1814 Classic Head Plain 4 S-295 "Bearded Variety" VF+ by wear w/ attractive even color. There is a 5mm diagonal scratch starting at the B of the headband and extending more lightly to the chin of Liberty. A bit of planchet pitting is near star 8, and a rev rim imperfection is at K5. This is the "bearded" variety so called due to die crumbling under Liberty's chin making it look as though she has a short beard. Data shows that the Mint exhausted its supply of cent planchets in Oct of 1814 right after the crosslet 4 variety (S-294) was issued. A fire at the Mint in 1815 destroyed the rolling machines before any cents could be issued that year (the only year the Mint did not issue a one-cent coin.) Numismatic researcher R.W. Julian, among others, has indicated that the new Matron Head design was not employed for striking cents until midway through 1816. Since records show that the Mint received a shipment of cent planchets in early 1816, and made a delivery of cents shortly thereafter, a strong case can be made for this delivery being made up of the 1814 Plain 4 issue. In any event, this lot is worth serious consideration despite the flaws as Classic Head large cents are very scarce with this much detail. (Image)
Est. $400-600 SE
Opening US$ 350.00
Sold...US$ 350.00
Closed..Feb-16-2023, 16:37:34 EST
Sold For 350
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 10
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Cat No: 1847
1847 XF or very nearly so. Even brown color and very eye-appealing. (Image)
Est. $60-75 SE
Opening US$ 58.00
Sold...US$ 58.00
Closed..Feb-16-2023, 16:37:55 EST
Sold For 58
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Lot No: 11
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Cat No: G 1794(21)
(21) 1794 // 1837 all low grade w/ some corrosion. A few dates are questionable. Expect the typical problems found w/ excavated copper. (Image)
Est. $250-300 B
Opening US$ 270.00
Sold...US$ 270.00
Closed..Feb-16-2023, 16:38:32 EST
Sold For 270
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 12
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Cat No: G 1795(37)
(37) 1795 // 1856 w/ dup (there is an 1809 Half Cent in the group.) Incl (8) Capped/Draped, (5) Classic Heads, (8) Middle Dates, and the rest late dates. Most dates and legends are readable, but low-grade coins throughout. (Image)
Est. $160-240 B
Opening US$ 420.00
Sold...US$ 420.00
Closed..Feb-16-2023, 16:39:54 EST
Sold For 420
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 13
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Cat No: G 1795(38)
(38) 1795 // 1856 w/ dup incl (9) Capped/Draped, (4) Classic Heads, (9) Middle Dates, and the rest Braided Hair late dates. Low grades (some very low) but most dates and legends are readable. Good lot for the variety hunter. (Image)
Est. $170-250 B
Opening US$ 410.00
Sold...US$ 410.00
Closed..Feb-16-2023, 16:40:50 EST
Sold For 410
Sale No: 27
Lot No: 14
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Cat No: G (80)
(80) Culls incl mostly Middle & Late dates plus a few Draped, and a few British Ha'pennies and Hard Times tokens. Expect typical damage and corrosion. Not all dates legends are readable. (Image)
