2018-01-18 Thu

The David Lawrence Rare Coins Sunday Internet Auction number 996 is going to offer several interesting coins at 8 pm EST on 21st January. Highlights include:

1795 1c PCGS/CAC AU53 (Lettered Edge), 1860 3cS PCGS/CAC MS66, 1882 5c NGC Proof 68, 1814 10c NGC MS65 (Large Date), 1874-CC 50c PCGS XF Detail (Arrows, Cleaned), 1795 Flowing Hair $1 PCGS F12 (2 Leaves), 1799 $1 PCGS XF45, 1859 $1 NGC Proof 65 CAM, 1871 $1 NGC Proof 66 UCAM, 1893-CC $1 NGC/Redfield MS63, 1896-S $1 NGC/Redfield MS63+ etc.

The popular and scarce 1813 $5 PCGS AU55 features the Capped Head facing left. These coins were issued between 1813 and 1829. Mint State coins of this type are rare. The offered coin has beautiful surfaces and colours with very light, evenly spaced wear. A rare ultra cameo gem 1871 $1, graded NGC Proof 66 UCAM features shining white fields with light golden rim toning. Only 960 coins of this type were struck in proof format.