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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 401 |
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1850 N-13 R4 MS62. Lustrous bluish steel brown with traces of mint red on the obverse, nearly 10% of the mint color remaining on the reverse. There is an extremely faint hairline from star 2 to the field off the nose tip, a speck of carbon under the left side of the 8, and a small spot of slightly darker toning under star 10. Rare EDS, die state a, with the reverse uncracked. The fields are covered with fine die polishing lines and are slightly reflective, and there is no hint of the die sinking usually found on the reverse. CC#3 overall but tied for finest known of the EDS. DWH #2140.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex Doug Bird 4/95-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:813.
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$414 |
Lot 402 |
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1850 N-13 R4 EF45+. Glossy steel brown with frosty mint luster covering the protected areas and hints of bluish steel overtone. Very attractive, close to AU50. The best identifying marks are a faint line of vertical pinpricks between stars 6 & 7. MDS, die state b, with the usual sinking and die cracks around the reverse legend. DWH #1099.
Estimated Value $150-UP.
Ex Chris McCawley (as RVM) 6/18/87-Dick Punchard 11/9/89.
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$299 |
Lot 403 |
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1850 N-14 R4 MS60+. Lustrous steel brown and chocolate with wisps of reddish olive toning on the obverse and traces of faded mint color remaining on the reverse. There are a couple microscopic planchet chips in the field under star 7 and another one on that star, all as struck. EDS, die state a, a rare die state with clear die lines at the throat and over ICA. The fields are hard and smooth, which is quite unusual for this variety. Tied for CC#3 overall but finest of the early die state. Removed from an NGC slab graded MS64BN (NGC label included, and it shows the attribution and Reiver provenance). DWH #3000.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex Anderson Dupont, Stack’s 9/24/54:937-Robert S. Carter-Del Bland 5/27/70-Jules Reiver, Heritage 1/24/06:20435.
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$552 |
Lot 404 |
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1850 N-14 R4 MS62. Lustrous steel brown with 20% underlying faded mint red remaining, mostly on the reverse. Would rate a choice grade except for an extremely faint hairline from the bottom of the eye down to the lower curl on the neck and a couple very light pinscratches at OF-AM. Excellent eye appeal in spite of the minor defects. The surfaces are covered with satiny mint luster. M-LDS, die state b late. The die lines at the throat and ICA are gone and the fields are flowlined. CC#3 in the Grellman census. DWH #2141.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex Tom Reynolds 11/7/87-Wes Rasmussen, 1995 EAC Sale, lot 452-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:819.
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$805 |
Lot 405 |
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1850 N-14 R4 VF35. Ten points sharper with light abrasions on the reverse rim from K-6 clockwise to K-2. Otherwise the only defects are a couple very tiny rim nicks at stars 2 & 4. Glossy medium brown with slightly lighter brown toning on the highpoints and frosty flowline luster remaining in protected areas. Extremely rare late die state, die state g, with a series of 4 rim cud breaks at D-STATES and F-A. (The first cud occurs at D-ST, second at AT, next at F-A, and finally at ES.) CC#3 of only 4 known in this extremely rare intermediate die state. Noyes photo #30085. DWH #3239.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Ex Doug Bird 4/90-Bob Grellman 7/25/06.
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$230 |
Lot 406 |
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1850 N-14 R4 VF30. Five points sharper but recolored glossy olive and steel brown with lighter steel brown toning in protected areas. Smooth surfaces with only a few minor contact marks, including a nick on the left base of the N in ONE. A small splash of darker toning at the base of the O in ONE is a good identifying mark. LDS, die state h, with a series of 5 rim cud breaks at D-STATES and OF-A (the fifth rim cud is over OF). These rim cuds are worn but visible. Tied for CC#4 of only 6 known in this die state. Removed from an NGC slab graded AU58BN (NGC label included, and it shows the attribution and Reiver provenance). DWH #3001.
Estimated Value $40-UP.
Ex George Ramont 8/3/72-Jules Reiver, Heritage 1/24/06:20436.
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$173 |
Lot 407 |
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1850 N-14 R4 EF40. Glossy light to medium olive brown. Smooth and attractive, but possibly lightly cleaned and nicely retoned long ago. There are a few very light contact marks on the cheek, a dull nick on the top of the eyebrow, and a dull nick on the rim at the C in AMERICA. Extremely rare terminal die state, die state i, with 6 rim cud breaks on the reverse. The final rim cud break at TE in UNITED is clear while the others are visible but not especially strong. Finest of only 8 known in this terminal die state. DWH #3254.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex Tampa Coin Club bourse 11/92-Bob Grellman 7/95-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:821-Chris McCawley 8/18/06.
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$506 |
Lot 408 |
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1850 N-15 R2 MS63. Slightly faded mint red mellowing to bluish steel brown, at least a third of the original red remaining, mostly on the reverse. There is a speck of carbon on the B in LIBERTY, a couple tiny nicks on the rim over star 6, and a very tiny rim nick under the stem tip. E-MDS, die state a. The parallel die lines over star 5 are sharp. Noyes photo #30112. DWH #1921.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex Auction '86 (Paramount) 7/86:1539-J. R. Frankenfield, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/17/01:1586.
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$719 |
Lot 409 |
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1850 N-17 R4+ MS62. Frosty light bluish steel brown with generous traces of faded mint red, mostly on the obverse. The surfaces are satiny and highly lustrous. Would rate a slightly higher grade except for a small patch of carbon dust at the dentils under star 1. MDS, die state b. Some of the obverse die lines are still visible and there is a die crack on the rim from star 6 to star 8 outlining where a cud is forming. A really interesting intermediate die state for this tough variety. CC#3 behind two marginally finer examples in the Grellman census, which includes only 5 mint state examples. Removed from a PCGS slab graded MS64BN (PCGS label included). DWH #2142.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex J. R. Grellman 1/6/90-Wes Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/98:307-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:828.
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$776 |
Lot 410 |
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1850 N-17 R4+ VF30. Sharpness AU50 but lightly corroded leaving fine granularity over much of both sides. There is fine verdigris dusted on both sides, mostly in protected areas. Rather glossy dark olive and reddish chocolate brown with frosty luster remaining in protected areas of the reverse. Sharply struck extremely rare terminal die state (TDS), die state c, with a bold rim cud break from star 6 to star 8, one of the strongest cud breaks in the late date cent series. Tied for CC#1 of only 3 known with this very impressive cud, and this piece is by far the sharpest of that small group. Removed from an NCS slab graded AU details corroded (NCS label included, and it shows the attribution and Reiver provenance). DWH #3003.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex George Ramont 7/15/70-Jules Reiver, Heritage 1/24/06:20442.
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$776 |
Lot 411 |
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1850 N-18 R4 AU55. Lustrous light steel brown. The only marks are a light diagonal nick under star 10, a tiny planchet flake right of star 6 (as struck), and a spot of reddish toning on the right side of the E in ONE. Sharp EDS, die state a, the earliest seen, with fine die polishing lines covering slightly reflective fields. The die lines at the dentils over star 7 are sharp. Tied for CC#6 in the Grellman census. DWH #2143.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Alan Meghrig (via Bill Noyes & Doug Bird) 4/21/94-Wes Rasmussen, 1995 EAC Sale, lot 454-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:829.
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$552 |
Lot 412 |
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1850 N-19 R2 MS60. Lustrous light to medium steel brown with faded mint color remaining in protected areas of the obverse. Excellent eye appeal for the grade with only microscopic marks, including a small spot of slightly darker toning at the dentils left of star 4 and a tiny, very light diagonal pinscratch just right of the eye. E-MDS, die state a. The obverse die lines and lump between the 1 & 8 in the date (actually the top of a misplaced 1) are dull but clearly visible, and the obverse fields are slightly rough from flowlines. Tied for CC#11. Removed from an NGC slab graded MS64BN (NGC label included, and it shows the attribution and Reiver provenance). DWH #3004.
Estimated Value $250-UP.
Ex Louis Helfenstein-Del Bland 7/19/69-Jules Reiver, Heritage 1/24/06:20444.
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$633 |
Lot 413 |
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1850 N-19 R2 MS63. Mint red toning down to bluish steel brown on the highpoints, at least a third of the bright original mint color remaining, mostly on the reverse. There are a couple dull, tiny nicks right of star 2 and a few more under the hairbun; otherwise the surfaces are pristine. Highly lustrous and very attractive. MDS, die state b (Newcomb's old #16). The obverse die lines and dash or lump left of the 8 have been lapped off the die. Tied for CC#5. Noyes photo #30160. DWH #1922.
Estimated Value $350-UP.
Ex Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/88:641-J. R. Frankenfield, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/17/01:1593.
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$1,080 |
Lot 414 |
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1850 N-20 R6 VF25+. Slightly sharper with a few too many tiny nicks on the obverse for the sharpness grade. The only notable marks are a trio of small nicks between stars 6 & 7 and a faint diagonal hairline over star 2. Nice glossy medium brown with steel brown highpoints. Close to net VF30. E-MDS, die state a. The fine die line slanting through IC is sharp. Tied for CC#7 honors for this rare variety. DWH #1111.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Tom Reynolds 9/27/88-Dick Punchard 11/9/89.
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$575 |
Lot 415 |
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1850 N-21 R2+ MS63. Frosty light steel brown with 15% of the mint red remaining, mostly on the obverse. The only marks are a tiny speck of darker toning in the dentils over star 4, a very light contact mark near the dentils left of star 1, and a tiny rim nick at the U in UNITED. The surfaces are satiny and lustrous with excellent eye appeal. Sharp EDS, die state a, with fine die lines from the dentils left of star 2. Not in the overall condition census thanks to a large hoard of late state examples, but this cent is tied for second finest of the scarce early die state. Removed from a PCGS slab graded MS64RB (PCGS label included). DWH #2144.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions 6/5/93:361-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:840.
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$949 |
Lot 416 |
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1850 N-21 R2+ MS63. Mellowed mint red fading to steel brown, about half the red remaining. Would rate a slightly higher grade except for a spot of darker toning between the U and end of the wreath ribbon, and this spot has been lightly abraded to minimize its visibility. Otherwise a tiny planchet chip in the field close to the throat, as struck, is the notable mark. LDS, die state c, with a pair of rim cud breaks on the reverse (Newcomb’s #10). The cuds are strong on this example, which is often not the case. Most likely from the large hoard of mint state examples in this die state dispersed by Abe Kosoff long ago. DWH #1096.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex Del Bland-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/86:1237-Collector's Cabinet (Jack Borckardt) 8/87.
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$661 |
Lot 417 |
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1850 N-22 R4 MS62. Lustrous light steel brown with overtones of bluish steel and generous traces of mint red remaining on the reverse. There is a patch of slightly darker bluish steel toning at the dentils over star 3, a tiny nick in the field off the chin, and a small spot of carbon right of the T in CENT. LDS, die state c late, with flowlined fields and a strong lump on the middle leaf under U in UNITED. CC#5 in the Grellman census. DWH #2145.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Heritage 1/2000:5079-Chris McCawley 9/2000-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:846.
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$661 |
Lot 418 |
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1850 N-23 R2 MS63. Lustrous steel brown and chocolate with delicate overtones of bluish steel. There are traces of mint red on the obverse and a third of the original mint red remaining on the reverse. The surfaces are very attractive, covered with satiny mint luster. The only mark is a very tiny, faint nick in the field right of star 4. LDS, die state b, with a dull die line connecting the tops of the O & F in OF. Tied for CC#4 in the Grellman census. DWH #1923.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex Denis Loring-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/86:1252-J. R. Frankenfield, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:1601.
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$575 |
Lot 419 |
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1850 N-24 R5 MS60+. Lustrous steel brown and chocolate with faded mint red covering at least 25% of both sides. Would grade a few points higher except for a few carbon spots, including a small one at the dentils over star 7, another hidden in the hair right of the Y in LIBERTY, and one well hidden in the leaves under the E in AMERICA. A few microscopic pinpricks right of the nostril and a faint hairline scratch in the field under star 8 are the only signs of contact, and they are insignificant. MDS, die state a (there is no state b for this variety). The reverse die lines are clear but microscopic radial die flowlines show near the dentils. CC#1 of this rare variety, the only mint state example known. DWH #2652.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Roscoe E. Staples of Welchville, Maine (Mr. Staples was killed in action in the South Pacific during WWII on 8/2/43)-Beulah Staples (his wife)-American Numismatic Rarities 3/8/05:1185-(via Chris McCawley 4/22/05). Comes with the Staples collection pillbox.
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$4,600 |
Lot 420 |
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1850 N-25 R4 MS64. The obverse is slightly faded mint red, about 75% of the mint color remaining, while the reverse is lustrous bluish steel brown with traces of faded mint color in protected areas. The only defects are traces of an old fingerprint around star 12 and a horizontal nick over the C in CENT. MDS, die state a (there is no state b for this variety). The die lines over RI in AMERICA are weak but visible. Tied for CC#3 in the Grellman census. DWH # 2147.
Estimated Value $600-UP.
Ex Liberty Coin Co.-Doug Bird-Dr. Phil Ralls, Superior 1/28/90:1067-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:857.
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$834 |
Lot 421 |
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1850 N-26 R5- MS64. Highly lustrous bluish light steel brown with a third of the mint red remaining, mostly on the reverse. There is a very faint vertical hairline scuff in the field before the face and a small spot of slightly darker toning over star 10. E-MDS, die state a late. The die line over UN reaches to above the left edge of the right top of that N. An attractive cent, tied for finest known honors in the Grellman census. Removed from an NGC slab graded MS66RB (NGC label included). DWH #2240.
Estimated Value $800-UP.
Ex Tom Reynolds 1/12/92-Wes Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/98:316-Martin Paul (Northeast Numismatics)-McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/31/99:1583-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:860-Chris McCawley 3/13/03.
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$1,840 |
Lot 422 |
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1850 N-27 R4. PCGS graded MS-64 Red & Brown. Lustrous steel and light olive brown with nearly a third of the mint red remaining, mostly on the obverse. A spot of reddish chocolate toning over star 9, another at the dentils under the right side of the 8 in the date, and a third on the bust tip are the notable marks, and they do catch your eye. There are a few other smaller spots of dark toning elsewhere on the obverse, but they are not significant. The reverse is choice, nearly flawless. E-MDS, die state a (there is no state b for this variety). The fields on both sides are covered with satiny frost created by microscopic die flowlines. Called MS60 and CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #29938. Our grade is MS62, CC#2 in the Grellman census. Both census takers list only 2 examples in mint state grades, and the next best grades only AU50. PCGS population 1; the finest graded at PCGS for the variety. The others are 1 in MS63BN and 1 in EF40. DWH #3578 (PCGS # 406645) .
Estimated Value $1,500-UP.
Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions 1/11/92:336-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldberg’s 9/7/2009:1014.
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$1,553 |
Lot 423 |
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1850 N-28 R3- VF30. Sharpness EF40 or slightly better but dark and there is a thin vertical scratch on the front edge of the neck. Glossy dark olive and steel with chocolate brown highpoints. EDS, die state a. The vertical die line inside the bottom of the E in ONE is sharp. DWH #1120.
Estimated Value $50-UP.
Ex W. Anderson 1/1/89-Dick Punchard 11/9/89.
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$98 |
Lot 424 |
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1850 N-28 R3- MS63. Lustrous light bluish steel brown with 30% of the red remaining on the obverse, 10% on the reverse. The only defects are a small rim nick at star 9, a tiny tick left of the earlobe, and a speck under the right edge of the eyeball. The fields are satiny and lustrous with excellent eye appeal. M-LDS, die state a very late. The vertical line inside the bottom of the E in ONE is faint but still visible. Tied for CC#1 honors with one other piece in the Grellman census and only 4 mint state examples are known. DWH #2149.
Estimated Value $750-UP.
Ex Chris McCawley 5/89-Gary Ruttenberg, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 8/19/95:589-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:870.
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$949 |
Lot 425 |
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1851 N-1 R3 Base of first 1 Repunched MS63. Lustrous steel brown with more than a third of the mint red remaining, mostly on the reverse. There is a speck of carbon in the dentils under the 5, a small pinprick in the field over star 3, and a couple tiny ticks on the rim at star 10. MDS die state b. The diagonal die lines at the date are gone and the ones at the N in UNITED are dull. The repunching at the base of the first 1 is clear. Tied for CC#4 with one other example that has less mint color. DWH #2150.
Estimated Value $350-UP.
Ex Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., 1990 EAC Sale, lot 431-Wes Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/98:320-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:873.
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$604 |
Lot 426 |
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1851 N-2 R1 MS64. Mint red fading to steel brown on the highpoints, about two-thirds of the mint color remaining. No spots or notable signs of contact. LDS, die state b. The die line at the throat and the ones at the inner curl are gone. The dies are worn and the top of the 8 is weak. A very attractive example, close to gem quality. Tied for CC#6 in the Grellman census. DWH #2252.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex 2003 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 4/26/03:755.
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$1,208 |
Lot 427 |
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1851/81 N-3 R1 51 over Inverted 18 MS63. Bright original mint red toning to light steel brown on the highpoints, more than half the original color remaining. There are faint traces of an old fingerprint around star 4 and a few microscopic contact marks on the cheek. The best identifying mark is a tiny planchet chip on the rim above star 5, as struck. Sharp EDS, die state a. The repunched 51 over 81 is bold and the obverse fields are covered with diagonal die finishing lines. Removed from a PCGS slab graded MS64RB (PCGS label included). A choice example of this popular blundered date variety. DWH #2307.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 9/14/03:961.
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$4,140 |
Lot 428 |
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1851/81 N-3 R1 51 over Inverted 18 EF45. Nice glossy light to medium brown with frosty luster in protected areas. Just a few trivial contact marks including a faint diagonal hairline in the field between star 1 and the chin and another between stars 6 & 7. E-MDS, die state b. The blundered date is clear but the diagonal die lines in the obverse fields are gone. DWH #1127.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex H. Hess 5/7/83-Dick Punchard 11/9/89.
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$483 |
Lot 429 |
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1851 N-4 R1 Repunched 1's MS60. Frosty bluish steel brown with hints of very faded mint red on the reverse. The fields are covered with attractive satiny mint luster, especially the obverse. There is a tiny rim nick at E in UNITED and a few more off the stem tip. MDS, die state a late. The diagonal die lines in the field at the date are very dull and the repunching on the 1's is visible. Tied for CC#8 in the Grellman census. Removed from a PCGS slab graded MS64BN (PCGS label included). DWH #2151.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Ron Czwakiel, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 10/1/2000:1459-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:885.
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$483 |
Lot 430 |
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1851 N-5 R2+ MS63. Lustrous steel brown with faded mint red covering a third of the surfaces. The only defect is a faint fingerprint below star 3. MDS, die state a. The obverse is uncracked and the fields are satiny from microscopic die flowlines. The lower half of the neck is covered with a shallow low spot from debris on the die. Tied for CC#3. DWH #2308.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Dr. Bob Shalowitz 2/1/88-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:889-Chris McCawley-McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 9/14/03:964.
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$460 |
Lot 431 |
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1851 N-6 R1 Repunched 1's MS62. Lustrous golden light tan with hints of sea-green overtone on the reverse. The only marks are a small spot of darker toning close over star 2, another at the top of C in CENT, and a couple more in the dentils at O in OF. M-LDS, die state c. The repunching at the date is gone but the vertical lines up from the coronet under star 6 are still visible. DWH #2152.
Estimated Value $250-UP.
Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions 1/6/96:585-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:895.
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$414 |
Lot 432 |
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1851 N-6 R1 Repunched 1’s MS65. Lustrous light bluish steel brown with 25% of the mint color remaining on the obverse, 60% on the reverse. The surfaces are satiny and virtually flawless, a small splash of slightly lighter golden tan toning at the bust tip the only notable mark. Extremely rare terminal die state, die state e, with a clear rim cud break at the bottom of the reverse, from below the right edge of the ribbon loop to under the end of that ribbon. The lines up from the coronet and hair and the repunching on the 1's are gone. Finest of only 3 known with the rim cud, and finest of the die variety regardless of the die state. Removed from a PCGS slab graded MS65RB (PCGS label included). DWH #3240.
Estimated Value $600-UP.
Ex Tom Reynolds-1997 EAC Sale, lot 393 (no sale)-McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 1/25/2004:1576-Chris McCawley 10/05-Bob Grellman 7/25/06.
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$1,725 |
Lot 433 |
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1851 N-7 R1 MS64. Slightly faded mint red toning down to steel brown, nearly half the red remaining. There is a tiny tick on the rim at star 12 and a speck of light carbon in the dentils under the stem tip. MDS, die state a. The lines at the inner curl are weak but visible and the fields are flowlined. Tied for CC#1 honors with 3 other pieces in the Grellman census. DWH #2153.
Estimated Value $600-UP.
Ex 1994 EAC Sale, lot 543-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:899.
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$1,006 |
Lot 434 |
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1851 N-8 R3- MS63. Frosty light bluish steel brown with 5% of the mint color remaining on the obverse, 25% on the reverse. The only mark is a shallow scuff on the base of the U and the leaf below, and it takes a good glass to see it. Nicely struck MDS, die state a. The die lines over M are dull but visible. Tied for CC#2 in the Grellman census. DWH #2154.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Stack's (privately)-Denis Loring 1/10/91-Wes Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/98:328-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:904.
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$546 |
Lot 435 |
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1851 N-9 R3- MS62. Glossy bluish steel brown with 15% of the red remaining on the obverse, 40% on the reverse. There are two small, vertical struck-through lines in the field before the lips and a small nick on the coronet over the E. M-LDS, die state b. The die lines at the main curl are gone and the lapping line from the throat down to the bust tip is clear. CC#4 in the Grellman census. Removed from an NGC slab graded MS64BN (NGC label included). DWH #2155.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Ron Czwakiel, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 10/1/2000:1462-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:910.
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$552 |
Lot 436 |
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1851 N-10 R1 MS60. Frosty medium brown with lighter steel brown toning in protected areas and a couple small peeps of mint red on both sides. There is a speck of carbon right of star 5, another under the N in CENT, and a couple tiny rim ticks at STA. MDS, die state a late. The die lines from the dentils at stars 1-2 are weak but remain visible. DWH #2156.
Estimated Value $250-UP.
Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions 1/8/94:543-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:912.
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$529 |
Lot 437 |
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1851 N-12 R1 MS60. Lustrous reddish steel brown with very faded mint red in protected areas, especially on the obverse. The only marks are a small spot of dark reddish carbon on the jawline just left of the earlobe and a small spot of dark steel toning on the left side of star 6. MDS, die state b. The die lines in the field at the date are gone but the crisscrossed lines at the inner curl remain visible. DWH #2531.
Estimated Value $250-UP.
Ex Bowers and Merena 12/2/2004:237 (via Chris McCawley).
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$368 |
Lot 438 |
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1851 N-12 R1 AU55. Very close to mint state but there are a half dozen small spots of carbon, the strongest one on the leaf under the first A in AMERICA. Very lightly cleaned, now retoned glossy light steel brown. LDS, die state d. The lines and points at the main and inner curls are gone (Newcomb's old #11). DWH #1145.
Estimated Value $150-UP.
Ex Jack Borckardt 1/10/87-Dick Punchard 11/9/89.
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$219 |
Lot 439 |
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1851 N-13 R1 EF45. Nice glossy medium brown with frosty lighter brown in protected areas. A tiny rim nick at star 3 is the only defect. Sharp EDS, die state a. The diagonal die lines from the dentils under 851 are clear. DWH #1148.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Ex Tom Reynolds 3/25/88-Dick Punchard 11/9/89.
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$184 |
Lot 440 |
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1851 N-13 R1 MS62+. Glossy light olive and steel brown with 20% of the faded mint color remaining on both sides. No spots, stains, or notable signs of contact. A tiny planchet chip or nick on the rim over the I in AMERICA is the best identifying mark. The coronet over LIB is not quite fully impressed. M-LDS, die state c. The lines and points at ONE CENT are gone but the strongest point down from the main curl remains visible. An attractive cent, very close to MS63. CC4 in the Grellman census. DWH #3005.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Del Bland 7/19/69-Jules Reiver, Heritage 1/24/06: 20,472.
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$414 |
Lot 441 |
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1851 N-13 R1 MS63. Lustrous bluish steel brown with nearly a third of the mint red remaining. A small nick shows under star 3 and another near the hair under star 8; otherwise this cent is flawless. LDS, die state d. The point down from the mail curl is gone and a flowline extends upward from the top of E in CENT (This is Reiver's C-43.) Softly struck on the coronet over LIB, as usual in the later die states of this variety. Tied for finest known honors with two others in earlier die states and several points finer than the next best late state example. Removed from a PCGS slab graded MS64RB (PCGS label included). DWH #2157.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions 1/7/95:676-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:923.
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$690 |
Lot 442 |
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1851 N-14 R2 First 1 Repunched MS60+. Lustrous bluish steel and chocolate with slightly faded red covering about 30% of the obverse and 10% of the reverse, possibly from an old chemical cleaning. Excellent luster and eye appeal regardless. No spots or stains, the only mark a tiny rim nick over star 4. M-LDS, die state c. The die lines at the throat and repunching under the first 1 are gone. Tied for CC#7 in the Grellman census. DWH #1938.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Norweb Collection, Bowers & Merena 11/14/88:2987-R. S. Brown, Jr., 2002 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 4/20/02:617.
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$391 |
Lot 443 |
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1851 N-15 R4 MS64. Slightly faded mint red mellowing to light steel brown, at least half the red remaining. Covered with attractive satiny mint luster, virtually flawless. It is difficult to select any identifying marks, but a tiny speck of dark toning on the leaf tip left of the O in ONE and a tiny flake on the rim over the second T in TATES will have to do. MDS, die state a late. The points from the main curl over the inner curl are dull but clearly visible and the obverse fields are slightly rough from fine die flowlines. Tied for CC#6 overall but finest of the pre-hoard die states. DWH #2158.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 12/4/84:1889-Stack's 3/17/87:236-Walter Dudgeon, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 7/30/94:393-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:930.
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$834 |
Lot 444 |
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1851 N-16 R3 Repunched 1 MS60+. Lustrous light to medium steel brown. The only notable mark is a tiny rim nick at the A in STATES. Sharply struck EDS, die state a. The horizontal line through the upright of the first 1 is clear, as are the other die lines and points. Great eye appeal for the grade. Tied for CC#3 overall but finest of the early die state. DWH #2159.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex 1988 FUN bourse-J. R. Grellman 10/95-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:934.
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$661 |
Lot 445 |
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1851 N-16 R3 Repunched 1 EF45. Frosty light brown with steel brown toning on the highpoints. The only defects are a half dozen microscopic specks of carbon in the field under the chin and a barely visible rim bruise at star 6. M-LDS, die state b. The horizontal line through the first 1 is gone. DWH #1152.
Estimated Value $80-UP.
Ex Tom Reynolds 12/18/87-Dick Punchard 11/9/89.
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$161 |
Lot 446 |
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1851 N-17 R2 MS64. Lustrous mint red fading to light steel brown, at least 50% of the original color remaining, mostly on the obverse. No spots or stains. The only marks are a thin nick low on the neck and a tiny planchet chip at the rim over the E in STATES, as struck. Nicely struck EDS, die state a. Die lines down to the right cover the fields on the lower half of the obverse. CC#1 by a small margin over a piece with far less mint color. DWH #2189.
Estimated Value $600-UP.
Ex Tony Terranova 6/19/02.
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$949 |
Lot 447 |
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1851 N-17 R2 MS62. Lustrous bluish steel brown with hints of sea-green overtone in some of the protected areas and traces of faded mint color remaining on the reverse. The surfaces are satiny and very attractive. Virtually flawless, a very tiny tick midway between stars 1 & 2 plus another tiny diagonal nick in the field off the nose tip offer the best identifying marks. LDS, die state c. The repunching on the first 1 and die lines in the obverse fields are gone, and there is a thin but clear rim cud break at stars 1-2. Tied for CC#5 in the Grellman census. Removed from an NGC slab graded MS65BN (NGC label included, and it shows the attribution and Reiver provenance). DWH #3006.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex George Ramont 10/10/76-Jules Reiver, Heritage 1/24/06:20478.
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$604 |
Lot 448 |
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1851 N-18 R1 MS60. Glossy golden light brown with delicate overtones of sea-green on the reverse. A very light scuff in the field close over star 2, a short struck-through line just right of star 4, and a speck of darker toning at the upper junction of the I & B in LIBERTY are the notable marks. MDS, die state b. The spike down from the dentils over star 8 is gone but the points down from the diagonals of the N’s in ONE CENT remain visible. There is a large low spot covering most of the neck with similar low spots affecting the wreath under CEN, above ON, and on the E in ONE, all as struck (caused by debris on the dies). DWH #2329.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex Chris McCawley 12/03.
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$230 |
Lot 449 |
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1851 N-19 R3 Second 1 Repunched MS63. Attractive lustrous bluish steel brown with 5-10% of the original mint red remaining. The surfaces are satiny and virtually flawless. A light diagonal nick right of the nostril and a faint vertical struck-through line just right of the nick are the only defects, and they are barely visible with a glass. MDS, die state d. The repunching on the second 1 is gone, the obverse die cracks are faint but visible, and the field inside the wreath is covered with fine but clear die polishing lines from a fresh lapping. This cent offers great eye appeal. Tied for CC#6 in the Grellman census. DWH #2309.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex Superior 1/29/96:1081-McCawley & Grellman Auctions 8/17/96:528-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:948-Chris McCawley-McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 9/14/03:972.
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$748 |
Lot 450 |
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1851 N-20 R3 Repunched 1's MS63. Lustrous golden light olive and steel brown. The only marks are a few very tiny specks of darker toning right of star 2 and a small tick on the diagonal of N in CENT. There are very shallow low spots on the neck and in the field before the nose, and a deeper low spot rings the inside of the wreath, all as struck. E-MDS, die state a late. The repunching on the 1's is clear and the die lines in the field at the date are dull but visible. Tied for CC#5 overall but finest of the N-20 die state (states a & b are N-20 while state c equates to Newcomb's old #28). DWH #2161.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex Homer K. Downing-unknown-Stack's 3/11/98:142-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:951.
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$575 |
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