| Lot # | Auction | Current Bid or Hammer Price | Description |
| 491 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $425.00 |
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1803 Large 3 (O-102) VF/cleaned.
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Courteous Collection of Early Type. Aggressive cleaning likely was the cause for some odd glowing undertones, now endowed with silver-orange patina. VF-20 details apply even though the reverse motto... |
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| 493 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $875.00 |
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1803 Large 3 (O-103) XF/polished.
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Courteous Collection of Early Type. Were this an early copper, it might be called "burnished", as some of the detail has been softened via vigorous cleaning. Dull grey texture now lies atop the high... |
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| 494 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $800.00 |
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1803 (O-104) VF.
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Courteous Collection of Early Type. VF-25 sets a nice compromise for obvious central sharpness, tantalizing hints of cartwheel texture and some pleasant khaki-grey patina. A pleasing "small 3"... |
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| 495 | The Collectors' Auction - 2014 on 10/17/2014 | $750.00 |
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1803 (O-104) XF/scratched.
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Courteous Collection of Early Type. Dull old scratches across Liberty's neck are surprisingly difficult to pick up without a loupe, but may have a devastating effect on value given the fabulous XF... |
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| 686 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2011 on 07/29/2011 | $575.00 |
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1803 Large 3 (O-103, R.3) PCGS VF-25.
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Sharpness may be a little better than average for VF-25, which compensates for the slightly pale appearance offered by minimal, delicate ivory-grey patina. The eagle's wings offer strong definition... |
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| 469 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/12/2010 | $650.00 |
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1803 (O-103, R.3) VF.
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Extremely appealing powdery dove-grey patina endows this half with a wholesome, fully original appearance that simply cannot be beat. In addition, each side is amazingly free from marks or blemishes,... |
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| 690 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $1,400.00 |
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1803 (O-104, R.3) VF.
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VF-35, with an ancient cleaning that has recovered completely and that no longer has any impact on the grade. Indeed, the patina has recovered an outstanding combination of blueberry iridescence in... |
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| 691 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/24/2009 | $825.00 |
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1803 Large 3 VF.
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CONSIGNOR: You know, this was the earliest date I could really afford for the set. 1801 and 1802 are so high. Look at how these match up [comparing to 1807 draped bust]! CATALOGER: The Forest Park... |
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| 513 | The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007 | $825.00 |
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1803 O-101 VF-35.
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A patient search for cartwheel luster reveals only the faintest hints of flowline luster, slightly more so on the reverse, and the overall appearance is that of a coin right on the cusp of grading... |
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| 514 | The Collectors' Auction 2007 on 10/19/2007 | $2,100.00 |
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1803 O-102a Large 3 XF-45.
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The terminal die state, as is confirmed by die chips at the base of the "1" in the date and above "ST" on the reverse. Additionally, several die cracks cross the reverse, demonstrating that the die... |
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| 543 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2007 on 02/09/2007 | $67,750.00 |
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1803 Large 3, O-103, R-3. NGC MS-64.
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The total Philadelphia Mint output for 1803 is recorded as 188,234. From this rather sizable production, only two specimens have been authenticated at this lofty level, one by NGC and one by PCGS --... |
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| 1108 | The Collector's Auction on 10/20/2006 | $700.00 |
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1803 "Small 3", O-104, R-3. ANACS VF-30 Details Cleaned.
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Albeit described as being cleaned, and gently at that, its handsome pewter surfaces are augmented by golden highlights. A few older marks are detected but blend with the surrounding surface toning. ... |
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| 1353 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $390.00 |
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1803 O-101, R-3. VF-30.
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This "Large 3" variety displays light gray central design elements encircled by deep, intense fuchsine tones. A few light hairlines are noted on this handsomely struck specimen. |
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| 1354 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $475.00 |
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1803 O-101, R-3 PCGS VF-35.
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A handsome "Large 3" variety portraying light gray surfaces with splashes of rose blush. Minimally marked, mainly on the obverse, and distinguishing design detailing for this grade. |
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| 1355 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $1,550.00 |
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1803 O-103, R-3 XF-45.
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The surfaces are original on both sides. The obverse displays a light pewter guise that is augmented by an exquisite rose blush. A hint of gold iridescence reflects from the reverse. Choice for the... |
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| 1356 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2006 on 07/21/2006 | $925.00 |
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1803 O-103, R-3 AU-50.
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This Large 3 specimen depicts a fine die break running from the top point of star 7 to the top of "LIB" of LIBERTY, as well as another at the top of "ERTY." Albeit appearing to have been lightly... |
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