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| 651 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2014 on 07/18/2014 | $725.00 |
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1861-O CSA Obverse NGC F-15.
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The all-important die-break that identifies this as a Confederate striking can be seen touching the bridge of Liberty's nose. Nearly all the letters on the shield display nicely, with "E" noticeably... |
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| 576 | The Collectors' Auction 2012 on 10/05/2012 | $260.00 |
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1861-O XF, and an 1877-S AU.
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1861-O offers some battleship-grey patina throughout, though a narrow ring of salmon-gold color glimmers in the peripheral areas of both sides. Appealing album toning appears on both sides of the... |
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| 671 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $725.00 |
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1861-O, ' SS Republic Shipwreck Effect, C, AU, Confederate States...
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(SS Republic, 1861-O "W-11a") Matte-grey coin that retains a little cartwheel effect despite moderate corrosion. This is a highly coveted "Confederate States Issue", as designated by NGC and easily... |
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| 672 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $510.00 |
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1861-O, 'SS Republic Shipwreck Effect, B, AU, Confederate States...
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(SS Republic, 1861-O "W-13") Matte-aluminum obverse and a slightly prooflike reverse still evident despite moderate corrosion. Although the obverse die crack that readily identifies the Confederate... |
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| 673 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $450.00 |
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1861-O, 'SS Republic Shipwreck Effect, B, UNC, Louisiana Issue, NGC.
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(SS Republic, 1861-O "W-7") Substantially free of detrimental effects, and sharply struck with bright luster. Designated as a "Louisiana Issue". NGC UNC (B). |
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| 674 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $400.00 |
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1861-O, 'SS Republic Shipwreck Effect, NGC UNC.
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(SS Republic, 1861-O) Thoroughly corroded and lacking any flowline luster, despite obvious uncirculated details. |
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| 580 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008 | $360.00 |
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1861-O Seated Liberty half-dollar AU-50
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A dense, thick original patina seems to obscure much of this coin's mint luster, and so it must be graded by details alone. In that regard, it seems too sharp to be assigned only an "extremely fine"... |
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| 581 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008 | $500.00 |
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1861-O 'S.S. Republic' Seated Liberty half, NGC certified
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The matte appearance of the fields confirms the expression designation "Shipwreck Effect" that NGC invented for silver coins displaying the symptoms of long-term exposure to salty sea water. As... |
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