Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 54

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

The Ted Naftzger Collection - 1854-1856

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1184		1854 N-1 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Frosty light olive and steel brown with 20% of the mint color remaining. There are several spots of dark toning on the obverse, including one in the hair under ER in LIBERTY, another in the hair over that T, one left of star 2, and a couple tiny ones over the hairbun. No notable signs of contact, but there are a few tiny low spots or planchet flakes at the throat and in the field before the lips, as struck. Scarce E-MDS, die state a, with smooth fields on both sides and without the usually seen flowline connecting the right base of the 4 to the dentils below. Called MS60 and tied for CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #30726. Our grade is MS62, tied for CC#2 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 12/4/84:1924 (via Tony Terranova). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 1185		1854 N-2 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Glossy golden brown and light chocolate with hints of sea green overtone on the reverse. A spot of darker toning in the field off the tip of the nose is the only notable mark. EDS, die state a. The obverse fields are smooth and slightly reflective with microscopic die polishing lines visible around the portrait. A sharp die line passes across the bottom of the N in ONE and clear die clashmarks show in the usual places inside the wreath. The strike is typical for this variety as the tip of the coronet is very weak and most of the stars are missing their radial lines. Called AU55 and tied for CC#7 in the Noyes census, his photo #30826. Our grade is MS62, tied for CC#5 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex R. L. Miles, Jr., Stack's 4/10/69:217. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $506
Lot 1186		1854 N-2 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Lustrous mint red faded to olive and bluish steel on the devices. Half the mint red remains on this very attractive cent, and there are no significant marks. A spot of darker toning at the right top of the N in CENT can help identify this piece. LDS, die state c. The legend outside the wreath is sinking, strongest at the top of the reverse and the die lines at ITED are gone. Nicely struck, which is quite unusual for this variety. The coronet tip is strong and nearly all the stars have their radial lines intact. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30772. Our grade is MS63+, close to MS64, and CC#2 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Source uncertain. This cent comes with a pillbox marked "1854 A-2" tucked inside an undated auction envelope from Abe Kosoff (lot #411) and WCB (Willard C. Blaisdell) is marked on the envelope. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,438
Lot 1187		1854 N-2 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Glossy light chocolate brown with underlying frosty flowline luster covering the fields and protected areas. No spots, stains, or notable marks. A choice, attractive cent, but there is a touch of friction on the highest points of the design. LDS, die state c. The legend is sinking outside the wreath and the die clashmarks are gone. Nicely struck, especially for this variety. Not photographed by Noyes. Our grade is AU55. Estimated Value $200-UP. Ex Bruno Crossfield-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $391
Lot 1188		1854 N-3 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Stray 4 in Curls. Frosty medium brown and light chocolate with somewhat lighter toning in protected areas. Nicely struck and attractive. A struck-through line (caused by a short piece of wire or thread on the die) is located just left of star 10, and a faint spot of reddish brown toning shows under star 6. E-MDS, die state a. A fine diagonal die line reaches from the dentils through star 6 to the hair. The stray 4 nestled in the curls over the left top of the 5 is sharp (shows portions of the crossbar and upright of the 4). Called MS62 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30770. Our grade is MS60+, tied for CC#8 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $350-UP. Ex M. H. Bolender 2/1/47:694. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,064
Lot 1189		1854 N-4 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Repunched 4. Beautiful frosty chocolate and steel brown with traces of mint color showing on both sides. The surfaces are lustrous and the eye appeal of this cent is outstanding. A small nick on the tip of the nose and a spot of darker steel toning on the left point of star 9 are the notable marks. Struck from the earliest state of the dies, die state a. Fine diagonal die polishing lines cover the fields on both sides and evidence of the repunching on the 4 is sharp. The fields are smooth and In addition, evidence of another misplaced 4 shows in the curls over the left side of the 5 where the upright and a trace of the seriph of the crossbar can be found. Called MS60 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census his photo #30670. Our grade is MS63, CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Henry C. Hines-Howard R. Newcomb-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 12/4/84:1926 (via Tony Terranova). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,265
Lot 1190		1854 N-5 R3 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Repunched 18. Lustrous light chocolate brown with subtle overtones of bluish steel. Peeps of mint red can be found on both sides. Just a few trivial marks, including a faint spot of reddish brown toning at the dentils over star 11, a tiny planchet void on the rim at star 6, and a bit of darker toning sprinkled about in the leaves below ME in AMERICA. MDS, die state b. The repunching on the 1 & 8 is dull but visible and there are two sets of delicate die clashmarks at the left top of the O in ONE. A very shallow low spot caused by debris on the die covers the neck and cheek. Called MS61 and CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #30729. Our grade is MS60+, CC#5 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $350-UP. Ex New Netherlands Coin Co. 11/28/58:535. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $891
Lot 1191		1854 N-5 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Repunched 18. Glossy light chocolate brown with a couple tiny peeps of mint color on both sides. Frosty mint luster covers the fields and protected areas. A splash of darker chocolate brown toning at star 2 and a dull scrape on the tip of the nose and chin are the only marks. MDS, die state b. The repunching on the 18 is dull but visible and there is a double die clashmark at the left top of the O in ONE. Called MS60 and tied for CC#4 in the Noyes census, his photo #55147. Our grade is AU58, tied for CC#8 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $200-UP. Ex Henry C. Hines-Bruno Crossfield-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $391
Lot 1192		1854 N-6 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Lustrous mint red fading to bluish steel and light olive brown on the devices, two-thirds of the mint red remaining on both sides. This cent is gem quality except for a collection of light contact marks on the 1 and a thin nick in the dentils at star 5. M-LDS, die state c early. A small lump has formed just under the tip of the nose and the die lines from the dentils at star 2 are faint but remain visible. Called MS63 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30829. Our grade is MS63, CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Myles Z. Gerson-Denis Loring-Ken Goldman 7/24/80. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,553
Lot 1193		1854 N-7 R2 PCGS graded AU53. Repunched 1 & 4. Glossy chocolate brown with olive in protected areas. No defects, just honest wear. Scarce EDS, die state a. The repunching at the left end of the base of the 1 and under the base and inside the triangle of the 4 are clear. Called VF20 in the Noyes census, his photo #55148. Our grade is VF20+, close to VF25. Another inexpensive souvenir from a fabulous collection. Estimated Value $50-UP. Ex Bruno Crossfield-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $138
Lot 1194		1854 N-7 R2 PCGS graded MS66 Red & Brown. Repunched 1 & 4. Lustrous light olive and steel with 15% of the mint color showing on the obverse, 70% on the reverse. A small spot of dark toning at the dentils over star 5 and another on the left top of the E in CENT are the best identifying marks on this very attractive cent. M-LDS, die state b. The repunching on the 4 is gone and it is very faint left of the base of the 1. A strong die flowline connects the right end of the base of the 4 to the right top of a dentil. Called MS64 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30725. Our grade is MS64, CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Del Bland 2/7/73. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,645
Lot 1195		1854 N-8 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Lustrous mint red mellowing to steel brown on the devices, at least two-thirds of the planchet showing mint color. The only marks are some small spots of darker toning, including one on the right bottom of the 8, another in the field before the nose, and a third just right of star 6. Nicely struck E-MDS, die state a late. The fields are satiny from microscopic die flowlines. Called MS65 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30679. Our grade is MS65, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Bowers & Ruddy 11/10/72:947. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,725
Lot 1196		1854 N-9 R2 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Stray 18 and 4. Lustrous mint red fading to bluish steel and light olive with slightly more than half the faded mint color remaining, mostly on the obverse. A small spot of darker toning in the field near the hair under star 8 and another at the top of the A in STATES are the best identifying marks. In addition, there is a planchet flake in the field over the bust tip, a smaller one off the chin, and another in the dentils over the left side of the U in UNITED, all as struck. Most of the neck and all of the cheek are slightly rough from fine debris on the die, and this feature is common on the variety. M-LDS, die state c. The fields are slightly rough from die erosion and there is a flowline from the left end of the base of the 1 to the space between dentils. The stray 1 is strongly punched into the right side of the ear, and the top of the weaker 8 is visible in the depression right of the Y. Parts of the stray 4 can be found in the curls over the 5. Why date digits were punched in these places will remain a mystery, but the end result is a very popular die variety for collectors. Called MS64 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30724. Our grade is MS64+, close to MS65, and CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Henry C. Hines-Bruno Crossfield-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,840
Lot 1197		1854 N-10 R2 PCGS graded MS66 Red & Brown. Very attractive lustrous mint red fading to light steel brown on the highpoints with 80% of the original color remaining. The only marks are insignificant specks of darker toning or microscopic ticks visible only with the aid of a strong magnifier. The best identifying marks are a tiny planchet chip on the center of the neck and a speck of toning between the tops of the 5 & 4. E-MDS, die state c early. The obverse is uncracked, and there is a very faint crack from the dentils through ED to the wreath below. The earlier crack through the C in AMERICA reaches NT in CENT but goes no farther. A beautiful, original cent. Not graded by Noyes, his photo #55140a. Our grade is MS66, CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $2,000-UP. Ex John R. Pasciuti 1/12/92 (via Bob Grellman). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,830
Lot 1198		1854 N-10 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Lustrous mint red faded to dark bluish steel and olive on the devices with half of the planchet displaying mint color. Great eye appeal, only a couple microscopic marks from flawless. These include a very shallow planchet flake at the outer point of star 6 and a tiny struck-through line right of the lower point of that same star, both barely visible mint-made defects. E-MDS, die state c early. The obverse is uncracked and a faint die crack meanders from the dentils through ED to the wreath below. A stronger but still very fine die crack extends from the dentils through the C in AMERICA and the wreath to the bases of NT in CENT and weakly on to the O in ONE. Called MS64 and CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #30769. Our grade is MS65, CC#4 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Willard C. Blaisdell-Del Bland 6/78. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,668
Lot 1199		1854 N-11 R2 PCGS graded MS66 Brown. Beautiful and highly lustrous bluish steel and light olive brown with generous traces of mint color remaining, especially on the obverse. Satiny mint frost covers this cent, and it is flawless except for a few small spots of darker toning at S-OF-A. Each of these spots was carefully rubbed to minimize its impact, but they are still visible without a glass. MDS, die state b. The fields are slightly roughened by radial die flowlines, but the obverse fields have not become wavy. This cent offers outstanding eye appeal in spite of the minor marks on the reverse. Called MS64 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30825. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Wayne G. Slife, Lester Merkin 10/6/72:664-Del Bland 2/7/73. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,645
Lot 1200		1854 N-11 R2 PCGS graded MS66 Brown. Lustrous light olive and chocolate with subtle overtones of bluish steel in the fields and protected areas. This cent offers great eye appeal (hence the superior grade assigned by PCGS), but there is an easily missed spot of shallow reddish corrosion at the front edge of the coronet. This spot contains a speck of greenish verdigris and displays a few faint pinscratches as well where someone attempted to remove the speck of crud. Otherwise this cent is essentially perfect. M-LDS, die state b late. The fields on both sides are slightly rough from die flowlines and the obverse fields are starting to become wavy through the stars. Called MS63 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #55150. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#17 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Lester Merkin 6/4/71:611-Dr. Bob Shalowitz 12/87. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 1201		1854 N-12 R2 PCGS graded MS66 Brown. Repunched 1. Very attractive and highly lustrous bluish steel and light chocolate brown with generous traces of faded mint red remaining, especially on the obverse. Great eye appeal, nearly flawless. A small spot of darker toning on the right top of the I in UNITED and several microscopic specks of similar toning around the F in OF are the notable marks, and they are barely visible. E-MDS, die state b early. The short line under the upright of the 1 (from repunching) is clearly visible, and the fields are covered with fine radial flowlines on both sides. Traces of the diagonal die lines from the dentils under the date remain visible as well. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30817. Our grade is MS63+, CC#1 by a small margin among the business strikes in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Henry C. Hines-Howard R. Newcomb-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 12/4/84:1929 (via Tony Terranova). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,725
Lot 1202		1854 N-13 R4 PCGS graded AU55. Glossy light chocolate brown with olive toning in protected areas. Both sides are covered with light contact marks, none distracting but too many for the sharpness grade. MDS, die state b. The die lines up from the dentils under the 54 are dull but still visible. Not seen by Noyes. Our grade is VF35 sharpness, net VF25. Estimated Value $50-UP. Ex Bruno Crossfield-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $161
Lot 1203		1854 N-13 R4 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Lustrous mint red shifting to bluish steel and olive on the devices, about two-thirds of the planchet showing original mint color. Great eye appeal. The only marks are microscopic and of no significance. Identifying marks include a light nick hidden in the dentils under the 8 and a faint hairline scratch at the upper point of star 7. M-LDS, die state c. The die lines from the dentils under the 54 are gone, lost in radial flowlines. Sharp doubling shows inside the right half of the O in ONE. Called MS64 and CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #30723. Our grade is MS65, CC#1 in the Grellman census. This is a difficult variety to attribute in later die states, and the two examples listed in the Noyes census are unconfirmed auction listings from the early 1990's that still have not been examined. The Grellman census for all late date large cents includes only pieces that have been examined, both for grade and attribution, while the Noyes census for late date large cents includes a very large number of pieces that have not been seen by him. A fact worth considering, I suppose. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Stack's 1976 ANA Sale, 8/24/76:318-Myles Z. Gerson-Denis Loring-Ken Goldman 7/80. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,645
Lot 1204		1854 N-14 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Repunched 4. Misaligned Obverse Die. Lustrous bright mint red fading to light olive and bluish steel on the highpoints, 75% of the mint red remaining, mostly on the reverse. The only marks are a wholly insignificant bit of darker toning nestled between the two left points of star 12 and similar darker toning hidden inside the E in AMERICA. The neck is covered with very shallow low spots (from debris on the die), as nearly always seen on this die variety. E-MDS, die state a late. The die lines from the dentils over NI in UNITED are dull but still visible, and the repunching inside the triangle of the 4 is clear. In addition, the obverse is clearly misaligned to K-1 while the reverse is properly centered on the planchet. Called MS64 and CC#5 in the Noyes census, his photo #30824. Our grade is MS65, tied for CC#4 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $750-UP. Ex Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/88:729. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,840
Lot 1205		1854 N-14 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Repunched 4. Lustrous mint red shifting to light steel brown on the highpoints with 90% of the red showing on the obverse, 80% on the reverse. Satiny mint frost covers the planchet, and the only mark is a small planchet flake near the dentils over star 4, as struck. The neck is covered with very shallow low spots caused by crud on the die, as nearly always seen on this variety. M-LDS, die state b. The die lines over NI in UNITED are gone, and the repunching inside the triangle of the 4 is dull but still visible. Called MS65 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #55152. Our grade is MS66, CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex John Pasciuti 7/10/92 (via Bob Grellman). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,220
Lot 1206		1854 N-14 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Repunched 4. Frosty steel and light chocolate brown with traces of mint red in protected areas, mostly on the reverse. A thin vertical nick right of the eye and a spot of reddish chocolate toning right of star 9 are the notable marks. M-LDS, die state b. The repunching inside the 4 is dull but visible, and the die lines over NI in UNITED are gone. Called MS60 and tied for CC#13 in the Noyes census, his photo #55153. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#15 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $350-UP. Ex M. H. Bolender 2/1/47:695. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $776
Lot 1207		1854 N-16 R2+ PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Repunched 1. Glossy light chocolate brown with traces of cartwheel luster in protected areas. This piece is choice and flawless except for digs inside the E in CENT, but these marks are significant. In addition, this cent has obvious wear in spite of the choice mint state grade awarded by PCGS. I suspect this piece is destined to remain in the slab for a very long time while the undergraded (by PCGS) pieces in this sale will be cracked at lot pick-up. Sometimes I just have to scratch my head and move on. MDS, die state b early. The repunching over the left base of the 1 is dull but visible, and most of the die lines from the dentils at stars 1-2 are gone. Called VF30 in the Noyes census, his photo #55081. Our grade is net VF30. Estimated Value $100-UP. Ex Henry C. Hines-Bruno Crossfield-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $322
Lot 1208		1854 N-16 R2+ PCGS graded MS66 Brown. Repunched 1. Highly lustrous light chocolate and steel brown with delicate overtones of light bluish steel. Generous traces of original mint color remain visible in protected areas on both sides. Great eye appeal. Only a few tiny marks of no significance, including a speck of carbon at the curl on the forehead and a tiny diagonal nick under the eye. M-LDS, die state c early. The repunching over the left base of the 1 is dull and faint, barely visible. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30828. Our grade is MS63+, close to MS64, and CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex W. E. Johnson 11/59. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,955
Lot 1209		1854 N-16 R2+ PCGS graded AU58. Repunched 1. Glossy light chocolate brown, the obverse very delicately mottled with slightly lighter and darker tones of chocolate. No defects, just honest wear. LDS, die state c. All traces of the repunching over the left base of the 1 are gone and the fields are covered with radial die flowlines. Called VF30 by Noyes, his photo #55154. Our grade is VF30. Estimated Value $100-UP. Ex Bruno Crossfield-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $173
Lot 1210		1854 N-17 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Lustrous mellowed mint red fading to bluish steel brown and light olive on the devices, about 70% of the planchet showing faded original mint red. The only marks are some tiny wisps of darker bluish steel toning scattered over both sides, including one on top of the right foot of the 1 and another at the curl on the forehead. M-LDS, die state c. The die lines at NITED are gone and a fine die crack extends from the wreath through S-O to the dentils above. The point from the right top of the O in ONE remains clear and doubling shows on the inside right edge of that O (similar to that found on N-13 of this year). The neck and most of the cheek are covered with very shallow low spots caused by debris on the die, as usual on this variety. A beautiful cent, certainly a gem is not for the mint-made low spots that roughen the neck and cheek. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30819. Our grade is MS64+, CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Dr. James O. Sloss, Abe Kosoff 10/21/59:327. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 1211		1854 N-18 R3+ PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Glossy olive and chocolate brown, the obverse a shade or two darker than the reverse. There is a touch of friction on the highest points as well as a spot of dark toning covering the E in STATES. Nicely struck EDS, die state a. The dies are unclashed and the fine, nearly vertical die lines behind the E in ONE are sharp. Called AU50 in the Noyes census, his photo #55156. Our grade is AU55, tied for CC#14 overall but CC#2 of the early state in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $200-UP. Ex Henry C. Hines-Bruno Crossfield-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $460
Lot 1212		1854 N-18 R3+ PCGS graded "Genuine." A sharply struck mint state cent that was lightly dipped long ago, now a rather lustrous and attractive slightly faded red. Satiny mint frost covers the reverse. The only marks are a few small splashes of dark toning under star 9 and a smaller one over star 3. M-LDS, die state c. The die clashmarks on both sides are dull but visible and the fine lines at the E in ONE are gone. Called AU50 by Noyes, his photo #55155. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#8 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $100-UP. Ex Hollinbeck Kagin auction 11/15/46, lot # not recorded. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $506
Lot 1213		1854 N-19 R3 PCGS graded MS66 Brown. Lustrous chocolate and steel with wisps of darker olive toning on the obverse. Faded mint color covers 10% of the planchet, all in protected areas. Just a few barely visible marks, including a small planchet chip on the throat and a couple tiny planchet voids on the left side of the M in AMERICA, all as struck. MDS, die state b. A die crack arcs across the obverse from the dentils at star 3 through the top of the head to the dentils at star 9. (Uncracked examples, die state a, are quite rare.) Called MS61 and CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #30821. Our grade is MS62, tied for CC#2 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $750-UP. Ex Larry Whitlow/Jerry Bobbe (Ford City Coins) 2/17/76. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,323
Lot 1214		1854 N-20 R3 PCGS graded MS66 Red & Brown. Stray 1 in Dentils. Very attractive mellowing mint red fading to bluish steel and light olive on the highpoints, 90% of the faded red showing on the obverse, 75% on the reverse. Fabulous eye appeal, virtually flawless, offering exceptional mint luster on both sides. The best identifying marks are a speck of dark toning at the upper left point of star 3 and another in the hair over the T in LIBERTY. Nicely struck MDS, die state a late. The die line at the throat is dull but visible, and the top of the stray 1 is clear reaching up from the dentils under the right side of the 8. Called MS65 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31006. Our grade is MS66, CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $2,000-UP. Ex Henry C. Hines-Howard R. Newcomb-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:788. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,105
Lot 1215		1854 N-20 R3 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Stray 1 in Dentils. Attractive frosty chocolate and bluish steel with 10% of the mint red remaining. Satiny mint frost covers the planchet and the eye appeal is excellent. A light nick close before the lips and a speck of dark toning at the dentils under star 10, plus a barely visible rim bruise at D-S on the reverse are the notable marks. MDS, die state a late. The die line at the throat is dull but remains visible and the top of the stray 1 under the right side of the 8 is clear. Called MS61 and tied for CC#4 in the Noyes census, his photo #55039. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#6 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex S. M. Koeppel 1938. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $834
Lot 1216		1854 N-21 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Repunched 185. Lustrous mint red fading to steel and light olive brown on the highpoints, at least two-thirds of the original red remaining. Great eye appeal, just a few minor marks. These include a trail of very light, thin nicks in the field inside the inner points of stars 8 & 9 and a microscopic speck of toning over the junction of the N & T in CENT. Nicely struck E-MDS, die state b early. The fine repunching under the 185 is clear and there are delicate die clashmarks in the field near the main curl and right of the E in ONE. A beautiful, gem cent. Called MS65 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31005. Our grade is MS65, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Dr. James O. Sloss, Abe Kosoff 10/21/59:328. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,725
Lot 1217		1854 N-21 R2 PCGS graded "Genuine." Repunched 185. This is a lustrous mint state cent that is covered with a thin layer of lacquer to protect the frosty red color that covers nearly all of the planchet. Coating red cents was a popular practice among copper collectors long ago, but not today. Fortunately the coating can be removed without doing harm to the coin, and I suspect that will happen to this cent sooner rather than later following the auction. Anyway, the color is attractive and appears to be original, but you really can't be sure until the lacquer is removed. The only marks are a spot of dark toning in the dentils over star 10 and a smaller one right of star 3, plus a similar spot on the tip of the leaf over O in ONE. E-MDS, die state b. The repunching under the 185 is clear and delicate die clashmarks show in the field close behind the main curl and right of the E in ONE. Called AU50 in the Noyes census, his photo #30671. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#14 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $200-UP. Ex Willard C. Blaisdell date set 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,265
Lot 1218		1854 N-22 R4 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Dash From 4. Lustrous mint red faded to light olive and steel on the highpoints, two-thirds of the bright original mint color remaining. Great luster and eye appeal with only a few trivial marks. These include a very fine vertical hairline scratch right of star 6 and a couple tiny spots of darker toning under star 8. Shallow low spots cover much of the cheek and neck with an additional very shallow one under EN in CENT, as nearly always found on this variety. MDS, die state a late. The dash to the right from the top of the 4 is dull but visible. Called MS65 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30672. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#2 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $400-UP. Ex Henry C. Hines-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 1219		1854 N-22 R4 PCGS graded MS64 Red. Dash From 4. Frosty bright red, a fresh mint state cent that offers outstanding luster and eye appeal. The only marks are a few tiny specks of dark steel toning, including one in the dentils at star 2 and another just right of star 9, and a small collection of microscopic planchet flakes on the jawline near the throat, as struck. M-LDS, die state b early. The die line from the upper right of the 4 is very dull but remains visible. Called MS65 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30904. Our grade is MS65, CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Howard R. Newcomb-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:790. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,910
Lot 1220		1854 N-23 R2 PCGS graded MS66 Brown. Highly lustrous and very attractive frosty bluish steel and light olive brown with generous traces of faded mint color showing on both sides. Satiny mint frost covers this cent, and the outstanding eye appeal accounts for the lofty grade assigned by the folks at PCGS. The notable marks are a faint swipe of darker toning in the field right of star 3, a well-hidden speck of carbon on the curl over the right top of the 5, and another on the leaf under the right edge of the E in UNITED. A dull diagonal nick on the rim just right of the date is another good identifying mark. MDS, die state b early. The die line from star 11 to the dentils is gone and the clashmarks up from the right top of the T in CENT are sharp. Called MS63 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #30908. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#3 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Sheraton Coin Co. 5/1947-Admiral Worthington S. Bitler. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,438
Lot 1221		1854 N-23 R2 PCGS graded "Genuine." Glossy chocolate with wisps of darker olive and steel on the obverse. The obverse is covered with faint hairlines that do not break the toning and a dull scratch is hidden in the dentils over TES in STATES. The dentils between stars 11 & 12 are very weak due to a minor planchet clip at that spot, as struck. M-LDS, die state b. The die line at star 11 is gone and the fields are covered with fine radial die flowlines. Called VF35 by Noyes, his photo #55061. Our grade is EF40. Estimated Value $100-UP. Ex Henry C. Hines-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $127
Lot 1222		1854 N-23 R2 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Frosty light olive brown with faded mint red in protected areas on both sides, mostly on the obverse. Satiny mint luster covers the fields and protected areas on both sides. The only marks are a small splash of chocolate toning in the field at the lips, another between the lower points of star 6, and a larger one at EN in CENT. MDS, die state b. The die line from star 11 is gone and the fields are covered with fine radial die flowlines. The die clashmark up from the right top of the T in CEN T is clear. Microscopic planchet chips cover much of the neck and field to the left, as struck. Called MS63 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #55157. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#10 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex Thomas P. Warfield, Associated Coin Auction Co. 10/28/55:734 (as "unlisted"). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $391
Lot 1223		1854 N-24 R2+ PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Frosty light greenish olive and steel with sea green and light bluish steel overtones, a lustrous "greenie." Sharply struck and attractive. The only defects are a few small spots of darker olive toning on the obverse, including one under star 3 and a smaller one at the dentils over star 11. EDS, die state a. All the fine die finishing lines are sharp and the reverse is uncracked. The obverse fields are covered with microscopic die polishing lines. Called MS60 and tied for CC#6 in the Noyes census, his photo #30902. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $400-UP. Ex Reynolds 11/22/49-Dr. Ken Sartoris 5/72-Del Bland 2/7/73. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,450
Lot 1224		1854 N-24 R2+ PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Lustrous light olive and bluish steel brown with traces of mint color in protected areas, mostly on the reverse. A small carbon spot close under the earlobe and several tiny ticks and planchet chips on the neck and in the field off the chin, plus a dull diagonal nick across the O in ONE are the notable marks, none distracting. The fields are frosty and the eye appeal of this cent is excellent. LDS, die state b. The fine die lines are gone and a die crack connects ME to the dentils over the adjacent A. Called MS60 and tied for CC#6 in the Noyes census. his photo #55158. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#6 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex Coin Galleries 2/11/88:1123-Tony Terranova 2/18/88. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $460
Lot 1225		1854 N-25 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Stray 4 in Curls. Lustrous faded red blending to dark steel brown on the highpoints, about two-thirds of the faded red remaining. There are traces of an old fingerprint at stars 10-12 and small planchet flakes under star 11 and at the lower left point of star 7, as struck. The fields are smooth and hard, covered with fine die polishing lines and offering a hint of reflectivity. The eye appeal is decent but the luster is a bit subdued, a suggestion that this cent may have been lightly dipped long ago. Rare EDS, die state a, before the strong die clashmarks nearly always present on this variety. The seriph of the crossbar of a stray 4 hangs down from the curl just left of star 13 emerging as a sharp point down from that curl. Called AU50 by Noyes, his photo #30820. Our grade is MS62, tied for CC#7 overall but finest of the early state in the Grellman census. In fact, this is the only mint state example known from the unclashed state of the dies according to the Grellman list. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Richard S. Herman 1983. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $834
Lot 1226		1854 N-25 R3 PCGS graded MS66 Red & Brown. Stray 4 in Curls. Very attractive lustrous mint red mellowing to bluish steel on the highpoints with 85% of the slightly faded mint color remaining on both sides. This beautiful cent is flawless except for microscopic specks of bluish steel toning scattered over the obverse and a very thin struck-through line low on the neck, as struck. MDS, die state b. Strong die clashmarks show at the throat and chin, and the fields are covered with fine radial die flowlines that create attractive cartwheel luster. Evidence of the stray 4 shows clearly as a sharp point hanging down from the curl left of star 13. This is a fantastic gem cent in every respect. Called MS67 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30854. Our grade is MS66, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,500-UP. Ex Lee J. Lahrman, Abe Kosoff 2/1/63:476. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,475
Lot 1227		1854 N-25 R3 PCGS graded "Genuine." Stray 4 in Curls. Frosty bright mint red fading to steel brown on the highpoints with 90% of the mint color showing on the obverse, 80% on the reverse. The only defects are a small spot of darker toning at the upper left point of star 9 and another at the feet of the R & I in AMERICA. Both of these spots were very lightly rubbed to minimize the impact on the eye appeal of an otherwise fantastic lustrous gem cent. LDS, die state b. The die clashmarks at the throat and chin are dull, hidden by flowlines but still visible. The spike down from the curl left of star 13 (from the seriph of the crossbar of the stray 4) is dull but remains visible. This cent is plated in the new Dave Bowers book, The Whitman Encyclopedia of U.S. Half Cents and Large Cents. Called MS66 and CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #30857. Our grade is MS64+, very close to MS65, and CC#4 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Massachusetts Historical Society, Stack's 1976 ANA Sale 8/76:318-Stack's 3/18/86:905 (via Tony Terranova). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,760
Lot 1228		1854 N-26 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Frosty mint red faded to steel and light olive on the highpoints, 65% of the mint color showing on the obverse, at least 80% remaining on the reverse. Excellent luster and eye appeal, a gem if not for several spots of darker bluish steel and olive brown toning. The notable spots are over the nostril and at the dentils right of star 10. MDS with satiny fields from microscopic die wear. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30903. Our grade is MS64, CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Dr. James O. Sloss, Abe Kosoff 10/21/59:330. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,898
Lot 1229		1854 N-27 R3- PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Stray 1 in Bust. Lustrous mint red faded to bluish steel and light olive brown on the devices, at least a third of the original mint color showing on both sides. Great eye appeal, and the only marks are mint-made flaws. These include a shallow low spot that covers most of the neck and face and a tiny planchet flake right of the F in OF. The low spot on the portrait is common on this die variety and was caused by debris stuck on the die. Otherwise this cent is a gem. Rare EDS, die state a. The top of a stray 1 is clearly visible on the bust tip and a horizontal dash (perhaps the top of another stray 1) shows over the top of the 8. The reverse is not rotated and the fields on that side are covered with relatively strong die finishing lines. Called MS65 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31331. Our grade is MS64, CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex 1982 EAC Sale 3/13/82:432 (where misattributed as N-22). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $719
Lot 1230		1854 N-27 R3- PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Stray 1 in Bust. Very attractive lustrous steel and light olive brown with a third of the slightly mellowed mint red remaining. Great eye appeal, only a few trivial marks from gem status. These include a small but dark planchet flake on the right edge of the nostril, a tiny speck of dark toning in the field just under the lower lip, a dull nick in the dentils under the 4, and a sharp nick on the rim over the right side of the M in AMERICA. M-LDS, die state c. The lump on the bust from the top of the stray 1 is gone and the dash over the 8 is faint. The reverse is rotated 75 degrees CW from its normal head-to-foot orientation (a relatively common occurrence for this variety). Called MS64 and CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #31377. Our grade is MS63+, close to MS64, and CC#2 overall but finest with a rotated reverse in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $400-UP. Ex Henry C. Hines-Bruno Crossfield-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 1231		1854 N-29 R3 PCGS graded AU55. The obverse is glossy light greenish olive and chocolate with a splash of darker chocolate toning at stars 4-5. The reverse is glossy light olive and chocolate with faded red from an old cleaning showing in protected areas. A diagonal nick on the cheek and another on the right side of the O in ONE are the only notable signs of contact. E-MDS, die state a, with a single set of die clashmarks at the left top of the O in ONE and left of the C in CENT. Called VF35 by Noyes, his photo #31478. Our grade is net VF35. Estimated Value $75-UP. Ex Bruno Crossfield-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $368
Lot 1232		1854 N-29 R3 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Frosty mint red fading to bluish steel brown, 25% of the red showing on the obverse, 50% on the reverse. The frosty mint luster is unbroken, and the only marks visible without a strong glass are a tiny speck of dark toning near the hair right of star 6 and a very shallow low spot in the field off the chin. MDS, die state b. A triangular die clashmark is located just off the tip of the chin, and the clashmark at the left top of the O in ONE is now doubled. Called MS65 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31230. Our grade is MS64, CC#1 in the Grellman census. Ted's envelope includes a statement attributed to Jules Reiver in the 1984 Starr catalog: "This variety discovered by Ted Naftzger in 1976." Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Dr. James O. Sloss, Abe Kosoff 10/21/59:325-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:795. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,450
Lot 1233		1855 N-1 R3 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Lustrous faded mint red changing to bluish steel and olive brown, 65% of the faded mint color remaining on the obverse, 20% on the reverse. The only defect is a spot of very fine carbon at the dentil tips just left of the date. MDS, die state b. The short point to the left from the left edge of the bottom loop of the 8 is still visible and the obverse fields are becoming slightly rough from die erosion. The reverse is rotated 30 degrees CW from a normal head-to-foot die orientation. A very attractive cent, nearly gem if not for the small spot. Called MS64 and CC#1 by 3 points in the Noyes census, his photo #31282. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Numismatic Gallery 11/14/50:634-Dr. Ken Sartoris 5/72-Del Bland 2/7/73. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,783

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