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Sale 54
Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction
| The Ted Naftzger Collection - 1844-1846 |
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Lot 671 |
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1844 N-1 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Lustrous bluish steel faded down from mint red, about 20% of the mellowed red remaining, mostly on the reverse. The surfaces are satiny and offer excellent eye appeal. The only notable defects are a faint hairline scratch on the coronet left of the L and traces of an old fingerprint at the E in ONE. LDS, die state e, with a tiny lump in the field close under the inner point of star 4. The repunching at the base of the 1 in the date is weak but remains visible. Called MS64 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31046. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Howard R. Newcomb, J. C. Morgenthau & Co., 5/16/1945:737-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:441.
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$2,300 |
Lot 672 |
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1844/81 N-2 R2 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Blundered Date, 1844 over Inverted 1844. Commonly called the "44 over 81 overdate." Frosty bright original mint red fading to bluish steel and light olive on the highpoints, at least two-thirds of the blazing original color remaining. This cent offers superb eye appeal, and the only real flaw is the usual relatively soft strike, notably on the coronet over LIB. All the higher grade examples included in the Noyes photo display for the variety are similarly struck, so waiting for a perfect one will prove futile. This cent does have a few trivial contact marks on the obverse, including a tiny nick on the top of the 8 and a very thin vertical nick in the field right of star 2. MDS, die state b. The tiny points from the O in ONE and E in CENT seen in the earliest state are gone, but the blundered date feature is strong. In fact, on this example you can see that the entire date (using a 4-digit logo punch) was lightly punched into the die in an inverted position. Most of the inverted impression was effaced from the die, but evidence of the error remains for all 4 of the inverted digits, including a trace of the base of the inverted second 4 extending to the right from near the top of the normal 1. Much stronger evidence of the other 3 inverted digits is present at the 844 of the normal date. This is a fantastic example of one of the most obvious die cutter blunders in the series and is a real prize for collectors of "Redbook" types. Called MS65 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31430. Our grade is MS64+, tied for CC#1 honors with one other piece in the Grellman census. This is another cent Ted graded MS70.
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.
Ex New Netherlands Coin Co. #56, 6/28/62:600.
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$33,350 |
Lot 673 |
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1844 N-3 R2 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Repunched 18. Frosty bright original mint red fading to light steel brown on the highpoints, about two-thirds of the mint color remaining. This cent would be a gem except for the usual imperfect strike on the top of the ear and attending weakness at the opposing place in the center of the reverse where tiny planchet chips at EN in CENT didn't completely smooth out as the cent was being struck. A fully struck example is unknown to your cataloger, who specializes in these late date cents. The best identifying marks on this outstanding example are a hint of darker toning in the field under the chin and a similar swipe of darker toning that connects the lower right point of star 12 to the dentils. LDS, die state e, with a strong rim cud break from right of star 9 down to well beyond star 10. In addition, there is a series of tiny rim cud breaks from above star 7 nearly to star 9. The repunching normally found on the 18 has been polished off the die and is no longer visible. This die state is not especially rare as a few dozen have been recorded, but this one is the finest of that group as it displays far more of the original mint color than any of the competition. Called MS64 and finest known of the variety in the Noyes census, his photo #31370. Our grade is MS63+ and CC#1 by a small margin in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Wayte Raymond 10/16/45:155-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland).
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$3,105 |
Lot 674 |
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1844 N-4 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Lustrous mint red fading to light steel brown, at least half the bright original color remaining, mostly on the obverse. This piece would be a fantastic gem example if not for a pair of tiny splashes of darker toning on the Y and hairbun. The only contact marks are a few tiny nicks on the top of the ear and a pair of faint hairlines at the bottom of the reverse. MDS, die state c, with a thin rim cud break at stars 4-5. A fine die crack passes through the top of UNITED but the one at the F in OF has not formed. Called MS64 and CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #31237. Our grade is MS64+, CC#2 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Rodney T. Grove-Auction '81 (Superior) 7/23/81:561.
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$6,613 |
Lot 675 |
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1844 N-5 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Repunched 844. Lustrous bright original mint red fading to steel brown on the devices, at least 75% of the original color remaining. No spots, stains, or contact marks worthy of mention, but the strike is not perfect. There is weakness on the coronet over LIB, which is rather common, but there are very shallow low spots caused by debris on the obverse die, which is not as common. The notable low spots are in the field at the top of the bust and along the dentil tips around much of the obverse. All these defects are mint made, but they do adversely affect the overall eye appeal of this otherwise fantastic cent. E-MDS, die state b early, with a fine die crack through the top of UNITED extending to the dentils left of the U. None of the other die cracks associated with die state b has formed on this example. The repunching on the 844 is clear, strongest on the first 4. Called MS66 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31601. Our grade is MS64+, CC#1 in the Grellman census. Another cent called MS70 by Ted Naftzger.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex 1976 ANA Sale, Stack's 8/24/76:300-Ed Milas, RARCOA 1/13/78:44.
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$4,600 |
Lot 676 |
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1844 N-5 R1 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Repunched 844. Frosty olive and steel brown with hints of chocolate brown toning at stars 1-2. Satiny mint luster shows through in the fields and protected areas. A faint hairline scratch close over the tip of the coronet is the only defect of any significance, and a small spot of darker toning at the left top of the N in ONE can help identify this cent. Scarce LDS, die state d, with a strong rim cud break from under the 18 to star 1. The repunching on the 844 remains visible, strongest at the top of the first 4. Noyes graded AU55, his photo #31056. Our grade is MS60 net AU55 and tied for CC#5 of those known with the rim cud.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex M. H. Bolender 11/10/1951:714.
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$529 |
Lot 677 |
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1844 N-6 R3 PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Frosty steel brown with underlying very faded red showing through on both sides thanks to being dipped long ago. The surfaces are lustrous and offer nice eye appeal which accounts for this piece being graded by PCGS rather than in a "Genuine" holder. The notable marks are a faint scuff on the chin extending slightly into the field at left plus a very thin diagonal nick close off the upper right point of star 2. E-MDS, die state b, with a very light die crack through the top of MER to the dentils at either end plus another from the wreath to the base of that R. Star 6 and the hair at the top of the ear are not fully struck, as usual on this variety. Called MS61 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #31091. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#4 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Howard R. Newcomb, J. C. Morgenthau & Co., 5/16/1945:741-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:449.
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$1,064 |
Lot 678 |
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1844 N-7 R2 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Medium brown and light chocolate with subtle overtones of light bluish steel covering the fields. The surfaces are nearly flawless. The only marks are a tiny planchet flake on the face right of the nostril, as struck, and a small nick on the upright of the E in ONE. Nicely struck except for the coronet over LIB, which is slightly weak. Very early die state, the earliest seen of die state a, before the tiny lump at the inner curl or the rim cud at star 1. The fields are smooth and prooflike on both sides giving this cent excellent eye appeal. Called MS61 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #31290. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#4 overall but finest of the early state in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland).
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$2,990 |
Lot 679 |
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1844 N-7 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Lustrous light olive with 10% of the slightly faded mint color showing on the obverse but just peeps of more heavily mellowed mint color remaining on the reverse. The surfaces are satiny and virtually flawless offering outstanding eye appeal. A pinprick close under the left side of the E in CENT is the best identifying mark, but there is a less visible tick on the left base of that E as well. Scarce LDS, die state c, with a strong rim cud break from star 1 nearly reaching star 2. Called MS63 and finest known in the Noyes census, his photo #31111. Our grade is MS63 but tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Steve Fischer-Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz 3/91-J. R. Grellman 7/1/91.
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$9,200 |
Lot 680 |
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1845 N-1 R4 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Frosty steel and olive brown with hints of very faded mint color peeking through in the protected areas on both sides. The fields are satiny and the eye appeal of this cent is excellent. The only marks are a couple tiny ticks in the field under star 5 and a pair of thin diagonal nick-like planchet chips in the field over the N in ONE. A small, shallow low spot (caused by debris on the die) connects star 13 to the dentils. E-MDS, die state a, with fine die lines from the dentils under star 1 extending slightly into the field above. There is a very light touch of rub at the top of the ear that keeps us from assigning a mint state grade to it, but the eye appeal is certainly consistent with a mint state example. Called AU55 and CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #31255. Our grade is AU58 and CC#2 behind a slightly finer example in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Henry C. Hines-Dr. William H. Sheldon-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:452.
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$1,898 |
Lot 681 |
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1845 N-2 R1 PCGS graded "Genuine." An uncirculated, nearly full mint red cent that has fine diagonal hairlines on the obverse thanks to an improper brushing or abrasion on that side. The reverse is pristine, nearly gem. The only other marks are a half dozen specks of darker toning scattered over the obverse. MDS, die state a late. The small lump over the N in ONE is weak but still visible as are the fine die lines that connect the left foot of the second A in AMERICA to the leaf below. Called MS63 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31498. Our grade is net MS60+, tied for CC#5 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex Howard R. Newcomb, J. C. Morgenthau & Co., 5/16/1945:742-Floyd T. Starr, 1949 ANA Sale 8/23/1949:1783.
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$949 |
Lot 682 |
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1845 N-3 R4 PCGS graded MS63 Red & Brown. Lustrous slightly faded mint red fading to light olive brown and chocolate, a third of the red remaining. No spots or stains, just a few very light abrasions in the obverse fields and a couple tiny ticks on the cheek. Nicely struck EDS, die state a, with hard, slightly reflective fields thanks to the new dies. The reverse die is uncracked but the die lines at star 13 listed in the Grellman book for die state a are not present. This cent shows that those lines were added after the initial strikes but before the reverse die began to crack. Great eye appeal in spite of the very light contact marks. Called MS63 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31348. Our grade is MS63 and CC#1 as well. Only 2 mint state examples are listed in the Grellman and Noyes census lists for this variety, so your choices are strictly limited.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Del Bland 2/7/73.
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$2,070 |
Lot 683 |
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1845 N-4 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Lustrous bluish steel and light olive brown faded down from mint red. Half the slightly faded mint color remains on the obverse and 20% is visible on the reverse. The surfaces are covered with satiny mint frost that is unbroken, even on the highpoints of the devices. Would rate a gem grade except for a barely visible planchet lamination on the rim left of star 2 and another smaller one on the rim at star 13, both as struck. Neither of these flaws is at all distracting and the eye appeal is outstanding. EDS but not quite the earliest, die state b early, with an extremely faint die crack through the tops of TED that does not extend to the dentils right of the D. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 honors in the Noyes census, his photo #31583. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Dr. Kenneth Sartoris 7/72 (via Denis Loring).
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$1,898 |
Lot 684 |
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1845 N-4 R1 PCGS graded "Genuine." Lustrous olive and steel brown with original mint red covering 15% of the obverse, 30% of the reverse. This is a gem, problem-free cent except that both sides have been very delicately burnished, presumably to "enhance" the eye appeal of an already beautiful cent. The only mark is a tiny planchet flake midway between the date and star 13, as struck. Sharply struck E-MDS, die state b, with a fine die crack through TED to the dentils at right. Our grade is net MS60+.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Jerry A. Bobbe as "prooflike MS65."
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$518 |
Lot 685 |
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1845 N-5 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Lustrous chocolate and steel with 25% of the original mint color remaining. The fields are hard and slightly reflective offering prooflike eye appeal. The notable marks are a spot of darker toning in the field off the tip of the nose, another between star 11 and the dentils, and a swipe of similar darker toning between the dentil tips and stars 1-2. The earliest die state for this variety, die state a early, with an uncracked obverse die and all the fine die finishing lines crisp. The reflective fields have led some to call this cent a proof strike. We respectfully disagree, even though there are a few tiny struck-through lines in the obverse fields similar to those often found on proof large cents. Called MS61 and tied for CC#8 in the Noyes census, his photo #31593. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#3 overall but finest of the early prooflike die state in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex New York Public Library Collection, Bowers & Ruddy 10/30/1982:2192-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/86:998.
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$1,725 |
Lot 686 |
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1845 N-5 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Highly lustrous steel and light olive brown with a third of the slightly faded mint red remaining. Satiny mint frost covers the planchet and the eye appeal is outstanding. The only marks are a tiny struck-through line extending from the dentils between stars 3 & 4 (as struck) and a faint spot of slightly darker toning just above this struck-through defect. MDS, die state a. The fields are covered with microscopic radial die flowlines that create the attractive cartwheel luster, but the obverse die remains uncracked. Called MS65 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31481. Our grade is MS65 and tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Louis Helfenstein, Lester Merkin 8/14/64:224-Lester Merkin 10/31/73:379.
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$3,795 |
Lot 687 |
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1845 N-5 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Lustrous light olive and chocolate with faded mint red covering 10% of the obverse and at least 50% of the reverse. Excellent eye appeal with only a few trivial marks, including a spot of darker toning at the dentils near star 3 and another over the right top of the T in CENT. MDS, die state a. The obverse die is uncracked but the fields display microscopic radial flowlines that are responsible for the attractive cartwheel luster. Called MS63 and tied for CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #31088. Our grade is MS63 and tied for CC#3 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex Jerry A. Bobbe 11/1975-Myles Z. Gerson 7/80.
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$1,208 |
Lot 688 |
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1845 N-5 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Lustrous bright original mint red fading to steel brown on the devices, 75% of the mint color showing on both sides. A beautiful mellowing mint red cent, just a few trivial marks from perfect. The only mark worthy of mention is a thin nick in the hair right of the lower edge of the earlobe. LDS, die state b. A fine die crack extends through star 2 into the field near the adjacent stars. Called MS65 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31063. Our grade is MS65, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Gschwend-New Netherlands Coin Co. #59-Wayne G. Slife, Lester Merkin 10/7/72:650-Jerry Bobbe 9/76.
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$9,488 |
Lot 689 |
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1845 N-6 R2 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. The obverse is frosty mint red mellowing to steel brown on the devices, about two-thirds of that side showing mint color. The reverse is lustrous light steel brown faded from mint red, but that side is closer to brown than red. Both sides are covered with satiny mint frost and the eye appeal is excellent. This would be a gem cent if not for a small spot of very fine carbon resting on the nose just before the eye. Very sharply struck except for the right half of the O in ONE, which is clearly not fully raised in contrast to the needle-sharp details on the rest of this cent. EDS, die state b. The dies show sharp clashmarks on both sides but they are uncracked (die state a, uncracked and unclashed, is unknown and probably does not exist). All the fine die finishing lines are crisp suggesting these dies were new. Called MS63 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #31223. Our grade is MS64, CC#3 overall in the Grellman census but finest of the early die state.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex Howard R. Newcomb, J. C. Morgenthau & Co., 5/16/45:742-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:460.
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$1,840 |
Lot 690 |
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1845 N-6 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Beautiful lustrous bright original mint red, one of the most attractive cents in this remarkable collection. The fields are very slightly reflective thanks to a fresh die lapping and the devices are frosty giving this cent a cameo appearance on the obverse when you get the light at the right angle. The only defects (and it seems harsh to refer to them as defects) are a tiny spot of darker toning over star 5 and a few microscopic ticks on the face, plus a tiny planchet chip on the jawline right of the throat (as struck). LDS, die state d. The obverse die clashmarks have been lapped away leaving smooth fields that are covered with faint die polishing lines. Called MS67 and CC#1 by 4 points in the Noyes census, his photo #31553. Our grade is MS66, CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Barney Bluestone-T. James Clark 1954.
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$16,100 |
Lot 691 |
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1845 N-7 R5 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Repunched 84. Attractive glossy chocolate and light olive brown with traces of mint red remaining on the obverse, 15% of the original red showing on the reverse. Great eye appeal with virtually flawless surfaces. Just a light touch of friction on the highest points of the design from mint state. EDS, die state a, with the reverse as yet uncracked through MER. The repunching on the 8 & 4 is sharp. Called AU55 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31208. Our grade is AU55, CC#2 in the Grellman census behind a slightly finer example.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Howard R. Newcomb, J. C. Morgenthau & Co., 5/16/45:742-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:462.
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$2,070 |
Lot 692 |
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1845 N-8 R1 (R8 as a proof) PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Very attractive light greenish olive with hints of bluish steel and sea-green tones in the fields. This cent is exquisitely struck with needle-sharp details throughout the devices. The fields are smooth and reflective giving this cent the look of a proof strike in every respect, although there are some very faint hairlines in the fields on both sides. In fact, it is listed by Walter Breen as one of only two proof strikes of the variety confirmed by him in his book on the subject (Walter Breen's Encyclopedia of United States and Colonial Proof Coins 1722-1977.) Just because Breen said it is true doesn't make it so, of course, but several other prominent copper collectors have seen it the same way. Regardless of its true "proof or not proof" status, you can't deny that this piece has a different look to it. The best identifying marks are a tiny speck of darker toning nestled between the tops of the 4 & 5 and a microscopic planchet flake under the E in AMERICA. Struck from the earliest state of the dies, die state a. Called MS65 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31152. Our grade is MS65 Prooflike, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Henry C. Hines-Carl Wurtzbach-Dr. William H. Sheldon-Sheraton Coin Co.-T. James Clarke 1954.
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$9,200 |
Lot 693 |
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1845 N-8 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Frosty bright mint red fading to light steel brown, nearly two-thirds of the original mint color remaining, mostly on the obverse. A spot of dark toning in the field left of star 11 is the only obvious defect, but there are a few additional specks of similar toning elsewhere on the obverse plus a few tiny contact marks, including a dull nick on the eyebrow and a thin diagonal nick under the N in ONE. M-LDS, die state c. The vertical line inside the triangle of the 4 is faint and there is a small lump in the space right of the Y in LIBERTY. Called MS64 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #31610. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#3 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $500 - 1.
Ex Barney Bluestone #88, 7/1945:571-Dr. Kenneth J. Sartoris 5/72-Del Bland-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/86:1005-G. Lee Kuntz, Superior 10/6/91:524 (via Tony Terranova).
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$2,645 |
Lot 694 |
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1845 N-9 R2 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Lustrous slightly mellowed mint red fading to olive and chocolate brown, more than a third of the red remaining. There are a few tiny splashes of slightly darker toning on both sides, including a small one in the field under star 5 and another at the right top of the 1 in the date. The only contact mark is a very light nick just left of the ear. Sharply struck with full radial lines in all the stars and crisp details in all the devices. MDS, die state b, with several fine die cracks through the top of the legend outside the wreath but before the rim cud under the ribbon end at the bottom of the reverse. Called MS64 and finest known in the Noyes census, his photo #31119. Our grade is MS64 as well but tied for CC#2 honors in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Thomas L. Elder 9/20/1935:84-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland).
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$1,438 |
Lot 695 |
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1845 N-10 R3 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Lustrous steel and chocolate brown with faded mint color remaining on 25% of the obverse and brighter original mint red covering more than a third of the reverse. (Looks to me this piece rates a Red & Brown designation from the slabbers, but I digress.) No spots or stains, and the only contact marks are a couple very light diagonal ticks on the cheek. Excellent eye appeal. M-LDS, die state b late, with two clear die cracks up to the dentils from the left top of the E in UNITED, and the area between these cracks is just starting to rise. Called MS63 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #31244. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#1 with three other pieces in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Bruno Crossfield 12/56-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland).
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$1,955 |
Lot 696 |
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1845 N-11 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Lustrous bright original mint red just starting to fade to light steel brown on the highpoints, 85% of the frosty original color still evident. A remarkable cent with outstanding eye appeal. There are a few minor marks, including a speck of carbon in the dentils at star 3, a thin nick in the field right of that star, and another shorter one low on the neck. In addition there are a few small planchet voids or chips that didn't completely strike out, including a very thin one on the chin, another hidden in the leaves over the E in ONE, and a third in the dentils at the right top of the F in OF. MDS, die state a late. The die lines at ER in AMERICA are weak but still visible. The thin rim cud break extending from below star 3 to star 4 is clear. This cent is plated in the new Dave Bowers book, The Whitman Encyclopedia of U.S. Half Cents and Large Cents. Called MS65 and finest known by a good margin in the Noyes census, his photo #31264. Our grade is MS65 and CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Martin Paul, Superior 5/27/90:698-Martin Paul-Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz-J. R. Grellman 9/26/90.
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$7,475 |
Lot 697 |
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1845 N-11 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Glossy light olive and chocolate brown with traces of very faded mint red showing on both sides. Frosty mint luster shows through in the fields on both sides. A short streak of golden tan planchet impurity slants through star 6 and there are shallow low spots (caused by debris on the die) on the lower part of the neck and below star 13. The only notable sign of contact is a small nick on the chin. MDS, die state a late. The fine diagonal die lines from the dentils to ER in AMERICA are weak but still visible. The thin rim cud break from below star 3 up to even with star 4 is clear. Called MS62 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #31387. Our grade is MS62, tied for CC#2 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland).
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$1,093 |
Lot 698 |
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1845 N-12 R3 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Glossy light olive and medium brown with traces of mint red remaining on the obverse, 15% of the red showing on the reverse. Frosty luster covers the fields on both sides. The only mark visible without the aid of a good glass is some darker toning at the berry over the N in ONE. A glass reveals a light scuff at BE in LIBERTY into the hair below plus a very thin nick on the throat. M-LDS, die state c, with a thin but clearly defined rim cud break extending from the upper part of star 3 to just below the bottom of star 4. Called MS61 and tied for CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #31566. Our grade is MS60+, tied for CC#3 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Henry C. Hines 10/28/49-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland).
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$1,725 |
Lot 699 |
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1845 N-13 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Highly lustrous bright original mint red mellowing to bluish steel brown on the highpoints, about half the original color still showing, mostly on the reverse. The only marks are a few trivial specks of darker toning between stars 5 & 6 and under the O in ONE. The satiny mint frost is unbroken over both sides. Great eye appeal. MDS, die state a. The fields are starting to show microscopic radial die flowlines but the rims are unbroken. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #33681. Our grade is MS65 and CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Henry Chapman 11/1906:215-New Netherlands Coin Co. #59, 6/13/1967:1330-Lester Merkin 6/10/72:652-Stack's 3/18/86:869-Walter Dudgeon, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 7/30/94:239 (via Tony Terranova).
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$5,750 |
Lot 700 |
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1845 N-13 R2 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Glossy greenish olive brown with faded mint red showing in protected areas, especially on the obverse. The fields are satiny and the only marks are a few small splashes of slightly darker toning off the tip of the coronet. Nicely struck with full radial lines in all the stars except for #5, which is nearly always relatively weak on this variety. E-MDS, die state a. The fields are just starting to show microscopic die flowlines but many of the fine die polishing lines still can be found in the obverse fields (these extend from NNW down to SSE and are strongest close behind the head). Called MS60 and tied for CC#5 in the Noyes census, his photo #31608. Our grade is MS60+, tied for CC#5 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex Russell Wyatt, Superior 9/30/85:717.
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$1,265 |
Lot 701 |
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1845 N-13 R2 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Lustrous bluish steel brown with 25% of the mint red showing. The only marks are a small splash of darker toning over the left side of star 8 and a tiny horizontal nick on the lower edge of the bust tip. Neither of these marks is at all significant and this cent would be choice except that the strike is relatively weak on the coronet tip and forehead with similar weakness at the opposing area in the wreath below CE in CENT. This is a great cent for the die variety, but what makes it really special is the unique die state. LDS, die state d, with strong rim cud breaks from star 11.5 clockwise to star 1.5 plus another rim cud break from CA to the stem tip. This die state was discovered by Doug Bird in 1995 and to date another has yet to be reported. Called MS61 and CC#4 in the Noyes census, his photo #55089. Our grade is MS62 and tied for CC#4 in the Grellman census. Obviously this piece is the finest known of the die state, but it also is the finest known of any of the various N13 die states that show rim cud breaks.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Europe-Doug Bird 5/96.
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$2,415 |
Lot 702 |
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1845 N-15 R4 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Glossy light chocolate brown with frosty lighter brown toning in protected areas. Possibly lightly cleaned and retoned long ago but the eye appeal remains excellent. No spots or stains, only a few tiny ticks on the cheek. MDS, die state b. The horizontal die lines from the lowest curl into the field over star 13 have been lapped off the die. Called AU55 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #31359. Our grade is AU58, tied for CC#2 in the Grellman census. A single MS60 example stands ahead of this piece, and it has not been seen since 1990.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex Dr. James O. Sloss, Abe Kosoff 10/21/1959:234.
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$1,495 |
Lot 703 |
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1846 N-1 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Repunched 18. Highly lustrous bright original mint red faded to steel brown and olive on the highpoints, more than half the original color remaining. The surfaces are covered with unbroken satiny mint frost. Wonderful eye appeal, a true gem cent. The best identifying mark is a tiny speck of carbon close over the T in CENT. Sharply struck EDS, die state a. This rare die state has an uncracked obverse, and all the fine die finishing lines are clear on both sides. The repunching on the 18 is bold and traces of additional repunching show on the bottom edge of the 4 as well. Called MS66 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31418. Our grade is MS65+, very close to MS66, and tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex William Cutler Atwater, B. Max Mehl 6/18/1946:105.
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$4,830 |
Lot 704 |
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1846 N-1 R8- (as a proof) PCGS graded PR65 Brown. Repunched 18. Light olive and chocolate brown faded down from mint color. About a third of the faded red remains on the obverse while the reverse is a more uniform light steel brown faded down from mint red. The only marks are a speck of carbon just right of star 6 and a light diagonal nick over the O in ONE. Very sharply struck E-MDS, die state b, with a faint die crack meandering through the date and stars. The fields are smooth and reflective, the mirrors deepest on the obverse, and the obverse fields are covered with microscopic die polishing lines extending from the upper left down to the lower right. The strike is superb, perfect in every respect, and the eye appeal is outstanding. This cent is listed as the second of only three pieces in Breen's book on proof strikes (Walter Breen's Encyclopedia of United States and Colonial Proof Coins 1722-1977), and it is called Proof-60 in Denis Loring's census of proof large cents. Called MS65 and CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #31066. Our grade is MS65 Prooflike, tied for CC#1 honors with the previous lot in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex J. C. Morgenthau & Co. 10/5/1939-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:472 (as proof).
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$26,450 |
Lot 705 |
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1846 N-1 R1 PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Repunched 18. Glossy greenish olive fading to darker greenish olive brown in protected areas, a classic "greenie." There are a few tiny peeps of faded mint color visible on both sides. The only contact marks are a trio of tiny ticks in the field under the chin. Rare LDS, die state d, with extensive die cracks connecting the date and stars, plus an additional die crack that connects the inner points of stars 9 & 10. Called MS60 and tied for CC#8 in the Noyes census, his photo #31105. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#12 overall in the Grellman census but second finest of the late state.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Henry Chapman 12/19/1927:899-Henry C. Hines 10/28/49-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland).
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$1,380 |
Lot 706 |
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1846 N-2 R2 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Repunched 1. Lustrous mint red fading to steel brown, more than a third of the red remaining. The red is bright on the obverse, faded on the reverse but it covers more of the surface on that side. The surfaces are covered with satiny mint frost and the eye appeal is excellent. This cent would be a gem except for a couple microscopic contact marks on the cheek and a small spot of darker steel toning under the right edge of star 7. Sharply struck E-MDS, die state b. The repunching left of the 1 is sharp and there is a fine die crack through the top of MER extending to the dentils at both ends. The fine die finishing lines on the reverse remain clear. Called MS64 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31304. Our grade is MS64+, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex William Festus Morgan-T. James Clarke-B. Max Mehl 4/24/1947.
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$2,875 |
Lot 707 |
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1846 N-3 R2 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Repunched Date. Frosty light reddish chocolate and steel brown with hints of faded red bleeding through on the obverse. Most likely dipped long ago, now naturally retoned to present an original appearance. The notable marks are a spot of very fine carbon on the upper left edge of the 6 in the date and a small nick in the field off the chin. Sharply struck EDS, die state a, with fine die lines connecting star 13 to the lowest curl. The repunching is visible on the left side of all 4 digits in the date. Called AU55 in the Noyes census, his photo #31413. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#12 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Stack's 5/2/68:364-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland).
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$891 |
Lot 708 |
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1846 N-3 R2 PCGS graded "Genuine." Repunched Date. This is a frosty mint state cent that has myriad faint hairline scratches covering the obverse. The reverse is pristine. Both sides are an attractive frosty bluish steel brown and there are hints of very faded mint red showing through in some of the protected areas, especially on the reverse. No spots, stains, or additional contact marks. Rare LDS, die state e, with clear rim cud breaks over TES-OF. Only 11 examples are known in this intermediate die state, and this piece is CC#4 of that group. Called net AU55 in the Noyes census, his photo #31595. Our grade is net AU55 as well, CC#4 of those known with the TES-OF rim cuds.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Abner Kreisberg 9/25/67:491.
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$805 |
Lot 709 |
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1846 N-3 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Repunched Date. Lustrous bright mint red mellowing to bluish steel brown on the highpoints, slightly more than half the mint color showing on both sides. This cent is essentially as struck except for the fading mint color and a few microscopic specks of steel toning on both sides. The notable marks are a very shallow low spot in the field near the throat, several more in the field around ONE CENT, and a nick-like void on the rim over the I in AMERICA, all as struck. Rare LDS, die state f, with strong rim cud breaks over TATES and OF. The repunching on the date is gone except for remnants on the 4. Only 9 examples are known with these rim cud breaks, and this is the finest of that small group. This cent is plated in the new Dave Bowers book, The Whitman Encyclopedia of U.S. Half Cents and Large Cents. Called MS67 and CC#1 overall in the Noyes census, his photo #31097. Our grade is MS65+, CC#1 overall for the variety regardless of the die state in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Louis Helfenstein, Lester Merkin 8/14/64:230-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:476.
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$6,325 |
Lot 710 |
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1846 N-4 R1 PCGS graded "Genuine." Boldly Repunched Date. This is an uncirculated cent that presents excellent eye appeal, but close examination reveals it was very lightly burnished. Glossy chocolate and steel with faded red in the protected areas, and the red color has a very natural look to it. In fact the eye appeal of this piece is excellent and it appears to be a choice Red & Brown mint state cent. The only notable mark is a small, shallow low spot (caused by debris on the die) off the left point of star 5. Scarce EDS, die state a, with an uncracked reverse. The repunching left of each digit of the date is bold. Called MS60 and tied for CC#6 in the Noyes census, his photo #31591. Our grade is net AU58, tied for CC#11 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Howard R. Newcomb, J. C. Morgenthau & Co. 5/16/45:743-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 12/4/84:1818-Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/88:576.
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$748 |
Lot 711 |
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1846 N-4 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Boldly Repunched Date. Glossy chocolate and steel with traces of faded mint color remaining on the obverse, 15% on the reverse. No spots or stains, and the best identifying mark is a tiny, barely visible planchet lamination at the tip of the leaf over the O in ONE. Nicely struck MDS, die state b late, with fine die lapping lines covering the fields on both sides. The fields are slightly prooflike as a result of the fresh die lapping and the eye appeal of this cent is excellent. The fine die crack at MER is clear and the one at OF is just starting to appear, but the rim cud under the 184 has not formed. All the stars show full radial lines and the devices are fully impressed. Called MS63 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #31202. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#3 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland).
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$1,208 |
Lot 712 |
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1846 N-4 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Boldly Repunched Date. Lustrous steel and light olive brown faded down from mint red, a third of the original color remaining, mostly on the reverse. The surfaces are covered with satiny mint frost and are virtually flawless. The only marks are a couple faint splashes of slightly darker toning on the jaw and in the field under the right edge of star 4. Great eye appeal, close to gem status. M-LDS, die state c, with the additional die crack at OF clear but no rim cud under the 184. Called MS64 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31411. Our grade is MS64, CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Myles Z. Gerson-Denis Loring-Ken Goldman 7/24/80.
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$3,220 |
Lot 713 |
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1846 N-5 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Repunched 1. Lustrous light chocolate brown with slightly darker steel brown toning on the highpoints. Hints of very faded mint color can be imagined in a few places. The surfaces are satiny and offer excellent eye appeal. The only defects are some darker toning hidden in protected creases at the top of the ear, some more that is easily missed in folds of the main curl, and a spot of dark toning that joins the bottoms of the E & N in CENT. Sharply struck EDS, die state a, with fine die lines from the dentils under star 13. The repunching on the bottom of the 1 is strong, and less-obvious repunching shows on the other 3 digits as well thanks to the strong strike from the early state of these dies. Called MS62 and CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #31168. Our grade is MS62, CC#4 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Dr. George P. French, B. Max Mehl 1929 FPL, lot 666-B. Max Mehl 4/47.
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$1,668 |
Lot 714 |
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1846 N-5 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Repunched 1. Bright original mint red just starting to mellow to steel and chocolate on the highpoints, 75% of the original color remaining. Fantastic eye appeal, a gem cent in every respect. No contact marks, just a few tiny splashes of darker toning, including a speck over star 5 and another right of the D in UNITED. MDS, die state c early, with a thin but clearly defined rim cud break at star 11 while the rim cud at star 10 has not formed. The repunching at the bottom of the 1 is clear and weaker but clearly visible repunching is also visible on the other 3 digits. A great cent, certainly one of the best of the date regardless of the die variety. Called MS67 and finest known in the Noyes census, his photo #31305. Our grade is MS66, CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Joseph A. Stack estate, Bowers & Ruddy 4/23/79:262.
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$7,763 |
Lot 715 |
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1846 N-5 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Repunched 1. Highly lustrous bluish steel and light olive brown with 15% of the red showing on the obverse, 30% on the reverse. This is a flawless gem cent except for small splashes of darker toning at star 1, star 6, ER in LIBERTY, and at the left top of the O in ONE. These splashes do not contain carbon, but they adversely affect the otherwise fantastic eye appeal of this cent. MDS, die state c, with thin but clear rim cud breaks at stars 11 and 10 but none at star 9. Called MS63 and CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #31513. Our grade is MS63, CC#2 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Louis Helfenstein, Lester Merkin 8/14/64:231-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:478.
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$3,795 |
Lot 716 |
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1846 N-6 R1 PCGS graded "Genuine." Repunched 46. Glossy olive brown and chocolate with generous traces of faded mint color remaining, mostly on the obverse. The only marks on otherwise flawless surfaces are a pair of extremely faint horizontal hairline scratches across the cheek and a short diagonal one under the earlobe, plus a nick-like diagonal planchet void close under star 10. E-MDS, die state b. Several vertical die lines have been added from the dentils through the E in STATES and the repunching on the 4 & 6 is clear. Called AU55 in the Noyes census, his photo #31074. Our grade is net AU58.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland).
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$460 |
Lot 717 |
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1846 N-6 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Repunched 46. The obverse is frosty mint red mellowing to steel brown on the highpoints, about 80% of the mint color remaining. The reverse is mostly glossy dark bluish steel and olive with 10% of the faded mint red showing. The surfaces are pristine, free of any contact marks or planchet defects. The best identifying mark is a tiny spot of darker toning at the dentil tip over star 6. MDS, die state b. The vertical die lines down from the dentils to the E in STATES are nearly gone but the repunching under the 4 & 6 remains visible. Called MS65 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31440. Our grade is MS65, CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Willard C. Blaisdell date set 9/76 (via Del Bland).
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$3,450 |
Lot 718 |
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1846 N-6 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Repunched 46. Highly lustrous light greenish olive, a "greenie." The surfaces are satiny and nearly flawless offering outstanding eye appeal. A nick on the coronet over the L in LIBERTY and a shallow planchet flake on the rim over the right side of the F in OF are the best identifying marks. M-LDS, die state b late. The die lines down through the E in STATES are faint and the repunching under the base of the 4 is weak but visible. The repunching under the 6 is clear. Called MS64 and CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #31431. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#2 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Henry C. Hines, 1949 ANA Sale, lot 1796-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:480.
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$4,025 |
Lot 719 |
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1846 N-7 R3 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Lustrous original mint red fading to bluish steel brown, slightly more than half the red remaining, mostly on the reverse. The only marks on otherwise flawless surfaces are a speck of darker toning at the top of the head over B in LIBERTY and two tiny parallel nicks near the dentils over star 9. Nicely struck EDS, die state a, before any die cracks on the reverse. The upper edge of the coronet over LIB is not quite fully impressed, which is typical for this variety. Called MS63 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #31381. Our grade is MS65, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex W. E. Johnson-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/86:1038.
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$8,338 |
Lot 720 |
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1846 N-7 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Highly lustrous bright mint red fading to steel brown on the highpoints, about two thirds of the original color remaining, mostly on the reverse which is nearly full red. The satiny mint frost is unbroken and the eye appeal of this cent is excellent. There are faint hints of an old fingerprint on the upper part of the obverse, but the notable flaw on this cent is an imperfect strike. The stars are weakly impressed and the coronet over LIB is flat, which is typical of the variety (but it does come better struck--see the previous example). EDS, die state a, with an uncracked reverse. Called MS65 and finest known in the Noyes census, his photo #31321. Our grade is MS65, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Tony Terranova 5/24/84.
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$3,680 |
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