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The ONR Archive includes many of the most noteworthy coins that I've handled over the years. Including issues of great rarity, superlative condition, and storied pedigree, this "Numismatic Hall of Fame" is presented solely for viewing and research. While many of these coins are still held by ONR clients, unfortunately, none of them are currently offered for sale.

Colonial, State & Confederation Coinage
Massachusetts '1652' Pine Tree Shilling, MS62 (PCGS) ~ Noe 1, Ex Ford

Half Cents
1795 Liberty Cap 1/2c, AU58 (PCGS) - C.1: Lettered Edge, Perfect Tan
1797 Liberty Cap 1/2c, MS64BN (PCGS) - C.1: Extra 1 Above 1, Eliasberg
1842 Braided Hair 1/2c, PR65RD (PCGS) - Cohen PO-3: Original, Large Berries

Large Cents
1793 Wreath 1c, MS64BN (PCGS) - S.11c, Lettered Edge
1793 Liberty Cap 1c, XF45 (PCGS) - S.13, Scarce Type
1794 Liberty Cap 1c, MS65 BN (PCGS) - S.24, Ex Garrett, CC#4
1795 Liberty Cap 1c, MS65BN (PCGS) - S.75
1795 Liberty Cap 1c, MS65BN (PCGS) - S.76B Plain Edge, Finest Known
1795 Liberty Cap 1c, MS65BN (PCGS) - S.78 Plain Edge, Tied CC#1
1800 Draped Bust 1c, MS65BN (PCGS) - S.197: "Q" Date, Noyes CC#3
1810 Classic 1c, MS64BN (PCGS) - Sheldon 285, Noyes CC#1
1816 Coronet 1c, MS66BN (PCGS) - N.6, CC #3, Ex Naftzger
1821 Coronet 1c, MS64RD (PCGS) - N.2, Tied CC #1, Ex Naftzger
1833 Coronet 1c, MS65RD (PCGS) - N.6, CC #1, Ex Naftzger
1837 Coronet 1c, MS65RD (PCGS) - N.16, CC #1/2, Ex Naftzger
1838 Coronet 1c, MS67BN (PCGS) - N.4, Original Gem, Ex Naftzger

Half Dimes
1794 Flowing Hair H10c, MS65 (PCGS) - LM.3, Original Gem 65+
1796/5 Draped Bust H10c, MS64 (PCGS) - LM.2, 2nd Finest Known
1797 Draped Bust H10c, MS66 (PCGS) - LM.3, 16 Stars Obverse
1803 Draped Bust H10c, MS65 (PCGS) - LM.3, Finest Known, Ex Eliasberg
1831 Capped Bust H10c, MS67 (PCGS) - LM.7, Ex Eliasberg
1840 Liberty Seated H10c, PR64 (PCGS) - No Drapery, Ex Eliasberg
1846 Liberty Seated H10c, PR65 (PCGS) - Ex Eliasberg

Dimes
1796 Draped Bust 10c, MS66 (PCGS) - JR.4, Ex James A. Stack
1820 Capped Bust 10c, MS67 (PCGS) - JR.2
1830 Capped Bust 10c, MS67 (PCGS) - JR.3
1830/29 Capped Bust 10c, MS67 (PCGS) - JR.4
1831 Capped Bust 10c, MS67 (PCGS) - JR.1, Superb Multicolored Gem
1834 Capped Bust 10c, PR66 (PCGS) - JR.1, Ex James A. Stack
1848 Liberty Seated 10c, PR65 (PCGS) - Rare Proof, 8-10 Known

Twenty Cents
1875-S Liberty Seated 20c, MS68 (PCGS) - Finest Known, Ex Knoxville

Quarter Dollars
1818/5 Capped Bust 25c, MS66 (PCGS) - Browning 1, Finest Known
1822 Capped Bust 25c, MS64 (PCGS) - Browning 1
1823/2 Capped Bust 25c, XF45 (PCGS) - Browning 1
1824/2 Capped Bust 25c, AU55 (PCGS) - Browning 1
1828 Capped Bust 25c, MS65 (PCGS) - Browning 4
1834 Capped Bust 25c, MS66 (PCGS) - Browning 1
1835 Capped Bust 25c, PR64+ (PCGS/SP) - Browning 7, Ex Pittman
1838 Capped Bust 25c, MS65 (PCGS) - Browning 1
1838 Liberty Seated 25c, MS66 (PCGS) - No Drapery
1864 Liberty Seated 25c, MS68 (PCGS) - Finest No Motto 25c
1906-O Barber 25c, MS66 (PCGS)
1909-D Barber 25c, MS67 (PCGS) ~ Ex Duckor
1913-S Barber 25c, MS67 (PCGS) - Ex Duckor

Half Dollars
1808 Capped Bust 50c, MS66 (PCGS) - O.107, Ex Eliasberg
1814 Capped Bust 50c, MS66 (PCGS) - O.103, Superb Original 66+
1818/7 Capped Bust 50c, MS65 (PCGS) - O.102, Small 8
1820 Capped Bust 50c, MS65 (PCGS) - O.107, Rare "No Serifs" Reverse
1821 Capped Bust 50c, MS65 (PCGS) - O.105a, Ex Eliasberg
1834 Capped Bust 50c, MS67 (PCGS) - O.109, Ex Eliasberg
1835 Capped Bust 50c, MS67 (PCGS) - O.109, Ex Eliasberg
1855-O Liberty Seated 50c, MS65 (PCGS) - Arrows at Date
1862 Liberty Seated 50c, MS66 (PCGS) - No Motto Reverse
1874 Liberty Seated 50c, MS65 (PCGS) - Arrows at Date
1907-D Barber 50c, MS66+ (PCGS/SP) - Gem 66+, Ex Geo. Byers
1909-S Barber 50c, MS67 (PCGS) - Superb 67+

Silver Dollars
1795 Flowing Hair $1, MS64 (PCGS) - Bolender 1, Two Leaves
1795 Flowing Hair $1, MS64 (PCGS) - Bolender 5, Three Leaves
1795 Draped Bust $1, MS65 (PCGS) - B.15, Centered Bust, Ex Cardinal
1803 Draped Bust $1, AU58 (PCGS) - Bolender 6: Large 3
1836 Gobrecht $1, PR64 (PCGS) - Judd 60 Restrike, Original Near Gem

Gold Dollars
1889 Indian G$1, PR67 (PCGS) - Original Cellophane Tone

Quarter Eagles
1824/1 Capped Head $2.50, MS64 (PCGS) - Bass-Dannreuther 1, Finest PCGS
1829 Capped Head $2.50, MS64 (PCGS) - Brilliant Semi-prooflike
1838 Classic Head $2.50, MS66 (PCGS) - Original Gem
1911 Indian $2.50, PR67 (PCGS) - Original Superb Gem

Half Eagles
1830 Capped Head $5, MS65 (PCGS) - BD.1, Large 5, Ex Globus
1844-O Coronet $5, MS65 (PCGS) - Finest Known, Ex Bass
1859 Coronet $5, PR63 CAM (PCGS) - Ex Farouk, Norweb, Bass

Double Eagles
1869-S Coronet $20, MS64 (PCGS) - Type 2
1911-D Saint-Gaudens $20, MS67 (PCGS) - Ex Thaine Price

Private & Territorial Gold
U.S. Assay Office $50, AU55 (PCGS) - Kagin 13: 887 THOUS
 

1864 Liberty Seated 25c
Finest No Motto 25c
MS68 (PCGS)

1829 Capped Head $2.50
Brilliant Semi-PL
MS64 (PCGS)

1797 Liberty Cap 1/2c
C.1, Eliasberg
MS64BN (PCGS)

1820 Capped Bust 50c
O.107, No Serifs
MS65 (PCGS)

1824 Capped Head $2.50
Finest PCGS
MS64 (PCGS)

1814 Capped Bust 50c
O.103, Superb 66+
MS66 (PCGS)

1911 Indian $2.50
Original Superb Gem
PR67 (PCGS)

1859 Coronet $5
Ex Farouk, Norweb, Bass
PR63 Cameo (PCGS)

 
 
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