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Sale 62
The Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction
| The Dan Holmes Collection of Late Date Large Cents |
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Lot 351 |
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(1849) Blank Planchet, probably made for 1849 cents with beveled edges (N-5 & N-8) AU50. Glossy chocolate brown. Essentially new with frosty surfaces, but lightly scratched on one side with "CC/M/1857" in three lines. The edges of this planchet are clearly different than on any other blank planchets in either stage I (rims not upset) or stage II (rims upset ready for striking). Weight 166.5 grains. This planchet helps explain the oddly beveled edges seen on the two 1849 varieties mentioned (N-5 & N-8) and possibly a few of the Newcomb-4 variety such as the third one offered earlier. The beveled edges match perfectly when compared to struck cents of those varieties. I suspect this planchet was either supplied by a different vendor or was part of a trial to find better designs to help feed planchets into and out of the presses. This is the only blank with beveled edges seen or heard of by Grellman. Comes with an interesting very old envelope marked "Copper/U.S./Blank Large Cent/Phila Mint/1850" in excellent (and very old) penmanship. The 1850 date would help confirm the connection to the die varieties of 1849. A very significant piece. DWH #2251.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Harlan Berk 9/95-John D. Wright, 2003 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 4/26/03:752.
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$316 |
Lot 352 |
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1849 N-9 R4+ F15. Sharpness at least 5 points better with many light nicks on the obverse plus a small rim bruise at star 11. Glossy medium brown. EDS, die state a, before crumbling connects the tops of the C & E in CENT. DWH #1397.
Estimated Value $20-UP.
Ex 1990 GNA Sale, lot 51-J. R. Grellman 5/90.
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$127 |
Lot 353 |
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1849 N-9 R4+ MS60+. Frosty bluish steel brown with 10% of the mint red remaining on the obverse, 20% on the reverse. No spots or stains, only very light contact marks, mostly in the obverse fields. The notable marks are a couple very faint nicks in the field between stars 12 & 13, a couple more in the field off the chin, and a tiny planchet chip just left of the notch on the let side of the 8, as struck. M-LDS, die state f, with several areas of crumbling on the reverse, including small crumbles on the lower right of berry 5. CC#2 for this tough die variety, and only two are known in mint state. Removed from an NGC slab graded MS64BN. The attribution is noted on the NGC label, which is included. DWH #2524.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Stack's-Carl Windon-Del Bland-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/86:1203-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., Chris McCawley, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 9/5/04:1093.
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$1,610 |
Lot 354 |
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1849 N-10 R3 F15+. Sharpness VF25 with some nicks and light rim bruises, including a vertical nick just right of star 4, a rim bruise under star 13, and another at TE in UNITED. Glossy light olive and steel brown. E-MDS, die state b, with a small lump on the coronet under star 6. DWH #1399.
Estimated Value $20-UP.
Ex Chris McCawley (as RVM)-Dick Punchard 11/9/89.
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$115 |
Lot 355 |
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1849 N-10 R3 MS60+. Lustrous bluish steel brown with traces of mint red in protected areas, mostly on the obverse. The fields are satiny and lustrous. Defects include a tiny speck of carbon in the field close over star 2, a short hairline scratch on the bust over the 8, and a light nick on the forehead. Excellent eye appeal. LDS, die state d, with the obverse heavily lapped to remove die rust, although some roughness remains in the field at stars 3-9. The lump on the coronet is larger and extends nearly to below the left point of star 6, the digits of the date are thin thanks to the heavy lapping, and several tiny rim cud breaks show on both sides, strongest at stars 12 & 13. Lapping to the reverse die added a die line at T in UNITED. A scarce die state that offers a distinctly different appearance than the earlier or rusted states of these dies. Very nice for the grade. Tied for CC#2 with only 4 known in any mint state grade. DWH #2126.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Del Bland-G. M. "Pat" Patterson, Kagin's 5/88:1283 (via Doug Bird)-Gary Ruttenberg, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 8/19/95:516-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:713.
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$1,783 |
Lot 356 |
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1849 N-11 R1 Repunched 1 MS62+. Choice lustrous bluish steel brown with traces of faded mint red, especially on the obverse. Just a few very trivial signs of contact, including a tiny trim tick over star 5 and a small spot of microscopic roughness at the right foot of T in CENT. Sharp EDS, die state a early, with crisp repunching under the right base of the 1 and all the fine die finishing lines sharp. The fields are smooth and slightly reflective. Excellent eye appeal, very close to MS63. Tied for CC#3 in the Grellman census. DWH #2127.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex Larry Whitlow 1/90-R. E. Naftzger, Jr. 1/90-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:714.
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$920 |
Lot 357 |
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1849 N-11 R1 Repunched 1 VF35. Slightly sharper but there are several tiny nicks around star 1 plus other insignificant ticks scattered in the obverse fields. Extremely rare LDS, die state b, with a rim cud break from off the tip of the wreath ribbon to over the left top of the adjacent U (rather than over the right top of the U, which is much more common). The margins of the cud are clear. This is the discovery coin for the die state, which was discovered in 1991, and is CC#1 of only 2 known today. Plated in the 2001 edition of the Grellman book to illustrate the die state. Noyes photo #30403. DWH #2184.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Ex Dale Anderson 11/91-J. R. Grellman 10/95-R. S. Brown, Jr.-Tom Reynolds, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/7/2000:2248-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:717-Chris McCawley 6/19/02.
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$322 |
Lot 358 |
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1849 N-11 R1 Repunched 1 MS60. Frosty bluish steel brown. The only defects are a tiny planchet void at the dentil roots under star 1, as struck, and a short hairline scratch on the rim under the ribbon tip. The fields are satiny and covered with microscopic die flowlines. Scarce LDS, die state c, with a strong rim cud break from under the ribbon tip to the right side of the adjacent U. Tied for second finest of about two dozen known with this cud break. DWH #2686.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:718-McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/29/05:1854.
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$748 |
Lot 359 |
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1849 N-11 R1 Repunched 1 MS60+. Frosty light steel brown with 10% of the mint red remaining. The surfaces are satiny and very attractive. There are some very light hairline scratches on the cheek and neck and a faint speck of reddish brown toning on the right point of star 1. Excellent eye appeal in spite of the trivial defects. Extremely rare LDS, die state f, with a strong rim cud break from the ribbon tip to the right side of the U, plus additional tiny rim cud breaks under the ribbon end and left end of the ribbon loop. The terminal state has an additional strong rim cud under the ribbon loop, and this piece has a crack on the rim outlining where that cud is forming. Finest of only 5 known in this die state. Removed from an NGC slab graded MS65BN. The attribution is noted on the NGC label, which is included. DWH #2525.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex Bill Yates-J. R. Grellman 1/98-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:719-Chris McCawley, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 9/5/04:1094.
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$1,064 |
Lot 360 |
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1849 N-11 R1 Repunched 1 EF45. Attractive glossy medium brown with frosty flowline luster covering the protected areas. Just a few trivial contact marks, including a faint horizontal hairline scratch above star 3 and a pair of tiny pinpricks on the cud break under the ribbon loop. Rare terminal die state (TDS), die state g, with a series of rim cuds from under the stem to over the U in UNITED. The cuds are strong on this example, including the small ones under the ribbon end. The repunching under the 1 is gone in this terminal die state. DWH #1402.
Estimated Value $150-UP.
Ex Tom Reynolds 3/25/88-Dick Punchard 11/9/89.
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$391 |
Lot 361 |
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1849 N-12 R1 MS60+. Choice lustrous bluish steel brown with a few faint peps of underlying faded mint red on the obverse. There is a barely visible scuff on the throat and a speck of carbon under the second T in STATES. M-LDS, die state b. The fine die lines over UN are gone. A tiny tab of extra metal, possibly a minor rim cud break, shows at the top of the obverse. Tied for CC#4 in the Grellman census. DWH #2128.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex Doug Bird-Gary Ruttenberg, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 8/19/95:524-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:723.
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$1,006 |
Lot 362 |
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1849 N-14 R3- MS60. Glossy steel brown and chocolate with delicate overtones of bluish steel and hints of very faded underlying red in a few protected areas. The surfaces are very attractive, smooth and slightly reflective thanks to a fresh die lapping that left the obverse fields covered with fine die polishing lines. Would rate a higher grade except for a thin diagonal nick under the earlobe, a tick on the jawline over the throat, and a tiny nick in the field between star 1 and the throat. Sharply struck M-LDS, die state c. The vertical line inside the triangle of the 4 is gone and the area around star 13 is covered with fresh die lapping lines down to the left. DWH #1406.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Del Bland-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/86:1209.
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$633 |
Lot 363 |
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1849 N-16 R5 VF30. Sharpness EF40 or slightly better with some nicks and dull hairline scratches on the cheek plus several light rim nicks and bruises on each side, including a dull rim nick under star 13 and a rim bruise under the end of the wreath ribbon. Glossy light olive and golden brown. EDS, die state a, without any crumbling inside the bottom of the 9. DWH #1409.
Estimated Value $75-UP.
Ex Tom Reynolds 5/21/87-Dick Punchard 11/9/89.
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$219 |
Lot 364 |
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1849 N-16 R5 AU50. Slightly sharper but there is a diagonal nick left of the earlobe and patches of microscopic pinpricks at the browlock and cheek. Frosty steel brown and chocolate with peeps of very faded mint red in a few protected areas. MDS, die state c early. There is some die crumbling inside the bottom of the 9 and along the right bottom of star 7. Tied for CC#6 in the Grellman census. Noyes photo #30138. DWH #2129.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex J. R. Grellman 6/99-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:729.
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$719 |
Lot 365 |
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1849 N-17 R4 MS60. Glossy steel brown with a third of the mint red remaining. Would rate a higher grade if not for a dull scrape on the highpoints at NT in CENT and in the wreath below. There is a thin nick in the field at the lips and a few other minor contact marks on both sides, none notable. M-LDS, die state d, with a fine die crack through the tops if ICA to the stem tip and ribbon. Shallow low spots show in the field over star 1 and a couple smaller ones at the 4 in the date (from debris stuck on the die). CC#7 in the Grellman census. DWH #2328.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions 8/14/92:259-Wes Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/98:272-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:734-Chris McCawley 12/03.
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$719 |
Lot 366 |
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1849 N-17 R4 AU55. Glossy medium brown with satiny mint frost and traces of faded red in protected areas of the reverse. The best identifying marks are a small vertical nick-like planchet chip right of star 2 and a small low spot in the field over that star, both as struck. LDS, die state e, with a small chip on the left end of the die crack over the F in OF. Tied for CC#8. DWH #1411.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex Tom Reynolds 8/15/86-Dick Punchard 11/9/89.
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$529 |
Lot 367 |
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1849 N-18 R6 Proof-Only. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red & Brown. Very attractive light bluish steel brown faded down from mint color with 30% of the red remaining on the obverse, 15% on the reverse. The fields are nicely reflective with moderate to deep mirrors, deepest on the obverse. There is a very light nick well hidden on the leaf under UN, a tiny chip on the front edge of the coronet (as struck), and a barely visible spot of dark toning between the upper left points of star 6. None of these marks is at all distracting or visible without the aid of a strong glass, but they can help identify this cent in the future. This is a choice, very attractive proof large cent, close to gem. Called Proof-64 and tied for finest known honors in the Loring census. Our grade is Proof-64, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Dan Holmes provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; none finer in Proof Red & Brown at PCGS for the variety. DWH #1866 (PCGS # 400589) .
Estimated Value $10,000-UP.
Ex Anderson Dupont, Stack's 9/24/54:931-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr. 2/91 (via J. R. Grellman)-Gary Ruttenberg-Denis Loring-R. S. Brown, Jr. 4/17/99.
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$26,450 |
Lot 368 |
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1849 N-19 R4. PCGS graded MS-64 Red & Brown. Frosty 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 dark olive brown 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. PCGS population 1; the finest of 2 graded at PCGS. The other is VF35. DWH #3576 (PCGS # 405677) .
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Stanley Kesselman 10/8/80-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldberg’s 9/7/2009:942.
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$3,795 |
Lot 369 |
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1849 N-20 R1 EF45+. Glossy medium brown with frosty lighter brown covering the protected areas. A small splash of darker olive brown toning in the field right of star 4 is the notable mark. Sharp and attractive, close to AU50. E-MDS, die state a. The die lines are strong on both sides. DWH #1413.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Ex Del Bland 3/30/80-Dick Punchard 11/9/89.
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$265 |
Lot 370 |
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1849 N-20 R1 MS63. Frosty bluish steel brown with nearly a third of the mint red remaining, mostly on the obverse. The only notable defect is a small spot of carbon on the berry under T in UNITED. Rare terminal die state (TDS), die state c, with a thin rim cud break under star 13 reaching nearly to the right side of the adjacent 9. The die lines at UNITE and MERIC are gone and the fields are flowlined. Tied for CC#2 overall but finest of those known with the rim cud. DWH #2407.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Manuel Ahumada, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 1/6/96:561-Stuart MacDonald, Heritage 9/11/97:5346-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:742-Chris McCawley 3/04.
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$1,093 |
Lot 371 |
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1849 N-21 R4+ MS62+. Glossy chocolate and steel brown with 10% of the red remaining, mostly on the reverse. The only marks are a tiny, faint hairline scratch in the field above the nose tip and a small splash of slightly darker toning under the ribbon loop. EDS, die state a early, with smooth, slightly reflective obverse fields thanks to a fresh die lapping following the N-26 marriage. All the fine die lines are crisp. A beautiful cent, very close to MS63. CC#3 in the Grellman census, and only 3 mint state examples are known of this tough die variety. DWH #2131.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex William K. Raymond-Del Bland 11/73-Larry Whitlow 1/90-R. E. Naftzger, Jr. 1/90 (via Bob Grellman)-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:744.
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$1,725 |
Lot 372 |
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1849 N-22 R1 MS60. Glossy medium brown with underlying mint luster. There is a thin diagonal nick on the chin plus several shallow low spots (as struck) on the lower portion of the neck and in the field to the left, with similar low spots under EN in CENT. Very nice eye appeal for the grade. E-MDS, die state b. The die lines at MERIC are gone but the ones behind the head are clear. DWH #2262.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Doug Bird 4/95-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:748-Martin Paul-McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/25/03:992.
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$483 |
Lot 373 |
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1849 N-22 R1 MS63. Choice glossy chocolate and darker steel brown with hints of underlying very faded mint color on the reverse. The only defects are a small spot of darker chocolate toning over star 1 and another in the dentils above star 10, neither at all distracting. Sharply struck MDS, die state c early. The die lines from the inner and main curls are gone. This is Newcomb's #6. Unbroken satiny luster and excellent eye appeal. Removed from an NGC slab graded MS65BN (NGC label included). DWH #2261.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/25/03:991.
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$978 |
Lot 374 |
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1849 N-23 R3 AU50. Glossy chocolate brown with frosty mint luster in the protected areas. The only marks are a tiny rim tick at star 11 and a slightly stronger one at the M. MDS, die state c. Crumbling covers the left and right tops of star 8. CC#8 overall but third finest of the earlier (pre-N-13) die state. Removed from a PCGS slab graded MS62BN (PCGS label included). DWH #2132.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex Don Valenziano, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 1/7/95:656-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:752.
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$604 |
Lot 375 |
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1849 N-23 R3 VF25. Sharpness EF40 with some light contact marks on both sides, including several light rim bruises, strongest under the 49. Glossy medium brown and chocolate with frosty luster in protected areas of the reverse. LDS, die state d, with the obverse die heavily lapped and fine repunching visible under the 1 & 49 (Newcomb's old #13). DWH #1420.
Estimated Value $50-UP.
Ex Tom Reynolds 11/7/87-Dick Punchard 11/9/89.
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$127 |
Lot 376 |
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1849 N-24 R3 MS60. Very attractive lustrous bluish steel brown with traces of faded mint color in protected areas, especially on the reverse. A small area of slightly darker olive brown toning at the left top of star 1 is the only mark. Excellent eye appeal. EDS, die state a, with fine die lines above UNITED. CC#2 of only 2 mint state example known. DWH #3160.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Tom Waggoner (Shawnee Mission, Kansas) 4/83-John D. Wright 1/18/06-Bob Grellman & Chris McCawley 4/3/06.
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$1,323 |
Lot 377 |
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1849 N-24 R3 VF30. Glossy mottled mix of medium brown and dark chocolate. There is a dull pinprick over star 11, a thin planchet chip on the chin, and specks of dark olive crud in protected areas of the reverse. Extremely rare LDS, die state c, with a rim cud break from star 13 up to just below star 12 and a die crack outlining where this cud later extends up to even with star 12. The margins of the cud are clear. One of only 6 known with this first stage of the cud break. DWH #1423.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Ex J. Miles 6/20/87-Dick Punchard 11/9/89.
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$138 |
Lot 378 |
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1849 N-24 R3 EF45+. Choice glossy chocolate brown with frosty mint luster in protected areas. The surfaces are smooth and attractive. The best identifying marks are a light diagonal nick-like planchet chip in the field off the chin and a horizontal nick under the E in ONE, plus a spot of darker olive toning at the dentils over the E in AMERICA. Extremely rare TDS, die state d, with a strong rim cud from star 12 down to slightly past star 13. Tied for CC#7 overall for the die variety and second finest of only 7 known in the terminal die state. DWH #2408.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Bob Vail, Superior 9/7/97:788-unknown-Heritage 6/01:5425-Chris McCawley 3/04.
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$805 |
Lot 379 |
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1849 N-25 R7 F12. Sharpness EF40 with a half dozen hairline scratches across the obverse and a similar number of light rim bruises on both sides, strongest at star 2 and under the stem tip. Glossy medium brown and chocolate with frosty lighter brown toning in the protected areas. The attribution points are very clear and the overall eye appeal is decent in spite of the marks. All known examples display identical die states, which attests to the short marriage of these two obviously imperfect dies. Tied for CC#3 of only 7 known. One of the key die varieties in a collection of late date large cents. DWH #1920.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex J. R. Grellman 4/94-J. R. Frankenfield, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/17/01:1557.
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$3,105 |
Lot 380 |
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1849 N-26 R3 EF40. Attractive glossy medium brown with darker steel brown highpoints. Just a few trivial signs of light contact on both sides, including a small rim nick off the tip of the wreath ribbon and dull nicks under EN and above T in CENT. Otherwise this cent is very close to EF45. Scarce EDS, die state a, with sharp die lines at the dentils left of star 3. DWH #1424.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Ex Dick Punchard 11/9/89.
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$265 |
Lot 381 |
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1849 N-26 R3 AU58. An attractive cent that is free of any trace of wear, but it was softly struck on the coronet over LIB, as usual, and the obverse is covered with tiny struck-through lint marks, all as struck. There are a few light contact marks mixed in with the lint marks, including a dull nick in the field right of the inner curl, a thin diagonal nick on the cheek, and two small rim nicks at star 1. The reverse is nicely struck and free of defects other than a light nick under the N in CENT. Lustrous bluish steel brown with traces of underlying very faded mint red on both sides. MDS, die state b. The die lines at the dentils between star 3 & 4 are gone. A very nice example of a variety that’s seldom found in mint state grades. CC#3 in the Grellman census. Ex Doug Bird-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/98:634-Chris McCawley 3/04. DWH #2409.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex Doug Bird-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/98:634-Chris McCawley 3/04.
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$690 |
Lot 382 |
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1849 N-27 R4+ AU55. Lustrous light bluish steel brown and chocolate. The obverse fields are satiny while the reverse fields are smooth and slightly more reflective. Just a touch of friction on the highpoints and a few trivial microscopic marks. These include a tiny diagonal nick on the cheek left of the earlobe and another on the chin plus a tiny pinscratch over star 4. MDS, die state b, with a shallow but clear spike hanging down from the dentils right of star 9. Tied for CC#2. Removed from an NGC slab graded MS62BN (NGC label included, and it shows the attribution and Reiver provenance). DWH #2998.
Estimated Value $600-UP.
Ex George Ramont 5/11/78-Jules Reiver, Heritage 1/24/06:20415.
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$546 |
Lot 383 |
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1849 N-27 R4+ AU50. Frosty steel brown with lustrous light steel brown toning in protected areas and tiny splashes of darker steel toning mottled on both sides. The only notable marks are a light diagonal nick under the E in CENT and a speck of carbon on the left top of the second S in STATES. LDS, die state c. The spike at star 9 is weak and the field around UNITED is covered with die rust. Tied for CC#5 for the variety but finest of the late die state. DWH #2134.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Bowers & Merena (Kingswood) 10/16/90:6185-J. R. Grellman 7/95-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:764.
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$506 |
Lot 384 |
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1849 N-28 R3 MS60. Glossy light olive brown with lustrous sea-green overtones on the reverse. There is a small vertical nick left of star 7, a tiny tick off the chin, and a small spot of darker olive toning on the right side of star 4. Sharply struck EDS, die state a, with die polishing lines covering the reverse fields. The obverse fields also show fine die polishing lines, but those die lines are much lighter. Tied for CC#2 with one other piece and only 3 are known in mint state. DWH #2135.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Doug Bird 10/83-Gary Ruttenberg, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 8/19/95:553-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:765.
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$748 |
Lot 385 |
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1849 N-29 R2 MS62. Glossy bluish steel brown with hints of iridescent rose tones on the obverse and faded mint red covering about 20% of the reverse. There is a small spot of darker toning on the rim at star 5 and a very light and barely visible rim bruise under star 1 and another at the bottom of the reverse. Sharp EDS+, die state b, with a couple very tiny rim cud breaks under star 13. The fields are smooth and slightly reflective thanks to a fresh die polishing that gives this cent outstanding eye appeal. Tied for CC#2 behind a slightly finer example. DWH #2206.
Estimated Value $600-UP.
Ex Larry Whitlow (via Bob Grellman) 1/90-R. E. Naftzger, Jr. (via Bill Noyes) 1/10/03.
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$863 |
Lot 386 |
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1849 N-29 R2 EF45+. Slightly sharper with a pair of small rim nicks at star 8 and a tiny pinprick under the left side of star 7. Attractive glossy medium brown with lustrous light bluish steel brown toning covering the protected areas. M-LDS, die state d. There is a thin, shallow rim cud under the 49 and star 13. Very attractive for the grade, close to AU50. DWH #1429.
Estimated Value $150-UP.
Ex Chris McCawley 7/25/84-Dick Punchard 11/9/89.
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$242 |
Lot 387 |
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1849 N-30 R6 AU55. Frosty light olive and golden brown with darker steel overtones, especially on the obverse. The fields are smooth and slightly reflective. Mint state sharpness with several carbon spots on both sides, the largest of these at the dentils over star 11 and under the tip of the wreath stem. There is a very light rim bruise right of star 9 and another over the I in AMERICA. EDS, die state a, without any crumbling inside the top of the N in ONE. Several examples of this variety were called proof strikes by Breen (who incorrectly called them early strikes of N-1) and Loring, and NGC has even certified a few as proofs. In Grellman's opinion, all N-30 examples are business strikes and only the early strikes exhibit reflective fields. But the sharpness and eye appeal of the early strikes are outstanding. Tied for CC#4 of this rare die variety, and the finest is a prooflike gem that resides in the ANS collection. DWH #1867.
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
Ex Sidney W. Smith-Larry Whitlow (Beverly Hills Coin Shop)-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/86:1190-Bob Matthews-J. R. Frankenfield (via J. R. Grellman) 8/89-R. S. Brown, Jr. 4/17/99.
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Lot 388 |
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1850 N-1 R2. PCGS graded MS-65 Red & Brown. Frosty bright original mint red faded to light olive brown and steel, more than a third of the original color remaining, mostly on the reverse. The only marks are some microscopic specks of dark toning on both sides and a couple small swipes of similar toning at ED in UNITED. Otherwise this cent is flawless. E-MDS, die state a. The die lines from the dentils to AMERIC are weak but still visible. Called MS63 and CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #30623. Our grade is MS64, CC#2 in the Grellman census. Comes with a very nice provenance. PCGS population 1; only 3 examples graded at PCGS for the variety. The others are MS65 Red and MS64 Brown. DWH #3577 (PCGS # 403932) .
Estimated Value $800-UP.
Ex Dr. Charles L. Ruby, Superior 2/10/75:299-Myles Z. Gerson-Stanley Kesselman 7/80-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldberg’s 9/7/2009:970.
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Lot 389 |
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1850 N-2 R1 MS63. Choice lustrous bluish steel brown with 25% of the mellowed mint red remaining. The surfaces are satiny and the eye appeal is excellent. The best identifying marks are a small, dull nick at the right bottom of star 11 and a microscopic planchet chip just left of star 6. E-MDS, die state c, with a die crack through TED to the dentils at right. Tied for finest known honors. Removed from an NGC slab graded MS65RB (NGC label included). DWH #2221.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex Doug Bird, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/24/03:422.
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Lot 390 |
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1850 N-3 R1 MS63+. Frosty mint red mellowing to bluish steel brown, half the red remaining, mostly on the reverse. Would rate a higher grade except for a speck of shallow carbon at the dentils over star 11 and another in the dentils over the right top of the second T in STATES. E-MDS, die state a late. The die line from the dentils to star 2 and the fine lines over AMER are weak but still visible. Tied for CC#2 in the Grellman census. Removed from an NGC slab graded MS64RB (NGC label included). DWH #3186.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex 1994 EAC Sale, lot 522-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:785-Chris McCawley 9/28/02-Evan Kopald (via Bob Grellman & Chris McCawley) 5/06.
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Lot 391 |
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1850 N-3 R1 VF35. Choice glossy medium brown. Smooth and very attractive for the grade. A thin, light scuff in the field before the chin is the notable mark. LDS, die state c. The die lines are gone, including the vertical one inside the E in CENT, and the strike is a bit weak on the coronet tip and opposing area at the bottom of the wreath. DWH #1090.
Estimated Value $50-UP.
Ex 1988 EAC Sale, lot 430-Dick Punchard 11/9/89.
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Lot 392 |
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1850 N-4 R1 MS62. Lustrous bluish steel brown, a lighter shade of brown inside the wreath, with hints of very faded underlying mint red on the obverse. Covered with attractive satiny mint frost. There is a speck of carbon on the bottom of the front edge of the eyeball and another on the temple, plus a light tick on the chin and one on the coronet over the L. Sharply struck EDS, die state a, with a fine die line joining star 9 to the dentils above. Outstanding luster and eye appeal for the grade. Tied for CC#4. Removed from an NGC slab graded MS64BN (NGC label included). DWH #2136.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions 6/14/94:195-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:788.
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Lot 393 |
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1850 N-5 R4+ MS63. Choice lustrous bluish steel brown with at least 10% of the mint red remaining on each side. Outstanding eye appeal with virtually flawless surfaces. A tiny speck of darker toning in the field over the browlock and another at the dentils below star 12 are the best identifying marks. Very rare EDS, die state a. The fields are smooth and the line down from the inner bun is strong with a few disjointed segments showing under the strong line. Tied for CC#2 honors overall but finest known of the early die state by a wide margin. Removed from an NGC slab graded MS65BN (NGC label included, and it shows the attribution and Reiver provenance). DWH #2999.
Estimated Value $800-UP.
Ex George Ramont 3/8/82-Jules Reiver, Heritage 1/24/06:20424.
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Lot 394 |
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1850 N-5 R4+ AU58. Lustrous light bluish steel brown with a splash of darker steel brown toning at the coronet tip and traces of very faded mint red in protected areas. A vertical nick in the field right of the inner curl and a tiny rim nick at the second A in AMERICA are the notable marks. M-LDS, die state b. The fields are flowlined and the extra segment of the die line down from the inner hair bun is gone. DWH #1092.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Chris McCawley 7/22/88-Dick Punchard 11/9/89.
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Lot 395 |
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1850 N-6 R1 MS63. Slightly faded mint red toning to bluish steel brown, a third of the red remaining. The only marks, and they are barely noticeable, are a tiny planchet flake on the top of the ear and another in the field over star 10, both as struck, plus a dull scuff on the dentils over R in AMERICA. E-MDS, die state b early. There is a very faint die crack through the top of NITE but it does not extend to the dentils above the D, and the reverse fields are starting to show microscopic flowlines. The die lines are still sharp. Tied for CC#2. DWH #2137.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Heritage 1996 Spring ANA Sale, lot 5076-G. Les Dawson, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 1/11/97:587-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:795.
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Lot 396 |
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1850 N-7 R2 MS64+. Mint red mellowing to bluish steel brown, about half the red remaining, although it has faded down considerably from its original brilliance. No carbon spots, stains, or other defects. Attractive satiny luster covers both sides, even the highpoints. The best identifying marks are a tiny speck of darker toning close over star 5 and a tiny planchet chip at the base of the dentils under the 5 in the date, as struck. M-LDS die state b, the usual hoard die state for this variety. The fields are flowlined and the die lines at the inner curl are weak. A beautiful cent, very close to gem. Removed from an NGC slab graded MS66RB (NGC label included). DWH #2222.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/24/03:424.
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Lot 397 |
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1850 N-9 R2. PCGS graded MS-65 Red & Brown. Mint red mellowing to light steel brown on the highpoints, two-thirds of the original color remaining, mostly on the obverse. Nearly flawless. The only defects are a few microscopic ticks on the eyebrow, a small spot of darker toning (not carbon) on the lower right point of star 5, and extremely faint traces of a fingerprint at star 12. LDS, die state c. The crack at ME is clear and the obverse fields are reflective thanks to a fresh die lapping that removed the die lines at stars 5 & 6. Our grade is MS65. Tied for CC#1 with one other example in the same die state. A very attractive gem cent. PCGS population 2; 1 finer in MS66RB at PCGS for the variety. DWH #2138 (PCGS # 405884) .
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Tom Reynolds 1/96-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:805.
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Lot 398 |
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1850 N-11 R7+ (as a proof). PCGS graded Proof 64 Red & Brown. Light bluish steel brown with underlying faded red covering the fields and protected areas, nearly a third of the very faded red remaining. The fields are highly reflective with moderate to deep mirrors on both sides. Very sharply struck, all the fine details fully impressed. This cent is a gem except for a swipe of lighter toning across the lower curls to star 13, and traces of crud can be found in protected areas of this stain. The only other flaw worthy of mention is a tiny splash of dark crud at the dentil tip left of star 5. Fewer than a half dozen confirmed proof strikes are known, and this one is tied for second finest. Called Proof-63 by Bland and Loring and tied for CC#2. Our grade is Proof-63, tied for CC#1 honors in the Grellman census. This is the Breen plate coin for the variety in his book on proofs. A beautiful example of this extremely rare proof large cent, and it has been owned by a long line of prominent numismatists. The attribution and Dan Holmes provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 in Proof-66 Red & Brown at PCGS. DWH #1868 (PCGS # 397624) .
Estimated Value $15,000-UP.
Ex Dr. George P. French, B. Max Mehl FPL 1929 lot 733 (where inaccurately called Andrews-12)-T. James Clarke, Abe Kosoff 4/21/56:361-W. M. Carson, Lester Merkin 2/12/72:74-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., Auction '81 (RARCOA) 7/23/81:47 (not sold)-Auction '82 (Paramount International) 8/14/82:1527-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/86:1238-Denis Loring-R. S. Brown, Jr. 4/17/99.
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Lot 399 |
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1850 N-11 R3+ MS60+. Frosty light brown with smooth, satiny surfaces and traces of mint red on the obverse, 10% on the reverse. Would rate a slightly higher grade except for a stain of darker steel toning at stars 3-4 to the face and two tiny specks of carbon at the throat. EDS, die state a, with two small points down from the left base of N in ONE. Finest known of the business strikes of the variety. DWH #2535.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Chris McCawley 7/89-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:806-Chris McCawley 1/2/05.
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Lot 400 |
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1850 N-12 R1 MS60. Glossy medium brown and steel with some underlying lighter brown on both sides, probably from an old cleaning. The only marks are a tiny rim nick over star 6 and another under the ribbon tip. MDS, die state a late. The dies were lapped, the fields are smooth, and the points on both sides of the C in CENT are weak but visible. DWH #2139.
Estimated Value $250-UP.
Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions 10/2/93:259-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:810.
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