Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 54

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

The Ted Naftzger Collection - 1848-1849

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 928		1849 N-10 R3 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Glossy chocolate and steel with traces of very faded mint color in protected areas on the obverse. The obverse fields are smooth and slightly reflective due to a fresh die polishing while the reverse fields are covered with satiny mint frost. The only significant mark is a diagonal nick over star 4. LDS, die state d. An elongated lump rests on top of the coronet under star 6 and a sharp die line connects the right top of the T in UNITED to the dentils. Called MS60 and CC#3 in the Noyes census that contains only 3 mint state examples, his photo #30578. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#2 among 4 mint state examples listed in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $400-UP. Ex Anderson Dupont, Stack's 9/24/54:927. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 929		1849 N-11 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Repunched 1. Frosty uniform light chocolate brown. The only notable defect is a shallow depression on the rim at star 4 due to a minor planchet void in that spot. Excellent eye appeal, just a hint of friction on the highest points from mint state. EDS, die state a. The repunching under the right end of the base of the 1 is clear and the myriad die lines at the front and back of the portrait are sharp. Called AU50 and tied for CC#26 in the Noyes census, his photo #55072. Our grade is AU55. Estimated Value $200-UP. Ex Henry C. Hines-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $776
Lot 930		1849 N-11 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Repunched 1. Lustrous mint red mellowing to steel brown on the devices, more than half the red remaining. A gem cent if not for a few spots of very fine carbon, the largest of these at the upper point of star 12. Additional smaller spots can be found above star 2 and at the upper edge of the wreath ribbon. A horizontal nick over star 2 is the only contact mark. E-MDS, die state a. The repunching under the right foot of the 1 is clear and the reverse is void of any rim cud breaks. Called MS64 and CC#1 by 3 points in the Noyes census, his photo #30543. Our grade is MS64, CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Stack's 2/4/76:164-Larry Whitlow 1/90 (via Bob Grellman). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,013
Lot 931		1849 N-11 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Repunched 1. Glossy light olive and chocolate with generous traces of mint color remaining on both sides. Underlying frosty mint luster shows through in the fields and protected areas, and this cent offers excellent eye appeal. The only notable marks are a spot of slightly darker toning off the peak of the 1 and another smaller one in the field under the left edge of star 7. M-LDS, die state c, with a rim cud break from the right top of the U in UNITED to the tip of the wreath ribbon. The repunching under the right foot of the 1 is dull but clearly visible. Called MS61 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #30938. Our grade is MS62, tied for CC#5 overall but finest of the die state in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $750-UP. Ex Larry Whitlow 1/90 (via Bob Grellman). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,553
Lot 932		1849 N-11 R1 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Repunched 1. The obverse is lustrous rose and bluish steel fading to light olive brown with underlying very faded red showing through in the fields and protected areas. The reverse is lustrous light chocolate brown with frosty light bluish steel overtones in protected areas. A pair of pinprick-sized planchet chips in the dentils under the 8 in the date are good identifying marks. Terminal die state, die state g, with a series of rim cud breaks from the right top of the U in UNITED to under the end of the wreath stem. Called MS60 and tied for CC#6 overall but finest of the terminal state in the Noyes census, his photo #30988. Our grade is MS63, CC#2 overall but finest of the terminal state in the Grellman census. This is the only mint state example known in the terminal state, which is rare in any grade. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Henry C. Hines-Dr. William H. Sheldon-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:611. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,783
Lot 933		1849 N-12 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Glossy light olive with lighter brown toning in protected areas on the obverse and overtones of sea green and bluish steel on the reverse. A small splash of darker chocolate toning over ER in AMERICA and a few tiny specks of dark toning scattered over the obverse are the only marks. EDS, die state a. The fine die lines over UN in UNITED are clear. Called MS60 and tied for CC#6 in the Noyes census, his photo #55112. Our grade is AU58, CC#10 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex Larry Whitlow 1/90 (via Bob Grellman). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $748
Lot 934		1849 N-12 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Lustrous bright mint red fading to steel brown on the highpoints, about 75% of the original color remaining. Great eye appeal, just a few trivial marks from flawless. These include a thin vertical nick on the jaw above the throat and tiny specks of darker toning scattered over the obverse plus two more at the E in CENT. E-MDS, die state a. The fine die lines over UN in UNITED are dull but clearly visible. Called MS65 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30594. Our grade is MS65, CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $2,000-UP. Ex Dr. James O. Sloss, Abe Kosoff 10/21/59:277. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,565
Lot 935		1849 N-14 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Frosty mint red fading to steel and light olive brown, half the red showing on the obverse, 80% on the reverse. The luster and mint color on the obverse are slightly subdued while the reverse is highly lustrous and the red is bright. The only marks are wholly inconsequential and require a strong glass to find. A speck of darker toning under the right top of the I in UNITED can help identify this cent. M-LDS, die state c. The vertical line inside the triangle of the 4 that is found in earlier states is gone and the obverse fields are covered with fine die polishing lines down to the left of vertical, strongest around the curl at star 13. Called MS65 and CC#1 by 4 points in the Noyes census, his photo #30736. Our grade is MS64+, CC#1 by a small margin in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex William C. Atwater, B. Max Mehl 6/11/46:109. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,070
Lot 936		1849 N-14 R3 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Glossy chocolate and steel with frosty luster showing in protected areas on both sides. A splash of darker olive and steel toning at star 6 and a carbon spot under the E in UNITED are the only notable defects. LDS, die state d. The die crack at RI extends into the dentils over the adjacent E and weakly to top of the C. Called AU50 and tied for CC#18 in the Noyes census, his photo #55113. Our grade is AU50. Estimated Value $200-UP. Ex Larry Whitlow 1/90 (via Bob Grellman). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $483
Lot 937		1849 N-16 R5 PCGS graded "Genuine." Glossy dark olive and steel brown with frosty lighter brown toning in protected areas. There is a dull nick on the nose and some very faint hairlines in the obverse fields, but overall the surfaces are nice and smooth. Both sides are covered with a very thin layer of "Care" or some similar protectant (which could be removed), and this coating is most evident on the reverse where it is collected in a few of the protected areas. MDS, die state b, with minor crumbling inside the bottom of the 9 and on several of the stars. Called EF45 and tied for CC#7 in the Noyes census, his photo #55055. Our grade is EF45, tied for CC#10 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex Barney Bluestone 4/29/43:450-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $276
Lot 938		1849 N-16 R5 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Lustrous steel brown faded down from mint color with 10% of the very faded red remaining on the obverse, 25% on the reverse. Satiny mint frost covers the planchet and this cent offers outstanding eye appeal. The only mark is a spot of slightly darker toning between the E & N in CENT. A wonderful example of this tough die variety. LDS, die state c, with additional crumbling on the right bottom of star 7 in addition to the earlier crumbling found on several of the stars. Called MS61 and CC#1 of only 2 known in mint state according to the Noyes census, his photo #30577. Our grade is MS63, CC#1 as the only mint state example in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Larry Whitlow 1/90 (via Bob Grellman). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,060
Lot 939		1849 N-17 R3+ PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Attractive lustrous bluish steel and chocolate with traces of mint color showing on the obverse, at least 20% remaining on the reverse. No notable spots, stains, or contact marks other than a faint hairline scratch hidden in the dentils under the 1. This cent is choice in every way except for some microscopic planchet voids on the highpoints of the obverse. These tiny voids were present on the planchet prior to striking, and the highpoints didn't receive enough pressure during the striking process to smooth out the microscopic defects. They are located mostly in the dentils but can also be found on the numerals of the date and along the lower edge of the bust and lowest curl. E-MDS, die state a late. Minor crumbling has started to form between the tops of the C & E in CENT, but those letters are not connected. Called MS61 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #30743. Our grade is MS62, tied for CC#4 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex J. C. Morgenthau & Co. 7/27/1939:722-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,783
Lot 940		1849 N-17 R3+ PCGS graded AU55. Glossy medium brown with olive brown in protected areas. No marks other than a few nicks on the face and a small depression on the rim under the 4 in the date. LDS, die state e. There is a tiny lump on the end of the die crack in the dentils over the F in OF. Called VF30 in the Noyes census, his photo #55073. Our grade is VF35. Estimated Value $100-UP. Ex Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $230
Lot 941		1849 N-18 R6 PCGS graded PR65 Red & Brown. Bright original mint red starting to fade to bluish steel on the highpoints, 85% of the original color remaining. A fabulous example, nearly pristine. The fields are nicely reflective in spite of some microscopic hairlines and the devices are needle-sharp. The only marks are a few specks of darker toning on the obverse, including one under the 8 and two more tiny ones over star 12. Called Proof-65 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #55049. Our grade is Proof-65, CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $10,000-UP. Ex F. C. C. Boyd, New Netherlands Coin Co. #51, 6/58:1267-unknown-Tony Terranova. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $35,650
Lot 942		1849 N-19 R4 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Lustrous mint red fading to steel and olive on the devices, at least two-thirds of the mellowed mint red remaining. A rather large spot of darker toning between stars 7 & 8 is the only significant mark on an otherwise gem cent. There are additional microscopic specks of dark toning sprinkled over both sides, none notable. EDS, die state a, before any crumbling inside the top of the N in ONE. Called MS63 and CC#1 among only 3 mint state examples in the Noyes census, his photo #30531. Our grade is MS64, CC#1 in the Grellman census that contains only one other mint state piece. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Stanley Kesselman 10/8/80. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,140
Lot 943		1849 N-19 R4 PCGS graded VF35. Glossy light chocolate and medium brown. Some scattered light contact marks, none notable. Rare LDS, die state c, with extensive crumbling in the wreath left of the top of the O in ONE. Our grade is F12. Estimated Value $50-UP. Ex Thomas P. Warfield, Associated Coin Auction Co. 10/28/55:676-Bruno Crossfield-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 944		1849 N-20 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Glossy light olive with sea-green overtones. Frosty luster shows in the protected areas on both sides and there are faint hints of underlying faded mint color on the reverse. No spots, stains, or notable marks. Sharply struck EDS, die state a. The die lines at UNITED and AMERIC are sharp. Called MS60 and tied for CC#7 in the Noyes census, his photo #55115. Our grade is MS62, tied for CC#7 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex United States Coin Co. auction 10/15/1914:523-unknown-Larry Whitlow 1/90 (via Bob Grellman). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $920
Lot 945		1849 N-20 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Lustrous mint red shifting to steel and light olive brown on the devices, nearly half the planchet displaying some of the mint color. A carbon spot in the hair over IB in LIBERTY is the only defect worthy of mention. Otherwise this cent is a gem. E-MDS, die state a late. The die lines at UNITED and MERIC are visible but starting to weaken. Called MS64 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30580. Our grade is MS64, CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex New York Public Library Collection, Bowers & Ruddy 10/30/1982:2194-Stanley Kesselman 11/82. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,955
Lot 946		1849 N-20 R1 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Glossy chocolate brown shifting from light to dark shades on the obverse. Mint frost shows in protected areas on both sides. A splash of dark chocolate toning at star 13 is the best identifying mark. E-MDS, die state a late. The die lines at UNITED and MERIC are easily visible. Called AU50 in the Noyes census, his photo #55020. Our grade is AU50. Estimated Value $200-UP. Ex Stack's 3/16/68:85. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $414
Lot 947		1849 N-20 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Glossy chocolate and olive brown with slightly faded mint red showing on about 15% of the obverse, 25% on the reverse. No spots or other defects. The fields are lustrous and the eye appeal of this cent is excellent. A good identifying mark is a dull nick on the right point of star 13. LDS, die state c. The die lines found earlier on the reverse are gone with only a few clear points remaining from the base of the N in ONE. Called MS61 and tied for CC#5 in the Noyes census, his photo #55114. Our grade is MS60+, tied for CC#9 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $400-UP. Ex Dr. James O. Sloss, Abe Kosoff 10/21/59:280. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $949
Lot 948		1849 N-21 R4 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Choice lustrous steel and light olive faded down from mint color, at least 20% of the mellowed mint red showing through on both sides. Just a few trivial marks, including a subtle spot of different toning on either side of star 2, a tiny planchet chip over the left edge of star 9, and a bit of darker toning at the right top of the N in ONE. Nicely struck E-MDS. Called MS63 and CC#1 in the Noyes census that contains only 3 examples in mint state, his photo #30631. Our grade is MS64, CC#1 among the three mint state examples listed in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Larry Whitlow 1/90 (via Bob Grellman). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,795
Lot 949		1849 N-22 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Choice lustrous mint red fading to light steel brown, about half of the mellowed mint color remaining. (I have no idea why this cent is in a "Brown" holder.) Great eye appeal. Sharply struck, just a few minor defects from gem. The defects include a tiny planchet flake under the right edge of the 9, a shallow contact mark over star 10, and a few specks of greenish olive crud on the reverse rim. Rare EDS, die state a. The die lines behind the head and at MERIC are clear. While there are numerous examples of this variety available in mint state, nearly all of that group are from the later state of the dies, a variety that Newcomb mistakenly thought was different and designated his #6 for the year. Called MS65 and tied for CC#4 overall but finest of the die state in the Noyes census, his photo #55117. Our grade is MS64+, tied for CC#4 overall but finest of the early state in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $750-UP. Ex Larry Whitlow 1/90 (via Bob Grellman). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,898
Lot 950		1849 N-22 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Lustrous bluish steel and light chocolate brown with faded mint color covering 10% of the obverse and a third of the reverse. Satiny mint frost covers both sides and the only defects are some mint-made shallow low spots (caused by debris on the dies) over star 1, right of the inner curl, and at the left top of the C in CENT. A speck of very fine carbon over the O in ONE is the only other mark of any consequence on this otherwise beautiful cent. E-MDS, die state b. The diagonal die lines at the main and inner curls are clear but the die lines at MERIC are gone. Called MS63 and tied for CC#14 in the Noyes census, his photo #55116. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#16 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $750-UP. Ex Anderson Dupont, Stack's 9/24/54:932. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,323
Lot 951		1849 N-22 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. The obverse is lustrous mint red fading to bluish steel, at least two-thirds of the faded mint color showing through. The reverse is frosty bright original mint red just starting to change to steel brown on the highpoints, about 90% of the mint color remaining. The surfaces are covered with satiny mint frost and this cent is flawless except for a few tiny specks of darker toning on the obverse. A dark speck in the field over the right edge of star 12 is the best identifying mark on this impressive cent. Nicely struck M-LDS, die state c (Newcomb's old #6). A solid gem example, one of the finest 1849 cents of any die variety. This cent is plated in the new Dave Bowers book, The Whitman Encyclopedia of U.S. Half Cents and Large Cents. Called MS66 and CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #30527. Our grade is MS66, CC#2 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,500-UP. Ex Howard R. Newcomb-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:603. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,763
Lot 952		1849 N-22 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. The obverse is lustrous mint red mellowing to bluish steel brown, about two-thirds of the mint color showing. The reverse has none of the mint color remaining, rather it is an attractive lustrous chocolate and light olive brown with subtle hints of bluish steel overtone in protected areas. Great eye appeal, but the stark contrast in toning between the two sides is a concern. Otherwise this cent is a gem, and the only marks are a few microscopic specks of darker toning sprinkled over the obverse. A small spot of light olive toning over the upper right point of star 3 is the best identifying mark. Sharply struck with complete radial lines in all the stars and well impressed devices throughout. M-LDS, die state c (Newcomb's old #6). Called MS65 and tied for CC#4 in the Noyes census, his photo #30532. Our grade is MS64+, close to MS65, and tied for CC#4 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Milton A. Holmes sale, Stack's 10/6/1960:1638. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,415
Lot 953		1849 N-22 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Lustrous mint red fading to steel and olive brown, about half the faded mint color showing on both sides. Satiny mint frost covers the planchet and the eye appeal is excellent. The only defects are microscopic specks of dark toning sprinkled over the obverse. A slightly larger spot is hidden at the tip of the eyelash and another rests in the field just left of star 11. Nicely struck M-LDS, die state c (Newcomb's old #6). Only star 5 fails to display all the its radial lines, and the devices are sharp on both sides. Called MS64 and CC#13 in the Noyes census, his photo #55021. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#8 in the Grellman census. The vast majority of the mint state examples known of the variety come in this die state, which suggests a small hoard of these were saved from circulation before dispersal long ago. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex MTB (New York City) 5/78 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,220
Lot 954		1849 N-23 R3 PCGS graded "Genuine." The obverse is glossy chocolate brown with overtones of bluish steel covering the fields and protected areas. A few of the highpoints on the obverse are a slightly lighter tone thanks to a very delicate cleaning or abrasion, and there is some reddish chocolate toning at LI and on the coronet tip. The reverse is frosty slightly faded mint red mixed with darker bluish steel. The reverse retains traces of lacquer or glue in some of the protected areas, and this coating most likely kept the reverse from toning as much as the obverse. Both sides display ample mint luster, and the eye appeal is decent. There are a few nicks on the obverse, including one on the cheek, another right of star 3, and a few more on the neck. EDS, die state a. Minor die rust shows in the field around the date, all formed during the preceding N-30 and N-1 marriages for this obverse die. Called AU55 and tied for CC#4 overall in the Noyes census, his photo #30630. Our grade is AU55, tied for CC#5 overall but finest of the early state in the Grellman census. Most of the top examples of this variety are found in the late die state (Newcomb's old #13). Estimated Value $200-UP. Ex Homer K. Downing 4/5/48-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $834
Lot 955		1849 N-23 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Lustrous light chocolate and steel with frosty faded mint color peeking through the toning on about 10% of the planchet, mostly on the reverse. No spots or stains, only a few tiny ticks on the cheek and a thin, very shallow planchet lamination at the dentils over star 7. Excellent eye appeal, in part thanks to the hard, slightly reflective obverse fields that resulted from a fresh die lapping. The die polishing was done to remove the die rust left behind following the earlier N-30 and N-1 marriages, and the obverse fields are now covered with fine die polishing lines. E-MDS, die state a late. There are faint traces of die rust still visible around the date in spite of the die polishing, and the crumble on the right top of star 7 is slightly larger than it was in the early state. In addition, crumbling is just starting to show on the right edge of star 10. Called MS60 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #55108a. Our grade is MS60, CC#2 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Howard R. Newcomb 3/5/38-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,725
Lot 956		1849 N-23 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Lustrous steel and light olive brown with faded mint color remaining on 20% of the obverse, 35% of the reverse. The obverse fields are smooth and slightly reflective from a heavy die polishing that removed accumulated die rust and sinking, and the lapping left fine die polishing lines down to the right covering those fields. The die polishing removed most of the die lines at the inner and main curls leaving only a few short ones up to the right from the inner curl, and the date numerals are thinner. Evidence of very fine repunching under the 1, 4, and 9 was uncovered by the lapping, and Newcomb was fooled into believing this was a different die variety, thus creating his #13. There is additional crumbling on several of the stars, as well. Called MS63 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30882. Our grade is MS63, CC#1 in the Grellman census. Interestingly enough, most of the higher grade examples of the variety are found in this late die state, but this is the best of that group. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Larry Whitlow 1/90 (via Bob Grellman). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,898
Lot 957		1849 N-24 R3 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Very attractive and highly lustrous bluish steel brown and chocolate with generous traces of faded mint color showing on the reverse. No spots, stains, or notable marks. Great eye appeal. The best identifying mark is a tiny vertical nick just left of the peak of the 1. Nicely struck EDS, die state a. The die lines over UNITED are sharp. Called MS61 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30884. Our grade is MS62+, very close to MS63, and CC#1 in the Grellman census. Only 2 mint state examples are known according to both census lists, this being the better piece. Estimated Value $750-UP. Ex Larry Whitlow 1/90 (via Bob Grellman). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,990
Lot 958		1849 N-25 R7 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Glossy light chocolate and steel brown with traces of mint red showing in protected areas on both sides. There is a faint hint of friction on the highest points of the design, but the surfaces are nearly flawless. The only marks are a tiny diagonal nick right of the upper lip, a very faint spot of darker chocolate toning in the field under the tip of the chin, and a speck of dark toning over the O in ONE. This cent is quite attractive in its own right, but it is highly significant for other reasons. Newcomb used this cent to identify the N-25 die variety in his attribution guide for the series, and it remained the only known example for many years thereafter. Subsequent researchers came to the conclusion that N-25 was merely a die state of N-10, and the variety was delisted by Jules Reiver. Your cataloger, while studying the Naftzger collection in 1989, discovered that this cent was indeed a separate die variety. The obverse may be an early state of the N-10 obverse (which is doubtful), but the reverse is certainly not from the N-10 marriage. Both of the N-25 dies are new and display sharp die finishing lines, but they have uneven fields with strong crumbling around many of the stars and severe die erosion at ERICA. Ted Naftzger disagreed with those who saw this as merely a die state of N-10, and he continued to support Newcomb's conclusion. Only 7 examples are known, and this is clearly the finest of that small group. Obviously these clearly inferior dies were quickly retired. Called AU55 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30627. Our grade is AU58, CC#1 in the Grellman census. This cent is one of the most significant pieces in Ted's collection of late date cents. Estimated Value $5,000-UP. Ex Howard R. Newcomb-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:625. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $37,950
Lot 959		1849 N-26 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Beautiful bluish steel brown and light olive with mint red covering at least 15% of the obverse. The surfaces are highly lustrous and offer outstanding eye appeal. A very faint splash of reddish brown toning is on the cheek just left of the ear, and an equally subtle but smaller splash of toning is located in the field right of the lower point of star 3. This cent would be a gem if the strike was sharp, but the variety never comes fully impressed for some unknown reason. The coronet is slightly weak over LIB and half the stars fail to show all their radial lines. MDS, die state b early. The vertical die lines near the dentil tips at stars 3-4 are faint, nearly gone. Called MS61 and CC#1 in the Noyes census that shows only two in mint state, his photo #30629. Our grade is MS63, CC#1 of only 2 known in mint state according to the Grellman census. Note: The PCGS label indicates this cent is Newcomb-29, which is incorrect. Estimated Value $750-UP. Ex Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/88:627 (as N-21). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,610
Lot 960		1849 N-27 R4 PCGS graded MS66 Brown. Highly lustrous bluish steel and light olive brown with faded mint color peeking through in a few of the protected areas on both sides. Satiny mint frost covers this cent and the eye appeal is fantastic (hence the lofty grade assigned by PCGS). There are a few tiny nicks on the jaw, upper neck, and in the field off the chin, plus a carbon spot at the right top of the T in CENT and another inside the bottom of the A in STATES. MDS, die state b. A dull spike now hangs down to the left from the dentils at star 9, and this die marker was not present in the early state. Called MS60 and CC#1 as the only mint state example in the Noyes census, his photo #30529. Our grade is MS62, CC#1 as the only mint state piece in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Henry C. Hines-Dr. William H. Sheldon-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:626. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,060
Lot 961		1849 N-28 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Glossy light chocolate brown with a few tiny peeps of faded mint color on both sides. The fields are smooth and hard offering a hint of reflectivity. The only mark is a thin diagonal nick high on the cheek. EDS, die state a. Fine die lines cover much of the reverse, strongest behind ONE CENT. A choice cent, just a hint of friction on the highest points from mint state. Called MS60 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #55119. Our grade is AU58, very close to mint state, and tied for CC#4 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $400-UP. Ex Willard. C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $978
Lot 962		1849 N-28 R3 PCGS graded "Genuine." Mint state sharpness but dipped long ago, now retoned light olive and chocolate with subtle hints of underlying very faded red in protected areas on the obverse. No marks or other defects, and the eye appeal is quite nice. Sharply struck EDS, die state a, with full radial lines in all the stars. The die lines on the reverse are clear. Called AU55 and tied for CC#4 in the Noyes census. Our grade is net AU55, tied for CC#6 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex W. W. Neil, B. Max Mehl 6/17/47:2119-Dr. Ken Sartoris 5/72-Del Bland 2/7/73. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $391
Lot 963		1849 N-28 R3 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Lustrous light olive and steel with frosty mint red remaining on 25% of the obverse and 50% of the reverse. The only mark is a splash of darker olive and steel toning on the bottom of the 8 in the date. A shallow low spot (caused by debris on the die) covers the lower part of the neck. The reverse is essentially flawless. MDS, die state b. Most of the die lines have been lapped off the reverse die, but the fine ones from the N in ONE down to the EN below remain visible. Called MS63 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30889. Our grade is MS63, CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Howard R. Newcomb-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:627. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,795
Lot 964		1849 N-28 R3 PCGS graded "Genuine." Sharpness near mint state but lightly cleaned and retoned frosty dark bluish steel and olive with hints of sea green overtone. A small pinprick in the field off the chin is the only mark, but the odd toning is a distraction. MDS, die state b. Most of the die lines on the reverse are gone, but some remain down from the N in ONE to the EN below. Called EF40 and tied for CC#17 in the Noyes census, his photo #55076. Our grade is net EF45, tied for CC#12 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $100-UP. Ex Lot #462 in a New Netherlands Coin Co. auction-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $437
Lot 965		1849 N-29 R2 PCGS graded "Genuine." Sharpness near AU55 but there are several small ticks and pinpricks in the field between the chin and star 2 plus a few additional trivial contact marks elsewhere on both sides. Frosty chocolate and steel with lighter brown toning in protected areas, especially on the reverse. Sharply struck E-MDS, die state b. The die lines are sharp and there are a series of tiny rim cuds under the date and star 13. Called AU50 and tied for CC#13 in the Noyes census, his photo #55120. Our grade is net EF45. Estimated Value $100-UP. Ex Lee J. Lahrman, Abe Kosoff 2/1/63:451 (where misattributed as N-1). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 966		1849 N-29 R2 PCGS graded MS66 Brown. Highly lustrous and very attractive bluish steel and light olive brown with 15% of the slightly faded mint color remaining. Both sides are covered with satiny mint frost and the eye appeal is outstanding. Essentially flawless, the only marks being a shallow low spot on the lower part of the neck (caused by debris on the die) and a small nick-like depression on the rim over the first S in STATES, as struck, and a thin nick close over the D in UNITED. Nicely struck MDS, die state b late. The die lines at the neck are short but sharp and the rim cud breaks under the date and star 13 are clear. The die line at NI in UNITED has not been added to the die. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #55121. Our grade is MS63, CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Joseph Lepczyk Sale #58, 7/27/84:118-Tom Reynolds 12/5/94. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,450
Lot 967		1849 N-29 R2 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Frosty light bluish steel and chocolate brown with generous traces of mint color showing on the obverse. Excellent luster and eye appeal, just a few light contact marks from choice. The notable marks are a trio of light nicks in the field right of star 3, a long but very thin nick on the throat, and a couple tiny ticks on the rim over ICA. Nicely struck M-LDS, die state d. The die lines at the neck are weak but still visible, the cud breaks under the date and star 13 are clear, and the die line at NI is not present. Called MS60 and tied for CC#5 in the Noyes census, his photo #30476. Our grade is MS60+, tied for CC#4 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Larry Whitlow 1/90 (via Bob Grellman). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,323

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