Regency Auction 29

THE REGENCY AUCTION 29
LOT 340
$10 1874-CC NGC VF35 CAC
This is a visually impressive collector grade coin! We love
the natural tone over the moderately worn surfaces. There is
a remarkable amount of retained luster that survives in the
fields. There is a wealth of detail to the design elements with
just honest wear on the surfaces. While a more available date
than others from Carson City, only 16,767 were stuck.
PCGS 31, NGC 8, CAC 5. NO NGC VF35 has ever sold in
auction; the last two CAC-approved auction appearances
sold for $4,320, one in August and one in February 2018.
This is an affordable early CC mint ten that will attract
serious attention from the collector. Good luck!
PCGS# 8670 | ESTIMATE: $4,000+
LOT 341
$10 1880-O PCGS AU53 CAC
A low mintage date, only 9,200 were struck, and
today perhaps about 275 survivors are estimated
known in all grades. Scarce in AU grades, this one
is very original with a nice, old time collection look.
Under the “crusty” (not a negative term) tone, a rich
olive-green and golden hue glows with a shimmering
luster. The devices are razor sharp, despite the minor
wear on the highest points. The eye appeal is quite
nice for the grade, and worthy of a premium bid from
the specialist collector.
PCGS 27, NGC 25, CAC 4. The last one to sell was
in the 2018 ANA auction, realizing $4,920. We sold a non-CAC AU50 in our November 2016 for a hammer price of $5,750. High end
examples like this are worthy of placement in a high end collection!
PCGS# 8689 | ESTIMATE: $4,600+
LOT 342
$10 1894 PCGS MS64+ CAC
With such a large mintage, you would think these would be
more common in GEM grade. Would you believe that in
30+ years of grading PCGS has graded only a single MS65
finer! This MS64+ is truly deserving of its near-GEM
grade. Brilliant cartwheel luster boldly rolls over the
honey-gold toned surfaces on both sides. The devices are
sharply struck and are boldly defined. A strong glass reveals
just the slightest sign of contact, none of the microscopic
ticks impair the wondrous eye appeal.
PCGS 207, NGC 442, CAC 31. There are 14 graded 64+
at PCGS. Back when there were three MS64+s graded, this near-GEM sold for $4,600 in November 2011. They have been selling
between $1,880 and $2,820 in 2017 (none have sold in 2018). The current PCGS value is listed at $3,250 and we think this coin could
well bring close to that. The SOLE PCGS MS65 is CAC approved and sold in April 2011 for $26,450--a gorgeous 64+ is a great value
at today’s levels!
PCGS# 8729 | ESTIMATE: $2,200+
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