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Sale 90
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Lot 308 |
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1808 S-277 R2. PCGS graded MS-63 Brown. CAC Approved. Lustrous light to medium brown and tan with darker steel brown toning on the highest points of the devices. A beautiful cent, essentially flawless offering outstanding eye appeal. Finding a reliable identifying mark is difficult. A faint diagonal hairline scratch through LI in LIBERTY and a tiny spot of reddish brown toning at the left top of the N in CENT will have to suffice, but you will need a glass to find them. M-LDS Breen state VI late. There are several die cracks on the reverse including a light one from the wreath to the right foot of the first A in AMERICA. The die cracks at the D in UNITED are strong but the small section outlined by cracks inside the D is not raised or filled. The area at STAT is swollen causing the opposing star 1 to be faint and weakening star 2 (sometimes called the "12-Star die state"). The reverse of this cent is plated in Early American Cents and Penny Whimsy. Graded MS60 and tied for CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #ANS1370. Bland says MS60 and tied for CC#5. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Brown-Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; 2 finer at PCGS for the variety, 1 in MS64 and 1 in MS66 (PCGS # 36457) .
Estimated Value $15,000-UP.
Ex Dr. William H. Sheldon-ANS-transferred to R. S. Brown, Jr. in exchange for the example in his collection that was determined to be the original S-277 donated to the museum by George H. Clapp, Superior 1/27/1996:380-Dennis Mendelson 1/1997 (Brown collection envelope and Superior lot ticket included).
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Lot 309 |
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1808 S-278 R3. PCGS graded MS-64 Red & Brown. CAC Approved. Beautiful highly lustrous medium steel brown and light olive fading down from mint red with about 15% of the original mint color remaining. Satiny mint frost covers the planchet, even the highest points of the devices, and this cent offers superb eye appeal. The only marks are a small spot of darker toning in the field over the tip of the nose and a collection of microscopic ticks on the end of the bust. Otherwise this cent is an unqualified flawless gem. LDS, Breen state VII, with a strong rim cud from star 3 to star 7. Both dies are heavily worn, the latest state seen for this variety. Graded MS63 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30960. Bland says MS63 and tied for CC#2. Our grade is MS64, consistent with the PCGS assessment. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS for the variety. The only example graded Red & Brown at PCGS (PCGS # 36461) .
Estimated Value $30,000-UP.
Ex Thomas L. Elder 4/1937:1538-Arthur A. Wells, 1981 ANA Sale, Bowers & Ruddy, lot 2744 (where misattributed as S-279)-Kevin Lipton Rare Coins (stolen, appearing later in the following sale)-Heritage #3, 6/1989:960-Tony Terranova-Stack's 1991 FPL, lot 15-Stack's 1/1992:311-unknown-1992 ANA Sale, Heritage 8/13/1992:1491.
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Lot 310 |
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1808 S-279 R1. PCGS graded MS-61 Brown. Frosty golden tan and light steel brown with darker steel brown toning on the highpoints and hints of very faded mint color on the reverse. Satiny mint luster covers the fields and protected areas and this cent offers excellent eye appeal. The notable marks are a small spot of darker toning near the rim at the top of the obverse, a barely visible planchet flake on the tip of the chin, and a diagonal planchet chip over the E in ONE (as struck). LDS, Breen state V. There is a rather large lump on the leaf under the A in STATES where a chip came out of the die. It is difficult to determine if there is any real friction on the highpoints of the obverse due to the very late die state, but the reverse looks absolutely mint state. Not seen by Noyes or Bland. Our grade is AU58. Pop 1; 1 finer in MS66 at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 36463) .
Estimated Value $7,500-UP.
Ex Bowers & Merena 11/13/1997:98 (lot ticket included).
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Lot 311 |
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1809 S-280 R2 Large 9 over Small 9. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. CAC Approved. Very attractive lustrous medium steel brown and chocolate with traces of faded mint red showing on the reverse. Satiny mint frost covers the planchet, even the highest points of the devices, and this cent offers outstanding eye appeal. The best identifying marks are a dull pinprick in the field over the back of the head and a couple microscopic ticks high on the cheekbone. The reverse is flawless. MDS, Breen state VI early. The die crack from TE in STATES reaches the wreath but does not extend to the E in ONE, and the tiny depression over the left top of the M in AMERICA is present. In addition the "Large 9 over Small 9" feature is obvious to the unaided eye. This feature is seldom visible with such clarity. This cent is plated in the 1991 Noyes reference to illustrate the variety. Graded MS63 Choice and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #20137. Bland says MS63 and CC#1. Our grade is MS63. A great 1809 cent in every respect. The attribution and Naftzger-Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 2; none finer at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 36466) .
Estimated Value $40,000-UP.
From England in 1973 to John J. Ford, Jr. 1974-Jon Hanson 2/1974-R. E. Naftzger, Jr.-Bill Noyes 8/2010.
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Lot 312 |
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1810/09 S-281 R1 Overdate 10 over 09. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. CAC Approved. Lustrous light olive and bluish steel brown with lighter steel brown toning in a few of the protected areas on both sides. A beautiful, frosty cent with outstanding eye appeal. The best identifying marks are a barely visible shallow low spot on the cheek left of the bottom of the curl, a faint spot of slightly darker toning at the left top of the D in UNITED, and a tiny nick on the curve of that letter. LDS, Breen state IV. The dentils on the reverse are gone and the legends are drawn to the rims. The overdate feature is blurry but remains visible to the unaided eye. Graded MS62 and CC#3 in the Noyes census his photo #21573. Bland says MS62 and CC#3. Our grade is MS63. The attribution and Naftzger-Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 36469) .
Estimated Value $25,000-UP.
Ex Dr. Kenneth J. Sartoris 5/1972-Del Bland 5/1972-John W. Adams-Denis Loring-Douglas M. McHenry, Superior 9/30/1986:416-Tony Terranova-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., 2/23/1992-Eric Streiner 5/1992-Denis Loring 12/1992-John B. MacDonald 8/1999-Wes Rasmussen, Heritage 1/13/2005:3342.
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Lot 313 |
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1810/09 S-281 R1 Overdate 10 over 09. PCGS graded AU-55. CAC Approved. Choice frosty chocolate brown and steel with slightly lighter steel brown toning in protected areas. The fields and protected areas are covered with satiny mint luster and this cent offers excellent eye appeal. No spots or stains. The only marks, and they are barely visible, are a thin nick in the field before the forelock and a dull, very light scrape near the dentils under the end of the wreath stem. LDS, Breen state IV. Most of the dentils are gone and many of the stars and letters outside the wreath are drawn to the rim. In addition there is a narrow but clearly defined rim cud at the U in UNITED. A very attractive cent with just a light touch of rub on the highest points of the hair. Our grade is consistent with the PCGS grade. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 2; 1 finer in MS64 at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 36469) .
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
Ex Jim McGuigan-Dr. Wallace Lee, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/25/2003:552.
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Lot 314 |
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1810 S-282 R2. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. CAC Approved. Very attractive lustrous light olive and chocolate brown with slightly lighter brown on the right side of the obverse. Hints of faded mint color can be found in protected areas around the wreath. No spots or stains, nearly flawless. A barely visible hairline on the jaw and a nick at the base of the inner point of star 5 are the only notable marks, and they are very easy to miss. MDS Breen state III. There are a couple light die cracks on the obverse and a raised ridge along the dentil tips over ATES OF. The stars before the portrait do not show their radial lines while the ones behind the portrait are fully struck, a result of dies that were out of proper axial alignment (the die faces were not perfectly parallel). In addition the reverse is rotated 25 degrees CW. Graded MS60 and CC#2 with only 2 mint state examples in the Noyes census, his photo #39146. Bland says MS60 and CC#3. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 36475) .
Estimated Value $20,000-UP.
Ex an old eastern estate-Coinland 1/12/1970-Elwood Rindahl-George H. Blenker 1/15/1978-Robert Schick, Heritage 1/2002:5349 (Heritage lot ticket included).
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Lot 315 |
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1810 S-283 R2. PCGS graded AU-58+. CAC Approved. Glossy medium chocolate and steel brown with frosty lighter steel brown faded down from mint color in protected areas. Mint luster covers the fields and protected areas on both sides and this cent offers excellent eye appeal. No spots or stains, only a few very light contact marks. The notable ones are a pair of very light, dull scratches in the field over the bust and a nick over star 1. E-MDS Breen state II, showing die clashmarks on both sides. Myriad fine die preparation lines cover the face and neck. These lines are seldom seen because they only show on high grade early state pieces which are quite rare. This is the toughest 1810 variety to fine in top grades. Graded AU50 net EF45 and tied for CC#6 in the Noyes census, his photo #61027. Our grade is AU55. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; 1 finer in MS62 at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 36478) .
Estimated Value $7,500-UP.
Ex Patrick Martin, Bowers & Merena 6/11/2009:307.
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Lot 316 |
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1810 S-284 R3. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. CAC Approved. Beautiful frosty bluish steel and olive brown with peeps of faded mint red on the reverse. Mint luster covers this cent and it offers superb eye appeal. No spots or stains and just a few trivial marks. The notable ones are a tiny nick on the lower left curve of the first 8, an extremely faint hairline hidden in the hair under the E in LIBERTY, and a microscopic planchet flake under the upright of the E in ONE. M-LDS Breen state III. There are dull clashmarks in the field before the nose and a narrow rim cud break over ST extending halfway to the adjacent D. The dentils on the reverse are gone. Graded MS62 Choice and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #20419. Bland says MS61 and tied for CC#1. Our grade is MS64. The attribution and Naftzger-Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 2; none finer at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 36481) .
Estimated Value $25,000-UP.
Ex R. E. Naftzger, Jr., Abe Kosoff 4/1956:126-Stack's-Doris E. Nelson-Toby and Doris E. (Nelson) Szymanski (the "TAD" Collection), Stack's 2/6/1976:80-New England Rare Coin Galleries-Eugene Edwards-Robert LeBlanc (LeBlanc Numismatics)-Denis Loring 6/1979-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., 2/23/1992-Eric Streiner-Jay Parrino (The Mint) 6/1997 (includes the Naftzger collection envelope on which he also indicates he obtained the cent from T. James Clarke in 1954, and that Clarke obtained it in the 1933 William Festus Morgan sale, both of which may not be accurate).
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Lot 317 |
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1810 S-284 R3. PCGS graded AU-58. CAC Approved. Frosty light golden brown and tan with darker steel brown toning on the highpoints and microscopic specks of similar darker toning sprinkled over the reverse. Mint luster covers the fields and protected areas and this cent offers excellent eye appeal. The only marks are three microscopic planchet chips between star 11 and the dentils (as struck). MDS Breen state III, showing die clashmarks on both sides. Struck very slightly off center to K-7. Graded MS60 net EF45 (reason for deduction unknown) and tied for CC#11 in the Noyes census, his photo #31388. Bland says AU50. Our grade is AU50+. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 2; 3 finer at PCGS for the variety, 1 in MS62 and 2 in MS65 (PCGS # 36481) .
Estimated Value $6,500-UP.
Ex Lillian Willins-1981 EAC Sale, lot 388--Denis Loring-John B. MacDonald (via Denis Loring) 4/1997.
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Lot 318 |
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1810 S-285 R2. PCGS graded MS-66 Red & Brown. Very attractive lustrous bluish steel and light olive brown with generous traces of mellowing mint red showing on both sides. Satiny mint frost covers this cent and it offers outstanding eye appeal. Another fabulous cent in a fabulous collection. The best identifying marks are a microscopic planchet chip on the bust directly over the first 1 in the date, a barely visible hairline under the eye, a tiny speck of darker toning midway between star 11 and the lower end of the hair ribbon, and a few microscopic hairlines near the dentils under the end of the wreath stem. MDS, Breen state II. The dentils are still strong and there is a faint die crack through the bottom of the date extending through all the stars behind the portrait. This cent is plated to illustrate the variety in the 1991 Noyes reference. Graded MS63 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #21661. Bland says MS65 and CC#1. Our grade is MS64. Comes with a very nice provenance. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 36485) .
Estimated Value $50,000-UP.
Ex Allison W. Jackman, Henry Chapman 6/1918:729-Hillyer Ryder 5/1945-Wayte Raymond-New Netherlands Coin Co. #41, 9/1953-:311-Harold Bareford 9/13/1985-Herman Halpern 12/11/1986-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., 2/23/1992-Eric Streiner-Jay Parrino (The Mint)-John F. E. Carroll, Bowers & Merena 1/1999:1024-Superior 3/2/2000:88-Jim McGuigan 3/2000.
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Lot 319 |
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1811/10 S-286 R3 Overdate 11 over 10 PCGS Genuine, AU Details, Cleaning. Slightly frosty dark olive brown and steel. There are microscopic specks of raised verdigris around AM in AMERICA, and the only signs of contact are a few tiny ticks in the field off the chin. A very sharp piece, essentially just dark, which unfortunately is so common on Classic Head cents. MDS, Breen state II. There are dull die clashmarks right of ONE CENT. The overdate feature is obvious to the unaided eye. Graded AU55 net VF35 and tied for CC#11 in the Noyes census, his photo #34232. Bland says "Sharpness nearly mint state" net AU50 and tied for CC#2 in the Breen/Bland census. Our grade is AU58 sharpness net EF45. Comes with a nice provenance that has been traced back 100 years. The attribution and Chapman-Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label (PCGS # 36490) .
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
Ex Henry C. Miller, Thomas L. Elder 4/1917:813-Henry Chapman-George H. Hall, Stack's 5/1945:230-James Kelly 1946 FPLs-Celina Coin Co. #21, 3/1947:2045-Rodney T. Grove-Robert Nofal and Lewis Kling, Cape Kennedy Medals 7/1976:45-Joe Stuller-James Leeuw 1/9/1997-Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz 1/10/1997-Denis Loring 1/12/1997-Stuart A. "Mac" MacDonald, Heritage 9/1997:5177-W. M. "Jack" Wadlington 2005-Bob Grellman & Chris McCawley-Charlie Barasch-Gene Sherman 8/2008.
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Lot 320 |
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1811 S-287 R2. PCGS graded MS-63+ Brown CAC Approved Gold Sticker. Beautiful lustrous steel brown and olive with traces of reddish golden tan faded down from mint red on both sides. Mint frost covers the planchet extending to even the highest points of the devices. The only marks are a spot of extremely fine carbon at the dentils under the second 1 in the date, a pair of faint hairlines between star 5 and the dentils, and another over star 8. MDS, Breen state III, with a faint bulge at F-A and fine radial die flowlines in the fields near the dentils. Graded MS62 Choice and CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #20514. Bland says MS61 and tied for CC#5. Our grade is MS62+, close to MS63. The attribution and Naftzger-Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; 1 finer in MS64 at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 36496) .
Estimated Value $30,000-UP.
Discovered in a collection in England in 1949 by Charles M. Wormser of New Netherlands Coin Co. (privately) 1949-C. Douglas Smith-Homer K. Downing, 1952 ANA Sale, New Netherlands Coin Co. #38, lot 1992-Abe Kosoff-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., Abe Kosoff 10/1959:114-Louis Helfenstein, Lester Merkin 8/14/1964:47-unknown-Lester Merkin 10/1966:126-unknown-Lester Merkin 3/1969:671-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/1984:50-Denis Loring 8/1985-Herman Halpern 12/11/1986-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., 1989 EAC Sale, lot 168-Dr. Allen Bennett 4/4/1992-Eric Streiner-Jay Parrino (The Mint)-Dr. Eugene Sherman, Superior 9/7/1997:83 (Superior lot ticket included).
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Lot 321 |
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1812 S-288 R2 Large Date. PCGS graded MS-63 Brown. CAC Approved. Lustrous steel brown and medium chocolate with lighter steel brown toning in protected areas and slightly darker steel brown toning on the highpoints. A very attractive Classic Head cent. The only marks, and they are not at all significant, are a nick hidden in the hair over the shoulder and a faint spot of very fine carbon touching the leaf under the M in AMERICA. M-LDS, Breen state III. The fields are covered with radial die flowlines and the tops of STATES OF AME flow into the rim. Graded MS60 and tied for CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #37702. Bland says MS60 and tied for CC#5. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 3; 1 finer in MS66 at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 36505) .
Estimated Value $15,000-UP.
Ex Milton A. Holmes, Stack's 10/1960:1467-Robert A. Arnel, Stack's 1/1967:10-unknown-Stack's 6/1968:3-unknown-Jeff Garrett, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/9/1999:2156 (Superior lot ticket included).
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Lot 322 |
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1812 S-289 R1 Large Date. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Glossy medium chocolate brown with frosty lighter steel brown toning in protected areas. Mint luster covers the fields and protected areas and this cent offers excellent eye appeal. No spots or stains, only a few tiny contact marks. The notable ones are a pinprick on the jaw close over the throat, a pair of dull nicks between the lowest curl and star 12, and a small diagonal nick just off the tip of the nose. LDS, Breen state IV, with a small crumble on the front edge of the neck in addition to the earlier lump hidden in the hair left of the ear. The reverse is rotated 20 degrees CW. Graded AU55 and tied for CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #62666. Our grade is AU58+, very close to MS60. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 36508) .
Estimated Value $15,000-UP.
Ex Numismatic Financial Corp. 6/2011.
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Lot 323 |
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1812 S-289 R1 Large Date. PCGS graded AU-55+. Glossy dark olive brown and steel. Frosty mint luster covers the fields and protected areas. This cent offers mint state eye appeal, but there is a very light rub on the highest points of the devices that is visible under strong magnification. This cent is nearly flawless. The best identifying marks are a very light rim nick at star 7 and a light diagonal nick off the right foot of the F in OF. LDS, Breen state IV. There is a small crumble on the front edge of the neck and strong die clashmarks at the top of the C in CENT. In addition there is an unreported die line or spike that has been added through the top of the D in UNITED, and it extends well beyond both sides of the D. Our grade is AU55. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; 5 finer at PCGS for the variety, 3 in AU58, 1 in MS63, and 1 in MS64 (PCGS # 36508) .
Estimated Value $6,000-UP.
Ex David Wnuck 12/1999.
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Lot 324 |
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1812 S-290 R1 Small Date. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. CAC Approved. Very attractive glossy medium chocolate brown and steel with lustrous lighter steel brown in protected areas. No spots or stains, only a few microscopic marks. The notable ones are a tiny hairline scratch between star 7 and the coronet and a microscopic planchet chip in the field close under the end of the chin. Nicely struck E-MDS, Breen state II, showing die clashmarks on both sides. The reverse is rotated 15 degrees CW. A very attractive Classic Head cent. Graded MS60 and tied for CC#5 in the Noyes census (not yet photographed). Bland says MS63 and tied for CC#3. Our grade is MS60+. The attribution and Newcomb-Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; 2 finer in MS65 at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 36499) .
Estimated Value $20,000-UP.
Ex Howard R. Newcomb, J. C. Morgenthau & Co. #458, 2/7/1945:481-Wayte Raymond-Joseph H. Spray, Stack's 4/3/1975:25 (Stack's lot envelope included).
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Lot 325 |
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1812 S-290 R1 Small Date. PCGS graded AU-55. Glossy dark olive brown and steel. The fields are covered with frosty cartwheel luster created by radial die flowlines and this cent offers excellent eye appeal. No trace of corrosion or verdigris. The only mark is a small pinprick near the ribbon end left of star 11. LDS, Breen state IV late with a narrow but clearly defined rim cud break at TE in UNITED. The die clashmarks are strong on both sides. Our grade is EF45+. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 3; 6 finer at PCGS for the variety, 1 in AU58, 1 in MS62, 1 in MS63+, 1 in MS64, and 2 in MS65 (PCGS # 36499) .
Estimated Value $3,000-UP.
Ex Sol Kaplan 4/17/1951-unknown-Dr. Charles Weber-Jonathan Kern 2/13/2003.
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Lot 326 |
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1812 S-291 R2 Small Date. PCGS graded MS-63 Brown. CAC Approved. Frosty medium chocolate brown and steel with a few tiny peeps of faded mint red showing on the obverse and a few spots of lighter medium brown toning on each side. Satiny mint luster covers the planchet and this cent offers outstanding eye appeal. The only contact marks are a couple thin vertical nicks in the field close before the mouth. LDS, Breen state IV early. There is a strong die crack connecting stars 5 & 6 but the small chip on the right side of star 2 has not formed. This cent has not been evaluated by Noyes or Bland. Our grade is MS60+, which would place it at the top of the condition census for the variety. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 36502) .
Estimated Value $15,000-UP.
Ex Jim McGuigan 2/2000.
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Lot 327 |
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1813 S-292 R2. PCGS graded MS-63 Brown. CAC Approved. Lustrous chocolate brown and steel with lighter steel brown toning in protected areas. A very attractive cent, essentially flawless. The notable marks are a microscopic planchet flake under the left foot of the second 1 in the date and a tiny tick on the jaw over the throat. E-MDS, Breen state II, with die clashmarks on both sides and light flowlines in the fields. Graded MS60 and CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #34165. Bland says AU55 and tied for CC#4. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Naftzger-Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 2; none finer at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 36511) .
Estimated Value $8,000-UP.
Ex Milton A. Holmes, Stack's 10/1960:1471-Worthy Coin Co. (Corrado Romano)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., Abe Kosoff 10.1961:379-Gene Reale, Sotheby's 1/15/1998:52-Kenneth Goldman and Stuart Levine, Bowers & Merena 1/11/1999:334.
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Lot 328 |
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1813 S-293 R2. PCGS graded MS-64 Red & Brown. CAC Approved. Beautiful lustrous mint red fading to light olive and steel brown with a third of the planchet showing mint color. This cent would be a flawless absolute gem if not for a mint-made planchet void at the rim outside star 8. MDS. The guideline through the bases of TED S is clear, there is a raised ridge at the dentil tips over TES OF A, and fine die cracks connect the tops of ITED and ST. Graded MS63 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #38994. Bland says MS61 and tied for CC#1. Our grade is MS64, consistent with the PCGS assessment. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS for the variety. The only example graded Red & Brown at PCGS (PCGS # 36515) .
Estimated Value $50,000-UP.
Ex Dr. Ralph Chandler, Barney Bluestone #104, 12/1948:22-Paul S. Mory, Sr., Bowers & Merena 6/22/2000:191 (lot ticket and old collection pillbox included).
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Lot 329 |
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1814 S-294 R1 Crosslet 4. PCGS graded MS-65+ Red & Brown. CAC Approved. Highly lustrous mint red fading to bluish steel brown and chocolate with nearly 20% of the original mint red remaining, mostly on the obverse. A beautiful Classic Head cent in every respect. The best identifying marks, and they are absolutely insignificant, are a tiny tick on the top of the 8, a microscopic hairline over the E in CENT, and a barely visible chip out of a dentil at the bottom of the reverse (as struck). LDS, Breen state II. The die clashmarks are gone, the fields show fine radial die flowlines, and a raised ridge shows at the dentil tips over TES OF A. Graded MS65 Choice and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #39205. Bland says MS63 and tied for CC#2. Our grade is MS65 Gem. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS for the variety. The only example graded Red & Brown at PCGS (PCGS # 36521) .
Estimated Value $40,000-UP.
Ex Colonial Trading Company-Gene Sanders (Coinko), Superior 9/7/1997:86 (lot ticket included).
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Lot 330 |
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1814 S-295 R1 Plain 4. PCGS graded MS-64+ Brown. CAC Approved. Beautiful lustrous mix of steel brown and darker chocolate with hints of underlying very faded mint color in some of the protected areas, especially on the obverse. Satiny mint frost covers both sides and this cent offers outstanding eye appeal. A tiny tick on the throat, another barely visible vertical tick on the right end of the upper lip, and a small nick over the upper end of the hair ribbon are good identifying marks, but you will need a glass to see them. Sharply struck E-MDS, Breen state IV. There is a very fine, nearly invisible die crack that arcs from star 11 through the lowest curl to the top of the 8 where it ends, no crumbling on the profile, and clear die clashmarks that create the illusion of a triple profile on the nose. An impressive Classic Head Cent. Our grade is MS60++, very close to MS63. The attribution and Pearl-Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; 2 finer at PCGS for the variety, 1 in MS65 and 1 in MS67 (PCGS # 36517) .
Estimated Value $25,000-UP.
Ex Oscar J. Pearl 1944-Stack's 4/3/1975:28-Gordon Gleitz 4/1996.
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1814 S-295 R1 Plain 4. PCGS graded AU-53. CAC Approved. Double Struck Obverse Brockage Maker. Attractive frosty medium chocolate brown with lighter steel brown toning in protected areas on the obverse. No hint of roughness or verdigris, and the only notable marks are a nick well-hidden in the hair under the R in LIBERTY and a dull pinprick just left of the curl at the base of the neck. MDS, Breen state V, with a fine die crack that arcs through star 11 and the lowest curl and on through the 8 to the dentils below. There is no crumbling on the profile. This cent was struck two times. The first strike was normal and centered on the planchet but the cent failed to eject and a blank planchet was inserted into the coining chamber resting against the obverse of this cent when the dies struck a second time. There was a rotation of about 20 degrees CW between the two strikes on the reverse and shifted doubling is evident on nearly every device. The obverse displays the characteristic subtle wavy appearance associated with have been pressed into a blank planchet, thereby creating an obverse brockage impression on the "reverse" of the second planchet. Another great mint error that is easy to explain. Our grade is EF45+. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; 15 finer at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 36517) .
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.
Ex an unrecorded source at a St. Louis coin show 11/1988.
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1814 S-295 R1 Plain 4. PCGS graded VF-30. Off-Center Obverse Brockage. Glossy medium to dark chocolate brown and olive with slightly lighter chocolate brown toning on the devices. The surfaces are reasonably smooth but a glass reveals extremely fine uniform roughness under the glossy toning. No verdigris or notable marks. E-MDS Breen state II, with die clashmarks on the obverse but no cracks. A rather strong double profile is visible from the forehead down to upper lip. This cent was struck at least 10% off center to K-7 and the reverse was pressed into the obverse of a previously struck cent creating an incuse off-center brockage impression where the reverse should have been. There is a rotation of about 10 degrees between the normal and incuse impressions, which means the other cent rotated slightly in the coining chamber before the dies came together the second time. The upper half of the date is on the planchet for both the normal and incuse impressions. Another great multiple mint error. Graded VF35 net VF20 by Noyes, his photo #39711. Our grade is VF25 sharpness net F15+. The attribution, "Rev. Brockage & 10% O/C" error, and Reynolds provenance are all noted on the PCGS Secure label (PCGS # 36517) .
Estimated Value $3,000-UP.
Ex Richard Picker, Coin Galleries 5/24/1989:1071-Denis Loring 6/1989 (lot ticket included).
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