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AMERICANA / LAST MINUTE ADDITIONS
December 13, 2012
ITEM WITH RESERVE
700. (52)
1942-S/S
& S/S/S
Double
Die
Variety
Lincoln
Cents
All
Graded
MS60-
MS67
Serious
numismatists
and high end
dealers are
afforded the
opportunity
to corner the
market for a
particular rare variety with this very significant offering of (52) 1942-S/S & S/S/S
Double Die Variety full red Lincoln cents which have been professionally certified
by PCGS, NGC and ANACS in grades of MS60-MS67. This amazing collection is
new to the hobby and comes from a dedicated “cherry-picker” who accumulated this
group over a period of fifty years. Highlighting this offering is a unique population
of (1) specimen graded MS67RD, DDO FS-101 by PCGS and confirmed to be the
only coin of this variety graded by PCGS at the MS67 level with none higher. Also
featured are (3) specimens designated MS67RD by NGC and (2) MS67RED by
ANACS. While there have been no recorded sales at the MS67 level for comparison,
the consensus of experts has estimated the PCGS piece in the five figure range and
the NGC and ANACS pieces in the high four figure range. The remainder of this lot
breaks down by quantity and grade as follows: (19) MS66RD, (19) MS65RD, (6)
MS64RD, (1) MS63RED and (1) MS60 Details with the comment “Lamination
Cleaned”. This item has a reserve (estimated value $47,500-$60,000).
Opening Bid $20000.00
ITEM WITH RESERVE
701. 1941 Lincoln Cent
“Doubled Die Obverse”-PCGS
Graded MS65RD
Collectors of significant rare “variety” coins
will certainly enjoy this gorgeous 1941
Lincoln Cent with “Doubled Die Obverse”.
Graded MS65RD-Mint State 65 Red by the
prestigious PCGS grading service, this fabulous
specimen displays very desirable attributes
including brilliant original luster, red coloring,
well defined details and the all-important
“doubling” on the “In God We Trust”
motto and portions of the word “Liberty”.
The flip bears the designation “DDO FS101
(FS-018)” and the reference number is
3780.65/11455987. This item has a reserve (estimated value $2,500-$3,500). More on
our website.
Opening Bid $750.00
702. 1943/2-P “Doubled Die
Obverse” Jefferson Nickel-
PCGS Graded MS65
Seekers of high grade rare coins will welcome
the opportunity to acquire this
choice 1943/2-P Jefferson Nickel with
“doubled die” 3/2 date variation. This
extraordinary example presents a brilliant
lustrous appearance and has been certified
MS65 by the highly regarded PCGS
grading service. The flip bears the designation
“DDO FS-101 (FS-028)” and the
reference number 38499.65/19373369
along with the PCGS MS65 grade. The
3/2 variation is partially visible to the
naked eye and is clearly detectable under
magnification.
Opening Bid $200.00
703. 1943 “Full Steps-
Doubled Die Obverse”
Jefferson Nickel-PCGS
Graded MS65FS
Well struck “Full Step” Jefferson Nickels
are highly prized by coin collectors. Add in
the feature of being a “Doubled Die” variety
embellished by a 35% silver content
and top it with a “Gem Mint” grade and
you have the recipe for a truly desirable
coin. The presented WWII Era 1943-P silver
alloy Jefferson Nickel has been graded
MS65FS by top grading service PCGS. The
“FS” portion of the grade represents the
term “Full Steps” which refers to clearly
separated Monument steps on the coin
reverse and is considered the most desirable
attribute of the Jefferson series. More on our website.
Opening Bid $250.00
705. (89) 1909-1940 Complete
Date and Mintmark Lincoln
Cent Series Without 1922-No D
Save the digging and hunting for another
series as this complete date and mintmark run
of (89) 1909-1940 Lincoln Cents requires no
further assembly. Housed in a handsome
Whitman folder this above average collection
features one example of each date and mintmark
with deference to the 1922 “No D” variation
which is technically a mint error and not
considered necessary for a complete run.
Presenting in a grade range of G-VF this series
is highlighted by the highly coveted 1909-S
VDB (VG/F) along with key date coins 1909-
S (G), 1914-D (G), 1924-D (F) and 1931-S
(VG). More on our website.
Opening Bid $400.00
704. (65) 1909-1954 PCGS
and NGC Graded Lincoln
Cents
Give yourself an “A” grade if you win this
lot of (65) 1909-1954 PCGS and NGC
graded Lincoln Cents. This group presents
red color and original luster with all coins
registering in MS63-MS67 grades with deference
to the 1922-Weak D which is designated
(VG08). Highlights are (4) PCGS
coins with 1909-VDB (MS65RD), 1922-
Weak D (VG08), 1933 (MS66RD) and a
1944-S (MS66RD) which features an RPM
S/S mintmark not noted on the flip and (5)
NGC coins with 1936-D (MS66RD), 1937-
D (MS67RD), 1937-S (MS66RD), 1945-S
(MS67RD) and 1941 (PF65RD). More on
our website.
Opening Bid $500.00
706. (7) 1930-1984
Graded Lincoln
Cents with 1984
“Doubled Die”
PCGS MS66RD
Memorial Cent
This professionally graded
lot of (7) 1930-1984
Lincoln Cent coins will
appeal to Lincoln Cent
lovers and high grade coin
hoarders alike. This encapsulated group of gems is highlighted by an astonishing 1984
“Double Die Obverse” specimen graded (MS66RD) by PCGS. Playing a co-starring
role is a 1960-D/D example rated (MS64RD) by PCGS. Also included are (4) more
PCGS graded coins with 1930-S (MS65RB), 1938-S/S (MS64RD), 1943-S (MS64)
and 1959-D/D/D (MS66RD). The final coin is a 1950-S/S coin graded MS65RD by
NGC. More on our website.
Opening Bid $200.00
98 HU G G I N S & SC OT T AU C T I O N: D E C E M B E R 13, 2012 W W W.H U G G I N S A N D S C OT T.C O M • 1.866.462.2273