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Sale 54
Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction
| The Ted Naftzger Collection - 1847 |
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Lot 745 |
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1847 N-1 R2 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Repunched Date. Lustrous light greenish olive with subtle overtones of light bluish steel and sea green. Satiny mint frost covers the planchet of this classic "greenie." The only marks are a few tiny specks of darker olive brown toning, including two very tiny ones near the dentils under the wreath and a slightly larger one on the top of the first A in AMERICA. Sharply struck with full radial lines in all the stars and boldly impressed devices. E-MDS, die state b, with a fine die crack through the top of ICA. Repunching is clearly visible at the lower left of each digit in the date. The fields on the obverse are smooth and slightly reflective due to a fresh die polishing the leaf behind faint vertical lines that cover those fields. Ted Naftzger called this one "prooflike," and it offers excellent eye appeal. This cent is plated in the new Dave Bowers book, The Whitman Encyclopedia of U.S. Half Cents and Large Cents. Called MS63 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #31517. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#2 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Barney Bluestone 12/4/1948:79-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland).
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$3,220 |
Lot 746 |
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1847 N-1 R2 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Repunched Date. Very attractive lustrous bluish steel brown and olive with traces of faded mint color showing in some of the protected areas. No spots or stains, just a few small nicks scattered over the obverse from choice. A thin diagonal nick in the field before the nose is a good identifying mark on this sharply struck cent. M-LDS, die state c. The date repunching is clear on all 4 digits and numerous die cracks meander through the legend outside the wreath. Called MS60 and tied for CC#8 in the Noyes census, his photo #31510. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#11 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 12/4/84:1829 (via Tony Terranova).
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$1,035 |
Lot 747 |
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1847 N-1 R2 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Repunched Date. Lustrous bright mint red fading to bluish steel and light olive brown, more than half the red showing on the obverse, at least 25% on the reverse. Satiny and quite attractive, just a few microscopic planchet chips on the cheek and jaw and a tiny tick on the tip of the nose from gem. M-LDS, die state c. The repunching on the date is weaker but still visible on all 4 digits, and die cracks meander through the top of most of the legend outside the wreath. Called MS65 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31055. Our grade is MS64, CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Dr. Ken Sartoris 7/72 (via Denis Loring).
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$4,485 |
Lot 748 |
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1847 N-2 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Repunched Date, the so-called Large 7 over Small 7 variety. Lustrous original mint red faded to chocolate and steel brown on the devices with slightly less than half of the red showing on the obverse and at least two-thirds on the reverse. The notable marks on this otherwise gem cent are a small carbon spot just below the eye and a couple thin, very light contact marks near the dentils at stars 1 & 2. The reverse is virtually perfect. Sharply struck EDS, die state a. All the stars have full radial lines except for #5, which shows only partial lines, and the devices are fully impressed. The die lines from the dentils at star 13 are clear. All 4 digits of the date were repunched using a 4-digit logo punch, but the repunching shows only on the 1 and 47. The initial lighter punch on the 4 shows under the peak of that digit while the initial punches on the 4 & 7 are above the normal digits, highest on the 7. This shows the first date was punched in too low on the left end and too high on the right, and that the 8 was the locus of the slight rotation between the two punchings. Hence the repunching is more separated on the 7 than on the adjacent 4 because it is farther from the center of rotation. In addition, the final impression of the date was more strongly impressed on the right end (the end with the 7) causing that numeral to appear fatter than normal thanks to the beveled edges on the numeral punches. In this cataloger's opinion, the same date punches were used for both impressions. The slightly misplaced lighter impression that produced the so-called "Small 7" protruding above the normal "Large 7" appears smaller only because of the relative strength of those impressions. Nonetheless, the variety (and it's later relative, the Newcomb-31 die variety that used this same obverse die) will continue to be called "Large 7 over Small 7" varieties because that is the exactly what you see, regardless of how it all happened. And the example offered here shows the date repunching as boldly as possible given the superior grade and early die state. This cent will be a prize for the serious "Redbook" collector as well as the collector of Newcomb die varieties. Called MS64 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #55090. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Tony Terranova 11/3/97.
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$13,800 |
Lot 749 |
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1847 N-2 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Repunched Date, the so-called Large 7 over Small 7 variety. Lustrous chocolate and light olive brown with delicate overtones of light bluish steel and slightly faded mint color remaining in 20% of the obverse, 30% of the reverse. No spots or stains; the only notable marks are a tiny planchet chip on the cheek right of the nostril, as struck, and a tiny nick below the right end of the eyebrow. Sharply struck EDS, die state a, the earliest state seen. Repunching is clearly visible on the 1, 4, and 7, and fine diagonal die polishing lines cover the fields on both sides. The reverse fields are slightly reflective. Star #5 is relatively weak, just as seen on the preceding example, while everything else is fully struck. The "Large 7 over Small 7" feature is bold (see the preceding example for a more complete explanation of how this feature was created). A remarkable example of this very popular "Redbook" variety. Called AU55 and tied for CC#7 in the Noyes census (he saw this piece when it was covered with a thick layer of waxy dirt, which was subsequently removed to expose the true beauty of this cent), his photo #55068. Our grade is MS63+, close to MS64, and CC#2 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Chris McCawley, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 1/7/95:605 (via Tony Terranova).
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$3,450 |
Lot 750 |
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1847 N-2 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Repunched Date, the so-called Large 7 over Small 7 variety. Frosty light chocolate and steel brown with lustrous lighter steel brown toning in protected areas and attractive bluish steel overtones in the reverse fields. Excellent eye appeal, only a few trivial contact marks from flawless. A couple very faint diagonal hairlines under EN in CENT can help identify this cent. LDS, die state c, with fine die cracks through the tops of MER and ED. The repunching on the 1, 4, and 7 in the date remains clearly visible, and the "Large 7 over Small 7" feature is obvious. Called MS60 and tied for CC#4 in the Noyes census, his photo #31499. Our grade is AU55, CC#9 overall but finest of the late die state in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 12/4/84:1830 (via Tony Terranova).
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$3,565 |
Lot 751 |
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1847 N-3 R3 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Repunched Date. Frosty bluish steel and light olive brown with mint color covering 10% of the obverse, 25% of the reverse. There is a faint wisp of reddish chocolate toning high on the neck and a barely visible scuff along the jawline. Otherwise this cent is choice, and the eye appeal remains quite nice in spite of the minor marks. EDS, die state a. Repunching is clearly visible at the upper left of all 4 digits in the date, strongest on the 7, and the reverse is uncracked. Called MS60 and tied for CC#8 in the Noyes census, his photo #31162. Our grade is MS62, tied for CC#9 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Stanley Kesselman 3/1/81-Joseph A. Herman 12/12/87.
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$1,495 |
Lot 752 |
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1847 N-3 R3 PCGS graded AU55. Repunched Date. Glossy olive brown and chocolate with frosty flowline luster in some of the protected areas. Smooth and attractive, but there are a few light contact marks. The notable marks are a light rim bruise at the N in UNITED and a tiny rim nick over that E. MDS, die state c. The repunching at the 1 is gone but repunching remains clearly visible on the other 3 digits. Die cracks pass through the top of ATE in STATE and AME in AMERICA to the dentils at either end. Called EF40 in the Noyes census, his photo #31073. Our grade is net VF35.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Ex Bruno Crossfield 12/56-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland).
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$196 |
Lot 753 |
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1847 N-3 R3 PCGS graded "Genuine." Repunched Date. Lustrous mint red mellowing to bluish steel and olive on the devices, nearly two-thirds of the red remaining. Great eye appeal, a beautiful and totally original cent. The only defect is a patch of very shallow planchet chips in the field between star 3 and the mouth, as struck. This mint-made flaw, which is not distracting, is the only reason I can find for the "Genuine" assessment from PCGS. M-LDS, die state d (Newcomb's old #33). The repunching at the date has been polished off the die, only a trace remains inside the top of the 8. Called MS65 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #55093. Our grade is MS65, CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Herman Halpern-Tony Terranova 3/11/97.
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$1,783 |
Lot 754 |
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1847 N-3 R3 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Repunched Date. Frosty bluish steel and olive with slightly faded mint color covering a third of both sides. The surfaces are satiny and lustrous offering outstanding eye appeal. A small spot of darker toning near the dentils over star 11 and a very dull nick on the eyebrow are the only marks of any significance. LDS, die state e, with three small but clear rim cud breaks on the reverse (Newcomb's old #33). The date repunching is gone except for traces inside the top of the 8. Called MS64 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #31385. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#2 over all but finest of the die state in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Judge Joseph Sawicki, Stack's 2/27/54:707-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland).
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$2,415 |
Lot 755 |
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1847 N-3 R3 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Repunched Date. Highly lustrous bluish steel and light olive brown with traces of faded mint red showing on the obverse, 15% on the reverse. Satiny mint frost covers this cent and the eye appeal is outstanding. The best identifying marks are a tiny speck of dark olive toning under the N in CENT and a tiny nick on the upright of that E. Terminal die state, state f, with four small but clearly defined rim cud breaks on the reverse, the last of these located over OF. The date repunching is gone except for a trace inside the top of the 8. This is Newcomb's #33 in its latest state. Called MS63 and tied for CC#4 in the Noyes census, his photo #31612. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#2 overall but finest of the terminal state in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Herbert Tobias-Del Bland-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/86:1070.
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$2,013 |
Lot 756 |
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1847 N-3 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Repunched Date. The obverse is a very attractive and highly lustrous bluish steel and light olive brown with faded mint red covering the protected areas. The reverse is frosty mint red mellowed to steel and light olive brown with subtle overtones of light bluish steel, about a third of this side showing underlying faded mint color. Great eye appeal, a flawless gem except for a spot of dark chocolate and olive toning at the right top of star 2. Terminal die state, die state f, with four small but strong rim cud breaks on the reverse, the last one to form located over OF. This is Newcomb's old #33 in its latest state. The date repunching is gone except for a trace inside the top of the 8. Called MS62 and tied for CC#12 in the Noyes census, his photo #55091. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#4 overall but second finest of the terminal state in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex 1994 ANA Sale, Heritage, lot # unknown-Tom Reynolds 8/94-Wes Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/98:133-Chris McCawley 10/22/98.
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$1,610 |
Lot 757 |
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1847 N-4 R3 PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Repunched 18. Glossy chocolate brown, the obverse a couple shades lighter than the reverse. Sharply struck with smooth, slightly reflective fields. Rare EDS, die state a. All the fine die finishing lines are prominent and the reverse is uncracked. The repunching on the 18 is bold. Called AU50 and tied for CC#17 in the Noyes census, his photo #31159. Our grade is AU50, tied for CC#9 overall but finest of the early state by 10 points in the Grellman census. Comes with a note from Newcomb in his distinctive handwriting.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Henry C. Hines-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland).
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$748 |
Lot 758 |
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1847 N-4 R3 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Repunched 18. Lustrous mint red mellowing to steel and chocolate brown, more than a third of the red showing, mostly on the obverse. A small nick high on the bust tip is the only notable mark, and it is very easily missed. Excellent eye appeal. Nicely struck E-MDS, die state b. Fine die cracks extend through most of the reverse legend, including a light crack through the top of MER to the dentils off both ends. The repunching on the 18 remains bold. Called MS64 and CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #31235. Our grade is MS64, CC#2 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Howard R. Newcomb-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:503.
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$2,300 |
Lot 759 |
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1847 N-4 R3 PCGS graded AU58. Repunched 18. Glossy dark steel and olive with frosty luster showing through in protected areas. A thin diagonal nick under the N in CENT is the only mark on otherwise choice surfaces. Sharply struck LDS, die state d late. The section of die outlined by the crack at MER has shifted outward slightly and the area at the top of the adjacent A is strongly outlined by die cracks and has started to become a retained cud break (only a single example is known in the terminal state with a raised retained cud break over this A). The repunching on the 18 remains clear. Called AU50 and tied for CC#17 in the Noyes census, his photo #31045. Our grade is AU50, tied for CC#9 overall but finest of the late state in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Dr. James O. Sloss, Abe Kosoff 10/21/1959:245.
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$690 |
Lot 760 |
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1847 N-5 R3+ PCGS graded "Genuine." Repunched 847. Glossy light chocolate brown with lighter brown toning in protected areas of the obverse, possibly from a light cleaning long ago. Frosty flowline luster shows in protected areas and the eye appeal is quite nice. The notable marks are a pair of tiny spots of dark toning at the top of star 7 and a microscopic planchet chip in the hair over the E in LIBERTY, as struck. LDS, die state b, with a light die crack down through the second S in STATES and the wreath to RIC extending to the dentils over that C. The repunching on the 847 is visible, clearest on the 4. Called MS60 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census (which contains only 3 with mint state grades), his photo #31203. Our grade is net AU58, tied for CC#6 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Judge Joseph Sawicki, Stack's 2/27/54:704.
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$920 |
Lot 761 |
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1847 N-6 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Lustrous mint red fading to olive and steel on the devices, at least half of the mellowed mint color remaining on both sides. This cent looks like a flawless gem, but a strong glass reveals very faint abrasions in the obverse fields, the strongest of these located left of star 11. MDS, die state b. The fine repunching off the left end of the base of the 4 that is found in the earliest state of this variety has been polished off the die but the die line down to the right from the dentils left of star 7 remains clear. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31541. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#9 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Dr. George P. French, B. Max Mehl 6/12/1945:1910-Dr. Ken Sartoris 5/72-Del Bland 2/7/73.
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$1,265 |
Lot 762 |
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1847 N-7 R2+ PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Lustrous light olive and chocolate brown with attractive overtones of frosty sea green, especially on the reverse. The surfaces are satiny, nearly flawless. The only marks are a small spot of darker brown toning under star 10, a speck of dark olive toning left of star 1, and a tiny nick on the edge of the coronet over the B in LIBERTY. Sharply struck with full radial lines in all the stars and fully impressed devices on both sides. Rare M-LDS, die state c, with strong rim cud breaks under the 18 to star 1. Called MS63 and CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #31594. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#2 overall but tied for finest known of the die state in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Darnell, Abe Kosoff 5/3/1952:565.
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$1,323 |
Lot 763 |
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1847 N-8 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Lustrous olive and bluish steel with 20% of the mint red showing on the obverse, at least 40% remaining on the reverse. Excellent eye appeal. The notable defects are a speck of darker toning in the dentils at star 1, another between star 4 and the nose, and a tiny planchet chip on the coronet over the I in LIBERTY. EDS, die state a, without the additional die crack through the top of ME. The fine die lines at the neck and throat are sharp and the obverse fields are smooth. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31238. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#3 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Howard R. Newcomb-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:508.
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$1,438 |
Lot 764 |
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1847 N-8 R3 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Frosty light steel brown and chocolate faded down from mint color, 10-15% of the faded red remaining. Satiny mint luster covers the planchet and this cent offers outstanding eye appeal. The only marks are a few small spots of darker toning, including one in the dentils just under star 3, another midway between stars 7 & 8, and one tucked under the T in CENT. Very rare LDS, die state d, with clearly defined rim cud breaks at S-O and AM. Only 8 examples are known with both rim cud breaks, and this is the finest of that small group. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 overall in the Noyes census, his photo #31383. Our grade is MS63+, tied for CC#1 overall but finest of the die state in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Dr. George P. French-B. Max Mehl 6/12/45:1912-Dr. Ken Sartoris 5/72-Del Bland 2/7/73.
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$2,070 |
Lot 765 |
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1847 N-10 R3 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Frosty original mint red mellowing to light olive and steel on the highpoints, 75% of the slightly faded red showing on both sides. Just a few specks of darker steel toning scattered over both sides from flawless, and the largest of these is on the curl at the forehead. A gem cent that offers fabulous eye appeal. MDS, the usual die state with clear die lines and points behind ONE CENT. Called MS67 and CC#1 by 4 points in the Noyes census, his photo #31556. Our grade is MS65, CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Myles Z. Gerson-Denis Loring-Ken Goldman 7/24/80.
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$5,750 |
Lot 766 |
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1847 N-11 R4 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Glossy dark chocolate and steel with underlying frosty mint luster showing through in the fields and protected areas. The only mark is a small spot of dark olive crud in the field over the right side of star 3. Excellent eye appeal, just a hint of friction on the highest points from mint state. MDS, die state a, before any rim cud breaks on the obverse. Called AU55 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #31197. Our grade is AU55, tied for CC#3 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland).
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$920 |
Lot 767 |
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1847 N-12 R3 PCGS graded "Genuine." Repunched 8. Frosty light greenish olive and light chocolate brown. Possibly lightly cleaned and retoned, but this cent is attractive nonetheless. No notable marks, but the strike is weak on the coronet over LIB and at the opposing area at the bottom of the wreath, and none of the stars is fully impressed. Rare MDS, die state b, with a die crack on the rim outlining where a rim cud is forming right of star 9. One of only a very few that show this die crack. The repunching inside the top of the 8 is sharp. Called AU50 and tied for CC#11 in the Noyes census, his photo #31528. Our grade is EF45, tied for CC#12 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Ex New Netherlands Coin Co. 11/10/51:121-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland).
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$242 |
Lot 768 |
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1847 N-12 R3 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Repunched 8. Frosty light olive and steel with mint color covering 15% of the obverse, 25% of the reverse. A couple light nicks on the throat and a splash of darker toning that contains a trace of shallow crud in the field close before the eye are the notable marks. LDS, die state c, with a strong rim cud break right of star 9. The repunching inside the top of the 8 remains clear. Called MS60 and tied for CC#3 in the Noyes census. Our grade is MS60+, tied for CC#2 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Stack's 9/12/85-Dick Punchard 11/11/89-Wes Rasmussen 10/92 (via Bob Grellman).
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$1,323 |
Lot 769 |
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1847 N-13 R4 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. The obverse is slightly mellowed mint red faded to bluish steel and light olive on the devices, about two-thirds of the mint color remaining. The reverse retains about a third of its mint color while the remainder of that side is covered with two large splashes of chocolate brown toning. The only marks are a very faint diagonal hairline on the jawline and another lower down on the neck. MDS, die state b late. A clear die crack passes through the top of ME to the dentils at either end, and there is a faint one through the top of TE in STATES. The reverse fields are covered with clear die finishing lines indicating this die began to crack early in its life. Called MS60 and tied for CC#7 in the Noyes census, his photo #31507. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Stack's 10/31/1936-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland).
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$1,093 |
Lot 770 |
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1847 N-13 R4 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Lustrous light olive and sea green with a hint of bluish steel overtone. Slightly faded mint red remains visible on 10% of the obverse, 25% of the reverse. Just a few trivial identifying marks, including a speck of dark olive toning at the dentils right of star 11 and another at the upper point of star 5. Nicely struck with full radial lines in all the stars. LDS, die state d, with a small but strong rim cud break nestled between the two die cracks on the rim over the R in AMERICA. The die crack through the top of ME is strong and the section outlined by this crack is shifted outward. In spite of numerous die cracks and the small cud, the fields on the reverse still display the die finishing lines at nearly the same strength as in the early die state. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31599. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex "M" 12/10/1935:385-Henry C. Hines-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:514.
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$1,265 |
Lot 771 |
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1847 N-13 R4 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Frosty steel and light chocolate brown with faded mint color covering about 15% of both sides. The surfaces are virtually flawless, but the planchet is covered with a very thin coating of lacquer or "Care" that subdues the luster and dulls the mint color that remains on the protected areas. A bath might be in order for this cent. A tiny horizontal nick on the lower half of the 7 in the date is the best identifying mark. Sharply struck with full details in all the stars and devices. LDS, die state d, with a small but clearly defined rim cud break over the R in AMERICA. Called MS62 and tied for CC#5 in the Noyes census, his photo #31505. Our grade is MS62, tied for CC#6 in the Grellman census. Both grades may improve after removal of the coating.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Sheraton, Boston, 1947-Admiral Worthington S. Bitler 4/61.
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$1,323 |
Lot 772 |
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1847 N-14 R3+ PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Lustrous light olive faded down from mint color, 15-20% of the faded red remaining, mostly on the obverse. A few tiny specks of darker toning are scattered over the obverse, including one near the hair under star 7. Otherwise this cent is virtually flawless. Nicely struck, although a few of the stars do not display all their radial lines. E-MDS, die state b. Faint die cracks pass through portions of the reverse legend, but the crack through ME has not formed and the die lines from the dentils left of star 1 are visible. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31141. Our grade is MS64, CC#2 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Barney Bluestone 1/20/1941:608-Henry C. Hines-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:515.
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$2,013 |
Lot 773 |
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1847 N-14 R3+ PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Frosty olive and steel with satiny mint luster covering the planchet and underlying very faded hints of mint color bleeding through in protected areas on the obverse. Essentially flawless, void of any notable spots, stains, or contact marks. The best identifying mark is a faint, barely visible hairline scratch extending into the field from the tip of the leaf below NT in CENT. Sharply struck with full radial lines in all the stars and fully impressed devices throughout. Great eye appeal needing only a bit more luster to reach gem status. M-LDS, die state c, with an added die crack through the top of ME. The die lines from the dentils left of star 1 are dull but remain visible. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31042. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#3 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex 1982 EAC Sale 3/13/82:419-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/86:1092.
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$1,840 |
Lot 774 |
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1847 N-14 R3+ PCGS graded "Genuine." Frosty light brown with subtle overtones of light bluish steel. Great eye appeal, but a glass reveals this piece was lightly cleaned, mainly on the obverse, and traces of faded red remain on both sides, mostly on the reverse. A few tiny carbon spots at D-STA are the only notable marks. M-LDS, die state c. The die crack at ME is weak but present and the die lines from the dentils left of star 1 are dull but still visible. Called AU55 and tied for CC#10 in the Noyes census, his photo #31579. Our grade is net AU50, tied for CC#18 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex Jack Collins, Bowers & Ruddy 10/7/77:961.
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$403 |
Lot 775 |
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1847 N-15 R4 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Repunched 1 & 7. Glossy light chocolate brown with generous traces of mint color remaining on both sides and very subtle bluish steel overtones covering the obverse fields. Just a couple minor marks visible with the aid of a strong glass, including a fine diagonal pinscratch high on the neck, a very finely abraded area just right of the 7 in the date, and a tiny struck-through line in the field right of star 3 (as struck). Rare very early die state with smooth, slightly reflective obverse fields that contribute to the excellent eye appeal offered by this cent. Clear repunching is found on the base of the 1 and right of the base of the 7. Called MS60 and CC#2 in the Noyes census (which contains only two pieces in a mint state grade), his photo #31170. Our grade is MS60, CC#3 of only 3 known to Grellman in mint state.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Gensheimer collection-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland).
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$1,955 |
Lot 776 |
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1847 N-15 R4 PCGS graded MS64 Red. Repunched 1 & 7. Lustrous bright original mint red just starting to fade to light steel brown on the highpoints, about 95% of the original color showing on both sides. This cent looks like it was minted last year except for a few small spots of darker toning, the largest of these located just above star 1. A thin nick on the rim over the right edge of star 6 is the only sign of contact. A very impressive cent in spite of the few spots. MDS. The fields are satiny rather than reflective but all the fine die lines found in the early state are present. The repunching on the base of the 1 and right of the bottom of the 7 remains sharp. Called MS65 and the finest of only two listed in mint state according to the Noyes census, his photo #31435. Our grade is MS65, CC#1 among three mint state examples in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Howard R. Newcomb-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:517.
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$9,488 |
Lot 777 |
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1847 N-18 R5 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Repunched Date, the so-called Large 7 over Medium 7 variety (although the PCGS label incorrectly calls it "Large/Small 47.") Very attractive lustrous steel and light olive brown faded down from mint red, about 20% of the mint color showing on the obverse and 50% on the reverse. Sharply struck and nearly flawless. The only notable marks are a shallow nick on the jaw, another on the left end of the eyebrow, a nick-like very thin vertical planchet void high on the neck, and a spot of darker bluish steel toning under star 12. None of these marks is at all distracting and the eye appeal of this cent is outstanding. The "moonscape" texture of the portrait is obvious, and this feature is present on all examples of the variety. (Similar "moonscape" texture is also found on all examples of 1846 Newcomb-16 and 1846 Newcomb-17. The cause of this unusual texture is unknown.) MDS, die state a, before any rim cud breaks on the obverse. The fields on both sides are covered with microscopic die flowlines that create attractive cartwheel luster. The date repunching is sharp and clearly visible on all 4 digits. The first impression of the date into the die (using a 4-digit logo or "gang" punch) was lightly impressed a bit too high. Then the date was properly impressed into the die slightly lower leaving clear, sharp evidence of the earlier misplaced impression above each numeral. Since the misplaced initial impression of the date was lightly done, those digits appear slightly smaller than the fully impressed ones. Hence, the misplaced 7 appears to be from a slightly smaller punch than the normal, fully impressed one (hence the long-standing assumption that this is a "Large 7 over Medium 7" variety.) Regardless of the label we place on the repunched date feature, this is a great cent. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31156, and his census includes only 2 that he calls mint state. Our grade is MS64, CC#1 in the Grellman census (which contains 4 mint state examples).
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Henry Chapman-Henry C. Hines-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:522.
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$7,188 |
Lot 778 |
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1847 N-19 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Repunched 4. The obverse is lustrous light olive and chocolate brown with faded mint color showing in protected areas. The reverse is frosty bright mint red faded to steel brown on the devices, about two-thirds of the original mint color surviving. A pair of thin, vertical nicks left of star 12 are the only notable marks. Excellent eye appeal, but the disparity between the toned obverse and mostly red reverse makes this look like two different coins. M-LDS, die state b. The die lines that connect the N in ONE to the EN in CENT in the early state are gone. The repunching on the 4 is clear, and it shows that this digit was punched into the die at least 3 times. The more delicate repunching found on the adjacent 8 in the early state is gone. Called MS60 and tied for CC#4 in the Noyes census, his photo #31240. Our grade is MS60+, tied for CC#5 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Dr. Kenneth J. Sartoris 7/72 (via Denis Loring).
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$920 |
Lot 779 |
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1847 N-20 R3 PCGS graded MS66 Brown. Highly lustrous bluish steel and olive with delicate wisps of slightly lighter chocolate brown toning on the obverse. The surfaces are virtually flawless; a very light contact mark on the chin is the only defect, and it is barely visible. Very sharply struck EDS, the earliest seen. The fields are smooth and reflective thanks to freshly polished dies, and those fields are covered with faint vertical polishing lines. The devices are frosty giving this cent a bit of a cameo appearance that further enhances its remarkable eye appeal. This is a breathtaking cent in spite of its lack of mint color. Called MS63 and tied for CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #31457. Our grade is MS65, CC#2 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Dr. George P. French-B. Max Mehl (privately)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., Abe Kosoff 1958 ANA Sale, lot 566-Philip Van Cleave, Kagin's 1/30/86:4384.
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$4,830 |
Lot 780 |
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1847 N-20 R3 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Lustrous bright mint red fading to bluish steel and olive brown, more than half the original color remaining, mostly on the reverse. The surfaces are satiny and virtually flawless. Finding an identifying mark is quite a challenge, but there is a microscopic planchet flake at the right bottom of the 8 in the date and a very light tick that barely alters the mint frost at the top of the neck. MDS with satiny surfaces thanks to microscopic die flowlines that cover the fields. Called MS65 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31391. Our grade is MS65+, CC#1 in the Grellman census. Another really great cent in a collection that is filled with similar treasures.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Henry C. Hines 11/10/1945-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland).
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$6,900 |
Lot 781 |
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1847 N-21 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Frosty bright mint red fading to steel and light chocolate brown on the devices, about 40% of the mint color still showing. No spots or stains, but there are some microscopic ticks scattered over both sides and the cheek is covered with tiny planchet chips or lint marks caused by fine debris on the die. Otherwise this cent is choice and the eye appeal is quite nice regardless. LDS, die state b, with a die crack through the top of ME to the dentils on either side. This is Newcomb's old #40, but we now know it's just a late state of his #21 variety. Called MS65 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31561. Our grade is MS62, tied for CC#7 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Dr. Kenneth J. Sartoris 7/72 (via Denis Loring).
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$2,300 |
Lot 782 |
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1847 N-22 R3+ PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Lustrous olive and dark bluish steel brown with ample underlying very faded mint color showing through in the fields on both sides. Very sharply struck and virtually flawless. The stars and devices are perfectly impressed, and the portrait is covered with microscopic die rust that gives it a bit of a cameo look. A spot of darker olive brown toning on the left top of the 7 and a tiny nick on the base of the 1 are the best identifying marks, and they are not at all distracting. E-MDS, die state c early. There is a fine die crack from the dentils left of the date reaching into the field off the peak of the 1 and a very faint one reaching down from the dentils to the top of star 8. The additional die crack associated with state c, the one connecting the left end of the base of the 1 to the dentils below, has not formed. Called MS63 and CC#2 among only 5 in mint state according to the Noyes census, his photo #55092. Our grade is MS64, CC#1 among 6 mint state pieces in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Henry C. Hines-Dr. William H. Sheldon-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:527.
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$3,565 |
Lot 783 |
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1847 N-22 R3+ PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Glossy light chocolate brown with traces of faded mint color remaining on the reverse. Frosty flowline luster covers the fields and the eye appeal of this piece is excellent. No spots or stains, just a few trivial contact marks. These include a tiny horizontal tick on the cheek above the throat and a couple tiny scuff marks near the dentils at stars 12 & 13. LDS, die state f. The obverse die cracks are well advanced and the section between the cracks left of the date is starting to rise as a retained cud (this is clearest where the two cracks cross the rim between the date and star 1). Called AU55 and tied for CC#6 in the Noyes census, his photo #31192. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#5 overall but finest of the late state in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Dr. Kenneth J. Sartoris 7/72 (via Denis Loring).
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$1,668 |
Lot 784 |
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1847 N-23 R5 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Lustrous mint red changing to light olive and steel brown with at least a third of the mint color remaining. Excellent eye appeal with only a few trivial defects, including a small spot of darker chocolate brown toning at the dentils right of star 13 and faint traces of an old fingerprint in the field under star 7 and more at stars 11-13. The remainder of the marks are tiny ticks or specks that require strong magnification to locate and are not at all distracting. The devices are sharply struck, but only a few of the stars show all their radial lines, which is typical for this variety. MDS, die state c early. The die cracks through MERI, ATE, and OF are clear but the one through ITED is faint. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31449. Our grade is MS63+, close to MS64, and CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Henry C. Hines-Dr. William H. Sheldon-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:524.
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$3,795 |
Lot 785 |
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1847 N-24 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Very attractive lustrous mint red mellowing to light steel brown on the highpoints, more than 80% of the mint color showing, mostly on the reverse. Sharply struck with a medallic appearance thanks to the deeply-sunk obverse die that creates exceptional eye appeal. The only marks of any significance are a spot of dark bluish steel toning under the O in ONE and a smaller one under the E in STATES. EDS, die state a. The obverse fields are covered with strong die finishing lines suggesting the mint worker responsible for preparing this die forgot to perform the final polishing step in the normal die preparation process before placing this obverse die into service. But the end result was a really beautiful die state that has a distinctly different look until someone lapped off the die lines. Called MS67 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31095. Our grade is MS66, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Dr. George P. French-B. Max Mehl 6/12/1945:1915-Dr. Kenneth J. Sartoris-Del Bland-Jerry A. Bobbe 6/79.
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$5,750 |
Lot 786 |
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1847 N-24 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Lustrous light greenish olive brown with subtle overtones of bluish steel in the fields and protected areas. A flawless cent except for two small spots of darker olive brown toning on the neck and a slightly larger one in the field right of the inner curl. Sharply struck EDS, die state a, with coarse die finishing lines covering the obverse fields and no die cracks on the reverse. Even in this early state, the fine die crack up from the dentils to the base of the 4 is clear. Called MS61 and tied for CC#9 in the Noyes census, his photo #31495. Our grade is MS62, tied for CC#13 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex Henry C. Hines-Dr. William H. Sheldon-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:531.
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$1,840 |
Lot 787 |
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1847 N-24 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Lustrous light olive and steel with hints of faded mint color bleeding through on the obverse and about 40% of the reverse showing faded mint red. The only marks are microscopic and of no consequence. The best identifying mark is a small spot of darker toning under the second S in STATES. Nicely struck EDS, die state a. Die finishing lines cover the obverse fields and the reverse is uncracked. Excellent eye appeal. Called MS64 and tied for CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #31190. Our grade is MS60+, tied for CC#18 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex David Proskey-Henry C. Hines-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland).
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$1,035 |
Lot 788 |
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1847 N-24 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Frosty steel and light olive brown with mint red covering 20% of both sides. The surfaces are lustrous and offer excellent eye appeal. The only marks are a few tiny dark spots in front of the eye, and these are well hidden. This cent would be a gem if fully struck, but most of the stars and all of the coronet tip are poorly impressed. E-MDS, die state b (Newcomb's old #25). The strong die lines that covered the obverse fields in the early state have been lapped off the die leaving only points down to the right from the mail curl. Microscopic vertical die polishing lines now cover the obverse fields, but these lines are not nearly as obvious as ones down to the right seen in the early state. The reverse die has been lapped as well leaving some fine die polish lines in those fields, but it remains uncracked. Called MS63 and tied for CC#4 in the Noyes census, his photo #31052. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#6 overall but tied for CC#1 of the N-25 die state in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $750-UP.
Ex "Wilson" 3/1907:968-New Netherlands Coin Co. #59, 6/15/67:1333.
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$1,553 |
Lot 789 |
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1847 N-24 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Beautiful frosty steel and light olive brown. The surfaces are covered with satiny mint frost and the eye appeal of this cent is outstanding. Very subtle hints of faded mint color are bleeding through on the reverse. This cent is virtually flawless. The best identifying mark is a faint spot of slightly darker reddish brown toning near the dentils under the right edge of star 1. Sharply struck M-LDS, die state c, the late state of Newcomb's old #25. (The Grellman attribution guide for this series says die state c is Newcomb's #9, but this is an error. Die state c is really the later state of Newcomb's old #25.) The obverse fields do not show any die lines except for short points down to the right from the main curl, and the reverse is cracked through the tops of ME to the dentils at either end. The fine die crack from the dentils to the base of the 4 (which is present in all die states) is clear. Called MS64 and tied for CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #31364. Our grade is MS63+, tied for CC#6 overall but equal to the finest known of the N-25 die state.
Estimated Value $750-UP.
Ex Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland).
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$2,013 |
Lot 790 |
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1847 N-24 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Lustrous slightly faded mint red blending to bluish steel and olive, nearly half the mint color remaining, mostly on the obverse. Both sides show some microscopic low spots from debris stuck on the dies, strongest in the field behind the portrait. This is a choice to gem cent except that a toned area under the date has been very lightly abraded, and similar very faint abrasions were applied to a toned area over star 5 and another below CENT. These abrasions were done to lighten the toning in those areas, not to remove any carbon spots. M-LDS, die state c (Newcomb's old #25). The points down to the right from the main curl are weak but visible and a fine crack extends through the tops of ME to the dentils over the adjacent letters. Called MS60 in the Noyes census, his photo #31502. Our grade is MS62, tied for CC#11 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Abe Kosoff 1959-R. E. Naftzger, Jr.-Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/88:598.
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$1,150 |
Lot 791 |
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1847 N-24 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Very attractive lustrous mint red mellowing to steel brown, at least half of the mint color remaining. The only marks are a pair of microscopic pinpricks on the upper edge of the eyebrow and a small spot of slightly darker toning under star 12. A great cent, far superior in your cataloger's opinion to the previous lot that is identically graded by PCGS. In addition, this example is from the rare late die state, state d (Newcomb's old #9). The dies are identical to state c except that there are additional die cracks on the reverse. Cracks show from the top of the F to the dentils at the right, through the top of IC to the dentils at either side, and weaker die cracks are also present from the right top of the second T in STATES to the dentils over the adjacent E and from the wreath through the base of the O in OF to the dentils over the right top of the adjacent S. This is the cent Grellman used to describe the fine die cracks of the latest state in the attribution guide for the series, and this fact is noted on Ted's envelope. Finest of only 2 mint state examples known in the late (N-9) die state. Called MS63 and tied for CC#4 overall in the Noyes census, his photo #31412. Our grade is MS64+, tied for CC#3 overall but finest of the N-9 die state in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland).
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$2,530 |
Lot 792 |
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1847 N-26 R3 PCGS graded MS66 Brown. Highly lustrous light greenish olive brown with very faded mint color showing in the protected areas on the obverse. Virtually flawless, and the eye appeal is outstanding. Hence the high grade awarded by PCGS. The best identifying marks are a tiny spot of darker olive brown toning in the field off the tip of the bust and another over the left top of the R in AMERICA. MDS, die state c. The obverse fields are covered with fine die rust and there are several light die cracks on the reverse but no rim cuds. Called MS63 and tied for CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #31461. Our grade is MS63+, close to MS64, and tied for CC#3 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Edwin M. Hydeman, Abe Kosoff 3/3/61:167.
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$7,763 |
Lot 793 |
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1847 N-26 R3 PCGS graded "Genuine." Harshly cleaned and lightly burnished, then retoned glossy steel brown and chocolate with red showing in the protected areas on both sides. Has the look of a red and brown mint state cent to the unaided eye, but a glass reveals the truth in short order. No spots or stains. A dull nick on the rim above star 5 is the only contact mark. An unremarkable cent except for the die state, which is quite rare. LDS, die state f, with strong rim cud breaks over the E in STATES and OF-A. Called AU50 and tied for CC#2 overall in the Noyes census, his photo #31048. Our grade is EF45 sharpness net VF20 and tied for CC#2 among only 8 known with the two rim cuds.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Ex Henry C. Hines-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:521.
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$575 |
Lot 794 |
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1847 N-27 R4 PCGS graded MS66 Brown. Repunched 18. Choice lustrous light bluish steel brown and chocolate faded down from mint red, and at least 25% of the mellowed mint color remains. The surfaces are nearly perfect and the eye appeal of this cent is outstanding. It takes a glass to locate anything close to a defect on this cent; a tiny speck of darker chocolate toning left of the lower point of star 10 is the best identifying mark. Nicely struck EDS, die state a. The fine die lines over ERI are clear and the reverse is uncracked. The repunching on the 18 is sharp, and this cent clearly shows that both digits were punched a bit too high and a bit too low as evidence of repunching shows above and below both digits. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31189. Our grade is MS64, CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Howard R. Newcomb-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:535.
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$4,370 |
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