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Sale 54
Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction
| The Ted Naftzger Collection - 1840-1843 |
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Lot 600 |
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1840 N-1 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Small Date. Repunched 18. Lustrous bluish steel and chocolate with 5-10% of the slightly faded mint color showing on both sides. No spots or stains. The only marks are a few light nicks on the jaw. The surfaces are satiny and quite attractive. This is a choice cent except for a weak strike on the coronet over LIB. E-MDS, die state a, with recutting visible under the 18. Called MS60 and tied for CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #30963. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#5 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP
Ex Howard R. Newcomb, J. C. Morgenthau & Co. 5/16/1945:713-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:391.
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$1,610 |
Lot 601 |
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1840 N-1 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Small Date. Repunched 18. Lustrous mint red fading to light steel brown on the highpoints, nearly 90% of the mellowed mint color showing on both sides. Satiny cartwheel luster from microscopic die flowlines cover the planchet and this cent offers superb eye appeal. This cent retains slightly more of its original mint color than any other 1840 Small Date regardless of the die variety. The only defects are trivial and include several microscopic specks of dark toning at stars 4-6 plus a slightly larger one under the earlobe and a couple tiny ticks in the field at stars 1-2. LDS, die state b. The repunching under the 18 is gone. Graded MS70 by Ted Naftzger, and he didn't use that grade without just cause. Called MS66 and CC#1 by a full 3 points in the Noyes census, his photo #30974. Our grade is MS65+, very close to MS66, and CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.
Ex William Festus Morgan, J. C. Morgenthau & Co. 6/16/1932:317-T. James Clarke 1966.
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$19,550 |
Lot 602 |
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1840 N-2 R6 (as a proof) PCGS graded PR64 Red & Brown. Small 18 over Large 18 variety. Attractive mint red mellowing to light reddish steel, more than half the mint color remaining. The fields are nicely reflective but do show a few faint hairlines. This cent would be a gem except for a spot of microscopic carbon midway between stars 1 & 2 and a smaller one in the field just right of star 4, plus a patch of darker toning at TE in STATES. A tiny, faint planchet lamination shows under the right pendant of the second T in STATES, as struck. Very sharply struck with full radial lines in the stars and crisp, full dentils around both sides. The Small 18 over Large 18 feature on the date is bold. Tied for second finest known behind a slightly finer example that has far less mint color. Called Proof-65 and finest of the proof strikes in the Noyes census, his photo #30969. Our grade is Proof-63 and finest known in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $6,000-UP.
Ex Dr. George P. French, B. Max Mehl 1929 FPL, lot 598-T. James Clarke 1954.
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$12,650 |
Lot 603 |
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1840 N-2 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Small 18 over Large 18 Variety. Lustrous bright original mint red fading to light steel brown on the highpoints, 85% of the mint color remaining. Outstanding eye appeal and nearly flawless. A shallow nick on the throat, a very thin one in the field off the chin, and a small spot of darker steel toning near the dentils under star 9 are the only defects, and they are trivial. Nicely struck E-MDS, die state b, with a clear rim cud break under 840. The Small 18 over Large 18 feature is bold. This is the "reddest" example known for the variety and close to the 1840 N-1 late state above for "reddest" of the Small Date type. Called MS67 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30864. Our grade is MS65+, very close to MS66, and CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.
Ex Jerry Bobbe-Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz 12/76.
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$24,150 |
Lot 604 |
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1840 N-3 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Small Date. Mellowed mint red fading to chocolate and steel brown, at least two-thirds of the mint color remaining. Sharply struck with great luster and eye appeal, but there are traces of old fingerprints in the obverse fields that do detract from an otherwise solid gem rating. Otherwise the only mark is a tiny spot of dark chocolate toning over the left side of the O in ONE. MDS, die state b, with a pair of small lump defects under the date and a fine die crack that meanders through stars 11-13, the date, and stars 1-6. (Note: An uncracked example, which is designated as die state a, is unknown and may not exist.) Called MS67 and finest known in the Noyes census, his photo #30926. Our grade is MS64 and CC#3 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
Ex Louis Helfenstein, Lester Merkin 8/14/64:196-Bruno Crossfield-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland).
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$3,220 |
Lot 605 |
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1840 N-3 R1 PCGS graded MS66 Brown. Small Date. Highly lustrous chocolate and light olive brown with delicate hints of bluish steel overtone, especially on the reverse. Both sides display ample traces of faded mint color in the protected areas. This cent is essentially flawless and it is difficult to find a mark to help with future identification. A very subtle swipe of slightly darker toning extends down to the left from star 7, and this mark will have to suffice. A gem cent in every respect. LDS, die state c. The lump defects under the date are gone. Called MS65 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #30866. Our grade is MS65 and tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
Ex Jerry Bobbe 6/79.
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$8,625 |
Lot 606 |
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1840 N-3 R1 PCGS graded MS66 Brown. Small Date. Light chocolate and bluish steel brown with traces of faded mint color showing on both sides. The surfaces are satiny and highly lustrous. The only mark is a fresh finger smudge at star 7, possibly caused as it was being inserted into the slab ring. This mark could be removed quite easily using a jeweler's brush to smooth out the surface gloss. Sharply struck LDS, die state c, without the tiny die defects under the date that are present in the earlier die states. Called MS65 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #30920. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#4 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
Ex Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz-Chris McCawley 3/18/91.
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$4,600 |
Lot 607 |
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1840 N-4 R3 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Small Date. The so-called 40 over 39 Overdate Variety. Lustrous chocolate brown and steel very delicately woodgrained with olive brown tones on the left side of the obverse. At least 5% of the mint color remains, mostly on the reverse. Satiny mint frost covers the planchet and the eye appeal is outstanding. The best identifying marks, and they are barely visible, are a tiny pinprick in the field before the chin and a nick-like planchet chip in the field over the left side of the N in ONE, as struck. Sharply struck E-MDS, die state b, with a narrow but strong rim cud break under the 18 extending to star 1. The numerous die defects under the date are obvious on this example. These defects were once considered as evidence of an overdate, 40 over 39. There is no overdate on this variety, but you can see why someone may have come to that conclusion. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30923. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census. Only 5 mint state examples are listed by both census takers, so this is a relatively tough one in any mint state grade.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
Ex "H" 6/22/1928:152-Henry C. Hines-Dr. William H. Sheldon-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:395.
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$4,370 |
Lot 608 |
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1840 N-5 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Large Date. Highly lustrous light olive and bluish steel faded down from mint color. Generous traces of mint red remain on the obverse. Attractive satiny mint frost covers the planchet and extends over the highest points of the design. Great eye appeal. A solid gem cent except for a tiny planchet lamination near the dentils at stars 9 & 10, as struck. This flaw does not catch your eye, but it counts, anyway. LDS, die state c. The small die defect often seen at the left top of the 0 in the date is gone and there are numerous small rim cud breaks around the obverse, the stronger ones at stars 9 & 13. Called MS65 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30871. Our grade is MS64, CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex B. Max Mehl personal collection-T. James Clarke 1955 (via Abe Kosoff).
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$3,565 |
Lot 609 |
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1840 N-6 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Large Date. Repunched 40. Very attractive frosty mint red fading to bluish steel, 75% of the mellowed mint color showing on the obverse, 35% on the reverse. About as flawless a cent as possible for something this old. The best identifying marks are a very subtle spot of slightly darker steel toning in the field well left of star 11 and another between the N & I in UNITED. Unbroken cartwheel luster covers both sides. Very sharply struck E-MDS, die state b. The repunching on the 40 is sharp but the die line at the dentil tips above RIC is gone. For all practical purposes, this is the earliest die state available as pieces with the line over RIC (die state a) are extremely rare. Called MS66 and finest known in the Noyes census, his photo #30877. Our grade is MS66 and CC#1 as well in the Grellman census. Arguably the finest 1840 Large Date cent by a small margin.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Loye L. Lauder, William Doyle Galleries 12/15/83:433.
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$10,925 |
Lot 610 |
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1840 N-6 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Large Date. Repunched 40. The obverse is bright frosty mint red fading to steel brown on the highpoints, 80% of the mint color remaining. The reverse is 90% red but the mint color is slightly subdued on this side. There are faint traces of an old fingerprint on the obverse and a thin struck-through line or planchet crease from the forelock through star 5 to the dentils at left, as struck. A pair of barely visible hairlines are located under star 9 are the only other defects on an otherwise fantastic cent. M-LDS, die state c. The repunching on the 40 is still clear but the tiny point extending to the left from the left point of star 13 is gone and several small rim cud breaks show at that star. Called MS65 and CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #30911. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#3 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Dr. George P. French, B. Max Mehl 1929 FPL, lot 603-B. Max Mehl 4/24/1947.
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$2,530 |
Lot 611 |
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1840 N-6 R1 PCGS graded MS66 Brown. Large Date. Repunched 40. Highly lustrous chocolate and steel with a few tiny peeps of faded mint color on the reverse. Very attractive satiny mint frost covers this cent, and the luster is unbroken. Virtually flawless in every respect. The best identifying marks are a thin, barely visible nick between the date and star 1 and another between the O in OF and the dentils above. A wonderful cent in spite of its lack of mint red. LDS, die state c. The repunching on the 40 is dull but visible and tiny rim cud breaks show at star 13. Obvious die rust covers the earlobe. Some die rust shows on the earlobe of the earliest examples, but it is advanced on this piece. Called MS64 and CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #30867. Our grade is MS65, tied for CC#2 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
Ex Jerry Bobbe 6/79.
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$6,900 |
Lot 612 |
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1840 N-7 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Large Date. Bright frosty mint red fading to steel and chocolate, about half the original color still visible. Excellent luster and eye appeal with only a few minor marks. These include a trio of closely spaced spots of darker toning just over the coronet tip and a small splash of lighter toning under the end of the wreath ribbon. Sharply struck rare EDS, die state a, with fine die lines extending down to right from the junction of the hairbuns and tiny lines down to left from the dentils over ES in STATES. The tiny squared lump extending up from the top of the 4 in the date is clear. In addition, this example also shows previously unreported fine repunching on the lower left of the 0 in the date. Called MS64 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30927. Our grade is MS64+, CC#1 in the Grellman census. Only 4 pieces have been awarded mint state grades in both census lists, so the population of nice ones is quite limited.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
Ex Milton A. Holmes, Stack's 10/5/60:1602-Wayte Raymond-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:398.
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$3,450 |
Lot 613 |
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1840 N-8 R1 PCGS graded MS66 Brown. Large Date. Very attractive bluish steel and light olive brown with faded mint red covering the protected areas on the obverse. Both sides are covered with satiny, unbroken mint frost. Great luster and outstanding eye appeal. The only marks are a small spot of darker toning in the field right of star 3 and another connecting star 13 to the curl above. Sharply struck MDS die state b. The die lines from the dentils at stars 11-13 and over ERIC are gone but the point from the throat remains visible. All 13 of the stars show complete radial lines, which is unusual. Called MS65 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #30970. Our grade is MS64, CC#3 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex 1959 New York/New Jersey Auction Sales, 3/13/59:737-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland).
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$8,050 |
Lot 614 |
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1840 N-8 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Large Date. Bright original mint red faded to steel brown on the highest points of the devices, 85-90% of the blazing original color remaining. Great luster and eye appeal. The only mark worthy of mention is a small, shallow scuff that breaks the frost just right of star 3. LDS, die state d, with a series of clear rim cud breaks from star 9 to star 13 and below the date. Called MS67 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30874. Our grade is MS66, CC#1 in the Grellman census. This is another cent called MS70 by Ted Naftzger, and for good reason. An excellent candidate for the "reddest" 1840 Large Date regardless of die variety.
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.
Ex M. H. Bolender 10/7/1955:1025.
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$11,500 |
Lot 615 |
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1840 N-9 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Large Date. The obverse is lustrous dark bluish steel and olive with underlying very faded mint red showing though in the fields and protected areas. The reverse is slightly faded mint red fading to steel brown, about 75% of the red showing on that side. Both sides are quite attractive offering great luster and outstanding eye appeal. No spots or stains and only a few trivial marks. These include some microscopic ticks in the field above star 1 and a small planchet flake in the dentils under star 12 plus another in the dentils over star 10, both as struck. Rare EDS, die state b. The fields are hard and the obverse is slightly reflective. Concentric raised die preparation lines centered around the ear hole (pantograph lines that are especially strong on this die variety but that can also be found on a couple other of the Petite Heads) cover the neck and face. A very faint die crack extends from the dentils under star 4 into the field towards the nose ending under the right edge of that star. This variety is unknown without the die crack (the theoretical die state a), and this is the earliest state seen. Most come with this crack extending across the portrait to star 11 and beyond. Called MS65 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30865. Our grade is MS65, CC#1 in the Grellman census. An outstanding grade of an unusual die state for a die variety that is represented by only a half dozen mint state pieces.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex B. Max Mehl personal collection-T. James Clarke 1954.
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$8,050 |
Lot 616 |
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1840 N-9 R3 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Large Date. Lustrous steel brown and light chocolate with traces of faded mint color on both sides. Satiny mint frost covers the planchet and the only marks are a spot of darker olive brown toning at the right end of the eyebrow and a dull nick on the earlobe. MDS+, die state d, with a fine die crack extending across the obverse from the dentils under star 4 through the portrait and star 11 to the dentils right of that star. The crack is weak on the portrait but clearly visible in the fields on either side of the portrait. The pantograph lines (concentric circles of raised die lines) on the portrait are still clear. Called MS63 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #30962. Our grade is MS60, CC#6 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Louis Helfenstein, Lester Merkin 8/14/64:200-Judge Joseph Sawicki, Stack's 2/27/54:9-C. Douglas Smith-Del Bland 9/73-Myles Z. Gerson 7/80.
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$3,450 |
Lot 617 |
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1840 N-10 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Large Date. Choice glossy light chocolate brown with underlying faded mint color showing through on both sides, mostly on the reverse. Attractive cartwheel luster covers the fields and this cent offers excellent eye appeal. The only marks are a spot of darker chocolate toning under star 5 and a small swipe of olive toning below the C in CENT. Nicely struck EDS, die state a, a rare state showing a dull die line arcing along the dentil tips over MERIC. The point of the curl over the 4 is dull, a feature which differentiates this state from Newcomb's #11 (which is actually a later state of the N-10 dies). Called MS60 and tied for CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #30870. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
Ex Howard R. Newcomb, J. C. Morgenthau & Co. 5/16/1945:718-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:402-Bowers & Merena reference collection 9/90-J. R. Grellman 10/2/90.
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$4,600 |
Lot 618 |
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1840 N-10 R2 PCGS graded MS66 Brown. Large Date. Very attractive lustrous bluish steel and olive brown with traces of mint color on both sides. The surfaces are flawless and the mint frost is unbroken. Finding an identifying mark is quite a challenge, and a tiny tick on the lower half of the 1 in the date will have to suffice for this purpose. LDS, die state d (Newcomb's old #11). The point of the curl over the 4 is pointed rather than dull thanks to die wear and lapping. A few small rim cud breaks can be found at stars 7-9 when the cent is out of the slab, but not while encased in the plastic. Called MS62 and tied for CC#2 honors overall but finest of the N-11 die state in the Noyes census, his photo #30912. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#1 overall but finest of the N-11 die state in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Howard R. Newcomb, J. C. Morgenthau & Co. 5/16/45:719-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:403.
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$8,050 |
Lot 619 |
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1840 N-10 R2 PCGS graded "Genuine." Large Date. Sharpness near EF45 but cleaned and retoned glossy dark bluish steel brown with faded red covering the protected areas. This cent was lightly burnished when cleaned and there are a few fine pinscratches near the dentils at the top of the obverse. No spots or stains. Needs a proper retoning to achieve its potential. E-MDS, die state b. The point of the curl over the 4 is still blunt but the die line at the dentil tips over MERIC is gone.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Ex S. M. Koeppel 1938 (one of Ted's earliest purchases).
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$196 |
Lot 620 |
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1840 N-12 R1 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Small Date. The obverse is an attractive sea-green and light bluish steel brown, a classic "Greenie." The reverse is a more common frosty light steel brown with subtle hints of bluish steel overtone in the fields. Sharply struck and quite attractive. A small swipe of darker olive brown toning at the ER in AMERICA is the only notable mark. EDS, die state a, with a small but clear lump defect under the base of the 1 and fine die lines over NITE in UNITED and ER in AMERICA. This is the Newcomb-12 die state for these dies. Called AU55 and tied for CC#4 in the Noyes census, his photo #30973. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#4 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Ray Gallo 11/1960 (via Abner Kreisberg).
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$2,070 |
Lot 621 |
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1840 N-12 R1 PCGS graded "Genuine." Small Date. A frosty mint state cent that was dipped long ago and has retoned light olive and golden brown with subtle hints of very faded red peeking through on the reverse. The eye appeal remains quite nice in spite of the old dipping, and the only marks are a tiny speck of dark toning on the cheek and a slightly larger one in the field left of star 11. Sharply struck MDS, die state b. The tiny lump under the 1 is gone, as are the fine die lines on the reverse. This is Newcomb's N-13 die state of the N-12 dies. Called AU50 in the Noyes census, his photo #30922. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#4 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Denis Loring 7/76.
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$690 |
Lot 622 |
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1841 N-1 R5 PCGS graded PR65 Red & Brown. Original mint red mellowing to bluish steel on the highpoints, at least 80% of the red remaining. Essentially a flawless example except for a couple faint horizontal hairlines in the field close under the bust tip and a barely visible tick on the right side of the O in OF. No spots, stains, or other flaws. The fields are smooth and very reflective and the eye appeal of this cent is superb in every respect. Called Proof-65 and finest known in the Noyes census, his photo #30863. Our grade is Proof-65+, close to Proof-66, and finest known in the Grellman census. An outstanding cent that has been proudly nestled into the Naftzger collection for over 60 years.
Estimated Value $10,000-UP.
Ex Dr. Christian A. Allenburger, B. Max Mehl 3/23/1948:999.
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$31,050 |
Lot 623 |
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1841 N-2 R2 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Frosty slightly faded mint red changing to chocolate brown on the highpoints, at least half the red remaining on the obverse, 80% on the reverse. There is a small spot of dark toning at the dentils under the 41 and a smaller one at the dentils just below star 9, plus a couple small nicks on the bust tip. The surfaces are lustrous, especially on the reverse which is near gem quality. Nicely struck EDS, die state a. All the stars show full radial lines and the die defects around the date are strong. An attractive example and one of the "reddest" known of the variety. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30972. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#2 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
Ex S. M. Koeppel 1938 (one of Ted's earliest purchases).
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$2,760 |
Lot 624 |
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1841 N-3 R2 PCGS graded "Genuine." Beautiful light olive brown with delicate tones of rose and iridescent bluish steel. The fields are smooth and prooflike on both sides thanks to new, polished dies, die state b early (state a, from uncracked dies, is unknown and probably doesn't exist). The obverse fields are covered with fine die polishing lines extending down slightly to the right of vertical, and the tiny die finishing lines found on the early state of the reverse are sharp. In addition, there is repunching clearly visible on the 8 with weaker repunching on the adjacent 1. This is a neat die state, the only example seen this early. In spite of the new dies, both are cracked, the obverse lightly through the base of the date extending to either side and the reverse with a fine but clear crack through ICA clockwise passing across the stem tip and ribbon to UNITED ST. The only defects are a spot of darker toning in the dentils just above star 12, a less obvious one in the field right of star 2, another under star 9, and a small nick on the jaw. This is a great cent in spite of the "Genuine" assessment and the minor defects. And I can't fault those graders for "Genuine" call since this cent is different and it would be easy to mistake the die polishing lines for cleaning hairlines. Prooflike fields often tone differently than satiny or flowlined fields, and that's why you sometimes encounter deeply toned purple or iridescent rose toning on old proofs. That's not to imply that this cent is a proof, just that it has prooflike characteristics. Called net AU50 in the Noyes census, his photo #30961. Our grade is MS62 Prooflike, tied for CC#2 honors overall but finest of the early die state. You can argue the grade, but you can't argue the remarkable die state.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Anderson Dupont sale, Stack's 9/24/54:819.
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$1,323 |
Lot 625 |
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1841 N-3 R2 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Lustrous slightly faded mint red blending to steel brown and chocolate on the devices, at least half the red remaining on both sides. There are some tiny specks of darker toning on both sides, the largest of these being a small one in the field just below the hairbun, and a couple tiny nicks on the jaw. Excellent eye appeal in spite of the trivial marks. M-LDS, die state c. The fine recutting at the 18 is gone and the die cracks on both sides are stronger. An additional radial die crack extends from the ribbon tip to the dentils with similar ones up from the tops of the U & I in UNITED. Called MS63 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #55088. Our grade is MS64, CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
Ex Judge Joseph Sawicki-Federal Brand Enterprises, 1964 ANA Sale, lot 190-Del Bland 7/14/68-Carl Windon 3/31/88-Del Bland 4/88-Robert E. Vail, Superior 9/7/97:617.
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$3,565 |
Lot 626 |
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1841 N-4 R1 PCGS graded MS66 Red & Brown. The obverse is lustrous mint red just starting to mellow, about 85% of the red showing. The reverse is highly lustrous very faded red mellowed to light bluish steel brown with underlying very faded mint color bleeding through. This cent is virtually perfect, only some microscopic specks of darker toning scattered over the obverse and a tiny tick on the lower point of star 7 from flawless. The reverse is absolutely pristine. M-LDS, die state c, with a rim cud break under the date extending towards the stars on both sides. The always present die crack through stars 6-8 and the other one through UNITED are clear. Called MS65 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30875. Our grade is MS65+, very close to MS66, and CC#1 in the Grellman census. A fantastic 1841 cent, certainly one of the best of the date.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Howard R. Newcomb, J. C. Morgenthau & Co. 5/16/45:722-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:409-Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz 5/86.
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$13,800 |
Lot 627 |
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1841 N-5 R3 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Lustrous bright original mint red blending to light steel brown on the highpoints, at least 80% of the original color showing. A fantastic 1841 cent, another solid candidate for "reddest" of the year. The best identifying marks are a tiny planchet flake on the cheek just left of the earlobe (as struck) and a spot of darker bluish steel toning on the bottom of the left foot of the N in ONE. LDS, die state d. The always present die crack through the date and stars is clear and a new crack now extends from the dentils through the E in UNITED and upper part of the wreath to the dentils over the O in OF. Called MS65 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30918. Our grade is MS65+, CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Superior 1/30/89:3147.
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$8,625 |
Lot 628 |
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1841 N-5 R3 PCGS graded "Genuine." The obverse is lustrous light olive and steel with attractive sea-green overtones, a classic "Greenie." The reverse is a more traditional lustrous light chocolate brown. There is a splash of reddish chocolate toning off the tip of the chin and a smaller one on the neck, and these are the only notable marks on an otherwise very attractive cent. LDS, die state d, with die cracks on both sides. Called MS63 and CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #30916. Our grade is MS60+, CC#2 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Stack's 3/26/49:500-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland).
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$3,220 |
Lot 629 |
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1841 N-6 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Bright original mint red blending to light steel brown on the highpoints, 75% of the original color remaining. A beautiful, highly lustrous cent. The only mark of any significance is a small spot of very shallow carbon in the field over star 2. MDS, die state b. The strong die lines down behind the head are clear but the fine ones of the early state over TE in STATES and ER in AMERICA are gone. The strike is typical for the variety: slightly weak along the upper edge of the coronet over LIB, on the lowest curl, and on the lower portion of the wreath. Called MS65 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30919. Our grade is MS64+, very close to MS65, and CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Abe Kosoff 12/9/52:850.
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$5,290 |
Lot 630 |
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1841 N-7 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Repunched 18. Lustrous mellowed mint red faded to steel brown and olive on the devices, nearly half the red showing on both sides. No spots, stains, or notable signs of contact. A tiny, barely visible planchet flake on the lower part of the 4 and a nick-like planchet chip on the right half of star 3 are the best identifying marks, and it takes a strong glass to find these mint-made defects. MDS, die state b early. The delicate repunching on top of the 18 is obvious, strongest on the 1. The small lumps under the 4 and first 1 are still visible and a very faint die crack extends from star 8 down into the field fading out before it reaches the hair below. Called MS65 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30868. Our grade is MS65, CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex 1979 EAC Sale, 1/13/79:273 (via Myles Z. Gerson).
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$6,038 |
Lot 631 |
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1841 N-7 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Very attractive glossy medium chocolate brown with traces of mint red showing on the reverse. Cartwheel luster shows through the gloss and the eye appeal of this cent is outstanding. The surfaces are flawless and the strike is above average for the variety as most of the stars show full radial lines. A small, faint spot of darker toning on the neck near the middle curl is a good identifying mark, but it is easily missed. MDS, die state b. The small lumps under the 4 and first 1 are dull but clearly visible and the delicate repunching on the top of the 18 is still visible, strongest on the top of the 1. The fine die crack from star 8 down towards the hair is present but far from clear as it never becomes strong. Called MS63 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #30914. Our grade is MS62, tied for CC#6 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Joe Flynn 7/5/73-Myles Z. Gerson 7/80.
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$2,013 |
Lot 632 |
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1841 N-7 R2 PCGS graded MS63 Red & Brown. Frosty mint red faded to steel brown on the highpoints, at least two-thirds of the red showing. No spots or stains, but this cent is covered with tiny contact marks, none distracting but far too many to ignore. Essentially this is a "baggy" mint state cent that looks like a mostly red gem to the naked eye. The best identifying mark is a tiny spot of dark steel toning touching the wreath under the left edge of the E in CENT. Rare LDS, die state c late, with a clear die crack from the dentils below star 1 reaching almost to the throat. Called MS63 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #30925. Our grade is AU58, not in the overall condition census but tied for CC#1 of those few known in the late die state.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex M. H. Bolender 11/38:303-Willard C. Blaisdell date set 9/76 (via Del Bland).
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$3,450 |
Lot 633 |
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1842 N-2 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Red. Small Date. A blazing red gem, a few small spots of dark toning from perfection. This is the finest 1842 Small Date cent, regardless of die variety, and a highlight of this fantastic collection. A speck over star 3 and another under star 10 are the best identifying marks, but in a way it seems inappropriate to point out any defects on such a fabulous coin. A minimalist approach to describing this cent seems in order; just take a look and enjoy the moment. MDS, die state b. The die defects under the date are dull but visible, the lines over ERI are gone, and the very fine ones that connect the N in ONE to the E in CENT are clear. Called MS67 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30965. Our grade is MS67, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census. Ted Naftzger called this one a full red MS70, and he knew a good one when he saw it.
Estimated Value $10,000-UP.
Ex Bowers & Merena 4/9/83:1007 (via Stanley Kesselman).
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$71,875 |
Lot 634 |
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1842 N-2 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Red. Small Date. Bright lustrous original mint red faded to light steel brown on the highpoints, about 80% of the original red showing. A few microscopic specks of darker toning on the obverse, including one at the dentils left of star 1, are the only notable marks on an otherwise spectacular cent. LDS, die state d, with a fine die crack visible in the leaves under UN in UNITED. The die defects at the base of the date and all the die lines on the reverse are now gone. Called MS65 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #30869. Our grade is MS65+, close to MS66, and CC#2 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $3,000-UP.
Ex Frederick C. C. Boyd-New Netherlands Coin Co.-Louis Helfenstein, Lester Merkin 8/14/64:206-Frank Masters, RARCOA 5/14/71:264-C. Douglas Smith-Auction '87 (Superior) 8/1/87:1636.
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$29,900 |
Lot 635 |
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1842 N-3 R3 PCGS graded MS66 Brown. Large Date. Beautiful highly lustrous bluish steel brown and chocolate with faded mint red covering about 20% of the obverse, 40% of the reverse. Both sides are covered with satiny mint frost and the eye appeal of this cent is outstanding. No spots or stains, and the only marks are a few well-hidden scrapes at the ribbon tip and U in UNITED into the leaf below the U. LDS, die state b. The fine die lines at UNI seen in the early state are gone. Called MS64 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31022. Our grade is MS64+, CC#2 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
Ex Ray Gallo 11/60 (via Abner Kreisberg).
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$13,800 |
Lot 636 |
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1842 N-4 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Large Date. Frosty steel and light olive brown with a third of the mint color showing, mostly on the reverse. Satiny mint frost covers the planchet and the eye appeal of this cent is excellent. A couple faint spots of darker steel toning are located just above the 4 and there is another on the right foot of the T in CENT. Nicely struck EDS, die state a. The point from the neck and fine lines over ERI are clear. Called MS65 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30917. Our grade is MS65 as well, CC#1 by a small margin in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
Ex New Netherlands Coin Co. 6/58:1240-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:417.
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$8,338 |
Lot 637 |
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1842 N-5 R3 PCGS graded MS65 Red. Large Date. Lustrous bright mint red just starting to mellow to steel brown on the highpoints, 85% of the original color remaining. Fabulous eye appeal in spite of a few trivial marks. These include a couple very thin, barely visible nicks on the jaw and throat, a tiny spot of dark toning just off the lower lip, and another over the 2 in the date. Nicely struck EDS, die state a. This is the earliest die state seen. All the fine die lines are clear and the reverse fields are prooflike. The top of the misplaced 4 is clearly visible in the dentils under the left side of the normal 4. This is a fabulous cent, and like most in this collection it was used to help prepare the diagrams and variety description for the variety in the Grellman attribution guide for the late date large cents. Called MS67 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30873. Our grade is MS65+, very close to MS66, and CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
Ex Dr. Kenneth Sartoris 7/72 (via Denis Loring).
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$34,500 |
Lot 638 |
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1842 N-6 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Red. Large Date. Blazing bright mint red starting to mellow to light steel brown on the highest points of the design, 90-95% of the original color remaining. There is a tiny splash of steel toning in the field left of star 11 and an even smaller one on the throat, plus a tiny planchet chip on the bust tip, as struck. Otherwise this cent is virtually flawless. The reverse is pristine in every respect. A superb example of a relatively common die variety. EDS (but not quite the earliest), die state a. The tiny lump off the upper lip and the other right of the lowest curl are both visible, and the fine die lines over NITE are clear. Called MS65 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #33826. Our grade is MS65+, CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
Ex Empire Coin Co.-Louis Helfenstein, Lester Merkin 8/14/64:210-Stack's 3/18/86:866-Walter Dudgeon, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 7/30/94:206 (via Tony Terranova).
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$39,100 |
Lot 639 |
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1842 N-6 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Large Date. Lustrous chocolate and bluish steel brown with traces of faded mint red in protected areas, especially on the reverse. Excellent eye appeal in spite of a shallow planchet flake at the base of the 8 (as struck) and a spot of darker chocolate brown toning under star 13 plus a couple more at CE in CENT. Nicely struck. All the stars have full radial lines except for #13. E-MDS, die state a. The lump before the upper lip and the one right of the lowest curl are visible, as are the die lines from the dentils to the tops of NITE. Called MS63 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #30862. Our grade is MS62, tied for CC#7 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Kagin's GENA sale, 10/1/82:206.
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$2,990 |
Lot 640 |
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1842 N-6 R1 PCGS graded "Genuine." Large Date. Frosty bright mint red mellowing to light steel on the highpoints. Only a few microscopic spots and no stains, but the obverse is covered with fine hairlines. The reverse is closer to pristine, but you can find some faint hairlines on that side using a strong glass. It would be easy to assume the obverse hairlines are from an old cleaning, but that may not be true. Regardless, this one offers a grading challenge, and I suggest you take a look for yourself. Nicely struck with full radial lines in all the stars. M-LDS, die state c. The die lines and lumps of the earlier state are gone but the tiny lump right of the E in ONE indicative of the latest state has not formed. Called MS60 and tied for CC#10 in the Noyes census, his photo #30975. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#12 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Abe Kosoff 3/3/61:161.
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$661 |
Lot 641 |
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1842 N-7 R2 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Large Date. Frosty mint red fading to steel and olive brown, more than half the mellowed mint color remaining. Both sides are covered with attractive cartwheel luster and there are only a few trivial marks. These include a small spot of dark toning in the field well right of the inner curl, another over the T in UNITED, and a tiny planchet void under ED in UNITED, as struck. Nicely struck with full radial lines in all the stars. The top of the ear and the hair in that area are relatively soft, as always. This feature is a characteristic of the variety as the design bulges outward slightly in the center of the obverse, and I mention this diagnostic feature in the description for the die variety in the late date cent book. In addition, there is always some very fine die rust evident around the date and lower stars, even on the earliest examples. E-MDS, die state a. The die line under the E in AMERICA is sharp and the two fine points up from the top of that E are visible. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31024. Our grade is MS64, CC#1 in the Grellman census. Ted Naftzger called this piece and the following lot "Two gentlemen from Verona," and he noted same on his envelope for each piece. They arrived together from Europe before entering Ted's collection, but their connection to that Italian city is most likely just a play on words.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Europe-Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz 2/5/88.
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$2,990 |
Lot 642 |
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1842 N-7 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Large Date. Lustrous steel and chocolate brown with underlying faded mint color showing through in protected areas, especially on the reverse where the faded mint color covers at least 20% of that side. The surfaces are satiny and offer excellent eye appeal. This cent would be a flawless gem if not for a couple old fingerprints that cover much of the obverse. E-MDS, die state a. The die state of this piece is identical to the preceding lot, and this is the other of the "Two gentlemen from Verona" mentioned earlier. I can only assume they were obtained at the same time, possibly directly from the mint or a merchant nearby, before being taken back to Europe as souvenirs where they stayed until returning to the States in 2/88. Called MS60 and tied for CC#5 in the Noyes census, his photo #31015. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#3 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Europe-Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz 2/5/88.
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$1,955 |
Lot 643 |
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1842 N-7 R2 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Large Date. Lustrous original mint red shifting to steel and light olive on the devices, nearly half the red remaining, mostly on the obverse. Great eye appeal, but there are a few small distractions. These include a splash of dark steel toning from the top of the hairbun to star 9 and a less-obvious spot of olive toning at the right corner of the eye. The reverse has two minor, mint-made flaws: a small planchet flake over the right top of the N in UNITED and a faint planchet lamination crease up from the dentils under the wreath into the ribbon above where it fades away. Otherwise this cent is a gem. MDS, die state b early. Similar to the prior two examples of this variety, but there is more fine die rust in the obverse fields and the points up from the top of the E in AMERICA are faint. The strong die line under that E is dull but still clear. In addition, the strike at the top of the ear is nearly full, about the best you ever get on this variety. Called MS60 and tied for CC#5 in the Noyes census, his photo #31023. Our grade is MS63, CC#2 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Garrett collection, Bowers & Ruddy 11/28/79:185.
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$2,128 |
Lot 644 |
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1842 N-8 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Large Date. Very attractive frosty mint red fading to steel and chocolate brown, about half the original mint color remaining, 80% on the obverse and 20% on the reverse. Both sides are lustrous and satiny. The only defects are a spot of dark olive toning under the right foot of the 1, a couple light nicks on the chin, and a shallow nick between the second A in AMERICA and the stem tip. Nicely struck EDS, die state a. The fine die lines from the dentils under the date and stars 12-13 are clear and the crisscrossed ones behind ONE CENT are sharp. Called MS65 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31020. Our grade is MS65, CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
Ex "The Wurtzbach Group" (Carl Wurtzbach)-unknown consignor, Stack's 1976 ANA Sale 8/24/76:389 (where misattributed as N-3).
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$5,750 |
Lot 645 |
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1842 N-8 R1 PCGS graded MS66 Brown. Large Date. Choice lustrous dark bluish steel brown and olive with generous traces of mint color remaining on both sides. Satiny mint frost covers this planchet and the eye appeal is outstanding. The best identifying marks, and they are wholly insignificant, are a tiny struck-through line midway between star 1 and the chin and a spot of darker olive stoning at the leaf under the C in CENT. M-LDS, die state b. The fine die lines seen on earlier examples are gone but the strong point up to the right from the right top of the N in CENT remains clear. Called MS63 and tied for CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #31011. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#3 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
Ex Howard R. Newcomb, J. C. Morgenthau & Co. 5/16/45:726-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:415.
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$3,680 |
Lot 646 |
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1842 N-9 R2 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Large Date. Lustrous golden brown and light olive, the obverse a shade or two lighter than the reverse. The surfaces are satiny and nearly flawless. The only identifying marks are a faint spot of darker toning in the field before the lower lip and a microscopic pinprick near the dentil tips midway between stars 11 & 12. E-MDS, die state b. The tiny die lines over ER in AMERICA are gone and a point has been added down from the left base of the N in ONE. Called MS60 and tied for CC#4 in the Noyes census, his photo #31021. Our grade is MS62, tied for CC#3 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex New Netherlands Coin Co. 10/1/49:57-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland).
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$1,898 |
Lot 647 |
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1843 N-2 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Petite Head with Small Letters Reverse. Slightly faded mint red blending to steel and chocolate brown on the devices, about a third of the mint color remaining, mostly on the reverse. Nearly flawless, a tiny nick-like planchet chip in the field over star 2 and a small, very faint spot of darker toning just left of the date are the best identifying marks, and they are visible only with the aid of a strong glass. Excellent cartwheel luster and great eye appeal. E-MDS, die state a late. The lump under the right end of the base of the 1 is dull but visible and there is a clear rim cud break over UN plus a tiny one over the junction of the NI. Called MS65 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31014. Our grade is MS65, CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex 1980 ANA Sale, Steve Ivy Auctions 8/18/80:1019.
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$6,900 |
Lot 648 |
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1843 N-2 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Petite Head with Small Letters Reverse. Lustrous dark bluish steel brown and chocolate with 15% of the mint color remaining. The surfaces are covered with satiny mint frost and the eye appeal is excellent. No spots, stains, or contact marks. There is a bit of dirt around ONE CENT and a tiny planchet flake on the left pendant of the first T in STATES, as struck, that can help identify this cent. Scarce LDS, die state c. The spur down to the right from the base of the N in ONE is gone, as are the other fine die lines seen on early state examples. The rim cuds at UN and NI found on earlier pieces are not visible on this piece due to the very narrow rim in that area. This is Newcomb's #7, which he failed to recognize as a late, lapped die state of his #2. Called MS62 and CC#5 over all but finest of the N-7 die state in the Noyes census, his photo #31010. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#2 overall but finest of the late state in the Grellman census. This is the exact coin used by Grellman to confirm Newcomb's error on 3/7/87, and that fact is noted on Ted's envelope.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex William R. Hall Coins (San Francisco)-Myles Z. Gerson 7/80.
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$3,105 |
Lot 649 |
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1843 N-3 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Petite Head with Small Letters Reverse. Lustrous mint red fading to bluish steel brown, about two-thirds of the mellowed mint color remaining. Both sides are covered with attractive satiny mint frost and the eye appeal is outstanding. The only marks are a dull nick on the right side of the O in ONE and one more on the C & E in CENT. Otherwise this cent is a solid gem. LDS, die state c. Both dies are worn, the obverse heavily so thanks to its use in the earlier N-2 marriage, and the die lines over ER in AMERICA are gone. Called MS63 and CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #31016. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census. (Ted's envelope includes a notation that this cent was used by Grellman on 3/7/87 to confirm the N-3 obverse is really the N-2 die in a later die state, and that the reverse is from N-15 but in an earlier state. All of Ted's late date cents were loaned to Grellman in the late 1980's for research in preparing the attribution guide for this series. And I do enjoy revisiting them as I write this catalog.).
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex New Netherlands Coin Co. #54, 5/23/1960:1558.
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$3,565 |
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