Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 103

February 18-21 2018 Pre Long Beach Sale

Classic Head Half Cents

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 123		1809 C-1 R4 PCGS XF Details, Scratched. Attractive glossy chocolate brown with traces of frosty lighter steel brown toning in a few of the protected areas on the obverse. Unfortunately there are a half dozen fine nearly vertical hairline scratches down the portrait, and most of these are well-hidden in the hair details. Otherwise the surfaces are smooth and this half cent offers excellent eye appeal. The only additional defect is a speck of verdigris on the lower left tip of star 7, and this is easy to miss. Nicely struck MDS, Manley state 2.0, with a clear die crack through the tops of MERICA and the reverse rotated 15 degrees CCW. This is the Breen plate coin for the variety on page 296 in his half cent encyclopedia. Tied for CC#4 honors in the Mike Spurlock census, CC#4 in the Jim McGuigan list, and third finest in the Breen list. This piece tied for second place behind the Missouri Cabinet example at the 2004 EAC Convention Half Cent Happening. Certainly a very important example of this rare variety, the toughest variety of the year. Our grade is VF35 sharpness net VF25+. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. Only 6 graded records for the variety at PCGS. Estimate Value $8,000 - UP Ex Hollinbeck Kagin sale #298, 9/11/1972:617-unknown-R. Tettenhorst 1985 (in trade)-Jim McGuigan Nov/Dec FPL 1/1/1986-Dr. Wallace Lee, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/25/2003:264-Bob Yuell (The Whister Collection), McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/4/2011:65-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,994
Lot 124		1809 C-1 R4 PCGS graded F12. Glossy olive brown and dark steel with lighter brown toning covering the protected areas on both sides. A nice example for the grade, smooth and nearly free of marks. A light diagonal nick on the jawline over the throat can help identify this piece, but it is barely visible. MDS, Manley state 2.0. The die crack through the top of MERICA is clear and it fades away as it reaches the dentils off the end of the adjacent stem. The reverse is rotated 25 degrees CCW. Our grade is F12, same as the PCGS assessment. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 3 finer, 1 in 35, 2 in 55 for the variety. Estimate Value $2,500 - UP Ex Heritage Auctions 5/29/2008-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,878
Lot 125		1809 C-2 R3 PCGS graded AU53. Glossy olive and steel with traces of frosty lighter steel brown in protected areas. The surfaces are smooth and attractive and the only notable mark is a light rim bruise at star 13. Sharply struck MDS, Manley state 2.0, with a fine die crack passing through stars 8-13. The reverse is rotated 175 degrees CW, upset nearly head-to-head. A nice half cent that comes with an impressive provenance. Our grade is VF35. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 finer, 1 in 58, 1 in 62 for the variety. Estimate Value $600 - UP Ex J. L. Brobston, Stack's 1962 FPL-R. L. Schonwalter, Stack's 1/21/2003:1167-McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/2010:708-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,468
Lot 126		1809 C-2 R3 PCGS graded AU58, CAC Approved. The obverse is lustrous medium brown with darker steel brown toning on the highest points of the design; the reverse is frosty steel brown and light chocolate with splashes of darker chocolate and olive. A couple of these darker areas contain traces of extremely fine carbon. This half cent has mint state eye appeal but there is a light rim bruise at star 7 and those small stains of darker toning on the reverse. M-LDS, Manley state 3.0. Stars 2-6 are now connected by a fine die crack and the reverse is rotated 135 degrees CW. Called MS60 in the Breen census, and it has been graded at that level in several significant auctions. Clearly superior to the Manley plate coin for the die state. Our grade is AU50. Near the top of the condition census for the variety, and it comes with a nice provenance. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 finer in 62 for the variety. Estimate Value $4,000 - UP Ex Frederick R. Alvord-S. H. Chapman 6/9/1924:144-Thomas L. Elder 4/11/1925:2560-Hillyer Ryder (1928)-Ryder Estate 5/5/1945-Wayte Raymond Mail Bid Sale #11, 11/20/1945:34 (not sold)-New Netherlands Coin Co. #44, 6/1954:301-Emery May Holden Norweb-Raymond Henry Norweb, Jr., Bowers & Merena 10/12/1987:62 (as AU55)-Carvin Goodridge-Goodridge Estate, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/2/2012-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,406
Lot 127		1809 C-3 R1 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Very attractive lustrous medium chocolate brown and steel with faint wisps of slightly darker olive brown toning on both sides. A couple tiny peeps of very faded mint red can be found around the date. Satiny mint frost covers this piece and it offers excellent eye appeal. Nearly flawless. The best identifying feature is a very tiny planchet clip that affects the dentils at star 8 and the opposing dentils at the second A in AMERICA. Nicely struck E-MDS, Manley state 1.0. The reverse is rotated 30 degrees CCW. Our grade is MS62. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 9 finer, 8 in 64, 1 in 66 for the variety. Estimate Value $800 - UP Ex Bowers & Merena 11/23/2008-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,175
Lot 128		1809 C-3 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Lustrous olive brown and chocolate. No spots or stains, and the only notable mark is a microscopic hairline scratch nestled between the 9 and the dentils below. MDS, Manley state 1.0 late. Clashmarks are now visible at the throat and under the truncation, and only about half the dentils on the reverse remain visible. The reverse is rotated 30 degrees CCW. A nice example that has excellent eye appeal. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 8; 1 finer in 66 for the variety. Estimate Value $1,000 - UP Ex Heritage Auctions 1/7/2015:3085-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,115
Lot 129		1809 C-4 R2 Large 0 over Small 0 PCGS graded XF45. Sharpness near EF40 but this piece was lightly cleaned and retoned glossy dark steel brown and olive. Frost covers the protected areas and this piece offers nice eye appeal in spite of the retoning. No roughness, and the only marks are some light scratches at ERICA, but you need a glass to see them. EDS, Manley state 1.0. The Small 0 inside the normal 0 in the date is crisp, dentils are present around the entire obverse and most of the reverse, and the reverse is rotated 10 degrees clockwise. Our grade is VF30. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 5 finer, 1 in 53, 2 in 55, 1 in 64, 1 in 66 for the variety. Estimate Value $600 - UP Ex Heritage Auctions 5/29/2008-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,175
Lot 130		1809 C-4 R2 Large 0 over Small 0 PCGS Unc Details, Damage. Frosty light steel brown and tan faded to chocolate on the highpoints. Traces of tan faded down from mint color are visible on both sides, and an arc of slightly darker olive brown toning covers the left half of the obverse. There is no trace of wear on this piece, but there is a trail of five dull pinpricks from the eye down to the bottom of the neck. These small contact marks blend perfectly into the toning and do not catch your eye. Otherwise this piece is lustrous and free of any notable defects. E-MDS, Manley state 1.0. The "circle inside 0" feature is clear and dentils are visible around the entire obverse and most of the reverse. A very nice example of this popular "Redbook" variety. Our grade is MS60 sharpness net AU55. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. Only 2 graded MS at PCGS. Estimate Value $2,000 - UP Ex Richard Coleman-Richard Gross-Dr. Wallace Lee, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/25/2003:268-McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/2010:710-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,115
Lot 131		1809/6 C-5 R1 9 over 6 or Inverted 9 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Glossy medium steel and olive brown. Mint frost covers the fields and protected areas and the eye appeal of this piece is excellent. No spots or stains, and the best identifying mark is a small rim nick in the dentils under the right side of the 9. Nicely struck E-MDS, Manley state 2.0, with a small but clearly visible lump under the second A in AMERICA. The 9 over 6 (or inverted 9) feature is clear. A nice example of this "Redbook" variety. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 5 finer, 2 in 64, 3 in 65 for the variety. Estimate Value $1,500 - UP Ex 2001 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 5/14/2011:60-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,003
Lot 132		1809/6 C-5 R1 9 over 6 or Inverted 9 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. The obverse is toned a very attractive lustrous golden tan and bluish steel brown; the reverse is a more uniform bluish steel brown and olive. Satiny mint frost covers this piece, even the highest points of the devices, and the eye appeal is outstanding. No spots or stains, but there are a few inconspicuous marks. The notable marks are a couple very tiny ticks on the front edge of the neck, a nick hidden in the curl on the neck, and horizontal nick on star 6, and a few very faint hairlines at stars 1 & 2. LDS, Manley state 3.0. The small lump under the second A in AMERICA is gone and the dentils are nearly gone. The 9 over 6 (or inverted 9) feature is still clear. Our grade is MS60+. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 3 finer in 65 for the variety. Estimate Value $2,000 - UP Ex Heritage Auctions (via eBay) 6/22/2004-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,820
Lot 133		1809 C-6 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous bluish steel brown and light olive with traces of very faded mint red showing on both sides, especially on the obverse. A choice example if not for a few small spots, including one on star 4 and another in the hair over the B in LIBERTY. E-MDS, Manley state 3.0 early, with a narrow rim cud break from star 9 to star 10 and a smaller one over star 8. Manley's state 3.0 usually has no dentils remaining on the reverse, but dentils are visible on most of this reverse. The reverse is aligned 70 degrees CCW from the normal head-to-foot orientation. An attractive half cent in spite of the minor spots. Our grade is MS60+. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 4 finer, 2 in 65, 2 in 65+ for the variety. Estimate Value $1,500 - UP Ex Heritage Auctions 3/18/2011-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,820
Lot 134		1809 C-6 R1 EF40. Sharpness close to mint state but this piece was lightly cleaned and retoned an attractive glossy light olive with peeps of faded reddish steel in a few of the protected areas on both sides. No spots or stains, but there are some small contact marks. The notable ones a couple dozen tiny pinpricks on the lower half of the obverse and a few more around the E in CENT. M-LDS, Manley state 5.0. A tiny rim cud extends inside the dentil tips above the back of the head and the legend outside the wreath is weakening due to die wear. The reverse is rotated 55 degrees clockwise. Estimate Value $200 - UP Ex Ernie Botte 3/15/2004-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $153
Lot 135		1810 C-1 R1 Repunched 0 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Lustrous medium brown and bluish steel with wisps and small puffs of darker olive brown. Traces of very faded mint red remain visible on both sides, particularly on the reverse. Satiny mint frost covers the surfaces, even the highest points of the devices, and the eye appeal is quite nice in spite of the uneven toning. The only notable defects are a small spot of reddish carbon under the lower left point of star 8 and another tiny spot of fine carbon at the dentil tips right of the F in OF. E-MDS with sharp repunching at the lower left of the 0 in the date. Dentils show around the entire obverse and the reverse is rotated 30 degrees CCW. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 3 finer, 1 in 65, 1 in 65+, 1 in 66+ for the variety. Estimate Value $3,500 - UP Ex Goldbergs 6/2005:14-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,465
Lot 136		1810 C-1 R1 Repunched 0 PCGS graded MS63 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous uniform light olive brown and steel. A beautiful, nearly flawless half cent. No spots or stains, and the only notable mark is a faint hairline scratch in the field over the back of the head. MDS. The repunching on the lower left of the 0 in the date is clear and the reverse is rotated 15 degrees CCW. Our grade is MS60+. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 5 finer, 2 in 64, 1 in 65, 1 in 65+, 1 in 66+ for the variety. Estimate Value $3,000 - UP Ex Tony Terranova 2/29/2005-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,525
Lot 137		1810 C-1 R1 Repunched 0 PCGS graded XF45. Very attractive glossy medium brown and chocolate with traces of frosty tan in protected areas on the reverse. The surfaces are smooth and nearly flawless. A nick-like planchet flake between the date and star 13 can help identify this piece. E-MDS. The repunching at the lower left of the 0 in the date is clear and the reverse is not rotated. Our grade is VF35. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 13 finer for the variety. Estimate Value $500 - UP Ex Tom Reynolds 4/3/2005-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $646
Lot 138		1810 C-1 R1 Repunched 0 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Frosty medium chocolate brown and steel. Looks flawless to the unaided eye but there are a few minor marks. The notable ones are a pair of tiny spots of darker chocolate brown toning above the back of the head, a fine vertical hairline through the leaves below UN in UNITED, and a spot of crud under the second T in STATES. MDS. The dies are flowlined, the repunching at the lower left of the 0 in the date is dull but visible, and the reverse is rotated 20 degrees CCW. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 5 finer, 2 in 64, 1 in 65, 1 in 65+, 1 in 66+ for the variety. Estimate Value $2,500 - UP Ex Stack's 4/11/1978:44-Carvin Goodridge-Goodridge Estate, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/2/2012:279-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,820
Lot 139		1810 C-1 R1 Repunched 0 PCGS graded AU53. Clipped Planchet. Very attractive glossy uniform medium chocolate brown. Flowline luster covers the fields and protected areas and this piece offers excellent eye appeal. Just a light touch of friction on the highest points from mint state. Essentially flawless except for a minor mint-made planchet clip that affects the dentils at star 7 and the opposing ones over the E in UNITED (difficult to see in the slab). MDS. The repunching at the lower left of the 0 in the date is dull but clearly visible and the reverse is rotated 55 degrees CCW. Our grade is AU50. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 10 finer for the variety. Estimate Value $800 - UP Ex Bowers & Merena 11/16/2006-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,058
Lot 140		1810 C-1 R1 Repunched 0 PCGS graded AU50. Glossy medium chocolate brown and steel. Smooth and attractive, just lightly worn on the devices. A diagonal nick at the right point of star 6 and a tiny rim bruise at IC in AMERICA are the best identifying marks. MDS. The dies are flowlined but the repunching at the lower left of the 0 in the date remains visible. The reverse is rotated 45 degrees CCW. Our grade is EF40. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 11 finer for the variety. Estimate Value $600 - UP Ex Heritage Auctions 1/29/2006-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $764
Lot 141		1810 C-1 R1 Repunched 0 AU50. Lustrous reddish brown and light chocolate with lighter greenish olive toning on the portrait, most likely from an old cleaning. This piece has the sharpness and eye appeal of a mint state half cent. The only marks, and it takes a good glass to see them, are dozens of microscopic specks of dark toning scattered over the reverse, mostly on the upper half. LDS. The dies are worn and flowlined, and the repunching at the lower left of the 0 in the date is gone. The reverse is rotated 20 degrees CCW. Estimate Value $600 - UP Ex Bruce Weinstein 12/21/2007-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $881
Lot 142		1810 C-1 R1 Repunched 0 EF40. Sharpness near mint state but there is a scratch from star 4 to the bust tip, and it is visible without a glass. Otherwise the surfaces are smooth and covered with flowline luster. Recolored glossy dark olive brown and steel with some puffs of slightly lighter chocolate brown toning on the reverse. LDS. The repunching at the lower left of the 0 in the date is gone and the reverse is rotated 15-20 degrees CCW. Estimate Value $300 - UP Ex Jack Beymer 11/16/2006-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $441
Lot 143		1811 C-1 R4 F12. Sharpness very near mint state but the planchet is covered with uniform moderate granularity. No notable verdigris, and the only mark is a nick on the truncation above the right side of the 8. Dark olive brown and steel. Sharply struck EDS, Manley state 1.0. Removed from a National Numismatic Certification slab graded MS60 Corrosion (NNC label #1061977 included). Estimate Value $600 - UP Ex Centsles 11/2/2005-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $823
Lot 144		1811 C-1 R5+ (for the die state) PCGS graded F12, CAC Approved. Glossy medium chocolate brown with lighter steel brown toning on the devices. This piece offers excellent eye appeal for the grade. The only notable mark is a fine vertical hairline scratch in the cap left of star 8, and you need a glass to see it. Rare Terminal Die State (TDS) with a very large cud break connecting the first 4 stars to the rim. The cud consumed so much of the planchet metal that the opposing ITED-S are weakly impressed (as always in this die state). Our grade is VG10. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 8 finer for the variety (regardless of die state). Estimate Value $1,000 - UP Ex Heritage Auctions 8/4/2008-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,880
Lot 145		1811 C-2 R3 Repunched 8 PCGS graded VF25. Glossy medium chocolate brown with lighter steel brown toning on the devices. No spots, stains, or roughness, only small contact marks scattered over both sides. The notable marks are a thin diagonal nick over star 13, a collection of tiny digs under AL in HALF, and a small rim bruise over the second T in STATES. EDS Manley state 1.0, with no die clashmarks on the obverse. The repunching at the lower left of the 8 is sharp Our grade is VF20 sharpness net F15+. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 11 finer for the variety. Estimate Value $2,000 - UP Ex Robert L. Hughes Enterprises 12/11/2007-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,585
Lot 146		1811 C-2 R3 Repunched 8 PCGS graded XF45. Beautiful medium chocolate brown and steel. Frosty luster covers the fields and protected areas and this piece offers great eye appeal, especially for this tough date. No roughness, only minor contact marks. The only notable mark is a small nick left of star 11. E-MDS, Manley state 2.0 early. There are fine die clashmarks on the obverse and the reverse is covered with nearly vertical die lapping lines that are found on the earliest strikes. The repunching at the lower left of the 8 in the date is clear. A premium 1811 half cent. Our grade is EF40+, close to EF45. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 4; 3 finer, 1 in 50, 1 in 62, 1 in 65+ for the variety. Estimate Value $5,000 - UP Ex Tom Reynolds 4/3/2005-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,994
Lot 147		1811 C-2 R3 Repunched 8 PCGS graded XF45. Glossy light chocolate brown with slightly lighter brown toning on the lower half of both sides. No roughness or verdigris, but there are some contact marks. These include two dull nicks off the bust tip, another on the upper point of star 2, and a collection of nicks at UNITED. None of these marks is distracting but there are too many to ignore at this sharpness level. MDS, Manley state 2.0, with die clashmarks on the obverse. The repunching at the lower left of the 8 in the date is still clear but most of the die lapping lines on the reverse are gone. Our grade is EF40 sharpness net VF35. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 4; 3 finer, 1 in 50, 1 in 62, 1 in 65+ for the variety. Estimate Value $4,000 - UP Ex Heritage Auctions 5/25/2005:5066-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,819
Lot 148		1811 C-2 R3 Repunched 8 PCGS graded VG8. Rather glossy dark steel brown and chocolate. No roughness, only minor contact marks. The notable marks are a small planchet chip at the outer point of star 7 and a small vertical scratch over the L in HALF. MDS, Manley state 2.0. There are die clashmarks in the curls behind the portrait and the repunching at the lower left of the 8 is still visible. The date is bold and the legends are clear. A decent lower grade example of this tough date. Our grade is VG7+. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 13 finer for the variety. Estimate Value $400 - UP Ex EBW Coin 7/27/2005-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $541
Lot 149		1811 C-2 R3 Repunched 8 PCGS graded XF45. Glossy medium chocolate brown and light olive. Mint frost shows in protected areas and this piece offers excellent eye appeal. The surfaces are smooth and nearly flawless. The best identifying mark, and it is barely visible with a glass, is a thin horizontal nick on the upper lip. M-LDS, Manley state 3.0 early. There are strongest die clashmarks on the obverse, including some over the last digit of the date, but the die crack at OF has not formed. The repunching on the lower left of the 8 is still visible. Our grade is EF45, same as the PCGS grade. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 4; 3 finer, 1 in 50, 1 in 62, 1 in 65+ for the variety. Estimate Value $6,000 - UP Ex Heritage Auctions 11/29/2006-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,994
Lot 150		1811 C-2 R3 Repunched 8 VF25. Sharpness near EF40 but dark and covered with uniform microscopic granularity that is partially hidden under slightly glossy very dark olive brown and steel toning. No marks or verdigris. LDS, Manley state 3.0. The die clashmarks on the obverse are visible to the unaided eye and the die crack through the top of OF is clear. The repunching at the lower left of the 8 is no longer visible. Estimate Value $1,500 - UP Ex James Staubach 2/8/2006-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,175
Lot 151		1825 C-1 R3 PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Glossy medium brown and light reddish chocolate blending to medium chocolate brown in a few places. Sharply struck and attractive but there is a hint of rub on the highest points of the devices. In addition there is a trail of microscopic ticks from the bust to the lower point of star 1 and a small diagonal struck-through line at the lower right point of star 7 (as struck). MDS, Manley state 2.0. A faint vertical die crack reaches from the dentils at the top of the obverse down through the hair and ear to the curl on the neck where it fades out. In addition there is a subtle lump in the field (clashmark?) near the leaf off the right foot of the F in OF. The reverse is rotated 10 degrees clockwise. Our grade is AU55 sharpness net AU50. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 2 finer, 1 in 63, 1 in 65 for the variety. Estimate Value $2,000 - UP Ex Scotsman Auction Co. 10/16/2010-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,410
Lot 152		1825 C-1 R3 PCGS graded AU53, CAC Approved. Choice frosty light chocolate brown with lighter steel brown toning in protected areas. No roughness or significant marks, just light friction on the highpoints. The best identifying mark, and it is barely visible under magnification, is a tiny nick off the upper right point of star 6. MDS, Manley state 2.0. The vertical die crack is very slightly stronger on this piece than on the previous lot, but it still ends at the curl on the neck. The lump right of the base of the F in OF is present but the other clashmarks of the late state are not present. The reverse is rotated 120 degrees clockwise. Our grade is EF40 choice. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 10 finer for the variety. Estimate Value $600 - UP Ex Cathy Boisvert 6/2/2008-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $823
Lot 153		1825 C-2 R1 PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Lustrous bluish steel and light olive brown. The fields are smooth and slightly reflective giving this piece excellent eye appeal. The only marks are two nicks on the neck and a small nick-like planchet chip in the center of the cheek. Scarce EDS, Manley state 1.0. The tip of the wreath stem is complete. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 4; 3 finer, 2 in 64, 1 in 65+ for the variety. Estimate Value $1,250 - UP Ex Teletrade 12/13/2004:1003-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,175
Lot 154		1825 C-2 R1 NGC graded MS66 Brown. Highly lustrous medium brown and bluish steel with traces of faded mint color in a few of the protected areas on both sides. A beautiful half cent. The only marks, and they are trivial, are a subtle puff of slightly darker brown toning in the field before the eye and a light vertical scratch over the A in HALF. MDS, Manley state 2.0. The end of the wreath stem is weak but still visible, and the repunching on star 12 is clear. A very nice 1825 half cent. Our grade is MS63+, very close to MS64. NGC population 1; finest MSBN graded at both services. Estimate Value $3,000 - UP Ex Teletrade 4/6/2003-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,994
Lot 155		1825 C-2 R1 PCGS graded MS65+ Brown, CAC Approved. Very attractive lustrous medium brown and light chocolate with subtle overtones of light bluish steel. Satiny mint frost covers this piece, even the highest points of the devices, and it offers outstanding eye appeal. Essentially flawless. The best identifying mark, and it is barely visible, is a tiny spot of slightly darker chocolate brown toning nestled against the curl left of star 13. MDS, Manley state 2.0 late. Fine die rust shows on both sides (microscopic lumps on the coin), and the stem end is very weak but the tip remains visible. The repunching on star 12 is fading but still visible. Another wonderful 1825 half cent. Our grade is MS64. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; none finer for the variety. Estimate Value $4,000 - UP Ex Northeast Numismatics 8/7/2002-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $8,813
Lot 156		1825 C-2 R1 NGC graded MS64 Brown. Frosty medium olive and bluish steel with traces of very faded mint color on both sides, especially on the reverse. The best identifying mark is a small spot of lighter golden tan toning off the upper left point of star 13. A nearly flawless half cent but the luster is a bit subdued by a thin layer of natural oxidation. M-LDS, Manley state 2.0 late. The end of the wreath stem is barely visible and the die clashmark that slants through the berry over AL in HALF is faint. Our grade is MS62. NGC population 1; 2 finer, 1 in 65, 1 in 66. Estimate Value $2,000 - UP Ex Victorian Rare Coin 12/27/2001-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,880
Lot 157		1826 C-1 R1 EF45+. Glossy medium brown blending to darker chocolate brown in protected areas. Hints of very faded reddish steel brown from an old cleaning can be found in a few protected areas on the reverse; otherwise this piece would rate a higher grade. The only mark is a dull vertical scratch right of the H in HALF. E-MDS, Manley state 2.0. A fine die crack reaches from the bust tip to star 1 and the myriad die lines right of the date are strong. The reverse is rotated slightly CCW relative to the normal head-to-foot orientation. Estimate Value $200 - UP Ex Ernie Botte 2/8/2004-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $188
Lot 158		1826 C-1 R1 NGC graded MS64 Brown. Frosty olive brown and chocolate with traces of lighter steel brown in protected areas on the reverse. Essentially void of any marks, just a bit dull. MDS, Manley state 3.0. Stars 1-3 are connected by a fine die crack and the myriad die lines right of the date are clear. Many of the earlier die lines up from the top of the head over LIB are still visible and the reverse is rotated 15-20 degrees clockwise. Our grade is MS60+. Housed in an old style NGC holder. NGC population 22; 5 finer, 4 in 65, 1 in 66. Estimate Value $800 - UP Ex Heritage Auctions 7/15/2005-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $999
Lot 159		1826 C-1 R1 AU50. Sharpness close to mint state but cleaned and retoned glossy golden tan and light olive with very subtle overtones of sea green and light bluish steel. No spots or marks, just a bit of rub on the highest points of the devices. M-LDS, Manley state 4.0. The myriad die lines right of the date are still visible but most of the lines up from the top of the head above LIB are gone. The die crack at stars 1-3 is clear and the reverse is rotated 25 degrees CCW. Estimate Value $300 - UP Ex 2011 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 5/14/2011:69-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $259
Lot 160		1826 C-1 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous light to medium brown with chocolate brown toning on the highpoints of the obverse. Traces of faded mint red are visible on the reverse. The notable marks, and they are insignificant, are a spot of darker chocolate brown toning between stars 6 & 7, a streak of similar toning off the left point of star 11, and a very faint diagonal hairline in the field between the tip of the nose and star 5. LDS, Manley state 5.0. The myriad die lines right of the date are mostly gone, the lines from the top of the head are gone, and the die crack at stars 1-3 reaches very faintly to star 4. The reverse is rotated slightly CCW. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 5; 5 finer, 3 in 65, 2 in 66 for the variety. Estimate Value $1,000 - UP Ex Teletrade 11/2/2005-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,528
Lot 161		1826 C-2 R3+ Repunched 6 PCGS AU Details, Cleaned. Glossy medium chocolate brown and steel with frosty lighter steel brown in protected areas on the obverse. Just a few trivial marks, including a couple ticks on the bust over the left side of the 1 and a spot of darker chocolate toning in the field at the chin. EDS, Manley state 1.0. The repunching on the 6 is clear and there are no die clashmarks on the reverse. The "Cleaned" assessment provided by PCGS is questionable; brushed perhaps but not cleaned. Our grade is EF40+. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. Estimate Value $400 - UP Ex Bowers & Merena 11/15/2007-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $382
Lot 162		1826 C-2 R3+ Repunched 6 PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Glossy golden tan and light brown blending to light olive on the reverse. Traces of reddish brown toning show around stars 10-13. The notable marks are two small nicks over the 18, a small splash of dark olive brown toning at ES in STATES, and a dull and rather long nick under the wreath ribbon. E-MDS, Manley state 2.0. The repunching on the 6 is still clear and there is a single set of die clashmarks on the reverse. Our grade is EF45. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 2 finer, 1 in 63, 1 in 64+ for the variety. Estimate Value $1,000 - UP Ex 2012 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 5/5/2012:48-William R. Eckberg, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 5/31/2015:135-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,293
Lot 163		1828 C-1 R1 13 Stars PCGS graded MS61 Brown. Frosty bluish steel brown and chocolate with faded mint red in protected areas on the reverse. Satiny mint luster covers the protected areas and this piece has very nice eye appeal. No spots or stains. The best identifying mark is a tiny nick on the rim over star 8. EDS but not quite the earliest state, Manley 1.0 late. The spine over H in HALF long and there is a single set of light die clashmarks on the reverse. The reverse is rotated 15 degrees clockwise. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 7 finer, 4 in 62, 2 in 63, 1 in 63+ for the variety. Estimate Value $400 - UP Ex 2011 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 5/14/2011:70-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,116
Lot 164		1828 C-1 R1 13 Stars PCGS graded MS63+ Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty uniform light to medium brown. The only mark is a small wisp of darker olive brown toning on the A in STATES. MDS, Manley state 2.0. The spine from the leaf tip over the H in HALF is short. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; none finer for the variety. Estimate Value $800 - UP Ex Teletrade 7/21/2009-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,058
Lot 165		1828 C-1 R1 13 Stars PCGS graded MS61 Brown. Attractive glossy uniform light to medium brown. The surfaces are smooth and void of any notable marks. Just a touch of friction on the highest points of the devices. LDS, Manley state 3.0. The spine from the leaf tip over H in HALF is reduced to a tiny nub. Our grade is AU50. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 7 finer, 4 in 62, 2 in 63, 1 in 63+ for the variety. Estimate Value $300 - UP Ex Bowers & Merena 3/23/2007-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $329
Lot 166		1828 C-2 R1 12 Stars PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Very attractive lustrous medium olive brown and chocolate with overtones of light bluish steel on both sides. Subtle hints of faded mint color show in protected places on the obverse. The notable marks, and they are subtle, are a small puff of lighter brown toning at the leaf tip under AT in STATES and another puff hidden in the leaves over the end of the wreath stem. MDS, Manley state 2.0 early. There are light die clashmarks on the reverse and the die lines over IT in UNITED are clear. A nice example of this "Redbook" variety. Our grade is MS60+. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 2 finer, 1 in 64, 1 in 65 for the variety. Estimate Value $2,000 - UP Ex Bowers & Merena 11/15/2007-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,469
Lot 167		1828 C-2 R1 12 Stars PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty tan and light steel brown with overtones of light bluish steel on the reverse. Mint luster covers both sides and this piece offers nice eye appeal. The only marks are a few microscopic ticks on the cheek and a splash of reddish chocolate brown toning at the top of the H in HALF. LDS, Manley state 3.0 early. There are faint die clashmarks on the reverse and the die lines over IT in UNITED are gone. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 finer in 65 for the variety. Estimate Value $2,000 - UP Ex Bryce Ingraham 9/19/2005-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,115
Lot 168		1828 C-2 R1 12 Stars PCGS graded AU58. Glossy light greenish olive and steel mixed with wisps of darker olive brown toning on both sides. The notable contact marks are a tiny diagonal nick under the bust tip, a line of microscopic ticks in the field before the portrait, and a faint scratch over HA in HALF. LDS, Manley state 3.0. The die clashmarks inside the wreath and die lines over IT in UNITED are all gone and a new die polishing line reaches from the right foot of the N in CENT to the right foot of the second A in AMERICA. Our grade is AU50+. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 5 finer, 1 in 61, 2 in 63, 1 in 64, 1 in 65 for the variety. Estimate Value $600 - UP Ex Bowers & Merena 3/23/2007-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $411
Lot 169		1828 C-3 R1 13 Stars PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Very attractive lustrous medium bluish steel and olive. Satiny mint frost covers this piece and it offers great eye appeal. Nearly flawless in every respect. The best identifying marks are a tiny spot of light reddish brown toning under the F in HALF and a speck of darker reddish olive and steel toning under the left foot of the R in AMERICA. Very early die state (VEDS), Manley state 1.0 early. There is a fine but clearly visible die line between the tip of the leaf under IT in UNITED and the base of that T, and there are no die clashmarks on either side. The repunching on star 7 is sharp. A premium example of a tough die state. Our grade is MS64+, close to MS65. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 finer in 66 for the variety. Estimate Value $2,000 - UP Ex Superior 1/11/2006:586-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,350
Lot 170		1828 C-3 R1 13 Stars PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous medium olive brown and steel with tiny peeps of faded mint red showing on both sides. Overtones of light bluish steel show in the fields and protected areas and this piece offers excellent eye appeal. The best identifying marks are a tiny spot of darker toning at the bottom of the A in HALF and another at the right top of that F. E-MDS, Manley state 1.0 late or 2.0 early. The line under T in UNITED is gone and there is a single set of fine die clashmarks inside the wreath. Our grade is MS63. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 4; 2 finer, 1 in 65, 1 in 66 for the variety. Estimate Value $1,000 - UP Ex Jewelry & Coin Exchange 12/12/2003-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $881
Lot 171		1828 C-3 R1 13 Stars PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown, CAC Approved. Beautiful lustrous mint red fading to medium steel brown on the devices with 25% of the obverse and at least 50% of the reverse showing original mint color. The only marks are a line of dull, very light ticks on the neck and a spot of darker olive toning at the top of TE in UNITED. Otherwise this piece is a gem. MDS, Manley state 2.0. The spine from the leaf over the H in HALF is long and sharp, and there is a finely doubled set of die clashmarks inside the wreath. A curved planchet clip affects the dentils above the head and the opposing ones under the wreath ribbon (as struck). A beautiful mint error. Our grade is MS63+. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 4; 1 finer in 65 for the variety. Estimate Value $1,250 - UP Ex Bowers & Merena 11/2/2005-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,293
Lot 172		1828 C-3 R1 13 Stars PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous mint red fading to steel brown on the devices with more than half the mint color remaining on both sides. A very nice half cent, nearly flawless. A small spot of darker toning at the dentil tips over the left top of the M in AMERICA and another hidden on a leaf over the left side of the H in HALF are the only notable marks. M-LDS, Manley state 3.0. There is a faint die clashmark from the upright of an H (in HALF) at the throat. The spine from the leaf over the H in HALF is shorter but still sharp. Our grade is MS64. The attribution and Green Tree Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; tied for finest RB of the variety at both services. Estimate Value $2,000 - UP Ex Bowers & Merena 8/5/2009-The Green Tree Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,700

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