1783 CENT Washington Draped Bust, No Button Cent AU50 NGC. Vlack 13-J, W-10300, R.3. 108.4 grains. A plentiful variety that is ideal for a colonial type collection. The obverse has trivial marks with intermingled olive and chestnut surfaces, showing a few minor rim bruises. The reverse is light brown with emerald patina. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $411.25. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1783 CENT Washington Large Military Bust Cent AU55 NGC. Vlack 9-F, W-10230, High R.4. 111.6 grains. The different Vlack varieties of Washington Military Bust and Draped Bust cents are included in the Whitman Colonial Encyclopedia. This is a highly specialized field that deserves greater attention. Traces of orange appear at the lower obverse and upper reverse of this olive-brown example. Ex: James Kelly (12/1959), lot 560; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $558.13. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1783 CENT Washington Large Military Bust Cent AU55 NGC. Vlack 9-F, W-10230, High R.4. 111.6 grains. The different Vlack varieties of Washington Military Bust and Draped Bust cents are included in the Whitman Colonial Encyclopedia. This is a highly specialized field that deserves greater attention. Traces of orange appear at the lower obverse and upper reverse of this olive-brown example. Ex: James Kelly (12/1959), lot 560; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $558.13. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1783 CENT Washington Large Military Bust Cent XF45 NGC. Vlack 4-D, W-10180, R.5. 109.4 grains. The distance from the W to the bust is about the width of the digit 1 in the date on the Large Military Bust cents. The definitive variety guide to these pieces by Robert Vlack appeared in the Colonial Newsletter in July 1978. The centers are toned in chestnut-brown, within a frame of dark chocolate. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $348.98. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1783 CENT Washington Large Military Bust Cent XF45 NGC. Vlack 4-D, W-10180, R.5. 109.4 grains. The distance from the W to the bust is about the width of the digit 1 in the date on the Large Military Bust cents. The definitive variety guide to these pieces by Robert Vlack appeared in the Colonial Newsletter in July 1978. The centers are toned in chestnut-brown, within a frame of dark chocolate. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $348.98. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1783 CENT Washington Small Military Bust Cent XF45 NGC. Vlack 1-A, W-10150, R.6. 119.6 grains. A second and finer example of the scarce Vlack 1-A die marriage, here with rich dark chocolate surfaces and minimal marks on each side. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $881.25. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1783 CENT Washington Small Military Bust Cent VF30 NGC. Vlack 1-A, W-10150, R.6. 117.2 grains. The distance from the W to the bust is nearly the height of the digit 1 in the date on the Small Military Bust cents. Vlack 1-A is a scarce variety with less than 33 examples known, according to the URS-6 rarity rating in the Whitman Colonial Encyclopedia. This piece has walnut-brown surfaces with scattered marks on each side. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $426.53. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1783 CENT Washington Small Military Bust Cent XF45 NGC. Vlack 1-A, W-10150, R.6. 119.6 grains. A second and finer example of the scarce Vlack 1-A die marriage, here with rich dark chocolate surfaces and minimal marks on each side. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $881.25. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1783 CENT Washington Small Military Bust Cent VF30 NGC. Vlack 1-A, W-10150, R.6. 117.2 grains. The distance from the W to the bust is nearly the height of the digit 1 in the date on the Small Military Bust cents. Vlack 1-A is a scarce variety with less than 33 examples known, according to the URS-6 rarity rating in the Whitman Colonial Encyclopedia. This piece has walnut-brown surfaces with scattered marks on each side. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $426.53. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
"1781" (circa 1820) TOKEN North American Token Fine Details, Bent NGC. W-13980, R.2. 115.4 grains. This tan and steel-brown example is lightly bent with a number of small surface marks on each side. In the Whitman Colonial Encyclopedia, Q. David Bowers notes that these tokens have no connection to the United States. However, they are listed in the Guide Book of United States Coins. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $111.63. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
