Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 54

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

The Ted Naftzger Collection - 1850-1851

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 968		1850 N-1 R2 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Glossy light olive brown and chocolate with overtones of frosty bluish steel. Traces of very faded mint color are peeking through in protected areas on the obverse. The surfaces are satiny and attractive but not perfect. Tiny specks of carbon are scattered over both sides, especially around the date and bust tip, and there is a thin diagonal nick over the bust tip. Nicely struck EDS, die state a. The die lines at AMERIC are clear. Called MS60 and tied for CC#5 in the Noyes census, his photo #55122. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#5 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex S. M. Koeppel 9/18/46. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $633
Lot 969		1850 N-1 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Red. Blazing bright original mint red, virtually as fresh as the day it was struck. As close to 100% mint red as you could hope to find. A very light abrasion between the date and star 13 and another close over star 12 are the only marks of any significance on this remarkable cent. Better to look for yourself than read a bunch of words that would most likely fall short of the mark. E-MDS, die state a, with fine die lines from the dentils to AMERIC. Called MS67 and CC#1 by 4 points over the next finest in the Noyes census, his photo #30525. Our grade is MS66, CC#1 in the Grellman census. Called "MS-70 Blazer" by Ted Naftzger. Estimated Value $2,000-UP. Ex Howard R. Newcomb-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:628. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $17,825
Lot 970		1850 N-1 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Frosty bright original mint red faded to light olive brown and steel, more than a third of the original color remaining, mostly on the reverse. The only marks are some microscopic specks of dark toning on both sides and a couple small swipes of similar toning at ED in UNITED. Otherwise this cent is flawless. E-MDS, die state a. The die lines from the dentils to AMERIC are weak but still visible. Called MS63 and CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #30623. Our grade is MS64, CC#2 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $750-UP. Ex Dr. Charles L. Ruby, Superior 2/10/75:299-Myles Z. Gerson-Stanley Kesselman 7/80. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,610
Lot 971		1850 N-2 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Repunched 1. Lustrous chocolate and steel with traces of faded mint color showing on both sides. The surfaces are satiny and offer excellent eye appeal. A pinprick between the 8 and 5 and a small carbon spot between the I and B in LIBERTY are the notable defects. E-MDS, die state b. Both sides show clashmarks but there are no die cracks on the reverse. Strong die finishing lines cover much of the obverse fields with other even stronger ones inside the wreath, and repunching is clearly visible on the 1. Called MS61 and tied for CC#4 in the Noyes census, his photo #30575. Our grade is MS62, tied for CC#5 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Anderson Dupont, Stack's 9/24/54:935. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,093
Lot 972		1850 N-2 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Repunched 1. Attractive glossy chocolate and steel brown with 20% of the bright original mint color showing, mostly on the reverse. There are some small splashes of darker olive brown toning around the date and field over the bust; otherwise this cent is void of notable marks. MDS, die state c, with a die crack through the top of TED to the dentils over the adjacent S. The die lines in the obverse fields remain clear but the repunching on the 1 is dull. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30574. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#2 in the Grellman census. Comes with a handwritten note from Howard Newcomb. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Henry C. Hines-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 973		1850 N-2 R1 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Repunched 1. Frosty light chocolate and steel brown. Satiny mint frost covers the protected areas on both sides, especially on the reverse. No spots or stains, only a few light contact marks, including a vertical nick in the field off the lower edge of the chin. The highest points of the design show a light touch of friction, but the eye appeal is quite nice. LDS, die state g. The die lines and repunching on the obverse have been lapped off the die and die cracks pass through much of the legend on the reverse. Called MS60 and tied for CC#9 in the Noyes census, his photo #55123. Our grade is AU50. Estimated Value $200-UP. Ex Henry C. Hines-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $414
Lot 974		1850 N-3 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Frosty mint red fading to olive and steel on the devices, nearly half the original red remaining, mostly on the obverse. There are a couple very faint abrasions on the jawline and under star 6, plus microscopic planchet flakes in the field over the head and under the chin, as struck. Sharply struck with full radial lines in all the stars and the devices on both sides properly impressed. MDS, die state b. The die line at star 2 and the ones over AMER are extremely faint, virtually gone, but the vertical line inside the bottom of the E in CENT is clear. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30473. Our grade is MS63+, close to MS64, and CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Howard R. Newcomb-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:632. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,668
Lot 975		1850 N-3 R1 PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Glossy chocolate and steel with satiny mint frost covering the protected areas. Excellent eye appeal, just a few light contact marks along the front edge of the neck. M-LDS, die state c. The die lines of the earlier states are gone, including the vertical one inside the bottom of the E in CENT. Called MS60 and tied for CC#7 in the Noyes census, his photo #55124. Our grade is AU58, tied for CC#10 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $200-UP. Ex Bruno Crossfield-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $506
Lot 976		1850 N-3 R1 PCGS graded "Genuine." Attractive lustrous chocolate and steel with underlying faded mint color showing through in the fields and protected areas on both sides. The only marks are a small spot of darker olive brown toning at the dentils under star 10 and a tiny one over the E in ONE. LDS, die state c. All the die lines found in the earlier states are gone and the fields are covered with radial flowlines. Called AU55 and tied for CC#13 in the Noyes census, his photo #30833. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#2 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $400-UP. Ex Henry C. Hines-Floyd T. Starr, 1949 ANA Sale (Numismatic Gallery) 8/49:1870-Lester L. Greenwood-Robert S. Carter 3/19/70-Del Bland 2/7/73. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 977		1850 N-4 R1 PCGS graded MS66 Red & Brown. Highly lustrous light bluish steel and olive with at least 25% of the bright original mint red showing, mostly on the reverse. Great eye appeal. The only marks are a couple faint nicks and scuffs in the field right of star 3 and a tiny planchet flake at the dentils at the bottom of the reverse, as struck. EDS, die state a, with a sharp vertical die line from the upper right point of star 9 to the dentils above. Called MS63 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30622. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Wayne G. Slife, Lester Merkin 10/6/72:664-Del Bland 2/7/73. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,760
Lot 978		1850 N-5 R4 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Impressive lustrous mint red mellowing to light steel brown on the highpoints, 80% of the mint color remaining. No marks other than some tiny specks of darker steel toning on both sides, including one on the nose close before the eyeball and a tiny one on the leaf under the E in STATES. A beautiful cent, essentially as struck. LDS, die state b. The vertical die line down into the field from the inner portion of the hairbun is dull but clearly visible and the fields are slightly rough from die wear. Called MS66 and CC#1 by 5 points in the Noyes census, his photo #30621. Our grade is MS66, CC#1 by 3 points in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $2,000-UP. Ex Willard. C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,900
Lot 979		1850 N-6 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Glossy light olive brown with delicate overtones of light bluish steel on both sides. Original mint red covers 20% of the obverse, 35% of the reverse. Attractive cartwheel luster covers the fields and the only marks are a few microscopic ticks on the nose and chin plus a spot of darker chocolate brown toning in the middle of the jawline. EDS, die state a. The reverse is uncracked. Called MS61 and tied for CC#4 in the Noyes census, his photo #30471. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#2 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $750-UP. Ex Willard. C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,323
Lot 980		1850 N-6 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Lustrous original mint red fading to steel brown and light olive on the devices, nearly half the original color showing, mostly on the reverse. Outstanding eye appeal, virtually flawless. A tiny tick on the nose off the end of the eyelash, a tiny diagonal planchet chip right of the nostril, and a microscopic speck of dark toning off the tip of the bust are the best identifying marks, and they are barely visible with a good glass. LDS, die state c. A die crack passes through the top of UNITE and extends to the dentils at both ends. Called MS64 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30523. Our grade is MS64, CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $750-UP. Ex Del Bland 2/7/73. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,185
Lot 981		1850 N-7 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Red. Blazing bright original mint red, virtually as struck. The red is just starting to mellow on the highest points of the design, and the only "toning" on this cent comes in the form of microscopic specks of dark steel scattered over both sides. None of these specks is visible without the aid of a strong glass, and the eye appeal is fantastic. A tiny diagonal tick in the field left of star 9 and a speck of toning between the two lowest points of that star can help identify this cent. E-MDS, die state a late. The crisscrossed die lines at the inner curl are strong and the obverse fields are slightly matte from die wear. A wonderful large cent and a perfect candidate for the finest "Registry" collection. Called MS68 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30521. Our grade is MS68, CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $2,500-UP. Ex the "Wells Collection," Bowers & Ruddy 1981 ANA Sale 7/28/81:2771. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $15,525
Lot 982		1850 N-7 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Lustrous mint red fading to light steel brown, about 70% of the original color showing, mostly on the obverse. Traces of an old fingerprint can be found in the field around star 6 and a thin diagonal nick in the field right of the main curl are the only marks. E-MDS, die state a late. The die lines at the inner curl are strong and the obverse fields are starting to roughen from die wear, strongest in the field before the neck and bust. Called MS64 and tied for CC#11 in the Noyes census, his photo #55022. Our grade is MS65, tied for CC#3 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Mrs. Henry Ford Collection, Stack's 12/7/51:382. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,760
Lot 983		1850 N-7 R2 PCGS graded MS64 Red. Highly lustrous bright original mint red, a "blazer" in every respect. The only marks are some of the usual tiny specks of dark steel toning scattered over both sides and a tiny horizontal tick on the chin. A small spot of the darker toning on the T in LIBERTY can help identify this outstanding cent. M-LDS, die state b. The die lines at the inner curl are weak but visible and the obverse fields are slightly rough from die wear. This is the usual hoard die state for the variety, but this is one of the very finest examples from that hoard. Called MS67 and CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #30522. Our grade is MS66, CC#2 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Howard R. Newcomb-Floyd T. Starr, 1949 ANA Sale 8/23/49:1874. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,450
Lot 984		1850 N-7 R2 PCGS graded MS63 Red & Brown. Lustrous mint red mellowing to light steel brown, about 80% of the red showing. There are a half dozen small spots of brown toning scattered over the obverse plus a faint swipe of similar toning extending down the neck. A small spot of very fine carbon in the dentils under the 0 in the date is a good identifying mark for this cent. M-LDS, die state b, the usual hoard die state for this variety. The die lines at the inner curl are weak but still visible and the obverse fields are slightly rough from die wear. Called MS63 and tied for CC#13 in the Noyes census, his photo #55056. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#9 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $400-UP. Ex Dr. James O. Sloss, Abe Kosoff 10/21/59:291. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,725
Lot 985		1850 N-9 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Bright original mint red fading to light olive and bluish steel on the highpoints, nearly two-thirds of the original color remaining, mostly on the reverse. The surfaces are highly lustrous and the eye appeal of this cent is outstanding. A very faint scuff high on the neck barely breaks the frosty luster there, and there is a small spot of dark toning at the lower left of the 0 in the date. Sharply struck MDS, die state b, with a die crack through the top of ME to the dentils over the adjacent A. The die lines down from the dentils left of star 6 are clear and the points at ONE CENT are sharp. All the stars show full radial lines and the devices are perfectly impressed. Called MS63 and tied for CC#4 in the Noyes census, his photo #30573. Our grade is MS64+, close to MS65, and tied for CC#3 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $750-UP. Ex Kenneth Goldman 12/75 (via Denis Loring). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,875
Lot 986		1850 N-9 R2 PCGS graded MS66 Brown. Lustrous light olive and chocolate with subtle overtones of bluish steel covering the fields. Mint red covers 20% of the obverse, but only faint traces of the mint color remain on the reverse. The eye appeal of this cent is very nice. Just a few minor marks, including a couple microscopic ticks around the throat and a spot of slightly darker chocolate toning at the forelock. MDS, die state b. A die crack passes through the top of ME to the dentils over the adjacent A, and the die lines from the dentils left of star 6 are still visible. Called MS61 and tied for CC#15 in the Noyes census, his photo #55125. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#12 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $750-UP. Ex Henry Chapman 8/18/1925-Henry C. Hines-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,840
Lot 987		1850 N-9 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Lustrous light chocolate brown and olive with generous traces of mint red showing on both sides. Great eye appeal, especially on the obverse where the luster is strongest. There are a few light contact marks on the jawline and a faint spot of darker olive brown toning midway between stars 12 & 13. MDS, die state b. The die crack through ME is clear and the die lines from the dentils left of star 6 are still visible. Called MS61 and tied for CC#15 in the Noyes census, his photo #55023. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#20 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Willard. C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 988		1850 N-9 R2 PCGS graded MS66 Red & Brown. Highly lustrous original mint red fading to bluish steel and olive on the highpoints, more than half the bright mint color remaining, mostly on the reverse. The obverse fields are slightly reflective thanks to a fresh die polishing and the eye appeal of this cent is outstanding. The only mark of any significance is a small splash of darker toning that connects the lower parts of the 8 & 5 in the date. Sharply struck. Every star has bold radial lines and the devices are fully impressed. LDS, die state c. The die crack at ME is clear and the die lines found on the earlier states of the obverse have been polished off the die. Called MS65 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30571. Our grade is MS65, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $2,000-UP. Ex Jerry A. Bobbe 12/8/83. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,900
Lot 989		1850 N-12 R1 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Glossy light olive and steel brown. No spots or stains, only a few trivial contact marks, including a diagonal nick on the jawline near the earlobe and a nick on the lower edge of the bust over the 5. EDS, die state a. The points from the C in CENT are clear. Called MS60 and tied for CC#20 in the Noyes census, his photo #55126. Our grade is AU55. Estimated Value $200-UP. Ex Willard. C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $529
Lot 990		1850 N-12 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Red. Blazing bright mint red just beginning to mellow on the highest points of the design. Cartwheel luster covers the planchet and this cent offers fantastic eye appeal in every respect. No spots, only an extremely faint scuff that barely breaks the mint frost in the middle of the jawline and a couple extremely thin, barely visible diagonal contact marks in the field right of star 3. LDS, die state b. The points from C in CENT are gone. Called MS68 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30930. Our grade is MS67, CC#1 in the Grellman census. Called MS70 by Ted Naftzger. Estimated Value $3,000-UP. Ex Freeman collection, Abner Kreisberg & Hans M. F. Schulman 5/24/58:1300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $14,950
Lot 991		1850 N-13 R3+ PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Glossy light to medium chocolate brown with traces of mint frost showing in protected areas on both sides. Nice eye appeal, only a few minor marks from choice. These include a splash of slightly darker reddish chocolate toning over star 1 and a few tiny nicks around star 1 and along the front edge of the neck. Rare EDS, die state a, with an uncracked reverse. The peak of the stray 1 at the left side of the 8 is sharp and all the fine die preparation lines are crisp. Called EF45 and tied for CC#16 in the Noyes census, his photo #55077. Our grade is AU50. Estimated Value $200-UP. Ex Henry C. Hines-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $334
Lot 992		1850 N-13 R3+ PCGS graded "Genuine." Very attractive glossy light chocolate and steel brown with satiny mint frost showing in protected areas on both sides. This cent is choice except for a small splash of darker chocolate toning on the B in LIBERTY into the hair below and a small diagonal nick off the tip of the nose. E-MDS, die state b early. Fine die cracks pass through the top of the much of the reverse legend outside the wreath, and that legend is starting to sink. The peak of the stray 1 at the left of the 8 is obvious and the fine die lines from the dentils under star 13 are clear. Called AU55 and tied for CC#11 in the Noyes census, his photo #55024. Our grade is AU55, tied for CC#9 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $200-UP. Ex Willard. C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 993		1850 N-13 R3+ PCGS graded MS64 Red. Lustrous mint red fading to light steel brown on the highpoints, 95% of the bright mint color remaining on the obverse, 85% of the very slightly faded red showing on the reverse. Flawless except for some small spots of darker steel toning scattered over the obverse, the notable ones left of star 3, on the cheek, and inside the bottom of the 5. Great eye appeal; a gem cent. MDS, die state b. The die cracks around the reverse legend are clear and the legend is clearly sinking as the field rises around the wreath and letters. The die lines on the obverse remain easily visible, including the peak of the stray 1 left of the 8. Called MS65 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30618. Our grade is MS66, CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz 1/91 (via Bob Grellman). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,565
Lot 994		1850 N-13 R3+ PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Frosty light chocolate and steel brown with very faded red showing through in protected areas on the reverse. The only notable mark is a small, barely visible nick on the rim over the C in AMERICA. M-LDS, die state b late. The dash left of the 8 and die lines from the dentils under star 13 are weak but visible, and the sinking around the reverse legend is obvious. Just a hint of friction on the highest points from mint state. Called MS60 and tied for CC#5 in the Noyes census, his photo #55127. Our grade is AU58, tied for CC#7 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Willard C. Blaisdell 5/11/71-Del Bland 2/7/73. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,121
Lot 995		1850 N-14 R4 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. The obverse is lustrous mint red faded down to light steel brown and chocolate, about a third of the mint color remaining. The reverse is glossy chocolate brown with faded mint color showing through in protected areas. Both sides display very attractive cartwheel luster, and this cent is essentially flawless. The only marks are a few trivial specks of darker toning scattered over the obverse, a tiny planchet flake in the middle of the jawline, as struck, plus a very faint scuff in the field up from star 13. The dentils are poorly impressed all the way around the obverse (which is typical for the late die state) but the stars and portrait are well struck. Extremely rare LDS, die state g, with strong rim cud breaks at D-STAT, ES, and F-A. Only 5 examples are known with these rim cud breaks, and this is the finest of that small group. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 overall in the Noyes census which lists only four examples in mint state, his photo #30474. Our grade is MS64, CC#1 overall among four known in mint state grades in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Howard R. Newcomb-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:644. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,565
Lot 996		1850 N-15 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Red. Bright lustrous mint red just starting to mellow, at least 90% of the original mint red remaining. A tiny pinprick at the tip of the coronet is the only mark on this otherwise flawless cent. A fabulous original mint state large cent that offers truly superior eye appeal. EDS, die state a. The fine die lines from the dentils at star 5 are sharp. This cent is plated in the new Dave Bowers book, The Whitman Encyclopedia of U.S. Half Cents and Large Cents. Called MS67 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30572. Our grade is MS66, CC#1 in the Grellman census. Another fabulous cent called MS70 by Ted Naftzger. Estimated Value $2,500-UP. Ex F. C. C. Boyd, New Netherlands Coin Co. #51, 6/58:1273-Louis Helfenstein, Lester Merkin 8/14/64:256-Wayne G. Slife, Lester Merkin 10/6/72:668-Stack's 3/19/86:881 (via Tony Terranova). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $11,500
Lot 997		1850 N-15 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Lustrous slightly mellowed mint red fading to light olive and steel brown, more than half the red showing, mostly on the reverse. Nearly flawless in every way, and the eye appeal is outstanding. A bit of darker toning surrounds the R in LIBERTY, a few microscopic ticks on the front edge of the nose, and a speck of darker toning in the field off the peak of the 1 are good identifying marks. E-MDS, die state a. The diagonal die lines over star 5 and the points from ON and CEN are clear. Called MS64 and CC#4 in the Noyes census, his photo #30475. Our grade is MS65, tied for CC#2 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex M. H. Bolender 2/1/47:676. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,300
Lot 998		1850 N-17 R4 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Repunched 5. Clipped Planchet. Lustrous light greenish olive brown with subtle overtones of light bluish steel. Satiny mint frost covers the planchet and this cent offers excellent eye appeal. The only marks are a pair of very tiny nicks on the neck and a small spot of dark toning on the rim over the T in UNITED. The best identifying mark on this cent, however, is a minor mint-made planchet clip at the top of star 4 that affects the dentils over that star and the opposing ones at NI in UNITED. Rare M-LDS, die state b. A fine die crack on the rim outlines where a rim cud is forming at stars 6-8. This die crack is faint but complete from end to end. Delicate repunching is visible under the 5 and the die lines along the front edge of the neck and behind the head are clear. A beautiful cent in a very rare die state. Called MS60 and tied for CC#1 honors among only 4 mint state examples in the Noyes census, his photo #30784. Our grade is MS62+, close to MS63, and tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $750-UP. Ex Russell Wyatt, Superior 9/30/85:807. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,783
Lot 999		1850 N-18 R3+ PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Glossy mellowed mint red fading to olive brown and bluish steel, nearly half of the faded red remaining, mostly on the obverse. The obverse fields are hard and slightly reflective but the reverse is covered with frosty luster thanks to microscopic radial die flowlines that cover that side. Excellent eye appeal, only a few trivial marks. These include a few light nicks on the neck and jaw plus a tiny one in the field over the left side of star 12. Sharply struck EDS, die state a. The die lines at the dentils over stars 6 & 7 are sharp. Called MS60 and CC#1 as the only mint state example in the Noyes census, his photo #30528. Our grade is MS63, CC#1 of only 3 known in mint state according to the Grellman census. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Thomas L. Elder 4/30/1926:1542-Henry C. Hines-Dr. William H. Sheldon-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:648. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,875
Lot 1000		1850 N-19 R2 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Beautiful lustrous mint red mellowing to steel brown on the highest points of the design, at least 85% of the original color remaining. The only marks are some tiny specks of darker steel toning scattered over both sides, a tiny planchet void hidden in the hairline at the temple, and another on the lower part of the upright of the E in CENT, as struck. EDS, die state a. The top of a stray 1 is visible between the 1 & 8 and the obverse fields are covered with sharp die lines, strongest around the date and before the neck. There are numerous strong die lines on the reverse as well, mostly around UNITED and ONE CENT. Shallow low spot caused by debris on the die are located around ONE, as struck, and these are commonly found on the early strikes of this variety. Perhaps these low spots kept the PCGS graders from recognizing the true significance of this outstanding cent. Called MS65 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #30619. Our grade is MS66, CC#2 in the Grellman census. Another outstanding cent called MS70 by Ted Naftzger. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Denis Loring 3/75. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,220
Lot 1001		1850 N-19 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Red. Blazing lustrous bright mint red, nearly as fresh as the day it was struck. The only "defects" are a small spot of brown toning off the tip of the coronet, a very faint scuff that barely affects the mint frost on the chin, and a tiny splash of dark bluish steel toning in the leaf under the C in CENT. Sharply struck with full radial lines in all the stars and crisp details in all the devices. About as perfect as you could expect for a large cent. M-LDS, die state c (Newcomb's old #16). The stray 1 between the 1 & 8 is gone, as are the die lines that covered the obverse fields. Most of the die lines found on the reverse in the earlier state are gone as well, but clear remnants remain under the NI in UNITED to the C in CENT. Called MS68 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30524. Our grade is MS67, CC#1 in the Grellman census. Called MS70 by Ted, and it easy to see why. Estimated Value $3,000-UP. Ex Richard S. Herman 1983. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $20,125
Lot 1002		1850 N-20 R5+ PCGS graded AU50. Glossy medium brown and light chocolate with a faint hint of reddish chocolate toning in the fields. Smooth and attractive, nearly choice except for a dull scratch in the field midway between the main curl and star 12. The scratch is toned the same as the surrounding field, and it does not catch your eye. EDS, die state a, with a clear die line passing through RIC. Called VF25 and tied for CC#5 in the Noyes census, his photo #55128. Our grade is net VF30, tied for CC#5 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Walter Mustain 2/92 (via Bob Grellman). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 1003		1850 N-21 R2 PCGS graded MS64 Red. Mint red mellowing to light steel brown, at least 85% of the lustrous mint red remaining. Both sides are covered with microscopic specks of dark steel toning, including a small patch of this toning at the dentil tips left of star 7. LDS, die state c (Newcomb's old #10), with rim cud breaks over the E in STATES and F-A. This is a die state associated with a prolific hoard of mint state examples of the variety dispersed long ago by Abe Kosoff. This example, however, is one of the finest to survive the environmental hazards faced by red copper. Not photographed by Noyes. Our grade is MS64+, CC#2 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Stack's 8/22/45-Willard C. Blaisdell's date set 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,495
Lot 1004		1850 N-21 R2 PCGS graded MS66 Brown. Lustrous light chocolate and steel brown with underlying faded mint color bleeding through in the obverse fields, and about 30% of the reverse shows mint red. The surfaces are satiny and offer outstanding eye appeal. A faint spot of darker toning in the field right of the inner curl and a small low spot caused by debris on the die under the N in CENT are the only marks. LDS, die state c, with rim cud breaks at the E in STATES and F-A (Newcomb's old #10). Not from the Kosoff Hoard and not photographed by Noyes. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#5 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $750-UP. Ex Howard R. Newcomb-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:638. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,438
Lot 1005		1850 N-21 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Frosty light olive and steel brown with very faded mint color covering about 20% of the planchet. No spots or stains. A thin diagonal streak of slightly lighter toning extends down the face and cheek right of the eye and a dull diagonal nick is located over star 11. LDS, die state c, with two rim cud breaks on the reverse (Newcomb's old #10). Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #55025. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#5 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Sam J. Kabealo 1/25/1947:961. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 1006		1850 N-22 R3+ PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Lustrous mint red fading to light steel brown on the highpoints. A third of the mint color remains intact on this very impressive cent. The only marks are a small spot of darker toning midway between stars 12 & 13 and a few tiny ticks on the chin. LDS, die state c, with all the fine die lines now gone and a small lump on the leaf under the U in UNITED. The obverse fields are smooth and very slightly reflective thanks to a fresh die polishing. Great eye appeal. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30576. Our grade is MS65, CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex A Mark 3/73 (over the counter via Michael Graham). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,415
Lot 1007		1850 N-23 R2 PCGS graded MS66 Red & Brown. Beautiful and highly lustrous mint red faded to light olive and bluish steel on the devices, 25% of the bright mint color remaining on the obverse and more than half on the reverse. Great eye appeal with only a few trivial marks, including a tiny planchet flake in the field off the upper left point of star 7 (as struck). Sharply struck EDS, the earliest seen, die state a early. The fields are smooth and slightly reflective, and they are covered with microscopic die polishing lines. Called MS64 and CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #30785. Our grade is MS65, CC#2 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Jack Collins, Bowers & Ruddy 1/25/83:630. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,600
Lot 1008		1850 N-23 R2 PCGS graded MS66 Red & Brown. Lustrous mint red mellowing to light steel brown on the highpoints, 75% of the red remaining. The planchet is covered with satiny mint frost that is unbroken, and the eye appeal is fabulous. The only notable marks are two tiny specks of darker toning in the field before the front edge of the coronet and a tiny nick on the rim over the I in UNITED. E-MDS, die state a. The fields are now satiny rather than prooflike but the die line connecting the tops of the O & F has not formed. Called MS66 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30626. Our grade is MS66, CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $2,000-UP. Ex Harmer Rooke Galleries 8/5/87:73-Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/88:644. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,750
Lot 1009		1850 N-23 R2 PCGS graded MS63 Red & Brown. Mellowed mint red shifting to light chocolate. About 80% of the obverse shows faded mint color while no more than half of the reverse displays any shade of red. Three spots of darker toning are located between stars 7 & 8, and these represent the only significant distraction on an otherwise very attractive cent. Sharply struck with full radial lines in all the stars and all the devices fully impressed. LDS, die state b. A dull line has been added that connects the tops of the O and F in OF. Called AU50 and tied for CC#19 in the Noyes census, his photo #30734. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#4 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $400-UP. Ex Stack's 11/20/67:134. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 1010		1850 N-24 R5 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Choice frosty light chocolate brown. Great eye appeal, but there is light wear on the highest points of the design. The only notable mark is a spot of darker olive brown toning on the rim over the E in AMERICA. MDS. The obverse die is heavily worn from extensive use in the earlier N-18 and N-23 marriages leaving the top of the 0 in the date faint, but the die lines and points on the new reverse die are clear. Called EF45 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30519. Our grade is AU50, CC#2 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Chris McCawley 3/91 (via Bob Grellman). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,875
Lot 1011		1850 N-25 R4- PCGS graded MS66 Brown. Highly lustrous dark bluish steel and rose faded down from mint red, perhaps 15% of the planchet showing some of the very faded mint color. The satiny mint frost is unbroken and this cent offers outstanding eye appeal. The only mark is a very faint hairline in the field between star 1 and the throat. Sharply struck with crisp details throughout. MDS. Called MS65 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #30568. Our grade is MS66, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Howard R. Newcomb-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:654. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,370
Lot 1012		1850 N-26 R4 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Lustrous mint red fading to bluish steel and olive, about half the obverse showing faded mint color and the reverse displaying underlying very faded mint color in the fields and protected areas. The fields are smooth and slightly reflective thanks to freshly polished dies. This cent would rate gem status is not for a carbon spot nestled between the upper left points of star 5. Otherwise there are only a few minor spots on the obverse and the reverse is pristine. E-MDS, die state b early. The die line above UN reaches to over the center of the N where it fades out. Called MS61 and tied for CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #30466. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Fred H. Borcherdt 4/90 (via Bob Grellman). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,840
Lot 1013		1850 N-26 R4 PCGS graded MS66 Brown. Highly lustrous and very attractive frosty steel and light chocolate faded down from mint red with underlying faded mint color showing through in the fields and protected areas. The surfaces are satiny and virtually flawless, and the eye appeal of this cent is outstanding. A faint scuff under star 7 and a speck of darker toning on the right point of the T in UNITED are the only marks. LDS, die state b. The die line over UN in UNITED does not extend past the left top of that N. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30470. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Lester Merkin 11/5/61-C. Douglas Smith-Del Bland-G. M. Patterson 4/72. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,185
Lot 1014		1850 N-27 R4 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Lustrous steel and light olive brown with nearly a third of the mint red remaining, mostly on the obverse. A spot of reddish chocolate toning over star 9, another at the dentils under the right side of the 8 in the date, and a third on the bust tip are the notable marks, and they do catch your eye. There are a few other smaller spots of dark toning elsewhere on the obverse, but they are not significant. The reverse is choice, nearly flawless. MDS. Called MS60 and CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #29938. Our grade is MS62, CC#2 in the Grellman census. Both census takers list only 2 examples in mint state grades, and the next best grades only AU50. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions 1/11/92:336. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,875
Lot 1015		1850 N-27 R4 PCGS graded XF40. Glossy chocolate brown, lighter on the devices and darker in protected areas. Both sides show minor contact marks, and a relatively obvious nick is located in the middle of the neck. MDS. Called VF30 and tied for CC#8 in the Noyes census, his photo #55057. Our grade is net VF20, tied for CC#15 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $50-UP. Ex Admiral Worthington S. Bitler 4/61. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $196
Lot 1016		1851 N-1 R3 PCGS graded MS66 Red & Brown. Repunched 18. Very attractive and highly lustrous dark bluish steel and olive brown with 25% of the mint red showing on both sides. Satiny mint frost covers the planchet and the eye appeal of this cent is outstanding. A faint speck of darker reddish brown toning under star 10 and another under the right side of the E in AMERICA are the only marks. Sharply struck E-MDS, die state b. The diagonal die lines that cover the obverse fields in the earliest state have been polished off the die, but the repunching at the base of the 1 is sharp. The repunching along the bottom of the 8 is visible but not strong. The three strong lines from the N in UNITED to the dentils above are dull but obvious. Called MS63 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #55129. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#2 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Willard C. Blaisdell 9/74-Del Bland 8/75-G. Lee Kuntz, Superior 10/6/91:584 (via Tony Terranova). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,188
Lot 1017		1851 N-1 R3 PCGS graded MS66 Brown. Repunched 18. Lustrous bluish steel and olive with faded mint color covering 15% of the planchet, mostly on the reverse. Great eye appeal. This cent is nearly flawless except for a planchet lamination on the rim over the second A in AMERICA and a faint spot of reddish brown toning between stars 1 & 2. MDS, die state b. The repunching under the 1 is clear but the repunching along the bottom of the 8 is faint, nearly gone. The die lines over N in UNITED are dull but visible. Called MS61 and tied for CC#5 in the Noyes census, his photo #30843. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#4 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Pinetree 7/74-Bill Noyes 6/4/84. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,438

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