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Sale 54
Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction
| The Dan Holmes Collection - 1796-1797 |
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Lot 234 |
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1797 S-129 R5+ M over E in AMERICA. VF-35. Five points sharper with a few tiny rim nicks on both sides plus a dull diagonal nick at the right top of the E in ONE. Lightly cleaned and nicely recolored steel brown and chocolate with some frosty lighter brown toning in protected areas of the reverse. The surfaces appear to have been "Sheldonized" with a coat of wax or very fine lacquer that adds a high gloss finish to a cent that’s already smooth and attractive. LDS, Breen state II, with a pair of short parallel die cracks down from the dentils left of the hair ribbon. The M over E error in AMERICA is strong. Called EF40 choice and CC#1 in the 1999 published version of the Noyes census, his photo #21224. His 2005 edition of the census shows this example is now graded EF40 net VF35 "average" and tied for CC#1 honors with the ANS example. Bland says EF40 and tied for CC#1 honors with the ANS coin. The next finest grades only VF20, making this cent the finest available to collectors by a wide margin. DWH #2760.
Estimated Value $10,000-UP.
Ex Robert D. Book 5/1930-George H. Clapp 3/25/45-Dr. William H. Sheldon 4/19/72-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., 2/23/92-Eric Streiner 4/7/92-C. Douglas Smith-Dr. Robert A. Schuman, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/5/2000:151-Jack Wadlington (via Bob Grellman & Chris McCawley) 6/30/05.
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$14,950 |
Lot 235 |
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1797 S-130 R2. EF-40. Sharpness EF45 or slightly better but there are too many light contact marks for the higher grade, including a couple light hairline scratches in the field before the face. None of the marks is at all distracting and the eye appeal remains excellent. Frosty dark bluish steel brown with lighter reddish chocolate brown toning in protected areas of the obverse and a small area of similar reddish toning at the base of the N in CENT. The protected areas are covered with fine die flowlines creating attractive mint luster. LDS, Breen state V. The die cracks down from the dentils left of the hair ribbon are strong and outline a small internal cud break, and there is a weaker vertical die crack in the field before the portrait. Called AU50 net EF40 and tied for CC#10 in the Noyes census, photo #35932. DWH #2761.
Estimated Value $3,000-UP.
Ex Coin Galleries 5/89:1603-Tony Terranova-Dr. Tom Chalkley, Superior 1/28/90:311-Gary Ruttenberg, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 8/17/96:135-Tom Reynolds 1996-Jack Wadlington (via Bob Grellman & Chris McCawley) 6/30/05.
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$4,830 |
Lot 236 |
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1797 NC-8 R8+ (Unique) Stemless Wreath. VF-20 Plus. Breen and Noyes Plate Coin. Sharpness VF30 but the surfaces are covered with minute roughness that is effectively hidden under a rather glossy dark chocolate and steel brown patina. No verdigris, only a few contact marks. These include a small rim nick under the 1 in the date and a light rim bruise left of the hair ribbon and the opposing D in UNITED. The rim bruise was carefully smoothed and the dentils were strengthened on both sides to help hide the mark. The strengthened dentils over the D in UNITED are relatively crude. A couple more tiny rim nicks at the top of the reverse are the only additional marks worthy of mention. The entire edge displays very fine smoothing marks from additional efforts to remove other tiny rim nicks. (The edge smoothing marks raise the possibility that this cent is a "put-together" S-131 obverse and S-143 reverse. A careful examination confirms this is a single planchet without any seam or other evidence of being a product of two different cents. The weight is 164.8 grains, which is close to the 168 grain standard at the time. Called VF35 net VF25 in the Bland census. Noyes says VF35 net VF20, photo #25153. Plated in the Noyes and Breen books to illustrate the variety (they had no options, of course). By the way, it is this cataloger’s opinion that the reverse is in a later die state than when it was used during the S-143 marriage, which would alter the accepted emission sequence for the cents of 1797. While the reverse is clearly from the same die on both varieties, the wreath details are more delicately defined on the NC-8 suggesting that the S-143 reverse die was heavily lapped prior to its use in the NC-8 marriage. And the die "crack" under D in UNITED described by Breen for the early state of the S-143 reverse is actually a die line that fades out as that die wears during the S-143 marriage. Breen’s research into the emission sequence for the early cents made a tremendous contribution to our hobby, but some adjustments are in order. DWH #1783.
Estimated Value $25,000-UP.
Ex Ed Sedo (E & E Coins) 1980-Ed Kucia (who had this cent in his collection attributed as S-131 until 1985 when the difference was noted) 9/3/88-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr. (one of 33 pieces in the Ed Kucia collection of 1797 cents purchased intact by Dan on that date) 9/18/95-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 1/27/96:203.
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$41,400 |
Lot 237 |
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1797 S-131 R2+ Stemless Wreath. VF-25. Clipped Planchet. Ten points sharper but covered with light contact marks, including tiny nicks and faint hairline scratches. The only mark of any significance is a thin diagonal nick on the cheek left of the upper lip. Glossy chocolate and steel brown with frosty luster in protected areas of the reverse. E-MDS, Breen state II, without the additional die crack from the lower curls up into the field below the hair ribbon. The stemless feature of the wreath is bold. A very small planchet clip affects the dentils right of Y in LIBERTY and the opposing ones over I in AMERICA, as struck. Called VF30 and tied for CC#10 in the Bland census. Noyes says VF30 net VF20 and CC#14 in his 1999 edition of the census, his photo #36199. In the 2005 edition of the Noyes census, he lists this cent as VF30 net F15 and CC#17. DWH #2762.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Homer K. Downing, 1952 ANA Sale, lot 1772 (comes with the labeled Downing collection pillbox)-K. P. Austin-Alan J. Brotman (Numismatic Gallery)-unknown-Tom Reynolds 12/23/96-Jack Wadlington (via Bob Grellman & Chris McCawley) 6/30/05.
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$3,565 |
Lot 238 |
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1797 S-132 R5+ Stemless Wreath. Sharpness VF35 with a few light rim bruises, mostly on the reverse, a pair of dull nicks on the forehead, a short, light scratch in the field at the chin, and a thin nick in the field under the hair ribbon. The surfaces are reasonably smooth, but there is some reddish chocolate crud in several of the protected areas and a bit of very light verdigris in the wreath left of C in CENT. Slightly glossy medium brown and reddish chocolate. Sharply struck LDS, Breen state II, with dentil crumbling at IC in AMERICA. Graded VF35 net VF25 by Bland and CC#3 in his census. Noyes says VF30 net VF20 and tied for CC#3 in his 1999 edition of the census, photo #22954. In the 2005 edition of his census, Noyes calls this cent VF35 net F15 and tied for CC#4. DWH #2763.
Estimated Value $3,000-UP.
Ex Harmer Rooke Numismatics, Ltd., 11/7/70-C. Douglas Smith-Dr. Robert A. Schuman, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/5/2000:154-Jack Wadlington (via Bob Grellman & Chris McCawley) 6/30/05.
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$2,588 |
Lot 239 |
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1797 S-133 R5 Stemless Wreath. VF-20. Sharpness VF30 but there is a scuff of old, light scratches on the portrait, all blending perfectly into the natural toning, plus a dull rim nick at the M in AMERICA. Otherwise the planchet and surfaces are smooth and quite attractive. Glossy chocolate and light olive brown with hints of light reddish chocolate toning in protected areas. LDS, Breen state V. The die crack from the dentils to the neck is clear while the one up from the dentils left of the date to the lowest curl is faint but present. In addition, there is diagonal reeding on parts of the edge, strongest at STATES OF. The diagonal reeding suggests this planchet most likely came from Bolton in England, and similar edge reeding is found on several varieties of 1797 and 1798 cents. Called VF35 net VF20 and tied for CC#4 in the Noyes census, his photo #23088. Bland says VF20 as well but tied for CC#5 in his list. Two of the finer examples in both census arrangements are in the ANS Museum, so the availability of higher graded pieces is quite limited. Removed from a PCGS slab graded VF35 (PCGS label included, and it shows the attribution and Husak provenance). PCGS Population 1; The only one graded at PCGS for the variety. DWH #3479.
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
Ex Stack’s 10/10/57-C. Douglas Smith-Dr. Robert A. Schuman, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/5/2000:156-Walter Husak, Heritage 2/15/08:2136.
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$8,050 |
Lot 240 |
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1797 NC-7 R8+ (Unique). VG-7. Noyes and Breen Plate Coin. Sharpness F12 but covered with nearly uniform fine granularity. There is a small patch of light verdigris at the dentils close over the bust tip and traces of similar reddish verdigris scattered about the reverse, but it takes a glass to find them and they do not significantly impact the eye appeal. The only notable contact mark is a very light rim bruise behind the head, and there is a shallow planchet void or pit in the dentils over the M in AMERICA. The second 7 in the date and the bust tip are weak, as is the opposing area at OF, as struck due to sinking in the bust area of the obverse die. Otherwise the date and legends are clear. Slightly glossy dark olive and steel brown. A strong die crack extends from the rim over the bust tip to the junction of the bust and neck. This unique variety was struck using the S-133 obverse die in its latest state married with the earliest state of the S-142 reverse die. The variety was discovered by Jules Reiver in 1968 and it remains unique today despite extensive publicity and eager searching by collectors since that time. Jules’ story of his discovery and Walter Breen’s analysis of the variety were published in the November 1968 issue of Penny-Wise (see page 216). Called net VG7 by Bland. Noyes says F12 net G5, photo #26736. Removed from an NCS slab graded VF details with environmental damage (NCS label included, and it shows the attribution and Reiver provenance). DWH #2865.
Estimated Value $25,000-UP.
Ex Carl Wattenbarger 8/68-Jules Reiver, Heritage 1/24/06:19336.
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$39,100 |
Lot 241 |
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1797 S-134 R4. EF-40. Noyes Plate Coin. Plain edge, Breen III or IV. Glossy chocolate brown with dark bluish steel overtones and traces of frosty lighter brown toning in protected areas. Possibly lightly cleaned and retoned long ago, but the color is attractive and the eye appeal of this cent is excellent. No marks or roughness. M-LDS, Breen state IV, with two die cracks from the dentils to the top of the E in AMERICA. The reverse is plated in the Noyes book. Called EF45 choice and tied for CC#1 in the 1999 edition of the Noyes census, his photo #23127. However, in the 2005 edition of his census, Noyes says this piece is EF45 net EF40 "average" and tied for CC#3. Bland says EF40 and tied for CC#5. DWH #2764.
Estimated Value $7,500-UP.
Ex C. H. Stearns-Mayflower Coin Auctions 12/1966:322-Ted Kress-Dr. Peter G. Anderson 4/14/89-C. Douglas Smith-Dr. Robert A. Schuman 6/16/01-Jack Wadlington (via Bob Grellman & Chris McCawley) 6/30/05.
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$7,763 |
Lot 242 |
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1797 S-135 R3+. VF-30. Glossy chocolate and steel brown. The surfaces are smooth and choice except for an area hear the dentils opposite the neck, which is closer to matte. No verdigris and only minor contact marks, including some very light scratches on the neck and a slightly stronger vertical one at the left corner of the mouth. Plain edge, Breen edge III. E-MDS, Breen state II, with the short line or crack from the leaf to the left base of the I in AMERICA but without the die chips over the adjacent C. Nice eye appeal in spite of the minor flaws, and a variety that’s difficult to find in the middle grades thanks to the Nichols Hoard of mint state examples. DWH #3049.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Clinton Hollins 3/77-John D. Wright 1/18/06-Bob Grellman & Chris McCawley 4/3/06.
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$2,530 |
Lot 243 |
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1797 NC-6 R8. Good-4. Discovery Coin. Plated in Breen and Noyes. Sharpness VG8 but the planchet is slightly bent and the obverse is covered with light to moderate nicks. The surfaces are reasonably smooth and slightly glossy, but very fine roughness covers much of the planchet, strongest in the field left of the hair ribbon. The most notable contact mark is a dull nick on the dentils opposite the throat. Dark steel brown with traces of reddish chocolate brown in protected areas. The highpoints appears to have been retoned long ago, but the color is decent. The date is bold and legends complete, although CEN in CENT is faint due to a slight bulge in that area. Overall the obverse is several points sharper than the reverse. EDS, Breen state I. This is the discovery coin for the variety and the finest of only 2 known. Plated in Noyes and Breen. Called VG7 net G4 and finest known in both census lists, Noyes photo #21355. DWH #1781.
Estimated Value $10,000-UP.
Ex Ray Chatham (discovered by him in 7/57)-Dorothy Paschal-Dr. William H. Sheldon 4/19/72-R. E. Naftzger, Jr.-Eric Streiner 3/20/92-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 1/27/96:192.
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$17,825 |
Lot 244 |
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1797 S-136 R3-. Fine-15. Attractive glossy medium brown and chocolate. The surfaces are smooth and completely free of roughness or verdigris. The only significant marks are a short hairline scratch over the 179 in the date, a nick hidden in the hair left of the neck, and a thin planchet void (as struck) slanting from the A in STATES to the M in AMERICA. Extremely rare EDS, Breen state I, with perfect dies, void of clashmarks or bulging at ER in AMERICA. A sharply struck example with excellent eye appeal for the grade. Removed from an NGC slab graded VF30 (NGC label included, and it shows the attribution and Reiver provenance). DWH #2866.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex DiBlanca-Ray Chatham-George Ramont 2/18/71-Jules Reiver, Heritage 1/24/06:19342.
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$1,265 |
Lot 245 |
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1797 S-136 R3-. EF-40. Partially beaded edge, Breen II. Glossy light steel brown with frosty tan in protected areas and darker steel brown toning on the highpoints. There is a very light dusting of carbon on the left top of the 9 and a couple trivial contact marks at the E in ONE. LDS, Breen state V, with all the die cracks on the reverse described for that state, clear swelling at ER in AMERICA, and the reverse die blunted. The obverse displays many very tiny planchet chips or lint marks, mostly in the fields, and LIBER are blunted by foreign matter stuck on the die. An attractive cent in spite of the lint marks. DWH #0162.
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.
Ex Central States Numismatic Society 5/11/74:847-C. Douglas Smith 1981-Jack Beymer-Ed Kucia 9/3/88.
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$5,290 |
Lot 246 |
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1797 S-137 R2. EF-45. Five points sharper but covered with tiny planchet chips that didn’t completely strike out. These tiny planchet imperfections are located mostly on the portrait and in the center of the reverse, and none of them is significant or at all distracting. No spots, stains, or contact marks, but there is a fine planchet lamination at the dentils over the second S in STATES. Glossy chocolate brown with frosty luster covering the protected areas, especially on the reverse. E-MDS, Breen state II, with bulging at ICA. There are softly struck areas on the portrait and lower half of the reverse. Called AU55 and CC#1 in the Bland census, and he notes the blunt strike. Noyes says EF40 net VF30 and tied for CC#10, photo #23966. DWH #2765.
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.
Ex M. L. Kaplan 1950-C. Douglas Smith 12/82-G. Lee Kuntz, Superior 10/6/91:154-Gary Ruttenberg, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 8/17/96:141-Jack Wadlington (via Bob Grellman & Chris McCawley) 6/30/05.
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$4,370 |
Lot 247 |
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1797 S-137 R2. VF-20. Glossy chocolate brown, the right half of the obverse a couple shades darker than the rest of the coin. A small rim bruise opposite the nose, a tiny planchet chip in the hair left of the ear, and a few light hairline scratches in the field left of the lower curls are the notable marks. LDS, Breen state VII. The heavy swelling at MERICA nearly obliterates those letters. TY in LIBERTY is weak due to die clogging in that area. DWH #0165.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Major Lenox R. Lohr, Stack's 10/24/56:6-Dorothy Paschal-Denis Loring-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/86:196-Ed Kucia 9/3/88.
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$1,438 |
Lot 248 |
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1797 NC-4 R8. About Good-3. Sharpness G6 but moderately rough. Shallow dark verdigris covers many of the protected areas. There is a fine hairline scratch from the throat to the back of the head, a shallow pitmark or nick at OF, and a few tiny rim nicks on both sides. The date is weak but readable, LIBERTY is strong, and the reverse legends are complete except for TES-OF. Dark olive and steel with medium brown highpoints, the obverse glossy in spite of the roughness. Called G6 net AG3 and CC#2 in the Bland census. Noyes has this one as G5 net Fair-2 and tied for second finest of the three examples known, his photo #23111. The finest is in the ANS, so this is the best example available in spite of the low grade. DWH #1782.
Estimated Value $10,000-UP.
Ex Jim Long (discovered unattributed 5/4/89)-1990 EAC Sale, lot 43-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 1/27/96:195.
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$14,375 |
Lot 249 |
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1797 S-138 R1. PCGS graded MS-66 Red & Brown. Highly lustrous bluish steel brown with 10% of the original bright mint color remaining on the obverse, at least 20% on the reverse. Flawless surfaces, a superb gem in every respect offering outstanding eye appeal. LDS, Breen state VIII. There are numerous light die cracks on both sides and minor swelling in the obverse fields. Called MS65 by Noyes and Bland, alone as finest known in the Bland census and tied for finest known honors with the ANS Museum example in the Noyes census, his photo #21491. Our grade is MS65+. PCGS Population 1; The only example graded at PCGS for the variety. DWH #2823.
Estimated Value $50,000-UP.
Ex John G. Mills, S. H. & H. Chapman 4/1904:1256-George H. Earle, Jr., Henry Chapman 6/1912:3402-S. H. Chapman-S. H. Chapman 6/1913:485-Dr. George P. French, B. Max Mehl FPL 1929:161-Henry A. Sternberg-J. C. Morgenthau & Co. #305, 3/1933:18-T. James Clarke 1949-Dr. William H. Sheldon 4/19/72-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., 2/23/92-Eric Streiner-Jay Parrino (The Mint) 4/16/96-Jack Wadlington (via Bob Grellman & Chris McCawley) 11/7/05.
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$115,000 |
Lot 250 |
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1797 S-139 R1. Good-6. Glossy dark chocolate and steel brown. A sharp nick on the front edge of the neck is the notable defect. EDS, Breen state I late. The obverse die cracks are faint and there is no hint of swelling in the fields. The date is bold and legends readable, although ONE CENT is weak. DWH #0169.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Ex Stu Hodge-Del Bland-Ed Kucia 9/3/88.
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$299 |
Lot 251 |
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1797 S-139 R1. VF-35. Choice glossy chocolate brown with some frosty lighter brown toning in protected areas. Only a few very light contact marks, including a tiny hairline scratch in the field before the forehead and a vertical nick in the hair right of the ribbon, plus a light rim bruise at the U in UNITED. Nicely struck M-LDS, Breen state IV. The obverse die cracks are clear and obvious swelling shows in the field behind the portrait. Removed from a PCGS slab graded EF40 (PCGS label included). DWH #2766.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Chris McCawley 9/97-Jack Wadlington (via Bob Grellman & Chris McCawley) 6/30/05.
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$4,255 |
Lot 252 |
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1797 S-139 R1. Fine-12. Sharpness VF20 but covered with very fine granularity, mostly in protected areas. There are some small patches of very shallow porosity in the field left of the hair ribbon but no verdigris or notable signs of contact. Slightly glossy dark chocolate brown. LDS, Breen state V. The area between the two die cracks left of the lower curls is clearly raised and weaker swelling shows in the field at the bust tip. DWH #0171.
Estimated Value $250-UP.
Ex Dr. Bob Shalowitz-Jack Beymer-Ed Kucia 9/3/88.
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$863 |
Lot 253 |
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1797 S-140 R1. PCGS graded MS-61 Brown. Lustrous bluish steel and chocolate brown. Just a touch of friction is visible on the highest points of the design and there are a few faint hairlines on the cheek and one more in the field before the face, plus a couple more on the bust. Only the single hairline scratch in the field before the face is visible without a glass, and the eye appeal of this cent is excellent. Sharply struck E-MDS, Breen state II, with just a hint of light swelling in the field below the hair ribbon. The obverse fields are smooth and slightly reflective while the reverse fields are frosty. Called AU55 net AU50 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, photo #32000. Bland says AU50 and tied for CC#3. Our grade is AU50. Comes with an impressive provenance. PCGS Population 1; One graded MS-64 BN as finest at PCGS. A total of only 3 examples graded for the variety. DWH #2767.
Estimated Value $6,000-UP.
Ex Dr. William H. Sheldon 1949-T. James Clarke 10/54-R. E. Naftzger, Jr.-Abe Kosoff 4/56:52-Richard Picker-Mrs. R. Henry Norweb, Bowers & Merena 11/14/88:2766-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., 2/23/92-Eric Streiner-Chris McCawley 3/93-Chris Kromer, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/18/01:2190-Jack Wadlington (via Bob Grellman & Chris McCawley) 6/30/05.
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$11,213 |
Lot 254 |
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1797 S-140 R1. Fine-12. Nice glossy chocolate brown. Just a few trivial nicks and a tiny planchet chip or pinprick close under the bust tip from choice for the grade. M-LDS, Breen state VII, with dentils strongly clashed above the first S in STATES in addition to the earlier die cracks and obvious swelling at the bust tip. DWH #0173.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Dennis Rynes-Ed Kucia 9/3/88.
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$978 |
Lot 255 |
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1797 S-140 R1. Good-4. A couple points sharper but the surfaces are a bit uneven, mostly in the fields. No verdigris or marks. Rather glossy chocolate and steel brown. LDS, Breen state IX, with heavy swelling obliterating the 97 and bust. DWH #0174.
Estimated Value $50-UP.
Ex Ed Kucia 9/3/88.
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$150 |
Lot 256 |
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1797 S-141 R4+. EF-45. Breen Plate Coin. Very slightly sharper with a short, light scratch in the field off the chin and another at F-AM. Otherwise only a few trivial marks from flawless. Glossy dark chocolate brown with traces of frosty lighter brown toning in protected areas. Sharply struck EDS, Breen state I, before any clashmarks or die cracks. The fields are hard and slightly reflective on both sides. Called EF45 and CC#2 in the Bland census. Noyes says AU50 net EF40 and CC#2, photo #22928. This is the Breen plate coin for the variety. DWH #2768.
Estimated Value $7,500-UP.
Ex William B. Chamberlin, Harmer Rooke Numismatists, Ltd., 8/5/87:8-C. Douglas Smith-Dr. Robert A. Schuman, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/5/2000:166-Jack Wadlington (via Bob Grellman & Chris McCawley) 6/30/05.
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$10,350 |
Lot 257 |
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1797 S-141 R4+. VF-20. Sharpness at least EF40 but covered with uniform very fine porosity under a rather glossy very dark steel and olive patina. No verdigris. The only marks, and they are trivial, are a very tiny rim bruise over the left edge of the E in LIBERTY and a tiny rim nick under the 1 in the denominator. Nicely struck M-LDS, Breen state III. The die crack up through the ribbon end left of the fraction is clear. Called net VF25 by Noyes and Bland. Tied for CC#7 in the Bland census. Noyes has this one tied for CC#5 in his arrangement, photo #28817. Removed from an NCS slab graded AU Details Corroded (NCS label included). DWH #2560.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
Ex Richard Gross-Jack Beymer 12/4/86-C. Douglas Smith-Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/88:142-Jack Beymer 3/12/90-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 1/27/96:200-Wes Rasmussen, Heritage 1/13/05:3164 (the provenance and Rasmussen attribution are noted on the enclosed NCS label).
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$2,070 |
Lot 258 |
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1797 NC-5 R6. Good-6. A point or two sharper but the fields are covered with very fine roughness that’s mostly hidden under a rather glossy light olive and steel brown patina with traces of darker olive and reddish brown toning in some of the protected areas. No verdigris, and the only contact marks of any significance are an old scuff at AT in STATES and a couple dull nicks in the wreath below ITE in UNITED. The date and legends are complete. EDS, Breen state I, before the die crack at RTY. Called G6 and tied for CC#12 in the Bland census. Noyes calls this one G6 net G4 and tied for CC#15, his photo #26633. Removed from an NCS slab graded VG details environmental damage (NCS label included, and it shows the attribution and Reiver provenance). DWH #3169.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Robert C. Sheffer (Glenville Coin) 2/84-James E. Long 3/7/84-Jules Reiver, Heritage 1/24/06:19353-Chris McCawley 5/06.
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$2,990 |
Lot 259 |
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1797 NC-5 R6. VG-8 Plus. Slightly sharper with a disjointed, dull scratch down at the O in ONE and C in CENT, plus a few light nicks scattered about both sides. Glossy chocolate brown with darker chocolate and olive brown tones in protected areas. M-LDS, Breen state III late, with clear die cracks at RTY. Good eye appeal for the grade in spite of the minor contact marks. The date and legends are strong except for the 9, which is clear but weakly struck relative to the rest of the date. Called net VG8 and tied for CC#6 in the Noyes and Bland census lists, Noyes photo #23042. DWH #2770.
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.
Ex New Netherlands Coin Co. via John J. Ford 8/60-Robert J. Kissner 10/60-C. Douglas Smith-Dr. Robert A. Schuman, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/5/2000:171-Jack Wadlington (via Bob Grellman & Chris McCawley) 6/30/05.
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$4,830 |
Lot 260 |
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1797 S-142 R5+. Fine-12. Very slightly sharper with a few too many light contact marks to justify the higher grade. The only notable mark is a rim bruise at the first S in STATES. Nice glossy medium brown and chocolate. The planchet is smooth, completely free of any corrosion or flaws. EDS, Breen state I, without evidence of die rust in the field behind the portrait. Called F15 net VG10 and tied for CC#5 in the Noyes census, his photo #59220. DWH #2663.
Estimated Value $3,500-UP.
Ex David Garvin, 2005 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 4/23/05:164.
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$3,795 |
Lot 261 |
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1797 S-143 R5 Stemless Wreath. PCGS graded EF-40. Sharpness near EF40 with areas of microscopic pitting on the lower portion of the portrait and in the right obverse field. There are a pair of pinprick-size planchet voids high on the shoulder and a larger one at the dentils over the A in STATES. The only notable signs of contact are a pair of light diagonal nicks in the field over the hair ribbon. Glossy medium brown and light chocolate with a small splash of reddish brown toning at the dentils behind the head. Possibly lightly cleaned and retoned, but the color is attractive and the eye appeal is decent in spite of the imperfect surfaces. MDS, Breen state III. The die clashmarks on the reverse are clear. Called VF30 and CC#4 by both Noyes and Bland, Noyes photo #23058. Our grade is VF25+. PCGS Population 2; None finer at PCGS. Perhaps it is the same coin. DWH #3480.
Estimated Value $6,000-UP.
Ex Jack Collins (who discovered it unattributed at the Long Beach Convention in 6/75) 2/14/76-C. Douglas Smith-Dr. Robert A. Schuman, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/5/2000:168-Walter Husak, Heritage 2/15/08:2146.
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