Sunday, July 9, 2017

JR Newsletter: 9 July 2017 (352)





Auctions are in the Air!

Sheridan Downey wrote:

Mail Bid Sale No. 45 is less than a month away.  A dazzling array of high grade and rare bust halves may be previewed on my web site, www.sheridanscoins.com.  Thanks to Lance Keigwin, photos of every coin in the sale will be found there.

Part 1 of the sale consists of 49 coins from the renowned collection of Keith Davignon.  Descriptions of Keith’s coins, including their provenance, are already posted.  One highlight of Keith’s consignment is a stunning 1815/2 graded PCGS AU 55, with CAC approval.

Part 2 of the Sale, lots 50 through 107, is an exciting assortment of bust half-dollars from various consignors.  The lead coin, lot 50, is Don Frederick’s 1806 Knob 6, No Stem Thru Claw, O.108a, one of only two known with a massive reverse rim cud.  It is graded PCGS VG 8.  Lot 55 is a beautifully toned 1807 Large Stars O.114 graded PCGS MS 63, a coin that has been off the market for nearly 30 years.

Part 3 of the Sale, lots 108 through 117, consists of contemporary counterfeit capped bust halves from the reference collection of Mark Glazer.

Descriptions of the coins in Parts 2 and 3 of the Sale will be posted over the coming weeks.  Live bidding will commence on or about July 20.

Below, I have provided photos of Davignon’s 1815/2 and the remarkable 1807 Large Stars.  Click on either photo to enlarge the image

All JRCS members are invited to participate in the sale.  Bidder registration is simple.  Just follow the link on the Home Page of my web site.

Best,
Sheridan

PS Did I mention the fact that TWO 1823 Ugly 3's are in the Sale, each graded PCGS AU 58!



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John Wilson wrote:

These early silver issues have been consigned to Heritage Auctions for auction at the Denver ANA (July 31 - Aug 7). Some pieces have outstanding eye appeal*. All are PCGS encapsulated. I am aware that survey, rarity and condition census ratings may not be considered authoritative and are presented here for information only. There are a few choice lots outside the early silver issues.

You may view and bid on my entire consignment in Heritage auction #1258 at the following link:
Many images are posted now. Internet bidding will begin about July 14.


variety
grade
rarity

half dimes




1794*
2
45 CAC
5
tied #2 JRCS survey
1797*
1
45 CAC
3
#5 JRCS survey
1800
1
58
3
#3 JRCS survey
1830
8
64 CAC
1
tied #1 JRCS survey
dimes




1796*
2
45 CAC
4
#2 JRCS survey
1800*
1
53 CAC
5
#1 JRCS survey
1821*
5
55 CAC
3
tied #3 JRCS survey
1832
2
64
2
#2 JRCS survey
quarters




1807
1
55
2
#3 JRCS survey
1821*
4
58 CAC
3
tied #3 JRCS survey
1834
1
64
1
tied #1 JRCS survey
half dollars 




1795
102
45
4
CC#2, #1 JRCS survey
1807
105
53
1
tied #3 JRCS survey
1814*
109
64 CAC
2
CC#2
dollars
B/BB



1795 FH
2/20
40
3
tied #1 JRCS survey
1795 DB
15/52
30
2

1797
1/73
45
3

1798 SE
2/81
30
3

1799
23/159
40 CAC
3

1800
13/193
35 CAC
3

1801
3/213
40 CAC
3

1802
6/241
35 CAC
1

1803
1/251
40 CAC
4



Heritage's images are fantastic. If there is one of these coins which interests you particularly, I will email an image to you. Email jdwilsonmd(at)att.net

John Wilson
JRCS 893