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Browse Catalogue of Stack's November 2005 Auction Page 38 of 43  •  First  Previous  Next  Last  • Goto Page Categories  •  Stack's November 2005 → U. S. Gold Coinage → Pioneer and Territorial Gold Print these Realized Prices! You'll need the Adobe PDF Reader to view and/or print the prices realized sheet. Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 1112 (1842-1850) $1.00. A. Bechtler. K.24, Stack 22. Brilliant Uncirculated BU $3,650.00 - or slightly finer. Plain Edge, light yellow-gold surfaces distinguish this handsome example. Broken first 'A' in CAROLINA, weight and fineness are expressed 27.G, 21.C. Reverse die crack links the boldly defined rim, 'ER' and star. NGC MS61. 1113 (1842-1850) $1.00. A. Bechtler. K.24, Stack 22 CH AU $2,400.00 Choice About Uncirculated, on the cusp of full Mint State. A second Plain Edge example of this important Dollar coinage showing clear gold fields, slight waviness at the rim over BECHTLER, without the die crack so often seen. PCGS AU58. 1114 (1834-1837) $5.00. C. Bechtler, August 1, 1834. K.17, Stack 14 var. (R-5) BU $15,000.00 Brilliant Uncirculated or finer with boldly flashing, almost prooflike fields. This important coin was inscribed with the date of the U.S. Treasury's proposed shift to a lower weight for the Federal Half Eagle. It reflects Bechtler's desire to adhere closely to the Philadelphia Mint weight and fineness standards to avoid the accusations that had destroyed public confidence in Templeton Reid's...  more 1115 (1834-1837) $5.00. C. Bechtler, August 1, 1834. K.19, Stack 15 (High R-6) AU $7,500.00 About Uncirculated and nearly Choice. Similarly inscribed with the date of the U.S. Treasury's planned change to lower weight, place of striking is abbreviated RUTHERF. This reverse shows .G./20. positioned very tightly together. Pleasing red-gold lustre survives around the sharp lettering for bold visual effect. NGC AU53. 1116 1851 $50.00. A. Humbert .887 THOUS. K.7 (R-7) CH AU $31,000.00 Choice About Uncirculated, virtually Mint State. Reeded Edge, engine-turned scrollwork on the reverse is inset from the rim. This red-gold toned ''Slug'' shows moderate wear, a rim bruise at the 4:00 corner of the octagonal planchet. This splendid coin's overall quality is superior to that of most survivors seen today and will repay the closest study. NGC AU58. 1117 1852 $10.00. United States Assay Office of Gold. .884 THOUS. K.12a (R-6) AU $6,250.00 About Uncirculated, on the threshold of Mint State. This obverse bears C.C. Wright's defiant eagle, the reverse shows the 'O' of OFFICE positioned below the 'N' in UNITED. Deep gold surfaces show only the lightest, problem-free wear, giving the coin its overall rugged beauty. NGC AU58. 1118 1854 $20.00. Kellogg & Co. K.1b (R-5). Short Arrows, Thin Date CH AU $5,250.00 Choice About Uncirculated. Company name is centered on the coronet, '5' in the date has a ball-tip. The obverse is typically more deeply struck than the reverse, which shows disproportionate wear. Here is a highly satisfying example of one of the most respected private coiner's work, possessing exceptional overall visual appeal for the Type or variety connoisseur. NGC AU55. 1119 1860 $10.00. Clark, Gruber & Co. K.3 (R-5) AU $15,500.00 About Uncirculated. Naturalistic Pike's Peak, DENVER Reverse bears the federal eagle and large date. This is one of this influential Denver assayer-coiner's first and most original issues. Boldly struck with light yellow-gold surfaces, lightly cleaned at one time. ANACS Cache AU detail, Cleaned. Categories  •  Stack's November 2005 → U. S. Gold Coinage → U. S. Gold Commemoratives Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 1120 1916 McKinley Memorial $1.00. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $600.00 Rich yellow gold surfaces show almost no sign of contact. Magnification reveals traces of a light wiping in the past. 1121 1917 McKinley Memorial $1.00. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $1,700.00 Pale wheat gold surfaces have a subtle prooflike appearance. A past cleaning is evidenced by hairlines in the reflective fields. 1122 1922 Grant with Star $1.00. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $3,000.00 Luxuriant orange-gold surfaces are virtually pristine, the star crisply defined. Here is a distinctly above-average example of one of the most sought-after Gold commemoratives, one of 5,016 struck. 1123 1922 Grant with Star $1.00. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $3,200.00 An absolutely pristine example. All details are needle-sharp. A lovely orange-peel patina creates a most impressive visual appeal. 1124 1922 Grant $1.00. Very Choice Brilliant Uncirculated VERY CH BU $2,400.00 Yellow gold surfaces are virtually mark-free. A couple of light hairlines do not detract from this lustrous coin. 1125 1915'S' Panama-Pacific $2.50. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated GEM BU $7,000.00 - on the cusp of fully Superb. Rich, sparkling yellow-gold lustre saturates both sides of this beautifully struck example of the Charles E. Barber design. Here is the Panama Pacific Quarter Eagle as it was supposed to look. PCGS MS66. 1126 1915'S' Panama-Pacific $2.50. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated CH BU $2,200.00 Substantial lustre combines with an exceptional strike to create outstanding beauty for this example of Charles E. Barber's complex design. 1127 1926 Sesquicentennial $2.50. Brilliant Uncirculated BU $375.00 - and nearly Choice. The obverse lustre is a bit pale from a past wiping, the reverse is a glorious orange-gold of great distinction. 1128 1915'S' Panama-Pacific $50.00. Brilliant Uncirculated BU $40,000.00 - on the cusp of fully Choice. Sumptuous deep gold lustre saturates both sides of this exacting strike. One of only 645 pieces released, and certainly one of the finest, free of the distracting marks and edge nicks that so often plague these massive yet soft Gold coins. Here is a thoroughly pleasing example of this bold Charles Keck design, a dream coin for any truly determined collector...  more Categories  •  Stack's November 2005 → U. S. Gold Coinage → California Fractional Gold Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 1129 1873 50¢. Octagonal, Liberty Head. B-G 915 (R-4) CH AU $360.00 Choice About Uncirculated. Frontier & Bellemere issue with distinctive snub-nose Liberty, value as HALF/ DOLLAR/ CAL. under 6-point star. Pleasing reflective lustre joins a bold strike. PCGS AU55. 1130 1876 50¢. Round, Indian Head. B-G 1038 (R-4) CH AU $200.00 Choice About Uncirculated, solder trace at 12:00. The date shows a tall '18' with the '1' recut at the top, issued by Herman J. Brand. 1131 1876/5 50¢. Round, Indian Head. B-G 1059 (R-4) CH BU $420.00 Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Boldly prooflike fields highlight the quality of the sharply defined reliefs and give this piece its outstanding visual appeal. Measurably sharper strike than the B-G plate. PCGS MS63. Categories  •  Stack's November 2005 → U. S. Gold Coinage → U. S. Proof Sets Lot # Description Grade Hammer Price 1132 1936 Proof Set. Brilliant Proof to Choice Brilliant Proof BR PF to CH BR PF $10,000.00 - and finer. Here is a wonderful set featuring a satin finish Buffalo Nickel that is a superb Gem Proof featuring iridescent rainbow akin to the gorgeously toned 1913'D' Type I that is on the cover of David Lange's Buffalo Nickel book. The fields on this coin are silky smooth, the devices are boldly impressed, and the toning ranges from light gold at the peripheries to blue to lilac to russet...  more 1133 1937 Proof Set. Choice to Gem Brilliant Proof CH to GEM BR PF $4,000.00 Light ''proof set'' toning is to be found on the gleaming, watery surfaces of the Mercury Dime, Washington Quarter and Walking Liberty Half, which are otherwise free of pesky spots or marks. The brilliant finish Nickel is a gently toned Gem, while the Cent is fully red and features watery, reflective surfaces. 5 pieces. 1134 1938 Proof Set. Very Choice Brilliant Proof VERY CH BR PF $1,300.00 A mostly bright set with the Cent and the Nickel showing some light toning. Well struck and very nice for the grade. 5 pieces. 1135 1939 Proof Set. Very Choice Brilliant Proof VERY CH BR PF $1,500.00 The silver coins have nice watery fields with little if any toning, while the Nickel has some light toning and the Cent exhibits some iridescent colors. 5 pieces. 1136 1940 Proof Set. Very Choice Brilliant Proof VERY CH BR PF $1,100.00 Lovely iridescent toning on the Cent and the Nickel while the Silver coins are mostly bright and attractive. 5 pieces. 1137 1941 Proof Set. Very Choice Brilliant Proof VERY CH BR PF $1,000.00 A totally bright and untoned set with the coins having a beautifully reflective sheen which gives them great appeal. 5 pieces. 1138 1942 Proof Set. Very Choice Brilliant Proof VERY CH BR PF $1,100.00 This six-coin set contains both types of Nickels. Mostly untoned and quite an attractive set for this very popular year. 6 pieces. 1139 1950 Proof Set. Choice Brilliant Proof CH BR PF $500.00 A lightly toned set with the Cent exhibiting full blazing mint color. 5 pieces. 1140 1951 Proof Set. Very Choice Brilliant Proof VERY CH BR PF $450.00 Light russet and gold toning on the Silver coins while the Cent is a marvelous mint red. 5 pieces. 1141 1952 Proof Set. Gem Brilliant Proof GEM BR PF $500.00 A marvelous set that shows great Proof sheen with the Nickel toned and the Cent a full mint red. 5 pieces. Page 38 of 43  •  First  Previous  Next  Last  • Goto Page

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