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HERITAGE AUCTIONS: BUST COINAGEHeritage Auctions will be hosting their Bust Coinage Spotlight Auction on April 14. Select items are discussed below. -Garrett 
1795 $1 Flowing Hair, Three Leaves, B-5, BB-27, R.1, XF40 PCGS. This is one of the top lots in the auction, and an excellent example of Flowing Hair coinage. It is the often seen B-5 variety, which is suitable for type collectors, as a nice coin can be had without breaking the budget to fulfill the demand of a scarce variety. This example is only lightly circulated, and it boasts a sharp strike with complete border dentils on each side. There are some adjustment marks (as struck) in the central obverse, which correspond to slight softness on the reverse eagle's breast. In my opinion, collectors could do far worse when seeking an XF 1795 Flowing Hair dollar.
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1801 10C JR-2, High R.4, VG8 PCGS. CAC. Both varieties of the 1801 Draped Bust dime are somewhat scarce, but JR-2 is the less often seen of the two. This example grades only VG8, but it is an exceptional coin for that grade, and the average collector will not soon find even another comparable example. The coin is well worn but shows a thoroughly bold strike. One might even argue that the coin is conservatively graded, as the central reverse details are strong, and the weak borders are commonplace on screw press coinage. Regardless, it is a strong coin for the VG level, and the CAC sticker would suggest my opinion of the coin is not alone. It is also housed in a green label holder.
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1814 10C STATESOFAMERICA, JR-5, FS-901, R.4, VF25 PCGS. CAC. JR-5 is the famous STATESOFAMERICA variety, which is listed in the Guide Book, showing the last three words of the reverse border legend entered close together. It is also the scarcest of the 1814 dime die marriages. In short, this single variety appeals to several collecting avenues, and it is notoriously difficult to find an attractive example in what might be considered a "collector grade." This VF example is one of those hard-to-find pieces. It shows an excellent, natural gray patina and is only lightly worn, with even wear. CAC endorsement leaves no doubt as to its quality for the grade.
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1805 50C O-111, T-3, R.3, Fine 15 PCGS. Numerous 1805 Draped Bust half dollar varieties are known, ranging from common to very rare. O-111 is among the more plentiful varieties. The current coin, in Fine 15, representing a common variety, is nothing of great rarity to write home about. However, as a collector-grade type coin, it is hard to beat. This piece's problem-free, natural slate-gray patina, complements even wear. Similarly attractive Draped Bust halves of any variety in this grade have not been recently available on the market.
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1828 25C 25 Over 50C, FS-901, B-3, R.5 -- Scratch -- PCGS Genuine. VG Details. While this Capped Bust quarter grades only VG8, its status as the famed 25 Over 50C variety more than makes up for it. This die was originally made in 1818, as it uses the letter and number punches from that era. However, it was shelved, likely due to the error, until 1822. After a limited production run, the die returned to the shelf, where it remained until 1828. It was used one more time in this final year of the Large Diameter Capped Bust quarter, once again for a limited time. As such, both die marriages are quite rare, but the severity of the error means demand is always strong.
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1808 50C O-110, High R.4, AU50 ANACS. This is the rarest die marriage of the second year of Capped Bust half dollar production, readily defined by the I in PLURIBUS being centered between the TE of STATES - further right than on any other die marriage of the year. It is also the second latest die state for the marriage, Die State 110.8 in BHNC parlance, which has a strong die crack at Star 7, but not under the right wing.
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