Lot 49: Large Cent Collection Assembled in 1879

Large Cent Collection Assembled in 1879, 1816-1857 Complete. This remarkable collection of large cents was purchased by Herman M. Atwoodfrom Philadelphia dealer W.J. Peiper in 1879. The early dates (1793-1814) have been removed from this set and listed above as either single ormultiple coin lots (Lot Nos. 11-15, 17-23, 25-28 & 30-32). The collection is housed in vintage Wayte Raymond boards(3) and held within a NationalCoin Album. A 4-page letter, 7.75 x 10.25 inches, from Peiper to Atwood accompanies this lot.

Datelined "Philada, 3/19/(18)79" Peiper writes

The two inner pages list the rare coins including an 1856 Nickel Penny for $3.25, as well as a list of the early date large cents and their cost.The letter itself is in Very Good condition with aged cello tape at the folds, fold seps. The Middle Date Large Cents, 1816-1839 (one each date)grade aVG to aEF, with an average of VG-Fine, some clnd long ago or with the typical problems encountered. The Late Date Large Cents, 1840-1857 (oneeach date) grade Fine to EF, average nearly VF, some clnd long ago or with problems. The coins have not been attributed. Nice opportunity for thecollector to own a collection assembled during the 19th century and later housed in a vintage coin album. 42 Large Cents + Album + 1879 Letter.

Lot 215: 1794 Flowing Hair Half Dollar

1794 Flowing Hair Half Dollar. O-101. PCGS Fine15, cpl lt old mks rev, original and appealing. A classic first year of issue rarity, a wonderfulexample of our earliest United States Half Dollar coin!

Lot 256: 1873/3 Half Dollar. Closed 3, No Arrows.

1873/3. Closed 3, No Arrows. Iridescent steel blue, violet and golden toned Choice AU-Unc. Beautiful!

Lot 310: 1874 Trade Dollar

1874. PCGS PR64CAM. Very appealing with strong cameo contrast and lt colorful rim toning, a large price point move in 65CAM makes this exampleeven more alluring.

Lot 493: 1881 Nickel Three Cents Pattern

Nickel Three Cents Pattern, 1881. Judd-1668. NGC PF64 and very attractive. An outstanding example of crossover design element experimentation andseldom offered

Lot 537: Accommodation Paper 50 Cents Scrip

Obsolete Currency. Camden, Arkansas & Homer, Louisiana - Accommodation Paper 50 Cents. May 1, 1862. Fine+,

Lot 556: 1841 Hard Times Token - Daniel Webster

Daniel Webster, 1841. HT-22. NGC MS64BN. Nice color and very attractive, tough in high grade.

Lot 558: Alaska Rural Rehabilitation Corporation Tokens

Alaska Rural Rehabilitation Corporation Tokens, 1935. Complete Set. Includes 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 Cents plus $1 in aluminum and $5 and $10 inbrass. Tokens average EF condition, the aluminum w/ semi-reflective fields, the $10 brass token w/ two spots of oxidation on one side. Nicely housedin a gilt blue Capital Plastics holder (crack on back). Mintage ranges from 2500-5000 pieces for the aluminum and just 1000 pieces for the $5 & $10tokens. These tokens were issued by the U.S. Government for the use of the Midwesterners who relocated to Alaska as part of the Matanuska ValleyColonization project. Very scarce as a complete Set. Well matched. 8 tokens

Lot 564: Official Prize Medal

Official Prize Medal. AE, 76mm, by A. St. Gaudens & C. Barber. Eglit 90; Rulau X3. Awarded to "AUTOMATIC CHECK- / HOOK COMPANY." LovelyAU-Unc with mahogany patina. Accompanied by its original deep blue velvet lined aluminum box with fine floral design. Scarce thus

Lot 576: 1909 Portola Festival Dollar

San Francisco, CA - Portola Festival Dollar, 1909. HK 389. NGC MS65BN, pierced for suspension as typical for the issue. Very seldom offered andPop 1 in this grade!

Lot 787: Ceylon. Chola Dynasty

Ceylon. Chola Dynasty. Anonymous AV Kahavanu, ND (c. 980- 1070 AD). 22m

Lot 916: 1809 Ceylon 96 Stivers

96 Stivers, 1809. KM-79, Pridmore-2. Choice VF-EF, some small flan flaws on edge, otherwise nice. Ex: Randolph Zander.

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Another fascinating lot is a 1795 Flowing Hair dollar with an extensively engraved obverse that reads, "L.M. Dumon, Vevay, Ind., Switzerland Co.,"in cursive with scribed texture in the obverse fields.

Vevay is the county seat of Switzerland County in Indiana and its population was 1,683 at the 2010 census. The dollar comes from the Myron Xenos -Money Tree Collection and has Very Fine details. A hole is noted under the 7 in the date relative to the obverse.

The "Love token," which seems to serve a more functional or commemorative versus a romantic purpose, provides an opportunity for a budget-mindedcollector to add this challenging type coin to his or her collection.

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