Mostly glossy light olive and medium brown with darker reddish chocolate toning in protected areas, particularly on the reverse. Extremely fine roughness covers all but the highpoints, and traces of very shallow reddish verdigris or scale can be found in a few places. There is a small patch of stronger roughness in the field at the forehead, but it does not catch your eye. The only planchet flaw is a small fissure at the rim over EC in CONNEC, and this flaw does not affect any of the design elements. The date and legends are complete and clear. Rather early die state with moderate swelling at UC that allows those letters to remain clearly visible. A rare variety that was missing in the famous Ford collection. Weight 145.2 grains.

Sharper, especially on the reverse, but covered with fine to moderate roughness, strongest on the left of both sides. Much of the roughness may have been in the planchet pre-striking, but certainly not all of it. Partly glossy medium brown with some crusty olive brown in protected areas. No verdigris and the only notable marks are a couple light scratches from the throat into the field towards the E in CONNEC. The date is strong and the legends are readable, although several letters are weak. Plated in the 1971 Taxay reference. An acceptable example of a very rare variety that seldom comes with nice surfaces. Weight 112.5 grains.

Choice glossy medium chocolate brown and steel. The planchet and surfaces are especially nice and the eye appeal of this piece is outstanding for the grade. The only notable marks are a tiny diagonal fissure on the chin, a trail of microscopic chips from the neck to the second C in CONNEC, and a collection of faint hairline scratches on the lower part of the seated figure. The small fissure on the chin is the only mark that catches your eye. Later die state with swelling in the field off the chin and a strong die break connecting the R in AUCTORI to the dentils above. Comes with a very nice provenance. Weight 113.6 grains.

Glossy medium tan and light olive with reddish brown toning in protected areas. Most of the planchet is smooth but the head is covered with tiny planchet chips mixed with a few light scratches, and the opposing area at the bottom of the reverse shows microscopic chipping as well. A tiny flake at the rim above the face and another at the rim left of the feet of the seated figure are the only other marks. Late die state with swelling in the field before the portrait in addition to the strong bisecting die crack through the nose. The date is weakened by the chipping but it is complete and easily readable. The legends are strong and the “Snipe Nose” crack is bold. Weight 120.9 grains.

Very attractive glossy medium brown blending to chocolate brown in protected areas. The head and neck are softly struck as is the opposing lower half of the seated figure, but everything else is smooth and nicely detailed. The softly struck places show the usual small planchet chips. No significant planchet fissures or contact marks. Struck slightly off center to K-11 leaving the bottom of the date slightly off the planchet. Otherwise the date and legends are bold. Comparable to the Ford example that was called Extremely Fine. Weight 134.6 grains.

A nicely detailed Very Fine where the designs are properly struck up, but the lower half of the obverse and upper part of the reverse are weakly struck due to swelling associated with the late die state. Rather glossy light to medium brown with medium chocolate brown toning in protected areas. The planchet is covered with microscopic roughness on all but the highpoints, which are smooth. A small flake at the bottom of the bust, another at the top of the U in AUCTORI, and a pair of small fissures in the field before the head of the seated figure are the notable planchet defects. A thin, old scratch through ET is the only contact mark. Both dies are swollen, especially the reverse, the latest state seen. The date is complete and strong in spite of the swelling in that area and most of the legends are clear. Weight 128.3 grains.

Technical grade at least EF40 and choice where properly struck, but more than a third of the planchet was too thin to receive a proper impression from the dies. The unstruck portion shows the usual pre-striking chipping and flaws while the properly struck portion is smooth with just a few small flaws, the notable one being a void between the tops of the 7 & 8 in the date. There are a few rim bruises on both sides including two under the 87. Frosty medium brown. Nicely centered with a strong date and legends where the dies actually made it to the planchet. The AUCIORI error is especially bold. Weight 142.0 grains.

Glossy light brown with medium chocolate brown toning in protected areas. There is a spot of darker reddish chocolate toning in the field at the tip of the nose and a smaller one before the neck. The planchet is mostly smooth with just a few trivial chips on both sides, but a lamination flaw weakens the 17 in the date. In addition the planchet is slightly bent with a pinch at the rim just left of the date, a defect not mentioned in the Oechsner catalog. Later die state with obvious bulges in the field before the portrait and around the periphery on the reverse. Struck slightly off center to K-5. Weight 140.5 grains.

Glossy medium brown and light chocolate with slightly darker steel brown toning on the highpoints. There is obvious planchet chipping in the centers and on the left part of both sides. The notable flaw is a diagonal fissure from the top of the obverse to the forehead. There is a tiny rim nick under the bust and a minor planchet clip over the I in LIB. Early state with just a few cracks at the shoulder and a fine crack up from the leaf tip at the top of the head. The date is bold. Weight 105.2 grains.

Glossy light chocolate brown. Smooth with trivial marks, none notable. Just a worn cent. The date and legends are clear. Weight 143.9 grains.

Sharper but covered with microscopic roughness under slightly glossy dark olive brown and steel toning. There are some tiny pits at the top of the reverse and a patch of roughness at the knee of the seated figure. The only significant contact mark is a scrape on the edge at EC in CONNEC. Counterstamped IB inside a small incuse rectangle high on the neck. This rare stamp is attributed to John Bayley, a Philadelphia silversmith. A great early counterstamp, and it comes with a nice provenance. Weight 146.9 grains.

Sharper but cleaned, dented, and the obverse portrait lightly reengraved. No corrosion or verdigris but there is a minor planchet fissure at EC in CONNEC. The date and legends are clear except for weakness on the 8. Fine but relatively unskilled engraving on the portrait was intended to strengthen those details. Mostly glossy chocolate, steel, and rose. An odd piece that comes with a very nice provenance. Weight 121.5 grains.

Includes a Miller 30-hh.1 R2 with a clear date and legends plus two unattributed pieces. Lot of 3 coins.

Sharper, especially on the reverse where many of the details are VF, but cleaned and covered with fine roughness. A dent under the plow handles caused a bulge over the left top of the shield. The date is weak with only a couple digits still visible, but most of the legends are visible. Poorly struck, as usual, and the reverse is misaligned to K-7. Far from perfect but quite rare, and a proper retoning should improve the eye appeal. Weight 105.4 grains.

Includes 1787 Maris 38-Y R3 F15 net VG7 for fine roughness (struck slightly off center to K-7.5), 1787 Maris 43-d R1 F12 net VG7 for fine roughness and cleaning, 1787 Maris 64-t R1 G5, and 1788 Maris 77-dd R2 Running Fox AG3 (smooth, just worn with a visible fox). Lot of 4 coins.

Includes 5 Imitation British Halfpennies 1752-1776, and a 1723 Wood's Hibernia Halfpenny. Some are sharper with defects but all have a readable date. Lot of 6 coins.

Issue authorized by the Continental Congress in Baltimore and signed by S. S. Coale and Rinaldo Johnson. In January 1777 Continental Currency was beginning to circulate at a discount. PMG # CC-625801806122109G.

Issue authorized by the Continental Congress in Philadelphia and signed by Paul Cox and Nathaniel Donnell. Serial number 254396. The margins are uneven but complete on both sides. PMG # CC-865501806122124G

Faint evidence of quarter folds intersect in the center, clearest on the reverse, but they are not obtrusive. The only other defect is a tiny stain on the lower left corner. Issue authorized by the Continental Congress. Serial # 65570.

The paper is relatively crisp but there is a small stain on the upper right corner affecting both sides. Two blue fibers in the paper are clearly visible at the serial number. The margins are complete. Signed by Jacob Masoner and Robert Roberts. Serial number 128262.

Crisp paper but the left margin is compromised and there is a faint vertical fold down the center. Serial #6490. Signed by John Clapham and William Eddis.

Previously mounted with some pencil annotations on the upper right and lower reverse, all on the blank border. Minor stain on the lower right reverse. The obverse plate for this note was engraved by Paul Revere. Serial #6086. Signed by Richard Cranch. PMG # MA-2735501806122131G.

Printed on thick, stiff paper with many blue fibers imbedded on the reverse. The margins are uneven but the printing is sharp. Serial #4607. Signed by John Smyth, Hugh Hartshorne, and Joseph Smith.

Value stated as Three Pounds or Eight Ounces and Fifteen Pennyweight of Plate (silver). No defects but the print is slightly dull. Serial #1790 with an additional (old) number at the left top of the leaf. Signed by Daniel Smith, Jr., Samuel Nevill, and A. Johnston.

There is a horizontal crease through the center, visible mostly from the reverse. Small stains show on both sides but the printing and margins are clear. Serial #2465. Signed by William Fisher, Strettell Jones, and Francis Hopkinson. PMG # PA-1485001806122035G

PMG states "Exceptional Paper Quality" on the grading label. The signatures are sharp and bold in black ink, and the margins are complete. The only defect is a tiny chip out of the paper at the upper left corner. Serial #25037. Signed by John Lownes, Benedict Dorsey, and Robert Tuckniss. PMG # PA-17063E1806122043G

Worn with evidence of several folds, strongest a horizontal one through the center where there is a small tear at the right end. Some of the legends are weak but all are readable. This issue raised funds (200,000 pounds) to support the army. Serial #120898. Signed by William Will.

The paper is bright but there are a few faint creases. The legends are clear and the signatures are bold. Serial #9212. Signed by J. M. Simmons, John Lyne, and J. Hopkins. PMG # VA-1943001806122060G.

Bright silvery toning with frosty devices and reflective fields giving this piece a cameo appearance. May well have been a proof strike. The only notable marks are a few tiny ticks on the rims, none notable. Sharply struck and quite attractive. These were funeral medals (called pennies by Breen) celebrating the life and service of our first president. The date of his birth is rather crudely corrected from 1752 to 1732, and the date of his death is incorrectly entered as Dc.21, 1799 instead of DEC 14, 1799. An impressive piece with historical significance. Weight 209.3 grains, diameter 33 millimeters.

Rather frosty medium brown and light chocolate. Looks smooth to the unaided eye but a glass reveals very fine granularity covering the planchet. No verdigris or notable contact marks, just a light touch of wear on the highest points of the devices. A curved planchet clip at the bottom of the obverse (as struck) can quickly identify this piece. Intermediate die state with clear die clashmarks behind the portrait but no swelling on the obverse. Struck with the obverse misaligned to K-3 while the reverse is centered on the planchet. Not perfect but still one of the finest known of the variety, and it comes with a great provenance. The attribution and Miller-Ryder-Boyd-Ford provenance are noted on the PCGS label. Weight 143.9 grains.

Frosty light bluish steel with hints of light champagne toning in protected areas. No wear evident on either side but there is a trace of planchet roughness left of the crown and there is a tiny scratch in the field on either side of the L. Nicely centered on the planchet. The partially effaced 4 is evident just right of the 7. This variety is not mentioned in the Vlack reference on the series; undoubtedly rare. Weight shown as 34.5 grains on the Martin collection envelope. The Martin collection provenance is noted on the special PCGS label. Listed on pages 49-50 in the "Redbook."

Very attractive glossy light to medium brown. The surfaces are smooth and void of contact marks, just worn. The only "defect" is a tab strike or indent over PLE at the top of the staff. The indent shows lettering or elongated dentils, as yet unidentified. The brass splasher is small and off to the right of the crown. Weight recorded as 87.8 grains by Martin. The attribution and Martin collection provenance are noted on the special PCGS label. Listed on page 38 in the "Redbook."

Glossy light to medium brown. Smooth with virtually no marks, just well worn. Many of the design elements are considerably sharper than the assigned grade while other areas are more heavily worn--all thanks to an uneven strike. The brass splasher is bright but off to the left of the crown. Later die state with swelling and minor crumbling behind the king. Weight recorded by Martin as 87 grains. The Martin attribution and provenance are noted on the special PCGS label. Listed on page 38 in the "Redbook."

Frosty light to medium steel gray with lustrous bluish steel overtones in the fields and protected areas. Lightly worn on the devices and the only marks are some faint diagonal planchet adjustment lines inside the shield on the reverse (as struck). The sun face over the head (mark for the Paris Mint master) and the small tower over the crown (mark for the Paris Mint engraver) are both sharp. A nice example of this rare early French colonial piece issued specifically for their colonies in North America. The Martin attribution and provenance are noted on the special PCGS label. Listed on page 49 in the "Redbook."

Choice glossy light chocolate and olive brown. Smooth and very attractive with light wear. The only defect is a thin planchet fissure under the E in HIBERNIA (as struck). Later die state with a small cud break at the dentils under the portrait. Weight listed as 109.9 grains on the Martin collection envelope. The attribution and Martin collection provenance are noted on the special PCGS label. Listed on page 42 in the "Redbook."

Frosty light to medium chocolate brown with traces of reddish steel on both sides, mostly on the right side of the reverse. Sharply struck and the only contact mark is a light rim nick over the E in ONE. Lettered edge UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. A very nice example of this popular Washington Cent. Listed on page 79 in the "Redbook." (The slab is scuffed on both sides.)

Lustrous brown with lighter tan in protected areas and slightly darker steel brown on the highpoints. A few peeps of mint red are visible on the reverse. Very sharply struck. The only mark, and it is barely visible, is a tiny tick on the sail in the center of the reverse. A very nice example. Listed on page 74 in the "Redbook."

Glossy brown and light chocolate. The surfaces are smooth except for several planchet fissures on both sides, as nearly always seen on this variety. The largest fissure is at the bottom of the neck. No verdigris and the only contact mark is a tiny rim nick at the E in INDE. Late die state with obvious swelling on the lower part of the portrait. Graded VF30 and considered CC#6 or 7 for the variety by Syd Martin. Many of the details would support that assessment but the swelling associated with the late die state caused loss of detail, especially on the portrait. However the superb color and surfaces (minus the usual fissures) are certainly consistent with a higher grade. The Ford and Perkins examples of the variety are rough with fissures but earlier die states that show a bit more detail. Removed from a PCGS holder graded F12 (PCGS label #685162.12/45294560 included, and it shows the attribution and Martin collection provenance). Weight 133.7 grains. Comes with a nice provenance.

Very attractive glossy light chocolate and steel brown. The planchet is smooth, void of any hint of corrosion or verdigris. The only defects are some tiny planchet flakes in the centers, mostly on the reverse (as struck). Nicely centered with a bold date and legends. Later die state with minor swelling on both sides and a small cud break at the top of the reverse. A very nice Connecticut copper that comes with an equally nice provenance. Weight 132.2 grains.

Choice glossy medium brown blending to chocolate in protected areas. Smooth, lightly worn, and nearly flawless; a pair of dull ticks at the left side of the globe and a tiny rim bruise at the top of the reverse are the only notable marks. Intermediate die state with a wave through the second N in CONNEC and obvious swelling at the outstretched arm of the seated figure. The date is bold. Struck slightly off center to K-6. Another beautiful Connecticut copper. Removed from a PCGS holder graded AU50 (PCGS label #316.50/26748968 included). Weight 134.5 grains.

Choice glossy brown and light chocolate. Mostly smooth with just a few microscopic planchet chips, mostly along the left edge of the obverse and top of the reverse (all as struck). Sharply struck with very light wear on the highpoints of the devices. Early die state with sharp, crisp devices. A superb example of the popular "African Head" variety that has a separate listing in the "Redbook" (see pages 60 & 61). Considered by Syd Martin to be finest or second finest of the variety. And it comes with a nice provenance, as you would expect for such a superior coin. Removed from a PCGS holder graded AU55 (label #685159.55/45294557 included, and it shows the attribution and Martin collection provenance.) Weight 129.2 grains.

Glossy medium brown and steel blending to olive brown in some protected areas. Smooth with no hint of corrosion or verdigris. The only marks are a very light scratch in the field before the nose and a small planchet chip at the base of the L in LIB (as struck). The left edge of the obverse is softly struck, apparently because the planchet is a bit thinner in that area. Otherwise this piece would rate a slightly higher grade. The bottom of the date is tight to the edge of the planchet but it is bold. The Perkins and Ford examples were sharper but had obvious planchet flaws. Removed from an ANACS holder graded VF20 (ANACS label #7192648 included, and it shows the attribution). Weight 128.1 grains.

A CONNECT variety. Frosty medium brown and light chocolate. The fields are lustrous in many of the protected areas and the eye appeal of this piece is excellent. There is no hint of corrosion, only small planchet fissures, strongest at TO in AUCTORI. No contact marks, just very light wear on the devices. Late die state with a very large and quite deep cud break on the right side of the reverse, the so-called "Fatal Break" die state. The opposing NE in CONNECT are weak because the cud consumed so much of the planchet metal. This piece is far superior to the Miller-Ford and the Taylor-Perkins examples, clearly a candidate for finest known honors. Removed from a PCGS holder graded AU55+ (special PCGS label #685109.55+/46983565 included, and it shows the attribution and Syd Martin collection provenance). Weight 149.7 grains.

Choice glossy chocolate brown with lighter brown toning on the highpoints. The surfaces are smooth with just a few small defects including a couple tiny fissures at the rim on the top of the obverse and a small chip out of the rim under the second 7 (all as struck). Nicely centered with a strong date and legends. Intermediate die state with minor swelling in the field off the chin. A very nice mid-grade example of this tough variety. Weight 141.6 grains.

Very attractive glossy light olive brown. Smooth and choice, essentially flawless with light wear on the devices. Struck slightly off center to K-10.5 leaving the bottom of the date tight to the edge of the planchet. A premium example in every respect. Weight 156.6 grains.

Choice glossy medium brown blending to chocolate in protected areas. Smooth and very attractive, just moderately worn. The only marks are two tiny rim bruises at the bottom of the obverse and top of the reverse. Struck slightly off center to K-8 affecting the dentils and a couple of the cinquefoils on the reverse. A relatively common but beautiful mid-grade Connecticut. Weight 161.9 grains.

Beautiful frosty medium brown blending to light olive brown in protected areas. The surfaces are smooth, the strike is strong, and this piece has superb eye appeal. Perfectly centered on a flawless planchet with just a touch of wear on the highpoints of the devices. The best struck example known to us and considered the finest by Rothschild. Clearly superior to the Perkins, Ford, and Taylor examples. A premium example of a relatively common Connecticut variety. Very close to AU55. Weight 129.8 grains.

Glossy medium brown with olive brown in protected areas. Smooth with no trace of corrosion or verdigris. Just a few marks including two dull ticks in the field off the mouth and a small rim bruise at the top of the obverse. Later die state with dull die clashmarks in the obverse fields. The date and legends are bold. Removed from a PCGS holder graded VF25 (PCGS label #370.25/45082670 included). Weight 148.1 grains.

Choice medium brown and light chocolate. The surfaces are smooth and void of contact marks, just lightly worn. The dies are worn with die "spalling" roughness around the legends, especially at CONNEC, and obvious swelling on the obverse (as always on this variety). Nearly centered on the planchet with a strong date and clear legends. A nice mid-grade example, near the lower end of the condition census for the variety. Weight 157.0 grains.

Choice glossy medium brown with traces of mint frost in protected areas. No corrosion or contact marks, just very light friction on the devices. Later die state with swelling in the fields and strong die clashmarks. An incuse 1787 is clearly visible at the top of the head on the obverse. The details are not fully struck up on the top of the head and lower part of the seated figure, and there are some small planchet chips that did not completely disappear during the strike. Considered by Hanson and Partrick to be the finest of the variety, but we think the slightly earlier die state Taylor example (Bowers & Merena 3/26/1987:2643) is marginally better based on a stronger strike. But this piece is clearly superior to the Ford and Perkins examples. Removed from an NGC slab graded AU53BN (NGC label #2051418-015 included, and it shows the attribution and Hanson-Partrick provenance). Weight 138.5 grains.

Very attractive glossy medium brown with darker chocolate brown in protected areas. Smooth and absolutely choice except for a small patch of very fine carbon at the left top of the globe. Otherwise this piece would rate a slightly higher grade. No marks or planchet defects. Later die state with fine die cracks and swelling on the obverse. Struck slightly off center to K-10.5. Weight 129.7 grains

Lustrous brown and light chocolate with generous traces of mint red remaining, especially on the obverse. No corrosion, verdigris, or contact marks. Essentially as struck with great eye appeal. The only defects are a chip out of the rim at the shoulder and a diagonal planchet flaw through ET and the globe, both as struck. Darker planchet slag shows in the fissures on the reverse. Otherwise this piece is absolutely choice. Later die state. The cud at the shoulder is bold and the vertical crack down through the seated figure is strong. Struck a bit off center to the top leaving the date off the planchet. This is the undisputed finest example of the variety and it comes with a nice provenance. Removed from a PCGS holder graded MS62BN (Special PCGS label #687356.62/46981752 included, and it shows the attribution and EAC 1975-Sydney F. Martin Collection provenance). Weight 137.9 grains.

Glossy medium brown blending to light chocolate in protected areas. An above average planchet for this variety with only minor planchet flaws including a small one on the cheek and a longer one through the globe and 7. No corrosion, verdigris, or notable contact marks. Superior to the Perkins and Taylor examples of the variety. Struck with the reverse misaligned to K-7 leaving part of the 17 off the planchet. Weight 137.2 grains. The attribution and Robert M. Martin Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Glossy medium brown and light chocolate. No corrosion but there are some of the usual planchet flaws, mostly at the forehead and CO, plus another down from the globe into the 5 significantly weakening that numeral. The rest of the date is not strong but it is clear. Late die state with obvious swelling in the fields and legends on the reverse. The attribution and Twin Leaf provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Choice glossy light brown in the fields and protected areas with light chocolate on the devices. Smooth with a strong date and excellent eye appeal. There are some faint hairlines on both sides, none visible to the unaided eye, and traces of fine verdigris in a few protected areas. Superior to the Perkins example, comparable to Taylor. Weight 149.4 grains. The attribution and Sydney F. Martin Collection provenance are noted on the special PCGS label.

Glossy golden tan and light steel brown. Smooth and void of any planchet flaws. The only notable marks are a dull scratch down the face from the forehead to the chin and couple more at CON. These marks are relatively strong but they blend nicely into the toning. The reverse is choice and the date is strong. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label.

Mostly glossy medium chocolate brown. Looks smooth but uniform microscopic porosity covers the fields and protected areas on both sides. No marks or verdigris, and the eye appeal of this piece is really nice. The highpoints are smooth. Struck very slightly off center to K-1 leaving the bottom of the date tight to the edge of the planchet (as usual for this variety). The "African Head" is strong. Not nearly as nice as the previous lot but still one of the finer "African Head" Connecticut coppers. The attribution and "African Head" feature are noted on the PCGS label.

Mostly glossy light brown on the highpoints and medium reddish chocolate in the fields and protected areas. Overall smooth but there are traces of microscopic granularity on the reverse, mostly at LIB where there is a trace of verdigris. The planchet quality is above average with only trivial flaws on the obverse and none on the reverse. The date is tight to the edge of the planchet but easily readable. Later die state with swelling across the shoulder and bust. Weight 143.0 grains. Rather conservatively graded by PCGS in our opinion, possibly due to the swelling that weakened some of the details on the obverse. The attribution and Twin Leaf provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Choice glossy medium brown and light chocolate. The planchet quality is quite nice, only minor flaws at the face. No contact marks or roughness, and the reverse is virtually flawless. The date and legends are complete and strong. The attribution and Twin Leaf provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Rather glossy medium steel brown and light chocolate. No marks, verdigris, or planchet defects, but the surfaces are covered with fine granularity on all but the highpoints, which are smooth. The legends on the obverse are strong; the date and legends on the reverse are readable but weaker. The attribution and Twin Leaf provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Beautiful glossy medium chocolate brown with lighter brown on the highpoints. Traces of frost show in protected areas. No contact marks or planchet flaws, but softly struck in the centers as often seen on this variety. Later die state with swelling before the nose and mouth and stronger swelling through the outstretched arm on the reverse. The die flaws at the top of the reverse are well advanced. An impressive Connecticut in a neat die state, and it comes with a nice provenance. The attribution and Ford provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Attractive glossy light brown on the devices, olive brown in the fields and protected areas. The two-tone color accents the details and this piece has great eye appeal. Smooth and nearly flawless, just lightly worn. The only flaws are a tiny planchet void in the field behind the head of the seated figure and a shallow depression at the bottom of the neck where there was not enough planchet metal available to fill both that spot and the opposing bust of the seated figure. Nicely centered with a bold date and legends. Later die state with a small cud break reaching inside the dentils at the top of the reverse. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label.

Glossy light to medium brown blending to light chocolate in protected areas. Smooth and quite nice for the grade except for a half dozen tiny pits on the top of the reverse. The largest pit is on the neck of the seated figure and it contains some greenish verdigris. The only contact mark is a small rim nick at the E in CONNEC. The date is clear, although the 1 is a bit weak, and the legends are strong. Softly struck in the middle of the reverse, as usual on this variety. The attribution and Robert M. Martin Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Choice glossy light to medium brown with chocolate brown in protected areas. Smooth and quite attractive, but the strike is weak at the dentils from K-9 to K-12 on the obverse. Just a few trivial planchet fissures including two very light voids on the cheek and a few more at the top of the bouquet on the reverse. An attractive piece, smoother than the Perkins example or either of the Ford pieces, although they are sharper. Weight 124.0 grains. The attribution and Miller-Garrett-Long Island Collection provenance are noted on the NGC label.

Frosty olive brown with lighter brown toning on the highpoints. A bit dull from very fine roughness but there are no contact marks or verdigris. A small planchet void at the waist of the seated figure is the only notable flaw. This example has far fewer planchet defects than the Ford and Taylor examples, but those are sharper. Late die state with an obvious bulge in the center of the obverse. The date is complete and easily readable but not strong. Weight 146.1 grains. The attribution and Twin Leaf provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Choice glossy medium brown with smooth, very attractive surfaces. Virtually flawless, just worn. The planchet quality on this piece is far above average. A few microscopic planchet flakes on the swollen spot at UC in AUCTORI and the opposing area at DE in INDE are the only defects, and they are trivial. Late die state with heavy swelling at UC in AUCTORI. Struck from slightly misaligned dies: both sides off a bit to the bottom leaving the bottom of the date off the planchet. Comes with a nice provenance. Weight 121.2 grains. The attribution and Robert M. Martin Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Mostly glossy dark olive brown and steel with lighter brown on the obverse devices. Smooth except for a thin linear fissure from the field off the chin to the shoulder and tiny planchet flakes on the lower half of the reverse. The date is strong and the legends are clear except for UC due to the normal swelling at that spot. The only contact marks are a light scuff on the neck and a pair of tiny rim nicks under the shoulder. Struck in medal orientation with the dies head-to-head. Not perfect but still smoother than the Perkins, Ford, or Taylor examples. The attribution and Twin Leaf provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Attractive glossy medium brown and light chocolate. Smooth with no contact marks or corrosion, but there are some obvious planchet flaws. A linear fissure across the bottom of the obverse and a chunk out of the rim behind the head of the seated figure are the notable defects. The bottom of the date is slightly off the planchet but everything is readable. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label.

Mostly glossy dark chocolate brown with lighter brown on the highpoints. A bit dull from uniform extremely fine granularity hidden under the toning. No contact marks or verdigris. The only defect is a chip out of the planchet at the rim left of the date. The bottom of the date is tight to the edge of the planchet but it remains easily readable. The attribution and Twin Leaf provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Rather glossy olive brown and steel with lighter steel brown on the highpoints. Looks smooth to the unaided eye but a glass reveals fine roughness covering the planchet. Microscopic specks of reddish verdigris show on the obverse and greenish verdigris shows in protected areas on the reverse. No marks or planchet defects. The date is bold and the legends are strong except for the top of NDE which is off the planchet. Late die state with obvious swelling at the top of the reverse. The attribution and Ryder-Boyd-Ford-Sydney F. Martin Collection provenance are noted on the special PCGS label.

Glossy light golden brown blending to reddish light chocolate in protected areas. Smooth and quite nice for the grade, just lightly worn. A planchet chip at the rim under the bust is the only defect. Later die state with obvious swelling at the globe that weakened the top of the 86. Weight 132.9 grains. The attribution and Twin Leaf provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Slightly glossy olive brown and steel with lighter brown on the highpoints. The obverse is a bit dull thanks to extremely fine roughness while the reverse is smooth and mostly glossy. There are traces of verdigris on the obverse that are visible under magnification. The only mark is a shallow planchet fissure at the knee of the seated figure. Earlier die state before the bulge through the second C in CONNEC. Traces of undertype from a NOVA CONSTELLATIO copper affect the 17 in the date but the 88 is clear. The attribution and Twin Leaf provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Slightly glossy light to medium chocolate brown. Both sides are covered with microscopic roughness mixed with tiny contact marks. The notable marks are two dull nicks at the end of the chin, a light scratch across the knees of the seated figure, another at her chest, and a couple specks of green verdigris at ET. Just a couple insignificant planchet flaws. The date is strong. The attribution and Twin Leaf provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Glossy light brown and tan with steel brown toning on the highpoints. Smooth with no trace of planchet flaws. A spot of darker toning high on the shoulder is the only notable mark. Later die state with obvious swelling on the obverse, mostly at NNEC. Struck slightly off center leaving small parts of the legend off the planchet. The date is complete and clear. Struck with the reverse rotated 160 degrees clockwise, nearly head to head. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label.

Glossy medium chocolate brown. Smooth with a planchet crack in the edge at K-1 on the reverse. Double struck with the first strike reasonably well centered on the planchet and the second about 35% off center to K-10. A portion of the edge was tapped down to eliminate the bulge created by the off-center impression (probably done at the "mint" before releasing the coin for circulation). The date on the first impression is not visible but the 178 from the off-center strike is clear. An impressive piece, and the "Double Struck" feature is noted on the PCGS label in addition to the attribution and Robert M. Martin Collection provenance.

Choice glossy light to medium brown with darker steel brown and chocolate toning on the highpoints. The planchet is smooth with no trace of flaws or verdigris, and the eye appeal of this piece is excellent. The only marks are a few light rim nicks on both sides, the largest one under the shoulder. The date is bold and the legends are clear. Intermediate die state with die cracks on the reverse and a cud break at the I in LIB, but the cud at the feet has not formed. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. (The holder is lightly scuffed.)

Glossy tan and light brown on the devices with light chocolate covering the fields and protected areas. Looks perfectly smooth to the unaided eye but a glass reveals microscopic roughness in protected areas. No verdigris and the only notable marks are some faint hairline scratches on the seated figure. This piece has very nice eye appeal. Later die state with strong die clashmarks in the field before the portrait. The date is bold. The reverse is slightly misaligned to the top causing weakness on the top of the seated figure.

Slightly glossy dark olive brown and steel. Covered with fine roughness but there is no verdigris. The roughness is strongest near the edge before the knees of the seated figure. The notable marks are dull dents at the I in LIB and to the right of the bottom of the shield. The obverse is slightly misaligned to K-3.5 while the reverse is off a similar amount to K-6.5. The lower half of the 1 is off the planchet but the 788 are clear. This Machin's Mills product is associated with the Connecticut series because it shares the same reverse (Miller Connecticut 1788 reverse D), here in an early die state. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. (The holder is scuffed.)

Very attractive glossy light to medium brown blending to light olive brown in protected areas. Smooth except for a shallow planchet fissure at the bust on the obverse. This piece has two planchet clips: a minor straight one over TORI and a more-obvious curved one at EC and the shoulder. Struck slightly off center to K-5, similar to the Ford example, causing the second 8 to be very weak. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label.

Rather glossy dark olive brown and steel. Lightly worn but there is extremely fine granularity in the fields and protected areas. There are some light, faint hairline scratches on the lower part of the seated figure, but they do not break the toning and are not visible to the unaided eye. (This die combination was listed as Vlack 8-74A at one time; now corrected to Vlack 5-74A.) The attribution is noted on the PCGS label.

Glossy medium brown blending to light chocolate in protected areas. Smooth and choice if not for a planchet void at the eye (as struck). The date and legends are strong.

Glossy medium brown and light olive. Choice except for some microscopic planchet voids on the right half of both sides (as struck). The date is complete and strong. Later die state with areas of minor swelling on both sides. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label.

Glossy light chocolate brown. Smooth with trivial marks including a tiny planchet clip at the top of the reverse (as struck). LDS with swelling that nearly obliterates REX and the opposing A in NIA. The bottom of the date is tight to the edge of the planchet and the bottom of the 8 is weak. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label.

Mostly glossy light chocolate and reddish brown with lighter tan on the highpoints. Mostly smooth but there are a few small patches of fine roughness and verdigris, particularly at the X in REX. Just minor marks including a couple hairline scratches on the upper part of the reverse and small planchet flakes on the mailed bust and on the torso of the seated figure. EDS. The date is bold and the legends are clear. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label.

Glossy olive brown and steel. Mostly smooth but a glass reveals microscopic granularity in the fields and protected areas. No verdigris or notable marks other than some planchet striations at NI on the reverse. Struck using crude dies that were nearly worn out, and the reverse is rotated 105 degrees clockwise relative to the normal head-to-foot die orientation. The date is bold but die failure weakens parts of the legend. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label.

Light olive and steel brown. Very fine roughness covers the fields and protected areas on the obverse but everything else is smooth and the eye appeal is quite nice. No verdigris, only a few trivial marks. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label.

Glossy dark olive brown with light brown on the highpoints. The highpoints are smooth but the remainder of the planchet is covered with extremely fine granularity, strongest in the field at the chin. No verdigris and the only contact mark is a tiny scratch under the shoulder on the obverse. Nicely struck early die state with a bold date and strong legends. The attribution and Long Island Collection provenance are noted on the NGC label.

Slightly glossy steel brown with lighter brown on the devices. No contact marks or verdigris, but the fields and protected areas are covered with fine roughness. The roughness is strongest at BRI on the reverse. Early die state with a strong date and clear legends. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label.

Slightly glossy light to medium brown with darker olive brown and steel in protected areas. Covered with fine roughness mixed with hairline scratches on both sides. No verdigris and none of the scratches is visible to the unaided eye. Looks better than it may sound. The date is strong and the legends are easily readable. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. (The holder is badly scuffed.)

Choice glossy light to medium brown. Smooth and very attractive with trivial marks and a few tiny planchet flakes on both sides. LDS with severe swelling, especially on the obverse. The date is bold and the legends are easily readable. Very nice for the grade. Listed on page 56 in the "Redbook."

Glossy olive and dark steel with lighter steel brown toning on the highpoints. Smooth with trivial marks, none notable. MDS with die cracks on the obverse and faint legends on the reverse (as always). Listed on pages 56-57 in the "Redbook."

Glossy light olive with lighter brown highpoints and darker olive in protected areas. The highpoints are smooth but the fields and protected areas are covered with fine granularity. There is a collection of tiny planchet flakes in the center of the obverse and another under the B in LIB that can serve as an identification marker for this piece. Looks much better than it may sound. The attribution and Bowers Reference Collection provenance are noted on the special PCGS label. Listed on pages 56-57 in the "Redbook."

Choice glossy light to medium brown with slightly darker steel brown on the highpoints. Very smooth with a strong date and great eye appeal. The only defect is a shallow planchet flake at the top of the V in VERMON (as struck). The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. Listed on pages 56-57 in the "Redbook."

Choice glossy chocolate and olive brown with underlying lighter brown in the fields. Smooth and very attractive. The only marks are a thin planchet fissure from the rim to the top of the head (as struck) and a small nick on the floret behind the head. Struck slightly off center to K-7 leaving parts of the legend off the planchet. The date was lightly punched into the die and is not strong, but it is easily readable on this example.

Rather glossy light brown with dark olive brown in protected areas. The eye appeal of this piece is quite nice for the grade, but fine roughness covers all but the highpoints. No verdigris and the only contact marks are a couple fine hairline scratches hidden in the toning on the obverse. LDS with a cud break on the right side of the reverse. The date is strong.

Glossy chocolate brown and steel. Smooth and void of defects, just lightly worn. Choice for the grade. Much later die state than shown in the Martin reference with extensive die rust on the obverse legend. Listed on pages 41-42 in the "Redbook."

Steel and olive brown. Sharply struck with just a touch of friction on the devices, but there are traces of roughness on both sides and a few specks of verdigris. LDS with die cracks on the obverse and die chips on both sides. Listed on pages 41-42 in the "Redbook."

Frosty brown and light chocolate with a hint of reddish brown overtone at the feet of the seated figure. Sharply struck early die state. Void of marks or other defects. Listed on pages 41-42 of the "Redbook."

Choice glossy steel brown and chocolate. Smooth and attractive with just a few microscopic planchet flakes on the reverse. MDS with minor die cracks on both sides. Listed on pages 41-42 in the "Redbook."

Glossy medium brown and light chocolate with slightly lighter brown on the highpoints. Sharply struck with bold details and smooth, hard fields on both sides. There are some tiny planchet chips at the waist of the Indian (as struck). A spot of darker chocolate brown toning under the H in WEALTH is the best identifying mark. A very nice Massachusetts Cent. Listed on page 59 in the "Redbook."

Glossy medium brown and light chocolate. Smooth with a few minor planchet defects including a thin void through the star left of the Indian's face. A variety that is difficult to find in high grade. The attribution and Long Island Collection provenance are noted on the NGC label. Listed on page 59 in the "Redbook."

Glossy light olive and steel brown. Smooth with no notable contact marks. The only defects are two small planchet flaws: a minor clip at RT over NORTH and a chip out of the rim at the first N in WASHINGTON (both as struck). Listed on page 82 in the "Redbook."

Frosty olive brown and steel. Sharply struck and void of defects, just light friction on the devices. Listed on page 77 in the "Redbook." (The holder is scuffed.)

Choice frosty steel brown with lighter brown in the fields and protected areas. No defects, just light friction on the highpoints. Usual BEARER edge. Listed on page 74 in the "Redbook."

Glossy chocolate brown and steel. The only defects are some light scuffs on the highpoints of the ship. Listed on page 74 in the "Redbook."

Frosty steel brown with lighter brown in the protected areas. Just a trace of friction on the highpoints. The only marks are a planchet chip under the E in LIBERTY and a smaller one on the knees of the standing figure (both as struck). Usual BEARER edge. Listed on page 74 in the "Redbook."

Frosty dark olive brown and steel mottled with lighter brown. Satiny with just a hint of rub on the highpoints. There are a few inconspicuous specks of crud or verdigris on the obverse, mostly at the H in THE. Listed on page 73 in the "Redbook."

Glossy light to medium brown. Sharply struck with hard, reflective fields and great eye appeal. The only defects are some faint hairlines and a few specks of carbon on both sides, the largest at the front sail on the ship. Usual BEARER edge. Listed on page 74 in the "Redbook."

Frosty medium gray with lighter gray on the highpoints. Looks smooth to the unaided eye but microscopic granularity covers the fields and protected areas and there is a faint planchet lamination on the obverse. The top of the date is tight to the edge of the planchet but everything is easily readable. Listed on pages 49-50 in the "Redbook."

Choice glossy light chocolate brown with hints of reddish brown toning in a couple areas on the reverse (London side). The only defect is a minor planchet void on the hind leg of the elephant, as struck. Very nice for the grade with just a touch of friction on the devices. Listed on page 43 in the "Redbook."

Frosty steel brown with faded mint color in protected areas on the obverse (press side). Just a hint of rub on the highest points of the devices. The only notable defect is a collection of small pre-striking planchet chips at the R in FRANKLIN. LDS with a cud break in the center of the press and a smaller one off the right base of the press. Listed on page 74 in the "Redbook." (Inserted into the PCGS holder upside down.)

Glossy light to medium brown with chocolate on the highpoints. Essentially flawless with light friction on the devices. LDS with a large cud break at the left top of the clock and die rust in the fields. Struck with the reverse rotated 30 degrees CCW. Listed on page 72 in the "Redbook."

Glossy light to medium chocolate. Smooth with moderate wear. The only defects are traces of glue on the clock side and a pair of planchet clips, both minor end-of-strip flaws. EDS. Struck with the reverse rotated 100 degrees clockwise. Listed on page 72 in the "Redbook."

Frosty light brown with steel brown toning on the highpoints. There is a trace of friction on the highest points of the devices and a few tiny planchet flakes and fissures on both sides, none significant. MDS. Struck with the reverse rotated 165 degrees clockwise. A nice example of the Engrailed Edge variant that Breen called "Ex. rare." Listed on page 72 in the "Redbook."

Glossy medium brown with darker steel brown toning on the highpoints. No defects, just light friction on the devices. LDS with a large cud break at the left top of the clock and die rust in the fields. Struck with the reverse rotated 160 degrees clockwise. Listed on page 72 in the "Redbook."

Choice glossy chocolate brown with frosty light brown in protected areas. Flawless except for a tiny nick under the R in LIBERTY. Struck in medal alignment (head-to-head). Listed on page 74 in the "Redbook."

Medium brown and chocolate with lighter brown toning on the devices. Mostly smooth but a glass reveals minor roughness in the fields and protected area. Sharply struck and nicely centered with no verdigris or notable marks. The brass splasher is dull and positioned to the right of the crown. Griffee knew of only one example of this variety, and it is significantly inferior to this piece. Looks better than the assigned PCGS grade for a St. Patrick farthing. Listed on page 38 in the "Redbook."

Glossy light olive with darker olive brown around parts of the obverse legend. Subtle puffs of reddish brown toning show on both sides. Sharp and attractive with just a touch of friction on the devices and no contact marks. Listed on page 71 in the "Redbook."

Steel brown and olive with traces of frosty lighter brown in protected areas. Possibly cleaned long ago. No roughness, just moderate wear. The only marks are two small nicks in the field off the knees of the seated figure. Listed on page 71 in the "Redbook." (The holder is badly scuffed.)

Frosty light olive with steel brown toning on the highpoints. No defects, just light friction on the highpoints. M-LDS with a smaller cud break at the left top of the clock and die rust evident in the fields. Struck slightly off center to the top with the reverse rotated 150 degrees clockwise. Listed on page 72 in the "Redbook."

A political piece with the END OF PAIN theme and PANDORA'S BREECHES. Frosty steel brown with lighter golden tan in protected areas. LDS with a bisecting crack on the reverse.

Another anti-King George III theme. NOTED ADVOCATES FOR THE RIGHTS OF MAN with a standard 1793 BIRMINGHAM HALFPENNY reverse. The three hanging men are Thomas Spence, Sir Thomas More, and Thomas Paine. A sharp, very attractive piece with prooflike fields and hints of faded mint color on the obverse.

A political piece with the END OF PAIN theme and MAY THE KNAVE OF JACOBIN CLUBS NEVER GET A TRICK. Frosty brown and light olive with generous traces of mint red remaining. Sharp and attractive.

A political piece with the END OF PAIN theme (END OF P T) and SUCH IS THE REWARD OF TYRANTS/1796. Lustrous brown and light olive with 5-10% of the mint red remaining. Sharply struck with great eye appeal.

A political piece with the END OF PAIN theme and THE WRONGS OF MAN/JAN 21/1793. Lustrous brown and light olive with generous traces of mint red remaining, especially on the reverse. Sharply struck with great eye appeal.

Another anti-King George III piece. ADVOCATES FOR THE RIGHTS OF MAN and AM I NOT THINE ASS with the king riding an ass. Sharply struck with no defects and mint red in protected areas, particularly on the reverse.

An advertising token for PIDCOCK'S EXHIBITION/EXETER CHANGE STRAND LONDON. Pidcock's was an exhibition of exotic animals in London including an elephant (shown on the obverse) and a rhinoceros. There was a fee for admission. Sharply struck and very attractive.

Choice glossy light olive brown. The color and surfaces are superb but there are obvious planchet voids in the central area on both sides thanks to a lack of sufficient planchet metal. The only marks are three tiny incuse squares hidden between the bottom of the globe and the line below. The attribution and Twin Leaf provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Glossy light to medium brown fading to light chocolate in protected areas. Smooth and quite attractive with light, even wear. Intermediate die state with weakness in the legends on the obverse due to die wear. The date is complete and clear. A nice example of this popular "Redbook" variety. The attribution and Long Island Collection provenance are noted on the NGC label.

Glossy chocolate brown and steel with smooth, very attractive surfaces. The only marks are a small rim bruise on the left side of the reverse and two specks of raised greenish verdigris under the T in ET. Intermediate die state with a well-advanced "horn" up from the bust. The attribution and Twin Leaf provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Choice frosty medium brown with a swipe of reddish brown tucked along the left edge of the shield. Nicely centered with strong devices, a clear date, and no defects. There is a bit of soft dirt in protected areas on the reverse but the obverse is flawless. Later die state with die failure at AU. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label.

Glossy medium brown fading to chocolate in protected areas. Smooth and choice except for some obvious chipping along the edge at the top of the reverse (as struck). The obverse is flawless, just lightly worn on the devices. A premium example of this rare version of the "Laughing Head" type that enjoys its own listing in the "Redbook." Weight 121.1 grains. The attribution and Sydney F. Martin Collection provenance are noted on the special PCGS label.

Glossy chocolate brown. No corrosion or verdigris, but there are numerous fine planchet striations and voids, mostly on the obverse, plus an obvious rim dent at the shoulder and a scratch on the cheek. The reverse is much more attractive with a vertical void through the outstretched arm being the only significant mark. Much sharper than the Perkins and Taylor examples. The bottom of the date is off the planchet but the remainder is strong. Not perfect but not at all bad for this popular "Redbook" type. The attribution and Long Island Collection provenance are noted on the NGC label.

Glossy chocolate brown and steel. No corrosion or verdigris, but the obverse is softly struck, as always on this variety, with a mixture of tiny planchet chips and small nicks covering most of the portrait. However, the legends are complete and easily readable, much better than most of the variety. The reverse, in contrast, is smooth with strong devices and no marks. The best way to identify this piece is from the large curved planchet clip. Can't miss this one. The bottom of the date is very slightly off the planchet but what remains is strong. The attribution and Twin Leaf provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Glossy steel brown and light olive with lighter brown in some protected areas and reddish brown toning at the bust tip and AUC. Microscopic specks of verdigris show in the reddish area. Otherwise smooth with no planchet flaws or marks, just light wear. The date and legends are all bold. The attribution and Robert M. Martin Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label

Dark olive brown with slightly lighter steel brown on the highpoints. The planchet is covered with microscopic roughness and verdigris that limits the gloss and there is a spot of greenish corrosion on the bust. A shallow planchet flaw reaches from the mouth to the rim and a smaller one cuts through the 1 in the date. Struck slightly off center to K-3 on the obverse, slightly more off center to K-10 on the reverse. The date is strong. The attribution and Twin Leaf provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Glossy medium brown and light chocolate. The planchet is mostly smooth but there are tiny planchet chips on much of the portrait and top of the reverse, and there is a patch of fine corrosion with verdigris on the eye. Intermediate die state with a strong break CT and obvious die wear on the obverse devices. Struck slightly off center to K-2. Weight 152.7 grains. Comes with a nice provenance. The attribution and Robert M. Martin Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Frosty golden steel with dark steel and olive brown on the highpoints. Possibly lightly cleaned and retoned long ago. Mostly smooth but there is planchet chipping and weakness on the head and the opposing area below the waist of the seated figure and at the date (as struck). No contact marks or corrosion/verdigris. The date is weakened by the chipping but remains easily readable. Comes with a nice provenance. The attribution and Robert M. Martin Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Glossy medium brown with light reddish chocolate in protected areas. There is a depression under the second C in CONNECT that contains very fine roughness, and there are planchet flaws at the rim near the shoulder and across the upper part of the seated figure. Later die state from worn dies with portions of the legend and date weak. Struck off center to K-1. The attribution and Twin Leaf provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Frosty golden tan and light olive. The surfaces are covered with fine granularity and there are some planchet fissures including a chip out of the edge at the bust and another fine one that meanders through the head on the obverse. No verdigris but there is a rim nick just left of the date. The date is strong and the legends are mostly clear with the top of LIB slightly off the planchet.

Glossy light to medium brown. Smooth and choice for the grade with just a few trivial planchet chips in the centers. The only mark is a light rim bruise below the bust. Struck slightly off center leaving the bottom of the date off the planchet, but the date is easily readable and the legends are strong. Struck with the reverse rotated 90 degrees CCW. Weight 152.3 grains. The attribution and Robert M. Martin Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Glossy medium brown and light chocolate with slightly darker steel brown toning on the highpoints. The only marks are very tiny planchet chips in the fields and protected areas around the head of the seated figure. Otherwise this piece is choice. Struck slightly off center to K-1 leaving the bottom of the date off the planchet. The attribution and Twin Leaf provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Glossy light brown and mahogany with puffs of lighter golden brown on both sides. Probably retoned but the eye appeal is nice. The surfaces are smooth except for minor chipping on the cheek and the lower part of the seated figure. The only notable mark is a light scratch on the legs, and it does not catch your eye. Softly struck on the face, as usual on this variety, and off center to the top leaving most of the date and parts of the legend off the planchet. The lack of a complete date is normal for the variety; the Ford, Taylor, and Perkins examples had a similar problem. A nice example of this tough variety. Weight 130.1 grains. The attribution and Twin Leaf provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Glossy medium brown with some darker chocolate and mahogany in protected areas. Smooth except for minor chipping on the face and opposing area on the lower part of the seated figure. No contact marks or corrosion, just traces of waxy verdigris in protected areas behind the portrait. A common variety but quite attractive. The attribution and Robert M. Martin Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

An ET LIR variety. Glossy medium brown. Smooth except for the usual minor chipping on the face and neck and on the opposing area of the seated figure. Later die state with strong die cracks on the reverse and sinking around the head of the seated figure. The attribution and Twin Leaf provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Attractive glossy light brown on the devices with medium brown blending to light chocolate in protected areas. Mostly smooth and the eye appeal is quite nice for the grade, but there are traces of minor roughness and verdigris, mostly around the head on the reverse. There are several fine scratches on the portrait and seated figure visible under magnification; the only marks visible to the unaided eye are a dull diagonal nick in the field at the throat and a small rim bruise at OR in AUCTORI. Struck very slightly off center to K-9. The details on the face are weak, as always on this variety. The ET LIR feature is clear. Superior to the Taylor and Perkins examples, slightly inferior to the Miller-Ford piece. The attribution and Robert M. Martin Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Beautiful glossy light olive and chocolate brown. Smooth with great eye appeal, just minor chipping in the centers and a small chip out of the rim at the E in INDE and the opposing I in AUCTORI (barely visible in the holder). Late die state with a strong rim cud at the top of the reverse and a die crack at the first 7. LIB is softly struck. Struck with the reverse rotated 60 degrees CCW. An impressive example of the variety. Weight 138.9 grains. Comes with a very nice provenance. The Hanson-Donald G. Partrick Collection provenance are noted on the NGC label.

Glossy light to medium chocolate brown. Perfectly smooth except for a few tiny planchet chips on the neck and a couple minor laminations at the top of the reverse. Late die state with a narrow rim cud at the top of the reverse and a crack along the left side of the first 7, but the cud is not as strong as seen on the preceding lot. The attribution is written in the field before the portrait, but the dark reddish ink is quite faded. Weight 136.0 grains. The attribution and Robert M. Martin Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Glossy medium brown and light chocolate with some mahogany tones in protected areas. Smooth with trivial planchet chipping on the head and lower part of the seated figure. The only notable mark is a small spot of very fine verdigris under the right foot of the R in AUCTORI. Struck slightly off center to K-1 leaving the bottom of the date tight to the edge. Minor swelling shows under AUC. Weight 142.2 grains. The attribution and Robert M. Martin Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Glossy medium brown and light chocolate. Smooth and nearly flawless except for a planchet flake at the back of the head on the reverse. Later die state with a strong die crack connecting the O in CONNEC to the rim. The swelling under AUC is obvious. Struck with the reverse rotated 60 degrees clockwise. A very nice piece. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label.

Rather glossy chocolate brown with lighter brown on the highpoints. Smooth except for some chipping on the cheek and in the area around the outstretched arm on the reverse where those details are faint or missing. The edge in the weakly struck area is uneven, an improperly cut planchet. Very late die state with additional die cracks on the obverse, a small cud break on top of the O in CONNEC, and heavy swelling on the bust that accounts for the opposing weakness at the outstretched arm. Struck with the reverse rotated 70 degrees clockwise. Weight 121.2 grains. Comes with a nice provenance. The attribution and Twin Leaf provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Glossy medium brown with darker olive brown crud in protected areas. Reasonably smooth with only tiny planchet flaws, mostly at the top of the reverse where the strike is quite weak due to swelling at the bottom of the obverse. Later die state with obvious die clashmarks at DE in INDE in addition to the swelling on the lower obverse. The date and legends are bold--with the exception of the upper reverse, of course. Struck slightly off center to K-3. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label.

Variety with a punctuated date (17,87) and INDE over IODE. Glossy dark olive brown and steel with lighter steel brown toning on the devices. Covered with fine granularity that's rather well hidden under the toning. A small planchet chip or pit in the center of the neck is the best identifying mark. Late die state with strong clashmarks at IN in INDE. The date is bold, the "comma" between the 17 and 87 is strong, and the INDE over IODE error is clear. Not perfect but still one of the finer examples known of this tough variety. Weight 140.4 grains. The attribution and Twin Leaf provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Frosty golden brown and light olive. Mostly smooth but there are tiny planchet chips on the neck and drapery on the obverse and similar chipping on the upper half of the seated figure. Sharply struck and nicely centered. Later die state with die rust and flowlines evident around the devices. The die crack to the elbow of the outstretched arm is strong. One of the finest known of this variety. Weight 135.2 grains. The attribution and Twin Leaf provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Choice glossy light to medium brown. Smooth and void of defects, just evenly worn. Struck very slightly off center to the top leaving the bottom of the date tight to the edge, but everything is clear. Later die state with die cracks on both sides. Weight a hefty 162.8 grains. The attribution and Twin Leaf provenance are noted on the PCGS label. (The holder is scuffed.)

Rather glossy dark olive brown. Looks smooth to the unaided eye but a glass reveals microscopic roughness in the fields and protected areas. The highpoints are smooth. No verdigris and just a few trivial contact marks including two small nicks in the field before the nose and chin. Struck a bit off center to K-7 leaving the lower half of the date off the planchet. Not perfect but still quite nice, certainly one of the finest of this very rare variety. Weight 132.7 grains. Comes with a great provenance. The attribution and Twin Leaf provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Choice frosty medium brown with slightly darker steel brown on the highpoints. Satiny mint frost covers the fields and protected areas and this piece has superb eye appeal. The only defects are some of the usual tiny planchet chips on the face and on the seated figure (as struck). A pair of tiny planchet fissures at the top of the obverse may help identify this piece. Struck very slightly off center to the bottom affecting only the border dentils. Common but beautiful. The attribution and Hall-Donald G. Partrick Collection provenance are noted on the NGC label.

Mostly glossy medium brown and chocolate with hints of mahogany in protected areas. No corrosion or planchet flaws, just light contact marks. The notable marks are a couple very dull, light marks on the cheek and a light vertical scratch at the right edge of the nostril. Struck off center to K-4.5, as usual on this variety, but this one is a bit farther off center than most. In addition there is a straight-edge planchet clip at NEC and the opposing ET L(IB). The date is bold. Late die state with a wider crack at the A in AUCTORI than on the Ford, Taylor, and Perkins examples. Superior to the Miller-Ford example of this very rare variety. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label.

Glossy medium brown and light chocolate with speckles of dark olive on both sides, mostly inside the tiny planchet chips and fissures. The only notable planchet flaws are a small void high on the bust, a shallow one in the dentils above OR in AUCTORI, and another on the edge at the right side of the O in CONNEC. Otherwise just lightly worn with no notable contact marks. Very late die state with extensive die rust on the reverse and numerous die cracks on both sides. The rust is so severe that it distorts the numerals in the date. A neat die state for an otherwise common die variety. Weight 134.6 grains. The attribution and Robert M. Martin Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. (The front of the holder is scratched.)

Slightly glossy dark olive brown with light brown on the devices. Looks smooth to the unaided eye but both sides are covered with extremely fine roughness. No verdigris and the only marks are a rather fresh nick on the rim at the E in CONNEC, a minor rim bruise under the 87, and a fine vertical planchet fissure through the outstretched hand (as struck). The two-tone appearance accents the devices and this piece has nice eye appeal in spite of the imperfect surfaces. Late die state with obvious swelling off the chin and along the lower part of the obverse.

Mostly glossy light golden brown with light olive and chocolate in protected areas. Possibly lightly cleaned long ago. Softly struck on the head, especially on the face. The overall strike is strong on the right sides, weaker on the left, and the strike is a bit off center to the left as well. Intermediate die state with a slightly raised retained cud break at TO in AUCTORI (possibly a full cud without enough striking pressure to fill it?). The date is bold. Superior to the Ford, Perkins, and Taylor examples in some respects, but the uneven strike is an issue. The attribution and Twin Leaf provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Glossy medium brown and light chocolate with specks of dark olive brown toning in the tiny planchet flakes that are scattered over both sides. The largest planchet flaw is on the chest of the seated figure. Flowline luster shows in the fields and protected areas on the obverse; the reverse is dull in comparison. No contact marks and very little actual wear. More centered on the planchet than the Ford and Perkins coins but the bottom of the date is still off the planchet. Late die state with extensive cracks and swelling. A condition census example and a neat die state. Weight 140.3 grains. Comes with a nice provenance. The attribution and Robert M. Martin Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Glossy light to medium brown. Smooth with just a couple thin planchet fissures on the reverse and a small chip out of the rim at the first C in CONNEC. The only notable contact mark is a scratch at the A in AUCTORI. The date is clear but some of the legends on the reverse are weak due to the late die state. The vertical die crack at the face of the seated figure is strong. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label.

An ET LIR variety. Slightly glossy medium brown and steel with darker reddish chocolate along the rim at the top of the reverse. Mostly smooth but there are many planchet chips on the face and at the head of the seated figure--a result of both areas being softly struck. Another planchet void shows near the rim left of the date. Slightly off center to K-7 leaving the bottom edge of the bust off the planchet. The date is strong. Late die state with strong die cracks at IR to right of the date. The ET LIR feature is bold. Weight 135.4 grains. The attribution and Robert M. Martin Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Variety with the B in LIB over a cinquefoil. Attractive glossy medium brown blending to chocolate in protected areas. Smooth and choice, just lightly worn. The best identifying mark is a dull, light nick on the top of the first 7. Struck slightly off center to the bottom. The misplaced cinquefoil under the B in LIB is clearly visible. A nice mid-grade example of this die-cutter error. The attribution and B over Cinquefoil feature are noted on the PCGS label.

Glossy olive brown and steel with lighter steel brown on the devices. Smooth with very nice eye appeal. The only defects are a planchet chip on the edge at the E in INDE, a smaller flake at the cinquefoil left of the face of the seated figure, a tiny chip on her shoulder (why the attitude?), and a pair of small nicks on her knee. Struck slightly off center to the top leaving the bottom edge of the date off the planchet. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. (The front of the holder is scratched.)

Glossy golden brown and tan with light chocolate in protected areas. Smooth with a few shallow planchet voids including one close under the eye and another on the chest of the seated figure. A ragged planchet clip at ONN and the opposing IB affects some dentils but none of the devices. Well struck except for the head of the seated figure, which is quite weak (same as on the Ford example). Later die state with obvious swelling at the feet of the seated figure. Struck a bit off center to the bottom. A nice example of this tough variety, probably in the lower part of the condition census. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label.

Glossy medium brown. Smooth and choice except for a weak strike at the top of the reverse with minor weakness on the opposing area at the bottom of the obverse. Struck slightly off center to the bottom. The date is bold. Later die state with obvious swelling at NNEC. A nice example, superior to the Taylor and Perkins examples. Weight 135.4 grains. The attribution and Robert M. Martin Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. (The front of the holder is scuffed.)

Glossy chocolate brown and steel. Smooth and quite nice for the grade, just worn. The only defects are a bit of dirt caked around the E in ET and a tiny planchet lamination off the left top of that letter. Late die state with a bold horizontal die crack bisecting the obverse through the end of the nose. The fields above the crack are clearly lower than the fields below, particularly behind the head. This variety is graded from the reverse since there isn't much detail left on the obverse die. The "Snipe Nose" feature is bold. Struck with the reverse slightly misaligned to the bottom leaving the bottom of the date off the planchet. The attribution, "Snipe Nose" feature, and Twin Leaf provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

The obverse is attractive glossy medium brown and light chocolate with lighter brown on the highpoints; the reverse is light golden brown with darker chocolate and mahogany on the left side. Possibly lightly cleaned on the reverse. Mostly smooth but there are microscopic planchet chips in the hair and on the opposing area at the globe. No contact marks, just light wear. Unevenly struck off center to K-7.5 with significant weakness at CON and the lower right part of the reverse. Later die state with die cracks on the obverse and obvious die wear on the reverse. Weight 122.8 grains. The attribution and Twin Leaf provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Choice glossy medium brown blending to light chocolate in protected areas on the obverse. A beautiful early copper with trivial planchet flaws; a tiny fissure below the right corner of the eye and microscopic chips on the legs of the seated figure are the only flaws visible without the aid of a glass. Light wear and no contact marks, but there is a trace of verdigris hidden in protected areas around the hand below E in INDE. Slightly off center to K-7. Intermediate die state with cracks on both sides. Superior to the Miller-Ford, Perkins, and Taylor examples; clearly a condition census example of the variety. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label.

Mostly glossy light chocolate and medium brown with an area of darker olive brown in the hair and a few small spots of similar toning at the bust. Traces of shallow crud or verdigris are present in the darker areas. Mostly smooth but there is minor chipping in the centers. Would benefit from a proper bath to uncover the underlying frost. The obverse is misaligned to K-1. Intermediate die state with swelling on the obverse and die cracks on both sides. The attribution and Twin Leaf provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Choice glossy medium brown and light chocolate. A beautiful early copper with light wear, about as nice as you can expect to find at this grade level. The only defects are some microscopic planchet chips on the lower half of the seated figure and in the field before her head. The obverse is absolutely flawless. Intermediate die state with fine die cracks on both sides. Weight 144.4 grains. The attribution and Robert M. Martin Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Attractive glossy light olive and medium brown blending to light chocolate in protected areas. Smooth and virtually flawless. A tiny chip out of the planchet at the edge under the shoulder is the only notable mark. A premium example, superior to the Ford, Perkins, and Taylor examples; likely a solid condition census piece. Weight 135.9 grains. Comes with a nice provenance. The attribution and Robert M. Martin Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. (The holder is scuffed.)

Rather glossy medium brown and light chocolate. Mostly smooth but there are small planchet fissures and chips on both sides including an obvious flake in the hair at the top of the head and a smaller one at the chest of the seated figure. No notable contact marks, just lightly worn. Later die state than the preceding example with more swelling in the field before the portrait and a hint of swelling under the bust. The obverse is slightly misaligned to K-4.5; the reverse is nearly centered on the planchet. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. (The front of the holder is scuffed.)

Rather glossy golden light brown and tan with light reddish chocolate in protected areas. Lightly worn with no verdigris or notable contact marks, but the planchet is oddly defective. In addition to a straight planchet clip at CO (end of strip), there are two significant but reasonably smooth voids on the obverse: one from the chest to CO and another in the field before the face. The planchet is not perfectly round, either. The legends are strong and the 87 is clear, but the 17 is weakened by a small planchet void. The attribution is written in the field before the chin and neck, and this piece comes from the famous Taylor collection. Weight listed as a rather skimpy 115.6 grains in the Taylor catalog (makes sense considering the voids). The attribution and Twin Leaf provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Rather glossy olive brown and steel with lighter steel brown toning on the devices. Looks smooth but a glass reveals extremely fine roughness covering both sides. The only notable marks are a small planchet fissure at UC and another through the N in INDE. Late die state, clearly later than the Ford, Taylor, and Perkins examples, with die cracks and swelling on both sides. The date is bold. Struck slightly off center to K-9. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label.

Reddish chocolate brown and steel. Covered with very fine roughness, strongest at the top of the reverse where there are many tiny planchet fissures. Lightly worn with no notable contact marks, but there are traces of fine verdigris in a few places. A thin horizontal fissure on the chest of the seated figure can help identify this piece. Later die state but not the latest with die cracks and swelling on both sides. Looks better than it might sound. The date is clear in spite of swelling in that area. The attribution and Long Island Collection provenance are noted on the NGC label.

Very attractive glossy medium brown and light chocolate. Nicely struck with superior eye appeal. There are some very tiny planchet flakes on the reverse, mostly at the neck and LI, but you need a glass to see them. The edge of the planchet is a bit ragged at the top of the reverse, as struck. Later die state with flowline frost at the legends, especially on the obverse. The reverse is centered on the planchet while the obverse is slightly off center to K-3. A beautiful Connecticut copper. The attribution and Hanson-Donald G. Partrick Collection provenance are noted on the NGC label.

An ET LIR variety. Glossy medium brown and light chocolate. Weakly struck on the lower left quadrant of the obverse and the opposing upper right quadrant on the reverse, the weakness effectively eliminating details in those areas. Small planchet chips cover the weakly struck areas and there are some small fissures on the cheek and neck as well. Otherwise the surfaces are smooth and the only mark is a very tiny bump on the edge at K-11 on the reverse. Late die state, much later than the Ford, Taylor, and Perkins examples, with obvious swelling at the feet of the seated figure. The date is complete and clear. Struck with the reverse rotated 90 degrees CCW. The attribution and Twin Leaf provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Glossy olive brown and chocolate with lighter steel brown on the highpoints. There are minor planchet chips in the hair and the opposing globe but overall this planchet is quite nice. Lightly worn with only trivial contact marks. A tiny rim nick at the second N in CONNEC is the best identifying mark. Struck very slightly off center to K-6. The date and legends are bold. Clearly superior to the Taylor and Perkins examples; at least equal to the Miller-Ford piece. Clearly in the condition census for the variety. Weight 149.4 grains. The attribution and Robert M. Martin Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. (The holder is scratched.)

Superb glossy light to medium brown. A lightly worn beauty. Just a few trivial marks including a fine hairline scratch from just over the eyebrow to the back of the head. Later die state than the preceding lot with minor swelling at the date into the area above and resulting weakness on the opposing head of the seated figure. Weight 159.1 grains. Comes with a very nice provenance. The attribution and Robert M. Martin Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. (The holder is scuffed.)

Mostly glossy medium brown and light chocolate. The highpoints are smooth but microscopic planchet chips cover much of the fields and protected areas on both sides, especially on the reverse. The planchet flaws are strongest right of the I in AUCTORI. None of the flaws is significant but there are too many to ignore. The date and legends are easily readable. Struck marginally off center to the top causing the bottom of the date to be slightly off the planchet. The attribution is noted in yellow ink in the field off the chin as 37-12/k'5. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. (The holder is scuffed on the obverse.)

Glossy light steel brown and golden tan. Mostly smooth but there are some of the usual small planchet fissures, mostly in the center of the obverse and lower part of the seated figure. Earlier die state than the preceding lot with swelling on the obverse but far less "spalling" roughness around the legends. The date is strong and the legends are clear. The attribution and Twin Leaf provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Glossy steel brown and light chocolate. The centers are covered with planchet chips but the fields are perfectly smooth with hard surfaces suggesting the dies were new. There is a speck of verdigris over the second N in CONNEC and an incomplete planchet cutter impression from K-6 to K-9 on the reverse. Struck slightly off center to K-5.5 leaving the top of the head of the seated figure off the planchet. Otherwise the date and legends are complete and strong. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label.

Glossy light reddish chocolate with lighter brown on the devices. Mostly smooth but there are some planchet fissures on both sides, the most-obvious one on the obverse at the back of the head. The rim is uneven at TORI, as struck. Softly struck along the right edge on both sides but those legends are still readable. Struck a bit off center to K-10 leaving the lower half of the date off the planchet. Weight 134.6 grains. Comes with a nice provenance. The attribution and Twin Leaf provenance are noted on the PCGS label. (The back of the holder is scuffed.)

Glossy reddish chocolate brown and steel. Lightly burnished and nicely retoned. Looks smooth but there are tiny chips scattered over the fields and protected areas and a fine fissure through the hand on the staff. A pair of fine scratches in the field before the chin are the notable contact marks, but they are not distracting. Nicely centered with the reverse rotated 100 degrees CCW. Weight 144.1 grains. An attractive, nicely detailed example in spite of the flaws, and it comes with a great provenance. The attribution and Robert M. Martin Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Glossy light olive brown with a couple splashes of darker olive brown on the obverse. Mostly smooth but there are some small planchet voids on both sides, most notable on the cheek, through the R in AUCTORI, and on the reverse before the face and at the feet of the seated figure. A minor rim bruise at the back of the head on the reverse is the only significant contact mark. The date and legends are clear. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label.

An ET LIR variety. Mostly glossy light olive and medium brown with darker mahogany in protected areas near the rim. Most of the planchet is smooth but the mahogany areas are covered with fine roughness and microscopic verdigris. A similar mahogany patch shows at the waist of the seated figure. Sharply struck with minor chipping in the centers. This piece has nice eye appeal in spite of the imperfect surfaces. Superior to the Perkins and Taylor examples, comparable to Ford. The attribution and Twin Leaf provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

A CONNFC variety. Mostly glossy chocolate brown and steel with lighter steel brown toning on the highpoints. Most of the planchet is smooth but there are patches of fine erosion, mostly on the obverse. The most-notable flaws are two fissures at the dentils left of the top of the portrait. The planchet is not quite round and the strike is off center to K-4. The date and CONNFC error are bold. Weight 148.9 grains. The attribution and Robert M. Martin Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Choice glossy medium brown with satiny frost in protected areas around the legends. The head is softly struck and covered with small planchet chips as is the opposing lower part of the seated figure, but everything else is smooth. There is very little wear on this piece and the best identifying mark is a small group of very tiny parallel lines of dark toning at ET. EDS before any die clashmarks on the obverse. An impressive example of this rare variety that was missing from the Ford collection. A CONNFC variety, but the feature is not obvious on this example because it is from the early die state (die not worn enough to eliminate the lower bar of the E). The attribution and CONNFC feature are noted on the PCGS label.

Medium reddish brown and light chocolate with frost in protected areas, particularly on the reverse. Sharp with very little wear on the devices but there are tiny planchet flakes on the obverse and specks of shallow reddish verdigris. The reverse, however, is smooth and absolutely choice. The obverse is centered on the planchet but the reverse is off a bit to K-10. Intermediate die state with fine cracks and strong die clashmarks on the obverse. Clearly superior to the Ford and Perkins examples, at least comparable to the Taylor coin. Weight 118.3 grains. The attribution and Sydney F. Martin Collection provenance are noted on the special PCGS label.

Choice glossy chocolate and olive brown. Satiny mint frost covers the fields and protected areas and this cent has outstanding eye appeal. Just light friction on the highpoints, and the only mark is a tiny, barely visible scratch in the field under the bow arm. Intermediate die state with a clearly defined "Horn" up from the top of the eagle's head, a popular "Redbook" variety. The "Horn" feature is noted on the PCGS label. Listed on page 59 in the "Redbook." (The reverse of the holder is scuffed.)

Glossy medium brown and light chocolate. Smooth with light wear on the devices. The only notable defects are some minor planchet striation lines created by the planchet rollers, mostly right of the Indian's feet and through the T in CENT on the shield. Listed on page 59 in the "Redbook."

Glossy medium chocolate with frosty lighter brown in protected areas. Sharply struck with great eye appeal. The only marks are a few barely visible scuffs on the top of the bow right of the N, a very light bruise on the rim at the N in COMMON, and a fine planchet cutter line at the rim on the top of the reverse. The lines in the Indian's tunic are sharp as are all the feathers on the eagle. Another great Massachusetts copper; a die combination that is difficult to find in grades above EF. Listed on page 59 in the "Redbook."

Frosty chocolate brown and olive with hints of woodgrained lighter brown on the obverse. Sharply struck except for some weakness on the tunic over the left knee of the Indian. Essentially flawless except for a trivial planchet fissure on the rim over the N in COMMON (as struck). A piece with great eye appeal. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. Listed on page 59 in the "Redbook."

Very attractive frosty medium steel brown and chocolate. Satiny mint luster covers the fields and protected areas, and very subtle hints of underlying mint color show in protected areas around the eagle. Sharply struck and virtually flawless with just a hint of rub on the very highest points of the Indian. A tiny planchet chip on the rim over the N in COMMON can help identify this cent. A premium example in every respect. Listed on page 59 in the "Redbook." The attribution and Long Island Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Glossy grayish steel. No crud or marks, but the planchet is uneven causing weakness in a couple of the letters. The date and denomination are bold and the recutting on the date is obvious. The obverse is slightly off center to K-8 but the reverse is nicely centered on the planchet. A very nice example of this tough denomination. The "Large Date" version is from the same die pair as the "Small Date" type, but the date was reengraved to strengthen it partway through the die marriage thereby creating larger 662 numerals. Weight shown as 10.8 grains on the PCGS label. Listed on page 35 in the "Redbook."

Choice frosty medium chocolate brown and steel. Satiny luster covers the protected areas and this piece has superb eye appeal. Sharply struck and nearly flawless with just a hint of wear on the highpoints. The only marks, and they are trivial, are a very faint horizontal hairline across the throat and a tiny planchet chip (as struck) at the left base of the 8. The attribution and Partrick Collection provenance are noted on the NGC label.

Lustrous light brown with slightly darker steel brown toning on the highpoints. Satiny and choice except for some very small planchet flakes scattered over the obverse (as struck). The reverse is superb. Just a trace of friction on the highpoints from mint state. Later die state with obvious swelling on the reverse, especially at RIT and NIA. The date is bold and the legends are strong. A superior piece that has great eye appeal. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label.

Very attractive glossy chocolate brown with lighter brown toning covering the devices on both sides. The two-tone appearance accents those devices and the eye appeal of this piece is quite nice. There are traces of verdigris in a few protected areas, mostly around VS in GEORGIVS, but it takes a glass to see any of it. The only notable mark is a light horizontal scratch well hidden in the toning over the ear. The central area on the reverse is not fully struck, as usual, but everything else is strong. Struck with the obverse slightly misaligned to K-11 affecting only the dentils. A really nice example of this tough Machin's variety. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label.

Sharper but there are some marks including thin nicks at the chin and throat, a planchet fissure at the rim left of the shoulder, a small planchet chip on the jaw bone near the hair, and a rim bruise left of the date. Glossy dark olive brown with lighter olive brown on the highpoints. Looks smooth to the unaided eye but a glass reveals minor roughness and verdigris in the fields and protected areas. The date and legends are all bold. Great detail, just not perfect. Weight 104.9 grains.

Mostly glossy dark olive brown and steel with lighter brown in protected areas. Mostly smooth but a glass reveals microscopic roughness in the fields and protected areas. The only notable mark is a thin planchet fissure slanting down through the portrait, strongest at the bottom (as struck). EDS but not the earliest with a small cud break connecting the bases of the G & E in GEORGIVS. The date is strong and the legends are clear. Weight 116.5 grains.

Ten points sharper but covered with light corrosion. No marks or verdigris, and the toning is a slightly glossy dark olive brown with lighter brown on the highpoints. The date is clear and the legends are readable. Weight 102.1 grains.

Significantly sharper but covered with uniform fine to moderate granularity. There is a fine diagonal scratch through OR in GEORGIVS, a planchet flaw on the right side of the reverse (as struck), and a few patches of raised dark verdigris on the lower part of the seated figure. The sharpness on the obverse is much sharper than on the reverse due to strong swelling on the reverse from the late die state. The date is mostly gone, only the 87 can be made out and it is weak. Weight is 115.1 grains.

Slightly sharper but covered with uniform extremely fine granularity under rather glossy olive brown toning. No verdigris and the best identifying mark is a very light rim bruise under the 1 in the date. The date and legends are complete and clear. Weight 120.8 grains.

Glossy chocolate brown with lighter brown on the devices. The surfaces look perfectly smooth but a glass reveals some microscopic roughness, mostly at the bust. The only identifying mark is a small planchet chip at the top of the head. MDS with die clashmarks but before the dies wore out and were used on planchets with a larger diameter. The date and legends are strong. Weight 96.2 grains.

Sharper but there is a deep dent at the top of the head and a couple small digs under the I in NIA. Reasonably smooth with trivial roughness under glossy chocolate brown toning in the fields and light olive on the devices. Not perfect but the date and legends are complete and easily readable. A variety that is quite rare, perhaps tougher than the R5 assessment might imply. Plated in the 1981 Kessler sale catalog (Spangenberger 1981). Weight 115.8 grains.

Several points sharper with fine roughness in the fields and protected areas while the highpoints are smooth. There are areas of crusted shallow verdigris in protected areas on both sides, strongest at TAN. Slightly glossy dark olive with lighter steel brown on the highpoints. The date is easily readable and the legends are clear. A variety that is nearly impossible to find without surface issues. Weight 114.5 grains.

Glossy dark olive brown. There are traces of microscopic roughness under the glossy patina, mostly at ITAN, but overall the planchet is reasonably smooth. The only marks are some vertical hairline scratches along the back of the portrait, all blended nicely into the toning so they do not catch your eye. Rare terminal die state with heavily worn dies and a planchet diameter of 28.3 to 28.5 millimeters. The date is now quite weak, only the 87 is visible (and it is weak), plus die rust at the throat and EX. A neat die state. Weight 117.4 grains.

Slightly sharper, especially on the obverse, but fine to moderate roughness covers the fields and protected areas. No marks or verdigris. Dark olive brown and steel with lighter brown highpoints. The date is weak but readable. Later die state with swelling at III and on the right side of the reverse. Weight 120.7 grains.

Sharpness near VF25 but covered with light roughness and recolored, now a slightly glossy medium brown and light chocolate with lighter highpoints. No verdigris or notable marks. Softly struck at the top of the head opposite the shield that consumed more than its share of the planchet metal. Struck slightly off center to K-1 leaving the lower part of the date off the planchet. The legends are complete and strong. Weight 111.2 grains.

Mostly glossy light olive brown and chocolate. The details are sharper than the assigned grade but fine porosity shows in the fields and protected areas, strongest above the outstretched arm on the reverse. No verdigris or planchet defects, and the only notable marks are a dull, very shallow scratch on the jawline and a small rim bruise at K-11 on the reverse. Early die state, before the small lump under the jaw. Struck slightly off center to K-5 leaving the bust tight to the edge. The date is bold. Weight 157.4 grains. Comes with a very nice provenance.

Frosty steel brown on the devices with light chocolate in the fields and protected areas. Considerably sharper, at least VF30, but there is a dull pinch on the edge at CT in AUCTORI and a dull scratch on the globe. Smaller contact marks are scattered over both sides, especially on the reverse. No planchet flaws and rather well centered, although the bottom of the date is slightly off the planchet. Otherwise the date is clear and the legends are strong. Weight 149.5 grains.

Rather glossy olive brown with lighter chocolate on the devices. Looks smooth to the unaided eye but there is very fine roughness in the fields and protected areas. No verdigris and the only notable marks are two digs under the outstretched arm on the reverse. The date is strong and the legends are clear. There is a small, curved planchet clip at the end of the bust that affects only the dentils (not visible in the holder). The center of the obverse is softly struck, as usual on this popular variety. Weight 138.1 grains. A nice example for the grade, and it comes with a great provenance. The attribution and Hall-Donald G. Partrick Collection provenance are noted on the NGC label.

Glossy olive brown and steel with lighter brown in protected areas, mostly on the reverse. Considerably sharper but there are obvious planchet fissures on the obverse and many small contact marks on the left side of the reverse, strongest around INDE. The date is bold and the legends are strong. Weight 139.5 grains.

Glossy light olive brown with a couple puffs of slightly darker brown on the obverse. Mostly smooth but there is very fine roughness in the fields and protected areas, strongest at the 1 in the date. There is a speck of raised verdigris at the throat, but you need a glass to see it. The obverse is slightly misaligned to K-2 while the reverse is nearly centered on the planchet. Unevenly struck, as usual, with stronger details on the lower obverse and upper reverse. The date is easily readable and the 86 is complete (the date is mostly off the planchet on the Taylor and Perkins examples). Later die state with a cud break at the D in INDE. Weight 139.7 grains.

Rather glossy light olive brown and chocolate. Looks smooth and the eye appeal is quite nice for the grade, but a glass reveals extremely fine roughness on all but the highpoints. No verdigris. The only planchet flaw is a fine fissure through the I in INDE. There are some small contact marks including a half dozen small pricks on the obverse, a rim nick at OR in AUCTORI, and a small dig at the rim over the E in ET. Later die state with minor swelling in the center of the reverse that weakens those details. The date and legends are complete. Weight 123.5 grains.

Slightly glossy medium brown with darker reddish chocolate brown in protected areas. The highpoints are smooth but the fields and protected areas are covered with fine roughness mixed with a few specks of greenish verdigris. The lower part of the obverse is weak as is CONNEC, but everything else is properly struck. The date and AUCTOPI error are complete and strong. Earlier die state. The crack through the hand on the staff and head is clear but there is no evidence of die clashing. The attribution and Twin Leaf provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Frosty light to medium steel brown in the fields and protected areas with dark steel brown toning on the highpoints. Sharp and quite attractive with no defects and just a light touch of friction on the highpoints. A great example of the date and type. Later die state with die clashmarks on both sides and short die cracks from the bust and I in INDE. Struck slightly off center to K-7. The attribution and Sydney F. Martin Collection provenance are noted on the special PCGS label.

Sharpness VF20 but covered with fine roughness and there is a significant planchet flaw at the chest of the portrait. Otherwise free of notable defects. The date is strong and the overdate feature is clear. Bold die clashmarks are visible on the right side of the obverse. Slightly glossy dark olive brown with medium brown toning on the devices. Weight 84.0 grains.

Glossy medium brown and light chocolate with smooth, attractive surfaces. Just trivial marks and microscopic planchet fissures. The strike is stronger at the top of the obverse, weaker at the bottom causing weakness on the upper left quadrant of the reverse. Struck with the reverse rotated about 85 degrees clockwise relative to a normal head-to-foot die orientation. Weight 157.0 grains. The attribution and Donald G. Partrick Collection provenance are noted on the NGC label.

Frosty light to medium brown with steel brown toning on the highpoints and traces of lustrous mint red showing on both sides. Just the lightest touch of friction on the highest points of the devices. Unfortunately the right side of the planchet is smooth and lustrous while the left side is covered with planchet fissures and small voids. A fine scratch through the E in CONNEC is the only contact mark. Late die state with obvious swelling at CON and myriad very fine cracks on the reverse. Struck with the reverse rotated about 30 degrees clockwise. Certainly not perfect but how often do you see a lustrous Connecticut that has traces of original mint red showing. Weight 103.4 grains.

Glossy light to medium chocolate brown blending to darker chocolate in protected areas. Mostly smooth but there are some small planchet voids on the neck and a couple more at the top of the reverse. No verdigris or significant contact marks. The date and legends are clear. The obverse is slightly misaligned to K-7 leaving the bottom edge of the bust off the planchet. Weight 169.7 grains. The attribution and Oechsner-Donald G. Partrick Collection provenance are noted on the NGC label.

Glossy medium brown with darker olive brown in the most-protected areas around the devices. Smooth and quite nice except for a deep planchet void off the chin, a smaller one at the bust tip, and a thin one under the second C in CONNEC (all as struck). No verdigris or contact marks, just unevenly struck with moderate wear. The bottom of the obverse and top of the reverse are nearly void of details but everything else is strong. Later die state with a vertical die crack up from the bust of the seated figure. Weight 142.3 grains.

Very attractive glossy medium brown. Smooth except for a small planchet delamination at the shoulder of the seated figure. Just a few small contact marks including a couple tiny rim bruises at the bottom of the obverse, another at CT in AUCTORI, and a tiny one at the top of the staff. The reverse is considerably weaker than the obverse, as always in this die marriage. LDS with die cracks on both sides. A nice example of this tough die variety, marginally superior to the Perkins example. Weight 134.4 grains.

Rather glossy light brown on the devices with darker chocolate in the fields and protected areas. The planchet is covered with microscopic roughness but there is no verdigris. A planchet void at CT in AUCTORI and a thin nick or void at the ear are the only notable marks. The date and legends are clear. Weight 125.9 grains.

Rather glossy dark olive brown with lighter steel brown on the highpoints of the reverse. Mostly smooth but there is moderate corrosion behind the head, strongest at NNEC. Minor planchet chips show on both sides, mostly on the seated figure. Struck from a very late state of the dies, the latest seen, with a severely blunted and clashed obverse and strong die cracks at the top of the reverse. The incuse clashmarks before the obverse portrait are bold. The date and legends on the reverse are bold as well. A die state that has to be graded favoring the reverse. One of the finer examples seen. Weight 130.6 grains.

An ET LIR variety. Attractive glossy light to medium brown. Looks smooth to the unaided eye but a glass reveals traces of microscopic roughness in a few places. The only notable planchet flaw is a chip just left of the waist of the seated figure. Nicely struck except for weakness at the top of the head, CO in CONNEC, and on the lower part of the seated figure. The date is strong but is tight to the edge of the planchet, and the legends are mostly bold. Clear doubling is evident on both sides, strongest along the profile on the obverse. The variety attribution is written in light yellow ink as 33-37/G2.2 on the head, a method of marking used by Connecticut collector William Wallace Hays (although he misattributed the obverse on this one). In addition there is a small "3" written at the shoulder (the estimated rarity rating) and a larger "52" in red on the lower part of the seated figure. Weight 133.3 grains. A very nice piece, superior to the Taylor and Perkins examples, and it comes with a great provenance. The attribution and Robert M. Martin Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Glossy medium brown and light chocolate. The planchet is not round, more elliptical, and while it is reasonably smooth there are some flaws. They include a shallow void on the shoulder on the obverse, a chip out of the rim before the face of the seated figure, and narrow voids at the bottom of the reverse. The only notable contact mark is a minor rim bruise at ND in INDE. The die state is extremely late, the latest we have seen, with extensive swelling on the obverse and myriad die cracks on both sides. The 1 in the date is partial and the other digits are not present due to the opposing swelling, but the legends are strong except for the U in AUCTORI that was another casualty of the late die state. A very interesting Connecticut copper. Weight 125.2 grains.

Glossy light olive and medium brown with darker olive brown in protected areas. Smooth with nice eye appeal. The only notable mark is a sharp horizontal nick on the top of the head of the seated figure. LDS with strong swelling that obliterates the upper part of the date. Weight 146.9 grains.

Choice glossy medium chocolate brown. Nicely struck with minor contact marks including two thin nicks hidden in the hair below CO and a light scratch at the top of the globe. A small splash of darker olive brown toning at the dentils following INDE and a bit more at the 17 are the best identifying marks. MDS with swelling at the date and fine die cracks on the obverse. The repunching on the E in INDE is sharp. A nice Connecticut copper. Weight 133.7 grains. The attribution and Robert M. Martin Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label.

Glossy light chocolate brown. Smooth except for some small planchet chips on the face, neck, and center of the reverse, plus a larger one near the rim left of the head of the seated figure. Struck a bit off center to K-7. Very late die state, the latest seen, with significant swelling at the bottom of the obverse and much of the reverse plus myriad die cracks on both sides. The date is bold and the legends are strong except for AUC that was affected by the off-center strike. The attribution is written in the field before the portrait in black ink. Weight 156.8 grains.

Top and left margins are tight, cut in at lower left. Serial number is clear, first signature is strong, second weak Emblem depicts Laurel wreath on a pedestal. The Motto reads SI RECTE FACIES, which translates, "If thou shall do well." The allegory being those who do well will be recognized. Reverse printed with two emblems l)Wind blowing on rough seas and 2) Sun over sea with two sailing ships.

Good margins, just a bit tight lower right obv. Serial number and signatures are strong. Emblem depicts A hand holding a flail (ancient tool for threshing grain). The Motto reads TRIBUKLATIO DITAT, which translates, "Tribulation makes us stronger.”

Serial number and signatures are clear . Emblem depicts a beaver perseveringly gnawing down a tree. The tree representing Britain and the beaver the United States. Motto reads PERSEVERANDO which translates, "By Persevering." Reverse nature print of a Buttercup leaf. A nice Baltimore note.

Well centered with four nice margins. Signatures and serial number are clear, with the red ink just a bit faded as usual. The emblem depicts an eagle and a crane fighting, with the eagle on top but the crane beak piercing the eagle’s neck. The motto EXITUS IN DUBIO EST which translates “the end, or event, is uncertain.” The allegory depicts the battle between the Inter States and England. The reverse is that of a future print, with “Three Dollars” above and Philadelphia: Printed by Hall and Sellers. 1776 below.

A beautiful well inked note with bold signatures and serial number. Well centered with four solid margins. As nice an AU55 note as one could expect. The Emblem depicts a beaver slowly knowing a tree, with the motto PERSEVERANDO, which translates Persevere. The meaning being that if the states persevere, they will little by little fell England. The reverse is that of a nature print of Betony and sage leaves.

Bold serial number and signatures. Emblem depicts a storm at sea. SERENABIT surround which translates to “It will be calm.” Revers depicts a Buttercup leaf.

Tight on three sides, with full gutter on right side of front and left side on back. Inking is clear as are the signatures and serial number. Stain appears in the upper right comer of reverse. Emblem depicts an ornate harp with thirteen strings, indicating harmony of the states, both big and small. Motto reads MAJORA MINORIBUS CONSONANT, which translates, "The greater ones sound in harmony with the smaller. Reverse is a nature print of a large buttercup leaf and two smaller leaves.

Nice margins all around well inked. Serial number and signatures are strong. Emblem depicts an ornate thirteen string harp. The motto reads MAJORA MINORIBUS CONSONANT, which translates , “The Larger is in harmony with the smaller.” This indicates harmony between the large and small states.

SI-RECT- FACES: If Thou Shall Do Well VI-CONCITATE: Having Been Bestirred CESSANTE-VENTO-CONQUIESCEMUS: When the Wind Subsides Then We Shall Rest. original printing of 76923 PMG 41 graded, 2 in 63, 3 in 63EPQ, 3 in 64, 1 in 64EPQ, 1 in 65EPQ as of 4.28/21.

SI-RECT- FACES: If Thou Shall Do Well VI-CONCITATE: Having Been Bestirred CESSANTE-VENTO-CONQUIESCEMUS: When the Wind Subsides Then We Shall Rest. Printed by Hall and Sellers.

This $6 note is part of the initial IO denomination series of notes authorized by the Continental Congress to fund expenses of the fight for independence. The emblem shows beaver gnawing on a tree with the motto PERSEVERANDO, translated "by perseverance." The nature print on the back is that of a buttercup leaf. Well margined and printed on bright paper with few signs of any time spent in circulation. Kuhl's signature is a bit weak but readable. The Morris signature and the serial number are quite bold. As of7/I1/2021 PMG has graded only 36, in all grades, with only 2 better (63EPQ).

A beautiful example of the $7 denomination from the very first series of Continental Currency. Issued to finance the American Revolution. PMG accurately indicates exceptional paper quality. As of 7/12/202 I PMG has grade a total of 55 in all grades with 11 higher

A nice mid-grade example of the highest denomination in the first the first series of Continental notes. This is also the only CC-10 under AU 50 given the coveted EPQ designation. Well inked. Clear signatures, and serial number with nice borders all around. Emblem motif depicting Laurel Wreath on Pedestal, symbolic of"those who do well are recognized." Motto reading SI RECTE FACIES, transiting to "If Though Shall Do Well." The back shows "wind blowing over field", with VI CONCITSTE, translated, "Driven by Force" and "sun over sea with two ships, with CESSANTE VENTO CONQUESCEMUS, "Conquer the Wind"

A very choice example of the Four Dollar denomination for the second series of Continental notes. Well centered, with only the front right border a bit close. Well inked, with bold signatures and serial number. Emblem depicting a "Boar Running into Spear" with motto reading AUT MORS AUT VITA DECORA, which translates, "Death or Liberty." Back displays a bold nature printing of sections of wings from a maple seed.

Nicely inked, very strong signatures and serial number. Emblem of a hand touching a prickly bush with drops of blood, with the motto SUSTINE VEL ABSTINE, which translates "either support me or leave me alone." Reverse depicts a nature print Betony and Sage leaves.

Nicely inked, very strong signatures and serial number. Emblem of a hand touching a prickly bush with drops of blood, with the motto SUSTINE VEL ABSTINE, which translates "either support me or leave me alone." In other words, support American independence or keep your hands off, lest you get wounded. Reverse depicts a nature print Betony and Sage leaves.

Bold signatures and serial number. Three nice margins, with only the top of obverse margin slightly touching. Emblem of a thorny bush (America) with a hand (Great Britain) that is bleeding as it touches the bush. The inscription reads SUSTINE VEL ABSTINE, "bear with me, or leave me alone", meaning either support me or leave. This may be a message to British loyalists, (Tories) living in America at the time. As of 10/18/2021 PMG has graded a total of 46 in all grades, with only 8 graded higher.

Very nicely inked with bold signatures and serial number. Nice margins all around, just a bit close at lower part of front. Emblem depicting storm clouds and rain, with motto reading SERENABIT, which translates "It will clear up." Reverse depicting a nature print of a buttercup leaf.

Bold signatures and serial number. Three nice margins, with top margin slightly touching. Emblem of a storm descending with the inscription SERENABIT- "It will clear up." Referring to the war underway but looking forward to when it will end. As of 9/9/2021 PMG has graded a total of 76 in all grades. 10 in 55 and 29 better.

Clear margins all around both obverse and reverse. Bold inking, signatures and serial number. As of 7/12/2021 PMG has grade a total of 50 in all grades with only 4 higher

A note that has the appearance of a much higher grade. Full boarders all around. Vivid inking, signature and serial number. A beautiful example of this historic and highly sought Continental note. Printed by Hall & Sellers, PA. Face and back motifs created by Benjamin Franklin. Face emblem, at right, sundial with blazing sun shining, FUGIO in left circular border, MIND YOUR BUSINESS in the exergue. Back with interlocked thirteen link chain with names of the first colonies, this encircling rayed central motto WE ARE ONE within circular sunburst border with AMERICAN CONGRESS.

Margins a bit tight but none cut into the design. The note is a bit raggedly cut. Serial number and signatures are strong. Emblem depicts a storm cloud and rain over a landscape, indicating war has begun. The Motto reads SERENARIT, which translates, "It will clear up." Reverse nature print of a prominent buttercup leaf.

Wonderful dark printing and perfectly centered with premium paper quality. Bold signatures and serial number make this a visually exceptional piece. Emblem is a Harp with thirteen strings, with a motto reading Majora Minoribus Consonant, which translates "The Greater Ones Sound in Harmony With the Smaller." Meaning that all states, large and small, are in harmony with one another. This piece likely falls within the top 10 of known CC-38's.

Margins clear all around. a bit tight but none cut into the design. Serial number and signatures are a bit faded but fully readable. Emblem depicts a hand caressing a thorny bush with droplets of blood. The Motto reads SUSTINE VELABSTINE, which translates, "Sustain or abstain." Taken together indicating, help us or leave us alone, or you may be wounded. Reverse nature print of betony and sage leaves.

This is a very nice, well centered, well inked note with strong signatures and serial number. The PMG EPQ is well deserved. The front depicts the emblem of a beaver gnawing on a tree with the motto PERSEVERANDO (Persevering). Indicating that America will gnaw on the tree of England until it falls. The reverse, nature printing of a large buttercup leaf. Printed by Hall and s Sellers. 1776.

Nice margins all around. Serial number and signatures are strong. Emblem depicts Laurel wreath on a pedestal. The Motto reads SI RECTE FACIES, which translates, "If thou shall do well." The allegory being those who do well will be recognized. Reverse printed with two emblems l)Wind blowing on rough seas and 2) Sun over sea with two sailing ships. A beautiful note.

Depressa Resurgit- Having been pressed down, it rises again. Original printing of 49,000 PMG 32 graded 2 in 45, 2 in 45EPQ, 1 in 53, 1 in 55, 1 in 58: as of 4/28/21

This is the only note of this denomination in the entire Continual Currency series. PMG AU55 EPQ. Superb Bold signatures and serial number. Four nice margins. Vivid ink and color. Has the look of a much higher grade note. Emblem of a hand holding scales of justice, with motto reading, FIATJUSTITIA-“Let justice be done." Reverse nature printing "Parsley Leaf"

Nice margins, being a bit close on the left obverse. Nice red and black inking with bold signatures and serial number. Inscribed PERENNIS translated EVERLASTING, with Motif of a step pyramid, representing durability. Reverse is that of a nature printing of two parsley leaves. Printed by Hall and Sellers, 1779

Well centered, just a bit tight on the left side of the obverse. Well inked, with clear signatures and serial number. Great paper quality as indicated by the PMG EPQ qualification. Emblem depicts two skep-type beehives under cover with bees flying nearby. Motto reads SIC FLORET RESPUBLICA, which translates "Thus flourishes the Republic." Reverse is a nature print of ground ivy twig with leaves leaves.

Well inked with vivid signatures and serial number. Really a very choice note for the grade. Emblem reads DEUS REGNAT EXULTET TERRA, which translates "The Lord Reigns, Let the Earth Rejoice." The illustration is that of a globe in space. The reverse is a nature print depicting two leaves of poison hemlock.

A nice well inked example the $60 denomination from the last issued series of Continental currency. Both the red and the black ink are vivid. The signatures and serial numbers likewise are quite bold. Nice margins all around. Emblem motif is that of a globe in space, representing the earth, with motto reading Deus Regnat Exultet Terra", which translates, "The Lord Reigneith Let the World Rejoice."

Well centered, just a bit close on bottom front. Signatures and serial number are clear.. The emblem depicts a symbol of agriculture as the strength ofAmerica. The motto HINC OPES translates "Hence our Wealth. The reverse is that of a nature print, depicting two willow leaves, with "Thirty-five Dollars" above and Philadelphia by Hall and Sellers. 1779 below.

Margins tight on obverse. The note is a bit raggedly cut. Serial number and signatures are clear . Emblem depicts and agricultural scene indicating agriculture as the strength ofAmerica. The Motto reads HINC OPES, which translates, "Hence Our Wealth." Reverse nature print of two willow leaves.

Not bad for the grade. Margins a bit close, but inking, signatures and serial number are quite strong. The emblem depicts rays of sun emitting fire on the landscape below, with the motto VI CONCITATA, which translates "Having been stirred." or, "Raised by force." The idea is that the United States has been awakened. The reverse is that of a nature print of a grape leaf.

A beautifully printed example with both red and black inking quite vivid. Four full margins are seen on both sides. Signatures and serial number are bold and vivid. The emblem depicts a baud brushing against a prickly yet growing bush and shedding drops of blood. The hand representing Britain and the bush America. The motto reads "Sustine Vel Abstine", which translates "bear with me or let me alone." The reverse depicts a nature printing using Fever Leaf. Two plate states exist. conditions Tb.is is plate state two with the broken R replaced and the double circle of the emblem broken at the lower right

Well centered, just a bit close on the lower left front. Excellent inking, bold signatures and serial number. Emblem depicts a running boar about to impale himself on a spear tip with the Motto AUT MORS AUT VITA DECOERA, which translates "Either Death or an Honorable Life" or "Death or Liberty"

Tight margins all around. Serial number and first signature faded. Motto reads DEUS REGNAT EXULTET TERRA, which translates, "The Lord Reigneith, Let the World Rejoice." Reverse shows a stringed bow.

Nicely centered all around, both front and back. Well inked with clear signatures and serial number. Emblem depicts an all-seeing eye with thirteen stars, which represents the confederation of states. Motto reads CONFEDERATION. Reverse is a nature print with two parsley leaves.

This is a beautiful September 26, 1778 $5 note, which is just about as nice as the day it was printed. Great broad margins on both sides, deeply inked design elements, and boldly penned signatures and serial number. This note was once part of the spectacular Eric P. Newman collection. As of 7/l1 /2021 PMG has graded 72, in all grades, with only 3 better (2 64EPQ's and a single 66EPQ).

SI-RECT- FACIES: If Thou Shall Do Well VI-CONCITATE: Having Been Bestirred CESSANTE-VENTO-CONQUIESCEMUS: When the Wind Subsides Then We Shall Rest .Serial #154685 of an original printing of 253850 PMG 16 graded, 3 in AU58, 1 in CU62,1 in 63EPQ, 1 64EPQ as of 4/28/21.

Nice margins, a little close at top of front. A nice uncirculated piece with the coveted EPQ designation. As of 8/14/2021 PMG has graded 41 C-5's in all grades with only 4 higher. Emblem of hand pricked by a thorny bush with motto Sustine Ve/ Abstine, which translates "bear with me, or let me alone." or "either support me or leave me." The bush representing America and the bleeding hand Britain.

A nice copy from the first series of Continental Currency authorized to support the war effort. Also, the first United States $2 note. As of7/12/2021 PMG has only graded 25 C-2's in all grades. This piece falls right in between with I I graded higher.

Part of the JO­ denomination first series of notes (consisting of $1,$2,$3,$4, $5, $6, $7, $8, $20 and $30 denominations)issued under the authority of the Continental Congress as a first effort toward financing the war for independence. This is a beautiful full margined example that is just a wisp from fully uncirculated. The emblem depicts two birds of prey fighting, which symbolizes the conflict between the United States and England. The motto EXITUS IN DUBIO EST translates 'The end is in doubt." The $3 note is underrated in terms of rarity, especially so in this state of preservation. Nicely inked with bold signatures and serial number. As of 7/11/2021 on 29 have been graded by PMG on all grades and only 4 slightly better due to a 58 EPQ designation. No uncirculated pieces ha e been graded.