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Sale 54
Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction
| The Ted Naftzger Collection - 1848-1849 |
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Lot 878 |
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1848 N-28 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Steel and light chocolate brown with 15-20% of the mint red showing. Excellent luster and eye appeal. The fields are satiny and show only a few trivial marks, including a very faint splash of reddish brown toning in the field right of star 3 and a thin diagonal nick between star 4 and the nose. E-MDS, die state a. The fields are starting to show microscopic radial flowlines that create attractive cartwheel luster and the die lines between ON in ONE and EN in CENT are clear. Called MS65 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30459. Our grade is MS62+, close to MS63, and CC#6 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $750-UP.
Ex Denis Loring 11/80.
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$1,265 |
Lot 879 |
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1848 N-28 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Bright lustrous mint red shifting to steel brown on the highpoints, 75% of the mint color remaining. Sharply struck, only star 5 fails to show all its radial lines. The only notable flaw is a mint-made depression in the dentils at star 6. Great eye appeal. M-LDS, die state c. The strongest die lines at ON and CE have been reduced to dull points from those letters and the fine lines are gone. Called MS60 and tied for CC#7 in the Noyes census, his photo #30607. Our grade is MS65, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Doug Bird 9/87-Gary Ruttenberg 3/90 (via Bob Grellman).
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$3,565 |
Lot 880 |
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1848 N-28 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Highly lustrous mint red mellowing to bluish steel and light olive on the devices, two-thirds of the red showing. Great eye appeal, only a few small spots from flawless. These include a small carbon spot close over star 11, another in the dentils over the second A in AMERICA, and a spot of darker steel toning at the left foot of the first A in AMERICA. Nicely struck, although a few of the stars do not show all their radial lines. The obverse fields are smooth and hard, slightly reflective thanks to a fresh die polishing. M-LDS, die state c. The lines at ON and EN are gone, only a couple dull points remaining from those letters. Called MS65 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30555. Our grade is MS65, tied for CC#1 honors with the preceding example in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Tony Terranova 4/14/89.
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$4,370 |
Lot 881 |
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1848 N-28 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Lustrous chocolate and olive brown with traces of faded mint color showing on both sides. The fields are covered with satiny mint frost and the eye appeal of this cent is excellent. Only a few trivial marks, including a faint spot of reddish chocolate toning in the field right of star 3 and a tiny tick on the upper left of the second 8 in the date. M-LDS, die state c. The die lines at ON and EN are gone, only a couple dull points remaining from those letters. Called MS61 and tied for CC#4 in the Noyes census, his photo #55104. Our grade is MS60+, tied for CC#7 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Howard R. Newcomb-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:584.
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$1,265 |
Lot 882 |
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1848 N-29 R3 PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Glossy olive and chocolate brown with 10% of the original mint red showing, mostly on the reverse. Frosty mint luster covers the protected areas on both sides, especially on the reverse. There is a very light touch of friction on the highest points of the design and some tiny nicks scattered over the obverse. A faint planchet lamination in the field under star 2 and a dull pinprick between the stem tip and the adjacent A are good identifying marks for this cent. EDS, die state a. The die lines at ONE CENT are sharp and the tiny rim cud often found above star 8 has not formed. Called AU50 and tied for CC#15 in the Noyes census, his photo #55053. Our grade is AU55, tied for CC#12 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex Barney Bluestone auction 10/29/42-Henry C. Hines-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland).
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$391 |
Lot 883 |
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1848 N-29 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Very attractive lustrous bluish steel and olive with very faded mint color showing through on about 10% of the planchet. No spots or stains, only a few tiny ticks on the cheek and one more on the left side of the O in ONE. Both sides are satiny and the eye appeal of this cent is quite nice. E-MDS, die state a. The die lines behind ONE CENT are clear but not as strong as found in the early state thanks to a die polishing, but the small rim cud has not formed over star 8. Called MS60 and tied for CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #30562. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#7 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Lester Merkin 6/4/71:605.
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$891 |
Lot 884 |
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1848 N-30 R5 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Glossy light olive and chocolate with lighter reddish brown toning faded down from mint color covering the protected areas, especially on the reverse. Underlying frosty mint luster covers the fields and protected areas and this cent offers excellent eye appeal. The only notable mark is a tiny spot of lighter golden toning at the right top of the second A in AMERICA, possibly from a speck of impurity in the planchet. Nicely struck EDS, die state a. The obverse fields are covered with fine die polishing lines extending NW to SE, strongest at stars 10-12, and the rim cud over stars 7-8 has not formed. Called MS60 and CC#1 by a full 20 points in the Noyes census, his photo #30611. Our grade is MS60, CC#1 by 10 points over the next finest example in the Grellman census with the next best grading only EF40. An unchallenged winner for this rare die variety.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Dr. George P. French, B. Max Mehl 1929 FPL, lot 705-B. Max Mehl 4/24/47.
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$9,200 |
Lot 885 |
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1848 N-31 R2+ PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Very attractive lustrous dark bluish steel and chocolate brown with traces of faded mint red showing on both sides. Great eye appeal. Just a few minor marks, including a splash of reddish chocolate toning at the dentils over star 9 and two closely spaced nicks right of star 4. Rather well struck but there is some weakness in several of the stars and the edge of the coronet over LIB is not fully impressed. E-MDS, die state b. The tops of the C & E in CENT are joined by crumbling. Called MS63 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #30561. Our grade is MS62+, close to MS63, and tied for CC#5 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex J. C. Morgenthau & Co. 7/27/1939-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland).
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$719 |
Lot 886 |
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1848 N-31 R2+ PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Highly lustrous bluish steel brown and light olive with generous traces of faded mint color showing in protected areas on the reverse. A great cent, virtually flawless, with unbroken satiny mint frost covering the obverse. The obverse is a solid gem while the reverse is not quite as impressive by comparison since it doesn't have the same blast of luster. The best identifying marks are a microscopic tick on the throat and a speck of darker toning over the E in CENT. M-LDS, die state d, with three dentils fused together by crumbling over the R in AMERICA. Called MS64 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30605. Our grade is MS64, CC#3 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $750-UP.
Ex Barney Bluestone 11/5/1941:613-Henry C. Hines-Dr. William H. Sheldon-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:588.
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$2,185 |
Lot 887 |
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1848 N-33 R5 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. The obverse is glossy light chocolate brown with frosty reddish steel and tan faded down from mint color in protected areas. The reverse is slightly faded mint red shifting to steel and chocolate on the devices, at least a third of that side showing some of the mint color. There is a very thin coat of "Care" or some similar protectant on the obverse, and this coating has captured specks of debris that are collected in protected areas on that side. This stuff could be removed with ease to uncover more of the mint luster so that side would more closely match the reverse. A tiny rim bruise over star 8 and a small nick midway between star 1 and the chin are the only marks of any significance, and they are barely visible. MDS, the usual die state, with the always present die cracks around the reverse legend which formed during the earlier N-27 marriage for this reverse die. (The N-33 variety was produced from a marriage of the same obverse die used for N-8 and N-21 in its earliest state and the reverse die of N-27 in a later state.) Called AU55 and CC#5 in the Noyes census, his photo #30557. Our grade is MS60+, 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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$1,840 |
Lot 888 |
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1848 N-34 R5 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Frosty bright original mint red fading to steel and light chocolate on the devices, more than a third of the original color remaining, especially on the reverse. A beautiful, nearly gem cent. No spots or stains, just a few microscopic ticks of no consequence. The best identifying marks are a small depression on the rim over the E in STATES and a thin struck-through line (caused by a piece of wire or lint on the die) in the field near the dentils over star 11, both as struck. EDS, die state a. The fields on both sides are very slightly reflective and are covered with fine die polishing lines. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30610. Our grade is MS64+, CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Henry C. Hines-Dr. William H. Sheldon-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:591.
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$5,520 |
Lot 889 |
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1848 N-34 R5 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Frosty light olive and chocolate brown with attractive overtones of bluish steel. Faded mint color covers about 20% of both sides of this cent. Mint frost covers even the highest points of the design and this cent offers outstanding eye appeal. MDS. Microscopic die flowlines cover the fields and the fine die polishing lines found on the early state are gone. Struck 20% off center to K-10.5. Ted didn't collect many mint errors; they just weren't "his thing," but he couldn't pass on this one. The combination of rarity, major error, and outstanding condition were simply too appealing. We agree. Called MS64 and CC#2 for the variety behind the preceding example in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.
Ex Natalie Halpern 1/3/85-Wes Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/98:231-Tony Terranova 10/25/99.
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$14,950 |
Lot 890 |
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1848 N-35 R2 PCGS graded MS66 Red & Brown. Very attractive lustrous mint red mellowing to steel and light olive brown on the devices, about two-thirds of the original red remaining on both sides. No notable spots or stains, nearly flawless. A thin nick in the field before the lower lip, and a tiny planchet chip on the lower half of the 1 in the date, and a tiny nick on the rim over the first T in STATES are the best identifying marks. MDS, die state b. The small bar in the dentils over the left top of the U in UNITED is faint, nearly gone, and the shallow lump in the field over star 3 has just started to show. Called MS65 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30461. Our grade is MS65, CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex MTB (New York City) 5/78 (via Del Bland).
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$6,325 |
Lot 891 |
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1848 N-35 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Beautiful and highly lustrous steel and chocolate brown with frosty very faded mint color showing in the protected areas on both sides. The only mark is a faint, barely visible spot of darker toning hidden in the leaves under the first T in STATES. M-LDS, die state b. The bar in the dentils over the left side of the U in UNITED is essentially gone, just a faint hint of this die mark remaining. The shallow lump over star 3 is visible to the naked eye, but it is not fully developed. Called MS63 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #30511. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#4 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $750-UP.
Ex Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland).
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$1,495 |
Lot 892 |
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1848 N-38 R3 PCGS graded MS63 Red & Brown. Lustrous bright original mint red fading to steel brown on the highpoints, about 70% of the red remaining. Great eye appeal, nearly flawless except for a thin, shallow diagonal scrape mark on the cheek. Otherwise this cent is a solid gem. EDS, die state a. A fine die line shows from the dentils through the D in UNITED to the berry below the first T in STATES. Additional die lines are visible over UNIT and ERIC as well. Called MS63 and CC#1 as the only mint state example in the Noyes census, his photo #30604. Our grade is MS64, CC#1 in the Grellman census where it is followed by a single MS60 and two in AU50. The top dog in a very small field regardless.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Willard C. Blaisdell's date set 9/76 (via Del Bland).
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$2,875 |
Lot 893 |
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1848 N-40 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Repunched 18. Glossy chocolate brown with underlying frosty mint luster showing through in the fields and protected areas. Traces of faded mint red remain in protected areas. No notable spots or stains, just a few minor contact marks. These include a horizontal nick under the right corner of the eye and a faint but fresh pinscratch under the U in UNITED. E-MDS, die state a, before any rim cud breaks under the 48. The repunching on the 18 is clear. Excellent eye appeal, just a light touch of rub on the highest points from mint state. Called AU50 and tied for CC#6 in the Noyes census, his photo #30603. Our grade is AU55, tied for CC#8 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex John Borhek 1974-Bill Noyes 1983.
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$719 |
Lot 894 |
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1848 N-41 R1 PCGS graded MS66 Brown. Frosty bluish steel and light olive brown with 25% of the slightly faded mint color showing on both sides. (Seems like this cent deserves a "Red & Brown" designation from the folks at PCGS.) The surfaces are lustrous and the mint frost is unbroken. Great eye appeal. There are some small spots of lighter toning around star 9, and the only defect is a small spot of darker toning over the T in UNITED. Nicely struck E-MDS, die state b, with crumbling in the notch between the two loops on the left side of the second 8 in the date. Ted's envelope is covered with his handwritten notes documenting his confusion regarding the proper attribution of this cent. It came to him as N-9, but he determined the dies were different, and he was correct. Ted really studied these cents, and his observations were usually on target. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30512. Our grade is MS64, CC#2 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Dr. Ken Sartoris 5/72-Del Bland-Myles Z. Gerson-Stanley Kesselman 7/80.
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$2,645 |
Lot 895 |
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1848 N-41 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Very attractive lustrous light chocolate brown and steel with lighter reddish steel faded down from mint color in protected areas. Great eye appeal, just a few tiny spots from virtually flawless. These include a small, faint one spot in the field midway between star 1 and the throat, another on the left side of the E in ONE, and a speck on the left foot of the M in AMERICA. MDS, die state b. Crumbling connects the outside loops on the left side of the second 8 in the date, but the spike inside the E in CENT has not formed. This cent came to Ted attributed as N-11, but he questioned the attribution according to his handwritten notes on the envelope. Obviously attributing the N-41 variety gave people a lot of trouble until the attribution guides clarified things in the late 80's. Called MS61 and tied for CC#5 in the Noyes census, his photo #30507. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#3 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $750-UP.
Ex Del Bland 2/7/73.
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$1,265 |
Lot 896 |
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1848 N-41 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Glossy olive and light chocolate with frosty lighter steel brown in protected areas. No notable defects, and the eye appeal is excellent. Just a touch of rub on the highest points from mint state. M-LDS, die state c. A dull horizontal spike has been added inside the bottom of the E in CENT. Our grade is AU55, tied for CC#20 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex Abner Kreisberg 5/23/58:1295 (as N-11)-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland).
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$518 |
Lot 897 |
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1848 N-42 R6- PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Choice glossy chocolate and steel brown with frosty lighter brown toning covering the protected areas on both sides. No spots or stains, only a few trivial contact marks of no significance. A pair of fine diagonal hairline scratches in the field between star 3 and the nose are the best identifying marks. The hair at the ear is worn a bit more than the remainder of the coin. This is normal for the variety and is due to the slightly convex nature of the obverse die in this late, heavily lapped state following its use in the earlier N-15 marriage. EDS with smooth, slightly reflective obverse fields. Called EF40 and CC#4 in the Noyes census, his photo #30460. Our grade is EF45, CC#3 in the Grellman census and well ahead of the VF30 graded CC#4 coin.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Texas Numismatic Association Convention bourse 4/87-Doug Bird 7/87.
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$2,760 |
Lot 898 |
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1848 N-44 R6- PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Frosty olive and bluish steel brown with faded mint red covering at least 10% of both sides. Satiny mint luster covers the planchet and the eye appeal is excellent. The best identifying marks are a subtle splash of slightly darker toning on the neck just left of the middle curl and a speck of planchet slag in the field near the dentils under the wreath. The fields are smooth while the devices are matte in texture giving this piece a cameo look when the light hits just right. The strike is soft on the coronet over LIB and a couple of the stars do not show all their radial lines, but overall the strike is decent. E-MDS, die state a. The die lines at UN are clear. Called MS62 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30508. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census. The next best example in both census lists grades only EF40. This piece and the following lot are the only mint state examples known to both census takers.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland).
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$7,763 |
Lot 899 |
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1848 N-44 R6- PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Lustrous dark bluish steel and olive brown with 5% of the mint red remaining on the obverse, 40% on the reverse. Great eye appeal and better struck than the preceding example. The stars all display their radial lines and the coronet over LIB is almost fully impressed. The only mark of any significance is a thin nick on the nostril and upper lip, but this mark is visible only with the aid of a glass. M-LDS, die state b. The die lines at UN are gone and there is minor sinking and crumbling around the wreath and legend on the reverse. The die crack at ME found in the latest state has not formed. The obverse fields are smooth and slightly reflective in contrast to the matte surface on the portrait. Called MS62 and tied for CC#1 with the preceding example in the Noyes census, his photo #30558. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#1 with the preceding piece in the Grellman census. The next best grades only EF40 in both census lists, so you get one of these or you do without a mint state example of this rare variety.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland).
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$7,188 |
Lot 900 |
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1848 Small Date Fantasy Cent, Breen-1901, Rarity-7- PCGS graded AU55. Lightly cleaned, now nicely retoned frosty chocolate brown with suggestions of reddish steel overtone. There are no traces of an undertype or multiple strikes on this piece. The surfaces and details on this example are clearly superior to any of the other 10-12 pieces known of this "variety," which usually come with significant defects and/or heavy wear. The only marks are some very fine hairline scratches in the fields, mostly on the reverse. Weight recorded as 152.2 grains prior to slabbing. The reverse is rotated 150 degrees CCW relative to the "normal" head-to-foot die orientation found on mint-struck cents. Called VF30 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #33548. Noyes says the next best grades VF20 and this is followed by a F12 in a census that contains 13 pieces (only 10 of those confirmed and photographed). Our grade is net VF35, CC#1 in the Grellman census, which includes a VF30 followed by a F12 in third place among 10 confirmed examples. Regardless of the census used, the piece offered here is the undisputed finest known of this very popular rarity. Newcomb devoted a couple pages in his book on the series to the "Small Date" 1848 cent, and most of the top collections have contained an example. Ted's superior collection contains no less than three, and each has something special to recommend it to an advanced collector.
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
Ex Chris McCawley, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 1/7/95:646 (via Tony Terranova).
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$12,075 |
Lot 901 |
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1848 Small Date Fantasy Cent, Breen-1901, Rarity-7- PCGS graded VG10. Glossy light chocolate brown with darker olive brown toning in protected areas. Possibly lightly cleaned and retoned as there are traces of lighter reddish brown toning in some of the protected areas, mostly on the reverse. The surfaces are smooth, void of any hint of corrosion or verdigris, and there are only trivial contact marks. This example was struck on an 1840 Newcomb-12 cent. The date of the host coin shows clearly at the dentils right of the hairbun of the Small Date obverse, and much of the host cent remains visible on both sides (enough that the attribution of the host was possible). The reverse is rotated 155 degrees CCW from a normal head-to-foot die orientation (but nothing about these Small Date cents is really "normal"). This variety was not assigned a number by Newcomb since the dies used were not of mint origin and relatively crude in their execution, but he included it in his book on the series due to its popularity. Many of the top collections of this series has contained a Small Date 1848 cent. At least 10 examples have been traced, but this is the only one confirmed as being struck over a US Large Cent. Called VG8 in the Noyes census, his photo #29381. Our grade is VG8.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Stack's 2/6/75:225.
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$3,680 |
Lot 902 |
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1848 Small Date Fantasy Cent, Breen-1901, Rarity-7- PCGS graded VG10. Choice glossy light to medium brown with darker steel brown toning on the devices. A beautiful example for the type, smooth and void of any significant defects. The reverse is rotated 35 degrees CCW from a perfect head-to-foot orientation and there is no hint of an undertype or multiple strike (several are known showing multiple strikes and one, the preceding coin, was overstruck on a large cent). This was Newcomb's example of the variety, and only 4 were known when he acquired it in 1940. It is possible, perhaps probable, that this is the coin he used when preparing the description of the variety for his book on the cents of 1816-1857. Newcomb devoted two full pages in his book to describing this variety and the census of known examples at the time. This is the fourth example described in Newcomb's census. While only 4 were known back then, 10 can be traced today. A neat cent that comes with some history as well. Called G5 in the Noyes census, his photo #29331. Our grade is VG7 choice.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex B. Max Mehl 1940-Howard R. Newcomb, J. C. Morgenthau & Co. 5/16/45:745-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:1846-Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz 4/13/85.
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$3,910 |
Lot 903 |
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1849 N-1 R4 PCGS graded AU50. Glossy light olive and chocolate brown with frosty luster showing in some of the protected areas on the reverse. Smooth and attractive, but there are numerous tiny ticks covering the cheek. Otherwise this cent is virtually flawless. Rare EDS, die state a, before the horizontal bar formed inside the O in OF. Called VF35 in the Noyes census, his photo #55054. Our grade is net VF35, not in the overall census but one of the better examples known in die state a according to the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland).
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$288 |
Lot 904 |
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1849 N-1 R4 PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Glossy mix of dark olive and light chocolate brown. Most likely lightly cleaned and retoned as traces of very faded pinkish red can be found on both sides. Smooth, attractive surfaces. A tiny nick right of the lower lip and a small rim nick left of star 5 are the only marks. Nicely struck, only star 5 fails to show all its radial lines. E-MDS, die state b, with a strong horizontal die line inside the O in OF (Newcomb's old #15). Called MS60 and tied for CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #55105. Our grade is net EF45, tied for CC#8 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex Howard R. Newcomb-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:615.
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$480 |
Lot 905 |
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1849 N-1 R4 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Choice lustrous chocolate and dark steel brown with faint hints of underlying very faded mint color peeking through in protected areas on the obverse. Great luster and eye appeal, virtually flawless except for a flatly struck star 12 due to a clogged die affecting only that star. Otherwise the strike is excellent. MDS, die state c late. The bar inside the O in OF is strong and there is crumbling inside the bottom of the R in AMERICA. In addition, there is some crumbling under the left top of the E in CENT where the crumbling that connects the tops of the C & E is starting to advance. This is Newcomb's old #15. Called MS61 and CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #30933. Our grade is MS63, CC#1 in the Grellman census that includes only 3 examples in mint state grades.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex New England Rare Coin Auctions 3/25/77:635-Larry Whitlow 1/90 (via Bob Grellman). This cent, along with 20 other important 1849 cents, came from Larry Whitlow via Bob Grellman in a single transaction. The Whitlow collection (accumulation?) of mostly choice mint state 1849 cents contained far more coins, but Ted needed only 21 of them as upgrades or die states. Bob disposed of the unwanted pieces on behalf of Ted, and those cents quickly found appreciative homes. Ted's envelope for this 1849 N-1 includes a note to that effect.
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$1,840 |
Lot 906 |
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1849 N-2 R2 PCGS graded AU55. Attractive glossy light chocolate brown with frosty luster in protected areas on both sides. No spots or stains, but there are a couple light rim bruises that are barely visible in the slab, the strongest of these at star 3, plus some small nicks on the cheek and throat. EDS, die state d. A tiny lump shows under the first S in STATES and crumbling connects the tops of the C & E in CENT. Noyes photo #55007. Our grade is net EF45.
Estimated Value $150-UP.
Ex Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland).
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$230 |
Lot 907 |
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1849 N-2 R2 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Lustrous light olive brown with delicate overtones of light bluish steel in the fields and traces of mint color showing in protected areas, mostly on the reverse. No spots or stains, only a few small nicks on the cheek and neck. Excellent luster and eye appeal. E-MDS, die state g. Crumbling now connects the C in CENT to the leaf below. Called AU55 and tied for CC#17 in the Noyes census, his photo #55071. Our grade is AU58+, close to MS60, and tied for CC#18 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Larry Whitlow 1/90 (via Bob Grellman).
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$449 |
Lot 908 |
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1849 N-2 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Lustrous steel brown faded down from mint color, 20% of the original red remaining, mostly on the obverse. Satiny mint frost covers the planchet and this cent delivers outstanding eye appeal. A thin diagonal nick on the front edge of the neck and a small splash of darker steel toning on the left edge of the first T in STATES are the notable marks. E-MDS, die state i. The crumbling on the reverse has advanced so it now connects the C in CENT to the berry on the left and crumbling shows on the upper edge of the berry left of the O in ONE. Called MS65 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31030. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex J. C. Morgenthau & Co. 7/27/1939:772-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland).
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$3,565 |
Lot 909 |
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1849 N-2 R2 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Highly lustrous bluish steel and chocolate brown with peeps of very faded mint color on the reverse. Satiny mint frost covers the fields and the eye appeal is outstanding. No notable spots or stains, only trivial ticks of no significance. A tiny pinprick close under the tip of the chin is a good identifying mark for this cent. MDS, die state j. Crumbling now connects two of the leaves under AT in STATES. Called MS60 and tied for CC#6 in the Noyes census, his photo #55019. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#15 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Henry C. Hines-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:600.
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$719 |
Lot 910 |
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1849 N-2 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Very attractive lustrous bluish steel and olive with traces of faded mint color remaining on both sides, especially on the obverse. Satiny mint frost covers this cent and it offers outstanding eye appeal. A tiny, very shallow contact mark over star 9 and a small splash of lighter brown toning under the tip of the wreath stem are the only marks. MDS, die state l. Crumbling now connects the top of the berry right of T in CENT to the leaf above. Called MS63 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #30880. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:599.
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$2,185 |
Lot 911 |
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1849 N-2 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Frosty steel and light chocolate brown with traces of faded mint red on both sides. Excellent luster and eye appeal with only a few minor marks, including a spot on the lower point of star 12 and another in the dentils right of star 13. M-LDS, die state x. The crumbling has advanced over much of the reverse and connects all the leaves under AT in STATES. Called MS60 and tied for CC#6 in the Noyes census, his photo #55106. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#15 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Del Bland-Larry Whitlow 1/90 (via Bob Grellman).
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$1,783 |
Lot 912 |
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1849 N-3 R3+ PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Glossy light chocolate brown with 5-10% of the mint red showing, mostly on the reverse. The fields are lustrous and the eye appeal is quite nice. No spots or stains, only minor ticks that do not catch the eye. A small nick in the middle of the eyebrow and a pinprick in the middle of the neck can help identify this cent. E-MDS, die state e. Crumbling connects the bottom of the M & E to the wreath and fills the bottom of the E in CENT. Called MS63 and CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #30534. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#7 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Howard R. Newcomb-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:598.
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$1,725 |
Lot 913 |
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1849 N-3 R3+ PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Lustrous mint red fading to steel brown, more than a third of the original mint color showing on both sides. The surfaces are frosty and offer outstanding eye appeal. The only marks are a smattering of microscopic specks of darker toning on both sides and faint traces of an old fingerprint around star 13. A small splash of steel brown toning in the field close before the eye is the best identifying mark on this beautiful cent. M-LDS, die state m late. A bit of crumbling now shows along the lower right edge of the leaf left of the top of C in CENT and traces of crumbling rest along the lower edge of the base of the R in AMERICA. Called MS64 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30478. Our grade is MS64, CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Larry Whitlow 1/90 (via Bob Grellman).
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$3,565 |
Lot 914 |
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1849 N-4 R1 PCGS graded MS66 Brown. Lustrous olive brown and bluish steel with slightly faded mint color showing on at least 15% of the obverse and 5% of the reverse. Great eye appeal, just a few trivial marks from flawless. These include a tiny piece of dark crud in the field off the upper right point of star 4 and a few faint vertical contact marks between star 5 and the coronet. Rare EDS, die state a. All the fine die finishing lines are sharp and the reverse is uncracked. Called MS63 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #30582. Our grade is MS63+, CC#2 overall but finest of the uncracked die state in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex New Netherlands Coin Co. 6/19/58:1268.
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$3,680 |
Lot 915 |
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1849 N-4 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Glossy light chocolate brown and light bluish steel with mint red covering the protected areas on the reverse. Satiny mint frost covers the protected areas on both sides and the eye appeal of this cent is excellent. The only marks are microscopic and not at all distracting. A small spot of darker olive toning left of the earlobe is a good identifying mark. Rare EDS, die state a, with an uncracked reverse. Not yet graded by Noyes, his photo #55009. Our grade is MS62, tied for CC#6 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex New Netherlands Coin Co. mail bid sale 3/27/73:363.
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$1,438 |
Lot 916 |
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1849 N-4 R1 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Glossy light chocolate and medium brown with mint frost showing through in the fields and protected areas. There are dull nicks scattered over both sides, none notable, and a small splash of darker olive brown toning at the top of star 9. E-MDS, die state b. A fine die crack extends from the tip of the leaf under the second S in STATES through the center of the O in OF to the dentils over that F. What makes this cent special is the oversize planchet. A very limited number of this die variety, all in the same die state, come with a planchet that is not only heavier than the normal 168.0 grain standard but have a diameter very slightly larger than normal. This piece weighs 170.95 grains and the diameter is a full 28.0 millimeters. This is the second heaviest example known and the fourth finest among the "Fatboys" listed in the Grellman census. Not yet graded by Noyes, his photo #55008a. Our grade is EF45.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex Larry Whitlow 1/90 (via Bob Grellman).
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$748 |
Lot 917 |
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1849 N-4 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Lustrous light olive and medium brown with 10-15% of the mint color showing, mostly on the reverse. Excellent eye appeal, a few small spots of slightly darker chocolate brown toning removed from choice. The notable marks are a small splash of microscopic carbon off the left point of star 13 and a tiny carbon spot at the dentils over the T in UNITED. M-LDS, die state c late. The strong die lines at UN are gone, several additional die cracks have formed around the reverse legend, and the points down from the main curl over the tip of the inner curl are weak. Called MS63 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #30625. Our grade is MS62, tied for CC#6 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Dr. James O. Sloss, Abe Kosoff 10/21/59L:270.
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$1,553 |
Lot 918 |
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1849 N-5 R3+ PCGS graded MS63 Red & Brown. Frosty mint red mellowing to bluish steel on the highpoints, about 70% of the mint color showing on both sides. Virtually as struck, just a few microscopic specks of darker steel toning and a couple tiny contact marks visible with the aid of a glass. This cent would be a "gem" if the strike was stronger. There is minor weakness on the front edge of the coronet and curl below caused by debris on the die, and many of the finer die details are not fully impressed on both sides. The only notable marks are two pinpricks hidden in the hair over the left edge of the 9 in the date. The date was very delicately punched into the die on this variety, especially on the left end, making the 1 & 8 especially weak relative to the 4 & 9. The weakly impressed date feature is diagnostic for the die variety, which makes this one very easy to attribute. M-LDS, die state f. The reverse die shows several areas of crumbling, including a strong crumble that connects the berry right of T in CENT to the leaf above and a small cud break on the rim under the end of the wreath stem. Called MS65 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30932. Our grade is MS64, CC#1 in the Grellman census. Only 4 mint state examples are known to the census takers.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Larry Whitlow 1/90 (via Bob Grellman).
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$3,565 |
Lot 919 |
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1849 N-5 R3+ PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Very attractive and highly lustrous bluish steel and light olive with ample faded mint color remaining in protected areas. The surfaces are covered with satiny mint frost and the eye appeal of this cent is outstanding. The only notable defects are a short, very light pinscratch in the field before the curl on the forehead and a thin horizontal nick or planchet void left of the earlobe. LDS, die state i, the latest seen for the variety. There are numerous small crumbles on the reverse, including a final one that fills most of the lower part of the R in AMERICA. Called MS62 and CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #30485. Our grade is MS62+, very close to MS63, and CC#2 in the Grellman census. Only 4 mint state examples are listed by both census takers.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Myles Z. Gerson 1/3/80-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/86:1196.
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$2,760 |
Lot 920 |
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1849 N-7 R3 PCGS graded MS66 Brown. Repunched 18. Highly lustrous bluish steel and chocolate with generous traces of mint red showing in protected areas, especially on the obverse. Outstanding eye appeal, nearly flawless. The best identifying mark on this cent is a tiny planchet chip in the field well right of the inner curl, as struck. EDS, die state a. The repunching over the 1 & 8 is sharp and the tops of the C & E in CENT are not joined by crumbling. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30533. Our grade is MS63+, tied for CC#2 in the Grellman census. Only 5 mint state examples have been traced for this variety.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Los Angeles Convention bourse 6/74-Del Bland 8/75-G. Lee Kuntz, Superior 10/6/91:568-Tony Terranova 11/4/91.
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$4,140 |
Lot 921 |
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1849 N-7 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Repunched 18. Glossy chocolate and steel brown with peeps of mint color showing on the reverse. There are a few small spots of dark olive toning in the field on the upper half of the obverse and a trio of dull contact marks in the field before the mouth and chin. EDS, die state a. The repunching over the 1 & 8 is clear and the tops of the C & E in CENT are not joined by crumbling. Called MS60 and tied for CC#4 in the Noyes census, his photo #55110. Our grade is AU55, tied for CC#7 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Larry Whitlow 1/90 (via Bob Grellman).
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$1,150 |
Lot 922 |
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1849 N-7 R3 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Repunched 18. Extremely attractive frosty steel brown and light chocolate with traces of faded mint color showing through on the obverse and at least 10% of the reverse showing original mint red. Fabulous eye appeal, virtually as struck. The surfaces are satiny and the obverse fields are covered with microscopic die rust, a characteristic of the late die state. The date and stars are sinking, and most of those stars display some crumbling. Finding any distinguishing marks presents quite a challenge, and a tiny speck of dark toning on the right side of the R in AMERICA will have to suffice for this purpose. A wonderful cent in a neat die state. LDS, die state g. In addition to the obverse die characteristics already described, there is crumbling around much of the reverse legend and wreath, including between the leaves under the berry left of the O in ONE. Called MS62 and CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #30486. Our grade is MS64, CC#1 in the Grellman census, the finest of only 5 known in mint state.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Henry C. Hines-Dr. William H. Sheldon-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:606.
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$3,220 |
Lot 923 |
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1849 N-8 R2 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Repunched 9, the so-called 9 over 8 Overdate. Frosty mint red fading to steel brown on the devices, about 75% of the mint color remaining. This cent has the look of a gem, but a glass reveals several contact marks on the neck, throat, and face with a thin scuff in the field before the portrait. There are traces of an old fingerprint in the field at stars 4 and 10, but the overall eye appeal remains excellent. EDS, die state b. The repunching at the right bottom of the 9 is sharp (and this may be from an 8 rather than a 9), and there is a fine die crack meandering through the legend outside the wreath. (An example with an uncracked reverse, die state a, may not exist). Called MS64 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30484. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#3.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Dr. James O. Sloss, Abe Kosoff 10/21/59:274.
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$2,013 |
Lot 924 |
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1849 N-8 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Repunched 9, the so-called 9 over 8 Overdate. Very attractive and highly lustrous bluish steel and light olive brown with 25% of the mint red remaining. Nearly flawless surfaces. A tiny tick on the front edge of the nose and a few microscopic specks of dark toning around AME are the only marks. M-LDS, die state c. The repunching at the right bottom of the 9 is faint, nearly gone, and the die lines near the dentils at stars 2 & 3 are dull. Called MS63 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #30483. Our grade is MS64, CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Larry Whitlow 1/90 (via Bob Grellman).
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$2,530 |
Lot 925 |
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1849 N-8 R2 PCGS graded MS63 Red & Brown. Repunched 9, the so-called 9 over 8 Overdate. Glossy olive and bluish steel with nearly a third of the mint color showing, mostly on the obverse. Excellent luster and eye appeal. A collection of microscopic specks of dark toning on the face and a few more around star 1 are the only marks, and they are barely visible under magnification. M-LDS, die state c. The repunching at the right bottom of the 9 is very faint, nearly gone, and only a few of the die lines left of stars 2 & 3 remain visible. Called MS63 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #30481. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#3 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Gordon Wrubel-Del Bland-Jerry Kolar-Myles Z. Gerson-Stanley Kesselman 7/80.
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$1,380 |
Lot 926 |
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1849 N-9 R4 PCGS graded AU58. Glossy greenish olive brown and chocolate. Possibly lightly cleaned and retoned, but the eye appeal is decent and the surfaces are void of defects. Rare EDS, die state a, before the tops of the C & E in CENT become joined by crumbling. Called AU55 and tied for CC#4 in the Noyes census, his photo #55111. Our grade is AU55, CC#5 in the Grellman census. Comes with an envelope prepared by Newcomb in his distinctive handwriting.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex an unnamed auction 9/25/1925:214-Henry C. Hines 10/28/49-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland).
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$426 |
Lot 927 |
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1849 N-9 R4 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Frosty light olive brown and steel with nearly a third of the original mint red showing, mostly on the reverse. Finding an identifying mark is quite difficult, and this cent would qualify for "gem" status if the surfaces offered a bit more luster. A tiny planchet flake in the field under the right edge of star 7 is a good identifying mark, but you need a powerful glass to see it. LDS, die state g. Crumbling shows at the bottom of the berry below the first S in STATES and between the leaves under the berry left of the O in ONE, but the crumbling on star 12 has not formed. Called MS63 and CC#1 among only 3 mint state examples in the Noyes census, his photo #30584. Our grade is MS64, CC#1 in the Grellman census, which contains only 2 examples in mint state grades.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/88:625-Gary Ruttenberg 3/90 (via Bob Grellman).
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$3,680 |
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