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Sale 51
Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction
| The Naftzger Collection Cont'd |
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Lot 200 |
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1827 N-11 R1 PCGS graded MS64BN. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Lustrous light brown and tan with bluish steel overtones in protected areas and a swipe of darker steel brown toning down the cheek. The fields are covered with attractive satiny mint frost and the eye appeal is excellent. The only marks are two pinpricks on the T in UNITED. MDS with crumbling at the forehead but none tucked under the end of the nose. Our grade is MS62. PCGS Population 2; 1 finer in 66BN.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Source unknown. Comes with Ted's collection envelope marked "PCGS MS64BN" but without an acquisition date or seller's name, which suggests this cent was acquired late in his collecting career.
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$2,185 |
Lot 201 |
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1827 N-11 R1 PCGS graded MS64BN. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Frosty light olive brown with overtones of sea green. Satiny mint luster covers the fields and the only marks are a few faint splashes of reddish chocolate and olive brown tones delicately blended into the attractive obverse toning. LDS with additional crumbling tucked under the end of the nose in addition to the earlier crumbling on the forehead. Finest of those examples known struck from the late state of the dies. Called MS65 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #21207. Bland says MS63 and tied for CC#2. Our grade is MS63. PCGS Population 2; 1 finer in 66BN.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex New England Rare Coin Galleries-Garry F. Fitzgerald-Dr. Wayne G. Slife, Lester Merkin 10/6/72:578-William Mitkoff 11/3/72-C. Douglas Smith-Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz 3/80 "in an exchange involving CC2 S-56" as noted on Ted's envelope.
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$2,243 |
Lot 202 |
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1827 N-12 R5 PCGS graded MS64BN. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Frosty light chocolate brown very delicately mottled with slightly darker chocolate brown tones. The fields are covered with satiny mint luster and the eye appeal is excellent. The only marks are a small nick-like planchet void under the right edge of the eye and a shallow planchet flake on the eyebrow (both as struck), plus a small patch of darker olive toning at the upper right point of star 7. Nicely struck EDS without the usually seen die crack between the 1 & 8 in the date up to the ear. The reverse fields are hard and slightly reflective thanks to the new reverse die placed into use for this marriage, and the ever-present die crack through CA and stem to the ribbon is faint. A truly remarkable example of this rarity. Called MS60 and CC#1 by a full 30 points in the Bland census. Noyes says AU50 and CC#1 by 15 points, his photo #21351. Our grade is AU58, very close to mint state. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $10,000-UP.
Ex Homer K. Downing, 1952 ANA Sale 8/18/52:2170-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76-Del Bland 9/76.
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$20,700 |
Lot 203 |
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1828 N-1 R1 PCGS graded MS63BN. PCGS graded MS-63 Brown. Glossy olive and chocolate with bluish steel overtones, the toning subtly mottled between the lighter and darker shades on the obverse. The only notable defects are a faint contact marks over the 82 in the date and a shallow scratch under those numerals. Both marks are perfectly blended into the natural toning and are not visible to the unaided eye. EDS. The obverse fields are smooth and slightly reflective while the reverse fields show fine flowlines (the reverse die is worn from use in an earlier marriage). Called MS60 and CC#3 in the Bland census. Noyes says AU50 and tied for CC#8, his photo #28757. Our grade is AU55. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $600-UP.
Ex B. Max Mehl 6/1945:1777-Sheraton Coin Co., 1947 ANA Sale, lot 1631 (as a Proof)-T. James Clarke, Abe Kosoff 4/56:222 (as a Proof)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., Abe Kosoff 3/57:703-R. E. Naftzger, Jr.-Abe Kosoff 1958 ANA Sale, lot 541-Dr. James O. Sloss, Abe Kosoff 10/21/59:172 (as a Proof)-"a N. H. man"-Abe Kosoff 12/77. (Ted's envelope identifies this piece as "Lt & med. olive Proof".).
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$2,530 |
Lot 204 |
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1828 N-2 R2 PCGS graded MS65RB. PCGS graded MS-65 Red & Brown. The obverse is slightly faded mint red blending to light steel brown on the devices with about 40% of the red remaining. The reverse is a very attractive frosty light chocolate with underlying very faded mint color peeking through in the protected areas. The surfaces are lustrous and the eye appeal is outstanding. The only marks are a small spot of slightly darker toning over star 3 and a thin, faint streak of slightly brighter toning from an extremely light scuff across the bust to the curl at star 13. Otherwise this cent is essentially flawless. Sharply struck E-MDS with microscopic die flowlines in the fields near the dentils but no die crack from the second 8 to the curl over star 13. The fine repunching at the bases of the 828 is clear. The portrait is sharply impressed and all the stars show full radial lines. A great cent. Called MS65 choice and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #21018. Bland says MS65 and CC#1. Our grade is MS65. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.
Ex Dr. George P. French, B. Max Mehl 1929 FPL, lot 478-T. James Clarke 1944-B. Max Mehl 6/1945:1778-McPherson, Stack's 2/53:183-Dr. Cass ("Empire Sale"), Stack's 11/57:238-Emanuel Taylor 10/60.
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$10,350 |
Lot 205 |
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1828 N-3 R2 PCGS graded MS64BN. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Lustrous tan and light brown with overtones of light bluish steel, especially on the obverse. Traces of frosty reddish tan faded down from mint color show in the protected areas on both sides. There are a few microscopic ticks close over the nostril, a splash of darker olive brown toning under the wreath ribbon, and an extremely faint planchet lamination that meanders from above star 5 across the coronet and hair to star 11, as struck. Sharply struck EDS before the usually present fine die crack from star 8 down to the bun. Called MS62 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #21153. Bland says MS63 and CC#1. Our grade is MS60+. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Anderson Dupont, Stack's 9/24/54:666-Emanuel Taylor 10/60.
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$2,530 |
Lot 206 |
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1828 N-4 R4 VF20. VF-20. At least ten points sharper with very fine granularity covering the planchet. There are a few shallow contact marks high on the neck near the earlobe and a small spot of raised verdigris at the bottom of the inner hair bun. Slightly glossy medium brown and light chocolate with darker olive brown in the protected areas. The color and eye appeal are better than you would expect for a piece with imperfect surfaces. MDS. Called VF35 net VF20 and tied for CC#5 in the Noyes census, his photo #21423. Bland says net VF25 and tied for CC#3.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Henry C. Hines (who found it in a Henry Chapman junk box 11/1934)-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76-Del Bland 9/76. Comes with a tiny piece of paper dated December 1934 with Newcomb's unique handwriting calling this variety "extra rare".
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$661 |
Lot 207 |
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1828 N-5 R2 PCGS graded MS66BN. PCGS graded MS-66 Brown. Beautiful medium brown and light chocolate with underlying slightly faded red covering much of the obverse. The luster and eye appeal of this cent are outstanding. The only notable mark is a tiny swipe of darker toning in the field left of the coronet. Sharply struck E-MDS with a very faint die crack through the top of TED and crisp dentils around both sides. A remarkable cent. Called MS65 and finest known by a full 5 points in the Noyes and Bland census lists, Noyes photo #21216. Our grade is MS65. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
Ex A. J. Fink (dealer from Dayton, Ohio)-T. James Clarke 10/1954.
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$19,550 |
Lot 208 |
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1828 N-6 R1 PCGS graded MS64BN. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Lustrous golden tan and brown blending to light chocolate on the highpoints. A light nick on the cheek right of the lower lip, a small spot of darker chocolate toning close above the center dot on the reverse, and a tiny nick under the E in STATES are the best identifying marks. Sharply struck MDS with a faint die crack meandering from the bust tip to the lower right point of star 1. Tiny lumps caused by die rust cover the obverse, as always on this variety. Full radial lines show in all the stars and the dentils are sharp around both sides. The so-called 28 over 88 feature, which in reality is a misplaced 8 punched at the left side of the 2, is obvious. Called MS65 choice and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #21253. Bland says MS65 as well but tied for CC#2 in his list. Our grade is MS63. PCGS Population 1; 1 finer in 65BN.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Rodney T. Grove-Nofal Kling, Cape Kennedy Medals 1976 EAC Sale, lot 76-Tom Morley-Del Bland-Jack Beymer 7/15/78-Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz 5/5/79-C. Douglas Smith 5/8/83.
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$2,415 |
Lot 209 |
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1828 N-6 R1 PCGS graded MS65BN. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. Highly lustrous bluish steel and chocolate with faded mint color in protected areas, especially on the reverse. Excellent eye appeal with nearly flawless surfaces. A splash of slightly darker toning in the field touching the top of star 11 and another at the foot of the first T in STATES are the only marks. LDS with additional die cracks from the tip of the coronet through star 6 to the dentils and another up from the outer hair bun to the dentils right of star 9. The stray 8 punched at the left edge of the 2 (the so-called 28 over 88 overdate) remains visible. Tiny lumps caused by die rust are scattered over the obverse, as always on this variety. Called MS65 choice and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #21819. Bland says MS63 and tied for CC#3. Our grade is MS64. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex RARCOA 11/72-Jerry A. Bobbe 2/2/79.
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$2,128 |
Lot 210 |
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1828 N-7 R3 PCGS graded MS66BN. PCGS graded MS-66 Brown. Highly lustrous medium brown with light bluish steel overtones. Faded mint color remains visible in protected areas on both sides, mostly on the obverse. Outstanding eye appeal with virtually flawless satiny surfaces. The best identifying marks are a thin, very light diagonal nick under the left edge of the earlobe and a small patch of lighter golden tan toning over the T in CENT. Sharply struck E-MDS without the tiny lumps caused by die rust on the obverse. Fine radial die flowlines cover the fields near the dentils. The misplaced 8 under the left side of the 2 (the so-called 28 over 88 overdate) is clear. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #21441. Bland also calls this one MS63 but has it as CC#1 by itself. Our grade is MS65. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $3,000-UP.
Ex Howard R. Newcomb, J. C. Morgenthau 5/16/45:598-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:212.
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$9,488 |
Lot 211 |
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1828 N-7 R3 PCGS graded MS66BN. PCGS graded MS-66 Brown. Lustrous light chocolate and steel brown with faint hints of very faded mint color in some of the protected areas on both sides. A tiny nick just right of the eye is the only defect on otherwise flawless surfaces. Excellent eye appeal. M-LDS with tiny lumps caused by die rust covering the obverse. This die must have been taken out of service for a while and left unprotected while it rusted before being recalled to duty. The obverse fields are reflective thanks to a fresh die polishing, no doubt intended to smooth out the effects of the rust. Called MS63 choice and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #21254. Bland says MS60+ and tied for CC#2. Our grade is MS63+. PCGS Population 1; 1 finer in 66BN.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex George H. Earle, H. C. Chapman 6/25/1912:3496-Henry A. Sternberg, M. H. Bolender (Mail Bid Sale) 3/2/56:1640-Louis Helfenstein, Lester Merkin 8/14/64:124-E. Yale Clarke, Stack's 10/25/75:93.
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$2,243 |
Lot 212 |
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1828 N-8 R3 PCGS graded MS64RB. PCGS graded MS-64 Red & Brown. Frosty bluish steel brown faded down from mint red, about a third of the obverse showing mint color while the reverse displays maybe 10% of the slightly faded frosty red. There is a collection of tiny ticks in the field right of star 4 with a few more on the chin, a small spot of dark toning at the left point of star 3, and a speck of reddish carbon at the left top of the N in UNITED. Otherwise this cent is free of notable marks and the eye appeal is excellent. Sharply struck EDS with crisp dentils on both sides and no die crack through the tops of TED. Called MS60+ and CC#1 in the Bland census. Noyes says AU50 and tied for CC#2 behind the AU55 example in the ANS, his photo #21486. Our grade is MS62. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $3,000-UP.
Ex Garry F. Fitzgerald 1/17/68-C. Douglas Smith-Jerry A. Bobbe 4/75-Myles Z. Gerson 7/80. (The Doug Smith note on the envelope says this piece came from James G. Macallister sometime prior to Fitzgerald, but this is not confirmed.).
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$2,990 |
Lot 213 |
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1828 N-9 R4 PCGS graded MS65RB. PCGS graded MS-65 Red & Brown. Lustrous mint red fading to steel and light chocolate brown with 25% of the original color remaining on the obverse, 50% on the reverse. The only marks are a few tiny spots of darker toning in the field close before the face, some more over the T in CENT, and a tiny pinscratch close over the upper right point of star 11. Great eye appeal. Nicely struck, only two of the stars not showing full radial lines. E-MDS. The dentils are crisp around both sides and the fine die lines at F-A are clear. Called MS65 choice and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #21243. Bland says MS65 and CC#1 as well. According to Noyes, there are only 2 other examples in mint state, both MS62, and Bland's census lists this piece as the only confirmed mint state example. Our grade is MS64+, close to MS65. No matter how you look at it, this one is the undisputed finest known for the variety. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
Ex "The South Shore Hoard"-H. E. Morey 9/1900-Allison W. Jackman-Henry Chapman 6/28/1918:767-Virgil M. Brand-Charles Green (Ruth Green) 11/26/51.
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$10,063 |
Lot 214 |
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1828 N-10 R1 PCGS graded MS64BN. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Attractive lustrous light olive blending to darker bluish steel brown and olive. The fields are satiny and offer outstanding eye appeal. It is difficult to find an identifying mark on this cent, so a microscopic V-shaped pre-striking planchet mark on the bottom neck just left of the curl will have to suffice. MDS with fine die flowlines covering the fields on both sides. Called MS65 choice and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #35912. Our grade is MS63. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $3,000-UP.
Ex Lester 10/19/66:152-C. Douglas Smith 5/8/83. (The collection envelope says, in Doug's usual typed style, "Finest by far ever seen of the variety--certainly unexcelled and in all probability unmatched.").
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$27,600 |
Lot 215 |
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1828 N-11 R2 PCGS graded MS64RB. PCGS graded MS-64 Red & Brown. Lustrous mint red fading to bluish steel brown, half the slightly faded red remaining on the obverse, 25% on the reverse. This is a gem cent except for a small splash of carbon-infused toning under star 3 and a smaller spot tucked inside the upper right points of star 2. Otherwise this is a truly spectacular piece that still offers outstanding eye appeal. MDS. The details are sharply impressed except for stars 4-6, which do not have all their radial lines. Called MS65+ and CC#1 in the Bland census. Noyes says MS60 and tied for CC#2, his photo #21306. Our grade is MS63. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Barney Bluestone 11/33-Nicholas Hoffman, M. H. Bolender 2/23/52:736.
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$6,900 |
Lot 216 |
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1828 N-12 R3+ PCGS graded MS65BN. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. Frosty light to medium brown blending to light chocolate on the highpoints. The fields are covered with satiny mint luster and the eye appeal is excellent. No marks or other defects are visible to the unaided eye, but the highest points of the design do show a hint of rub. The best identifying marks are a tiny, barely visible planchet chip on the cheek right of the nostril and a pair of microscopic specks of carbon well hidden over the T in LIBERTY, plus a few tiny streaks of darker toning below CE in CENT. LDS with the die crack at CA passing through the stem, ribbon, and the base of UNITED. Called MS60 and CC#1 by a full 25 points in the Bland census. Noyes says AU50 and CC#1 by 15 points, his photo #21063. Our grade is AU58. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.
Ex New Netherlands Coin Co #56, 6/27/62:565 (via Richard Picker).
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$6,325 |
Lot 217 |
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1829 N-1 R3 PCGS graded MS64RB. PCGS graded MS-64 Red & Brown. Frosty mint red mellowing to light bluish steel brown and light chocolate, about half the red showing on the obverse, 10% on the reverse. No spots or stains, but there are a few marks, including several light contact marks on the cheek, a few more under star 8, and a pre-striking planchet void on the bust tip. Great luster and eye appeal, but the few marks keep this from being a gem cent. MDS with a fine die crack at ER in AMERICA to the dentils over the right side of the M. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 honors in the Noyes census, his photo #35900. Our grade is MS62+. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Tony Terranova 9/10/91.
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$10,638 |
Lot 218 |
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1829 N-2 R2 PCGS graded MS65BN. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. Lustrous steel brown and light chocolate with overtones of bluish steel on the reverse. The surfaces are covered with satiny mint frost and the strike is very sharp. Unfortunately there are specks of darker toning in the field before the portrait, strongest around star 3. Otherwise this cent is choice. MDS. The die cracks at stars 1-4 and 11-13 are clear and the fields are covered with microscopic die flowlines. Called MS60 and tied for CC#4 in the Noyes census, his photo #20575. Bland says MS60+ and tied for CC#2 among the confirmed examples. Our grade is MS62. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex T. James Clarke-B. Max Mehl 4/1949:2400-Agnew-Abe Kosoff 12/9/52:770.
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$3,220 |
Lot 219 |
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1829 N-3 R3 PCGS graded MS64BN. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Small Letters Reverse. Lustrous light chocolate and steel brown. No spots, stains, or contact marks. This cent is flawless except for the usual weak strike on the stars, along the top of the head, at the curl over the date, and along the lower part of the wreath. Late die state. The fields are flowlined and all 3 of the A's in the reverse legend are filled. Called AU55 and finest known by 10 points in the Noyes census, his photo #21036. Bland also says AU55 and CC#1. Our grade is AU55. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.
Ex James Kelly, Central States Numismatic Society Convention 4/55:470A-Emanuel Taylor 10/60.
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$12,075 |
Lot 220 |
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1829 N-4 R4 PCGS graded MS64BN. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Attractive lustrous light bluish steel brown and chocolate with slightly faded mint red showing in protected areas on both sides. The surfaces are frosty and quite attractive with only a few trivial marks. A couple tiny specks of dark toning tucked against the right edge of the hair bun, microscopic traces of greenish crud around TY in LIBERTY, and a small spot tucked between the upper left points of star 5 are the only notable marks, and they are not at all distracting. Choice except for the usual flat strike showing weakness on the lower stars, hair along the top of the head, curl over the 9 in the date, and some of the leaves in the wreath. LDS. The die crack through R in AMERICA is strong and the small rim cud breaks at stars 3-5 are clear. Called MS62 choice and CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #21126. Bland says MS60 and CC#1 among the confirmed examples. Our grade is MS60+. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $6,000-UP.
Ex Garry F. Fitzgerald-Dr. Wayne G. Slife, Lester Merkin 10/6/72:584.
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$7,475 |
Lot 221 |
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1829 N-5 R3 PCGS graded MS64BN. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Small Letters Reverse. Choice frosty steel brown and light chocolate with lighter reddish brown toning faded down from mint color covering the protected areas on both sides. Flawless except for a small swipe of slightly darker toning at the dentils over the right edge of the I in AMERICA. Early die state without any trace of crumbling in the obverse dentils. The strike is weak, as usual, on the top of the head, on the stars, and in parts of the wreath. Called MS63 choice and finest known in the Noyes census, his photo #21468. Bland says MS60 and CC#1 by 10 points over the next best example. Both census takers agree this is the only mint state example known for the variety. Our grade is MS63. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.
Ex O. B. Windau 12/54-Emanuel Taylor 10/60.
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$11,500 |
Lot 222 |
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1829 N-6 R7 (as a Bronzed Proof) PCGS graded PR65 Bronzed. PCGS graded Proof 65. Dark reddish chocolate and steel. The fields are smooth and slightly reflective, but the mirrors are not nearly as deep on the bronzed version as they are on the "normal" proofs. A small patch of microscopic carbon at RT in LIBERTY and a tiny struck-through line in the field up from the tip of the coronet (caused by a piece of thread or fine wire on the die) are the best identifying marks. The reverse is rotated 45 degrees counterclockwise from a normal head-to-foot die orientation. Listed by Denis Loring in his census of proof large cents as Proof-63 and CC#2 of the bronzed version. Our grade is Proof-63. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $20,000-UP.
Ex M. A. Brown, S. H. & H. Chapman 4/16/1897:876-W. B. Wetmore, S. H. & H. Chapman 6/27/1906:631-Henry A. Sternberg, M. H. Bolender 3/2/1956:1644.
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$32,200 |
Lot 223 |
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1829 N-6 R1 PCGS graded MS66BN. PCGS graded MS-66 Brown. Choice lustrous light bluish steel and light chocolate with ample amounts of slightly faded mint red showing in protected areas on both sides. Satiny mint frost covers the entire planchet and the eye appeal is excellent. The only marks are a very faint horizontal hairline scratch in the field off the chin and another barely visible diagonal one in the field under star 10. Sharply struck MDS showing full radial lines in all the stars and crisp hair details, even on the browlock. The dentils at stars 12-13 and the opposing ones at F-A are weakened slightly by a minor planchet clip, as struck. Called MS65 and tied for CC#1 honors with the Smithsonian example, Noyes photo #21171. Our grade is MS64+, close to MS65. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $3,000-UP.
Ex Charles Ira Bushnell, S. H. & H. Chapman 6/20/1882:2690-Davis/Graves Sale, Stack's 4/8/54:1705-Ed Urban-Lester Merkin 9/11/74:297.
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$13,225 |
Lot 224 |
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1829 N-7 R3 F12. Fine-12. Sharpness VF20 but covered with faint roughness under a frosty dark olive and steel patina. No verdigris, and the only mark is a barely visible rim bruise left of star 5. Early die state with a single "Wheelspoke" die crack on the reverse (from the dentils through the R in AMERICA into the wreath below). Noyes graded net F12, his photo #21108.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Ex George A. Gillette, Henry Chapman 12/19/1927:776-Henry C. Hines 10/28/49-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76-Del Bland 9/76.
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$288 |
Lot 225 |
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1829 N-7 R3 PCGS graded MS64BN. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Choice frosty light chocolate brown with steel brown toning on the cheek and 10% of the original mint color remaining on the reverse, 15% on the reverse. The only marks are a few small spots of slightly darker toning, including one in the field before the forehead and another under the second S in STATES. These minor spots are not at all distracting and the eye appeal of this cent is outstanding. A bit softly struck, as usual, with minor weakness on the upper part of the hair buns, on the curl over the 9, and on most of the stars as well as parts of the wreath. MDS with 4 "Wheelspoke" die cracks on the reverse, all extending from the dentils to the wreath. These are located at the R in AMERICA, the ribbon at the bottom of the wreath, just left of the first S in STATES, and through the first A in AMERICA. Called MS63 and CC#1 as the only mint state example known in the Noyes census, his photo #35901. Bland says MS60+ and CC#1. Our grade is MS63. PCGS Population 3; none finer.
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.
Ex Virgil Jackson, Kurt Krueger 4/19/1989:928 (via Tony Terranova).
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$12,650 |
Lot 226 |
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1829 N-7 R3 PCGS graded MS64BN. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Choice glossy light chocolate brown with lustrous golden tan in protected areas of the reverse. Excellent eye appeal, especially when you consider the sharp strike, which is extremely rare for the variety. A very light touch of friction on the highest points of the design from mint state. The only marks are a small spot of reddish brown toning high on the neck and a couple tiny ticks on the jawline just above the spot. Sharply struck LDS with all 5 of the "Wheelspoke" die cracks on the reverse, and the final one down through the second T in STATES is clear. Called AU55 and CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #21081. Bland says AU55 and tied for CC#3. Our grade is AU55. PCGS Population 3; none finer.
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.
Ex George Roebling, New Netherlands Coin Co. #59, 6/15/1967:1277.
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$3,680 |
Lot 227 |
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1829 N-7 R3 PCGS graded MS64BN. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Lustrous medium brown and chocolate with traces of original mint red remaining on the obverse. The only marks are a splash of reddish brown toning on the leaf under E in STATES and a smaller one on the right side of that first T. Satiny mint frost covers the fields and the eye appeal is excellent. Softly struck in the usual places, as nearly always on this variety. Terminal die state. The 5 "Wheelspoke" die cracks are strong and an additional die crack extends down through the O in ONE and E in CENT to the wreath. A weaker but clearly visible die crack shows from the base of the E in UNITED to the leaves under the adjacent I (a sixth spoke?) where it continues to meander along the wreath below the U, and a fine die crack extends down from the line below CENT to the leaf below that T. A few additional fine die cracks can be found around the wreath as well. This die was ready for the scrap heap. Called MS60 and CC#2 in the Bland census. Noyes says AU55 and tied for CC#2, his photo #20664. Our grade is MS60. PCGS Population 3; none finer.
Estimated Value $3,000-UP.
Ex Sol Kaplan Estate-Abe Kosoff-American Coin Co.-Gordon J. Wrubel 6/77.
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$3,680 |
Lot 228 |
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1829 N-8 R1 PCGS graded MS65BN. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. Highly lustrous bluish steel and chocolate brown. Essentially flawless surfaces offering outstanding eye appeal. A tiny planchet chip at the dentils over the right side of the D in UNITED is the best identifying mark, as struck. LDS with thin rim cud breaks at star 8 and star 9 plus another at CA. Struck very slightly off center to K-5. Called MS60 and tied for CC#6 in the Bland census. Noyes says AU55 and tied for CC#12, his photo #21472. Our grade is MS63. PCGS Population 1; 1 finer in 66BN.
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.
Ex O. B. Windau 4/54-Emanuel Taylor 10/60.
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$6,325 |
Lot 229 |
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1829 N-8 R1 PCGS graded MS66BN. PCGS graded MS-66 Brown. Beautiful and highly lustrous light bluish steel brown faded down from mint color with mellowed mint red bleeding through in the fields and protected areas. Satiny mint frost covers both sides and there are no defects. A faint spot of slightly darker toning over the N in ONE is the best identifying mark. Great eye appeal, a gem cent in every respect. LDS with thin rim cud breaks at stars 8 and 9 and over CA. Struck very slightly off center to K-5. Called MS65+ and CC#1 in the Bland census. Noyes says MS63 and tied for CC#3, his photo #33729. Our grade is MS65. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.
Ex "The South Shore Hoard"-H. E. Morey 9/1900-Allison W. Jackman, Henry Chapman 6/28/1918:769-Dr. George P. French, B. Max Mehl 1929 FPL, lot 491-Frank. A. Sternberg, J. C. Morgenthau 4/7/33:63-Milton A. Holmes, Stack's 10/5/60:1545-Louis Helfenstein, Lester Merkin 8/14/64:130-Dr. M. Lamar Hicks, Stack's 3/18/86:842-Walter Dudgeon, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 7/30/94:99 (via Tony Terranova).
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$50,600 |
Lot 230 |
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1829 N-9 R4 PCGS graded AU58. PCGS graded AU-58. Small Letters Reverse. Glossy steel and chocolate brown with frosty lighter steel brown toning covering the protected areas on both sides. The reverse is lustrous while the obverse is mostly glossy. A faint splash of reddish chocolate toning is at the bottom of star 8 and left of the date. E-MDS with a fine die crack arcing through star 12, ERT, the forehead, and star 4 to the dentils at both ends. Softly struck in the usual places (stars, top of the hair bun, lowest curl, and parts of the wreath). Excellent eye appeal, and the reverse looks close to mint state. Called AU55 net EF40 and tied for CC#3 overall (but finest of the earlier die state by 10 points) in the Noyes census, his photo #21879. Our grade is AU50. This variety is unknown in mint state. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex George Ramont 4/76-Myles Z. Gerson 2/10/78.
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$2,875 |
Lot 231 |
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1829 N-9 R4 PCGS graded AU55. PCGS graded AU-55. Small Letters Reverse. Glossy dark olive and chocolate brown with frosty lighter chocolate in protected areas. The surfaces are smooth and the only marks are a pair of tiny hairline scratches on the leaves right of the E in ONE. MDS. The arcing die crack from star 4 through the head to star 12 is clear and a couple additional very fine die cracks are visible from stars 2, 3, and 5. Called EF45 and tied for CC#3 in the Bland census. Noyes says EF40 net VF25, his photo #20532. Our grade is VF30. PCGS Population 1; 1 finer in 58.
Estimated Value $50-UP.
Ex Homer K. Downing 4/5/48-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76-Del Bland 9/76.
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$1,725 |
Lot 232 |
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1829 N-9 R4 PCGS graded VG10. PCGS graded VG-10. Small Letters Reverse. Glossy chocolate brown with lighter steel brown toning covering the devices. No defects, just well worn. Ted retained this cent because it was the best he found of the latest die state. An obvious die crack connects stars 1-4 and the section outside the crack at stars 1 & 2 is clearly sunken relative to the field inside this crack suggesting this section of the die was becoming a raised retained cud. Our grade is VG8. PCGS Population 1; 2 finer, 1 in 55, 1 in 58.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76-Del Bland 9/76.
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$127 |
Lot 233 |
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1830 N-1 R1 PCGS graded MS64RB. PCGS graded MS-64 Red & Brown. Light bluish steel brown with original mint red covering 20% of the obverse, slightly more of the reverse. There are a few tiny nicks on the jawline and in the field before the chin, plus a couple tiny spots of darker toning in the dentils below the date and on the left foot of the 1. Sharply struck EDS with smooth, hard fields. Fine repunching is visible on the 18 in the date and there are no die cracks at star 2. Called MS65 and CC#1 in the Bland census. Noyes says MS63 and tied for CC#2, his photo #21571. Our grade is MS64. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex George H. Earle, Henry Chapman 6/25/1912:3499-unknown-Gene Reale (who acquired it in 1953)-Jerry A. Bobbe 9/76.
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$3,565 |
Lot 234 |
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1830 N-1 R1 PCGS graded MS64BN. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Lustrous bluish steel and light chocolate brown gently woodgrained with lighter medium brown on the obverse. The only mark is a faint diagonal hairline scratch in the field right before the nose. Nicely struck except for the stars, which are usually flat in the later die states. M-LDS with a clear die crack passing through the outer points of star 2 and a weaker one from star 1 to the lower right point of star 2. Called MS60 and tied for CC#5 in the Noyes census, his photo #26943. Bland calls this one AU55. Our grade is AU58. PCGS Population 2; 1 finer in 65BN.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex New Netherlands Coin Co. #56, 6/28/62:568-Stack's-Frank Masters, RARCOA 5/14/71:232-Jack Collins, Bowers & Ruddy 10/77:901-Fitzgerald's (Louisiana) 10/79-Darwin B. Palmer-1985 EAC Sale 4/85:442-Darwin B. Palmer-1985 ANA Sale (Heritage) Lot 83-John J. Nicholas, Superior 2/2/92:552.
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$1,006 |
Lot 235 |
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1830 N-1 R1 PCGS graded MS64BN. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Glossy dark steel brown and olive. Frosty flowline luster covers the fields and protected areas. There is a diagonal nick in the center of the cheek and a dull nick on the jawline just above the throat, plus a spot of dark toning under the M in AMERICA. M-LDS with a die crack through the outer points of star 2 plus another fine one from star 1 to the lower right point of star 2. The stars are well struck with nearly full radial lines in all but a couple of the upper ones. Called AU55 by Noyes, his photo #35902. Our grade is AU58. PCGS Population 2; 1 finer in 65BN.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex A. Fritz collection 12/52-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76-Del Bland 9/76.
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$604 |
Lot 236 |
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1830 N-1 R1 PCGS graded MS65BN. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. Lustrous bluish steel and olive with very faded red showing through in protected areas. The only marks are a tiny scrape on the jawline and a microscopic planchet chip in the field midway between the nose and star 4, plus a tiny stain under the second T in STATES. A minor planchet clip affects the dentils between stars 3 & 4, as struck. MDS with a light die crack through star 2. Called MS63 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #28735. Bland says MS63 and CC#3. Our grade is MS62. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Dr. George P. French, B. Max Mehl 1929 FPL, lot 493-T. James Clarke 10/54.
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$1,380 |
Lot 237 |
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1830 N-2 R2 PCGS graded MS66BN. PCGS graded MS-66 Brown. Lustrous chocolate and light bluish steel brown with faded mint color showing in protected areas on both sides. The surfaces are satiny and the obverse is a perfect gem offering fabulous eye appeal. The reverse is not quite as attractive thanks to a minor splash of darker toning inside the wreath and another at the dentils over the first S in STATES. Sharply struck E-MDS with a die line connecting the tip of the wreath ribbon to the base of the U in UNITED. Minor doubling shows on the browlock (caused by die bounce). The tiny "earring" die flaw that dangles from the earlobe is sharp. Called MS65 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #20576. Bland says MS65 and tied for CC#1 as well. Our grade is MS65. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Henry C. Hines-Dr. William H. Sheldon-C. Douglas Smith-Jerry A. Bobbe-Myles Z. Gerson 7/1980.
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$5,175 |
Lot 238 |
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1830 N-3 R3 PCGS graded MS66BN. PCGS graded MS-66 Brown. Lustrous bluish steel and light olive brown with faded mint red remaining in protected areas. Excellent eye appeal with only a few minor marks. These include a dull nick on the top of the L in LIBERTY, a few tiny ticks under star 6 and a few more on the chin, a tiny rim nick over the second S in STATES, and a speck of dark toning at the leaf under the right foot of the second A in AMERICA. None of these marks is at all distracting and the eye appeal of this cent is outstanding. MDS with the usual die cracks on the obverse and the reverse die well worn. Called MS65 and CC#1 in the Bland census. Noyes says MS65 and tied for CC#1, his photo #21565. Our grade is MS65. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $3,000-UP.
Ex Henry Clay Miller, Thomas L. Elder 4/14/1917:885-Henry C. Hines-Dr. William H. Sheldon-Floyd T. Starr, 1949 ANA Sale, lot 1647-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76-Del Bland 9/76.
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$5,175 |
Lot 239 |
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1830 N-4 R2 PCGS graded MS66RB. PCGS graded MS-66 Red & Brown. Frosty mint red mellowing to light steel brown on the highpoints, at least two-thirds of the original red remaining on both sides. There are a few minor ticks on the jaw and a few microscopic specks of darker toning scattered over the obverse, none significant or at all distracting. MDS with a die crack from the top of the E in UNITED to the dentils above in addition to the always present die cracks through the legend outside the wreath. Called MS70- and finest known in the Bland census. Noyes says MS65 choice and tied for CC#1 honors. Our grade is MS66. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
Ex Art Kagin 11/57-Emanuel Taylor 10/60.
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$17,250 |
Lot 240 |
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1830 N-4 R2 PCGS graded MS65BN. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. Lustrous bluish steel and olive. The surfaces are satiny and offer excellent eye appeal. Just a few trivial marks, including a speck under star 8, a spot at the dentils under the end of the wreath ribbon, and another spot at the dentils over the right edge of the C in AMERICA plus a fine horizontal streak of darker toning across the base of the E in ONE. MDS with the additional die crack up to the dentils from the E in UNITED. A clear double profile (from die bounce) shows on the forehead. Called MS65 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #21659. Bland says MS65 and tied for CC#3. Our grade is MS64. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Anderson Dupont, Stack's 9/24/54:686-Emanuel Taylor 10/60.
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$3,680 |
Lot 241 |
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1830 N-5 R3 PCGS graded MS65BN. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. Attractive lustrous medium brown with a faint suggestion of reddish brown overtone at the bottom of the reverse. The surfaces are satiny and offer excellent eye appeal. The only marks are a tiny swipe of darker toning on a strand of hair under the bun and a faint spot of darker toning inside the top of the O in ONE. Nicely struck MDS with full radial lines in all the stars, which is quite unusual for this variety. Struck very slightly off center to K-1. Called MS60 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #21747. Bland says MS60 and CC#3. Our grade is MS60+. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Henry C. Hines-Floyd T. Starr, 1949 ANA Sale, lot 1649-Judge Thomas L. Gaskill-Del Bland-New Netherlands Coin Co. #50, 12/57:1506-Emanuel Taylor 10/60.
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$3,910 |
Lot 242 |
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1830 N-6 R4 PCGS graded MS67BN. PCGS graded MS-67 Brown. Small Letters Reverse. Choice lustrous medium brown and light chocolate with slightly faded mint red in protected areas on both sides. The surfaces are flawless except for a tiny tick on the jawline left of the earlobe. Sharply struck, which is highly unusual for this variety. MDS, before the fine die crack from the bust tip. A truly remarkable cent and a highlight of this incredible collection. This is the only mint state example known of the Small Letters Reverse "Redbook" type. A top-drawer example for the very finest collection. Called MS63 choice and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #21515. Bland says MS60+ and CC#1. Our grade is MS63. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $25,000-UP.
Ex Herb's Coin Shop (Port Charlotte, Florida)-Taylor John's Coin Galleries, Inc. 1/79-Del Bland 1/79.
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$57,500 |
Lot 243 |
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1830 N-7 R3 PCGS graded XF40. EF-40. Sharpness VF30 or slightly better but the color is a bit dark and faint microscopic roughness covers the fields and protected areas. The minor roughness is mostly hidden under the slightly glossy dark chocolate patina, and the highpoints are a lighter shade of steel brown. A tiny rim nick at the top of star 11 is the only mark. Called net F12 in the Noyes census, his photo # 20708. Our grade is net VF25. The Naftzger envelope includes a note in Ted's handwriting that states "I never saw one, until 9/76 in the WCB (Blaisdell) collection. This one!" PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex A. C. Gies, Stack's FPL #14, 1/1942:575-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76-Del Bland 9/76.
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$604 |
Lot 244 |
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1830 N-8 R1 PCGS graded MS65BN. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. Choice lustrous light chocolate brown and steel with subtle overtones of light bluish steel. The surfaces are satiny and virtually perfect. The eye appeal is outstanding. The only defect is a faint, very light scuff under the first A in AMERICA. LDS with a fine die crack connecting the bust tip to the dentils under star 1. The small patch of tiny lumps under the first T in STATES (caused by die rust) is clear. A fine double profile shows on the upper lip and chin (from die bounce). Called MS63 choice and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #20796. Bland says MS60+ and tied for CC#1. Our grade is MS64. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex J. C. Randall 1891-B. H. Collins-B. Max Mehl collection-T. James Clarke 10/54.
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$2,990 |
Lot 245 |
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1830 N-9 R6+ VF25. VF-25. Sharpness EF40 but there is a dull vertical nick on the nostril, a long diagonal one low on the neck, and a dull scratch at NT in CENT. The obverse is a very attractive glossy medium brown and light chocolate with a spot of darker reddish olive over star 2. The reverse was obviously cleaned and has not completely retoned. Very faded red shows through in the fields and protected areas and light chocolate brown toning covers the devices. This cent would benefit from a proper retoning on the reverse, and the rarity of this variety certainly justifies the effort required to do it right. The usual die state with a clear die crack from the bust tip to the dentils under star 1. Called VF20 and CC#3 in the Bland census. Noyes says EF45 net VF20 and CC#4. Called "The Bus Stop Coin" after the bus stop located on Hollywood Boulevard in front of the old Bowers & Ruddy retail location. At the time of its discovery by Denis Loring in 1973 this piece was the finest of only 5 known of the variety. The current count is near 20, but most of those are in low grade.
Estimated Value $7,500-UP.
Ex Bowers & Ruddy OTC 5/73-Denis Loring 11/74.
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$9,488 |
Lot 246 |
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1830 N-10 R7 (as a Proof) PCGS graded PR65BN. PCGS graded Proof 65 Brown. Iridescent bluish steel and light chocolate brown with traces of very faded mint color showing on both sides. The fields are reflective with no spots and only a trace of microscopic hairlines. No spots or stains. The only marks are a microscopic tick on the right edge of the nostril and a tiny tick or planchet void on the jaw. Sharply struck. A very rare proof large cent with excellent eye appeal. Called Proof-60+ in the Loring census of proof large cents. Noyes photo #20620. Our grade is Proof-64. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $25,000-UP.
Ex London, England-Jerry A. Bobbe 8/86.
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$184,000 |
Lot 247 |
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1830 N-11 R5 VG7. VG-7. A few points sharper with extremely fine roughness under a rather glossy patina of dark steel and olive brown. Lighter steel brown toning covers the devices, and the two-tone appearance accents the major details and enhances the eye appeal. There are some dull marks in the field off the tip of the coronet and another on the top of the N in ONE. A couple small patches of very shallow verdigris can be found on both sides as well. Called net G6 in the Noyes census, his photo #21035. Not the finest cent in the Naftzger collection, but this is a variety that was missing from the Hines and Newcomb collections and Ted never found a better one that tickled his fancy enough to upgrade. The John D. Wright/Del Bland notes for the N-11 variety indicate this was the discovery coin for the variety and that it also may be the A. C. Gies coin that was published by McGirk in 1914. The rarity has fallen since then as more examples have come to light (thanks in large part to the illustrated book on the series published by John D. Wright in 1992), but the variety is still quite rare, especially in grades above Fine.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex Henry Chapman 8/1934-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76-Del Bland 9/76.
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$489 |
Lot 248 |
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1831 N-1 R1 AU55. AU-55. Large Letters Reverse. A mint state cent that was lightly cleaned and is retoned a frosty chocolate and steel with traces of faded red in protected areas. The portrait is sharply struck and the eye appeal of this cent is excellent in spite of the retoning. A nick under the E in ONE is the only notable mark. M-LDS with fine flowlines drawing the stars to the rim and the dentils starting to smear. Called MS60 and tied for CC#5 in the Bland census. Noyes says AU55 and tied for CC#10, his photo #36403.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Elliot Landau, New Netherlands Coin Co. #52, 12/58:140-Emanuel Taylor 10/60.
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$604 |
Lot 249 |
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1831 N-2 R2 PCGS graded MS65BN. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. Small Letters Reverse. Highly lustrous bluish steel. Satiny mint frost covers the entire surface and the eye appeal is outstanding. No spots or stains, and the only mark of any significance is a very light nick in the field just right of the date. Late die state with a small rim cud that extends just inside the dentils at star 11. The obverse is very slightly misaligned to K-1 while the reverse is well centered on the planchet. Called MS63 choice and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #21440. Bland says MS60+ and tied for CC#2. Our grade is MS64. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Henry C. Hines-Dr. William H. Sheldon-Numismatic Gallery-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:245.
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$3,910 |
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