Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. “The Art & Science of Numismatics”
The Clarendon Collection
Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. “The Art & Science of Numismatics” 31 N. Clark Street • Chicago, Illinois 60602
Tel: (312) 609-0016
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The Clarendon Collection Experts
Mike Printz, David Greenstein, Robert Greenstein, Dennis Forgue
An eclectic and impressive collection of early United States Type coins with a primary focus on the Dollar denomination. Assembled over the past 12 to 14 years by a long time and passionate collector with a desire to own exceptional examples of the Flowing Hair, Draped Bust, Gobrecht, Seated,Trade, Morgan and Peace Dollar Types, he elected to include a lovely Flowing Hair Half Dime, an extraordinary Large Size Bust Quarter and a remarkably lustrous Flowing Hair Half Dollar. The Collection at a glance:
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1795 Flowing Hair Half Dime - PCGSAU58
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1815 Large Size Bust Quarter - PCGS MS66
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1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar - PCGS MS62
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1795 Flowing Hair Dollar PCGS - MS62
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1795 Draped Bust Dollar PCGS - MS62
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1799 Draped Bust Dollar PCGS - MS61
• 1836 Gobrecht Dollar J-60 PCGS - PR64 •
1838 Gobrecht Dollar J-84 PCGS - PR64
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1863 No Motto Seated Dollar PCGS - PR66
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1872 Motto Seated Dollar PCGS - PR65
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1880 Trade Dollar PCGS - PR67CAM
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1890 Morgan Dollar PCGS - PR66CAM
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1921 Peace Dollar PCGS - MS65
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1924 Peace Dollar PCGS - MS67
US53983 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dime AU58 PCGS US53983 - Flowing Hair, LM-9, V-6, R-4. 7 Curls with star 1 between curl 2 and 3, Star 2 points to curl 4, stars 7 & 8 are close. Second and final use of this obverse with die crack from rim through right side of Y to nose, through face and neck through top of 7 to rim. Near white with pale gold, amber and traces of purple about the outer devices and protected areas. Nice luster that’s even from side to side and in keeping with what you’d expect on a true “slider”. From The Clarendon Collection. $8,000
US53984 1815 Capped Bust Quarter MS66 PCGS/CAC US53984 - Large Size, B-1, R.1. First year of issue of this beautiful Capped Bust design, and the only quarter dollar issued during the decade from 1808 to 1817. Mint Director Robert Patterson was essentially forced by the Planters Bank of New Orleans request for quarter dollars and ONLY quarters in return for its deposit. Patterson had assistant mint engraver John Reich create a new die showing his designs introduced in late 1807 on the other silver denominations. The 1815 Bust Quarter was born! All 69,232 minted in December, 1815 were delivered to the Planter’s Bank of New Orleans, while the 20,003 coins delivered in early January, 1816 were most likely delivered to the Bank of the United States in Philadelphia. Several die states are known for the 1815 quarter, this piece being a later die state with very light clashing on each side but most notable on the reverse. Beautifully toned in shades of mauve, orange-gold, light purple and hints of green with exceptional luster and truly lovely overall eye appeal. PCGS has certified just 3 at this level with nothing graded finer and this is the only coin verified at this level by CAC. From The Clarendon Collection. $49,500
US53985 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dollar MS62 PCGS US53985 - Flowing Hair, O-116, R.5. The rarity of the first-year of issue for our nation’s Half Dollar, struck in 1794, means most collectors will ultimately have to acquire a 1795, the second year of issue, in order to represent the Flowing Hair Half Dollar design in their collection. Due to early die breakage, there were 32 separate die marriages used to produce just 299,680 Half Dollars in 1795. Since silver Dollar production was not continuous, and fifty cents was a substantial amount of money, the Half Dollar was the bullion coin used for bank reserves and bank to bank transactions. An advanced die state of O-116 with obverse crack through star 1 prominent, additional die crack from milling to star 7, clashmarks in the fields both obverse and reverse and somewhat softly defined features in the center of the reverse as struck. Virtually untoned yet offering a very subtle iridescent gold throughout and exceptionally nice luster. A wonderful opportunity for the advanced Type collector or date collector. PCGS has graded just 7 at this level with just 13 finer (MS65 the finest). From The Clarendon Collection. $67,500
US53986 1795 Flowing Hair Dollar MS62 PCGS US53986 - Flowing Hair. 3 Leaves, BB-25, B-5, R.1. Die State III. The most common of the 1795 Flowing Hair dollars, it is easily diagnosed by the spur of metal behind Liberty’s uppermost lock of hair. The lowest curl is distant from star 1, and the pointed bust signifies the Head of 1795. The die state of this coin is characterized by a die crack that begins at the tip of the leftmost olive stem running into the field near the rim. PCGS has certified just 23 of the 1795 Three Leaves Dollars in all Mint State grades with just 6 in MS62 and 13 graded finer. It is indeed a truly scarce to rare coin to locate in Mint State. Both obverse and reverse are well centered, with full denticulation throughout. The obverse is a pale olive and light green with subtle hints of light blue and gold. The reverse offers rich colors of blue, amber and green. Well executed, especially in Miss Liberty’s hair and the eagle feathers, and exceptionally clean overall. From The Clarendon Collection. $75,000
US53987 1795 Draped Bust Dollar MS62 PCGS US53987 - Draped Bust, Centered. B-15, BB-52, R.2, Die State IV. First year of issue since 1795 introduced the new Draped Bust design. The Centered Bust has Liberty’s bust balanced on the obverse whereas BB-51 has Liberty’s bust off-center too far to the left. Small die crack or break in the hair on the obverse, to the right and slightly above where the bow joins the head, and appearing as a raised, triangular lump. Reverse hairline crack beginning above D in UNITED extending through branch leaves ending under E in STATES. Essentially white with a pale gold patina overall and very pleasing luster. Devices and fields are clean from any notable marks. From The Clarendon Collection. $75,500
US53988 1799 Draped Bust Dollar MS61 PCGS US53988 - Draped Bust - Heraldic Eagle. 7x6 Stars. BB-166, B-9, R.1. Die State V. Sometimes referred to as the “Apostrophe” Dollar, this variety can be easily identified by the small die crack beneath the base of the 1 on the obverse, and the die chip or flaw that looks like an apostrophe following the final S in STATES. The obverse die has several fine die cracks and clearly visible curved lathe lines on the device. Both obverse and reverse exhibit exceptionally nice surfaces along with very, very nice luster. A pretty combination of pewter, pale blue and rose with hints of light olive as well. I believe PCGS was a bit conservative assigning this the MS61 grade as you wouldn’t think twice if this specimen was graded MS62. Either way, it is absolutely Unc. and quite nice at that. From The Clarendon Collection. $27,950
US53989 1836 Gobrecht Dollar PR64 PCGS/CAC US53989 – Name on Base, Judd-60 Restrike, Pollock-65, R.5. Plain Edge, Silver, No Stars obverse, stars reverse. Die Alignment IV with Eagle flying level, head of Liberty opposite OF with medal turn. The diagonal die line above eagle’s wing is well pronounced and quite evident on this specimen. This, the latest die state before the Starry Reverse die was reworked, often shows a faint die crack at the bottom of DOLLAR. However, that crack is unseen on this specimen. The strike on this specimen is strong throughout and the overall eye appeal quite lovely. The fields are reflective and free from the heavy hairlines so often seen on this issue. Both obverse and reverse exhibit wholly original color in shades of blue-green along with hints of rose. PCGS has graded just 6 at this level with 1 graded finer. CAC Verified with this being tied with one other for finest. From The Clarendon Collection. $58,000
US53990 1838 Gobrecht Dollar PR64 PCGS US53990 - Name Omitted, Judd-84 Restrike, Pollock-93, R.5. Silver. Reeded Edge. Stars obverse, no stars reverse. Die Alignment III with Liberty’s head opposite the N in ONE with coin turn. Die Alignment IV coins are generally considered originals and lack the minute die cracks seen on later strikings. This is a later striking showing the expected die cracks through MERI, TE, and the base of LAR. Its 250-300 restrikes were produced either during the tenure of Mint Director James Ross Snowden or Henry Linderman. This specimen was most likely produced during one of Linderman’s terms as the die crack from TE continues to the left to the top of the I indicating a later striking. Q. David Bowers stated: “Of the three dates of Gobrecht dollars -- 1836, 1838, and 1839 -- in a combination of original and restrike formats, the 1838 is the key.” The fields are brightly reflective and the devices mildly frosted allowing for excellent over all eye appeal with nice contrast. Both obverse and reverse are toned in deep yet very vibrant and quite beautiful shades of royal blue, light sage and purple with splashes of vibrant gold about the peripheries most notable about the reverse. A truly impressive example of this scarce Gobrecht date. PCGS has graded just 7 at this level with 3 graded finer. From The Clarendon Collection. $69,500
US53991
1863 Seated No Motto
Dollar
PR66
PCGS
US53991 - A lovely and wholly original Gem Proof example of this low mintage Civil War era issue. With a scant issuance of just 460 pieces, this issue saw a smaller mintage than most of its surrounding years. Very nice mirrors shine through vibrant blue, emerald green and sage with splashes of pale gold as well. All device elements are struck up in full relief. PCGS has graded just 8 at this level with 1 graded finer. From The Clarendon Collection. $28,500
US53992 1872 Seated Motto Dollar PR65 PCGS US53992 - With Motto. Lovely and wholly original Gem that really comes alive when rotated with colors of peach, light mauve and subtle hints of pale blue. The devices exhibit nice frost and the mirrors nice reflectivity. A mintage of just 950 and the second to last year of issue in the Seated Dollar series before being abolished in the general coinage reform. Technically strong for the grade with very nice overall eye appeal as well. PCGS has graded 19 in Proof 65 with just 2 graded finer, the finest a Proof 66. From The Clarendon Collection. $11,500
US53994
1880 Trade
Dollar
PR67CAM
PCGS/CAC
US53994 - One of the finest Proof Trade Dollars we’ve seen in quite some time. Both obverse and reverse exhibit superb striking detail with all devices in full relief. The fields are deeply mirrored and devoid of haze while the devices are heavily frosted allowing for true and complete cameo contrast. Essentially white with hints of pale gold and light amber about the peripheries. A truly superb ultra Gem. PCGS has graded 6 at this level with nothing graded finer. CAC Verified. From The Clarendon Collection. $31,500
US53993
1890 Morgan
Dollar
PR66CAM
PCGS/CAC
US53993 - A truly stunning Proof Dollar with exceptionally clean devices and fields and wonderful eye appeal. Superbly frosted devices atop clear, deep fields with both obverse and reverse offering a pale yet very attractive lemon-gold patina. No haze or spots and remarkably free from hairlines. PCGS has graded just 7 at this level with 7 graded finer. CAC Verified. From The Clarendon Collection. $12,500
US53995 1921 Peace Dollar MS65 PCGS/CAC US53995 - First year of issue for the series and a date that is far too often found poorly struck for a “high relief” with central details often quite flat. Not only does this coin offer superior striking detail to what is normally seen, but the luster and overall eye appeal is exemplary as well. CAC Verified. From The Clarendon Collection. $1,950
US53996 1924 Peace Dollar MS67 PCGS/CAC US53996 - This is the first example of this date we’ve owned in Mint State 67 and quite honestly, just the second example I’ve seen I thought was really all there for the grade. This is a sneaky tough date to find exemplary. This wonderful and wholly original Gem exhibits outstanding mint bloom frost and luster with superb surfaces and over all eye appeal. Natural white with a subtle lilac and pale gold patina to the frost. PCGS has graded just 23 at this level. CAC Verified. From The Clarendon Collection. $6,750
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