Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 115

February 16-19, 2020 Pre long Beach Auction

Liberty Cents

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 925		Quartet of 1854 Cents grading AU55 to AU58. Includes N-8 R1 MDS (b), N-14 R2 MDS (a+), N-16 R2+ E-MDS (a; removed from an NGC holder graded MS63BN), and N-21 R2 E-MDS (b). A very nice group of cents with mint state eye appeal. Lot of 4 coins. Value $500 - UP All from the Robert E. Matthews Collection-Matthews Estate. View details	Realized $780
Lot 926		Group of Five 1854 Cents grading EF40+ to EF45+. Includes N-9 R2 Dartboard Obverse variety M-LDS (c), N-10 R2 MDS (d), N-20 R3 E-MDS (a), N-25 R3 MDS (b), and N-27 R3- EDS (a). A couple are slightly sharper with minor defects. Lot of 5 coins. Value $325 - UP All from the Robert E. Matthews Collection-Matthews Estate. View details	Realized $360
Lot 927		1854 N-11 R2 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous tan and golden light olive. No spots, stains, or contact marks. The only notable mark is a thin planchet flake on the rim under the end of the wreath ribbon (as struck). M-LDS, die state c. The fields are covered with fine die flowlines. The hair at the top of the ear is not fully struck (as always on this variety); otherwise this cent is choice. Our grade is MS60+. The attribution and Matthews Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 6 finer: 1 in 64+, 2 in 65, 3 in 66. Value $300 - UP Ex Bowers & Merena 1/24/1990:1229-Chris McCawley-Gary M. Ruttenberg, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 8/19/1995:732-Robert E. Matthews Collection-Matthews Estate (includes the Ruttenberg collection envelope and both lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $720
Lot 928		Trio of 1854 Cents grading AU55 to AU58. Includes N-12 R2 LDS (c), N-24 R3 EDS (a), and N-26 MDS. All are mint state cents that were recolored but have nice eye appeal. Lot of 3 coins. Value $350 - UP All from the Robert E. Matthews Collection-Matthews Estate. View details	Realized $348
Lot 929		Quartet of 1854 Cents grading EF40. Includes N-16 R2+ MDS (b), N-16 R2+ EDS (a), N-19 R3 MDS (b), and N-27 M-LDS (c). A couple are slightly sharper with defects. Lot of 4 coins. Value $200 - UP All from the Robert E. Matthews Collection-Matthews Estate. View details	Realized $480
Lot 930		1854 N-18 R3 PCGS graded MS65 Brown, CAC Approved. Very attractive lustrous light olive and bluish steel brown with underlying mellowed mint red covering about 15% of the planchet. The only marks are a small scuff on the throat and a few microscopic specks of darker toning in the field over the head. LDS, die state c, with die clashmarks on both sides. A nice cent. Our grade is MS62, tied for CC#6 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Matthews Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; none finer. Value $400 - UP From the Robert E. Matthews Collection-Matthews Estate. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $900
Lot 931		1854 N-23 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous light bluish steel brown with traces of mint red on the obverse and about 10% of the reverse. Satiny mint frost covers this cent and the eye appeal is outstanding. A couple trivial ticks between stars 11 & 12 are the only notable marks. MDS, die state b. Our grade is MS62+, CC#6 for the variety in the Grellman census. The attribution and Matthews Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 finer in 66. Value $375 - UP Ex 1994 EAC Sale, lot 571-Robert E. Matthews Collection-Matthews Estate (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,110
Lot 932		1854 N-25 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Lustrous mint red fading to medium steel brown on the devices with bright original mint color remaining visible on 25% of the obverse and 50% of the reverse. Close to gem status except for a couple small carbon spots at the 1 in the date and a more-obvious carbon spot under the end of the wreath stem. MDS, die state b, with flowlines and clashmarks on both sides. Our grade is MS62, tied for CC#8 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Matthews Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 1 finer in 66. Value $400 - UP Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/7/2000:2344-Robert E. Matthews Collection-Matthews Estate (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,500
Lot 933		1854 N-28 R5- PCGS graded AU58. Choice glossy medium brown and light chocolate. Smooth and very attractive with no defects and just a touch of wear on the highpoints. The best identifying feature is some weakness in the dentils at star 6 and in the opposing dentils under the end of the wreath ribbon (as struck). E-MDS, die state b. Our grade is AU50, CC#4 for this tough die variety in the Grellman census. The attribution and Matthews Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 4 finer: 2 in 62, 2 in 63. Value $300 - UP From the Robert E. Matthews Collection-Matthews Estate. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $720
Lot 934		1854 N-29 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Frosty light olive and steel brown with faded mint red in the protected areas on both sides. Choice except for a spot of carbon on the left foot of the N in CENT. E-MDS, die state b, with double die clashmarks off the left side of the O in ONE. A tiny rim cud shows just above star 3. A nice cent. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Matthews Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 1 finer in 66. Value $325 - UP From the Robert E. Matthews Collection-Matthews Estate. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $750
Lot 935		1854 N-30 R6- F15. Slightly sharper but there are some small nicks on the obverse, none significant but too many for the higher grade. A trio of very tiny ticks inside the top of the 8 can help identify this cent. Glossy light to medium brown. MDS. Value $200 - UP Ex R. F. "Skip" Pelletier, 1996 EAC Sale, lot 374-Robert E. Matthews Collection-Matthews Estate. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $144
Lot 936		1855 N-1 R3 Upright 55 PCGS graded MS65 Brown, CAC Approved. Choice lustrous light olive and steel brown with mellowed mint red covering 15% of the planchet. A very attractive cent. No spots or stains, and the only notable mark is a small horizontal nick under the first 5. LDS, die state c. The fields are covered with flowlines and the small point to the left from the lower part of the 8 is gone. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#4 in the Grellman census. Comes with a nice provenance. The attribution and Matthews Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 4; 1 finer in 65+. Value $450 - UP Ex Lester Merkin 10/1972:700-unknown-Stack's 3/1986:909-Joseph V. Dooley, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 1/11/1997:695-Stuart A. MacDonald, Heritage Auctions 9/11/1997:5386-Robert E. Matthews Collection-Matthews Estate (includes the last lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $630
Lot 937		Group of Six 1855 Cents grading AU50 to AU55. Includes N-2 R2+ E-MDS (b), N-3 R1 E-MDS (a), N-6 R3- LDS (b), N-8 R3 EDS (a), N-10 R1 Italic 55 LDS (e; removed from a PCGS AU55 holder), and N-12 R1 MDS (b). An attractive group. All have upright 55 except for the N-10. Lot of 6 coins. Value $600 - UP All from the Robert E. Matthews Collection-Matthews Estate. View details	Realized $720
Lot 938		1855 N-3 R1 Upright 55 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous medium brown and light chocolate with generous traces of mint red remaining, mostly on the obverse. The only marks are two spots of shallow crud at the bottom of the inner hair bun. EDS, die state a, with fine die lines at the bottom of NE in ONE. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Matthews Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 finer: 1 in 64+, 1 in 65. Value $275 - UP Ex Douglas F. Bird-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/1/1998:773-Robert E. Matthews Collection-Matthews Estate (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $390
Lot 939		1855 N-4 R1 Upright 55 NGC graded MS63 Red. Frosty mint red fading to light steel brown, about 75% of the original mint color remaining. Would rate a higher grade but there are small spots of darker toning scattered over both sides. In addition there are specks of carbon in a few of the spots on the reverse, the largest one at the feet of AM in AMERICA. Sharply struck EDS, die state a, before any die cracks on the reverse. Our grade is MS63. The attribution is noted on the NGC label. Pop 1; 6 finer in MSRD for the variety, 5 in 64, 1 in 65. Value $725 - UP Ex Doug Strain. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $750
Lot 940		1855 N-4 R1 Upright 55 PCGS graded MS63 Red & Brown. Lustrous mellowed mint red fading to steel brown and chocolate. About half the obverse and 20% of the reverse show mint color. There is a large spot of brown toning between star 5 and the coronet and a dark olive area at star 11, and a smaller spot midway between stars 1 & 2. The only other mark is a tiny scratch or struck-through line on the upright of the 1 in the date. The reverse is flawless. EDS, die state a, before any die cracks or rim breaks. Our grade is MS62. Value $350 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $324
Lot 941		1855 N-4 R1 Upright 55 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty light to medium steel brown with traces of mellowed mint red showing on both sides, mostly on the reverse. There are a few swipes of darker brown toning on the obverse and a couple spots of darker toning on the upper part of the reverse. Sharply struck EDS, die state a, before any die cracks or rim cuds. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Matthews Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 4; 3 finer: 2 in 65, 1 in 66. Value $250 - UP From the Robert E. Matthews Collection-Matthews Estate. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $360
Lot 942		1855 N-4 R1 Upright 55 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous olive and bluish steel brown with traces of mint red showing on both sides. Satiny mint frost covers this cent and the eye appeal is excellent. Would be choice if not for a stain in the leaf under the second S in STATES. EDS, die state a. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Matthews Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 4; 3 finer: 2 in 65, 1 in 66. Value $250 - UP From the Robert E. Matthews Collection-Matthews Estate. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $348
Lot 943		Pair of 1855 Cents with Upright 55. Includes N-4 R1 LDS (f) with four clearly defined rim cud breaks on the reverse VF35, and N-5 R5- EDS (a) EF40 sharpness net VF30 for rim nicks and recoloring. Lot of 2 coins. Value $175 - UP Both from the Robert E. Matthews Collection-Matthews Estate. The N-5 is ex J. R. Grellman-McCawley & Grellman Auctions 9/21/1991:196 (lot ticket included). View details	Realized $104
Lot 944		Trio of 1855 Cents with Upright 55. Includes N-5 R5- MDS (a+) EF40, N-7 R1 EDS (a) EF45+, and N-13 R2 E-MDS (b) VF35. All are slightly sharper with minor defects. Lot of 3 coins. Value $275 - UP All from the Robert E. Matthews Collection-Matthews Estate. View details	Realized $252
Lot 945		1855 N-7 R1 Upright 55 PCGS graded MS63 Brown, CAC Approved. Choice frosty tan and light steel brown. Essentially flawless except for a very shallow low spot on the neck and cheek (caused by debris/lubricant on the die). Sharply struck M-LDS, die state c, with a couple faint die cracks on the reverse. Our grade is AU58. The attribution and Matthews Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 7 finer: 4 in 64, 3 in 65. Value $200 - UP Ex Stack's 4/30/1996:299-Robert E. Matthews Collection-Matthews Estate (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $276
Lot 946		1855 N-8 R3 Upright 55 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Very attractive frosty medium brown and light chocolate with traces of mint red remaining on both sides. The notable marks are a couple faint scratches on the jaw, a thin nick on star 8, and a shallow planchet flake on the rim at star 4. Only the planchet flake is visible to the unaided eye. EDS, die state a, with fine die lines from the dentils to ATE in STATES. Our grade is MS62+, CC#5 in the Grellman census. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. Pop 2; 1 finer in 66 for MSBN. Value $350 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $528
Lot 947		1855 N-9 R1 Italic 55 with Knob-on-Ear PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Choice lustrous light steel brown with underlying mellowed mint red showing in the fields and protected areas. Satiny mint frost covers this cent, even the highpoints of the devices, and the eye appeal is outstanding. The best identifying mark, and it is barely visible, is a speck of darker toning at the junction of the forelock and front edge of the coronet. MDS, die state e. The "Knob" break at the top of the ear is fully formed and sticks out quite a bit, and the branch under the Y is outlined by die cracks but has not yet started to rise. A wonderful example of this very popular "Redbook" variety. It appears the folks at PCGS may have been a bit "tight" on this one. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#3 honors in the Grellman census. The attribution and Matthews Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 4; 5 finer: 3 in 65, 1 in 65+, 1 in 66. Value $900 - UP Ex Steve Ivy Auctions 8/12/1983:1257-Douglas F. Bird, 1997 EAC Sale, lot 433-John MacDonald-Denis Loring 1/1999-Robert E. Matthews Collection-Matthews Estate (EAC Sale lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,280
Lot 948		1855 N-9 R1 Italic 55 with Knob-on-Ear PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Frosty medium steel brown and light chocolate. The only mark is a spot of darker toning and crud in the field off the main curl. LDS, die state f. The knob break at the top of the ear is pronounced and the branch of the knob below the Y is raised. A nice example of this popular "Redbook" variety. Our grade is AU55. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $504
Lot 949		1855 N-10 R1 Italic 55 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Frosty medium brown and light chocolate with slightly darker chocolate toning on the left side of the obverse. The only mark is a thin horizontal nick over the upper loop in the wreath ribbon. Sharply struck with smooth, hard fields on both sides. EDS. Star 6 is weak due to a clog in the die at that spot (the so-called 12-Star die state). Our grade is MS60+. The attribution and Matthews Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 13 finer. Value $275 - UP Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions 7/31/1993:430-Robert E. Matthews Collection-Matthews Estate (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $396
Lot 950		1855 N-11 R6- Italic 55 PCGS Proof, Unc Detail Spot Removed. A very sharp cent but the obverse was lightly cleaned long ago, possibly to remove a couple spots, and it has retoned light olive with hints of reddish steel in protected areas. The reverse is a more natural olive and bluish steel with medium brown toning on the devices. The reverse fields are nicely reflective while the fields on the obverse are only slightly reflective thanks to the old cleaning. The best identifying mark is a tiny planchet flake on the rim above the second T in STATES. Our grade is Proof-55. The attribution and Matthews Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. Only 2 Proofs of the variety graded at PCGS. Value $3,000 - UP Ex Jack H. Robinson, Superior 1/29/1989:1805-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions 7/31/1993:431-Robert E. Matthews Collection-Matthews Estate (includes the Brown collection envelope and both lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,760
Lot 951		1855 N-12 R1 Upright 55 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown, CAC Approved. Choice frosty mint red fading to light steel brown with at least a third of the mint color remaining. The planchet is covered with satiny luster and this cent offers great eye appeal. The only defects are a few specks of darker toning on the obverse and a tiny piece of crud stuck on the middle of the neck. MDS, die state b. The fine diagonal die lines from the inner curl are gone. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#2 honors in the Grellman census. The attribution and Matthews Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; none finer. Value $500 - UP Ex 1994 EAC Sale, lot 586-Robert E. Matthews Collection-Matthews Estate (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $732
Lot 952		1855 N-13 R2 Upright 55 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty bluish steel brown and olive with mint red covering about 25% of the planchet. The notable marks are a thin nick on the rim at star 5 and a stain of darker toning on the leaf below TE in STATES. Otherwise this cent is choice. LDS, die state b. Most of the diagonal die lines on the reverse are gone but a few faint ones remain visible from the right top of the E in ONE. Our grade is MS62+, tied for CC#2 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Matthews Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; the only RB graded at PCGS. Value $550 - UP Ex 1997 EAC Sale, lot 437-Robert E. Matthews Collection-Matthews Estate (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $720
Lot 953		1856 N-1 R1 Italic 5 PCGS graded MS63 Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty light olive and steel brown with traces of faded mint red on both sides. No spots or stains, only a few microscopic contact marks visible under magnification. A dull tick on the center of the eyebrow can help identify this cent. MDS, die state b. The die lines over UN are gone but there are no rim cuds on the reverse. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Matthews Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 3 finer: 1 in 64, 1 in 64+, 1 in 65. Value $250 - UP Ex Walter Dudgeon, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 7/30/1994:510-Robert E. Matthews Collection-Matthews Estate (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $360
Lot 954		1856 N-2 R1 Italic 5 PCGS graded MS65+ Red & Brown. Choice lustrous light steel brown with a third of the planchet showing slightly faded mint red, mostly on the reverse. Satiny mint frost covers this cent and the eye appeal is outstanding. No spots or stains, and the only mark is a small nick off the end of the wreath stem. Would rate a higher grade if the tip of the coronet was fully struck. MDS, die state d, with very fine die cracks through several of the stars. Our grade is MS63+, tied for CC#7 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Matthews Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; none finer. Value $600 - UP Ex Bowers & Ruddy 4/8/1978:2295-Douglas F. Bird, 1997 EAC Sale, lot 440-Robert E. Matthews Collection-Matthews Estate (includes the EAC sale lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,110
Lot 955		Trio of 1856 Cents with Italic 5 grading AU50. Includes N-2 R1 LDS (f), N-16 R2+ E-MDS (a), and N-21 R2- M-LDS (b). All are very close to mint state sharpness but are recolored. Lot of 3 coins. Value $250 - UP All from the Robert E. Matthews Collection-Matthews Estate. View details	Realized $384
Lot 956		Trio of 1856 Cents grading AU50. Includes N-2 R1 Italic 5 M-LDS (e), N-6 R1 Upright 5 M-LDS (c), and N-19 R2 Italic 5 MDS (b). The N-6 is sharper with defects; the other two are very nice. Lot of 3 coins. Value $250 - UP All from the Robert E. Matthews Collection-Matthews Estate. View details	Realized $360
Lot 957		1856 N-3 R1 Italic 5 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Glossy light olive with mellowed red showing in protected areas on both sides. No spots, stains, or notable contact marks. Looks mint state but there is a hint of rub on the very highest points of the portrait. M-LDS, die state e, with die cracks on both sides but no rim cud. Our grade is AU58+, very close to MS60. The attribution and Matthews Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 3 finer in 65. Value $225 - UP Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions 8/16/1991:305-Robert E. Matthews Collection-Matthews Estate (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $252
Lot 958		Group of Six 1856 Cents. Includes N-3 R1 Italic 5 EDS (b) VF35, N-9 R3 Upright 5 M-LDS (b) VF30, N-17 R2 Italic 5 MDS (b) VF35, N-20 R3+ Upright 5 EDS (a) VF35, N-20 R3+ Upright 5 MDS (b) VF20, and N-22 R5 Italic 5 MDS (a) F15. Some are slightly sharper with defects. Lot of 6 coins. Value $225 - UP All from the Robert E. Matthews Collection-Matthews Estate. View details	Realized $480
Lot 959		1856 N-4 R3 Italic 5 PCGS graded AU58. Choice glossy light chocolate brown with hints of underlying very faded mint color on the reverse. Smooth and very attractive with mint state eye appeal, but there is a trace of friction on the highest points of the devices. Just a few tiny ticks in the field before the portrait, none notable. M-LDS, die state b. Our grade is AU58. A cent that may have been underappreciated by PCGS. Comes with a great provenance. The attribution and Matthews Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 3 finer: 2 in 63, 1 in 65. Value $275 - UP Ex Howard R. Newcomb-Floyd T. Starr, 1949 ANA Sale, lot 1981-Willard C. Blaisdell-Del Bland 11/1976-Cliff Kolbus, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 7/31/1993:439--G. Lee Kuntz, Superior 10/6/1991:651-Wesley A. Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/1998:498-Robert E. Matthews Collection-Matthews Estate (includes the Kuntz and Rasmussen collection envelopes and all three lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $228
Lot 960		1856 N-5 R5- Italic 5 PCGS graded Proof-62 Brown, CAC GOLD Approved. Golden tan and light rose. No spots or stains, but there are faint hairlines from a light cleaning. The fields on both sides are moderately reflective. A pair of microscopic specks at the dentils above star 8 can help identify this cent. Our grade is Proof-58. The attribution and Matthews Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 finer in 65. Only 3 graded for the variety at PCGS. Value $3,000 - UP Ex Abe Kosoff-G. Lee Kuntz, Superior 10/6/1991:652-Robert E. Matthews Collection-Matthews Estate (includes the Kuntz collection envelope and lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,600
Lot 961		Trio of 1856 Cents grading AU58. Includes N-6 R1 Upright 5 EDS (a), N-12 R1 Upright 5 MDS (b), and N-14 R1 Italic 5 MDS (b) ex Herman Halpern. All have mint state eye appeal but were nicely recolored. Lot of 3 coins. Value $350 - UP All from the Robert E. Matthews Collection-Matthews Estate (includes the Halpern:765 lot ticket). View details	Realized $348
Lot 962		1856 N-7 R2 Upright 5 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Glossy steel brown and light chocolate with faded mint red in protected areas on both sides. The only marks are a spot of darker toning on star 11 and a tiny nick on the rim under star 1. M-LDS, die state b. Very shallow low spots cover much of the field on the obverse (low spots are quite common on the obverse of this variety). Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Matthews Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 3 finer: 2 in 64, 1 in 65. Value $250 - UP Ex Douglas F. Bird 6/1992-Gary M. Ruttenberg, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 8/19/1995:787-Robert E. Matthews Collection-Matthews Estate (includes the Ruttenberg collection envelope and lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $288
Lot 963		1856 N-8 R4- Upright 5 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Lustrous medium steel brown with faded mint red in protected areas on the reverse. No spots or stains, just a few tiny contact marks. The notable ones are two tiny ticks at the chin, another in the hair above the B, and a thin horizontal nick under EN in CENT. MDS, die state b, with a faint die crack at ME in AMERICA. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Matthews Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 finer in 65. Value $300 - UP Ex McCawley & Grellman Mail Bid Sale 6/14/1994:238-Robert E. Matthews Collection-Matthews Estate (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $360
Lot 964		1856 N-9 R3 Upright 5 PCGS graded MS65 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous steel brown and light olive with at least 10% of the planchet showing mint red. No spots, stains, or notable contact marks. A tiny diagonal struck-through line right of the upper point of star 13 is the best identifying mark, and you need a strong glass to see it. M-LDS, die state d, with numerous die cracks on the reverse. There are a few very tiny low spots on the neck, as struck. The doubled die feature on the obverse is obvious, especially on the eyelid and the lowest curl on the neck (a real doubled die, not machine doubling). A very nice example of this variety. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#2 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Matthews Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; none finer. Value $650 - UP From the Robert E. Matthews Collection-Matthews Estate. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,040
Lot 965		Group of Five 1856 Cents grading EF40 to EF45. Includes N-9 R3 Upright 5 MDS (b), N-16 R2+ Italic 5 MDS (b), N-17 R2 Italic 5 EDS (a), N-18 R1 Italic 5 E-MDS (b), N-18 R1 Italic 5 M-LDS (c) ex Naftzger. A nice group, all glossy brown and chocolate with smooth surfaces. Lot of 5 coins. Value $200 - UP All from the Robert E. Matthews Collection-Matthews Estate. View details	Realized $408
Lot 966		1856 N-10 R1 Upright 5 PCGS graded MS63 Red & Brown. Frosty mint red fading to steel brown on the devices with more than a third of the planchet showing mint red. There is a swipe of bluish steel toning in the field before the forehead, a pair of ticks on the eyebrow, and a small scratch well hidden at the dentil tips over TED in UNITED. MDS, die state b. Our grade is MS60+. The attribution and Matthews Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 3 finer: 1 in 64, 2 in 65. Value $350 - UP Ex Chris McCawley, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 1/5/1991:263-Gary M. Ruttenberg, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 8/19/1995:790-Robert E. Matthews Collection-Matthews Estate (includes the Ruttenberg collection envelope and both lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $348
Lot 967		1856 N-10 R1 Upright 5 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Lustrous medium brown and light chocolate with subtle hints of light bluish steel overtone. Peeps of faded mint red remain visible on the reverse. The only notable mark is a tiny swipe of darker toning in the field between the lips and star 3. LDS, die state c. The die lines from the dentils over the R in AMERICA are gone. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Matthews Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 6 finer: 2 in 64, 4 in 65. Value $250 - UP Ex Thomas D. Reynolds 7/1989-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions 1/7/1995:739-Robert E. Matthews Collection-Matthews Estate (includes the Brown collection envelope and lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $276
Lot 968		1856 N-11 R1 Upright 5 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Highly lustrous sea green and light olive. A very attractive cent, a classic "greenie." No spots, stains, or contact marks. A shallow planchet flake on star 2 is the best identifying mark. M-LDS, die state b. The fields are flowlined and the spike from the left top of the R in AMERICA is gone. Our grade is MS62+, tied for CC#5 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Matthews Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 1 finer in 65. Value $325 - UP Ex Chris McCawley FPL May 1991-Gary M. Ruttenberg, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 8/19/1995:791-Robert E. Matthews Collection-Matthews Estate (includes the Ruttenberg collection envelope and lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $990
Lot 969		1856 N-12 R1+ Upright 5 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Frosty light olive and steel brown with a trace of very faded mint color remaining visible on the reverse. Looks flawless to the unaided eye and the eye appeal is exceptional. A glass reveals a small horizontal nick on the chin and a tiny pinprick low on the neck. Sharply struck MDS, die state b. Our grade is MS60+. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. Population 3, None finer at PCGS in Brown. Value $350 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $528
Lot 970		1856 N-13 R2 Italic 5 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Frosty light olive brown and bluish steel with mellowed mint red in some of the protected areas on both sides. No spots or stains, but there are small lint marks in the field before the neck and mouth (created by lint or other fine debris on the die). In addition there is a shallow low spot covering the field from star 9 down to below star 11 (as struck). The reverse is essentially flawless except for minor strike weakness on the leaves under STATES. E-MDS, die state b. The strong die line down from the O in ONE is dull but clearly visible. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#8 in the Grellman census. Previously housed in a PCGS holder graded MS62RB (PCGS label #1920.62/9219745). The attribution and Matthews Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 1 finer in 65. Value $250 - UP Ex Becker & Kuenhert 1/1991-Wesley A. Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/1998:509-Robert E. Matthews Collection-Matthews Estate (includes the Rasmussen collection envelope and lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $264
Lot 971		1856 N-16 R2+ PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Lustrous mint red fading to light steel brown on the highpoints with about two-thirds of the mint color remaining visible. There are some tiny specks of darker toning (not carbon) scattered over both sides. A spot under the E in ONE can help identify this cent. The only other notable mark is a nick-like planchet chip in the dentils over the right side of star 8 (as struck). MDS, die state b. The earlier die lines under the 18 are gone (Newcomb's old #15). A very nice cent. Our grade is MS63+, tied for CC#1 honors in the Grellman census. And this example has more mint color than any other example in his census. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. Pop 1; 1 finer in 65 for MSRB. Value $650 - UP Discovered by Lee J. Bellisario. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $930
Lot 972		1856 N-18 R1 Italic 5 PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Frosty medium brown and light chocolate. Nearly flawless with excellent eye appeal. The only notable mark is a tiny rim nick below the end of the wreath stem. M-LDS, die state c. The fields are flowlined but there is no rim cud on the reverse. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Matthews Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 2 finer in 64. Value $250 - UP Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions 1/9/1993:448-Robert E. Matthews Collection-Matthews Estate (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $216
Lot 973		1857 N-1 R1 Large Date MS60. A lustrous mint state cent that may have been dipped long ago. Mostly frosty red blending to light steel brown on the devices. The only mark is a spot of light corrosion in the leaves under ST in STATES. M-LDS, die state b. An impressive-looking cent in spite of the questionable color. Value $400 - UP Ex Douglas F. Bird-Gary M. Ruttenberg, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 8/19/1995:806-Robert E. Matthews Collection-Matthews Estate (includes the Ruttenberg collection envelope and lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $480
Lot 974		1857 N-1 R1 Large Date PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Frosty medium brown. The only marks are a spot of crud just left of star 1 (probably removable) and a spot of darker toning on the upper part of the A in STATES. Looks mint state but there is a hint of friction on the highest points of the portrait. Nicely struck EDS, die state a. The stray punching in the dentils below the 8 is clear. Our grade is AU58. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $516

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