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Sale 51
Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction
| The Naftzger Collection Cont'd |
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Lot 250 |
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1831 N-3 R1 PCGS graded MS66BN. PCGS graded MS-66 Brown. Small Letters Reverse. Choice lustrous bluish steel and light chocolate brown with mint red showing in protected areas of the obverse and original mint color remaining on about 25% of the reverse. A gem cent in every respect, and it has to be close to an "RB" designation by PCGS. Great eye appeal. It is difficult to find any identifying marks on this cent; a tiny speck of darker toning in the field before the bottom edge of the coronet will have to suffice for this purpose. E-MDS with a small segment of an inner circle still visible at the dentil tips at the lower left of star 3. The reverse is rotated 15 degrees CCW from a normal head-to-foot die orientation. Called MS65 choice and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #21125. Bland says MS65 and alone as CC#1. Our grade is MS65. Ted's envelope includes his note "The most perfect N3 of the non-proofs-JAB (Jerry A. Bobbe)". PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex 1958 ANA Sale, lot 545-Louis Helfenstein, Lester Merkin 8/14/64:136-Dr. E. Yale Clarke, Stack's 10/25/75:96-American Rare Coin Investors-Jerry A. Bobbe 6/79.
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$43,700 |
Lot 251 |
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1831 N-3 R1 PCGS graded MS65BN. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. Small Letters Reverse. Lustrous medium brown and light chocolate with overtones of bluish steel on the reverse and traces of mint color remaining in protected areas. Nearly flawless, a tiny spot of darker toning in the field over the hair bun and some darker bluish steel toning at the bottom of the reverse are the best identifying marks on this beautiful cent. M-LDS. The inner circle segment at the dentil tips left of star 3 is gone. Called MS65 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #21024. Our grade is MS63. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Jerry A. Bobbe 2/2/75-Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz 4/6/77-C. Douglas Smith 5/8/83.
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$3,565 |
Lot 252 |
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1831 N-4 R3 EF45. EF-45. Small Letters Reverse. Sharpness near mint state but there is a small arc of microscopic reddish verdigris at the lower half of the 31 in the date and a few microscopic specks of similar verdigris on the reverse at ES-OF-AM. None of the verdigris is deep or visible without the aid of a glass. The only contact marks are a pair of faint hairline scratches at CE in CENT. Lustrous steel brown and light chocolate with reddish chocolate toning covering the right third of the reverse (which is the only significant distraction on this cent). Traces of faded mint color show in protected areas around stars 1-4. EDS, before any die cracks on the obverse. Called AU55 and CC#1 in the Bland census. Noyes says MS60 net EF40 and tied for CC#5, his photo #21260. Our grade is EF45.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Sam Koeppel 2/23/46.
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| Realized
$1,495 |
Lot 253 |
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1831 N-5 R4 PCGS graded MS62BN. PCGS graded MS-62 Brown. Small Letters Reverse. Lightly cleaned and nicely retoned glossy chocolate with lustrous lighter golden brown toning covering the protected areas. An area of darker olive and chocolate brown toning is located in the field at the top of star 1. A small planchet chip (as struck) shows on the jaw and there are a few tiny ticks elsewhere on the cheek and neck. MDS with the usual die crack through the legend outside the wreath and a small patch of fine die rust (lumps on the coin) at the dentil tips just left of the date. Called AU50 net EF45 and tied for CC#1 in the Bland census. Noyes says AU55 net EF40 and tied for CC#3, his photo #21485. Our grade is EF45. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex James Kelly, Central States Numismatic Society 11/54:3984-Emanuel Taylor 10/60.
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$1,208 |
Lot 254 |
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1831 N-6 R1 PCGS graded MS65BN. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. Large Letters Reverse. Choice lustrous light bluish steel brown with excellent eye appeal. The only marks are a microscopic nick across the top of the L in LIBERTY, another on the bottom edge of the bust above the 8, and a third on the C in CENT. A speck of darker toning right of the F in OF is a good identifying mark. MDS. There are fine die flowlines in the fields near the dentils on the obverse and microscopic die rust covers much of the wreath (this reverse die was used in two earlier marriages and always shows some die rust in this marriage). Called MS63 choice and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31898. Our grade is MS60+. PCGS Population 2; none finer.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Dr. Thomas J. Turissini (gift to Ted at the 1995 EAC Convention) 4/22/95.
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$1,668 |
Lot 255 |
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1831 N-6 R1 PCGS graded MS65RB. PCGS graded MS-65 Red & Brown. Large Letters Reverse. Frosty mint red fading to bluish steel brown and chocolate, at least two-thirds of the mint color remaining. Frosty bluish steel toning dominates the upper right quadrant of the obverse. A tiny spot of darker toning high on the neck under the earlobe and a shallow nick-like depression (as struck) in the field right of star 4 are the best identifying marks. LDS with die flowlines covering the obverse fields and die rust covering most of the wreath. Much of the reverse shows fine doubling from die bounce. Called MS65+ and CC#1 in the Bland census. Noyes says MS63 and tied for CC#1 honors with the preceding lot, his photo #28736. Our grade is MS65. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Kevin Lipton-Jerry A. Bobbe 1/25/77-Myles Z. Gerson-Denis Loring-Ken Goldman 7/24/80.
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$5,175 |
Lot 256 |
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1831 N-6 R1 PCGS graded MS65BN. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. Large Letters Reverse. Highly lustrous bluish steel with a faint hint of reddish chocolate toning around star 7 from an old fingerprint. Very faint traces of another fingerprint show in the field around stars 12 & 13 and a few tiny ticks are located on the U in UNITED. Otherwise this cent is choice and offers excellent eye appeal. LDS with a partial double profile (caused by die bounce) on the front edge of the coronet, browlock, lips, and stars 7-13. Called MS63 choice and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #27002. Bland says MS60. Our grade is MS62. PCGS Population 2; none finer.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Thomas L. Elder 6/1926:1781-Henry C. Hines-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 12/4/84:1677-Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/88:423-John J. Nicholas, Superior 2/2/92:561.
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$1,610 |
Lot 257 |
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1831 N-7 R1 PCGS graded MS65BN. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. Large Letters Reverse. Very choice and highly lustrous bluish steel brown and light olive with faded mint red in the protected areas, about 15% of the reverse showing faded original color. Satiny mint frost covers the entire surface and the eye appeal of this cent is outstanding. A gem cent in every respect. A microscopic tick midway between stars 7 & 8 is the only mark I can find to help identify this cent. E-MDS with fine die flowlines in the fields but before the crumbling in the notch on the right side of the R in AMERICA. Called MS65 choice and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #21305. Bland says MS65 and tied for CC#1 as well. Our grade is MS65. Ted's envelope includes a note that reads "Jerry Bobbe wants this." PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Thomas L. Elder 9/21/1935:1523-Willard C. Blaisdell (part of his date set) 9/76-Del Bland 9/76.
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$9,200 |
Lot 258 |
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1831 N-8 R3 PCGS graded MS64BN. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Large Letters Reverse. Lustrous light olive and bluish steel with very subtle overtones of sea green on the reverse. The surfaces are satiny and flawless except for a spot of darker reddish chocolate toning in the field over the upper left point of star 12. MDS with a fine die crack through the bottom of UNITE and the ribbon tip into the field under the wreath plus another through the top of TED-ST. A third tiny die crack connects the tip of the wreath stem to the foot of the adjacent A. Sharply struck with full radial lines in all the stars. The reverse is rotated 30 degrees CCW from a normal head-to-foot orientation. Called MS65 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #21350. Bland says MS60+ and tied for CC#2. Our grade is MS64. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Homer K. Downing-Abe Kosoff-Numismatic Gallery 7 & 8/1951:863-C. A. Darnell, Abe Kosoff 5/3/52:555.
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$1,725 |
Lot 259 |
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1831 N-9 R2 PCGS graded MS64BN. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Large Letters Reverse. Frosty light to medium brown with a couple subtle wisps of slightly darker bluish steel toning on the obverse. A small spot of reddish chocolate toning at the dentils left of the lowest point of star 2 and a tiny tick just right of the lower lip, plus a small planchet flake from the upper left point of star 3 (as struck) are the notable marks. MDS with two fine die cracks between stars 4 & 5 with an extension from the left point of star 5 to the dentils. The section between the two cracks joining stars 4 & 5 has not started to rise. Called MS60+ and CC#1 in the Bland census. Noyes says MS60 and tied for CC#3, his photo #21215. Our grade is MS62. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $800-UP.
Ex George E. Chatillon, B. Max Mehl MBS #92, 11/1938:1784-unknown-Garry F. Fitzgerald-C. Douglas Smith 5/8/83.
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$1,150 |
Lot 260 |
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1831 N-10 R3 PCGS graded MS66RB. PCGS graded MS-66 Red & Brown. Large Letters Reverse. Highly lustrous mint red fading to bluish steel and chocolate, more than a third of the mint color remaining. Spectacular eye appeal with only a couple trivial marks to help identify this cent, including a tiny spot of slightly darker toning at the dentils right of star 11 and a few faint microscopic specks of darker toning under the E in AMERICA. Sharply struck EDS. The dies are uncracked and the dentil tips show obvious doubling from star 10 clockwise to star 2. The obverse fields are smooth and slightly reflective with needle-sharp definition in the portrait and all the stars. A fantastic cent in every respect. Called MS65 choice and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #20770. Bland says MS65 and tied for CC#1 with one other piece that has less mint color. Our grade is MS66. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $10,000-UP.
Ex Howard R. Newcomb, J. C. Morgenthau 5/16/45:631-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:254. Ted's envelope includes a notation that this cent is "Beautiful in every way."
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$17,825 |
Lot 261 |
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1831 N-10 R3 PCGS graded MS62RB. PCGS graded MS-62 Red & Brown. Large Letters Reverse. Frosty mint red fading to steel brown, at least a third of the mint color remaining. A speck of greenish verdigris at the rim left of the first S in STATES and a streak of darker toning slanting under the N in CENT are the only significant marks. Unfortunately this cent was poorly struck, especially on the portrait. The strike is quite similar to what you so often see on the N-3, N-5, and N-7 Small Letters Reverse cents of 1829. Late die state with a rim cud break at star 9 and a die crack from the first S in STATES along the wreath to the dentils over the left side of the O in OF. Late state examples of this variety usually come softly struck, but the strike on this example is especially weak. Ungraded by Noyes due to the strike, but his photo # is 55083. Our grade is MS60. PCGS Population 1; 1 finer in 66RB.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Tony Terranova.
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$891 |
Lot 262 |
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1831 N-11 R2 PCGS graded MS64BN. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Small Letters Reverse. Frosty light to medium brown with a hint of darker bluish steel and light chocolate toning on the portrait down to star 1 and overtones of light bluish steel in protected areas on the reverse. A tiny vertical streak of darker toning caused by a planchet impurity at the right point of star 3 and a couple microscopic contact marks over the E in CENT are the best identifying marks, but none of these is at all significant. MDS with the usual fine die crack passing through the tops of ATES-OF-A plus an extension up to the dentils from just left of the first T in STATES. A fine double profile from die bounce shows on the front edge of the coronet, browlock, lips, and chin. Called MS63 and CC#1 in the Bland census. Noyes says MS63 and tied for CC#2, his photo #20928. Our grade is MS63. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $800-UP.
Ex Dr James O. Sloss, Abe Kosoff 10/21/59:181-Emanuel Taylor 10/60.
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$1,840 |
Lot 263 |
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1831 N-12 R1 PCGS graded MS65BN. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. Large Letters Reverse. Highly lustrous light bluish steel brown with bluish steel overtones in protected areas on the obverse. Great eye appeal, just a couple trivial marks from flawless. The notable flaws are a dull contact mark on the browlock and a couple faint spots of darker toning on the lower edge of the bust. EDS but not quite the earliest state (although this is the earliest state Ted was able to acquire). There is a fine radial die crack to the dentils from the outer point of star 4 and from the end of the crack right of the date down to the dentils. The obverse fields are hard and very slightly reflective while fine die rust is evident on the reverse (even though this is supposed to be the first marriage for the reverse die, it never looks new with perfectly smooth fields). Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Bland census. Noyes says MS60 and tied for CC#6, his photo #21790. Our grade is MS63. PCGS Population 3; none finer.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Robert J. Kissner, New Netherlands Coin Co. #44, 6/54:422-Emanuel Taylor 10/60.
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$2,645 |
Lot 264 |
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1831 N-12 R1 PCGS graded MS64BN. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Large Letters Reverse. Highly lustrous light bluish steel brown with generous traces of slightly faded mint color remaining on both sides. No significant spots or stains, only a few light contact marks in the field between the nose and star 4. E-MDS with a radial die crack from the outer point of star 13 to the dentils in addition to the earlier ones at star 4 and right of the date. The strike is a bit weak at the tip of the coronet and on the upper stars. Called MS63 and tied for CC#4 in the Noyes census, his photo #21473. Our grade is MS63. PCGS Population 2; 3 finer in 65BN.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Gordon J. Wrubel 6/6/81.
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$3,220 |
Lot 265 |
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1831 N-12 R1 PCGS graded MS65RB. PCGS graded MS-65 Red & Brown. Large Letters Reverse. Frosty mint red fading to light bluish steel brown and chocolate steel with faded mint color covering about a third of the planchet. Satiny mint frost covers the entire surface on both sides and the eye appeal of this cent is fantastic. A flawless gem cent. MDS with a slightly retained cud break outlined by the die cracks from star 4 to just right of the date. In addition, there is a partial double profile (from die bounce) on the browlock, nose, lips, and chin. Called MS65 choice and tied for CC#1 honors in the Noyes census, his photo #21834. Bland says MS63 and tied for CC#1. Our grade is MS65. Ted included a note on the envelope that reads "What can I say-John Wright always said he wanted to be buried with one of these (2 N-12's snatched off Stack's counter at the same time) on each eye. The Stack's counter snatch was performed by CDS (C. Douglas Smith)." PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Stack's OTC-C. Douglas Smith 1/76-Jerry A. Bobbe 6/79.
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$8,050 |
Lot 266 |
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1831 N-12 R1 PCGS graded MS65BN. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. Large Letters Reverse. Lustrous light steel brown with very subtle overtones of light bluish steel in the fields on both sides. Attractive satiny mint frost covers the surfaces and the eye appeal is outstanding. The only marks are a tiny tick on the cheek right of the nostril and a small spot of slightly darker chocolate brown toning just right of the upper lip. M-LDS with a raised cud break involving the lower two points of star 13 (what is usually called the Newcomb-12/1 die state). Called MS65 choice and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #20979. Bland says MS63 and tied for CC#1. Our grade is MS64. PCGS Population 3; none finer.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex James G. Macallister Estate-Ruth Green-Charles Green 11/26/51.
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$5,175 |
Lot 267 |
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1831 N-12 R1 PCGS graded MS64BN. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Large Letters Reverse. Lustrous light chocolate brown and steel with slightly faded mint red in protected areas, especially on the reverse where perhaps 10% of the surface shows original mint color. The only marks are a small spot of slightly darker brown toning in the field right of star 3 and a light diagonal nick in the field right of star 5, plus a faint vertical streak of darker toning down the neck from just below the curl before the ear. M-LDS with a raised retained cud break that involves the lower two points of star 13 (Newcomb's #12/1). This example is similar to the preceding one except that there is a clear double profile from the tip of the coronet down to the bottom of the neck, plus doubling on stars 9-13 and on the cud break itself. A beautiful cent, a neat die state, and a great example of the "Double Profile" effect that comes from die bounce. Called MS60 and tied for CC#6 in the Noyes census, his photo #21951. Our grade is MS63. PCGS Population 2; 3 finer in 65BN.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Tony Terranova 9/84.
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$4,140 |
Lot 268 |
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1831 N-12 R1 PCGS graded MS65BN. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. Large Letters Reverse. Frosty medium brown and light steel with traces of mint red remaining on the obverse and nearly a third of the original mint red showing on the reverse. There is a small spot of very fine carbon at the dentils under star 1, another at the tip of the nose, and a small streak of planchet impurity at the upper right point of star 2 (as struck). Otherwise the obverse is choice and the reverse is flawless. Rare M-LDS with a cud break involving 3 points of star 13, Newcomb's N-12/2. Called MS63 choice and tied for CC#4 honors in the Noyes census, his photo #21878. However, this cent is the finest known of the die state by a remarkable 23 points in that same census. This cent has never been offered at auction until now, and we expect it will generate furious competition among serious collectors. Our grade is MS63. PCGS Population 3; none finer.
Estimated Value $3,000-UP.
Ex Gordon J. Wrubel 6/6/81.
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$14,950 |
Lot 269 |
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1831 N-12 R1 PCGS graded MS64RB. PCGS graded MS-64 Red & Brown. Large Letters Reverse. Frosty mint red fading to steel brown, about 25% of the red remaining on both sides. No spots or stains, only a few very light contact marks from gem status. The notable marks are a collection of very light vertical nicks in the field between the tip of the nose and star 3. Terminal die state with a huge cud break that engulfs all but the upper point of star 13 and consumes the lower 3 points of star 12 (including the tip of the lower left point of that star, Newcomb's #12/3). In addition, there is a double profile (from die bounce) on the front edge of the coronet, browlock, and from the lips to the base of the neck with additional doubling on stars 1-6, 8-11, and on all 4 digits of the date. A spectacular example of the terminal state of this variety. Called MS65 and tied for CC#1 overall in the Noyes census, his photo #20973. Bland says MS63 and tied for CC#1 overall. Both census lists show this piece as the finest of the terminal state by a good margin. Our grade is MS64. We expect a serious bidding war on this lot. PCGS Population 1; 1 finer in 65RB.
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
Ex Stack's OTC-C. Douglas Smith 1/76-Jerry A. Bobbe 6/79.
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$17,250 |
Lot 270 |
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1831 N-14 R4 PCGS graded MS63BN. PCGS graded MS-63 Brown. Large Letters Reverse. Choice glossy chocolate brown with smooth, virtually flawless surfaces and great eye appeal. A thin diagonal nick on the neck is the only mark, and it is barely visible with a good glass. Nicely struck E-MDS. The obverse is very slightly misaligned to K-1 while the reverse is nicely centered on the planchet. Called AU55 choice and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census. Bland says AU55 and CC#2. Our grade is AU58. PCGS Population 1; 1 finer in 64BN.
Estimated Value $3,000-UP.
Ex Robert E. Matthews, Superior 5/28/89:731-Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz 10/89.
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$3,335 |
Lot 271 |
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1831 N-14 R4 PCGS graded MS64BN. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Large Letters Reverse. Lustrous steel brown and chocolate with traces of faded mint red on the obverse. The only marks are a shallow, faint planchet chip on the jaw, as struck, and a very faint horizontal hairline high above the N in ONE. Nicely struck MDS with full radial lines in all the stars. Called MS60+ and CC#1 in the Bland census. Noyes says AU55 and tied for CC#1 honors with the preceding lot, his photo #27102. Our grade is MS60. In our opinion and that of Del Bland, this is the only mint state example of the variety known today. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $3,000-UP.
Ex David Bland Galleries FPL 5/84-J. R. Grellman, Jr.-John J. Nicholas, Superior 2/2/92:567.
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$5,463 |
Lot 272 |
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1831 N-14 R4 VF30. VF-30. Large Letters Reverse. Glossy medium brown and light chocolate blending to darker chocolate and olive brown tones at the bottom of the reverse. The only marks are some microscopic hairlines on the obverse and traces of dark crud at the bottom of the reverse. Middle to late die state. The rim cud break at star 9 is strong. Softly struck on many of the stars and along the top of the head. Called VF30 in the Bland census. Noyes says VF30 net VF20, his photo #20885.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Henry C. Hines-Homer K. Downing, 1952 ANA Sale, 8/18/52:2179-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76-Del Bland 9/76.
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$1,265 |
Lot 273 |
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1832 N-1 R2 PCGS graded MS66BN. PCGS graded MS-66 Brown. Small Letters Reverse. Highly lustrous light chocolate brown and bluish steel with faded mint color bleeding through in protected areas on both sides. Virtually flawless in every respect, a tiny spot of dark toning between the bases of the U & N in UNITED the best identifying mark. Sharply struck E-MDS. The fields are smooth and hard and the eye appeal of this cent is outstanding. Called MS63 and tied for CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #21250. Bland says MS60+ and tied for CC#4. Our grade is MS65. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Virgil Brand-Byron G. Johnson 6/28/44-Thomas L. Elder 7/8/44 (privately)-Leonard Holland-Pennypacker Auction Centre 5/8/59-unknown-Wilfred E. Helwig, Bowers & Ruddy 4/23/79:221.
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$4,140 |
Lot 274 |
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1832 N-2 R3 PCGS graded MS65BN. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. Small Letters Reverse. Large Letters Denomination. Choice frosty bluish steel and light olive brown with hints of underlying faded mint color showing through on the obverse and at least a third of the reverse showing mellowed mint red. The surfaces are satiny and virtually flawless. The only defect is an extremely faint spot of very fine carbon on the lower right of the U in UNITED. Outstanding eye appeal. MDS. Called MS65 choice and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #28693. 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 J. P. Young, Barney Bluestone 9/45:1474-T. James Clarke 10/54.
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$4,140 |
Lot 275 |
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1832 N-3 R1 PCGS graded MS66BN. PCGS graded MS-66 Brown. Large Letters Reverse. Lustrous medium chocolate with overtones of light bluish steel. Traces of very faded mint color are peeking through in the protected areas. The surfaces are satiny and the eye appeal is outstanding. The only marks are a barely visible and very shallow planchet flake in the center of the cheek (as struck) and a tiny speck of carbon under the E in ONE. E-MDS with extremely faint radial die flowlines starting to show in the fields near the dentils. The reverse is not rotated, perfectly oriented with a head-to-foot alignment. Called MS65 choice and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #219552. Called MS65 and tied for CC#2 in the Bland census. Our grade is MS64+, close to MS65. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Henry W. Beckwith, S. H. Chapman 4/27/1923:79-Samuel H. Chapman-Tatham-Walter Breen 7/56-Emanuel Taylor 10/60.
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$5,750 |
Lot 276 |
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1832 N-3 R1 PCGS graded MS66RB. PCGS graded MS-66 Red & Brown. Large Letters Reverse. Lustrous mint red fading to steel brown, about a third of the mellowed mint color remaining. No spots or stains. The only marks are a light vertical hairline scratch right of the bottom of star 3 and a tiny tick under the left end of the line below CENT. Nicely struck MDS with the reverse rotated 30 degrees CW. Called MS65+ and tied for CC#1 in the Bland census. Noyes says MS63 and tied for CC#4, his photo #20709. Our grade is MS65+, close to MS66. PCGS Population 2; none finer.
Estimated Value $3,000-UP.
Ex England-Dr. Wayne G. Slife, Lester Merkin 10/6/72:596-Dr. M. Lamar Hicks-Stack's 3/19/86:843 (via Tony Terranova).
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$33,350 |
Lot 277 |
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1832 N-3 R1 PCGS graded MS66RB. PCGS graded MS-66 Red & Brown. Large Letters Reverse. Frosty mint red fading to steel brown and light olive, 25% of the red showing on the obverse and 75% on the reverse. The notable marks are a small spot of darker toning in the field touching the nose and another touching the hair under star 8, plus a tiny nick in the field under star 8 and another well hidden in the hair over the R in LIBERTY. MDS with the reverse rotated 30 degrees CW. Called MS65 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #28832. Our grade is MS65. PCGS Population 2; none finer.
Estimated Value $3,000-UP.
Ex 1976 ANA Sale (Stack's) 8/24/76:381. Ted's envelope adds that this cent is from the "Wurtzbach Group," which has not been verified.
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$21,850 |
Lot 278 |
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1832 N-3 R1 MS60. MS-60. Large Letters Reverse. Lightly cleaned and retoned lustrous chocolate and steel brown. The toning on the reverse is very delicately mottled with slightly lighter and darker tones. No spots and the only mark is a tiny tick in the middle of the neck. MDS. There is a strong double profile from the forelock down to the chin with weaker doubling on the front edge of the coronet and upper half of the neck. A triple profile shows on the lower lip, all caused by die bounce. Called MS60 net AU50 in the Noyes census, his photo #36419.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex Dr. James O. Sloss 9/58.
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$776 |
Lot 279 |
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1833 N-2 R2 PCGS graded MS65RB. PCGS graded MS-65 Red & Brown. The obverse is lustrous bright mint red fading to bluish steel brown on the highpoints, nearly two-thirds of the red remaining. The reverse is satiny bluish steel with faded mint color in protected areas. Great eye appeal with only a few microscopic marks, including a faint spot of darker toning over the E in UNITED. Sharply struck EDS with the reverse rotated 35 degrees CW. Called MS65 choice and CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #20929. Bland says MS65+ and tied for CC#1. Our grade is MS65. PCGS Population 1; 1 finer in 66RB.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Dr. Adler-B. Max Mehl-Waldo Newcomer-B. Max Mehl personal collection-T. James Clarke 10/54.
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$5,175 |
Lot 280 |
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1833 N-2 R2 PCGS graded MS65BN. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. Lustrous light chocolate brown with subtle overtones of light bluish steel in the fields. A faint arc of darker toning from the eye to star 1 plus a few additional very faint wisps of similar toning on both sides are the only significant marks. Sharply struck E-MDS with the repunching on ONE CENT crisp. The reverse is rotated 30 degrees CW. This is the plate coin for the die variety in John Wright's The Cent Book that describes the cents of 1816-1839. Called MS60+ and tied for CC#6 in the Bland census. Noyes says MS60 and tied for CC#6, his photo #21612. Our grade is MS62. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Frank A. Sternberg, M. H. Bolender MBS 3/2/56:1657-Louis Helfenstein, Lester Merkin 8/14/64:144-Stack's-Frank Masters, RARCOA 5/14/71:239-Jack Collins 6/77-Frank Simon-Ray Chatham-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/86:735.
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$1,380 |
Lot 281 |
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1833 N-2 R2 PCGS graded MS66RB. PCGS graded MS-66 Red & Brown. Lustrous bright mint red mellowing to steel brown on the highpoints, at least 70% of the original color remaining. The only marks are a small spot of darker steel brown toning in the field off the tip of the nose and a tiny spot of planchet impurity over the first 3 in the date. Otherwise this cent is a flawless gem in every respect. M-LDS with flowlines in the fields and the repunching on ONE CENT weak. The reverse is rotated 40 degrees CW and there is a minor double profile on the forelock and chin (caused by die bounce). Called MS66 choice and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #33678. Bland says MS65+ and tied for CC#1. Our grade is MS66+. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
Ex Dr. J. Hewitt Judd-Abe Kosoff-Del Bland-Jon Hanson-Dr. Wayne G. Slife, Lester Merkin 10/6/72:598-Dr. Joseph E. Dice, Stack's 3/18/86:844-Walter Dudgeon, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 7/30/94:120-Tony Terranova.
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$16,100 |
Lot 282 |
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1833 N-3 R1 PCGS graded MS66BN. PCGS graded MS-66 Brown. Choice highly lustrous bluish steel and chocolate with faded mint color covering the protected areas on both sides suggesting a borderline Red & Brown designation. A microscopic tick on the cheek right of the upper lip is the only mark, and it is barely visible with the aid of a strong glass. MDS. Called MS65 and tied for CC#1 in the Bland census. Noyes says MS65 choice and tied for CC#1, his photo #20621. Our grade is MS65. PCGS Population 1; none finer .
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Stack's OTC 2/17/63-C. Douglas Smith-Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz-Myles Z. Gerson-Denis Loring-Kenneth Goldman 7/24/80.
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$5,175 |
Lot 283 |
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1833 N-3 R1 PCGS graded MS66RB. PCGS graded MS-66 Red & Brown. Mint red faded to bluish steel brown, about half the faded mint color remaining. The surfaces are satiny and virtually perfect offering superb eye appeal. The only mark is a tiny, very light scuff that just breaks the frosty luster in the field under the tip of the chin. Later die state with the legend weakened near the dentils. Called MS65 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes and Bland census lists, Noyes photo #27343. Our grade is MS67. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
Ex Europe-Lester Merkin 3/6/68:183-Dr. M. Lamar Hicks, Stack's 3/18/86:845-John J. Nicholas-Tony Terranova 5/18/94.
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$41,400 |
Lot 284 |
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1833/2 N-4 R4 PCGS graded MS64RB. PCGS graded MS-64 Red & Brown. Overdate 3 over 2. Lustrous bluish steel and olive brown with at least 20% of the bright original mint red remaining. The only marks are a few tiny ticks on the cheek, including a vertical nick just left of the earlobe, and a couple very tiny specks of darker toning at ER in AMERICA. Sharply struck MDS. The die crack through the left stars is strong, especially at star 3, but the section outside the crack has not started to sink. The faint remnants of the 2 under the second 3 are still visible. Called MS63 choice and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #20841. Bland says MS60+ and tied for CC#4. Our grade is MS63. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
Ex Pine Tree Auctions (FCI) 1973 GENA Sale, 9/73:147-Julian Leidman-Myles Z. Gerson-Stanley Kesselman 7/80.
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$7,800 |
Lot 285 |
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1833 N-5 R1 PCGS graded MS64BN. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Repunched 8, the so-called "Horned 8." Lustrous light to medium golden brown with hints of darker olive tones mixed in at stars 8-11 and specks of similar toning sprinkled over the upper reverse. A small spot of dark olive toning nestled into the depression under the lower lip is a good identifying mark. Sharply struck EDS with all the fine die finishing lines clearly defined and the repunching on the 8 crisp. The repunching on ICA is very sharp. A planchet clip affects the dentils at star 7 and the opposing ones at the stem tip, as struck. Called S63 and tied for CC#8 in the Noyes census, his photo #36401. Our grade is MS62. PCGS Population 2; none finer.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Robert Marks, Bowers & Ruddy 11/72:791-Jack Collins, Bowers & Ruddy 10/7/77:910.
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$891 |
Lot 286 |
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1833 N-5 R1 PCGS graded MS64BN. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Repunched 8, the so-called "Horned 8." Lustrous golden light brown and tan with traces of sea green overtone in protected areas of the reverse. No spots or stains. The best identifying mark is a tiny pinscratch from the left pendant of the T in UNITED to the dentil above. Nicely struck E-MDS. The repunched 8 feature is clear and the repunching on ICA is obvious. Called MS60 net AU50 in the Noyes census, his photo #21429. Our grade is MS62. PCGS Population 2; none finer.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex C. Douglas Smith 5/8/83.
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$863 |
Lot 287 |
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1833 N-5 R1 PCGS graded MS64RB. PCGS graded MS-64 Red & Brown. Repunched 8, the so-called "Horned 8." Bright original mint red starting to fade to steel brown on the highpoints, about 80% of the original color showing on both sides. A spot of chocolate brown toning in the field close to the tip of the nose is the only significant mark, but there are several additional smaller spots of similar toning sprinkled into the field before the portrait. MDS with the reverse rotated 30 degrees CW. The repunching on the 8 is obvious and the repunching on ICA remains visible. Called MS65+ and CC#3 in the Bland census. Noyes says MS65 and tied for CC#1, his photo #36416. Our grade is MS65. PCGS Population 1; 2 finer in 65RB.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex J. C. Morgenthau 10/1939:627-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76-Del Bland 9/76-R. E. Naftzger, Jr.-Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz 5/16/78-C. Douglas Smith 5/8/83.
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$3,105 |
Lot 288 |
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1833 N-5 R1 PCGS graded MS65RB. PCGS graded MS-65 Red & Brown. Repunched 8, the so-called "Horned 8." Lustrous mint red blending to bluish steel and olive brown, about a third of the original color remaining on each side. A speck of dark toning hidden in the hair under star 7, a very faint hairline from just before the eye down to the cheek, and another arcing hairline in the field before the mouth are the notable marks, but none is distracting. Excellent eye appeal. M-LDS with the repunching on the 8 weaker but still clear. The reverse is rotated 40 degrees CW. Called MS63 and tied for CC#8 in the Noyes census, his photo #21562. Our grade is MS64. PCGS Population 2; none finer .
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Loye L. Lauder, William Doyle Galleries 12/15/83:420.
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$2,990 |
Lot 289 |
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1833 N-5 R1 PCGS graded MS65RB. PCGS graded MS-65 Red & Brown. Repunched 8, the so-called "Horned 8." Lustrous mint red mellowing to light chocolate and bluish steel, about half the faded mint color remaining. A small spot of dark toning at the upper right point of star 1 and a dull contact mark on the hair bun close to star 10 are the only significant defects. M-LDS with doubling on much of the reverse from die bounce. The repunching on the 8 is dull but remains easily visible. The reverse is rotated 25 degrees CW. Called MS70- and tied for CC#1 in the Bland census. Noyes says MS63 and tied for CC#8, his photo #20797. Our grade is MS64. PCGS Population 2; none finer.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Tatham 10/56-Emanuel Taylor 10/60.
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$1,783 |
Lot 290 |
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1833 N-6 R1 PCGS graded MS65RD. PCGS graded MS-65 Red. Bright original mint red just starting to fade to steel brown on the highpoints, about 80% of the original color remaining. The only marks are a few microscopic specks of darker toning sprinkled over the obverse, the largest of these on the R in LIBERTY, and a couple shallow planchet laminations under the wreath, as struck. Great eye appeal in spite of the minor flaws. One of only a very few PCGS graded "RED" cents in this fabulous collection. M-LDS with two die cracks through the lower half of the N in UNITED. The reverse is rotated 30 degrees CW. Called MS70- and finest known in the Bland census. Noyes says MS65 and tied for CC#2, his photo #21614. Our grade is MS66. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $7,500-UP.
Ex Dr. George P. French, B. Max Mehl 1929 FPL 526-T. James Clarke 10/54.
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$16,675 |
Lot 291 |
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1833 N-6 R1 PCGS graded MS66BN. PCGS graded MS-66 Brown. Highly lustrous bluish steel and chocolate brown with traces of faded mint color peeking through in protected areas on the obverse. The surfaces are satiny and exceptionally attractive in spite of a few trivial marks. A small spot of slightly darker toning in the field under star 12 and darker toning on the berry right of the T in CENT are the only marks visible without a strong glass. LDS with a small cud break filling the space between the two die cracks through the bottom of the N in UNITED. The fields on both sides are smooth in this die state thanks to a fresh die lapping that removed nearly all the roughness except for traces connecting stars 3-5. Called MS65 choice and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #28846. Bland says MS60+ and tied for CC#4. Our grade is MS64. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Sol Kaplan-Abe Kosoff-American Coin Co.-Gordon J. Wrubel-Jerry A. Bobbe 8/75-Myles Z. Gerson-Stanley Kesselman 7/80.
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$2,128 |
Lot 292 |
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1834 N-1 R1 PCGS graded MS65BN. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. Small 8, Large Stars, Medium Letters. Bold Triple Profile. Lustrous light chocolate brown with a large splash of darker olive and bluish steel toning on the right side of the reverse. Traces of faded mint color are bleeding through in protected areas of the obverse. The obverse offers outstanding eye appeal but the uneven toning on the reverse detracts from that side. The only marks are a tiny planchet chip on the cheek over the nostril (as struck) and a faint diagonal hairline scratch in the field off the tip of the nose. E-MDS with a strong triple profile from the forelock down to the chin. The repunching inside the C in AMERICA is clear and the reverse is rotated 15 degrees CW. Called MS60 and tied for CC#5 in the Noyes census, his photo #36901. Our grade is MS62+, close to MS63. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Glendenning's-Taft-Spink's (London)-Stack's-J. Cohen 2/57-Emanuel Taylor 10/60.
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$1,265 |
Lot 293 |
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1834 N-1 R1 PCGS graded MS66RB. PCGS graded MS-66 Red & Brown. Small 8, Large Stars, Medium Letters. Lustrous steel brown and light chocolate with 15% of the bright original mint color remaining. Just a few microscopic marks, including a trio of very tiny spots of reddish chocolate toning right of star 5. The eye appeal of this cent is outstanding. MDS with fine die flowlines covering the fields on both sides and the reverse rotated 10 degrees CW. The always present die cracks on both sides are clear. Called MS65 and tied for CC#1 in the Bland census. Noyes says MS63 and tied for CC#2, his photo #36900. Our grade is MS64+, close to MS65. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.
Ex T. James Clarke 10/54.
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$25,300 |
Lot 294 |
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1834 N-1 R1 PCGS graded MS64BN. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Small 8, Large Stars, Medium Letters. Lustrous light chocolate and steel brown with satiny mint frost covering the fields and protected areas. No notable marks, but there is a hint of friction on the highest points of the design. MDS with the repunching inside the C in AMERICA still clear. The reverse is rotated 20 degrees CW. Called MS60 net AU55 in the Noyes census, his photo #21746. Our grade is AU58. PCGS Population 1; 1 finer in 65BN.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Gordon J. Wrubel-Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz 8/11/74-C. Douglas Smith 5/8/83.
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$863 |
Lot 295 |
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1834 N-1 R1 PCGS graded MS65RB. PCGS graded MS-65 Red & Brown. Small 8, Large Stars, Medium Letters. Lustrous mint red mellowing to light steel brown, at least half the red remaining, mostly on the obverse. Only a few trivial marks, including a tiny swipe of darker toning in the field right of star 4 and a pair of tiny planchet impurity marks under the wreath, as struck. A solid gem cent with outstanding eye appeal. Late die state. The repunching inside the C in AMERICA is faint, nearly gone, and there are tiny rim cud breaks over STA. The reverse is rotated 15 degrees CW. This cent has not been seen by Noyes or Bland. Our grade is MS65. PCGS Population 1; 1 finer in 66RB.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex Commodore Matthew C. Perry (with his collection envelope where he has written "Rare, so perfect"), Bowers & Merena 1/5/95:593-Tony Terranova.
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$8,913 |
Lot 296 |
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1834 N-2 R1 PCGS graded MS64RB. PCGS graded MS-64 Red & Brown. Small 8, Large Stars, Medium Letters. Lustrous steel and light chocolate brown with 15-20% of the original mint red remaining. No spots or stains. The only marks are a few thin, light nicks in the field before the face and a thin scuff under TA in STATES. Nicely struck EDS. The fields are smooth on both sides and small spikes extend from the tips of the dentils from star 13 clockwise to star 2. Great eye appeal in spite of the minor contact marks. Called MS63 choice and tied for CC#4 in the Noyes census, his photo #21658. Bland says MS63 and tied for CC#2. Our grade is MS63. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex James G. Macallister Collection-Ruth Green-Charles Green 9/12/49.
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$2,645 |
Lot 297 |
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1834 N-2 R1 PCGS graded MS63BN. PCGS graded MS-63 Brown. Small 8, Large Stars, Medium Letters. The obverse is glossy medium brown with lustrous lighter golden brown toning in protected areas. The reverse is lustrous satiny light bluish steel and sea green. The toning on both sides is attractive but the difference is striking. The only marks are a couple microscopic ticks on the cheek with a couple short hairlines in the field before the nose. E-MDS with points extending from the dentil tips from below star 13 clockwise to star 2, but the points are not as sharply defined as those on the preceding example. In addition, there is a double profile on the chin and multiple profiles (at least 4 in some places) on stars 11-13, all caused by die bounce. Called MS62 and CC#9 in the Noyes census, his photo #36414. Our grade is AU58. PCGS Population 1; 3 finer in 66BN.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Hillcrest Enterprises 5/71-Jack Collins, Bowers & Ruddy 10/7/77:913.
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$1,553 |
Lot 298 |
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1834 N-2 R1 PCGS graded MS66BN. PCGS graded MS-66 Brown. Small 8, Large Stars, Medium Letters. Highly lustrous and very attractive frosty bluish steel and olive with underlying faded mint red showing through on both sides. No notable defects, essentially a flawless cent. MDS with only a few tiny points extending from the dentil tips at the bottom of the obverse. There is a multiple profile from the browlock down to the chin with additional doubling on the eye and LIBERTY, all caused by die bounce. Called MS65 choice and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #28683. Bland says MS63 and tied for CC#2. Our grade is MS64+, very close to MS65. PCGS Population 3; none finer.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Judge Thomas L. Gaskill, New Netherlands Coin Co. #50, 12/7/57:1554.
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$4,600 |
Lot 299 |
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1834 N-2 R1 PCGS graded MS66BN. PCGS graded MS-66 Brown. Small 8, Large Stars, Medium Letters. Strong Double Profile. Lustrous light chocolate and olive with bluish steel overtones on the reverse and faded mint color showing in the protected areas on both sides. Excellent eye appeal and no notable marks. A microscopic planchet chip (as struck) over the left top of the E in ONE is a good identifying mark, but you need a good glass to find it. MDS with only a few of the tiny spikes from the dentils under the date and star 1 still visible, and they are considerably shorter than they were in the early die state. A strong double profile extends from the forelock down to the chin (from die bounce). Called MS65 choice and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #21166. Bland says MS63 and tied for CC#2. Our grade is MS63. PCGS Population 3; none finer.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex B. Max Mehl personal collection-T. James Clarke 10/54.
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$4,830 |
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