bowers & Merena June 2010 Baltimore Sale, Lot #1795. Housed in its original PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4583. Reserve: $1950 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 10C 1843O Seated 10C 1843-O

AU53
 PCGS
21070607 		F-101

Gem 		Third Finest Known, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. A key New Orleans date that is prohibitively rare in Choice AU or better with the Fortin specimen being the third finest CAC approved. Struck from a single die pair with a reported mintage of 150,000. Astute students of the Liberty Seated dime series have been aware of this date's rarity since the 1980s along with difficulties in locating a fully struck specimen as strike variability is a constant issue for the date. The reverse die shows progressive die cracks at STA(T)ES and A(M)ERIC(A) to rim. Die rust is evident within the central portion of the wreath leaves and around the bow knot. This magnificent survivor retains its steely-frosted luster. A bluish-gray and rose patina coats both sides. The surfaces are nearly unabraded with a single obverse tick immediately right of the horizontal shield lines and a second on a wreath leaf near STA(T)ES. Acquired via private treaty during April 2003 along with the Pittman 1845-O dime during the intense research period that led to the Liberty Seated die variety online reference. Housed in its original PCGS Gen 4.0 (1998-2002) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4584. Reserve: $26000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 10C 1844 Seated 10C 1844

AU58
 PCGS
06718091 		F-102

Choice 		Little Orphan Annie Date, Near-Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. Steely, frosted luster reflects silver-gray center surfaces and copper-gold at the periphery. Deeper shades are noted on the reverse. F-102, the business strike die pair. CAC has approved 68 pieces in all grades, with only four coins at the Mint State level. The 1844 dime is perhaps the most notorious issue in the series and has been subject to speculation since the 1930s. Frank C. Ross, Hobbies Magazine columnist, promoted the so-called "Little Orphan Annie" throughout the numismatic media until his passing in 1955. Later, the collector Terry Brand built a hoard of over 600 pieces, which was ultimately dispersed by Heritage Auctions over time. Today, prices have stabilized, with AU and Mint States being recognized for their inherent rarity. The CAC guide value is $4,200 with the next available being a lone MS63 example. Acquired January 2010 via Bill Nagel. A desirable AU58 offering that should garner aggressive bidding considering the current market attention to Everyman sets. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4585. Reserve: $5500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 10C 1845 Seated 10C 1845

MS64+
 PCGS
24705269 		F-110

Gem 		Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. A colorful 1845 F-110 specimen that is the sole MS64+ example certified. The GFRC-Gem quality rating is appropriate for this well balanced offering. Steely-frosted radiance is showcased by light copper gold and sea-green on the obverse rims. The sea-green toning extends to the reverse with deeper copper-gold throughout. As with nearly all Fortin lots, the strike is complete with strong stars, head details, and complete wreath leaves. F-110, a third die marriage of Obverse 1 with a reverse die that exhibits deep die lines through AM(ER)ICA. Utilized as the plate coin within The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors online reference. Nine are CAC approved at the offered grade with four finer. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.5 (2011-2013) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4586. Reserve: $2150 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 10C 1846 Seated 10C 1846

AU58 		PCGS
21392993 		F-101

Choice 		Key With Stars Date, Choice Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. A prohibitively rare key With Stars date with two Mint State example certified by PCGS and single approved at CAC. Only 31,300 were struck that year as the United States declared war on Mexico. Collectors who pursue the series must therefore settle for a circulated specimen with two AU58 candidates extant. The Fortin Collection housed one of the two upon a September 2005 acquisition. I distinctly remember seeing the posting by Rare Coins of New Hampshire and executing the purchase from the United Airlines Red Carpet lounge prior to a departing flight for Asia. This lot is incredibly well struck with all motifs being in high relief and no traces of weakness. Accurately graded with a hint of rub on the highest wear point and in the right field. Steely fields provide ample reflectance under angled lighting while the surfaces are pristine. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder. PCGS #4588. Reserve: $22500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 10C 1847 Seated 10C 1847

MS63
 PCGS
21021643 		F-102

Gem 		Notably Underrated, CAC Tied for Finest, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. 1847 Philadelphia issue is the Rodney Dangerfield of the Liberty Seated dime series and remains unable to garner any respect. Mintage is 245,000 with few specimens saved during the Panic of 1847. Britian was suffering a major commercial banking crisis while the United States was at war with Mexico. The PCGS Mint State certified total is 16 with two at MS64 and a lone MS66. The CAC tally is bleaker with three tied at MS63 and none finer. The CAC guide suggest fair market value for the MS63s to be $4,050 but as noted Liberty Seated dealer Jim O'Donnell would say, "Go find one at this price point!". The release of this Fortin specimen is a noteworthy opportunity for the community. Steely mirrored fields are toned a dusty olive rose-gray on the obverse while the reverse harbors embedded blues with a thicker crust. The strike is hammered, consistent with the Fortin acquisition criteria. The head is entirely detailed as are the stars and reverse wreath leaves. Die chips are noted at stars 3 through 6. Under a bright light, the obverse luster is reflective but muted on the reverse due to the crusty patina. F-102 with a cutout base. Acquired March 2002 from David Olmstead at Alpine Numismatics. A momentous opportunity for the passionate Liberty Seated dime enthusiast. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.0 (1998-2002) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4589. Reserve: $6500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 10C 1848 Seated 10C 1848

MS64
 PCGS
35417862 		F-104

Gem 		Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. Fortin's passion for full strikes is on display with this 1848 dime. Every device detail is illustrated in high relief including the die chips surrounding stars 3 through 6 on the left obverse. Steely luster is readily apparent regardless of the overlaid olive-gold obverse patina. The reverse center is toned with purple-rose along with a color extension from the obverse. Newly listed F-104 Obverse 1 paired with an early die state Reverse B and employed as the discovery plate coin within The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors online reference. Mintage increased to 451,500 for the year with nine CAC approved Mint State examples recorded. Five at the offered grade with just two finer. The CAC price guide sees a substantial increase at MS65 with this lot being a borderline specimen. Purchased during 2019 via Harry Laibstain and a fitting inclusion into the Fortin Collection. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4590. Reserve: $3850 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 10C 1849 Seated 10C 1849

MS64
 PCGS
60159887 		F-105

Choice 		Underrated in Mint State, Near-Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. Though having a reported mintage of 839,000, double that of the prior year, 1848 and 1849 Philadelphia strikes have essentially identical CAC approved population profiles. This is a case of price guides exhibiting a mintage bias rather than focusing on certified availability. Acquired from Jason Carter (Heritage) during August 2000 via private transaction without a compelling upgrade opportunity across several decades. This dime presents a dual sided die finish with partially mirrored obverse and granular frosted reverse. Blast white radiance is equally captivating on both sides. Strike is close to complete with the upper left wreath leaves lacking complete definition. The F-105 Seated Dime reference plate coin with die crack through ST)A)TES to wreath, a leftover die from 1848. CAC census is 25 with two finer. The $1,400 price guide is inaccurate and should be revised to match the 1848 values. The reserve is an opportunity for the astute specialist. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4591. Reserve: $2500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 10C 1850 Seated 10C 1850

MS64 		PCGS OGH
9987633 		F-103

Choice 		Near-Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection, Ex. Pittman. Steely-frosted radiance is overlaid by intermixed gold, green, and orange shades on the obverse while the reverse exhibits similar luster with copper-gold toning. The strike is deeply impressed with all devices presented in high relief. Diagonal die polishes lines are evident on the reverse when viewed with angled lighting. A superb John Jay Pittman specimen that has been a collection favorite since acquisition by private treaty during August 2003. The lack of CAC approval during the 2014 submission is attributed to a potential wipe on the reverse though the reflectivity matches that of the obverse. F-103 with the date digits touching the base and the plate coin within The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors online reference. Housed in PCGS Gen 3.1 (1993-1998) holder. The label documents the Pittman pedigree. PCGS #4593. Reserve: $1500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 10C 1850O Seated 10C 1850-O

AU58
 PCGS
12146810 		F-101

Choice 		Large O, Near-Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. An eye-catching New Orleans Large O mintmark dime with both sides exhibiting near-complete reflective luster with only a trace of light friction. Bold-to-sharp in strike with fully impressed motifs. Under a bright light, the fields present a lightly mirrored appearance with neither toning nor individually mentionable abrasions to report. F-101 with a very high date that has a downward slope. The reverse exhibits die rust damage throughout the wreath, and especially within the bow knot. Utilized as the plate coin within The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors online reference. The CAC census is 28 with four finer and price guide valuation at $2,100, a number that is surprisingly low for the few choice survivors extant. Bowers & Merena, June 2010 Baltimore Auction, Lot #1801. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4594. Reserve: $3250 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 10C 1851 Seated 10C 1851

MS64
 PCGS
05881800 		F-102

Choice 		Near-Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. This near-gem 1851 Philadelphia strike exhibits steely reflectance with consistent silver-gray toning with sea-green accents at the borders. The reverse is brighter in overall appearance with frosty luster being noted. As with nearly all Fortin dimes, this piece is sharply defined, including full stars, strong head details, and bold branches. A delightful and elusive lot at an affordable price point. 32 total are noted in the CAC census with only three finer. This date is underrated in Gem Mint State. Heritage Auctions, February 2008 Long Beach Signature Sale, Lot #100. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4595. Reserve: $2750 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 10C 1852 Seated 10C 1852

MS64
 PCGS
50009448 		F-117

Choice 		Near-Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. A superbly preserved 1852 F-117 dime struck with Obverse 4, the base of the 52 digits being repunched and paired with a second reverse die that exhibits die defects at (S)TATES and AME(R)ICA. Steely-frosted luster is consistent on both sides as is the golden-gray coloration. Elaborately detailed devices are deeply impressed with a host of stars exhibiting die chips, and boldly defined repunched under the date digits. Pristine surfaces are entirely unabraded. A tad more luster would perhaps warrant a Gem certification. Utilized as the Liberty Seated dime die variety reference plate coin. 39 pieces are reported in the CAC census with ten finer. The CAC price guide suggests $1,050 as fair value. Heritage Auctions, May 2005 St. Louis CSNS Sale, Lot#372. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4597. Reserve: $1150 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 10C 1852O Seated 10C 1852-O

MS66
 PCGS
50448446 		F-101

Gem 		Finest Known, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. "Finest known" is the ultimate qualifier when describing a coin, and this piece reigns supreme as the sole, highest-graded example in both the PCGS and CAC population reports. Brilliant, frosted radiance and vibrant cartwheels provide a thoroughly pleasing visual experience. Speckled copper-gold and gray toning decorated the obverse while the reverse features darker mottled gray. This superb gem possesses entirely pristine surfaces and a needle sharp strike that will delight the most advanced collector of the series. The CAC price guide has set $23,000 as its initial value assessment but how does one price the finest known? Acquired February 2005 via Carter Numismatics and recently crossed into the current PCGS holder at the 2024 Chicago ANA. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4598. Reserve: $25000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 10C 1853O Seated 10C 1853-O
With Arrows
MS63
 PCGS OGH
4619089 		F-103

Gem 		With Arrows, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection, Ex. Eliasberg. Scattered shades of charcoal gray patina overlay richly frosted rose-blue surfaces that yield abundant luster consistent with the technical grade. All 1853 New Orleans dimes were struck on reduced silver planchets of 2.49 grams using dies with hubbed arrows and date. In contrast to notably common Philadelphia strikes, the New Orleans issue is rare in Mint State. CAC notes 28 in all grades with Mint State examples limited to five pieces, four at the MS63 level and a single finer. F-103 as struck with worn Obverse 1 and Reverse C dies and likely the finest extant specimen of the die pairing. Previously from the famed Eliasberg Collection. Superior Auctions September 2008 Pre-Long Beach Sale, Lot #153. Housed in PCGS Gen 3.1 (1993-1998) holder with CAC approval. The label documents the Eliasberg pedigree. PCGS #4604. Reserve: $7500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 10C 1854 Seated 10C 1854
With Arrows
MS65
 PCGS OGH
1513302 		Unlisted

Gem 		Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. Exceptional frost radiates from the surfaces of this New Orleans piece, showcasing a hammered strike with sharp stars and wreath leaves. The golden color gradient is accurately captured with darker copper hues on the reverse. Vibrant cartwheels appear under angled lighting and are more than consistent with the assigned grade. A lack of die diagnostics precludes a die variety attribution. Acquired June 2004 via private treaty and a perfect inclusion into the Fortin Collection without a subsequent upgrade need. CAC notes 56 pieces in all grades, with five coins in MS65 and four examples finer. The CAC price guide value is $1,650, advancing to $3,150 in MS66 consistent with With Arrows common date type status. The CAC gem approved population is surprisingly low given a mintage of nearly 4.5 million. Fairly reserved and a potential upgrade candidate. Housed in PCGS Gen 3.1 (1993-1998) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4605. Reserve: $1850 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 10C 1854O Seated 10C 1854-O
With Arrows
MS64
 PCGS
21789573 		F-105

Gem 		Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. Brilliantly frosty surfaces reveal a strictly original presentation including swirling cartwheels on this GFRC-Gem rated dime. Faint gold patina highlights both sides with darker shades on the reverse, and the overall eye appeal is wholesome. Sharply struck with meticulous definition of facial details and the reverse wreath leaves. F-105 with die crack through the 8 digit and die defects on DI(ME) and (ST)ATES, a die variety that is infrequently seen. Utilized as the plate coin within The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors online reference. The CAC census reports 35 coins approved with five at the certified grade and five finer. The reserve reflects the conservative grading and an upgrade possibility. Superior Auctions, October 1995 Sale, Lot #294. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4606. Reserve: $2250 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 10C 1856 Seated 10C 1856
Large Date
MS62
 PCGS
12942576 		F-104
Choice 		Large Date, Conditionally Challenging, Choice Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. Fortin's die variety research indicates a 21:4 ratio for the Small versus Large Date dies, which validates the surviving Mint State populations. CAC has approved twenty-five Small Dates in all Mint State grades as compared to six Large Dates, a notably consistent ratio. The CAC price guide ratio is also a fair measure of value for the challenging Large Date. Pewter-gray toning is even on both sides with embedded peach hues. The strike is nearly complete with softness at the lower right stars. A few ancient marks are well hidden. Soft frost is evident under a bright light. F-104 with 85 digits touching the base and employed as the plate coin within the Seated Dime variety reference. The single CAC stickered example at grade with five finer. Acquired in raw condition January 2000 at the Orlando FUN show. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4610. Reserve: $1500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 10C 1857 Seated 10C 1857

MS65
 PCGS
10890325 		F-106

Gem 		Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. The Fortin complete strike requirement is once again on display for this GFRC-Gem rated 1857 Philadelphia dime. All devices are boldly impressed with deep star points, full head, and elaborately detailed wreath leaves. Speckled copper-rose highlights the frosted radiance on the obverse while the reverse is more lightly toned with peripheral yellow and copper-gold. The overall visual presentation screams originality. F-106 with no discernable diagnostics other than date position and die chips surrounding stars 3 through 6 and 12 and 13. As with most Fortin Seated Dimes, the images are employed as plate coins within The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors online reference. Acquired January 2008 via private treaty. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4614. Reserve: $2500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 10C 1857O Seated 10C 1857-O

MS65
 PCGS
6566395 		F-101a

Gem 		Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. Swirling cartwheels and shimmering steely-frosted luster couple with a hammered strike for exceptional bright light eye appeal. A hammered strike with elevated motifs is further riveting. This GFRC-Gem rated specimen is an upgrade candidate as the surfaces are unabraded. F-104 with an atypical presentation for the variety. Die chips surround stars 2 through 6 and 11 through 13. The reverse is typically weak at the lower wreath as confirmed by the Kamal Ahwash and earlier Fortin Liberty Seated dime reference plate coins. The offered example exhibited a fully struck wreath with the same die markers that include a die defect on the C in AMERICA. An incredible example that should easily (+)if not better. CAC has approved 54 in all grades with ten at MS65 and eight finer. The MS65 fair value ($2,400) jumps to $4,050 at the next grade. Auction lot viewing is recommended to appreciate the premium status. American Numismatic Rarities, August 2006 Old West $ Franklinton Collections Sale, Lot #312. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.0 (1998-2002) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4615. Reserve: $2650 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 10C 1858 Seated 10C 1858

MS63
 PCGS
05276447 		F-110

Choice 		Choice Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. The lowest certified grade for the "common date" With Stars design group, but what eye appeal! Steely reflectance is beautifully framed on the obverse with deep blues and a trace of copper-gold while the reverse has light peripheral gold. Strike is nearly complete with weakness on the reverse bow knot. This lot served as a "date filler" in my collection until a fully impressed superb gem could be attained. However, the 1858 Philadelphia strikes are notorious for strike variability, thus the upgrade challenge was unsuccessful. F-110 with both dies lightly clashed and a lovely Fortin reference plate coin for the variety. Acquired March 2006 as a direct purchase with American Numismatic Rarities. The CAC census is a surprisingly low 30 coins approved with eleven finer. The CAC price guide suggests $725 as fair value. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4616. Reserve: $850 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 10C 1859O Seated 10C 1859-O

MS65
 PCGS
82249712 		F-103

Gem 		Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. Brilliant, frosted luster is not hampered by a nearly transparent golden patina that screams originality on this gem 1859 New Orleans dime. A fully executed strike and pristine surfaces round out the positive attributes, with compliance for inclusion in the Fortin Collection. Let's remember that the Fortin criteria is a combination of strict originality, a complete strike, and old time eye appeal. This lot is an exemplary example. F-103 with medium O mintmark and light die clashing behind DIME. The CAC census reports 33 approved with four at the offered graded and seven finer. $2,550 is suggested as fair market value within by the CAC price guide. GFRC Online Auctions has sold two CAC examples (MS65/MS65+) during 2022 for $2,850 and $3250 per the Sales Archive. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4620. Reserve: $2650 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 10C 1860O Seated 10C 1860-O

AU50
 PCGS
06650361 		F-101

Gem 		Historically Significant Offering, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. As tensions between the North and South rose to a fever pitch, the New Orleans Mint coined its last dimes until 1891. Just 40,000 were struck, with the date being very rare in Mint State and incrementally challenging in Choice AU. Many survivors are Civil War battlefield finds with issues, making the date synonymous with inferior surfaces and rapid wear of the new Type 1 obverse. The GFRC Collection houses the fourth finest per the CAC census, and what a joy it has been to own this piece. Steely fields exhibit mirror characteristics under a bright light, especially on the obverse. Center grays transition to gold at the peripheries with darker shades on the front side. An historically significant artifact that was acquired September 2010 via Harry Laibstain. CAC fair market at $13,000 is too low of a reserve for this "favorite" in the Fortin collection as aggressive bidding is warranted. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4632. Reserve: $16000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 10C 1862S Seated 10C 1862-S

MS63
 PCGS
22070079 		F-101

Gem 		Exceptional Civil War Mint State Issue, Second CAC Finest, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection, Ex. Richmond, Bolens, Norweb. The 1862 San Francisco issue is an incredible rarity in Mint State, as the CAC census notes only two at that level. This coin and a full gem (current D.L.Hansen, Ex. Eliasberg-Gardner). Steely-frosted surfaces offer soft reflective radiance. Speckled ebony-gold flakes at the peripheries nicely decorate the mostly light gray centers. A complete strike augments the overall visual presentation. The Fortin Collection is well known for its exceptional run of Civil War San Francisco specimens with this dime being representative of the pain staking care that was taken in assembling the group.? The CAC price guide lists $12,000 in MS63 and jumps to $54,000 for the lone gem. DLRC Auctions, March 2005 Richmond Collection Sale, Lot #1167 (NGC MS63), Prior Waldon Bolens Collection, Numisma '95 and Norweb. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.3 (2005) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4636. Reserve: $22500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 10C 1863 Seated 10C 1863

MS67
 PCGS
42608326 		F-101a

Gem 		Finest Known, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. The second lot in the Fortin Collection to enjoy the "finest known" title with its corresponding beauty and an issuance of 14,000, the smallest dime mintage since 1804. Mirror fields offer extraordinary reflectance while the peripheral blues and rose shades "float" over pristine surfaces. The strike is fully impressed with sharp wire rims. F-101a, a business strike from proof dies. The PCGS price guide plate coin for those that seek an alternate TruView perspective. The CDN CAC price guide suggests $10,900 which requires introspection as the PCGS guide at $22,500 is a better estimate of market value. Acquired February 2022 via private treaty and a continuation of the Fortin focus on locating exceptional Civil War issues . Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4637. Reserve: $23000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 10C 1867S Seated 10C 1867-S

MS64
 PCGS
30032526 		F-102

Gem 		Tied Finest Known, An Imposing Gem, Gerry Fortin Collection. An imposing 1867 San Francisco strike that continues the Fortin Collection's run of commanding Civil War issues into the transitional Reconstruction Period. Light golden toning is continuous over pristine surfaces which certainly drove the Gold CAC designation. Brilliant, frosted luster and spinning cartwheels are consistent with Gem Mint State expectations. As with the prior Civil War dates, few of the 140,000 struck were preserved due to no numismatic interest at that time. This lot could be the finest, an opinion to be settled if the Eliasberg-Bender MS65 CAC specimen were able for direct comparison. F-102 with small thin S and high level date, one of two die pairings identified by Fortin with this lot being the plate coin at the Liberty Seated Dime Variety online reference. An outstanding survivor that warrants in-hand inspection. American Numismatic Rarities, January 2005 Kennywood Sale, Lot #371. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder with Gold CAC approval. PCGS #4646. Reserve: $15000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 10C 1870S Seated 10C 1870-S

MS65
 PCGS
5488829 		F-101

Gem 		Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. The 1870-S issue is equally challenging in the circulated grades with a hoard being responsibility of the Mint State survivors. Mintage was limited to 60,000 among the half dime and dollar rarities. Thick creamy frosted luster is brilliant intense coupled with spinning cartwheels that are a joy. Light gold patination is consistent on both sides with ebony micro-specks on the reverse. The strike is complete with the left reverse wreath being weakly hubbed. The eye appeal is downright stupendous. F-101, a single die pairing with Small Weak S mintmark on a leftover reverse of 1869-S. One of many dimes in the collection to be utilized as a plate within the Fortin Liberty Seated online reference. The CAC census, at 13 examples, illustrates the dearth of choice survivors in the circulated grades with nine approved in Mint State. Worthy of in-hand viewing as a potential upgrade candidate. Acquired August 2002 via Jim O'Donnell, a well known Liberty Seated coinage dealer of that era. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.0 (1998-2002) holder with CAC Approval. PCGS #4652. Reserve: $12000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 10C 1873 Seated 10C 1873
No Arrows, Closed 3
MS64
 PCGS
2850124 		F-105

Choice 		Closed 3, Near-Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. Struck in early 1873 prior to the enactment of the infamous Mint Act of 1873 which brought three different varieties for that year. The initial Closed 3 date punch was easily mistaken for an 8 digit leading to the punch being milled into the Open 3. Closed 3 examples are twice as available as the subsequent Open 3 variant in Mint State, though the date remains challenging when fully choice. This Closed 3 lot is frosted along with being sharply struck throughout, with highly detailed head and reverse corn and wheat grains. A bright light exposes the granular mint bloom and accompanying radiance. Other than a planchet defect next to the leg arm, the surfaces are pristine. F-103 with repunched 1 and circular die crack in the right wreath coupled with being the plate coin within the Fortin online reference. The CAC tally stands at 16 approved in all grades with eight finer. Acquired September 2001 via private treaty. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.0 (1998-2002) holder with CAC Approval. PCGS #4659. Reserve: $1500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 10C 1873CC Seated 10C 1873-CC
With Arrows
VF35
 PCGS
21532740 		F-101

Choice 		Key Carson City Date, Choice Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. A single obverse die paired with an existing reverse coined 18,791 pieces with this survivor being remarkably preserved. The mintage circulated extensively in the western frontier with heavy wear or corrosion being typical of those seen. Though moderately worn, this survivor still retains residual luster under a bright light. Original golden mint frost is noted in the protected areas. Varying shades of gray contain embedded gold, rose, and aquamarine while the surfaces are practically unabraded. CAC reports 18 approved in all grades with only two finer, EF45 and AU50. The CAC price guide suggests $14,400 as fair value while PCGS lists $17,500. An exceptional Carson City strike for those who demand strict originality. Acquired November 2006 via private treaty. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4666. Reserve: $16000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 10C 1874CC Seated 10C 1874-CC
With Arrows
EF45
 PCGS
50089237 		F-101

Gem 		Key Date, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. All 1874-CC dimes have a die crack through the mintmark as the prime diagnostic. On this example, the die crack continues through the right wreath and exits to the rim at 2:00. Undoubtedly, the key date in the Liberty Seated Dime series with 10,817 struck. A rarity when considering few strictly original survivors are extant. Nearly all are problematic with porosity or restoration efforts. The Fortin specimen exhibits light to moderate olive golden-gray patination with an ancient mark above DIM(E) being the only anomaly. Of vital importance is the unquestionable originality presenting a multi-decade opportunity for the astute numismatist. F-101 from a single die pair and the plate coin within The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collector online reference. CAC has approved 16 coins in all grades with five finer. The CAC price guide lists $46,100 at the offered graded and $72,000 in AU50. Heritage Auctions, September 2003 Long Beach Sale, Lot #6403. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4669. Reserve: $60000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 10C 1875CC Seated 10C 1875-CC
In Wreath
MS66
 PCGS OGH
6263112 		F-106

Gem 		Mintmark Above, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. A breathtaking In Wreath gem with exceptional eye appeal! This lot has continued to be housed in its old PCGS Gen 2.1 (1989) holder with internal gasket as I could not bring myself to destroy the holder for an upgrade attempt. Glowing steely-frosted luster coupled with swirling cartwheels appear under a bright light. Pristine surfaces and a hammered strike round out the positive attributes of this gem lot. Patination is aquamarine-blue and rose-gray on the obverse with yellow-gold peripheral hues on the reverse, only hinted at in the GFRC images. In Wreath F-106a in a later die state with die cracks through OF AMERICA and throughout the reverse wreath. The CAC price guide stands at $6,000 in MS66 jumping to $16,200 at the next grade. This lot is undoubtedly an upgrade candidate and warrants careful in-hand inspection. Acquired January 2003 via private treaty. PCGS #4673. Reserve: $7500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 50C 1839 Seated 50C 1839
With Drapery
MS65
 PCGS
32707208 		WB-5

Gem 		With Drapery, Gem Original, Newtown Collection, Ex. Pogue. A stellar pedigree accompanies this Gem half dollar, which traces the coin to both the Pogue and Pryor collections. Although lacking the 1853-O No Arrows half, the Pryor collection included just about everything else, including an MS-64 1878-S and a complete, Mint State set of Carson City halves. A quick tilt of the present coin reveals blue and rose-copper patina, and the eye appeal is strong. A few stars are softly impressed, while most of the eagle claws are sharp. WB-5, with a die lump just beneath the drapery to the right side. This piece is tied for finest known at CAC, which notes 65 coins total, including five pieces certified at MS65 and no examples finer. Previously from the Pogue V sale (Stack’s Bowers, January 2017), lot 5027, where it sold for $21,150. Earlier from the Pryor collection, there sold by Bowers & Merena (January 1996), lot 98, at $3,080. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) PCGS holder with special Pogue label pedigree. The label reads D. Brent Pogue Collection, WB-102 Seated Drapery. Ex. GFRC January 2023, at $24,500. PCGS #6232. Reserve: $25500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 50C 1840O Seated 50C 1840-O

MS63+
 PCGS
06613793 		WB-11

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Satiny luster flows from both sides of this highly original piece, while an exceptional strike delivers well-defined star points and full claw detail. The lightly toned surfaces reveal only a few ticks, consistent with the grade level. WB-11, with the reverse die crack, although not advanced, easily matching the Bugert plate coin. CAC reports 54 coins total, with three pieces in MS63, two coins at MS64, and a single outlier at MS66. The CAC price guide advances from $6,750 in MS63 to $11,400 in MS64. Ex. Boylston Collection (Legend Auctions #44, April 2021), lot 4, realized $6,756.25. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6235. Reserve: $7500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 50C 1841 Seated 50C 1841

MS63
 PCGS
25674666 		WB-1

Choice 		Near-Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Copper-plum patina highlights both sides, covering partially reflective surfaces. CAC has approved 24 pieces in all grades, a remarkably low number, with a single coin at MS63 and two examples finer. The CAC price guide value is $3,450. WB-1, with a prominent die crack in the stars, further advanced than the Bugert plate coin, while the reverse shield is clashed. The 1 and 8 are repunched. The strike is typical for the issue, with softness at the eagle’s left leg. This is a coin with a lot going on – distinct die characteristics, high technical grade, and a low CAC population. Ex. Legend Auctions #26 (May 2018, lot 556), realized $3,172.50. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6236. Reserve: $4250 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 50C 1841O Seated 50C 1841-O

MS63+
 PCGS
18639382 		WB-1

Gem 		Exceptional Eye Appeal, Gem Original, Newtown Collection, Ex. Eliasberg, The plate coin for the Newtown Liberty Seated half dollar set, this attractive GFRC-rated Gem example will draw significant bidder attention. Pleasing rings of aqua patina fill the rims on both sides, while russet-gold color highlights the protected areas of the central figures. W-1, with an obverse cud at stars 2-3 and characteristic die cracks on the reverse. The strike is near complete, with claw joints separated if faintly so. CAC has approved 62 pieces total with only five coins higher. The CAC price guide value in MS63 is $4,300, advancing to $6,750 in MS64, but the aesthetic appeal of this example creates substantial value above the stated levels. Previously from the famed Eliasberg collection (Bowers & Merena, April 1997), lot 1910, where it realized $3,850. More recently, GFRC sold this piece at $9,000 in November 2023. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. The label captures the Eliasberg pedigree. PCGS #6237. Reserve: $9000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 50C 1842 Seated 50C 1842
Medium Date
MS66
 PCGS
25234867 		WB-8

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Reflective luster penetrates the crusty toning, and the flash easily booms through the thick color. Examination under a light reveals lilac and magenta patina as the piece is tilted. Star points are defined, while a few of the eagle claws to the left blend together. W-8, based on the date position, an early die state without reverse die cracks. This is the sole finest piece graded at PCGS - note that the three MS66 sales listed by PCGS Coin Facts all represent the same coin (the present example). CAC notes 69 coins in all grades, with 10 pieces at MS64, none in MS65, and a single coin in MS66 (the present piece). The CAC price guide value is $30,000. Ex. Regency Auction 50 (Legend, January 2022), lot 136, at $24,675, previously from the Gardner collection (Heritage Auctions, June 2014), lot 30484, where it realized $25,850. Quality rarely comes cheaply, and this is not a case of a 20th century type coin where a finest known MS67 piece might be trailed by hundreds of coins at the MS66 or MS66+ level. Indeed, this is the finest known piece by two points, and even then, only a handful of examples exist in the MS64 grade. Housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6239. Reserve: $26000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 50C 1842O Seated 50C 1842-O
Reverse of 1842
MS63
 PCGS
12358417 		WB-4

Choice 		Choice Original, Newtown Collection. Frosty surfaces reveal a strictly original matrix with light crust. Gold-tan patina highlights both sides, and the eye appeal is wholesome. Sharply struck with strong claw joint definition. WB-4, with the date punched to the left and a low mintmark. CAC notes 29 pieces total, with four coins in MS63 and five examples finer. The CAC price guide value is $6,300. Purchased from Eye Appealing Coins. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval and “Reverse of 1842” indicated on the label. PCGS #6242. Reserve: $6000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 50C 1843 Seated 50C 1843

MS64
 PCGS
25356297 		WB-36

Choice 		Near-Gem Original, Newtown Collection. The 1843 issue is well known among Seated half dollar enthusiasts for its multiplicity of reverse die crack combinations. This W-36 example reveals a striking, completely bisected reverse with a near-vertical die crack. Thick crust covers the obverse, while the reverse is lighter. The eagle’s left leg is softly impressed. CAC has approved 73 pieces total, five coins in MS64, and three examples finer. The CAC price guide value is $3,450, an attractive value for a condition census piece with visually compelling die characteristics. Ex. Regency Auction 26 (Legend, May 2018), lot 559, where it realized $3,407.50. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.6 (2013-2014) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6243. Reserve: $3450 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 50C 1843O Seated 50C 1843-O

MS63
 PCGS
19510649 		WB-17

Choice 		Choice Original, Newtown Collection, Ex. Dick Osburn. Frosty surfaces underlie the thick toning, with deeper shades at the rims. Crusty bits partially outline the central devices. WB-17, with a double punched date and die cracks within HALF DOL. Claws and arrow feathers are fully defined, while a couple star points are faint. CAC notes 37 pieces total, with eight coins at the MS63 level and only two examples finer. The CAC price guide value is $4,200. Ex. 2015 FUN Sale (Heritage Auctions, January 2015), lot 4907, realized $3,290. Previously from the Dick Osburn collection (Stack’s Bowers, August 2011 ANA), lot 7014 at $3.076.25, as indicated on the holder tag. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6244. Reserve: $3650 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 50C 1844 Seated 50C 1844

MS63+
 PCGS
25655223 		WB-9

Choice 		Choice Original, Newtown Collection. Frosty, silver surfaces lead toward smoky gray patina in the stars, while the reverse reveals light gold color in the protected areas. A few light lines in the right obverse field are noted. WB-9, with 844 in the date repunched and die lines evident in the reverse shield. Sharply struck, with defined star centers and claw knuckles. CAC has approved 66 coins in all grades, with five pieces in MS63 and five examples finer, all in MS64. The CAC price guide value in MS63 is $2,400, advancing to $5,400 in MS64. Ex. Regency Auction 57 (Legend, February 2023), lot 157, at $2,820. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6245. Reserve: $2950 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 50C 1844O Seated 50C 1844-O

AU58
 PCGS
32035300 		WB-21

Choice 		Near-Gem Original, Newtown Collection Frosty, silver surfaces admit hints of steel-blue color on this New Orleans piece. The planchet is struck to full effect, with sharply defined feathers and claws. WB-21, with star halos and die lines through (AM)ERI(CA). CAC has certified 61 pieces, including four coins in AU58 and nine pieces at the Mint State level. The CAC price guide value is $1,500. With prices advancing rapidly in Mint State preservation, this AU58 piece represents an optimal collector grade selection. Ex. Seal Beach (GFRC, April 2020, at $1,450), Gray Soldier collections. Housed in a PCGS Gen 5.0 holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6246. Reserve: $1750 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 50C 1845 Seated 50C 1845

MS64
 PCGS
43779810 		WB-2

Choice 		Near-Gem Original, Tied Finest at CAC, Newtown Collection. The CAC census continues to reveal surprises, with ostensibly common dates being surprisingly scarce when originality is considered. CAC has certified 29 examples of the 1845 half, and this piece stands as king of the hill with two other pieces at the MS64 level, and none finer. The situation is nearly as challenging at PCGS, which has certified four coins at MS64, a single example at MS64+, and none higher. The present coin exhibits thick patina, with rose colored fields and intense blue shade in the protected areas of the obverse. Characteristic softness is evident at the eagle’s left leg. W-2, with the high date slanting downward and die lump atop (STA)T(ES). The CAC price guide value is $12,000. Ex. Rare Coin Wholesalers. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6248. Reserve: $12000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 50C 1845O Seated 50C 1845-O

MS66
 PCGS
83575428 		WB-1

Gem 		Gem Original, Finest PCGS & CAC, Newtown Collection. "Finest known" is the ultimate qualifier when describing a coin, and this piece reigns supreme as the sole, highest-graded example in both the PCGS and CAC population reports. The abundant luster is fully consistent with the lofty technical grade, and the strike is absolutely hammered, with needle-sharp detail in the perpetually pesky area beneath the reverse shield. Slightly reflective surfaces exhibit rose and gray toning, with bits of deep olive color scattered about both sides, more so on the obverse. WB-1, with repunching in the date and low-placed mintmark. The Gardner piece was an MS65, while the Hansen collection currently holds an MS64+ example. The opportunity to best both of these collectors is rare, and will not come at a bargain price, but quality of this caliber never does. Ex. GFRC (March 2022), at $24,000, previously from Regency Auction 45 (Legend, May 2021), lot 47, at $19,975. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6249. Reserve: $24000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 50C 1846O Seated 50C 1846-O
Medium Date
MS62
 PCGS
19926539 		WB-10

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection, Ex. Gardner. Silver centers give way to deeper color at the rims, more so on the obverse, with maroon and aqua colors intermixed about the stars. Luster is partially reflective and consistent with the assigned grade. WB-10, with a readily identifiable reverse die crack above UNI(TED). CAC notes 56 coins total, with six pieces at the MS62 level and five examples finer. The CAC price guide value is $3,600. Ex. Regency Auction 26 (Legend, May 2018), lot 563, at $2,350, and previously from the Gardner collection (Heritage Auctions, October 2015), lot 98659, at $2,585. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval and Medium Date listed on the label. PCGS #6255. Reserve: $2750 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 50C 1847 Seated 50C 1847

MS63
 PCGS OGH
8313538 		WB-4

Choice 		Choice Original, Newtown Collection. Even gray-rose color blankets original surfaces on both sides, highlighted by bits of gold patina at the rims. Nicely struck, with complete definition in the features and claws. WB-4, with a tine at the right of 1, and a reverse die crack extending from the eagle’s neck. CAC has approved 43 coins total, with three pieces at MS63 and five examples finer. The CAC price guide is $2,700. This is a nicely balanced, condition census piece that won’t break the bank. Ex. Regency Auction 26 (Legend, May 2018), lot 564, at $1,762.50. Housed in a PCGS Gen 3.1 (1993-1998) old green holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6257. Reserve: $2700 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 50C 1847O Seated 50C 1847-O

MS65
 PCGS
81874657 		WB-23

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Exceptional frost radiates from the surfaces of this New Orleans piece, showcasing a hammered strike with sharp stars and claws. Although the strike is strong, die wear remains evident in the reverse shield, with the verticals nearly effaced. The color is less intense than conveyed by the images, with silver-gray patina most apparent at first glance. WB-23, with a repunched 7 and reverse die cracks. CAC notes 35 coins total, with two examples at MS65 and a single coin at MS66. PCGS notes two examples at MS65, one coin in MS65+, and none higher. The CAC price guide value is $17,300. Ex. Boylston III (Legend, Regency Auction 48, October 2021), lot 9, at $24,675. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6259. Reserve: $24500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 50C 1848 Seated 50C 1848

MS64
 PCGS Rattler
5112303 		WB-10

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Frosty luster flows from both sides of this GFRC-rated Gem half dollar and hosts a crescent of deep gray patina in the obverse stars. Stars 12-13 are soft, while the reverse is completely hammered with sharply defined feathers. WB-10, with a lump at the junction of the pole and arm, while the reverse shield hosts horizontal lines between the middle verticals. While not especially rare, this is a lower-mintage issue among the Philadelphia half dollars of the 1840s. CAC notes 38 pieces total, seven coins in MS64, and four example finer, all in MS65. The CAC price guide value is $4,500, a reasonable level for a near-condition census example. Ex. Stack’s Bowers (October 2018), lot 511, at $4,320. Housed in a PCGS Gen 1.2 (1986-1989) old rattler holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6260. Reserve: $6500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 50C 1848O Seated 50C 1848-O

MS63
 PCGS
25685037 		WB-8

Choice 		Choice Original, Newtown Collection. Original silver centers lead toward pleasing color at the rims, with electric blue and russet patina evident in the dentils. WB-8, with the date to the right and a die lump in the reverse shield, to the bottom left of the rightmost verticals. CAC has approved 33 coins in all grades, three examples in MS63, one coin in MS65, and two pieces at MS66. With the CAC price guide soaring to $40,300 in MS65, this MS 63 piece represents a much more attractive value, listed at $3,000 in the CAC guide. Ex. Regency Auction 26 (Legend, May 2018), lot 566 at $2,937.50. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6261. Reserve: $3000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 50C 1849 Seated 50C 1849

MS64
 PCGS
25262963 		WB-11

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Medium crust reveals gold and copper patina as this Philadelphia piece is examined under a bright light. Ample luster is partially reflective, and the overall eye appeal easily earns the GFRC Gem rating. WB-11, with repunching in the 1 and effaced detail at the reverse shield point. The left leg of the eagle is softly impressed. CAC has certified 53 coins overall, with 11 pieces at MS64 and a single coin finer, at MS65. The CAC price guide is $6,000, jumping to $15,100 at MS65. Ex. Washington State Collection, via GFRC, February 2022, at $5,250. Housed in a PCGS Gen 5.0 holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6262. Reserve: $6000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 50C 1849O Seated 50C 1849-O

MS62
 PCGS
82250015 		WB-7

Choice 		Choice Original, Newtown Collection. Slightly reflective surfaces reveal subtle rose patina as the coin is tilted under a light. WB-7, with a prominent die crack through the eagle’s right wing. The claws and feathers are sharp, while stars 7-8 and the forehead are soft. CAC has approved 46 coins across all grades, including three pieces in MS62 and seven examples finer. The CAC price guide indicates a value of $3,000. Ex. Boylston (Legend, Regency Auction 57, February 2023), lot 164, at $2,467.50. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6263. Reserve: $2750 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 50C 1850 Seated 50C 1850

MS65+
 PCGS
50073544 		WB-4

Gem 		Condition Census, Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Production of silver coinage began falling in 1850, as increasing supplies of gold caused an imbalance in the valuation of silver. Congress corrected the problem only with the Coinage Act of 1853, leaving the Mint to coin a decreasing supply of silver bullion in the intervening years. This low-mintage piece exhibits liberal copper and aqua patina, and the overall eye appeal merits the GFRC Gem designation. Ample luster imparts slight reflectivity to the surfaces. Stars are sharp, while the left claws remain separated, if faintly so. WB-4, with a tine to the upper left of 1. CAC has approved 28 coins total, with a single coin in MS65 (the present coin) and only one piece finer, at MS67. The CAC price guide value is $36,000 (CAC does not price plus grades), while the PCGS value at the MS65+ level is $60,000. Ex. GFRC, August 2023, at $53,000. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6264. Reserve: $55000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 50C 1850O Seated 50C 1850-O

MS65
 PCGS Rattler
2255047 		WB-3

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Frosty luster showcases scattered copper patina on the obverse, while the reverse features a cross-section of gray color across the eagle’s head and right wing. A hammered strike delivers completely defined eagle claws and star centers. WB-3, with die lumps beneath the ribbon extending from the rock. CAC has approved 31 coins in all grades, with three pieces in MS65 and just two examples higher, both in MS66. The CAC price guide assigns a value pf $14,400 in MS65, advancing to $36,000 in MS66. Ex. GFRC, January 2024, at $17,000. Housed in a PCGS Gen 1.2 (1986-1989) old rattler holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6265. Reserve: $16500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 50C 1851 Seated 50C 1851

MS63
 PCGS
6605178 		WB-6

Choice 		Choice Original, Newtown Collection. Bold cartwheel luster activates transparent gold and rose patina as this Philadelphia example is rotated under a bright light. Obverse fields are slightly reflective while the reverse is frostier. Stars to the left are sharper, while the claw separation is easily evident. The surfaces are clean for the grade and the overall eye appeal is wholesome. WB-6, with the foot of the second one below the 5. The 1851 issue is especially desirable as silver coinage production decreased prior to Coinage Act of 1853 – indeed, the Philadelphia Mint struck just over 200,000 pieces in this year. CAC has certified 21 coins total, including two pieces at MS63 and three examples finer. The CAC price guide indicates a value of $5,700. Ex. GFRC (March 2017) at $5,750. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.0 (1998-2002) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6266. Reserve: $5500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 50C 1851O Seated 50C 1851-O

MS62
 PCGS
27434691 		WB-1

Choice 		Choice Original, Newtown Collection. Even plum and steel patina covers both sides of this New Orleans piece, complementing the ample, frosty luster. This example traces back to the Saw Mill Run collector, a well-known, erudite personality on the bourse floor with a picky eye. Most of the star centers are evident while the feathers and claws are easily distinct. WB-1, with a low date. CAC has certified 29 pieces total, with two coins at MS62 and six examples higher. This is a better date among the New Orleans half dollars, as production levels fell in advance of the 1853 Coinage Act. The CAC price guide value is $3,000. Ex. Saw Mill Run Collection (GFRC, November 2017), at $3,000. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.6 (2013-2014) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6267. Reserve: $3250 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 50C 1852 Seated 50C 1852

MS65
 PCGS
81341524 		WB-2

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection Ex. Bender. Golden-tan color covers both sides of this GFRC-rated Gem example. The strike is strong, with only star 7 soft, while the reverse is hammered throughout. CAC has approved 21 coins total, including three at the MS65 level, and none higher. The situation at PCGS is nearly as challenging, with five coins at MS65, one piece in MS66, and none finer. WB-2, with underlying lines in the reverse shield. Note, obverse diagonal lines reveal heavy die polish, as struck. This is a much better date among Seated halves, with a mintage of 77,130 pieces. The CAC guide value is $18,000. This piece will not represent a casual purchase for most collectors, and the opportunity to acquire a CAC “top pop” rightly calls for careful consideration. Ex. Tom Bender Collection (Heritage Auctions, February 2023), lot 3746, at $21,600. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder with CAC approval. The label documents the Bender Collection pedigree. PCGS #6268. Reserve: $21500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 50C 1852O Seated 50C 1852-O

MS61 		PCGS
31862761 		WB-1

Choice 		Choice Original, Newtown Collection. Obverse patina is the very definition of “skin,” appearing as a layer that might be pulled back, while the reverse is less toned overall. Frosty luster covers both sides. The strike is exceptional with star points, feathers, and claws all sharp – a rare triple play among Seated half dollars. WB-1, with a downward sloping date. PCGS notes 156 coins overall, with a single piece in MS61 and eight examples finer. This is a challenging issue among Seated halves, with a low production of 144,000 pieces. The PCGS price guide value is $6,500. Ex. Rich Uhrich. Housed in a PCGS Gen 5.0 holder. The PCGS tag documents the WB-101 attribution. PCGS #6269. Reserve: $4250 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 50C 1853 Seated 50C 1853
Arrows & Rays
MS64+
 PCGS
25615208

Gem 		Superb Arrows & Rays Type, Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Satiny luster highlights fully impressed design elements, with exceptionally sharp detail throughout. Silver gray toning predominates, with shades of coffee and smoky grey color evident among the stars and legend. CAC notes 244 pieces in all grades, 27 coins in MS64, and 12 examples finer. The CAC price guide in MS64 is $6,450, advancing to $19,900 in MS65. The Arrows & Rays half dollar is one of the more popular designs in the U.S. series, featuring a wide variety of design elements on both sides. This piece is an ideal selection for a high-grade type set, given the substantial price increase at the next higher level. Ex. Great Collections (March 2022), at $7,157.25. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6275. Reserve: $9500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 50C 1853O Seated 50C 1853-O
Arrows & Rays
MS62+
 PCGS
81481136 		WB-21

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Light crust accompanies stone original surfaces, and the eye appeal of this GFRC-rated Gem example is exceptional. Indeed, this coin must be seen in-hand to fully appreciate the antique, hairline-free surfaces. Most star centers are evident while the reverse strike sharply defines all elements. WB-21, with radial die cracks. CAC reports 58 pieces across all grades, a single coin in MS62 (the present piece), and six examples finer. The CAC price guide in MS62 is $5,700, rising to $8,250 in MS63. There is a lot to like here, given the one-year type status, the advanced census placement, and the strong originality. Ex. GFRC (December 2020), at $6,500. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6276. Reserve: $7000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 50C 1854 Seated 50C 1854
With Arrows
MS64
 PCGS
36165968

Choice 		With Arrows Type, Near-Gem Original, Newtown Collection. A splash of plum and copper patina covers the frosty surfaces of this With Arrows example. The eagle feathers are distinct, while the claws are separated, if faintly so. This two-year type is popular among collectors, and the MS64 designation makes for an optimal grade, with the CAC guide rising from $2,950 in MS64 to $10,000 in MS65. For the same money, would you have rather have three attractively toned MS64 pieces, or a single MS65 coin? CAC has approved 85 coins total, five pieces in MS64, and eight examples finer. Ex. Great Collections (October 2018) at $2,110.50. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6279. Reserve: $2950 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 50C 1854O Seated 50C 1854-O
With Arrows
MS65
 PCGS
06984374 		WB-52

Gem 		Exceptional Eye Appeal, Gem Original, Newtown Collection. An absolutely hammered strike is the hallmark of the GFRC-rated Gem example. The stars burst from the frosty planchet, while the eagle feathers are completely distinct. Pleasing plum-magenta color fills the stars and protected areas of the reverse, and the overall eye appeal is exceptional. WB-52, with diagonal die lines in the date, and a die crack through (AMERI)C(A). CAC has certified 152 coins, six pieces in MS65, and six examples finer. The CAC price guide value is $7,500. This piece fills the bill in multiple ways – a two-year type, the New Orleans mintmark, attractive toning, and sharply defined design elements. Ex. Pinnacle Rarities. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6280. Reserve: $7250 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 50C 1855O Seated 50C 1855-O
With Arrows
MS65
 PCGS Rattler
4013799 		Unlisted

Gem 		Superb Gem, Newtown Collection. This flashy example immediately grabs the eye and stands out even among a large group of Mint State Seated halves. Deep russet and maroon patina fill the rims, showcasing the frosty, booming centers. Indeed, in-hand inspection is necessary to fully appreciate the radiant appeal of this GFRC-rated Superb Gem. Stars 12-13 are lightly impressed, while most of the claw joints exhibit clean separation. CAC has approved 121 pieces in all grades, 12 coins in MS65, and three examples higher. The CAC guide indicates a value of $7,500. Ex. Heritage Auctions (January 2018, lot 3717), realized $8,100. Housed in a PCGS Gen 1.2 (1986-1989) old rattler holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6283. Reserve: $8150 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 50C 1856 Seated 50C 1856

MS65
 PCGS
36832920 		WB-1

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Luster booms from the surfaces of this Philadelphia piece, easily penetrating the medium skin. Speckled tan, ocean green, and slate patina blanket the obverse, while smoky gray hue more evenly covers the reverse, along with olive shades in the protected areas. The luster is not fully conveyed by the images, and the next owner of this GFRC-rated Gem example will be pleased. Strike is typical, with softness in the right stars. The Gardner coin, graded PCGS MS66 CAC and arguably the finest known, exhibits similar striking characteristics. WB-1, easily attributed by the spiked 1. CAC has certified 41 pieces in all grades, two coins at MS65, and just two examples finer, both at MS66. The CAC price guide value is $7,500. Ex. Oregon Beaver (GFRC, November 2023), at $8,000. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6287. Reserve: $8000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 50C 1857 Seated 50C 1857

MS64
 PCGS
25311427 		WB-5

Choice 		Near-Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Following the Coinage Act of 1853, silver flowed freely from the Mint, and production of Philadelphia half dollars in this year reached nearly two million pieces. Bill Bugert has identified 16 die marriages for this issue, which presents an intriguing objective for those so inclined – can you find them all? Both sides of the present No Motto piece exhibit medium smoky grey color, with a few deeper shades in the protected areas. Strike is typical, with a couple soft stars and weakness in the eagle’s left leg. WB-5, with a downward sloping date. CAC has approved 45 coins total, including five pieces in MS64 and just two examples higher, both in MS65. Ex. Heritage (April 2024, lot 54106), realized $2,340. Housed in a PCGS Gen 5.0 holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6290. Reserve: $2500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 50C 1875CC Seated 50C 1875-CC

MS64
 PCGS
29969962 		WB-4

Choice 		Near-Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Medium skin blankets both sides of this Carson City issue, and the originality is strong. Protected areas retain lighter color, around the stars, date, and legend, while the fields are crustier. WB-4, with a low date and medium CC punched high. Strike is typical, with softness beneath the eagle. Although production was just over a million pieces, collector demand for anything “CC”-related is strong, and the CAC certification only increases the desirability of this present piece. CAC has approved 71 pieces in all grades, 11 coins in MS64, and four examples higher, all in MS65. The CAC price guide value is $6,300. Ex. Rare Coin Wholesalers. Housed in a PCGS Gen 5.0 holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6350. Reserve: $7500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 50C 1875S Seated 50C 1875-S

MS66+
 PCGS
36073607 		WB-11

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Radiant luster flows easily from the surfaces of this GFRC-rated Gem, with cartwheels readily activated by even moderate light. Smoky grey and russet patina covers the fields, with deeper shades evident at the rims , while centers retain original silver color. The strike is near complete, with claw joints separated if faintly so. WB-11, with the date punched to the right and a small mintmark tilting right. CAC has certified 66 coins total, with ten pieces in MS66 and two examples finer, both in MS67. The CAC guide value is $6,000, a reasonable level, given only the pair of MS67 coins besting the present example. Ex. Great Collections (March 2020), at $5,625. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6351. Reserve: $7500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 50C 1876 Seated 50C 1876

MS66
 PCGS
44698854 		-

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Reflective surfaces host russet fields and electric blue patina at the rim, and the eye appeal is immediately apparent. Central devices are lighter, with the deepest shades at the rim, a favored scheme among aficionados of toned coins. Typically struck, with stars to the right softly impressed. The 1876 die varieties are not fully documented, but this example is distinctive, with a low date. CAC has approved 81 examples in all grades, three coins in MS66, and a pair finer, both in MS67. The CAC price guide value is $4,750, a reasonable level for an especially attractive piece that is near finest known. Ex. Tangible Investments. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6352. Reserve: $5000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 50C 1876S Seated 50C 1876-S

MS66
 PCGS
09181398 		-

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Abundant, frosty luster radiates from the surfaces of this GFRC-rated Gem example, with hints of rose and gold color at the rims. The near-finest known status is easily reinforced by the overall flash, which is substantial. Slight reflectivity is evident as the coin is tilted under a light. A hammered strike sharply defines the stars, while the feather and claw details are easily distinct. In this cataloguer’s opinion, strike becomes more of a controlling factor as the technical grade is elevated, as any weakness in the strike becomes amplified by strong luster and the absence of surface marks. This coin is all there, in terms of luster, strike, and virtually smooth fields. CAC notes 45 examples total, with three pieces in MS66 and only a single coin finer at MS66+. The CAC guide value is $9.750. Ex. Heritage (July 2022, lot 3107), realized $7,800. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6354. Reserve: $8000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 50C 1877 Seated 50C 1877

MS66+
 PCGS
16134761 		-

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Flashy, ice-white frost blankets the central devices, leading toward concentrated mauve and blue-green patina at the rims. Stars and claws are sharp while some detail beneath the eagle is weak, which is due to polished dies rather than a soft strike. An oft-repeated technical point, which is applicable here, is that the lowest point on the coin is the highest point on the die. A couple bag marks are evident at the left shoulder, but the first and best impression is the ample luster. CAC records 87 coins total, 14 examples in MS66, and three pieces finer, all in MS67. The CAC price guide value is $7,500, advancing to $12,000 in MS67. Ex. Heritage (July 2022, lot 3737), realized $6,120, an informed purchase given the advanced placement in the condition census. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6355. Reserve: $7250 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 50C 1877S Seated 50C 1877-S

MS66+
 PCGS
36782849 		WB-32

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection. The Newtown consignor consistently hits the sweet spot in the value profile, with exceptional pieces that are near finest known examples, but at a fraction of the price. CAC has certified 130 coins in all grades, including eight examples in MS66, one piece in MS66+, and a single example finer, in MS67. The CAC price guide value is $4,750 in MS66, rising to $11,000 in MS67 (CAC does not price plus grades). The MS67 coin is in the D. L. Hansen collection and not likely to appear anytime soon, leaving a handful of pieces in the MS66 grades. This coin exhibits original, medium skin, with mixed russet and silver color in the centers and scattered charcoal patina in the stars and legend. Frosty luster is consistent with the technical grade. WB-31, with a diagonal die line through W(E). This is the Type II reverse, with closed bud. Well struck, with most of the claw detail evident. Ex. Great Collections (March 2020), at $6,750. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6357. Reserve: $6750 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 50C 1878S Seated 50C 1878-S

EF40 		PCGS
06836338 		WB-1

Choice 		Unquestionable Key Date, Choice Original, Newtown Collection. The 1878-S half dollar is a legendary rarity within the U.S. series, and, within the Liberty Seated half dollar set, it ranks far and away as the rarest coin of the group. Ownership immediately confers special status within the Liberty Seated collecting fraternity, as the number of coins is limited, and the successful acquisition of an example requires a particular combination of both opportunity and financial fortitude. Bill Bugert has documented 54 examples, with the latest new coin reported in the November 2023 issue of Half Crazy. Bugert has persistently chased appearances of 1878-S halves for many years, tracking auction sales, fixed price listings, and first-hand reports from bourse floors. Bill is almost always more knowledgeable than the seller of any given coin, as a dealer recently learned when presenting an example “from an old estate,” ostensibly fresh to the market. A quick check of Bill’s reference uncovered an appearance of the same coin on ebay.com only a few months prior. The present coin is #22 in the Bugert census, which is available at https://archive.org/details/Bugert1878SRegister. This piece is traced as far back as the November 28, 1966 Kagin’s sale, where it realized $2,600. The most recent reported transaction is from the Heritage 2018 January FUN sale, where it sold for $63,000, while the highest verified transaction price is $86,250, from the Heritage 2012 February Long Beach sale. Heritage reports 38 coins sold since 1993, or just over one example per year. In terms of overall market velocity, PCGS Coin Facts reports 70 appearances, among all auction companies, since 1988. This equates to just under two opportunities per year to acquire the key date in the Liberty Seated half series. With respect to the service populations, PCGS reports 34 coins total, while NGC notes 14 pieces across all grades. While this data demonstrates a preference for PCGS certification, the Bugert reference is far more reliable in terms of the overall population. While the market velocity of two coins per year might make the coin seem somewhat available, bear in mind that these offerings are further restricted by other considerations. Bugert notes that about a fourth of the coins exhibit one problem or another, while another quarter of the population represents Mint State pieces. Thus, the opportunity to acquire a straight-graded, collector-grade example more typically occurs only once per year. And, among these pieces, yet another division occurs with pieces in the AG-VG range numbering about the same as coins in the F-AU band. Thus, the offering of a no-problem, EF example will draw significant attention among Seated Half enthusiasts. This piece exhibits even, medium slate-gray color on both sides with the deepest patina present in the protected areas. High points reveal lighter silver shade, at Liberty’s breast, ribbon, and shield outline. Detail is strong for the EF40 level with only moderate wear evident in the drapery and eagle feathers. Opportunity looms large, as the next offering of a no-problem piece at this grade level may be years away, at a time when the market is advanced beyond current levels. What is certain is the scarcity of this issue, with the Bugert census admitting new members only upon the rarest of occasions. The PCGS price guide indicates a value of $85,000 in EF40. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder. PCGS #6360. Reserve: $75000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Sunday January 19th
Seated 10C 1837 Seated 10C 1837
No Stars, Large Date
MS65
 PCGS
06617307 		F-101c

Gem 		No Stars, Large Date, Shattered and Clashed Obverse, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. One of the finest known F-101c examples with bold clash marks on both sides and prominent obverse die cracks providing evidence of excessive die over usage. A gem example with intense frosted luster and spinning cartwheels. Exceptional eye appeal with hints of gold and copper over largely untoned surfaces. Pristine fields provide for unencumbered study of the extensive die clashing. Conservatively graded against present day standards with upgrade potential. Utilized as the F-101c plate coin within The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors online reference and listed as entry #1 in the Top 100 Varieties set.? Utilized as the F-101c plate coin within The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors online reference. The CAC price guide is $9,400, but we expected a much higher winning bid for this Fortin favorite. Ex. Palakika Collection, Heritage Auctions, 2007 St. Louis Missouri CSNS Sale, Lot #279. Currently housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) Gold Shield holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4561. Reserve: $12000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 10C 1838 Seated 10C 1838
No Drapery, Large Stars
MS65
 PCGS
06617309 		F-104

Gem 		Large Stars, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. This 1838 Large Stars lot initiates the release of Gold CAC approved dimes within the Fortin Collection. Though overshadowed by three significantly shattered obverse dies, the F-104 obverse is also a compelling study with bold die crack through the rock and shield along with a second through star 9 and into the right field. This example radiates frosted luster from undisturbed surfaces with pastel sea-green and golden toning on the obverse and sky blue hues on the reverse. Cartwheels are equally impressive. Acquired during May, 2003 from the popular Teletrade platform. With its Gold CAC bean, this dime has claims to the condition census as the CAC population is 7 total at the MS66 and MS67 grades with a fair reserve set accordingly. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) Gold Shield holder with Gold CAC approval. PCGS #4568. Reserve: $9500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 10C 1845O Seated 10C 1845-O

AU55
 PCGS OGH
4829235 		F-101

Gem 		Exceptional Gem, Condition Census, Gerry Fortin Collection, Ex. Pittman. An exceptional gem and third finest per CAC records. Partially mirrored fields amplify the colorful toning with incredible bullseye reverse eye appeal. Perfectly struck with obverse die rust throughout Liberty's hair curls and gown folds along with die chips surrounding stars 3 through 6. Repunching is noted below the 4 digit crossbar and die lines behind UNITED. As with earlier 1840s New Orleans issues, few Mint State survivors are known. CAC has recorded only three Mint State examples which does not include the Eliasberg specimen certified as PCGS MS69. Acquired via private treaty during April 2003 along with the 1843-O during an intense research period that led to the Liberty Seated die variety online reference. The only available auction records are David Akers, October 1997 John Jay Pittman I Sale and 1957 Kelly Sale. Near the top of the list of my most cherished Liberty Seated dime acquisitions and deserving of a new home in an advanced New Orleans centric collection. Housed in PCGS Gen 3.1 (1993-1998) holder with Gold CAC approval. PCGS #4587. Reserve: $20000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 10C 1846 Seated 10C 1846

AU50
 PCGS
25574434 		F-101

Choice 		CAC Condition Census Rarity, Choice Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. The 1846 issue is well recognized as being the key date for the With Stars design hub. Mintage is a meager 31,300 with the date becoming rare at the choice AU grade level and prohibitively rare in Mint State. This dime is one of only two CAC approved across all AU grades with a single MS63 finer. A condition census example with choice original surfaces layered with natural crusty gray patina. Under a bright light, rose-gold hues are evident. Strike is complete with distinctly defined center motif, rounded stars, and full definition of the veins in the wreath leaves. The CAC price guide indicates $9000 as fair market value. Acquired from the Woodlands Collection, a GFRC client, during February 2018. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4588. Reserve: $9250 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 10C 1850 Seated 10C 1850

MS64
 PCGS
38665838 		F-103

Choice 		Near-Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. Thick mint bloom is layered on both sides of the near-gem 1850 dime. A fully executed strike further enhances the presentation whether under a bright light or via illustration. Note the perfectly detailed hair curls and facial characteristics. Untoned centers are nicely framed by plum-rose shades with deeper blues at the lower right reverse. Accurately graded with a few micro-ticks in the obverse fields. F-103 with 185 digits touching the base and a prominent unfinished die area surrounding the reverse bow. A recent acquisition to the Fortin Collection as a CAC registry set entry, and a fitting example indeed. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4593. Reserve: $1350 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 10C 1852 Seated 10C 1852

MS65+
 PCGS
38141367 		F-108

Gem 		Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. A truly impressive 1852 issue that presents a totally detailed strike coupled with steely-frosted luster under angled lighting. Minute speckled gray is more prevalent on the obverse with peach-gold peripheral shades on both sides. This date is available at the MS64 grade but becomes quite scarce at the gem level. This offering is the lone PCGS MS65+ certified example which increases its desirability. F-108 with an oblique punched date. The epitome of originality and acquired during 2022 via the Newtown Collection release. The CAC census stands at 39 with seven finer. $2,400 is the current price guide value for an MS65 certified example. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. Ex. Newtown Collection. PCGS #4597. Reserve: $2550 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 10C 1853 Seated 10C 1853
With Arrows
MS66+
 PCGS
39016781 		Unlisted

Gem 		Exceptional Eye Appeal, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection, Ex. Pittman. A marvelous gem 1853 With Arrows dime that offers exceptional eye appeal. For several decades, I patiently waited to locate the perfect example to upgrade this common date. During 2022, this John Jay Pittman specimen appeared in a New England dealer's inventory and promptly found a home in the Fortin Collection. The strike is needle sharp with exceptional frost that radiates under a bright light. A host of circular toning shades are accurately illustrated and will provide years of visual enjoyment. An unlisted Unhubbed Arrows and Date die pairing with light die cracks through the stars and across Liberty upper body. $3,150 is the suggested MS66 CAC price guide value with this lot being certified as (+) with superb eye appeal, Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder with CAC approval. The label documents the Pittman pedigree. PCGS #4603. Reserve: $3500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 10C 1853 Seated 10C 1853
No Arrows
MS66
 PCGS OGH
9714907 		F-101a

Gem 		Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. As the gold: silver ratio became imbalanced due to newly discovered California gold deposits, the price of silver bullion rose above face value for half dimes through half dollars. Silver arbitrage resulted in a silver weight reduction for those denominations. Early in 1853, the Philadelphia Mint produced 95,000 dimes under the old weight standard of 2.67 grams. Afterwards, the weight of the dime was reduced to 2.49 grams with arrows added to the date for differentiating the lighter planchet. Two pairs of dies were employed for the No Arrows dimes at the old standard. With a growing collector base on the East coast, enough were saved leading to today's availability at the Gem level. This specimen exhibits brilliant, frosted luster and pristine surfaces overlaid with a uniform gold patina. One can only marvel at the preservation that enables outstanding eye appeal. A fully executed strike is equally impressive. F-101a, a Top 100 Variety, with bold clashing only on the obverse die. Die defects are noted on both E's in the denomination. 38 examples are reported in the CAC census with three finer. Fair value is listed at $6,750 in the CAC price guide. Housed in PCGS Gen 3.1 (1993-1998) holder with CAC approval. Ex. Newtown Collection. PCGS #4599. Reserve: $4750 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 10C 1855 Seated 10C 1855
With Arrows
MS64 		PCGS
30002787 		F-101a

Choice 		Proof Dies, Doubled Die Obverse, Near-Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. A monumental opportunity for the Liberty Seated dime die variety specialist as the finest known 1855 F-101a Doubled Obverse Die dime returns to the marketplace. All 1855 proof dimes (estimates of 12-15) were struck with a prominent doubling in the date digits, and to a lesser extent within the shield lines and lower gown folds. Starting in 1853 and throughout 1854 and 1855, the date and arrows were placed into the dime master hub to simplify the die preparation process. As a result, one 1855 exhibits distinct doubling to the right of each digit as noted for proof strike and subsequent usage for a limited number of circulation strikes. Fortin secured this example during the Dr. Tim Cook Collection release at the May 2005 St. Louis CSNS Sale, Lot #6446 as conducted by Heritage Auction. Since that sale, both Dr. Cook and Fortin have not located a finer example. Steely reflective flows equally from both sides considering the proof die origin. The strike is needle sharp in all but one or two isolated areas, and the surfaces have survived the passage of time without acquiring any noteworthy blemishes. This lot is lightly patinated in golden-gray hues, 1855 brought the final use of arrows at the date to identify the lower 2.49 gram planchet. The mintage was substantially reduced after 16.5 million were struck in the two prior years. However, this date suffers a type coin bias though gem Mint State survivors are rare. PCGS has certified eight in MS65 or better while CAC reports four from both services. The PCGS price guide value is stated as $1,250, an entirely understated number for this lot. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder. Ex. Tim Cook Collection. PCGS #538038. Reserve: $4000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 10C 1856 Seated 10C 1856
Small Date
MS66
 PCGS
45824402 		F-103
Gem 		Small Date, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. Even golden-gray patina covers the obverse while lighter aquamarine-gold decorates the reverse of this Small Date piece, complementing the ample, granular frosty luster under a bright light. An acuminated strike and partial wire rims are incrementally complimentary. Acquired during late 2022 from a New England dealer after a multi-decade search for the perfect Fortin Collection specimen. Incomplete strikes and lack of natural toning led to the rejection of many candidates as most at this grade level are creamy or blast white. F-103, a common die pairing with high level date. In-hand viewing is strongly suggested as the images only hint at the superb gem presentation. No auction records are known and fresh to market when purchased. CAC has certified 46 coins total, including two pieces at MS66 and two examples finer. The CAC price guide indicates a value of $5,250. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4609. Reserve: $5250 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 10C 1856O Seated 10C 1856-O

MS64
 PCGS
21700875 		F-101

Choice 		Large O, Near-Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. Ex. Jim Gray. A highly attractive example with satiny luster and slight traces of mirrored brightness in the fields. The most significant visual feature is the deniable original toning. Predominately blue-gray, with a more vivid reddish-orange cast over the left reverse. Boldly impressed without any consequential marks. F-101 with Large O on a polished reverse die and employed as the plate coin within The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors online reference. CAC census stands at 36 total with three finer. Jim Gray's North Carolina Collection Sale, Baltimore MD July 2004, Bowers & Merena Lot #2108. Ex. Von Stetten-Bauchenbach & Harvey Smith Collections, Bowers & Merena Lot #1626. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4612. Reserve: $3850 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 10C 1858S Seated 10C 1858-S

MS63
 PCGS
25046167 		F-103

Gem 		Second CAC Finest, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection, Ex. Newtown, Bender. The 60,000 1858 dated dimes struck in San Francisco circulated extensively due to the demand for small change in western frontier commerce. Few Mint State survivors are known with the CAC approved population limited to this MS63 lot and a single MS66 finer. A medley of crusty bluish-gray, golden-orange, russet, and apricot patination adheres to both sides of this GFRC-Gem rated example. All design elements are fully struck with exacting detail throughout the head, stars, and reverse leaves. There are no detected abrasions whatsoever. The thick skin partially mutes the obverse luster while the reverse presents a steely golden glow under angled lighting. F-103 with a medium downward sloping date. The CAC price guide advises $20,200 as fair market value. Purchased October 2022 via the Newtown Collection with a prior Heritage Auctions offering April 2018 at the Chicago IL CSNS Sale. There is personal knowledge of this being a Tom Bender duplicate release at that sale. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.6 (2013-2014) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4618. Reserve: $15000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 10C 1859 Seated 10C 1859

MS67
 PCGS
81875227 		F-107

Gem 		Exceptional Luster, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. Worthy of the "luster bomb" designation as exceptional silky frost radiates from the surfaces of this amazingly preserved superb gem. The hammered strike is equally extraordinary with every minute die detail sharply transferred and defined. The 1859 Philadelphia issue is well known among type collectors as a source for high grade Mint State superb gems. An opinion further validated by a CAC approved total of ten in MS67 with a single example finer. F-107, a die pairing that is frequently encountered for ultra-high-grade survivors. Acquired October 22 courtesy of the Newtown Collection. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4619. Reserve: $7500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 10C 1860 Seated 10C 1860

MS66+
 PCGS
25649466 		F-112

Gem 		Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. 1860 saw the introduction of revised design hubs per Chief Mint Engraver Longacre with assistance by Paquet. A shallower relief rendition of Liberty resulted in rapid wear of what became known as the Type 1 obverse. This superb gem example, with a pinpoint sharp strike, provides an unimpeded view into the new design features. A cameo effect is realized from partially mirrored fields when viewed under a bright light. Both sides offer die striations consistent with the mirrors. Light center gold shifts to deeper copper shades at the peripheries along with partial wire rims being noted. The eye appeal is exceptional for a historical presentation of a first-year design transition. F-112 with bases of the 1 digit thin and both polished obverse and reverse dies. Ideal for plate coin usage within The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Varieties Collectors online reference. The lone PCGS certified MS66+ with two finer. The CAC census is notable low at 38 total given the mintage of 606,000. This coin is part of the 8 approved in MS66 as CAC does not recognize (+) grades. PCGS fair market value is $3500 as reference. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. Ex. Newtown Collection. PCGS #4631. Reserve: $2750 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 10C 1860S Seated 10C 1860-S

MS64
 PCGS
43311635 		F-101

Gem 		Kamal Ahwash Plate Coin, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. Kamal Ahwash's Encyclopedia of United States Liberty Seated Dime 1837-1891 was the springboard for the Fortin collecting and research journey. How fitting to be offering Kam's 1860-S plate coin as a GFRC-Gem rated lot. The third lot in the Fortin Collection to secure the coveted "luster bomb" designation given the thick mint bloom and brilliant radiance. A complete strike adds to the historical charm. The obverse presents pristine surfaces with a mark on (D)IME warranting mention. CAC reports two at MS64 and an incremental two one grade higher. The CDN CAC guide stands at $17,300 with a jump to $43,200 in MS65. Acquired May 2001 courtesy of Carter Numismatics and recently crossed into the current PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4622. Reserve: $20000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 10C 1861 Seated 10C 1861
Type 1 Obverse
MS65
 PCGS
26379068 		F-104

Gem 		Type 1 Obverse, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. A gem representative of the new Type 1 Longacre/Paquet design hubs with a cereal wreath reverse and our nation's legend transposed to the obverse. The coloration is exceptional as angled lighting exposes center gray encircled by copper-gold and finally, aquamarine at the periphery. The reverse is lightly tone in sea-green shades and some gold at the rims with a glowing frost including more brilliance on the reverse. Surfaces are entirely pristine with white spots on the image being holder wear. The 32 approved at CAC approved seems when considering the nearly 1.9 million struck. However the population is skewed by Mint State survivors as 22 are approved. The CAC guide indicates $1,400 as fair market value. Acquired March 2012 via Harry Laibstain. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.5 (2011-2013) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4633. Reserve: $1600 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 10C 1862 Seated 10C 1862

MS66
 PCGS OGH
2363301 		F-102a

Gem 		Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. Lightly mirrored fields are overlaid with a semi-transparent patination consisting of blended olive-gold and rose shades. The reflectance remains sharp and typical of that seen on toned proofs of the era. The overall presentation highlights the "visual strength" of the revised Type 2 obverse design as the strike is hammered with a complete head and fully detailed wreath devices. F-102a, a business strike from proof dies and featured as the plate coin within The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors online reference. 41 are CAC approved with one finer. The CAC price guide lists $1,950 as current value. Acquired July 2003 via private treaty. Housed in PCGS Gen 3.0 (1990-1993) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4635. Reserve: $2500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 10C 1863S Seated 10C 1863-S

MS64
 PCGS
21861241 		F-101

Gem 		Claims to Finest Known, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection, Ex. Frog Run, Lovejoy, Reed Hawn. Yet another Civil War San Francisco survivor with potential claims to "finest known" given its CAC Gold approval at the near-gem level. The alternative is the Simpson/BigMo specimen that currently resides in the D.L.Hansen Collection. This exceptional gem ranks in the top three Fortin favorites along with the 1845-O Pittman example, and of course the crusty original 1874-CC. A silky, satiny specimen with intense cartwheel luster that radiates beneath faint sky blue, gold, and rose iridescence. The strike, featuring a fully defined upper obverse, is truly atypical as this date is notorious for weak strikes. The reverse is also deeply impressed. F-101 from a lone die pair and mintage of 157,500. The CAC price guide lists $39,500 as MS65 fair value, a full grade point higher and consistent with the Gold bean approval. .American Numismatic Rarities, December 2004 Frog Run Farm Sale, Baltimore MD, Lot #599. Ex. Allan Lovejoy, Reed Hawn. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.2 (2004-2005) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4638. Reserve: $39500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 10C 1864 Seated 10C 1864

MS65
 PCGS
4944604 		F-102a

Gem 		Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. Creamy smooth steely-frosted luster erupts under a bright light with yet another "luster bomb" designation warranted. Other than the pesky upper left wheat grains, the overall strike is galvanizing with an intricately detailed Liberty portrait. Light gold toning is noted throughout with deeper shading on the reverse. F-102a, the only circulation strikes from proof dies with a die defect on DI(M)E readily evident. Fitting employed as the plate coin for that die pairing in the Fortin Liberty Seated Dime online reference. CAC notes 26 pieces total, with three at the offered grade and four finer. The CAC price guide value is $6000. Heritage Auctions, April 2004 CSNS Sale, Lot #6563. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.0 (1998-2002) holder with CAC Approval. PCGS #4639. Reserve: $6000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 10C 1864S Seated 10C 1864-S

MS66
 PCGS
25271175 		F-101

Gem 		CAC Tied Finest Known, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection.Ex. BigMo, Garner, Northern Bay The effort to assemble the potentially finest run of San Francisco Civil War era issues culminated with the purchase of this superb gem. A gem brilliant specimen that is finest certified at PCGS while tied for finest at CAC. Granular mint frost is pervasive with an undistrubed velvet-silk presentation under angleed lighting. An exceptional strike, for a San Francisco issue, with fully detailed motifs. F-101 and a lone die pairing with a mintage of 230,000. CAC has certified 22 coins total, including two pieces at MS66 and none finer. The CAC price guide indicates a value of $28,800. Legend Rare Coin Auctions, July 2020 BigMo Auction Sale, Lot 64. Ex. Eugene Gardner, and Northern Bay Collections. Housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 (2015) Dupont hologram holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4640. Reserve: $29000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 10C 1865 Seated 10C 1865

MS67
 PCGS OGH
8331040 		F-101a

Gem 		Tied Finest Known, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. The Civil War cavalcade continues with a heavily striated 1865 Philadelphia issue that ranks as tied for finest. Heavy die polish imparted a mirrored finish through the fields though the motifs are evenly frosted. The bright light display is exceptional with even silver-gray surfaces that approach perfection. A pin-point sharp strike provides a precise window in the intricately hubbed dies including die scratches in the left field and arcing lines framing a repunched date. F-101a, circulation strikes from proof dies with a die defect on (D)IME. The Fortin plate at his Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors online reference. The CAC census is reported at 25 with six tied at the MS67 level and none finer. Acquired January 2004 via Jim O'Donnell. Housed in PCGS Gen 3.0 (1990-1993) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4641. Reserve: $13500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 10C 1866S Seated 10C 1866-S

MS65
 PCGS
08115547 		F-101

Gem 		Tied for Finest Known, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. The final Civil War San Francisco Mint issue with conditional census rarity at the offered grade. Few Mint State survivors are known when considering a mintage of 135,000 with western frontier attrition that took a heavy toll. Glowing frosted luster and vibrant cartwheels are hallmarks with angled lighting. Slightly mottled reddish-gold patina is prevalent on both sides with pristine surfaces other than a single tick on the left facing forearm. A nearly complete strike with softness on the head and bow knot. F-101, with weak S mintmark and median die state, as evidenced by a pronounced die crack from Liberty's ear down through the midsection and into the shield banner. A total of 19 examples have been approved at CAC with this lot tied for finest. The CAC price guide suggests $14,400 as fair market value while PCGS states $20,000. Heritage Auctions, March 2006 Palm Beach Florida Sale, Lot #449. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4644. Reserve: $16500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 10C 1867 Seated 10C 1867

MS67
 PCGS
38519788 		F-102

Gem 		Tied for Finest, An Exceptional Gem, Gerry Fortin Collection. 1867 brought the lowest Philadelphia mintage with 6,000 struck. Mint State survivors are available in all grades with this lot being tied for finest at PCGS and CAC. An exceptional example with intense prooflike reflectance and colorful rose shaded centers surrounded by peripheral blues as struck with conspicuously striated dies. Partial wire rims are noted with a full obverse strike and near complete reverse other than the upper left wheat grains. F-102, with business strike from a single die pairing with a heavily clashed obverse only. Acquired via private treaty with no known auction records, though the lot is featured as the PCGS price guide plate coin. The CAC price guide value is listed at $17,300 for reference. A side-by-side comparison with the Simpson specimen could be a revealing exercise. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4645. Reserve: $17500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 10C 1868 Seated 10C 1868

MS65
 PCGS
60118960 		F-112

Gem 		Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. When researching the Liberty Seated Dime series, the 1868 Philadelphia issue became a surprising enigma. After the low mintage Civil War era, this early Reconstruction period date increased to 464,000 struck with at least twelve die pairings identified to date. The low mintage per die ratio resulted in hammered strikes being the rule. However, the CAC approved population is 17 in all grades with Mint State survivors being half that total. The Fortin Collection offers a condition census example with deeply frosted surfaces and vibrant cartwheels, Pristine fields have a silver-gray appearance with the strike incomplete on the bow knot. F-112 with a notably high weak date and partial strikes being the rule, also being the most often encountered die pairing in Mint State. The CAC price guide is $4,500 with two at grade and two incrementally finer. Acquired August 2003 via Carter Numismatics. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4647. Reserve: $4500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 10C 1868S Seated 10C 1868-S

MS64
 PCGS
60159875 		F-101

Gem 		Tied for Finest, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. A conservatively graded 1868 San Francisco strike that is tied for finest at CAC. This "luster bomb" radiates huge helping of rich frosted luster accented with light gold coloration. A needle-sharp strike and pristine surfaces further elevated the overall eye appeal. F-101 with a Small Thin S reverse and struck with early die state dies. A challenging date fully choice specimen a diminutive 17 CAC approved pieces being validated. This dime is the sole MS64 with four finer. The conservative gradings will certainly draw the attention of the crack-out specialists towards a potential upgrade. Acquired August 2003 at that year's ANA World's Fair of Money as an ICG MS65 certified lot with subsequent crossover with downgrade into its current holder. The CAC fair market value is listed as $5,250 with no examples extant finer. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.3 (2005) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4648. Reserve: $7500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 10C 1869 Seated 10C 1869
Long Flag 1
MS67
 PCGS
07001661 		F-105a

Gem 		Tied for Finest, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection, Ex. Bender. The 1869 Philadelphia issue was produced with two different date punch styles, the Short Flag 1 and Long Flag 1, with the latter seen on most Mint State examples. The date is challenging overall with Mint State specimens being very scarce given a mintage of 256,000 pieces. This magnificent Gem ranks in the condition census and is tied for finest known at both PCGS and CAC. Dazzling frosted radiance couples with light ruby-red toning for an immaculate bright light viewing experience. The strike is essentially complete with a partial wire rim. The surfaces are pristine and the fields are clashed. F-105a with a Long Flag 1 date punch and random die lines and defects in the shield. The Fortin Liberty Seated Dime online reference does not document the heavy die clashing as a separate die state. Only 18 examples are approved at CAC with an equal amount in circulated and Mint State grades. The CAC price guide lists $7,500 as fair value though this lot brought $9,000 when acquired at the 2022 Tom Bender sale. Heritage Auctions, August 2022 US Coins Sale, Lot #3768. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder with CAC approval. The label documents the Bender Collection pedigree. PCGS #4649. Reserve: $8000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 10C 1870 Seated 10C 1870

MS66
 PCGS
07797169 		F-101a

Gem 		Tied for Finest, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection, Ex. Bender. The epitome of originality and tied for finest known. Blended jade-green and sun-gold hues are predominant on the obverse, with incremental blues on the reverse. Lightly mirrored with substantial steely radiance and vibrant cartwheels. Partial wire rims and a scrupulously detailed strike are further noted. F-101a, a business strike from proof dies as noted by a die crack between the ribbon ends. A challenging date overall with the CAC census listing 23 approved. This lot is one of three stickered at the MS66 level with a price guide value of $10,500. Heritage Auctions, January 2023 FUN U.S. Coins Signature Sale, Lot 3382. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder with CAC approval. The label documents the Bender Collection pedigree. PCGS #4651. Reserve: $8500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 10C 1871 Seated 10C 1871

MS66
 PCGS
25256558 		F-102a

Gem 		Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection, Ex. Bender. Struck from a retired proof die pairing as validated by a die crack between the ribbon ends. This fact explains the mirrored prooflike fields and sharp bright light reflectance. Both sides are toned with ribbons of rainbow shades while gold coloration being predominant. The surfaces are essentially flawless with a complete strike and sharp wire rims noted. The overall eye appeal is profound and consistent with its superb gem certification. The reserve is well back of the prior Tom Bender sales tally. F-102a with leftover 1870 reverse die. CAC notes 21 in all grades, a surprising number with nearly a million struck. The CAC price guide lists $5,400 while PCGS reports $6,500 as fair value. Acquired via private treaty. Ex. Heritage Auctions, February 2023 Long Beach Signature Sale Lot# 3769 (Tom Bender). Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder with CAC approval. The label documents the Bender Collection pedigree. PCGS #4653. Reserve: $7500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 10C 1871CC Seated 10C 1871-CC

EF45
 PCGS
90092392 		F-101

Gem 		Key Carson City Date, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection, Ex. Cook. One of the Liberty Seated dime "stopper" dates and a first year issue from the Carson City Mint. The 20,100 struck saw extensive circulation with few choice survivors extant in any grade. One of the highlights of the Fortin Collection with amazing preservation. Though moderately worn, the surfaces are entirely unabraded with a layer of natural coin gray patina that is consistent throughout the piece. The devices are appropriately defined for the issue with a touch of upper obverse weakness. The third finest as the CAC census reports 13 total and two higher at AU53/AU55. A once in several decades opportunity for the astute collector. Heritage Auction, May 2005 St. Louis CSNS Signature Sale, Lot 6504. Ex. Tim Cook Collection. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4654. Reserve: $30000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 10C 1872 Seated 10C 1872

MS66+
 PCGS
06616192 		F-102

Gem 		Condition Census, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection, Ex. Bender. Yet another Bender Family acquisition towards upgrading the later "common" dates in the Fortin Collection. This marvelous gem presents autumn-brown, and blue-green toning with orange-red at the obverse center under a bright light. The upper and lower reverse borders are similarly toned with a silver lustrous center. Frosted radiance and vibrant cartwheels are truly pleasing. F-102 with triple punched one and misplaced digits at the end of the scroll. CAC notes 24 stickered in all grades with two finer. The CAC price guide does not list fair value for (+) grades with a range from $3,750 (MS66) to $11,200 (MS67). The PCGS guide stands at $5,000. Heritage Auction January 2023 FUN Signature Sale, Lot 3384. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder with CAC approval. The label documents the Bender Collection pedigree. PCGS #4656. Reserve: $4350 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 10C 1872CC Seated 10C 1872-CC

EF45
 PCGS
43801561 		F-101

Choice 		CAC Condition Census, Near-Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. "Condition Census", a term credited to Dr. William Sheldon, arrives at a coin value through listing the top five survivors in sequential order. The 1872 Carson City issue is the most frequently encountered within the 1871-CC though 1874-CC date span. However, choice survivors are very rare without a single Mint State specimen with CAC green bean. Darker violet-gray shades are noted on this naturally toned example with olive orange-gray noted at the reverse borders. Well preserved surfaces are undisturbed and entirely pleasing. The strike is typical of the issue as variability is the rule. CAC reports 17 approved in all grades with a single AU58 finer. The CAC price guide suggests $17,300 as fair value which is a conservative number given the ongoing collector demand. Acquired via private treaty during late 2023. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4657. Reserve: $23500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 10C 1872S Seated 10C 1872-S

MS64
 PCGS OGH
4861164 		F-101

Choice 		Important Rarity in Mint Sate, Near-Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. The 1872 San Francisco issue is known as a condition rarity in Mint State with the Fortin specimen being within the condition census. A sharply struck survivor with only a few upper left wreath cereal gains not fully detailed. Gold coloration graces the undisturbed surfaces with a single diagonal roller line, as made, crossing both Es in the denomination. F-101, a single die pair with later stage die cracks and a Small Block S. The F-101 plate coin within the Fortin Liberty Seated Dime online reference. CAC reports 15 approved in all grades with two finer. A $7,500 fair market value of listed which appears conservative for this challenging S-mint. Heritage Auctions, May 2005 St. Louis CSNS Signature Sale, Lot #6508, Ex. Dr. Tim Cook Collection. Housed in PCGS Gen 3.1 (1993-1998) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4658. Reserve: $8500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 10C 1873 Seated 10C 1873
No Arrows, Open 3
MS65
 PCGS
50448447 		F-106

Gem 		Open 3, CAC Finest Known, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. 1873 No Arrows Open 3 was struck for only a short time as the Mint took steps to "open" the 3 date punch to avoid confusion with that of an 8 digit per the initial Closed 3. The reported mintage of 60,000 correlates well with the dearth of gem survivors. The Fortin specimen is the finest CAC approved and tied for finest at PCGS. Granular frosted luster and swirling cartwheels are exemplary while the strike is hammered. The center Liberty device is meticulously detailed as are the corn and wheat grains on the reverse. The overall eye appeal is differentiated from other Mint State examples seen in a long collecting career. F-106 with thick bases at the 1 digit and weakly hubbed denomination on the reverse center. CAC reports 17 approved in all grades without a price guide estimate for fair market value. Acquired February 2023 via primate treaty. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4660. Reserve: $12500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 10C 1873 Seated 10C 1873
With Arrows
MS64 		PCGS
21688289 		F-104

Choice 		Choice Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. The Coinage Act of 1873 revised the United States' mint and coinage laws, and established the gold standard. One of the provisions was a slight planchet weight increase from 2.48 grams to 2.50 grams, well within the production tolerance of that era. Regardless, the Mint again placed arrows at the date for the 1873 and 1874 issues. Fortin notes that the 1873 issue is much more difficult in Mint State as compared to the subsequent 1874 date. A check of the CAC census will easily bare this fact out and the basis for difficulty in locating a CAC approved upgrade for this offered lot. A fully detailed example with evenly impressed devices. Dusty silver-gray patination is consistent on both sides with soft, steely-frosted luster noted. Pristine surfaces round out the attributes. F-104 with a repunched 1 and employed as the Fortin Liberty Seated Dime reference plate coin. The PCGS price guide states $,1750 as market value. Acquired September 2004 via private treaty. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder. PCGS #4665. Reserve: $1150 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 10C 1874 Seated 10C 1874
With Arrows
MS64
 PCGS
50034039 		F-103

Gem 		Finest Top 100 Variety Example, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. An especially important Top 100 Varieties offering as the finest known for the die variety. Generous mint bloom covers both sides of this GFRC-Gem rated dime with thick frosted luster noted under a bright light. Creamy light gold covers the obverse with similar shading on the lower reverse. The overall strike is impressive with several upper left wheat grains not completely formed. F-103 with a bold repunching of the 18 digits and light die clashing throughout. The plate coin within The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors online reference. The CAC price guide lists $1400 as this date is a type coin play. Bowers & Merena, November 2002 Logan and Steinbert Sale, Lot #1235. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4668. Reserve: $1850 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 10C 1874S Seated 10C 1874-S
With Arrows
MS66
 PCGS
06756784 		F-101

Gem 		Finest Micro S Known, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. After careful research of all CoinFacts auctions records dating back to 2005, this F-101 Micro S dime is the finest known for its variety. Recent sales of MS66/MS66+ examples via Gardner, Bender, and others have been exclusively the F-102 Small S with a weakly hubbed reverse or the F-102a with late die state die erosion. An impressively lustrous example under bright light with spinning cartwheels and light golden-brown patination with pristine surfaces. Essentially fully struck though the left wreath devices are weakly hubbed, an issue for both 1874-S reverse dies. As with many other Fortin lots in this GFRC event, this coin has been employed as the plate within the Fortin Liberty Seated Dime online reference. CAC reports 18 approved examples in all grades with none finer. Acquired August 2009 via Carter Numismatics. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval and no upgrade attempts for a (+) designation. PCGS #4670. Reserve: $15500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 10C 1875 Seated 10C 1875

MS66
 PCGS
50033554 		F-117

Gem 		Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. Pastel shades and glowing frosted luster are readily apparent with angled lighting. The obverse is a parade of copper-gold, aquamarine, and rose while the reverse toning is mostly limited to the borders. The strike is nearly complete with the upper left reverse wheat grains being traditionally weak. F-117 with a high level date and random die lines across Liberty. The CAC price guide suggests $1,050 as fair market value with 18 approved at the offered grade. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4672. Reserve: $1100 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 10C 1875S Seated 10C 1875-S
Below Wreath
MS64
 PCGS
22014093 		F-103

Gem 		Mintmark Below, Micro S, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. 1875 San Francisco strikes were accomplished with two distinctly different mintmark locations. For the Below Wreath, the Micro S and Small S punches have been well documented by Greer and Fortin with the Micro S seen as very scarce in Mint State grades. The Fortin Collection specimen warrants a GFRC-Gem quality rating given its serene viewing experience and brilliant frosted radiance. A bold strike is again plagued by weakness at the upper left reverse wheat grains. A lot with upgrade potential as the luster is beyond that of the certified grade. F-103 with filled Micro S that is positioned far to the left. Full heads for this die pairing are very challenging. The CAC census is 27 in all grades with ten finer. The CAC price guide value of $550 again suffers from mintage bias equivalent to common date Philadelphia issues of that era. Acquired January 2003 via private treaty. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.3 (2005) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4677. Reserve: $800 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 10C 1876 Seated 10C 1876
Type 1 Reverse
MS66
 PCGS
83759615 		Unlisted

Gem 		Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. Rich frosted luster is framed by peripheral aquamarine-gold on this super gem survivor. Elevated wire rims and high relief devices result from a hammered strike including circulated lathe lines in the lower gown folds. The preservation is extraordinary with undisturbed surfaces. Unlisted in the Fortin Liberty Seated Dime online reference with an arcing die line on Liberty's neck. The CAC price guide notes $1250 at the MS66 grade level increasing to $3,300 in MS67, with a single example approved at this lofty grade. Stack's Bowers August 2019 ANA Auction Sale, Lot #1237. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. Ex. Newtown. PCGS #4679. Reserve: $1550 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 10C 1876CC Seated 10C 1876-CC
Type 1 Reverse
MS63
 PCGS
18742435 		F-117

Gem 		Superb Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. With all the finest known and tied for finest known examples within the Fortin Collection, why is the 1876-CC date in a lowly PCGS MS63 holder? An inspection of the images should provide a response to that question and the explanation for never being compelled to conduct an upgrade. Am amazing gem with glowing steely-frosted luster and bold definition of the motifs. Under a bright light, the faint orange bullseye center transitions to orange-rose before shifting sky-blue with yellow gold at the immediate borders. Copper-gold dominates the reverse with embedded sea-green at the periphery. Other than a few ancient micro-lines in the right obverse field, the surfaces are unabraded. F-117 in early die state without the reverse die crack through the mintmark, CAC notes $1,000 as fair market value with $1,500 at the next grade. Undoubtedly, a full "4" against present day grading standards and more than worthy of the reserve. Acquired August 2005 via private treaty. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4680. Reserve: $1500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 10C 1877 Seated 10C 1877
Type 2 Reverse
MS66
 PCGS
08821529 		F-107
Gem 		Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. Ex. Gardner Yet another "common date" that suffers from mintage bias, this 1877 Philadelphia strike presents cobalt-blue at the extreme borders coupled with golden-orange that encircles brilliant centers. Glimmering frosted luster and rotating cartwheels pique the eyes during bright light inspection. The complete absence of marks and a bold strike further increase the desirability. An unquestionable superb gem that is ultra carefully preserved. Type 2 F-107 with a high, level date and circular die cracks passing through the legend and date. CAC reports 40 approved in all grades with three finer. The CDN CAC guide lists fair value as $1,300, a common date type number that fails to capture the low MInt State population. Heritage Auctions, October 2015 Eugene Gardner IV Signature Sale, Lot #98288. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4682. Reserve: $1650 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 10C 1878 Seated 10C 1878
Type 2 Reverse
MS66
 PCGS
50073913 		F-109
Gem 		Underrated Issue, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection, Ex. Gardner. A "common date" that remains underrated and challenging in gem Mint State. Violet and blue-green patination covers the obverse on this colorfully toned superb gem 1878 Type 2 reverse dime. The reverse interactions between steely-frosted luster and a golden periphery framing a mint-green center are just short of remarkable. Strike is fully executed and boldly detailed. A potential collection mate for the Fortin 1877-CC as the presentation is well matched. Unlisted with a potential match with the F-101 proof reverse die. For a date with 1,677,200 struck, a CAC census of only 21 approved is noteworthy with the majority being Mint State. The CAC guide lists $1950 as fair market value. Heritage Auctions, October 2015 Gardner Collection IV Sale, Lot #1229. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder with CAC approval. Ex. Gardner. PCGS #4685. Reserve: $2000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 10C 1878CC Seated 10C 1878-CC
Type 2 Reverse
MS64
 PCGS OGH
5178940 		F-104

Gem 		Lapped Type 2 Reverse, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. The Fortin Sale arrives at the 1878-CC F-104 dime with a lapped Type 2 reverse, another long time personal favorite without a need for upgrade. Nearly all gem Mint State survivors were struck with a Type 1 reverse (F-101) with steely to partially mirrored fields. This condition facilities a higher probably for searing lofty grades as compared to the rare Type 2 reverse varieties (F-102 through F-104) that were struck with excessively lapped reverse dies. The offered dime is the finest Type 2 strike seen as both a researcher/dealer and irreplaceable in the Fortin Collection. Light violet-rose is overlaid on a silver-gray background with deeper hues on the obverse. Glistening steely-frosted luster and spinning cartwheels explode under a bright light coupled with a hammered strike that meticulously illustrates the excessively lapped reverse die. A dream coin for the die variety specialist and potential upgrade candidate. Of course, a long time Fortin plate coin for the variety. The CAC population report and price guide both reflect the F-101 die pairing and should be considered accordingly. Acquired August 2001 via private treaty. Also Heritage Auctions, December 2000 Excl7usively Internet Sale, Lot #1101. Housed in PCGS Gen 3.0 (1990-1993) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4686. Reserve: $5500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 10C 1880 Seated 10C 1880

MS67
 PCGS
37904837 		F-102a

Gem 		Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. An exceptional gem with mirrored fields, the obverse more so. In-hand viewing is suggested to enjoy the obverse color transition to center rose framed by sky blue and yellow gold at the borders. Copper-gold peripheral toning partially extends into the denomination. The overall eye appeal is further enhanced by completely struck motifs and reflective luster. The GFRC images can only hint at the dramatic bright light presentation. F-102a, a business strike from proof dies with broken 8 and 0 digits and die rust throughout the denomination. Approaching the condition census with seven approved at the CAC stickered grade and three finer. The CAC price guide listed $3,000 as fair value. Acquired August 2016 via private treaty. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4688. Reserve: $3000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 50C 1839 Seated 50C 1839
No Drapery
MS63+
 PCGS
85168787 		WB-4

Gem 		No Drapery, Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Original, hairline-free surfaces cover both sides of this Gold CAC example, with the overall appearance lighter in color than conveyed by the images. Varied shades appear as the coin is tilted, alternately revealing gold, blue, and copper colors on both sides, and the aesthetic appeal is strong. A few fields voids are noted above the rock, none of recent origin. WB-4, with die lines behind Liberty’s heel. Most stars are defined, while characteristic softness is present at the eagle’s left leg. CAC records 65 coins total, with five pieces at the MS64 grade and no pieces finer. While the mintage of this issue was healthy, the survival of a near-Gem example is strictly by chance, as collectors of the day were more drawn to colonial and other issues. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with Gold CAC approval. Ex. Newman/Col EHR Green (Heritage, November 2013), lot 33466, there presented as NGC MS64+ CAC (realized $61,687.50), later in the Branch Mint Collection, now in a PCGS MS63+ Gold CAC holder (GFRC, July 2021), at $55,000. PCGS #6230. Reserve: $57500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 50C 1840 Seated 50C 1840
Reverse of 1839
MS64+
 PCGS
81471362 		WB-1

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection. A brilliant figure of Liberty emerges from the crusty fields, framed by deeper blue patina at the periphery. The overall preservation level is exceptional, and this near-condition census piece will serve as an upgrade to all but the most advanced sets of Liberty Seated half dollars. Stars to the left are weakly impressed, while the eagle claws are well-defined. WB-1, with reverse die cracks. CAC reports 76 coins overall, with three coins at MS64, four pieces in MS65, and four at the MS66 level. The CAC price guide progresses from $4,350 in MS64 to $11,200 in MS65. Pricing a “plus” attribute is somewhat more art than science, and, in this case, the bidders will decide the appropriate increment above the MS64 value. Ex. Osprey collection (GFRC, June 2021), at $8,500. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6234. Reserve: $8000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 50C 1846 Seated 50C 1846
Tall Date
MS64
 PCGS
45362404 		WB-11

Choice 		Near-Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Scattered shades of smoky gray patina stand out against the frosty luster, surrounding by aqua color at the rims. The Tall Date WB-11 is a distinct variety, with a severe downward slope in the date. Additionally, the 1 and 4 in the date exhibit repunching. Most stars exhibit distinct centers, while the eagle’s claws are separated if faintly so. Obverse diagonal marks to the left are as struck, likely a remnant of the planchet rollers. CAC notes 55 pieces in all grades, with three coins in MS64 and five examples higher. The CAC price guide value is $6,750, advancing to $21,600 in MS65. Acquired from Great Collections. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6252. Reserve: $6250 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 50C 1855 Seated 50C 1855
With Arrows
MS64
 PCGS
33290557

Choice 		Near-Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Dusty gray patina reveals bits of underlying silver color, more so on the reverse. Light crust is evident around the protected portions of the eagle. Typically struck, with several soft stars. The 1855 Philadelphia With Arrows issue is not rare but remains more challenging than the 1853 and 1854 issues. This is an ideal selection for a type collector seeking additional rarity beyond common date status. CAC has certified 33 coins in all grades, a lower total among Seated halves, with four pieces in MS64 and four examples finer. The PCGS price guide is $5,100. Ex. Regency Auction 26 (Legend, May 2018), lot 573, realized $3,877.50. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6281. Reserve: $4500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 50C 1856O Seated 50C 1856-O

MS65
 PCGS
50003724 		WB-13

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection. A bold crescent of charcoal patina fills the stars, contrasting strongly with the brilliant center, while the reverse reveals copper shades to the lower right. Satiny luster flows from both sides, and the eye appeal is strong. Star centers are easily distinct, while claw joints to the left blend together. CAC has approved 92 pieces total, with ten coins in MS65 and just three examples finer. WB-13, with a die crack at Liberty’s shoulder and a vertical die line in the reverse shield horizontals. The CAC price guide is $5,250, a reasonable level given the advanced placement in the condition census. Ex. Pinnacle Rarities. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6288. Reserve: $5850 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 50C 1856S Seated 50C 1856-S

AU58 		PCGS
21124918 		WB-5

Choice 		Near-Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Early San Francisco coinage was not systematically collected at the time of issue, with the result that higher grade pieces tend to be scarcer than their Philadelphia counterparts. The 1856-S half is a case in point, with seven Mint State pieces reported by PCGS, as compared to 61 uncirculated Philadelphia examples of the same year. This is a ratio substantially higher than would be suggested strictly by the comparative mintage levels. The present coin exhibits even shading with rose-gray patina evident on both sides, surrounded by a few crusty bits at the rims. Strike is exceptional, with defined star points and cleanly separated claw knuckles. WB-5, with recut stars and a large mintmark. PCGS notes 168 coins total, with five pieces at the AU58 level. The PCGS price guide value is $6,750. Ex. New Jersey Collection (GFRC, December 2017), at $6,750. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder. PCGS #6289. Reserve: $6500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 50C 1857O Seated 50C 1857-O

MS64
 PCGS
34329349 		WB-1

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection. A medium dusting of crust covers both sides, more heavily on the reverse. The originality is immediately apparent, with antique, hairline-free surfaces easily visible under the skin. Star centers are sharp while separation of the left claw joints is evident, if weakly so. WB-1, with the date sloping down and a large mintmark. CAC has approved but 28 coins in all grades, a lower total among Seated half dollars, four pieces in MS64, and no examples finer. PCGS notes nine coins at MS64 and no pieces higher. The CAC price guide value is $7,900. Ex. Heritage (January 2018, lot 3720), at $6,000 – a prescient purchase on the part of the consignor, who was able to acquire this top-pop PCGS/CAC example at an attractive price. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6291. Reserve: $7500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 50C 1857S Seated 50C 1857-S

AU55
 PCGS
25018618 		WB-4

Choice 		Choice Original, Newtown Collection. Medium grey-plum patina covers both sides evenly, with steel-gray color peeking out from the protected areas. WB-4, with the date sloping down and a die scratch connecting the left wing to the leaf. CAC has certified 27 pieces in all grades, a single coin at AU55 (the present example), two coins in AU58, and just one piece finer, an outlier at MS66. The CAC price guide value is $3,000 in AU55, $3,450 in AU58, and soars to $90,000 in MS66. Ex. Oregon Beaver, GFRC May 2023, at $7,500. This transaction, at a level considerably higher than the CAC guide, is more indicative of the true rarity of the piece. Indeed, the PCGS price guide, without CAC certification, reflects a value of $5,500. Some coins trade infrequently, a challenge for price guide creators, and in these cases the expertise of a specialist dealer will more accurately reflect true market levels. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.6 (2013-2014) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6292. Reserve: $7500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 50C 1858 Seated 50C 1858

MS65
 PCGS
12615672

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection, Ex. Gardner. Swirling ebon and gold patina fills the fields of this Philadelphia piece, while protected areas of the obverse reveal an outline of steel-gray color. Gem luster is somewhat subdued at first glance but is easily evident under a light. Strike is typical, with stars 4-8 soft. CAC notes 126 coins in all grades, nine pieces at MS65, and two examples finer, both at MS66. The CAC price guide assigns a value of $5,200 in MS65, a reasonable level for a coin removed from top-pop status by only a single point. Ex. Heritage (May 2022, lot 3518), at $5,040, previously from Gardner IV (Heritage, October 2015), lot 98671, where it realized $4,230. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6293. Reserve: $5250 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 50C 1858O Seated 50C 1858-O

MS64
 PCGS
36167037 		WB-14

Choice 		Near-Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Frosty luster highlights the even gold and olive patina evident on both sides. A few of the protected areas reveal lighter silver-steel color, and the overall eye appeal is excellent. Strike is typical, with weakness in the eagle’s left leg. WB-14, with the date sloping upward and the mintmark tilted to the left. Production in this year was ample, and Bill Bugert identifies 41 die marriages for the issue. Despite the production level, exceeding seven million pieces, CAC has certified only 115 coins total, three examples in MS64, and six pieces finer. The CAC price guide indicates a value of $3,600 in MS64. Ex. Heritage (November 2018, lot 3689), at $2,640. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6294. Reserve: $3250 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 50C 1858S Seated 50C 1858-S

MS63
 PCGS
38255947 		WB-11

Choice 		Near-Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Brilliant, frosty luster flows from both sides, showcasing light patina that is largely confined to the protected areas. A thorough strike sharply renders all design elements, including the normally pesky claw joints. WB-11, with a downward sloping date and a tine in the dentil above (AM)E(RICA). CAC notes 23 pieces total, two coins in MS63, and a single example finer, at MS66. The CAC guide value is $5,600. Ex. Osprey Collection (GFRC May 2020), at $6,750. Remarkably, the Osprey collector located this coin in Asia, prior to consigning the piece to GFRC in 2020. Given the overall eye appeal, low CAC population, and superb technical detail, the present offering represents an important opportunity. PCGS Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6295. Reserve: $7500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 50C 1859 Seated 50C 1859

MS62
 PCGS
19510618 		WB-10

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection, Ex. Dick Osburn. Medium gray fields reveal varied color underneath as the coin is tilted under a light, including gold patina in the protected areas and deeper blue-green shades at the rims. WB-10, with obverse clashing and weak verticals in the reverse shield. A few stars are softly impressed while the reverse is more sharply rendered. CAC has approved 48 coins across all grades, two examples in MS62, and ten pieces finer. The CAC guide value is $1,000 in MS62. Ex. Heritage (August 2023, lot 51163), realized $1,920, previously from the Dick Osburn collection (Stack’s Bowers, August 2011), lot 7067 at $1,380. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. The label captures the Osburn Collection pedigree. PCGS #6296. Reserve: $1500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 50C 1859O Seated 50C 1859-O

MS63
 PCGS
21786106 		WB-7

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Light gold centers give way to concentric rings in the stars and legend, a favored “look” among collectors of silver coins. Maroon and aqua patina intermingles at the rims, and the eye appeal is exceptional. A powerful strike effectively brings up the star centers, feathers, and claw knuckles. While the 1859-O is a common date within the Liberty Seated half series, the visual attraction of the present coin rises well above that usually seen. WB-7, with the date sloping down and 9 centered above two dentils. CAC has approved 74 pieces total, five examples in MS63, and ten coins finer. The CAC price guide is $2,400, and a stronger result at auction will not be a surprise. Ex. Seal Beach (GFRC, April 2019), realized $2,600. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.2 (2004-2005) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6297. Reserve: $2850 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 50C 1859S Seated 50C 1859-S

MS64
 PCGS
06103536 		WB-8

Choice 		Near-Gem Original, Newtown Collection. The early San Francisco Seated halves were produced in lower quantities, as the western Mint was more focused on gold during the 1850s. This near-Mint State survivor exhibits frosty surfaces with thicker skin on the reverse. A quarter moon of charcoal patina covers the left stars, while the reverse reveals intermixed rose and olive patina with deeper shades at the legend. The strike is excellent, with distinct star centers and eagle feathers. WB-8, the “spiked foot” obverse, with a large mintmark touching the stem. CAC has approved 27 coins across all grades, four pieces in MS64, and four examples finer. CAC assigns a value of $6,000 in MSS64. Ex. Pinnacle Rarities. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6298. Reserve: $5000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 50C 1860 Seated 50C 1860

AU58
 PCGS
34159946 		WB-7

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Mirrored fields host a thick, colorful skin of vibrant shades including rose, blue-green, and electric blue. The figure of Liberty features steel-grey at the high points, and the contrast with the surrounding fields is visually arresting. The strike is typical, with soft stars to the right. Surfaces are largely smooth, with minimal chatter above the eagle. The aesthetic appeal is strong, and the multi-colored toning is hard to resist. WB-7, with the upper serif of F missing, a detail that is easy to miss but readily noticeable once encountered. CAC notes 31 pieces total, five coins in AU58, and eight examples at the Mint State level. The CAC price guide value is $675, and this piece will sell at a significant premium. Ex. Seal Beach (GFRC, April 2020), at $1,350. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6299. Reserve: $1350 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 50C 1860O Seated 50C 1860-O

MS65+
 PCGS
43203571 		WB-5

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Generous frost highlights the olive-gold patina evident in the stars and legend. The obverse exhibits more intense color while the reverse toning is largely confined to the protected areas. A complete strike fully impresses the star points and eagle claws. WB-5, with a crack to the right of star 8, and a large mintmark tilted to the right. This is the Type II hub, with a long base of L in HALF. CAC notes 75 pieces total, five coins in MS65, and three examples in MS66. The CAC price guide is $6,750 in MS65 and rises to $25,900 in MS66, while PCGS quotes $7,000 in MS65, $8,500 in MS65+, and $22,500 in MS66. Ex. Rare Coin Wholesalers. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6300. Reserve: $8000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 50C 1860S Seated 50C 1860-S

MS64
 PCGS
47451989 		WB-1

Choice 		Near-Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Frosty silver surfaces lead to attractive toning at the rims, an effective more fully appreciated with in-person inspection. The strike is exceptional, with the stars rising well above the plane of the planchet. WB-1, with a low date and large mintmark. This piece is tied for top honors at CAC and PCGS, and, given the overall eye appeal, will draw significant attention. CAC has approved but 22 coins total, two pieces in MS64, and no examples higher. The situation at PCGS is similarly challenging, with eight grading events in MS64 and none finer. The CAC price guide is $9,750, while PCGS indicates a value of $18,500. The rare coin market is not perfectly efficient, and price guides struggle to reflect the true market value of thinly traded items. As PCGS Coin Facts indicates, the “market velocity” of the 1860-S half in MS63/MS64 grades is less than one piece per year. In this case, the sale of this same coin in 2023 represents the most important data point. Ex. Regency Auction 61 (Legend, November 2023), lot 131, realized $14,687.50. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6301. Reserve: $15000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 50C 1861 Seated 50C 1861

MS66
 PCGS
06638382

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection, Abundant luster flows from the surfaces of the GFRC-rated Gem example, easily radiating through the medium, colorful skin. A light source reveals magenta, blue-green, and khaki-tan patina on both sides, and the eye appeal is compelling. Stars 12-13 are soft, while the eagle exhibits well-defined claws. This piece is tied for finest known at CAC, which has approved 120 coins total, with nine examples in MS66. The CAC price guide suggests a value of $8,250. As a sole finest known this piece might be valued in the $25k range, but the additional examples reported by CAC create a price point that is much more accessible. This piece would be ideal for a high-grade type set, illustrating the Type II hub of the No Motto design, the Type II reverse hub being introduced in 1858. Ex. Witter Coin. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6302. Reserve: $8250 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 50C 1861O Seated 50C 1861-O
CSA Issue
MS66
 PCGS
6576629 		W-14

Gem 		Bisected Date/Speared Olive Bud, Gem Original, Newtown Collection, The popularity of the 1861-O half dollar represents a serendipitous combination of a good story, good scholarship, and good supply. The transition of the New Orleans Mint authority during this year is well known, and the work of Randy Wiley has put forth well-reasoned speculation that correlates the die varieties with the various coining authorities. Finally, the release of the SS Republic hoard of 1861-O half dollars has made the issue ubiquitous in the numismatic marketplace, with die marriage sets drawing enthusiastic collector interest. This W-14 example, attributed to the CSA coining authority, exhibits a bisected date and speared olive bud. Bugert rates this variety as R-4 in terms of scarcity, tied for the rarest among CSA die marriages. The luster is all there, and the abundant, frosty flash produces active cartwheels. Stars to the right are soft while the eagle claws and feathers are sharp. CAC has certified 117 pieces, with three coins, including the present example, tied for pop-top at MS66. Similarly, the PCGS census reveals six pieces at MS66 and no coins finer. The CAC price guide is $21,600, while PCGS stands at $27,500. Ex. DW Collection of 1861 U.S. Coins and Patterns (Great Collections, February 2023), realized $22,375. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.0 (1998-2002) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6303. Reserve: $22500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 50C 1861S Seated 50C 1861-S

MS64
 PCGS
21677460 		WB-6

Choice 		Near-Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Medium color evenly blankets both sides, with rose, blue-green, and gold patina evident. Frosty luster is consistent with the elevated technical grade, and the overall appeal is excellent. Nicely struck, with the reverse detail superior due to obverse die polishing. This example is instructive to study with the Bugert reference at hand, bearing in mind the equation “detail equals strike plus die state.” WB-6, with weak obverse dentils and a die crack joining the arrow tips. Regardless of the technical aspects, this is simply a pleasing example of a scarce coin, especially when considering its originality. CAC has certified 40 pieces total, including two examples in MS64 and six coins finer. The CAC price guide is $6,750. Ex. Regency Auctions 39 (Legend, July 2020), lot 11 at $6,462.50, from the BigMo Civil War Collection. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6306. Reserve: $7000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 50C 1862 Seated 50C 1862

AU58
 PCGS
27255176 		WB-1

Choice 		Near-Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Rose-gray patina fills the protected areas on each side, while the fields and central devices are less toned. As is typical for the Civil War period, Mint production diminished, with just over a quarter million Philadelphia pieces struck in this year. A few lines in the left obverse field account for the technical grade. Star centers are defined, while a few elements of the eagle’s left leg blend together. WB-1, and quickly attributable as such, with a broken 6 in the date. CAC has approved 40 coins, with five examples in AU58 and 14 pieces finer. This is a top-heavy distribution and reflects a “hard money” environment where silver and gold coinage circulated less than normal. The CAC price guide value is $1,350. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.6 (2013-2014) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6307. Reserve: $1500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 50C 1862S Seated 50C 1862-S

MS64
 PCGS
31377347 		WB-1

Choice 		Near-Gem Original, Newtown Collection, Ex. Newman. A splash of crust covers a frosty rose-gray palette, accompanied by mixed olive patina evident in the protected areas. The surfaces are strongly original, and the antique, medium skin has clearly developed over a long period of time. A few stars lack centers, while most of the eagle feathers are distinct. WB-1, with a diagonal die crack connecting 1 and the dentil to the left. CAC has certified 35 examples, including three pieces in MS64 and one coin finer, in MS66. The CAC price guide is $7,500. With the MS66 outlier valued at $51,800, this piece is a natural selection for most advanced collections. Ex. Witter Coin, previously from Newman II (Heritage Auctions, November 2013), lot 33733, realized $11,162.50, there certified as NGC MS64 CAC. The Newman piece in turn originated from the Col. Green collection, acquired by Newman and the St. Louis dealer Burdette G. Johnson in the early 1940s. The Col. Green collection is the stuff of legend, formed by Col. E. H. R. Green following the 1916 death of his mother Hetty Green, the so-called “witch of Wall Street.” Acquisition of the Green coins immediately established Newman as one of the foremost U.S. collectors, a reputation reinforced as he began to publish related research in the subsequent years. Housed in a PCGS Gen 5.0 holder with CAC approval. The label documents the Eric P. Newman Collection. PCGS #6308. Reserve: $7500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 50C 1863 Seated 50C 1863

MS64
 PCGS
13565456 		WB-7

Choice 		Near-Gem Original, Newtown Collection. The scarcity of Seated coinage with original surfaces has long been known to specialists, but the CAC census, now in its seventeenth year, offers quantitative proof of the situation. This Civil War-dated half dollar is a typical example, with only 26 pieces reported by CAC across all grades. Even gray and olive surfaces host silver patches in the stars and legend, with additional shades of blue-gray at the rims and protected areas. Luster is frosty, with swirling cartwheels. Nicely struck, as is the rule for 1863 halves, with only a touch of softness in the eagle’s left leg. This is a better Philadelphia date, with just over half a million pieces struck. CAC has certified two pieces in MS64 and five finer examples. The CAC price guide value is $2,750. The PCGS price guide weighs in at $3,000, but the more controlling point is the complete lack of recent sales, with PCGS Coin Facts listing no sales since 2013. The previous GFRC sale is more in line with current values. Ex. GFRC (Sunset Collection, March 2021), realized $5,275. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6309. Reserve: $5000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 50C 1863S Seated 50C 1863-S

MS64+
 PCGS
25388684 		WB-4

Gem 		Superb Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Exceptionally flashy surfaces quickly grab the eye, and this piece easily stands out amidst a display of Seated half dollars. Tannish-gold overlays are occasionally evident, but the first impression remains the radiant luster. Stars 7-8 lack centers while the reverse detail is strong throughout, better than usually seen. WB-4, as readily indicated by the broken mintmark and a date style sloping upward. CAC notes 43 coins total, with seven pieces in MS64 and a single coin finer, in MS65. The CAC price guide value is $6,900 in MS64, rising to $15,100 in MS65. One runs out of superlatives when considering the entirety of the Newtown collection, but this lustrous, GFRC-rated Superb Gem example deserves special attention as one of the standout pieces in the set. Ex. Boylston IV (Legend, Regency Auction 57, February 2023), lot 182, realized $8,812.50. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.6 (2013-2014) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6310. Reserve: $8850 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 50C 1864 Seated 50C 1864

MS64
 PCGS
32431136 		WB-8

Choice 		Near-Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Even color presents frosty, silver-gray surfaces, with the reverse more intensely toned. Details are sharp throughout, with textured stars and distinct feathers. WB-8, with a centered date and die cracks connecting the left stars. As is typical for Civil War pieces, production was lower in this year, with 379,100 Philadelphia examples coined. This piece quickly falls out of “type coin” status as such, and examples are desirable even in low grades. The present coin is decidedly not in the “lower grades” camp, revealing not only a high degree of originality but a strong technical grade to boot. CAC notes 32 examples total, including four pieces in MS64, one example in MS65, and three coins in MS67. The CAC guide value is $4,400. Ex. Park Avenue Numismatics. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6311. Reserve: $4500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 50C 1864S Seated 50C 1864-S

MS61 		PCGS
29733631 		WB-4

Original 		Near-Choice Original, Newtown Collection. Active cartwheel luster imparts a satiny texture, highlighting light copper-gold patina on both sides. The satiny luster is indicative of die erosion, most noticeable in the space beneath the reverse shield, the high point of the die. A few micro ticks on Liberty's upper body are consistent with the assigned grade. Nicely struck, with most star points evident and sharp detail in the claws and feathers. WB-4, with a wide, broken S. The reverse die crack connecting (HAL)F to the rim is just starting to form. PCGS reports 299 pieces total, two coins in MS61, and 14 examples finer. The PCGS price guide value is $3,250 in MS61. Ex. GFRC (December 2017), at $2,500, from the New Jersey Collection. While Newtown Seated halves carry well-recognized pedigrees such as Bender, Newman, and Gardner, the New Jersey provenance is equally remarkable in its own way, representing the efforts of an astute, old-time collector who was not afraid to pursue Seated coinage in the 1960s and 1970s, a time when interest in the series was less intense. Housed in a PCGS Gen 5.0 holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6312. Reserve: $2500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 50C 1865 Seated 50C 1865

MS66
 PCGS
05059463 		WB-3

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Ample, satiny luster flows from the surfaces of the GFRC-rated Gem example, with aqua and rose rim color evident as the piece is tilted under a light. The overall flash is readily apparent, and the eye appeal is strong. Interior star detail is soft, while the eagle feathers and claws are more distinct. WB-3, with a die gouge in the dentils, above Liberty’s head to the left, and a clash in the lower right reverse shield. CAC notes 28 pieces total, six coins in MS66, and a single example finer at MS67. The CAC price guide value in MS66 is $12,000, advancing sharply to $40,800 in MS67. The minimal CAC population is among the lower totals in the series, and the scarcity of certain Seated halves with original preservation is not yet fully appreciated by the market. Ex. Legend Numismatics, previously from Heritage Auctions (June 2020, lot 3069), at $9,300. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6313. Reserve: $11500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 50C 1865S Seated 50C 1865-S

MS62
 PCGS
18472359 		WB-5

Choice 		Choice Original, Newtown Collection. Rose-grey color is marked by light crust in the protected areas, while a few bits of steel-silver patina are evident in the stars and legend. Antique surfaces are clearly original, and the overall eye appeal is nice for the grade. WB-5, with an upward sloping date and a die crack above (UN)I(TED). CAC records 30 pieces total, a single coin in MS62 (the present offering), and four examples finer. The CAC price guide value is $3,900. Earlier branch Mint coinage tends to be scarce in Mint State preservation, as few contemporary collectors paid attention to mintmarks. The 1865-S half is typical, with just five Mint State pieces noted by CAC, as compared to 11 Philadelphia coins of the same year, even though the San Francisco mintage was higher. Ex. BigMo Civil War Collection (Legend Regency Auction #39, July 2020), lot 89, at $4,465. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6314. Reserve: $5000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 50C 1866 Seated 50C 1866
With Motto
MS65
 PCGS
12108941 		WB-1

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Medium crust reveals a layer of golden skin atop the frosty surfaces of this GFRC-rated Gem example, with deeper blue-gray color at the rims. WB-1, with the top of a 6 in the dentils below the rightmost 6. The reverse die cracks are not yet developed. Star points are evident, while the detail around the eagle’s left leg is less distinct. As with many of the half dollars of the Civil War and Reconstruction era, production was lower, and this issue easily rises above “common date” status with less than a million pieces struck. CAC has certified 34 coins in all grades, three pieces in MS65, and three examples finer. The CAC price guide value is $7,300. Ex. Witter Coin, earlier from Heritage (July 2008, lot 549), at $6,325. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6319. Reserve: $8000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 50C 1866S Seated 50C 1866-S
With Motto
MS65+
 PCGS
43300428 		WB-9

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Ex. Eliasberg. Blazing surfaces reveal touches of gold patina on both sides, and the frosty flash is fully consistent with the assigned grade if not more so. Indeed, the visual “pop” is more impressive than conveyed by the images, and this piece requires in-person viewing to fully appreciate the radiant luster. A few tiny bits of crust are evident here and there. Stars are soft, while the eagle claws are sharp. WB-9, with traces of 8 and 6 in the obverse dentils. CAC notes 22 examples total, one coin in MS65 (the present piece), and a sole example finer, at MS66. The CAC price guide value at MS65 is $15,100, rising to $25,900 in MS66. The PCGS census is equally challenging, with one coin in MS65, one piece in MS65+ (the present example), and one finer coin at MS66. Ex. Regency Auction 48 (Legend, October 2021), lot 115, at $17,625, previously from the Eliasberg Collection (Bowers & Merena, April 1997), lot 2004, at $9,350. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder with CAC approval. The label documents the Eliasberg pedigree. PCGS #6320. Reserve: $18250 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 50C 1866S Seated 50C 1866-S
No Motto
MS63
 PCGS
5780603 		WB-1

Choice 		Near-Choice Original, Newtown Collection, Ex. Eliasberg. Even copper-rose patina blankets both sides of this last year of issue No Motto example. WB-1, the only die pair for the issue. The No Motto design for this year is far scarcer than the With Motto type and represents one of the better-date San Francisco pieces in the Seated half series. Die production remained involved well into the 19th century, and the desire of Mint personnel to reuse the 1865 No Motto reverse die at the beginning of 1866 is typical of Mint practice. CAC notes 40 pieces total, three coins in MS63, a single example in MS65, and two outliers at MS67. The CAC price guide value is $19,200. Ex. Regency Auction 57 (Legend, February 2023), lot 185, realized $15,862,50, previously from the famed Eliasberg Collection (Bowers & Merena, April 1997), lot 2002, at $7,150. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.0 (1998-2002) holder with CAC approval. The label documents the Eliasberg pedigree. PCGS #6315. Reserve: $17000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 50C 1867 Seated 50C 1867

MS63 		PCGS
32230466 		WB-9

Choice 		Choice Original, Newtown Collection. Medium skin reveals maroon, olive, and gray patina, more heavily in the protected areas around the stars and date. The reverse is more thickly toned with similar coloration. Luster consistent with the grade is easily evident as the coin is tilted under a light. WB-9, with a die line under the ball of the foot. Typically struck, with weakness in the eagle’s left leg. The 1867 half is an infrequently traded coin, with PCGS Coin Facts listing only seven sales of MS63 pieces since 2004. Such opportunities occur from time to time in the Liberty Seated series, with the population data now confirming what astute collectors have known for a long time. PCGS has certified 202 pieces, 13 coins in MS63, and 18 examples finer. The PCGS price guide value is $2,500. Ex. Heritage (December 2015, lot 4408), at $1,292.50. Housed in a PCGS Gen 5.0 holder. PCGS #6321. Reserve: $1750 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 50C 1867S Seated 50C 1867-S

AU58
 PCGS
84165788 		WB-2

Choice 		Choice Original, Newtown Collection. Silver-gray surfaces admit traces of gold color, with a few crusty bits evident in both shields. WB-2, with a clashed obverse and slightly high date. Right stars are softly impressed while most of claw joints exhibit separation if faintly so. CAC notes 38 pieces, eight coins in AU58, and but two examples in Mint State, one at MS61 and another at MS64+. Remarkably, PCGS reports 38 grading events at the Mint State level, which only emphasizes the rarity of original pieces. The CAC guide value is $1,350. Ex. David Kahn. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6322. Reserve: $2000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 50C 1868 Seated 50C 1868

MS63
 PCGS
09707319 		WB-1

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Most collectors are not pursuing finest known examples, and pieces at the lower Mint State grades form a sweet spot combining exceptional preservation and significantly lower price. This completely hammered example is held back only by a few field lines, consistent with the assigned grade. Luster is brilliant and frosty, with swirling cartwheels. Silver surfaces host light russet toning in the stars and legend, with the central figures nearly untoned. Stars emerge strongly from the planchet, while the claw and feather details are needle-sharp. WB-1, with a high date and die line in the eagle’s mouth. CAC has certified 25 coins total, three pieces in MS63, and five pieces finer. The CAC price guide value is $2,400, while PCGS indicates a value of $3,000 at the same grade. Ex. Sunset Collection (GFRC, March 2021), at $5,575. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6323. Reserve: $3500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 50C 1868S Seated 50C 1868-S

MS64+
 PCGS
34815113 		WB-8

Choice 		Near-Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Silver-gray centers lead toward subtle rose and gold patina at the rims, which exhibit scattered crust on both sides. Frosty luster is ample for the grade, and a light source immediately activates the near-Gem flash. WB-8, with recut stars to the left and a small mintmark. This is an early die state without advanced die cracks. Stars to the left are soft, while the reverse detail is excellent throughout. CAC has approved 29 examples, with three coins in MS64 and a single piece finer, at MS65. PCGS notes two coins in MS65 and one example finer at MS66. The CAC price guide indicates a value of $6,600 in MS64 and $15,100 in MS65. Ex. Heritage (October 2018, lot 3055), at $5,040. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6324. Reserve: $7000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 50C 1870CC Seated 50C 1870-CC

AU55 		PCGS
5651137 		WB-2

Choice 		Choice Original, Newtown Collection. Apart from the 1878-S and the virtually unobtainable 1853-O No Arrows, this is the key date in the Seated half series. Mirrored fields and sharp reflective luster present steel-blue surfaces to full effect. The obverse strike is sharp with distinct star points while the reverse is a touch soft beneath the shield. The curved line at the top of the right wing is on the holder, as is the line from S to the top of the eagle's head. The marks within the reverse shield are as struck, the result of a clash with the obverse die. The highest piece certified by CAC is AU53, and the bar to make a "top pop" coin at CAC tends to be extraordinarily high. PCGS has certified a single example at AU55 (this coin), one piece at AU58 and five coins in Mint State. The PCGS price guide value is $65,000. The eye appeal of the present coin is strong, and the rarity is undeniable - truly a prize for the Seated half or Carson City collector. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.0 (1998-2002) holder. Ex. Seal Beach Collection (GFRC, April 2020), at $55,000. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.0 (1998-2002) holder. PCGS #6328. Reserve: $56500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday March 22nd
Seated 10C 1837 Seated 10C 1837
No Stars, Small Date
MS65
 PCGS
21314594 		F-104

Gem 		No Stars, Small Date, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. An extraordinary gem in all regards as both sides are draped in warm frosted luster with rose-red and sea-green toning. The surfaces are fully pristine other than a single tick to the left of the clasp. The reverse was previously clashed with a Large Date obverse and presents die clash marks below DI(ME) and across the ribbons and stems. The Small Date punch can be easily distinguished by a round top 7 digit. The Small Date is the better of the two 1837 date punch varieties with the CAC census reported at 59 examples with only five finer. The CDN CAC guide is presently $11,900 as reference. Heritage Auctions, 2003 Long Beach Sale, Lot #330. Housed in original PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4562. Reserve: $12500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday May 10th
Seated 10C 1849O Seated 10C 1849-O

MS64
 PCGS
05625131 		F-101b

Gem 		CAC Tied Finest, Large O, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. The challenge in locating gem Mint State New Orleans dimes continues with the 1849 date. Of the 300,000 struck, few Mint State survivors are known. The PCGS population stands at eleven certified with four CAC approved. The struggle is further exacerbated by poor mint workmanship, including weak strikes coupled with rusted and lapped dies. Based on research background, this example was acquired during May 2006 via Legend Numismatics.as one of the finest survivors to arrive at the market in modern times. The preservation is exceptional with steely-frosted luster that is consistent on both sides. Natural rose, aquamarine, and blues shades are a testament to the strict originality. F-101 with a Large O mintmark and a die pairing notorious for partial strikes. Though Liberty's head is not fully struck, this example is likely condition census for strike robustness. Tied for finest at CAC with a price guide value listed at $17,300. Housed in an as acquired PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with 2014 CAC approval. PCGS #4592. Reserve: $19000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday May 10th
Seated 10C 1850O Seated 10C 1850-O

MS67 Star 		NGC
1748227002 		F-103

Gem 		Tied Finest Known, Exceptional Gem, Gerry Fortin Collection. The Fortin Collection presents the finest 1850 Small O dime which shares the title with a PCGS certified Large O example. Granular mint frost dominates the obverse while the reverse mint bloom is in the steely realm. Once again, a hammered strike was a purchase imperative. All devices are intricately detailed with sharp hair curls and facial characteristics. The overall eye appeal is exceptional, thus being recognized with an NGC Star designation. Photographing this dime proved to be challenging due to the intense center luster that is framed by darker peripheral copper-gold. F-103, the lone Small O die pair of that year. Greer indicates that the Small O is the scarcest of the three mintmark sizes followed by the Medium O, and finally the Large O. Acquired August 2004 via Carter Numismatics as a present to me upon releasing The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors online reference at that summer ANA event, A well hidden break in the right obverse field luster precluded CAC approval. Housed in NGC Gen 14 (2003-2004) holder. PCGS #4594. Reserve: $27500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday May 10th
Seated 10C 1851O Seated 10C 1851-O

MS63 		NGC
1600507002 		F-101

Choice 		Exceptionally Difficult in Mint State, Choice Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. The Fortin Collection auction arrives at the 1851 New Orleans issue, a date that is more challenging in Mint State than its earlier 1843-O and 1845-O counterparts. Since the mid-1990s, a search for an originally toned and fully struck specimen has proven unsuccessful. This leads to a conclusion that the 1851-O issue is the key New Orleans Mint State date. The CAC census validates this determination as a single MS61 example has been approved. The mintage is reported to be 400,000 from a single die pair, an elevated production number as Liberty Seated dime dies typically saw end of life at or before 250,000 strikes. To accomplish the mintage, the mint employees carefully maintained the dies with successive lapping resulting in the loss of device details as the output grew. Survivors at the AU level will exhibit lightly mirrored fields due to die continuance. This dime was struck from early die state rusted dies yielding a bold definition of the lightly frosted motifs. The bright light eye appeal, for the issue, is noteworthy including light rose-gold toning across the lower reverse. I have examined several of the PCGS MS62 and MS63 survivors and noted an uncharacteristic cloth toning pattern with vivid colors outside the realm of natural toning that was not suitable for inclusion in the Fortin Collection. This offering best suited my collecting criteria given its overall presentation. Acquired via private treaty during August 2002. Housed in NGC Gen 7 (1997-2000) holder. PCGS #4596. Reserve: $14500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday May 10th
Seated 10C 1856S Seated 10C 1856-S

MS63+
 PCGS
25346849 		F-101

Gem 		Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. This condition census lot exhibits pale gold iridescence overlaying satiny mint luster. Sharp struck and well preserved warranting a GFRC-Gem quality rating. The initial year of Seated dime production at the San Francisco Mint with only 70,000 struck. An issue that was not preserved given the demand for small change on the western frontier. Problem free survivors in circulated grades are a challenge for present day collectors let alone a prized example certified as Choice Mint State. Only one of two certified by PCGS at grade and beware of double counting between the MS63/MS63+ populations. CAC has approved 17 coins in total, three pieces in MS63, and two examples finer. The CAC price guide suggests $17,300 as fair value. Stack's Bowers, March 2014 Baltimore Sale, Lot #4014. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.6 (2013-2014) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4613. Reserve: $17500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday May 10th
Seated 10C 1858O Seated 10C 1858-O

MS65
 PCGS Rattler
3069573 		F-101

Gem 		Superb Originality, Condition Census, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. Yet another dime that deserves its story told. Purchased via private treaty from a GFRC client during April 2018 with no auction records. Our consignor was emptying a bank box replete with Seated proofs and gem $20 Saints. Among those holdings was this 1858-O dime as purchased during the early days of TPG grading. This lot never saw the light of day until offered to GFRC. This amazing gem bellows originality with richly toned golden-green shades and glowing satiny luster. Spinning cartwheels are a joy under angled lighting. A completely executed strike is atypical as the date is notorious for strike variability. Worthy of its certified grade and potential the finest of the three CAC approved MS65s with a lone MS66 finer. F-101 from a single die pair. Auction lot viewing is recommended if considering a bid due to the stunning presentation. The CAC price guide lists $10,500 as fair value. Housed in PCGS Gen 1.2 (1986-1989) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4617. Reserve: $10000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday May 10th
Seated 10C 1859S Seated 10C 1859-S

AU55 		PCGS
3523603 		F-101

Original 		Early San Francisco Key Date, Near-Choice Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. Ex. O'Donnell. Residual white steely-frosted luster is readily apparent under a bright light with the surfaces responding well to angled lighting. The strike is close to complete with Liberty's head and the gown line being a touch soft. Die rust is readily apparent in the shield and the left facing arm while die chips are evident at stars 3 through 6 and at star 12. A lone tick by star 12 warrants mention. The 1859 San Francisco issue is undoubtedly the key date, along with the 1846 Philadelphia issue, within the With Stars series with a mintage of only 60,000. The date is brutally challenging in choice AU on better as CAC has yet to approve a single example in all AU grades and only two in MInt State. My quest for an upgrade, for this offered example, was lost when the Simpson MS62 CAC reached the market while working full time in mainland China. The PCGS population is four at grade with the Tom Bender AU55 specimen realizing $28,800 during its Heritage January 2023 sale. The PCGS price guide estimates $14,500 as current mark value, which appears conservative given the Bender auction record. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.0 (1998-2002) holder. PCGS #4621. Reserve: $16000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday May 10th
Seated 10C 1861 Seated 10C 1861
Type 2 Obverse
MS65
 PCGS
11475261 		F-106

Gem 		Type 2 Obverse, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. The Type 2 Obverse results from a subsequent redesign to improve the striking characteristic by Longacre as the Paquet inspired Type 1 was too weak. The Type 1 design is the scarcer of the two but not by a wide margin. This example is superbly original and richly toned with a thicker obverse skin while glowing frosted luster radiates from the reverse. A colorful piece with a blend of copper-rose, cobalt-blue and olive-gold colors that are a bit more vivid on the reverse. Easily securing a GFRC-Gem rating with smooth pristine surfaces and high-grade eye appeal. CAC census is 32 total with four finer. $1,400 is the CAC price guide value for reference. Stack's & Bowers, June 2010 Baltimore Sale, Lot #1811. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4633. Reserve: $1400 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday May 10th
Seated 10C 1861S Seated 10C 1861-S

MS62
 PCGS
60159874 		F-101

Gem 		Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. The relatively low mintage of 172,500 pieces doesn't even begin to explain the scarcity of this challenging Civil War era S-mint, particularly in XF or better condition. PCGS has certified eight in Mint State while CAC has approved seven within a total census of 23. As a first year of design, the notoriety allowed for a few to be preserved by those curious within the western frontier. Brilliant satiny surfaces are intense, coupled with vibrant cartwheels under a bright light leading to a tremendous viewing experience. A hammered strike provides insights into the short lived Type 1 Obverse design hub. Conservatively graded with no upgrade attempts since acquisition. The CAC price guide lists $12,100 at grade with a jump to $21,600 at MS63. Heritage Auctions, January 2004 FUN Sale, Lot #5614. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.3 (2005) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4634. Reserve: $17500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday May 10th
Seated 10C 1865S Seated 10C 1865-S

MS63
 PCGS OGH
4580332 		F-101

Gem 		Rare Complete Strike, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection, Ex. Eliasberg. Astute students of the Liberty Seated dime series should immediately note the differentiated strike offered by the Eliasberg 1865-S. Nearly all strikes from the F-101 die pairing will exhibit partial, and worse, missing heads. When acquired January 1997 via private treaty, this specimen exposed the beauty of a complete Liberty portrait coupled with a brilliant obverse with deeply basined die, polished to provide a prooflike surface. Partially mirrored reverse fields are also noted with frosted motifs while surfaces are unabraded. No auction records are available since the Bowers & Merena May 20-22, 1996, New York City Eliasberg Sale. Featured as the F-101 plate coin, with Small Weak S, within the Fortin Liberty Seated Dime online reference. Tied at the MS63 level within the CAC census with two finer. Housed in PCGS Gen 3.1 (1993-1998) holder with CAC approval. The label documents the Eliasberg pedigree. PCGS #4642. Reserve: $17500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday May 10th
Seated 10C 1866 Seated 10C 1866

MS66
 PCGS
27382710 		F-102b

Gem 		Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection, Ex. New England Museum Collection. The well recognized New England Museum specimen with splendid gunmetal blue and russet toning along with peripheral gold on both sides. Bright light exposure reveals sharp reflectance consistent with proof strikes. A fully executed strike is apparent on all the devices. F-102b with lightly clashed dies as a circulation strike with only 8,000 produced. Held in a New England museum for generations and first auctioned by Stack's & Bowers at the May 2013 ANA National Money Show Sale, Lot #207. An incredibly original and condition census example that warrants in-hand inspection prior to bidding for appreciating the reserve that is consistent with the 2013 record auction price. Six examples have been CAC approved at the MS66 grade with a single finer. The CAC price guide stands at $4,900 while PCGS quotes $6,250. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.6 (2013-2014) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4643. Reserve: $12500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday May 10th
Seated 10C 1869S Seated 10C 1869-S

MS67
 PCGS OGH
4152091 		F-102

Gem 		Finest Known, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. Honors for the third "finest known" in the Fortin Collection goes to the 1869-S issue, a scarce date in Mint State. This lone MS67 certified example suddenly appeared within a Great Collections auction during 2021 with no prior auction appearances. The preservation is flawless with deeply frosted luster and swirling cartwheels. Obverse motifs are fully impressed while the reverse shows typical weakness at the upper left wheat grains. A phenomenal specimen with charm that will last a collecting lifetime. F-102 die pairing with a Small Weak S. Utilized as the plate coin within The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors online reference. The CAC price guide indicates $26,400 as market value while PCGS quotes $30,000. Acquired April 2021 via Great Collections auction. Housed in PCGS Gen 3.1 (1993-1998) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4650. Reserve: $26000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday May 10th
Seated 10C 1871S Seated 10C 1871-S

MS65+
 PCGS
06863865 		F-101

Gem 		Second Finest Known, Repunched Date, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection, Ex. Bender. This 1871-S repunched date example is close to unimprovable given its status as the second finest known at PCGS and CAC. Rich granular frosted luster is brilliant with faint gold at the obverse rims. The reverse radiance is equally captivating with beautiful blue and mauve patina and swirling cartwheels. The design elements are sharply struck, including Liberty's head, the denomination, and the grains in the corn and wheat stalks, areas that are often weak. A few minute chatter marks on the reverse above ONE account for the grade while the obverse is unquestionably pristine. F-101 with bold repunching above the 18 digits and a Small Weak S mintmark. The PCGS price guide plate coin. CAC reports two at the MS65 grade with a single finer. The CAC guide lists $15,800 as fair value without a value for the (+) grade. Acquired via private treaty. Ex. Heritage Auctions, February 2023 Long Beach Signature Sale Lot# 3656 (Tom Bender), Jason Carter (5/2009), and Eugene Gardner Part II (Heritage 10/2014), Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder with CAC approval. The label documents the Bender Collection pedigree. PCGS #4655. Reserve: $16500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday May 10th
Seated 10C 1873S Seated 10C 1873-S
With Arrows
MS64
 PCGS
14915765 		F-102

Gem 		Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. Worthy of a GFRC-Gem quality rating, this lot is clearly differentiated when compared with others certified at the same grade. Mirrored fields are noted on both sides with undisturbed reflectivity. A bright light exposes peripheral orange-gold on the obverse and concentric rings of copper, orange, and green-gold on the reverse. The strike is hammered with all subtle device features being deeply impressed. The overall preservation and eye appeal suggests an upgrade possibility since Fortin has left nearly all lots in their original early holders. F-102 with repunched 18 digits and a Small Block S mintmark. The plate coin within the Fortin Liberty Seated Dime online refence. The CAC census lists 25 approved examples with only three finer. The CAC $3,800 price guide value is understated for this lot. Acquired August 2009 via Carter Numismatics. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4667. Reserve: $4500 Auction Opens
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Seated 10C 1875CC Seated 10C 1875-CC
Below Wreath
MS65
 PCGS
12013956 		F-106

Gem 		Tied CAC Finest, Mintmark Below, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. The 1875-CC dime is divided into two obvious varieties as determined by the location of the mintmark. The Below Wreath variety is the scarcer of the two with this lot being a strictly original representative. Both sides exhibit heavy satin luster beneath variable antique silver color. The strike is sharp, with weakness seemingly being limited to the high points of the upper left wreath. Below Wreath F-106 with the reuse of the obverse die after pairing with an In Wreath reverse. The CAC census reports 46 approved in all grades with none finer. $4,500 is offered as fair market value per the CDN CAC guide. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4674. Reserve: $4500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday May 10th
Seated 10C 1875S Seated 10C 1875-S
In Wreath
MS65
 PCGS
50119580 		F-103a

Gem 		Mintmark Above, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. A rare coin in gem grades as the Above Wreath variety is now acknowledged to be scarcer than the Below Wreath variety. Astute collectors should step back and consider that CAC has only approved eight in full gem from a combined mintage of 9 million for both variations. An overburdened San Francisco Mint resulted in poor workmanship for much of the issue. This lot deserves the GFRC "luster bomb" designation and clearly is an upgrade candidate given today's luster centric grading standards. The frosted radiance is equally stunning on both sides from pristine untoned surfaces. F-106a as struck from severely eroded dies and a fully shattered reverse. CAC notes 19 approved in all grades with three finer. The CAC suggested fair market value at $2,250 suffers from mintage bias as a finest known has to be valued at more than $4,500 at the MS66 level. Acquired March 2000 via Heritage Rare Coins. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4676. Reserve: $3000 Auction Opens
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Seated 10C 1876CC Seated 10C 1876-CC
Type 2 Reverse
MS64
 PCGS
03190357 		F-101

Gem 		Condition Census Type 2 Reverse, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. The 1876-CC Type 2 reverse is scarce in all grades while being consistently well struck. Greer points out that "Surprisingly, at least five Mint State Type II examples are known" with rumors of a hoard being the source. Mint State examples are seen as both frosted and lightly mirrored. This lot radiates thick frosted luster with the reverse radiance at the superb gem level. As expected, the strike is fully executed including sharply defined reverse wheat grains, notable for the With Legend design hub. F-101 with a repunched 6 digit. CAC has approved only two circulated coins with the Fortin lot not recorded specific to the variety. PCGS reports this lot and a single MS64+ finer. Scotman's October 2003 Collector's Auction, Lot #553. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. The label reads Type 2 Rev FS-901 (FS-005). PCGS #145501. Reserve: $3250 Auction Opens
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Seated 10C 1876S Seated 10C 1876-S
Type 1 Reverse
MS66
 PCGS
12177285 		F-109
Gem 		Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. A stunning premium Type 1 gem, this dime is highly lustrous with brilliant steely-frosted silver surfaces as the bright light performance being compelling. An untoned survivor with a pronounced strike and bold motifs. F-109 with high downward sloping date and die doubling in the denomination. This date has been challenging is gem Mint State though the PCGS population report suggests otherwise. During the 2010-2015 era, this date was a solid $3,500+ at the offered grade. CAC reports 37 approved in all grades, notably low for a mintage of over 10 million. The CDN CAC guide indicates $2,400 as fair value with common date bias. Acquired during October 2006 via private treaty. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4681. Reserve: $3250 Auction Opens
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Seated 10C 1877CC Seated 10C 1877-CC
Type 2 Reverse
MS66
 PCGS
13534519 		F-109
Gem 		Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. A magnificently superb gem with vibrant frosted radiance and swirling cartwheels, A rich peripheral sea-green patina frames the tan-gold and creamy-gray fields and devices. The strike is 100% complete with intricately detailed motifs. Purchased at a nearly all-time record price as the eye appeal is unprecedented. Type 2 F-109 the 77 digits in the date lightly repunched and the plate coin within The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors online reference. The CAC price guide suggests $4,350 as fair market value with two finer. Heritage Auctions, February 2012 Long Beach Signature Sale, Lot #3349. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4683. Reserve: $4750 Auction Opens
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Seated 10C 1877S Seated 10C 1877-S

MS65
 PCGS
14273114 		F-101

Gem 		Condition Census Offering, Repunched Date, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. The disparity between the 1877-S mintage of 2,340,000 and the choice CAC Mint State population is dramatic. The approval rate for all uncirculated examples is a meager 16 examples while the entire census is a stark 21 pieces. This lot ranks in the condition census with three at grade and a lone finer. Light peripheral gold toning decorates brilliantly sharp steely-frosted centers. The bright light spinning cartwheels are equally impressive. The strike is typical for the issue as a case where my full strike requirements was ignored due to the rarity at this lofty grade. F-101 with repunched date and Small Block S mintmark along with being yet another plate coin within the Fortin Liberty Seated Dime online reference. Heritage Auctions, April 2009 Cincinnati OH Coin Action Sale, Lot144. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4684. Reserve: $8250 Auction Opens
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Seated 10C 1879 Seated 10C 1879

MS66
 PCGS
04851829 		F-105

Gem 		Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. A superb gem with copper-gold shades overlaid over partially mirrored fields and swirling cartwheels. Strike is typical for the issue with slight weakness at the head and bow knot. F-105 with repunched date and heavy die scratches in the left wreath while also serving as the plate coin within the Fortin Liberty Seated Dime online reference. CAC notes 74 approved in all grades and a price guide estimate $1,350 as fair market value. Stack's October 2005 NYC Lemus Sale, Lot #691. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4687. Reserve: $1450 Auction Opens
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Seated 10C 1881 Seated 10C 1881

MS66+
 PCGS
82920688 		F-101a

Gem 		Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. The best of the 1879 through 1881 low mintage dates with a meager representation in the CAC population report. 24,000 pieces were struck with recycled proof dies resulting in a sparkling frosted luster being regularly noted for circulation strikes. Peripheral copper-gold and deep blues toning is consistent on both sides with deeper shades on the reverse. A hammered strike leads to fully impressed motifs. Three micro-ticks in the obverse right field are consistent with the (+) grade. F-101a with a medium upward sloping date, otherwise perfect dies. CAC reports 21 approved in all grades with four finer. The corresponding price guide lists $5,000 as fair value. Acquired October 2022 via private treaty. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. Ex. Newtown. PCGS #4689. Reserve: $5000 Auction Opens
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Seated 10C 1882 Seated 10C 1882

MS67+
 PCGS
40680316 		F-104

Gem 		Tied Finest Known, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. A marvelously superb gem that is tied for finest known at PCGS. A razor sharp strike and enchanting frosted radiance are quite compelling and the basis for inclusion in the Fortin Collection. Blended cobalt blue and rose-gold peripheral toning floats on pristine surfaces. In-hand viewing is recommended for enjoying the dramatic cartwheels and overall presentation. A lot that is equally well suited as a top quality type coin or inclusion into date and mintmark set as is the case here. F-104 with broken top 2 digit and die cracks in the left reverse wreath. With a mintage of 3.9 million, the current CAC approved tally of 93 examples is not surprising. The CAC price guides suggest $3,000 as fair value while PCGS lists the MS67+ level at $5250. Acquired October 2021 via private treaty. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4690. Reserve: $3750 Auction Opens
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Seated 10C 1883 Seated 10C 1883

MS67
 PCGS
44364205 		F-119a

Gem 		Exceptional Eye Appeal, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. A circulation strike from proof dies that will be listed in the Fortin Liberty Seated Dime die variety reference as F-119a. Rich sea-green and blended center rose is prevalent on the obverse while grayish-purple hues coat the reverse. Frosted radiance is exceptional along with spinning cartwheels. Strike is also complete on this superb gem survivor. A tremendous candidate for type or inclusion in a stellar date and mintmark set. A common Philadelphia issue with 93 approved within the CAC census and a single example finer. CAC price guide lists $3000 as fair value. In-hand inspection is suggested as this lot has upgraded possibilities. Acquired June 2022 via private treaty. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4691. Reserve: $3000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday May 10th
Seated 10C 1884 Seated 10C 1884

MS66
 PCGS
50193527 		F-109

Gem 		Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. A remarkable 1884 Philadelphia strike that is reflective of mid-2000 era conservative grading. This colorful super gem radiates enormous amounts of steely-frosted luster and swirling cartwheels. The fields are pristine while the strike is nearly complete with only the upper left reverse wheat grains not fully defined. The peripherally toned reverse is a full grade higher with its green and yellow gold peripheral toning. The powerful visual presentation was the basis for inclusion in the Fortin Collection. Please don't confuse this lot with the generic MS66s that routinely trade at the major auctions with discounted or wholesale prices, as reserved well below the purchase price. F-109 with rusted reverse die and die cracks with the wreath. Acquired April 2004 via private treaty. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.3 (2005) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4692. Reserve: $1500 Auction Opens
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Seated 10C 1884S Seated 10C 1884-S

MS64
 PCGS
09960659 		F-105

Gem 		Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. Fortin's die variety research has identified six die pairings accomplished with three obverse and four reverse dies. The F-105 strikes are noted for their bold date punch whereby the 84 digits nearly touch. This GFRC-Gem rated example offers eye appeal of a much higher grade though luster breaks in the right obverse field are technically limiting. The steely-frosted luster explodes under a bright light while shimmering cartwheels are eye-catching. Utilized as the plate coin within The Definitive Resource for Liberty Seated Dime Variety Collectors online reference. A challenging date with CAC approval as the census tally is a low 25 examples with three finer. The CAC price guide suggests $1,1950 as current market value, a number that is quite conservative. Heritage Auctions, January 2012 FUN Signature Sale, Lot #5500. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4693. Reserve: $2250 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday May 10th
Seated 10C 1885 Seated 10C 1885

MS67+
 PCGS
42641233 		F-110

Gem 		Claims to Finest Certified, Superb Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. An amazing Superb Gem among the top-graded survivors at PCGS and exhibits superior eye appeal at the lofty (+) grade level. Claims to finest known are certainly a possibility as this lot was acquired directly after "being made" and without an auction appearance. Dramatic steely-frosted luster and spinning cartwheels are exceptional and require in-hand lot inspection for appreciation and bidding strategy formulation. Sea-green and blue centers are surrounded by pastel orange-gold at the peripheries with a deeply impressed strike with all devices in high relief. It goes without saying that the surfaces are pristine.F-110 with high level date and weakly hubbed reverse denomination. The CAC census reports 11 tied at the MS67 level with none finer and no differentiation for the (+) grade. PCGS lists this lot in the top three extant. Acquired October 2022 via private treaty. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4694. Reserve: $5500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday May 10th
Seated 10C 1885S Seated 10C 1885-S

MS65 		NGC
3238610001 		F-101

Gem 		Condition Rarity, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. A remarkable condition rarity 1885 San Francisco strike and one of the highlights of the Fortin Collection. That year's mintage was anemic at 43,690 pieces with nearly all entering circulation. This date is undoubtedly the rarest Mint State date from 1873 through the design's termination in 1891. Even choice original circulation strikes are prized by collectors given the date's scarcity. This gem example exhibits shimmering frosted luster and swirling cartwheels with a stunning visual presentation. A transparent copper-gold patina is uniform on both sides while the strike is deeply impressed and meticulously detailed with partial wire rims. Immaculate surfaces provide undisturbed eye appeal. F-101, a single pair with usage as the plate coin within the Fortin Liberty Seated dime online reference. PCGS lists two at the offered grade with a single finer and a $35,000 fair market estimate. December 2021 via private treaty. Housed in newer NGC holder with edge view insert. PCGS #4695. Reserve: $26000 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday May 10th
Seated 10C 1886 Seated 10C 1886

MS66
 PCGS
21776762 		F-119

Gem 		Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. This 1886 dime is superior in all regards with blazing luster and spinning cartwheels when inspected under a bright light. Copper shades are prevalent throughout with deep blues and aquamarine hues at the borders. A highly detailed strike and spotless surfaces further suggest conservative old-time grading and upgrading potential. This dime has proven to be difficult to upgrade given its visual charm and warrants in-hand inspection before bidding. F-119 with a misplaced 6 digit in the denticles though difficult to see on this specimen. A "common date" within the CAC census that totals 111 pieces in all grades and nine finer. CAC notes a fair market value of $1050 as reference, a gift at anywhere near this price. Acquired January 2006 via Larry Whitlow. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.2 (2004-2005) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4696. Reserve: $1250 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday May 10th
Seated 10C 1886S Seated 10C 1886-S

MS67
 PCGS
25679812 		F-101

Gem 		Exceptional Gem, Tied CAC Finest, Gerry Fortin Collection, Ex. Gardner A close to perfection gem with aesthetic appeal with Gardner pedigree. Soft golden-brown peripheral toning otherwise the surfaces are ever so lightly toned. Once again, the term "luster bomb" arrives to characterize the intense radiance and spinning cartwheel with angled lighting. The design elements are sharply defined with each side being impeccably preserved. In-hand auction lot viewing is strongly recommended for cultivating an appropriate bid as potentially superior to the Eliasberg specimen. F-101 with the second 8 digit centered under the pendant. Acquired February 2022 via private treaty. Previously Heritage Auctions, October 2014 Eugene Gardner Collection II Sale, Lot #98282 where it realized $8,813 as PCGS serial number 4598339. The reholdering under a different PCGS number and CAC approval brings the current CAC census in question as three are listed at the MS67 level with none finer. The CAC price guide suggests $8,250 as fair value. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4697. Reserve: $8750 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday May 10th
Seated 10C 1887 Seated 10C 1887

MS66
 PCGS
50111478 		F-110

Gem 		Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. Thick granular frosted luster radiates on both sides with associated cartwheels being dramatic. Speckled orange-rose, yellow-gold, and sky-blue toning decorates the obverse while a more continuous rich gold adorns the reverse. The overall strike is well executed though the slight weakness at the top of the head is consistent with the die pairing. Yet another Fortin lot that has proven to be difficult to upgrade given the superior eye appeal and untouched surfaces. In-hand lot viewing is necessary to appreciate the premium gem qualities. F-110 with die cracks in the left reverse wreath. CAC notes 116 approved in all grades with six finer. Acquired August 2004 via Delaware Valley Rare Coins. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4698. Reserve: $1250 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday May 10th
Seated 10C 1887S Seated 10C 1887-S

MS65
 PCGS
21552355 		F-108

Gem 		Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. An impeccable strike is promptly noted with completely defined device elements on this brilliantly frosted specimen. The cartwheel action is intriguing while olive-green, orange-rose and hints of gold are quite attractive. Accurately graded given two micro-ticks in the right obverse field. The 1887-S issue is a slightly better date in lofty Mint State grades. F-108 with a high level date and weak base above the 887 digits. Worthy of an auction lot viewing effort as the luster is quite convincing. The overall CAC census reports 63 approved with nine finer at the MS66 level. Bowers & Merena June 2010 Baltimore Sale, Lot #1844. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4699. Reserve: $1100 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday May 10th
Seated 10C 1888 Seated 10C 1888

MS66
 PCGS
40049485 		Unlisted

Gem 		Exceptional Gem, Potential Finest Known, Gerry Fortin Collection. Exceptional eye appeal with claims to finest known, this 1888 Philadelphia strike completes the listing of seven Gold CAC approved lots in the Fortin Collection. A simply amazing strike with sparkling luster overlaid with vivid blue-green and lemon-gold patination. The bright light presentation is extraordinary including swirling cartwheels. Purchased at the Heritage Auctions August 2007 Milwaukee ANA Sale, Lot #444 at MS67 money given the marvelous portrait with a CAC Gold bean validating that decision during late 2014. The CAC census lists two at the MS67 level with a fair price estimate of $7500. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder with Gold CAC approval. PCGS #4700. Reserve: $6850 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday May 10th
Seated 10C 1888S Seated 10C 1888-S

MS66
 PCGS
05911114 		F-110

Gem 		Tied Finest, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection, Ex. Bender, Gardner A conditional census specimen with Tom Bender and Eugene Gardner pedigrees. Thick satiny luster is prevalent with iridescent lavender-gold and aquamarine hues, while the surfaces are free of any noticeable imperfections. The strike is exquisite with fully detailed motifs throughout the front and back dies. Liberty's head and facial definition is quite noteworthy. A condition rarity despite a mintage of over 1.7 million. F-110 with high downward sloping date and Medium S mintmark. Surprisingly, the CAC census notes 24 approved in all grades with none finer. The CAC price guide lists $6,750 as fair market value. Heritage Auctions August 2022 U.S. Coins Signature Auction Sale, Lot #3780. Previously, Eugene Gardner Collection (Heritage Auctions, June 2014). Housed in PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder with CAC approval. The label documents the Bender Collection pedigree. PCGS #4701. Reserve: $5500 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday May 10th
Seated 10C 1889 Seated 10C 1889

MS67
 PCGS
25215163 		Unlisted

Gem 		Tied for Finest, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. This Philadelphia piece is a superb gem standout, and the overall eye appeal is hard to overstate. Vibrant rose-gold toning at the centers is encircled by similarly intense teal blue at the rims on the obverse while the reverse is more of a mottled teal and rose combination. The strike is sharply impressed with light die clashing, and the surfaces are absolutely stunning in quality. There is a lot to like here and consistent with the tied for finest known status at CAC. Simply a monumental coin that will add colorful pizzazz to any advanced collection. Stack's Bowers, August 2015 ANA U.S, Coins Auction Sale, Lot 305. Housed in PCGS Gen 5.0 (2015) Dupont hologram holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4702. Reserve: $4500 Auction Opens
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Seated 10C 1889S Seated 10C 1889-S

MS64
 PCGS
50014924 		F-108

Choice 		Near-Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. Steely-frosted surfaces reveal light, golden patina with a few deeper shades at the rim, while the reverse is equally patinated. Bright light inspection notes a sharp brilliance and vibrant cartwheels. The strike is serrated with complete facial details and upper left reverse wheat grains, typical of Fortin's acquisition requirements. This lot requires in-hand inspection as there is upgrade potential. F-108, with an even date and the mintmark centered under the bow knot. The CAC pop report notes seven pieces in MS64, six coins in MS65, and two examples in MS66. The CAC price guide value is $1,400. This is a pleasing example for the money, attractively toned and reasonably close to the top of the census. Acquired November 2002 via Jason Carter. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4703. Reserve: $1400 Auction Opens
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Seated 10C 1890 Seated 10C 1890

MS66
 PCGS
05931338 		F-112

Gem 		Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. Frosted surfaces host varying shades of orange-gold with teal blue patina at the rims, and the eye appeal is immediately transfixing. Central devices are lighter, with the deepest shades at the borders, a favored scheme among aficionados of toned coins. Fully struck other than the pesky upper left reverse wheat grains. With angled lighting, vibrant cartwheels are noted along with a special reverse portrait. F-112 with a high downward sloping date. CAC notes 89 examples total, with twenty pieces in MS66 and eight finer. The CAC guide value is $1,050 though the special eye appeal warrants a premium. Acquired June 2007 via Pinnacle Rarities. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4704. Reserve: $1450 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday May 10th
Seated 10C 1890S Seated 10C 1890-S

MS65
 PCGS
12824073 		F-103

Gem 		Double Die Obverse, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. Glistening frosted luster highlights a fully impressed strike, while the rotating cartwheels are undoubtedly pleasing. Speckled lavendar-gold toning is noted throughout with copper-rose at the borders while the surfaces are pristine. The overall presentation is noteworthy given a fully executed strike. F-103 with bold die doubling in multiple locations including the horizontal shield lines, throughout AMERICA, lower gown lines and below Liberty's foot. Utilized as the die variety plate coin within the Fortin online reference. The CAC census stands at 49 total with eight at MS65 and four finer. Acquired April 2008 via Pinnacle Rarities. The CAC price guide suggests $1,600 as fair market value. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4705. Reserve: $1750 Auction Opens
9:00pm Saturday May 10th
Seated 10C 1891 Seated 10C 1891

MS66
 PCGS
38156413 		F-106

Gem 		Repunched Date, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. As the 1891 Philadelphia issue is one of the most common dates in the Seated dime series, the challenge was locating a truly special specimen is spectacular eye appeal. The journey led to an example with sparkling frosted radiance and swirling cartwheels coupled with a hammered obverse strike, including partial wire rims. The presentation is exquisite other than the upper left reverse wheat grains not being fully struck. Acquired May 2020 via the Newtown Collection. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4706. Reserve: $1100 Auction Opens
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Seated 10C 1891O Seated 10C 1891-O

MS66
 PCGS
37380978 		F-113

Gem 		Tied CAC Finest, Repunched Date, Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. A medium streaked skin reveals olive-gold color across the obverse with more intense gold patina at the rims, while the reverse features a concentric ring presentation. Frosty luster is generous, as expected for the technical grade, and a light quickly activates rotating cartwheels. The strike is sharp, with partial wire rims and cuds at 9:00 on the obverse. F-113 with repunched 8 and 9 digits and die cracks while the left and right wreath devices. A marvelous specimen from a mintage of 4,540,000. CAC notes 79 coins total, eleven pieces in MS66 with none finer. Acquired July 2019 via David Sunshine Rare Coins. Housed in PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #4707. Reserve: $2750 Auction Opens
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Seated 10C 1891S Seated 10C 1891-S

MS66
 PCGS
5801959 		F-116

Gem 		Gem Original, Gerry Fortin Collection. Spinning cartwheels and blazing frosted luster are consistent with a higher grade rendering this old-time acquisition as an upgrade candidate. An acutely hammered strike leads to meticulously detailed motifs with subtle die polished lines across Liberty's breasts. Light gold in concentrated at the obverse rims and throughout the reverse. In hand inspection is suggested as this little lady provides exceptional eye appeal. F-116 with high level date and polished reverse die along with yet another plate coins within the Liberty Seated Dime online die variety reference. The CAC census notes 48 in all grades with nine MS66 and three finer. Acquired November 2005 via Darrell Low. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.0 (1998-2002) holder with CAC Approval. PCGS #4708. Reserve: $2500 Auction Opens
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Seated 50C 1855S Seated 50C 1855-S
With Arrows
AU58
 PCGS
19473955 		WB-2

Choice 		Choice Original, Newtown Collection. Thick grey skin blankets both sides of the conditionally rare, first year of issue San Francisco piece. Emerald color is evident in the stars, while the rose-gray fields admit occasional deeper patina. A couple stars lack centers, while the individual claw joints are distinct. The 1855-S half is one of the key issues in the series, not at the level of the 1878-S, but easily taking second honors among the San Francisco pieces. CAC notes 18 coins across all grades, three pieces in AU58, and a single example finer, at MS61. PCGS has graded a single Mint State piece, at MS62. The CAC guide value is $17,300, while PCGS assigns a value of $20,000 in AU58. WB-2, with recut stars and weakness in the reverse shield verticals. Ex. Regency Auction 36 (Legend, January 2020), lot 195, at $14,100, and clearly an astute purchase on the part of the consignor. Note, reverse haze is on the holder. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.5 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6284. Reserve: $18500 Auction Opens
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Seated 50C 1869 Seated 50C 1869

MS64
 PCGS
15386454 		WB-1

Choice 		Near-Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Frosty surfaces reveal traces of smoky patina at the rims of this example, but the first impression is that of a lustrous, untoned piece. A strong strike delivers textured stars and near complete detail in the feathers and claws. WB-1, with a low date. The 9 is centered above two dentils. Western silver discoveries had not yet reached the Philadelphia Mint, and production remained under a million pieces in this year, elevating this issue beyond a “type coin” pricing profile. This example further claims near-finest known status at CAC, which notes 47 pieces total, five coins in MS64, and two examples higher. The CAC price guide is $4,500. Ex. Boylston (Legend, Regency Auction 57, February 2023), lot 189, realized $5,405. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6325. Reserve: $5500 Auction Opens
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Seated 50C 1869S Seated 50C 1869-S

AU55
 PCGS
21018831 		WB-1

Choice 		Choice Original, Newtown Collection. Dirty satiny luster blankets both sides, with the reverse a bit reflective. Deep russet and indigo shades are splashed throughout with more intensity southwest of the eagle. The strike is typical with most star points evident and the usual softness below the reverse shield. Three die pairs exist for this issue, with the WB-1 exhibiting a mintmark placed directly below the feather tip. A couple horizonal lines bisect Liberty's left arm with toning that blends into the surrounding area, an important consideration when evaluating originality. CAC notes 24 coins total, five pieces in AU55, and five examples finer. The CAC price guide value is $850. Ex. Seal Beach Collection (GFRC, April 2020), at $950. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.0 (1998-2002) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6326. Reserve: $950 Auction Opens
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Seated 50C 1870 Seated 50C 1870

MS65+
 PCGS
50205117 		WB-7

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Satiny luster flows from brilliant centers, leading toward attractive rim toning with blue-green and russet patina evident in the stars and legend. The eye appeal is undeniable, and it is hard to imagine a more aesthetically pleasing piece for the grade. The strike is exceptional, with complete detail throughout. WB-7, with a reverse die lump between W and E. The 1870 half is a somewhat scarcer issue in the series, with less than a million pieces struck, but in this case the visual “pop” is the controlling factor, and the next owner will be justifiably proud. CAC has certified 32 pieces, with two coins in MS65 and none finer. PCGS has approved only one higher example, at MS67. The CAC guide value is $10,500. This coin is not inexpensive, but the combination of condition census placement and superb in-hand appeal is hard to beat. Ex. Heritage (August 2023, lot 3595), realized $12,000. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6327. Reserve: $12500 Auction Opens
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Seated 50C 1870S Seated 50C 1870-S

MS62
 PCGS
33054769 		WB-1

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Frosty silver surfaces host a light mist of crust on both sides. Nicely struck, with most of the claw joints clearly separated. In this case, the weak date and softer texture within Liberty’s gown are a function of die wear, as opposed to suboptimal strike pressure. Bugert notes only two obverse dies for the issue, which equates to more than a half a million strikes per die, an extremely high ratio among Liberty Seated issues. Nonetheless, the luster is all there for the grade, and this is an original, pleasing example. WB-1, with a weak date and small mintmark. CAC notes 25 coins total, one piece in MS62 (this coin), and six examples finer. The CAC price guide value is $4,650. Ex. GFRC (January 2020) at $3,700. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6329. Reserve: $4500 Auction Opens
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Seated 50C 1871 Seated 50C 1871

MS63
 PCGS OGH
4761963 		WB-7

Choice 		Choice Original, Newtown Collection. Brilliant surfaces reveal hints of russet and gold patina, along with smoky color in the legend. The obverse luster is frosty, while the reverse fields are more reflective. Obverse toning is less apparent in-hand than conveyed by the image. WB-7, with a reverse die crack connecting the arrowheads. CAC notes 41 coins total, three pieces in MS63, and eight examples finer. The CAC price guide value is $1,250. Ex. Heritage (February 2018, lot 4771), at $960. Housed in a PCGS Gen 3.1 (1993-1998) old green holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6330. Reserve: $2000 Auction Opens
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Seated 50C 1871CC Seated 50C 1871-CC

AU55
 PCGS
90069609 		WB-3

Choice 		Choice Original, Newtown Collection. Reflective luster with partially mirrored fields reveals old-time gray-silver toning with deeper shades around the stars. Proofilke strikes are not unusual in the Carson City series, so much so that one example of this issue has been described as a "one-sided proof." The smooth surfaces are exceptional for the grade and the strike is strong, with plain star points and distinct detail in the eagle feathers. CAC has certified a single piece in AU55 (the present coin), and only four in higher grades. The CAC price guide value is $14,400, advancing to $23,000 in AU58. This is a rare opportunity - pieces like this tend to fall into "strong hands" and rarely see the light of day. This is not an inexpensive piece, but the combination of rarity and quality is elusive, and extraordinary coins such as this example will always draw significant attention and jealous looks from other collectors. Ex. Seal Beach Collection (GFRC, April 2020), at $14,250. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.1 (2002-2004) holder. PCGS #6331. Reserve: $15000 Auction Opens
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Seated 50C 1871S Seated 50C 1871-S

MS64
 PCGS
36683754 		WB-8

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection. This is an exceptionally original piece, and the overall appeal is not fully conveyed by the images. Smoky gray and olive patina fills the protected areas, while the silver fields reveal hair-line free, antique surfaces. Luster is consistent with the grade and readily rotates through the medium skin. This piece sold at a premium to the guide value in the 2018, and a quick inspection under a glass quickly justifies the “push” necessary to acquire a premium quality example. WB-8, with a centered date and small, wide mintmark slightly tilted to the right. CAC notes 51 coins total, with a single piece in MS64 (the present offering) and four examples finer. The CAC price guide value is $2,850. Ex. GFRC (December 2018), at $4,400. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6332. Reserve: $4250 Auction Opens
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Seated 50C 1872 Seated 50C 1872

MS65+
 PCGS
81108530 		WB-6

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Blazing surfaces reveal hints of maroon color at the rim, and the overall flash of this GFRC rated-Gem example is considerable. Fully brilliant fields exhibit only a few ticks, consistent with the grade. Abundant luster is frosty, with some reflectivity evident as the coin is tilted. The strike is complete, with strong details on both sides. WB-6, with the date punched noticeably to the right. Collecting is always a matter of taste – some numismatists prefer colorful silver coins while others are fanatics about strong strikes. The visual “pop” of the present offering will especially appeal to those for whom luster is the primary attribute of interest. CAC has certified 30 coins in all grades, two pieces in MS65, and two example finer, both in MS66. The CAC price guide is $8,250, advancing to $12,000 in MS66. Ex. Boylston (Legend, Regency Auction 44, April 2021), lot 57, realized $9,106.25. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6333. Reserve: $9500 Auction Opens
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Seated 50C 1872CC Seated 50C 1872-CC

AU55
 PCGS
25628423 		WB-5

Choice 		Choice Original, Newtown Collection. Charcoal patina fills the protected areas, creating pleasing contrast with the lighter color of the high points. The stars and legend host the most intense color, with olive, gold, and deep gray shades evident. WB-5, with a low date and large mintmark sloping down. Strike is typical, with weakness in the eagle’s left leg. Carson City coinage is among the most popular within the Liberty Seated series, featuring low production figures and evoking the milieu of the Old West. While San Francisco was a bustling port city, Carson City was a relative backwater in the Sierra Nevada range. Coinage was not easily produced and required a high degree of manual labor, as the silver ore was extracted and transported to the Mint only with great difficulty. CAC notes 34 coins total, two pieces in AU55, and two examples finer, both in MS63. The CAC guide value is $7,200. Ex. Seal Beach Collection (GFRC, April 2020), at $9,500. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6334. Reserve: $11000 Auction Opens
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Seated 50C 1872S Seated 50C 1872-S

MS65
 PCGS
81939446 		WB-1

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection. This wildly reflective half is a multi-colored headlight and reveals a full spectrum of color atop the prooflike surfaces. A golden obverse skin hosts blue-green and russet shades while the reverse exhibits rings of violet and blue, leading to gold rims. The obverse represents the very definition of "skin," which has the appearance of a foil that one might peel back. Apart from a few light marks in the right obverse field, the surfaces are near-perfect. WB-1, with the 1 in the date centered over three dentils, while the mintmark is small and wide. A strong strike completely defines the stars. PCGS reports three examples in MS65 with a single MS66+ piece finer. CAC notes 20 pieces total, two coins at MS65 (including this) and two examples at MS66. The CAC price guide value is $17,300. While collectors may alternately be drawn toward either Mint State or proof formats, this colorful, flashy piece is a reminder that business strikes can come with highly prooflike finish. Ex. Branch Mint Collection (GFRC, July 2021), at $21,105. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6335. Reserve: $20000 Auction Opens
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Seated 50C 1873 Seated 50C 1873
With Arrows
MS64+
 PCGS
19846534 		-

Gem 		With Arrows, Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Ex. Dick Osburn. Exceptional frost flows from the silver-gray surfaces of this With Arrows example. The eye appeal is strong, and the GFRC Gem rating is easily merited. Stars above Liberty are soft, while the feather detail is more distinct. CAC records 60 coins in all grades, 12 pieces at MS64, and two examples finer, both in MS66. The CAC guide value is $4,200 in MS64, rising to $12,000 in MS65. Ex. Regency Auction 57 (Legend, February 2023), lot 193, at $4,465, previously from the Dick Osburn Collection (Stack’s Bowers, August 2011), lot 7113, at $8,050. The Osburn auction result suggests that at least two bidders considered the piece upgrade-worthy, and, while we agree with the stated grade, the visual “pop” of this piece is compelling. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. The label documents the Dick Osburn Collection pedigree. PCGS #6343. Reserve: $5000 Auction Opens
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Seated 50C 1873 Seated 50C 1873
No Arrows, Closed 3
AU50
 PCGS
20996355 		WB-4

Choice 		No Arrows, Near-Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Light crust outlines the protected areas of this Closed 3 example, while medium rose-gray centers lead toward pleasing blue-green color at the rims. Although not excessively rare, these coins were produced for only a short time at the beginning of 1873, before the Mint realized that the 3 in the date more closely resembled an 8. WB-4, with the date far to the right and a clash in the lower right portion of the reverse shield. CAC notes 32 coins total, three examples in AU50, and 14 pieces finer. The CAC price guide value is $525. This is a solid collector coin at the stated level, scarce with original preservation and featuring the “closed 3” numeral punch. Ex. Heritage (August 2023, lot 27236), realized $720. Housed in PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6336. Reserve: $550 Auction Opens
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Seated 50C 1873CC Seated 50C 1873-CC
With Arrows
MS63 		PCGS
36940280 		WB-8

Choice 		With Arrows, Choice Original, Newtown Collection. Reflective luster emerges from the medium skin, highlighting the maroon and gold patina at the rims. The strike is complete, with sharp star centers and distinct claw knuckles. WB-8, with errant digits in the dentils, and a large, level mintmark. The Carson City Mint struck both No Arrows and With Arrows types in this year, and although the No Arrows pieces are a bit scarcer, both issues were struck in low quantities. PCGS notes 228 pieces total, 2 coins at MS63, and five examples finer. The PCGS price guide value in MS63 is $20,000. Mint State examples are not often encountered, and PCGS Coin Facts indicates a “market velocity” of approximately two appearances of Mint State coins per year. The appeal of the CC mintmark is strong, and such examples are highly prized by collectors. Ex. GFRC (February 2019), at $17,000. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6344. Reserve: $17000 Auction Opens
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Seated 50C 1873CC Seated 50C 1873-CC
No Arrows
VF35
 PCGS
19319102 		WB-1

Choice 		No Arrows, Choice Original, Newtown Collection, Ex. Dick Osburn. Coin gray surfaces betray only honest wear, and the fields are smooth for the grade. Light crust outlines the stars and legend, while the recessed areas of the reverse shield exhibit uniform charcoal patina. WB-1, with a high mintmark. The 1 is not repunched, as on the WB-2. As is typical for early Carson City coinage, production was minimal in this year, with 122,500 examples of the No Arrows type struck. This issue circulated heavily, with most survivors coming in low grades. Indeed, the present coin is remarkably advanced in the CAC census, with just 12 pieces finer. CAC has certified 35 coins in all grades, including five examples in VF35. The CAC price guide value is $3,750. Ex. Dick Osburn (not included in the Stack’s Bowers August 2011 sale of the Osburn collection). Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6338. Reserve: $3750 Auction Opens
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Seated 50C 1873S Seated 50C 1873-S
With Arrows
AU58 		PCGS
21832402 		WB-1

Original 		Original, Newtown Collection. Silver-gray patina covers both sides, with lighter color evident in the protected areas of the obverse. This is a sharply struck piece with textured stars and well-defined claw joints. A few hairlines in the right field preclude CAC certification. WB-1, the only die pair for this issue, with the date placed to the right and a small mintmark punched high and to the left. Apart from the Carson City examples, this is the scarcest of the With Arrows issues, with a mintage under a quarter million pieces. Apart from the absolute rarity, populations narrow even further when approaching Mint State, as the PCGS census readily demonstrates. PCGS has approved 126 pieces total, including five coins at AU58 and nine examples at the Mint State level. The PCGS price guide value is $3,500. Ex. New Jersey Collection (GFRC, December 2017), at $3,550. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.2 (2004-2005) holder. PCGS #6345. Reserve: $3500 Auction Opens
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Seated 50C 1874 Seated 50C 1874
With Arrows
MS66
 PCGS
4943398 		-

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Medium crust reveals pleasing blue green patina at the rims and within the protected areas. The deepest color resides as the rims, while the fields are lighter. Ample luster is consistent with the assigned grade, and the overall eye appeal is exceptional. Most of the star centers are evident, while a couple claw joints to the left blend together. The Mint added arrows to the subsidiary silver denominations in 1873 and 1874 to indicate a weight change to a metric standard, in this case an even 12.50 grams vs. the 12.44-gram standard previously in place. The two-year With Arrows type is widely pursued by type coin collectors, adding additional pressure to an issue already pursued by date and mintmark collectors. The present coin would easily fit in a world-class type set, bested by only the fewest of examples. CAC notes 69 coins in all grades, four examples in MS66, and two pieces higher, both at MS67. PCGS reflects similarly challenging data, with eight examples at MS66, one coin in MS67, and the MS67+ Hansen collection piece. The CAC guide value is $26,400, while PCGS indicates a value of $42,500. Ex. GFRC (August 2023), at $37,000. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.0 (1998-2002) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6346. Reserve: $34000 Auction Opens
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Seated 50C 1874CC Seated 50C 1874-CC

MS63
 PCGS
25399807 		WB-3

Choice 		Near-Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Along with the 1870-CC and 1878-CC, the 1874-CC is one of the keys to Carson City half dollar set. Few pieces survived from the small mintage of 59,000 pieces and today examples in all grades are highly prized. This piece exhibits even, medium gray toning, with hints of gold, russet, and blue more evident as the coin is tilted under a light. Moderate cartwheel radiates from both sides, a touch more actively on the reverse. WB-3, with a die lump below the curl and a diagonal die line through (STAT)ES. The mintmark is small with close spacing and slopes upward. Well struck with star centers evident and typical softness in the left claws. CAC has approved 47 coins total, a single piece in MS63 (the present coin), two examples at MS64, and a single coin at MS65. PCGS reports three higher pieces in MS64, one coin in MS65 and one example in MS66. The CAC price guide value is $37,400 while PCGS is a tick higher at $37,500. The significance of this offering is hard to overstate, as Carson City pieces are among the most desirable issues in the Seated series. This piece combines the all-important CC mintmark with key date status and a strong technical grade. As if that were not enough, CAC endorses this example as premium for the grade. The new owner of this special coin will be exceptionally pleased. Ex. GFRC (August 2021), at $35,000, previously from the Milford Collection (Heritage 1/2011, lot 5565), realized $26,450. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.5 (2012-2013) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6347. Reserve: $37500 Auction Opens
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Seated 50C 1874S Seated 50C 1874-S

MS64
 PCGS
25698095 		WB-2

Choice 		Near-Gem Original, Newtown Collection. The two-year With Arrows type is a must have for U.S. type collectors, and even lower graded pieces command a premium over “common date” pricing. This example is most decidedly not in the “lower grade” category, with only three pieces finer at CAC. Original, silver-steel silver surfaces are hairline-free and smooth for the grade. Nicely struck, with most of the star centers well-defined. WB-2, a distinctive variety with an oddly placed, filled-in mintmark. Note, the reverse lines across the ribbon are planchet roller marks, as struck. CAC has certified 11 pieces, one coin in MS64 (the present offering), and three examples finer. The CAC price guide value in MS64 is $6,600, while PCGS quotes $10,000 in the same grade. Given the advanced placement in the condition census, the next owner will be justifiably proud with the acquisition of this With Arrows example. Ex. Boylston (Legend, Regency Auction 57, February 2023), lot 199, realized $10,575. Housed in a PCGS Gen 5.0 holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6348. Reserve: $10000 Auction Opens
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Seated 50C 1875 Seated 50C 1875

MS65
 PCGS
19696072 		-

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Blue-green and russet patina fill the rims of the GFRC-rated Gem example, complemented by frosty luster, and the aesthetic appeal is strong. Protected areas exhibit similar aqua color, contrasting with silver centers. The stars are well-defined, while a couple of the claw knuckles blend together. CAC notes 95 pieces total, 11 coins in MS65, and three examples finer, all at MS66. The CAC price guide value is $4,100 in MS65. Ex. Heritage (February 2019, lot 4048), at $3,360, an astute purchase decision that we expect will be rewarded in the current sale. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.4 (2005-2011) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6349. Reserve: $3850 Auction Opens
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Seated 50C 1876CC Seated 50C 1876-CC

MS62
 PCGS Rattler
9099127 		WB-2

Choice 		Choice Original, Newtown Collection. The lustrous surfaces of this Centennial-dated piece are reflective, as is often seen with high-grade Carson City coinage. Brilliant centers give way to thick blue-green and russet color at the rims, and the aesthetic appeal is wholesome. The strike is complete, with sharply defined stars. WB-2, with a die crack connecting the left stars and a large, level mintmark, while the date exhibits a slight upward slope. CAC has approved 45 coins total, six pieces in MS62, and 16 examples finer. The CAC guide value is $3,900. The allure of the Carson City mintmark is powerful, and when combined with eye appeal and a strong technical grade, a compelling offering is made. Ex. Great Collections (October 2021), at $4,124.25. Housed in a PCGS Gen 1.2 (1986-1989) old rattler holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6353. Reserve: $4150 Auction Opens
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Seated 50C 1877CC Seated 50C 1877-CC

MS66
 PCGS
81340169 		WB-15

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Strong originality is the hallmark of this GFRC-rated Gem Carson City example, which exhibits hairline free, antique silver surfaces. Frosty luster booms through the medium skin, and a light quickly activates swirling cartwheels. Olive and grey patina mix into the protected areas, and the overall eye appeal is exceptional. WB-15, with a die crack at the date and a medium, level mintmark. CAC notes 81 pieces in all grades, three coins in MS66, and a single example finer in MS67. The CAC guide value is $11,200. With only the lone MS67 piece higher, this example is a prize that combines the all-important CC mintmark with a high degree of originality. Ex. Regency Auction 44, (Legend, April 2021), lot 72, realized $11,162.50. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6356. Reserve: $11200 Auction Opens
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Seated 50C 1878 Seated 50C 1878

MS66+
 PCGS
81874149 		-

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Blazing luster flows from the surfaces of this frosty Philadelphia piece. The visual “pop” is exceptional, and the piece attracts the eye quickly, even when displayed among a group of high-grade examples. Brilliant fields reveal a swath of maroon-russet color at stars 10-13, with the reverse marked by tan and aqua patina about the legend. The obverse is hammered, while the reverse exhibits characteristic softness at the eagle’s left leg. The left side of the first 8 is weak, matching the “wimpy 8” obverse depicted in Wiley & Bugert’s 1993 reference, The Complete Guide to Liberty Seated Half Dollars. CAC notes 40 pieces total, with four examples in MS65, two coins in MS66, and single piece finer in MS67. The CAC price guide value is $18,000. Ex. Heritage (June 2020, lot 3073), realized $11,100. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6358. Reserve: $14500 Auction Opens
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Seated 50C 1878CC Seated 50C 1878-CC

MS63
 PCGS
45062666 		WB-1

Choice 		Near-Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Reddish-copper patina mixes into the protected areas of this frosty Carson City example, with the deepest shades present at the rims. A band of silver color on the reverse suggests long term storage in an envelope. Surfaces are frosty and the overall eye appeal is wholesome. WB-1, the only die pair for the issue, with the date punched far to the left and an uneven mintmark. Nicely struck, with defined star centers and most of the claw joint detail evident. Among the Carson City halves, the 1878-CC stands near the top in terms of scarcity, tied with the 1874-CC but not quite as rare as the 1870-CC issue. The “CC” Seated half set consists of ten coins, including both the No Arrows and With Arrows types for 1873, and, to say the least, the acquisition of the present coin would represent a most promising start on such a set. CAC has approved 37 pieces in all grades, one example in MS63 (the present offering), and five coins finer. The CAC guide value is $24,200. This is the PCGS Coin Facts plate coin. Ex. Stack’s Bowers (August 2020, lot 7060), realized $20,400. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6359. Reserve: $22500 Auction Opens
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Seated 50C 1879 Seated 50C 1879

MS66
 PCGS
29250361

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection. The half dollar run from 1879-1890 forms a series of low production issues, with the highest mintage, 12,001 pieces, occurring in 1888. While many examples were saved at the time of release, the low mintage figures are hard to resist, and these remain popular with collectors today. For those contemplating building such a set, the present sale offers several possibilities, and buyers will do well to consider the various offerings. This 1879 example reveals marbled luster that highlights varied shades of maroon, grey, and tan patina. Stars are sharply impressed, while some of the details in the eagle’s left leg blends together. CAC notes 87 coins across all grades, 16 pieces in MS66, and 14 examples finer, all at MS67. The CAC price guide value is $5,800. Ex. Heritage (August 2022, lot 4528), at $5,040. Housed in a PCGS Gen 5.0 holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6361. Reserve: $6000 Auction Opens
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Seated 50C 1880 Seated 50C 1880

MS65+
 PCGS
80687135

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Smoky gold patina covers reflective surfaces, and the contrast between the icy figure of Liberty and the prooflike fields is compelling. The stars emerge strongly from the flan, while some of the claw joints are less distinct. The 1878 Bland-Allison Act caused much of the Mint capacity to be diverted to Morgan dollar production, and subsequent production of quarters and half dollars was minimal for the following decade. The Mint produced just 8,400 half dollars in this year, and this piece is one of the finest survivors recognized with CAC certification. CAC records 42 pieces total, nine examples in MS65, and nine coins finer. The CAC price guide value is $4,950. Ex. Pinnacle Rarities. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6382. Reserve: $5350 Auction Opens
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Seated 50C 1881 Seated 50C 1881

MS66+
 PCGS
33452644

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Attractive, multi-colored toning covers the reflective surfaces of this GFRC-rated Gem example, and the eye appeal is strong. Fields and central devices host mixed grey and blue-green patina, while the rims reveal russet and maroon shades. The strike is typical with some softness in the eagle’s left leg. In-hand viewing is more compelling than conveyed by the images, and the next owner will be pleased. One cannot have enough coins like this! CAC notes 42 coins in all grades, six pieces in MS66, and three examples in MS67. The CAC guide value is $7,500 in MS66, advancing to $15,000 in MS67. Ex. Witter Coin. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6383. Reserve: $12500 Auction Opens
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Seated 50C 1882 Seated 50C 1882

MS65 		PCGS
25679998

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Thick skin reveals tannish-brown patina on both sides, with the deepest color at the rims. Additional plum shades are evident beneath the eagle. Most of the claw knuckles exhibit separation, if faintly so. The 2 in the date is distinctly shaped, with the lower right serif nearly touching the upper loop. The Philadelphia Mint produced just 4,400 pieces in this year, the lowest total within the 1879-1890 run, tied with the 1884 issue. With many saved by contemporary collectors, survivors are apt to be in higher grades, but this example still stands near the top. CAC has certified 10 coins at the offered grade. The PCGS price guide value is $5,500 as reference. Ex. Eye Appealing Coins. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder. PCGS #6366. Reserve: $4500 Auction Opens
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Seated 50C 1883 Seated 50C 1883

MS64
 PCGS
83906411

Choice 		Eye Appeal of Higher Grade, Near-Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Reflective surfaces host icy central figures, and the cameo effect is immediately apparent. Ample frost on Liberty and the eagle is complemented by intense color at the rims, with tannish-russet and blue-green patina evident. The head and stars are sharp, while the feathers of the left leg are a touch soft. The Newtown consignor generally selected examples graded MS65 or finer for the late-date (1879-1890) half dollar run, but the visual appeal of this MS64 piece easily warranted making an exception. CAC notes 35 examples across all grades, five pieces in MS64, and 11 coins higher. The CAC guide value is $3,300. Ex. Executive Coin Company. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6365. Reserve: $3300 Auction Opens
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Seated 50C 1884 Seated 50C 1884

MS66
 PCGS
25041307

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Frosty obverse luster pairs with more reflective flash on the reverse, and one can imagine the coiner lightly polishing the reverse die just prior to striking this piece. The obverse reveals greenish-olive patina framed by intense russet color at the stars, while the reverse exhibits more uniform evergreen shade throughout. The head is completely detailed, while the area beneath the reverse shield is somewhat soft. The Philadelphia Mint coined just 4,400 pieces in this year, a quantity tied with the 1882 issue as the lowest production total during the 1879-1890 low mintage run. CAC has approved 48 pieces total, seven coins in MS66, and eight examples finer. The CAC guide value is $7,500. Ex. Oregon Beaver Collection (GFRC, March 2022), at $8,500. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.6 (2013-2014) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6366. Reserve: $7500 Auction Opens
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Seated 50C 1885 Seated 50C 1885

MS66+
 PCGS
37581583

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection, Ex. D.L. Hansen Medium skin reveals gray-rose color in the fields with more intense blue and gold patina at the rims. Frosty luster is generous, as expected for the technical grade, and a light quickly activates the cartwheels. Stars are sharp, while characteristic softness is evident beneath the reverse shield. CAC notes 31 coins total, two pieces in MS66, and two examples higher, both in MS67. The CAC guide value is $9,000 in MS66, rising to $13,000 in MS67. Purchased from GFRC (January 2023), at $13,000, previously from the D. L. Hansen Collection. Not surprisingly, D. L. Hansen retained a finer coin, a PCGS MS67+ piece with CAC approval. The flip side is that with the Hansen coin off the market for the foreseeable future, the availability of the best coins becomes even thinner. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. The holder features a special D.L. Hansen Collection label with a reverse bar code. PCGS #6367. Reserve: $12500 Auction Opens
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Seated 50C 1886 Seated 50C 1886

MS63
 PCGS
34973082

Choice 		Choice Original, Newtown Collection. Proof-like mirrors contrast with the frosty central devices, and the eye appeal is immediately apparent. Intense ebon color at the rims complements the “black and white” appearance that results from a tilt under a light. A couple stars above the head are soft, while the reverse detail beneath the shield is more sharply defined. CAC has certified 35 coins in all grades, three pieces in MS63, and 17 examples finer. The CAC price guide value is $2,250, a reasonable price point given the overall aesthetic appeal. Ex. Heritage (February 2018, lot 4800), realized $1,860. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6368. Reserve: $2250 Auction Opens
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Seated 50C 1887 Seated 50C 1887

MS67
 PCGS
46819680

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Deep mirrors are the hallmark of this GFRC-rated Gem example, and the impression of the reflectivity is reinforced when tilting the piece under a light. Ice-white frost covers Liberty, creating visceral contrast with the watery fields, while the rims reveal scattered crimson patina. The overall flash is compelling, as expected at the MS67 level, and it is hard to imagine that the piece has lost the slightest bit of visual “pop” since it came off the dies. The top of the head and star 7 are soft, while nearly all reverse elements are distinct. CAC notes 33 coins across all grades, with five pieces in MS67 and none higher. PCGS notes six examples in MS67 and a single coin at MS67+. The CAC price guide is at $15,800, while PCGS designates a value of $25,000. Ex. GFRC (August 2023), at $27,500. Tied for finest known at CAC, this piece is surely destined for an advanced collection. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6369. Reserve: $25000 Auction Opens
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Seated 50C 1888 Seated 50C 1888

MS66+
 PCGS
25686012

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Rich blue patina frames the plum-gray centers of this late-date Philadelphia piece, and the strong, frosty luster easily shines through the medium skin. Surfaces are blatantly original, and the CAC certification is easily merited. The overall eye appeal is exceptional, and the next owner will enjoy showing this coin to other (no doubt jealous) collectors. Strike is typical, with a couple flat stars and a few claw joints joining together. CAC has approved 59 pieces in all grades, 14 examples in MS66, and seven coins in MS67. The CAC guide value is $7,200 and MS66 and rises to $14,400 in MS67. The upper four-figure price is not a trivial matter for most collectors, but such a combination of scarcity, luster, originality, and aesthetic appeal rarely comes cheaply. Ex. Rare Coin Wholesalers. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6370. Reserve: $8250 Auction Opens
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Seated 50C 1889 Seated 50C 1889

MS66
 PCGS
03589910

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection. This Philadelphia piece was a standout during the cataloger’s lot viewing, and the overall eye appeal is hard to overstate. Stone original fields host golden-brown patina with hints of rose color, while the rims are encircled by attractive blue-green bands. Gem luster is immediately obvious, and a light source quickly creates cartwheels that radiate through the medium skin. There is a lot to like here, consistent with the near-finest known status CAC. A field mark inside of star 13 holds back the technical grade. Stars are sharp while detail at the eagle’s left leg is softer. CAC notes 47 examples across all grades, five pieces in MS66, and a single coin finer at MS66+. The CAC price guide value is $10,800. Ex. Witter Coin. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.1 (2020-2024) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6371. Reserve: $10500 Auction Opens
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Seated 50C 1890 Seated 50C 1890

MS65
 PCGS
25010814

Gem 		Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Reflective surfaces host varied patina, with plum-rose, evergreen, tan, and silver color evident as the coin is tilted in-hand. The 1890 issue completes the low mintage Philadelphia run (1879-1890), with only 12,000 pieces struck in this year. While pieces were saved in higher proportion than other Seated halves, especially branch Mint issues, survivors at elevated grades remain legitimately scarce. Typically struck, with weak detail at the eagle’s left leg. CAC has certified 35 pieces total, five coins in MS65, and ten examples finer. The CAC guide value is $4,950. Ex. GFRC (March 2021), at $4,500. Housed in a PCGS Gen 4.6 (2013-2014) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6372. Reserve: $4950 Auction Opens
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Seated 50C 1891 Seated 50C 1891

MS64
 PCGS
36093412

Choice 		Near-Gem Original, Newtown Collection. Aqua crust outlines the figure of Liberty, with deeper brown colors evident around the stars and date. The reverse is nearly brilliant, with tan and smoky chestnut shades at the legend. The strike is typical, with feathers at the left leg less distinct. Fields are original and hairline-free, as the CAC certification attests. The Mint resumed a larger production of Seated halves in this year, but the overall total, 200,000 pieces, remains on the low side as compared to other Philadelphia issues. CAC notes 61 pieces total, eight coins in MS64, and 22 examples finer. The CAC price guide value is $1,950. Ex. GFRC (December 2020), at $1,750. Housed in a PCGS Gen 6.0 (2015-2020) holder with CAC approval. PCGS #6373. Reserve: $2000 Auction Opens
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