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1792 P10C Silver Disme, Judd-9a, Pollock-10 -- Scratches -- NGC Details. XF. 66.1 grains. (PCGS# 11025)
Auction 1216 | Lot: 5508 | Jan 12, 2015

Sold For: $458,250.00
1870 Dollar, Judd-1002, R.7, PR 66. Barber's Seated Liberty design that shows Liberty's right hand resting on a shield and a tall Liberty pole behind with cap on top. The reverse is struck from the regular dies. Struck in silver with a reeded edge. A stunning proof pattern that just couldn't be any nicer. The fields show extraordinary depth of mirrored reflectivity and the devices are heavily frosted. Both sides have a smoky golden-brown patina and, yet, still show much underlying brilliance. Recent research has revealed that this pattern is not as rare as once thought, and a revision of the coin's rarity to R.6 is probably in order. Purchased from Stack's through the mail by David Faraday on January 25, 1966 for $350. (PCGS# 61249)
Auction 122 | Lot: 6139 | Aug 2, 1994

Sold For: $20,350.00
1879 Quarter Dollar, Judd-1593, R.7, PR 67. The Morgan dollar obverse design is here seen reduced to fit a quarter. The reverse features an erect eagle. Struck in silver with a reeded edge. Absolutely breathtaking quality. This is as close to perfection as any pattern we have ever seen. The devices are snow-white and show a very pronounced contrast against the unfathomable depth of mirrored reflectivity in the fields. Brilliant except for a slight bit of golden patina at the rims. Once again, purchased by David Faraday from dealer Hank Rodgers at the NCNA show on September 17, 1971 for only $425. Look for it to go for considerably more today. (PCGS# 61970)
Auction 122 | Lot: 6152 | Aug 2, 1994

Sold For: $19,800.00
1921 Peace Dollar Plaster by Anthony de Francisci.
Auction 1364 | Lot: 3328 | Aug 20, 2023

Sold For: $16,800.00
1876-CC Ten Cents 10C Judd-1453A, Pollock-1601, R.8, PR 63 Brown, Cleaned, Lacquered. Although not listed in Judd, the pattern concordance on the U.S. Pattern Coin Website issued this coin the Judd number used above. The obverse and reverse dies are the same used to coin regular issue 1876-CC dimes. This piece bears the Type One reverse of 1860-1876 with the last letters of ONE and DIME recut and the wreath close to the E in ONE. Struck in copper with a reeded edge.

Although most United States patterns are known for their rarity, the 1876-CC pattern dime in copper is in a class all its own. Prior to this auction, numismatic scholars had confirmed the existence of only one Choice Uncirculated example:
1. Rare Coin Review, Issue 44 (Bowers & Ruddy, 1982), p.8; Rare Coin Review, Issue 46 (Bowers & Ruddy, 1982), p.16; Connecticut Historical Society and M. Vernon Sheldon Collections (Bowers & Merena, 4/83), lot 2426, where it realized $1,210; Public Auction Sale (Stack's, 9/94), lot 286, where it realized $11,000.

In addition, a single specimen struck in nickel and classified as a business strike is also known. Although the pedigree for the present coin is listed on page 284 of the book United States Pattern and Related Issues, the author, Andrew W. Pollock, speculates that it may be the same piece as that offered by Stack's in 1994. We can state, however, that the two coins are distinct. Both of these copper pieces, as well as the single nickel example, were apparently struck at the Philadelphia Mint before the dies were shipped to the Carson City facility. The coins were undoubtedly distributed to personal friends of Mint officials. One of only two known examples, this coin boasts unequivocal importance within the numismatic community.
From the Gene Wolfe Collection of Pattern Coinage.
Ex: Waldo Newcomer; F.C.C. Boyd; Palace Collection (Sotheby's, 3/54), lot 1967; Public Auction Sale (Merkin, 9/67), lot 534, where it realized $3 (PCGS# 61772)
Auction 218 | Lot: 7466 | Jan 10, 2000

Sold For: $16,100.00
1879 Quarter Dollar, Judd-1594, R.7, PR 66 Red. The adopted Morgan dollar obverse design is here used on the obverse of this pattern, and it is paired with a reverse that features an erect eagle with raised wings. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. Once again, as with virtually every coin in the Faraday Collection, this piece is also phenomenal. The original red luster is fully intact and shows no mellowing, only a light iridescent color in the fields. There are a few tiny specks of carbon on each side, but these are so small they are barely noticeable without a glass. Purchased from D. Lovell at the SCNA show on February 24, 1973 for $800. (PCGS# 81971)
Auction 122 | Lot: 6153 | Aug 2, 1994

Sold For: $14,300.00
1871 Standard Silver Quarter, Judd-1098, R.7, PR 67. The Longacre design for the Standard Silver series with stars encircling the obverse, paired with the usually seen reverse of this type. Stuck in aluminum with a reeded edge. A bright, hairline-free pattern that has all the sparkle and flash today that it had when new in 1871. There are a few stray die polishing marks on the obverse that look like hairlines to the casual observer. No traces of oxidation can be seen on either side. A stunning aluminum pattern that is sure to bring a record price. Purchased by the consignor, David Faraday, from Julian Leidman in San Francisco on September 23, 1972 for $225. (PCGS# 61357)
Auction 122 | Lot: 6143 | Aug 2, 1994

Sold For: $12,650.00
1857 Double Eagle, Judd-190, Pollock-3158, Unique, PR 63 Brown. Uniface die trial of the reverse of the regular issue double eagle for 1857. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. This piece is one of the most famous and best researched die trials in all of U.S. numismatics. Its background and what is known of its maker, Dr. J.T. Barclay, make a fascinating story.
In 1836 Dr. J.T. Barclay proposed to Mint Director Robert Maskell Patterson that he would like to conduct experiments in the Mint that would reduce abrasions on coins and prevent counterfeiting. Patterson replied that his proposed experiments had already been tried by Mint personnel (unsuccessfully), and further denied him permission to the Mint on legal grounds. Twenty years later Mint Director James Ross Snowden expressed concern about the wear and abrasion the country's silver and gold coins were suffering from. Apparently someone in the Mint still remembered Barclay from two decades before, and soon the doctor gained an audience with Snowden. Snowden was receptive to Barclay's suggestions and he was given space in the Mint to conduct his experiments. One of Barclay's suggestions was to use more durable alloys for coinage to reduce abrading in the channels of commerce. Another was to enlarge the diameter of the planchets used to strike coins, and at the same time make them thinner and concave. This would prevent the removal of the central portion of a gold coin and replacement by an equal volume of platinum--a common practice at the time as platinum was less expensive than gold.
This uniface die trial is the single surviving example of Dr. Barclay's concave planchet idea. The piece was created by sending the planchet through the upsetting mill before and after striking. The result is that the eagle and shield are sharply struck, but the peripheral details are either faint or non-existent. All of Barclay's ideas were rejected by Mint officials. Congress appointed two commissioners to follow his progress, and (PCGS# 11835)
Auction 139 | Lot: 8211 | Aug 22, 1995

Sold For: $12,100.00
1879 Half-Dollar, Judd-1600, Pollock-1795, R.7, PR 65 Red and Brown. The Morgan obverse design, paired with an eagle with raised wings on the reverse that is holding an olive sprig in its right talon, three arrows in its left. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. An enchanting red-orange coin that has very little actual brown. Flashy and worthy of the finest pattern collection.
Ex: Gaston DiBello (Stack's, 5/70), lot 400. (PCGS# 71978)
Auction 190 | Lot: 5161 | Aug 10, 1998

Sold For: $11,500.00
1838 P50C Seated Liberty Half Dollar, Judd-76, Pollock-83, R.8--Improperly Cleaned--NGC Details. Proof, AU. (PCGS# 11302)
Auction 1153 | Lot: 4361 | Mar 20, 2011

Sold For: $10,925.00
1879 "Washlady" Dollar, Judd-1604, R.6, PR 65 Red and Brown. Barber's so-called "Washlady" design on the obverse, paired with a reverse that features an erect eagle with raised wings. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. The rich coppery-red surfaces show only slight mellowing of the original orange-red color with an occasional streak of purplish-blue seen here and there in the fields. There are a few tiny specks of carbon noted, but the only one of any size is concealed in Liberty's coronet. A rare and desirable design type, this piece should bring an impressive price. To give some idea of what sort of premium "Washlady" dollars have historically commanded, this piece was purchased by the consignor, David Faraday, from Bill Mitkoff's inventory on September 23, 1972 for $1,600. (PCGS# 71982)
Auction 122 | Lot: 6155 | Aug 2, 1994

Sold For: $10,780.00
1871 Commercial Dollar, Judd-1155, Pollock-1299, R.7-8, PR 64. Commercial dollar pattern that depicts Liberty seated on the obverse, conjoined flags behind, left hand resting on the globe, and right hand wrapped around a Liberty Pole with Phrygian Cap on top. The reverse has COMMERCIAL DOLLAR/420 Grs/900 FINE in the center, surrounded by an olive wreath with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the upper margin. Struck in silver with a plain edge. A fine looking pattern that shows only faint hairlining in the fields, the effects of which are greatly subdued by the rich golden toning and occasional dash of blue or violet at the periphery. (PCGS# 61417)
Auction 139 | Lot: 5553 | Aug 22, 1995

Sold For: $10,725.00
1879 $20 Metric Twenty Dollar, Judd-1644, Pollock-1844, R.6-7, PR60 Gilt Uncertified. A bust of Liberty faces left on the obverse with a peripheral inscription that reads: * 30 * G * 1.5 * S * 3.5 * C * 35 * G * R * A * M * S *. The date 1879 is at the bottom. The reverse is similar to the regular issue type, although the motto DEO EST GLOIRA has replaced IN GOD WE TRUST. Struck in copper with a reeded edge, then gilt. Some scattered haziness and a few wispy hairlines seem to account for the PR60 designation, but pleasing reflectivity is noted at a few angles. Sharply struck.

This lot includes an original invoice for this coin from Empire Coin Company, Inc. dated October 10, 1963. The original mailing envelope is also present. (PCGS# 62023)
Auction 296 | Lot: 8507 | Jul 30, 2002

Sold For: $10,695.00
1871 Standard Silver Dollar, Judd-1121, R.7, PR 64. The Longacre design for the Standard Silver series that depicts Liberty seated with conjoined flags behind, left hand resting on globe and holding a pole with Liberty cap atop. The reverse has 1 DOLLAR in the center, surrounded by a wreath of cotton and corn. A very popular design. Struck in silver with a plain edge. A beautifully toned pattern dollar, the surfaces show deep reddish-golden centers and deep blue peripheral color. Only a few wispy hairlines preclude a higher grade. Purchased by the consignor, David Faraday, from William Mitkoff at the CSNA show on April 28, 1973 for $1,350. (PCGS# 61380)
Auction 122 | Lot: 6145 | Aug 2, 1994

Sold For: $10,340.00
1942 1C Glass Cent, Judd-2069, RB 42-70-X-2, R.8 -- In Three Segments -- NGC. (PCGS# 12255)
Auction 1298 | Lot: 4009 | Aug 18, 2019

Sold For: $10,200.00
1875 Commercial Dollar, Judd-1424, R.7, PR 65 Red and Brown. Commercial Dollar pattern that shows Liberty seated at the seashore on the obverse, paired with the standard Commercial Dollar reverse. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. According to Judd, only eight of these pieces were struck. This is the popular and interesting design that shows Liberty seated on the seashore and a ship in the background. The ship is of special interest to trivia enthusiasts as the wind is blowing the sails in one direction and the smoke is pouring out of the smokestack in the opposite direction. This same design was also used on a popular twenty-cent pattern. While termed Red and Brown, there is actually very little non-red color on this beautiful piece, just a bit of light iridescence in the obverse fields. Flashy, especially on the reverse. There are two surface blemishes that identify this coin: a small rim nick on the obverse at 1 o'clock, and a carbon spot at 9 o'clock near star 1. Carefully selected by the consignor, David Faraday, from Bill Mitkoff's inventory on September 23, 1972 for $700. (PCGS# 71731)
Auction 122 | Lot: 6149 | Aug 2, 1994

Sold For: $10,120.00
1879 Metric Dollar, Judd-1622, R.7, PR 65. Metric dollar pattern designed by George Morgan, featuring the head of Liberty brushed back and fastened in a bun and with a wide ribbon at the top of the head. The reverse is the standard Metric dollar design with DEO EST GLORIA featured prominently above the composition in the center. Struck in silver (metric alloy) with a reeded edge. This is a rarely seen obverse design, and from an aesthetic point of view, none too attractive. Nevertheless, an interesting and worthwhile pattern for the specialist. Deeply mirrored, especially on the reverse, with just a bit of light color on the obverse. Purchased by David Faraday, the consignor, from Julian Leidman's inventory on October 8, 1971 for $379.50. (PCGS# 62000)
Auction 122 | Lot: 6157 | Aug 2, 1994

Sold For: $9,680.00
1875 $3 Three Dollar, Judd-1437, Pollock-1579 -- Environmental Damage -- Proof Details, Gilt. NGC Details. (PCGS# 535311)
Auction 1236 | Lot: 5196 | Jun 12, 2016

Sold For: $9,400.00
(1877) 50C Defiant Eagle Reverse PR55 Uncertified. This interesting piece has toned brown, and is set within a copper square with cut corners. The reverse features low relief concentric circles, similar to Humbert's slugs for the U.S. Assay Office. Traces of sticky verdigris are noted on the otherwise smooth obverse. The George T. Morgan design was used for the center of the reverse of one of the Morgan half dollar pattern designs, Judd-1512. In larger format, it was used on the 1879 Schoolgirl dollar (Judd-1608), and in smaller format, it was adapted on the 1915-S Panama-Pacific quarter eagle.
Ex: Americana Sale (Stack's, 2/02), lot 1472.
From The Jones Beach Collection. (PCGS# 61850)
Auction 422 | Lot: 1536 | Jan 6, 2007

Sold For: $9,200.00

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1875 Trade Dollar, Judd-1430, Pollock-1573, R.7 PR 63. Die trials striking of the regular issue 1875 Trade dollar. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. A lovely coin that shows even red color over both sides and deeply reflective proof fields. A few flecks and spots of carbon prevent a higher grade. (PCGS# 61737)
Auction 139 | Lot: 5556 | Aug 22, 1995

Sold For: $9,020.00
1879 Morgan Dollar, Judd-1614, R.7, PR 65 Red and Brown. The obverse is of the adopted Morgan dollar design, and the reverse shows an erect eagle with raised wings but set lower in the field and with IN GOD WE TRUST immediately above. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. The original red color shows a slight mellowing over the devices and in the fields with accents of bluish-purple noted in those areas. An unspotted gem, Morgan dollar variants have always proved a popular item with advanced collectors of the regular series. Purchased by the consignor, David Faraday, from the SCNA auction on February 21, 1970 for $183.75. (PCGS# 71992)
Auction 122 | Lot: 6156 | Aug 2, 1994

Sold For: $8,910.00
1863 25C Quarter Dollar, Judd-335, Pollock-407, High R.7 -- Bent -- NGC Details. Proof. (PCGS# 60497)
Auction 1208 | Lot: 5799 | Aug 9, 2014

Sold For: $8,812.50
1883 Liberty Nickel, Judd-1718, R.6, PR 65 Red and Brown. Regular dies obverse, paired with an attractively designed reverse that is similar to the adopted design except there is a scroll across the V that plainly says CENTS. Struck in copper with a plain edge. This is a beautiful iridescent gem that shows a lovely mixture of red, gold, and olive colors, evenly matched on each side. Purchased by the consignor, David Faraday, from Julian Leidman at the NCNA show on September 18, 1971 for $400. (PCGS# 72135)
Auction 122 | Lot: 6160 | Aug 2, 1994

Sold For: $8,800.00
1942 P1C "One Cent" Pattern, Judd-2054, Pollock-2074, R.8 (?), MS61 NGC. An experimental piece that was struck in various metals at the mint and in various plastics by private firms as a possible replacement for copper, tin, and nickel which were needed in World War II. The obverse design was apparently copied from the Columbian two centavo and the reverse from a Washington medalet (Baker-155). Struck in zinc-coated steel with a plain edge. Dull gray surfaces and lightly hairlined.
Auction 390 | Lot: 21888 | Jan 28, 2006

Sold For: $8,625.00
1879 Half Dollar, Judd-1599, R.7, PR 64. The Morgan dollar obverse design, here adapted to the half dollar format. The reverse displays an erect eagle with raised wings. Struck in silver with a reeded edge. A brilliant coin that displays a softness of strike in the center of the obverse, as always seen on this design. The fields are deeply reflective and show only a couple of trivial marks that account for the grade. There is also one noticeable carbon spot on the reverse at the bottom of the eagle's tail feathers. A high quality example of this rare pattern. Once again, purchased by David M. Faraday from Hank Rodgers, at the NCNA show on September 18, 1971 for $520. (PCGS# 61977)
Auction 122 | Lot: 6154 | Aug 2, 1994

Sold For: $8,580.00
Undated (circa 1858) Twenty Dollar Reverse Die Trial, Judd-A1857-7, Pollock-3149, High R.7, PR62 Uncertified. A precursor to the famous 1861-dated Paquet Reverse double eagles, although on this design DOLLARS is spelled out, and the eagle is similar to Judd-222 but is smaller, and the wings are spread. Struck in white metal with a plain edge. Minor russet toning is present, and a couple of light marks are noted near AMERICA. Pollock was able to trace three different examples, while the Seventh Edition of Judd states "Five known."
Ex: Dr. Walter Lee Crouch Collection (Superior, 6/77), lot 610. (PCGS# 62298)
Auction 422 | Lot: 1636 | Jan 6, 2007

Sold For: $8,050.00
1879 Ten-Cents, Judd-1588, R.7, PR 65. The same design as used on the Morgan dollar, here seen in the format of a dime. The reverse has ONE DIME in the center and is encircled by a wreath composed of six bunches of four laurel leaves each. Struck in silver with a reeded edge. Always a popular pattern because of the obverse design, it is quite a novelty to see the ubiquitous Morgan dollar design reduced to fit a coin the size of a dime. The fields are deeply toned a cobalt-blue with light gray accents on the devices. Purchased from Hank Rodgers by the consignor, David Faraday, at the SCNA show on February 24, 1973 for $450. (PCGS# 61965)
Auction 122 | Lot: 6151 | Aug 2, 1994

Sold For: $7,920.00
1964-1965 International Nickel Company 25 Cent Test Pieces. (Total: 58 coins)
Auction 1216 | Lot: 6783 | Jan 12, 2015

Sold For: $7,050.00
1871 Two-Cent Piece, Judd-1044, R.7, PR 64. Regular die trials piece, the 7 and 1 in the date touch. Struck in aluminum with a plain edge. The surfaces are somewhat hazy, but show no signs of oxidation. Purchased by the consignor, David Faraday, from American Gold Exchange at the NCNA show on September 14, 1974 for $600. (PCGS# 61303)
Auction 122 | Lot: 6140 | Aug 2, 1994

Sold For: $7,040.00
1875 G$1 Gold Dollar, Judd-1432, Pollock-1575, High R.7 -- Cleaned -- NGC Details. Gilt Proof. (PCGS# 535138)
Auction 1366 | Lot: 3935 | Nov 19, 2023

Sold For: $6,960.00
1942 P1C "One Cent" Pattern, Judd-2060, Pollock-4035, Low R.7, MS66 NGC. Same design and plain edge as the piece(s) above, but seen here struck in brown plastic. The surfaces have the appearance of milk chocolate and there are no obvious surface impairments.
Auction 390 | Lot: 21892 | Jan 28, 2006

Sold For: $6,900.00
1870 Half Eagle, Judd-1032, Pollock-1167, R.7, PR64 Gilt. Regular die trials issue for the half eagle of 1870. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. A rare and unusual die trial, this issue was struck in copper, aluminum, and nickel. An attractive piece that retains complete gilting on each side. The fields are reflective and the piece looks deceptively like a proof regular issue. It is only when handled that one notices it comes up a bit light in weight. A couple of intersecting scrapes are noted in the left obverse field. On the upper reverse are remnants of a fingerprint, the acids in the skin apparently being strong enough to react with the copper even through the gilt outer layer. A scarce and desirable die trial. (PCGS# 61281)
Auction 173 | Lot: 5661 | Jun 9, 1997

Sold For: $6,900.00
1922 Grant With Star Die Trial. Pollock-3578. Struck in brass. 2.42 grams. A unique striking that apparently has not been seen or offered since the 1958 ANA Sale. The obverse is a positive impression from the die. The reverse in an incuse hub impression, which results in the design on that side being reversed. The planchet cracked during the minting process leaving a narrow, pie-shaped wedge out of the piece at 5 o'clock. Apparently struck without a collar also, the peripheral lettering is stretched toward the rim, being most noticeable on ONE DOLLAR on the lower obverse. Corrosion has set in on each side, being seen toward the obverse rim from 12 to 3 o'clock. The reverse is much less affected with a spot from 12 to 1 o'clock. The surfaces display a glossy brown color overall with little variation in hue noted. When this die trial was sold in 1958 it realized $80. While that amount sounds like a bargain today, consider what $80 would buy 37 years ago. According to the 1959 edition of the "Red Book" (the edition used in 1958) $80 would buy a Good Chain AMERI cent, a proof 1887 quarter eagle, or a mint state 1860 three-dollar gold piece. This piece is of the greatest importance to pattern collectors as well as commemorative specialists.
Ex: 1958 ANA Sale (A. Kosoff, 8/58), lot 2042; previously a part of the extensive collection formed by Major Lenox Lohr. (PCGS# 61990)
Auction 137 | Lot: 7032 | Jun 7, 1995

Sold For: $6,820.00
1871 Quarter Dollar, Judd-1099, R.7, PR 64. On this pattern the Longacre design for the Standard Silver series has been paired with the regular dies reverse. Struck in silver with a reeded edge. A very pretty coin, the obverse is toned in deep, rich rainbow iridescent shadings while the reverse is a bit more subdued with reddish-violet and blue colors predominant. Perhaps a bit harshly graded. Like the J-1098 above, what appear to be hairlines in the fields are actually die polishing marks. There are a few tiny planchet flakes scattered widely about the surfaces as well, but really nothing to report in the way of post-striking defects. Purchased by the consignor, David Faraday, from Julian Leidman at the NASC show on February 26, 1972 for $300. (PCGS# 61358)
Auction 122 | Lot: 6144 | Aug 2, 1994

Sold For: $6,820.00
1871 Dollar, Judd-1148, R.7, PR 65 Red and Brown. The same Longacre design used for the obverse of his Standard Silver dollar (see J-1121 above), paired with the regular reverse die. Struck in copper with a plain edge. While darkly toned, this is still an enchanting coin that flashes rich shades of lime-green, yellow, blue, and violet at the viewer when held beneath a light. Splendid overall quality and typical of the high quality seen throughout David Faraday's collection. Probably not as rare as stated in Judd, a rating of R.6 would be more in line today. Purchased by him from Bill Mitkoff in San Francisco on September 23, 1972 for $475. (PCGS# 71410)
Auction 122 | Lot: 6146 | Aug 2, 1994

Sold For: $6,820.00
1863 1C One Cent, L on Ribbon, Judd-302, Pollock-365, High R.7 -- Reverse Scratched -- NGC Details. Proof, AU. (PCGS# 60457)
Auction 1351 | Lot: 4074 | Dec 18, 2022

Sold For: $6,600.00
1878 $1 Dollar, Judd-1555, Pollock-1734, Low R.7 -- Spot Removals -- NGC Details. Unc. (PCGS# 61916)
Auction 1209 | Lot: 3585 | Sep 6, 2014

Sold For: $6,462.50
1858 Quarter Dollar, Judd-221, Pollock-264, R.7, PR 65. The initial pairing of the Liberty Seated obverse with a classic reverse design by Anthony Paquet featuring a heraldic-style eagle grasping an olive sprig and three slender arrows. Struck in silver with a reeded edge. This is a mostly brilliant specimen with heavily striated fields that provide a nice background for the chalky devices. One of the nicest examples of this classy, uncommon die pair, regardless of date, we have seen. (PCGS# 11914)
Auction 190 | Lot: 5033 | Aug 10, 1998

Sold For: $5,980.00
1870 Standard Silver Half Dollar, Judd-929, R.6, PR 65 Red. Barber's design for the Standard Silver series featuring Liberty seated with her right hand resting on a shield and a tall Liberty pole and cap behind. The reverse is simply designed with 50 CENTS surrounded by a wreath of cotton and corn; STANDARD above. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. A beautiful gem proof that exhibits complete red luster over both sides with no mellowing or iridescence noted. The only notable defect on the surface of this otherwise immaculate coin is a small spot on the right side of the exergual space just below the base. Actually even rarer than Judd's R.6 rating, more like an R.7. Superior in every way and, yet, typical of the uniform, high quality found in the estate of David Faraday. Ex: 1971 ANA (Stack's, 8/71), lot 464, where the coin realized $150.85, flip accompanies. (PCGS# 81174)
Auction 122 | Lot: 6136 | Aug 2, 1994

Sold For: $5,940.00
1875 Twenty Cents, Judd-1395, Pollock-1538, R.7, PR 64. William Barber's "sailor head" design graces the obverse of this piece, while the reverse has the denomination incuse in a shield that is the central design motif on that side. Struck in nickel with a plain edge. Both sides of this choice specimen are heavily patinated, masking the effects of numerous, short wispy hairlines in the fields. (PCGS# 61702)
Auction 190 | Lot: 5149 | Aug 10, 1998

Sold For: $5,750.00
1868 Dual Denomination $5-25 Francs, Judd-656, Pollock-729, R.6-7. PR 63. Anthony Paquet's design for an international coin with values expressed in dollars and francs for the Latin Monetary Union Conference on international coinage. The obverse depicts Paquet's bust of Liberty facing left with date below and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the top of that side. The reverse is simply inscribed 5 DOLLARS 25 FRANCS inside a laurel and oak wreath. Struck in copper and gilt with a reeded edge. A companion piece to the previously offered French international gold coin, these coins were proposed after a twenty nation conference convened in Paris in 1867. The fields are brilliant and show hairlines from cleaning. A beautiful example of a revolutionary idea in international coinage. (PCGS# 60874)
Auction 139 | Lot: 5551 | Aug 22, 1995

Sold For: $5,720.00
1878 Five-Dollars, Judd-1568, R.7, PR 63 Gilt Lightly Cleaned. Morgan's design for the obverse features Liberty with her hair combed back and held by an ornamented ribbon. The reverse features an erect eagle. Struck in copper and gilt with a reeded edge. While many gilt patterns have a washed out appearance, this piece has all the gilt remaining and looks remarkably like a gold coin at first glance. The above mentioned cleaning is not too severe, just giving the coin a brighter look than normal. Remarkably free from defects for a 63 piece, there are only a couple of very minor planchet flaws that one notices with magnification. Purchased through the mail from Bill Mitkoff by the consignor, David Faraday, on April 9, 1972 for $425. (PCGS# 535007)
Auction 122 | Lot: 6150 | Aug 2, 1994

Sold For: $5,665.00
1874 Half Eagle, Judd-1371, Pollock-1516, R.7, PR 63 Red and Brown, PVC. Regular die trial for the half eagle of 1874. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. Murky reddish-brown color with a larger copper spot on the lower portion of the hair bun. (PCGS# 71675)
Auction 169 | Lot: 5726 | Mar 25, 1997

Sold For: $5,635.00
1836 PG$1 Gold Dollar, Judd-67, Pollock-70, R.5, PR60 Scratches Uncertified. The obverse depicts a Liberty cap with rays of glory surrounding. The reverse features a circular palm branch with 1D. in the center surrounded by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the margins and the date below. Struck in gold with a plain edge. The orange-gold surfaces are fully reflective with sharp overall definition. Several pinscratches in the reverse field account for the grade. (PCGS# 11260)
Auction 284 | Lot: 7267 | Feb 23, 2002

Sold For: $5,520.00
1796 No Stars Quarter Eagle Struck in White Metal MS 60, Pollock-6035, Unlisted in Judd or Taxay, Unique (?), MS 60. A curious item that there is no readily apparent explanation for. The dies may have been among those Joseph Mickley purchased as scrap metal in 1816 when an underground vault was uncovered at the Mint. It was formerly described as a trial piece in Kosoff's sale of the Melish Collection. This seems highly doubtful because of the late state of the dies. The following is a repetition from the March 1991 Stack's sale when the piece was last offered for sale. "From a very late state of the dies, raised die rust marks from above the forehead curl and at the right obverse rim; several similar die rust marks around the reverse border. Doubling of LIBERTY, the 1 of the date, and at TA and O on the reverse. Partial reeded edge." Dull gray patina with no obvious impairments, just a spot in front of the forecurl of Liberty's hair. Very rare.
Reported to have been in the possession of the Chapmans; later owned by Pennsylvania dealer Ira Reed; Ed Rice; Melish Sale (Kosoff, 4/56), lot 1099; Charlotte Collection (Stack's, 3/91), lot 1439. (PCGS# 61999)
Auction 184 | Lot: 5369 | Mar 24, 1998

Sold For: $5,520.00
1895 Hawaiian Kaiulani Pattern Dollar PR 50. Formerly Lot 3465 in Steve Ivy's 1982 ANA Convention sale, where it was described as follows: "4 dolphins on the obverse. 50 struck on order of Huth by John Pinches. Proof. Golden brown with iridescent peripheries. Extensive hairlines from an old cleaning. An incredibly beautiful design and a nice example." New information estimates that only 30 pieces were struck in silver. Additional patterns of this design are also known in iron, tin, copper, and gold. Reginald Huth was a wealthy English collector who had these pieces struck by Pinches and Company of London. The patterns first appeared in Honolulu about 1901. (PCGS# 10998)
Auction 122 | Lot: 6116 | Aug 2, 1994

Sold For: $5,500.00
1865 Ten-Dollar, Judd-450, R.7, PR 64 Red and Brown. A "transitional" pattern that was struck from the regular obverse die and paired with the 1866 reverse die with the motto above the eagle. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. Quite a lovely coin, the original red surfaces are somewhat muted with the presence of an iridescent purple, blue, and pale olive patina in the fields. Surely one of the finest survivors of this limited pattern issue. Purchased by David Faraday from Julian Leidman in San Francisco on September 23, 1972 for $425. (PCGS# 70637)
Auction 122 | Lot: 6127 | Aug 2, 1994

Sold For: $5,500.00
1878 Eagle, Judd-1580, Pollock-1773, R.6-7, PR 60 Gilt. A head of Liberty faces left with IN GOD WE TRUST above, and the date 1878 below. She is wearing a large cap inscribed LIBERTY and it is ornamented with 2 wheat ears. There are 13 stars at the border arranged (you guessed it), 7 left and 6 right. An eagle with upraised wings is seen on the reverse. E PLURIBUS UNUM is expressed in one line over the eagle's head. This design is attributed to William Barber who was impressed with Gobrecht's sketches of the 1830s. Struck in copper and gilt with a reeded edge. A number of small hairlines are present from light handling and cleaning. There are no notable marks or injuries. (PCGS# 61944)
Auction 163 | Lot: 5207 | Aug 20, 1996

Sold For: $5,280.00

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