Sale 46: The Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Collection

Lot 680

1870-S $5 Liberty. Fine. Mintage 17,000, The surviving population is estimated at less than 100 examples.
Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $550

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Lot 681

1871 $5 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-55. The surviving population is estimated at less than 100 examples. Mintage 3,200 (PCGS Pop. 6 in AU-55, only 8 graded higher, the highest grade being two MS-61 examples. Total of 42 in all grades, 9/24/11).
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.

Realized: $5,750

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Lot 682

1871-CC $5 Liberty. PCGS graded VG-8. Such was the need for gold coins in the Old West that the '71-CC has been certified in grades as low as AG3. This early, scarce issue is also frequently encountered in VG and Fine condition. Mintage 20,770.
Estimate $750 - 1,000.

Realized: $1,500

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Lot 683

1871-S $5 Liberty. Very Good+. Mintage 25,000.
Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $450

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Lot 684

1872 $5 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-55. The mintage for circulation strike 1872 fives was a scant 1,660 pieces. Understandably, few high-grade examples have survived. (PCGS Pop. 3 in AU-55, only 7 graded higher, the highest grade being two MS-64 examples. Total of 25 in all grades, 9/24/11).
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.

Realized: $6,750

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Lot 685

1872 $5 Liberty. PCGS graded EF-45. The mintage for circulation strike 1872 fives was a mere 1,660 pieces. Predictably, few high-grade examples have survived. The surviving population is estimated at 50-65 examples. (PCGS Pop. 2 in EF-45, 20 graded higher, the highest grade being two MS-64 examples. Total of 25 in all grades, 9/24/11).
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.

Realized: $2,900

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Lot 686

1872-CC $5 Liberty. PCGS graded VG-8. Only 16,980 half eagles were struck in Carson City in 1872, and many survivors, like this piece, are well worn. The surviving population is estimated at less than 100 examples.
Estimate $750 - 1,000.

Realized: $1,300

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Lot 687

1872-S $5 Liberty. Extremely Fine. Copper spot on reverse rim. Mintage 36,400.
Estimate $400 - 600.

Realized: $2,200

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Lot 688

1873 $5 Liberty. Closed 3. PCGS graded AU-53. Mintage 112,480 (PCGS Pop. 17 in AU-53, 111 graded higher. Total of 163 in all grades, 9/24/11).
Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $475

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Lot 689

1873 $5 Liberty. Closed 3. Extremely Fine. Mintage 112,480.
Estimate $300 - 400.

Realized: $375

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