Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 78

January Pre-Long Beach Sale 17.5% BP

Liberty Cents

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 850		1848 N-33 R5- VF25. Ten points sharper but covered with too many very tiny nicks for the sharpness grade. None of the nicks is significant or visible without the aid of a glass, and the eye appeal of this cent is nice for the grade. Glossy medium brown. EDS. The die lines and cracks associated with this tough variety are clear. Estimated Value $150-UP. Ex Eric Fix. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $94
Lot 851		Trio of 1848 Cents, all Scarce Varieties. Includes N-14 R3 MDS F15, N-32 R5 EDS VF25 net F12 for microscopic granularity, and N-33 R5- VG10. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $100-UP. The N-14 is ex Anderson Dupont sale, Stack's 9/24/1854:904 (lot envelope included). View details	Realized $106
Lot 852		1848 Small Date Fantasy Cent, Breen-1901. Rarity 7-. PCGS graded VG-10. Choice glossy light to medium brown with darker steel brown toning on the highpoints of the devices. Very nice for this relatively crude "cent" struck outside the mint using handmade dies that simulate the normal Federal large cent of that date. Smooth and quite attractive, just a few thin nicks on the portrait from flawless. The reverse is rotated 35 degrees CCW from a perfect head-to-foot die orientation and there is no trace of an undertype or multiple strike (both of which are found on these pieces). This was Howard Newcomb's example of the variety, and only 4 were known when he acquired it in 1940. It is reasonable to assume he used this piece to describe the variety in his book on the cents of 1816-1857. Newcomb devoted two full pages in that book to describing the variety and the census of known examples at that time. A total of 11 can be traced today, but few of those are as problem-free as this piece. Our grade is VG7+, very close to VG8. The attribution and Naftzger provenance are shown on the PCGS Label. Estimated Value $4,000-UP. Ex B. Max Mehl 1940-Howard R. Newcomb, J. C. Morgenthau & Co. 5/16/1945:745-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/1984:1846-Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz 4/13/1985-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:902. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,170
Lot 853		1849 N-22 R1. PCGS graded MS-65 Red & Brown. CAC Approved. Frosty mint red mellowing to light steel brown on the highpoints with 70% of the red remaining on the obverse and at least 85% of the bright mint color showing on the reverse. This cent offers exceptional eye appeal and is a borderline "RED." The only mark is a shallow scrape on the jaw. M-LDS, die state c (Newcomb's old #6). The die lines found at the inner curl in the earlier states are gone. While this variety is often found in mint state thanks to a small hoard, examples with this much mint color are extremely rare. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#9 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Ralls provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 5; none finer. (PCGS # 405686) . Estimated Value $1,500-UP. Ex Tony Terranova-Dr. Philip W. Ralls. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,703
Lot 854		1849 N-22 R1 MS62. Lustrous mint red fading to steel brown and light chocolate on the highpoints with nearly half the red remaining, mostly on the reverse. There are a few small spots of darker toning scattered over the obverse, none distracting, and very light abrasions in the field from star 6 to star 9 (which are a distraction). The reverse is gem. M-LDS, die state c (Newcomb's old #6). Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex J. C. Morgenthau & Co.-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/1976 (via Del Bland)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr. (via Del Bland)-Dr. Philip W. Ralls. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $617
Lot 855		1850 N-14 R4 VF25. Nice glossy medium chocolate brown with smooth, attractive surfaces. The only notable mark is a light rim bruise at the first A in AMERICA. Very rare LDS, die state d, with a rim cud break at D-ST. One of only 8 confirmed examples known in this die state. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $517
Lot 856		1850 N-21 R1. PCGS graded MS-65 Red & Brown. CAC Approved. Lustrous mint red fading to steel brown and light olive with a third of the mint color remaining on each side. Very attractive, virtually flawless. The only mark is a tiny planchet flake on the rim under the 5 in the date (as struck). LDS, die state c (Newcomb's old #10), with two rim cud breaks on the reverse. Many mint state examples of this variety (and in this die state) are known thanks to a hoard, but this is one of the best. Our grade is MS64+. The attribution and Ralls provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; none finer. (PCGS # 405911) . Estimated Value $800-UP. Ex Dr. Philip W. Ralls. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,645
Lot 857		1850 N-21 R1. PCGS graded MS-64 Red & Brown. CAC Approved. Frosty mint red fading to light steel brown with about 75% of the slightly faded red remaining on each side. No contact marks, just some insignificant specks of darker steel toning scattered over both sides. The only dark spot visible to the unaided eye is a small one on the berry over the N in ONE. LDS, die state c (Newcomb's old #10), with two rim cud breaks on the reverse. A variety that is common in mint state but rare with this much mint red. Our grade is MS64. The attribution and Ralls provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 2 finer in 65. (PCGS # 405911) . Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Del Bland-Alan Meghrig-Dr. Philip W. Ralls. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,058
Lot 858		1850 N-21 R1 MS62. Glossy steel brown and chocolate with 25% of the slightly faded mint color remaining. There are traces of old fingerprints in the field at stars 4-8 plus a small spot of dark toning over star 10. The reverse is choice. LDS, die state c, with two rim cud breaks on the reverse (Newcomb's old #10). Estimated Value $200-UP. Ex Bowers & Merena 11/11/1999:394 (lot ticket included)-Dr. Philip W. Ralls. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $588
Lot 859		1850 N-22 R3+. PCGS graded MS-65 Red & Brown. CAC Approved. Lustrous mint red fading to light steel brown on the highpoints. Two-thirds of the mint color remains intact on this very impressive cent. The only marks are a small spot of darker toning midway between stars 12 & 13, a dull rim nick left of star 4, and a few tiny ticks on the chin. LDS, die state c, with all the fine die lines now gone and a small lump on the leaf under the U in UNITED. The obverse fields are smooth and very slightly reflective thanks to a fresh die polishing. This cent offers great eye appeal. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30576. Our grade is MS64+, CC#1 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Naftzger provenance are noted on the PCGS label. Population 1; none finer at PCGS. The only example graded by PCGS for the variety. (PCGS # 405914) . Estimated Value $1,500-UP. Ex A Mark 3/1973 (over the counter via Michael Graham)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:1006-Legend Numismatics-Kenneth Goodman. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,643
Lot 860		1850 N-22 R3+. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. CAC Approved. Frosty steel brown and light chocolate with traces of reddish steel brown faded down from mint color in protected areas. Just a few trivial marks from choice, including a couple tiny ticks in the field right of star 2 and a speck of carbon on the bottom of the R in AMERICA. MDS, die state b. The die lines from the dentils under star 1 are gone and fresh die lapping lines cover the field inside the wreath. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#7 in the Grellman census. Very nice for the grade. The attribution and Ralls provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; none finer. The only Brown example graded by PCGS for the variety. (PCGS # 405913) . Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Dr. Philip W. Ralls. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,821
Lot 861		1851 N-2 R1. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. CAC Approved. Beautiful lustrous mint red fading to light steel brown on the highpoints, about 80% of the original mint color remaining. No spots or stains, but there is a shallow low spot covering the neck and jaw (caused by debris on the die). A similar low spot is often found on this die variety, especially in the late die state. The notable marks are a small scuff on the throat (mostly hidden by the low spot) and a dull rim nick at star 4. LDS, die state b. The die lines at the throat and inner curl are gone and the dies are well worn. Our grade is MS64+, tied for CC#6 in the Grellman census (but most of the better ones in that census have far less original mint red). The attribution and Ralls provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; none finer. (PCGS # 406652) . Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Superior 2/2/1992:1296 (lot ticket included)-Dr. Philip W. Ralls. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,645
Lot 862		1851 N-2 R1. PCGS graded MS-65+ Brown. CAC Approved. Lustrous bluish steel brown and light olive with 10-15% of the mint red remaining. No spots or stains, and the only contact marks are a couple tiny nicks just right of the mouth and a dull nick on the tip of the chin. LDS, die state b. The die lines at the throat and inner curl are gone and a very shallow low spot (caused by debris on the die) covers much of the neck. Our grade is MS63. The attribution and Ralls provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; none finer. (PCGS # 406650) . Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Dr. Philip W. Ralls. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,351
Lot 863		1851 N-12 R1 ICG graded MS63 Brown. Lustrous steel brown and light olive with faded mint red covering about 10% of the planchet, mostly on the reverse. The only marks are a tiny speck of carbon on a single dentil under the first 1 in the date and a bit of shallow crud on the rim above star 5. Nicely struck E-MDS, die state b. The die lines at the inner curl are clear but the earlier lines in the field around the date are gone. Our grade is MS60. Estimated Value $200-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $541
Lot 864		1851 N-15 R2. NGC graded MS-65 Red & Brown. Lustrous mint red mellowing to light steel brown on the highpoints with about 75% of the mint color remaining on each side. The only marks are a few minor spots of darker toning on the obverse, including one at the tip of the chin. Outstanding eye appeal. M-LDS, die state b. The two points from the main curl over the inner curl are short but remain visible. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#6 in the Grellman census. The attribution is noted on the NGC label. NGC population 2; none finer. Estimated Value $750-UP. Ex Tony Terranova-Dr. Philip W. Ralls. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,028
Lot 865		1851 N-39 R3. NGC graded MS-66 Red & Brown. Highly lustrous bluish steel brown and olive with 10% of the mint red showing on the obverse, 20% on the reverse. Satiny mint frost covers the entire surface of this cent, even the highest points of the designs. The only marks, and they are barely visible, are a small spot of slightly darker toning at the bust tip and two tiny planchet flakes on the rim above the D in UNITED. Nicely struck except for some weakness in the dentils on the right side of the obverse. E-MDS, die state a, showing the small bar near the dentils above star 3. A truly beautiful cent that offers exceptional eye appeal. Our grade is MS64+, close to MS65, and CC#1 by a small margin in the Grellman census. The attribution is noted on the NGC label. Population 1; 1 finer in 67 at NGC. Estimated Value $1,500-UP. Ex Bowers & Merena 8/2010:79-Kenneth Goodman. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,704
Lot 866		1851 N-40 R5 VF35. Glossy light to medium chocolate brown. Essentially flawless but there is some soft dirt caked into the protected areas on the reverse. This cent needs a proper bath, and the result could easily be a slightly higher grade. MDS. Tied for CC#5 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $300-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,469
Lot 867		1851 N-45 R4 EF45. Choice glossy medium chocolate brown. Very nice for the grade with only a few trivial marks. These include a couple ticks on the cheek and a tiny speck of darker toning between star 12 and the inner curl. MDS, die state a, before the second die crack on the obverse. Estimated Value $100-UP. Ex Jack Robinson, Superior 1/29/1989:1565-March Wells 4/1991-Dr. Philip W. Ralls-Colin Ralls. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $494
Lot 868		Trio of Cents, 1846-1851, all with Repunched dates. Includes 1846 N-25 R5 Tall Date with Repunched 1 MDS (b) G5, 1847 N-31 R5 Large 7 over Small 7 MDS (b) F15, and 1851/81 N-3 R1 Overdate 51 over Inverted 18 LDS (c) F15. All are slightly sharper with minor defects. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $150-UP. View details	Realized $188
Lot 869		1852 N-5 R2+ F15. Sharpness near EF40 but the planchet is covered with microscopic roughness and it has been cleaned. Partially retoned a slightly glossy olive brown and steel with ample faded artificial red remaining on both sides. Very rare LDS, die state d, with a clearly defined rim cud break from star 4 to star 5 and second one at star 6. Tied for CC#7 among those known with both cud breaks. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $176
Lot 870		1852 N-8 R2. PCGS graded MS-65 Red & Brown. CAC Approved. Very attractive lustrous mint red mellowing to light steel brown on the highpoints with 75% of the red remaining. The only defects are faint traces of old fingerprints on the obverse, mostly at the bust tip, and a small diagonal nick in the field near the bun under star 8. MDS, die state b, with a faint die crack from the curl at star 13 down to the dentils below. This variety is often found in mint state, but not with this much original mint color. Our grade is MS65, tied for CC#1 honors in the Grellman census. The attribution and Ralls provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 2 finer, 1 in 65+, 1 in 66. (PCGS # 147251) . Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Jim McGuigan 1/1988-Dr. Philip W. Ralls. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,056
Lot 871		1852 N-12 R1 Repunched 1. NGC graded MS-64 Brown. Lustrous light greenish olive with hints of light bluish steel overtone. No spots or stains, and the only mark is a small nick on the rim at star 4. A beautiful "greenie." MDS, die state b. The repunching under the base of the 1 is gone and a dull die crack connects the bust tip to star 1 (Newcomb's old #13). Our grade is MS60+. The attribution is noted on the NGC label. NGC population 9; 6 finer, 3 in 65, 3 in 66. Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex Bowers & Merena 11/1977:2108-Bowers & Merena 11/11/1999:399 (lot ticket included)-Dr. Philip W. Ralls. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $676
Lot 872		1852 N-14 R1 Repunched Date. NGC graded MS-64 Red & Brown. Mellowed mint red fading to steel brown and chocolate with at least 20% of the planchet showing underlying mint color. The only marks are a couple tiny specks of darker toning in the field under the hair bun and another on the crossbar of the E in ONE. Sharply struck EDS, die state a. The die lines from the dentils at star 2 are sharp and repunching shows on all 4 digits of the date. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#4 in the Grellman census. The attribution is noted on the NGC label. NGC population 1; none finer. The only example graded as RB by NGC for the variety. Estimated Value $400-UP. Ex Bowers & Merena 11/11/1999:400 (lot ticket included)-Dr. Philip W. Ralls. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $940
Lot 873		1852 N-15 R3. NGC graded MS-66 Red & Brown. Highly lustrous bluish steel and olive brown with nearly a third of the mint color showing, mostly on the reverse. The only marks are a trio of faint spots of slightly darker toning in the field under star 5 and a nick-like planchet chip at the top of the L in LIBERTY. This cent offers great eye appeal. Nicely struck with radial lines visible in all that stars. M-LDS, die state c. The points at NE in ONE are gone but the die lines in the space right of the Y in LIBERTY remain clear. Our grade is MS64+, very close to MS65. Second finest known of the variety in the Grellman census. The attribution is noted on the NGC label. Population 1; none finer at NGC. The only example graded by NGC for the variety. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Kenneth Goodman collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,761
Lot 874		1852 N-22 R1. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. CAC Approved. Frosty slightly mellowed mint red starting to fade to light steel brown on the highpoints points of the devices. About 90% of the mint red remains on each side and this cent offers superb eye appeal. The surfaces are covered with satiny mint luster that extends to even the highest points. The best identifying marks are a bit of light greenish olive toning on the rim at star 10 and on the rim over MER. The surfaces are virtually flawless, the only marks being a very shallow planchet void on the chin and traces of a fingerprint under the end of the wreath stem. M-LDS, die state c (Newcomb's old #9). The die lines at the inner curl are nearly gone and the die cracks on the obverse are clear. The reverse is uncracked. This is a remarkable cent, one of the most impressive late date cents seen by Grellman, regardless of the die variety. Our grade is MS66, tied for CC#3 honors in the Grellman census. The attribution and Ralls provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 finer in 65. (PCGS # 147286) . Estimated Value $1,500-UP. Ex Rodney T. Grove-Tom Morley-Dr. Philip W. Ralls. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,998
Lot 875		1852 N-22 R1. PCGS graded MS-65 Red & Brown. CAC Approved. Beautiful lustrous mint red mellowing to light steel brown on the highpoints with 75% of the red remaining on the obverse and 95% on the reverse. Unbroken satiny mint frost covers the entire planchet. A very impressive cent with outstanding eye appeal. The notable marks are a small spot of dark steel toning under the 8 in the date, faint traces of a fingerprint between stars 8 & 9, and a microscopic speck of carbon nestled against the left side of the O in ONE. M-LDS, die state c (Newcomb's old #9). The die lines at the inner curl are faint, the obverse die cracks are clear, and the reverse is uncracked. Our grade is MS65+, tied for CC#4 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Ralls provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; none finer. (PCGS # 147285) . Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Kenneth Lee in the 1930's-Randle Fairchild (via Del Bland)-Dr. Philip W. Ralls. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,115
Lot 876		1853 N-6 R1. NGC graded MS-62 Brown. Frosty light steel brown with faded mint red showing in the protected areas on both sides. No notable marks but there are traces of shallow crud in protected areas on the reverse and the luster is a bit dull. Might benefit from a proper brushing to bring out the underlying luster. E-MDS, die state a. There is a curious arc of impressed dentils along the outer edge of the rim at the top of the reverse. Our grade is AU55. The attribution is noted on the NGC label. Pop 3; 5 finer, 1 in 63, 3 in 64, 1 in 65. Estimated Value $200-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $223
Lot 877		1853 N-13 R1 Repunched 1. PCGS graded MS-64 Red & Brown. CAC Approved. Lustrous mint red fading to light steel brown on the highpoints with 70-75% of the original mint color remaining. The only marks are a small, inconspicuous splash of darker brown toning nestled under the chin and a larger splash of similar toning that catches your eye at D-S on the reverse. Otherwise this cent is just a few tiny ticks from flawless. M-LDS, die state b. The points from the E in CENT are gone but the repunching under the base of the 1 is still visible. Our grade is MS63+. The attribution and Ralls provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 1 finer in 65+. (PCGS # 403929) . Estimated Value $400-UP. Ex Del Bland-Alan Meghrig-Dr. Philip W. Ralls. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $470
Lot 878		1853 N-13 R1 Repunched 1. PCGS graded MS-64 Red & Brown. CAC Approved. Frosty mint red fading to steel brown with a third of the mint color remaining. No spots or stains, only a few light contact marks scattered over the obverse. A very shallow nick midway between the bust tip and star 1 is the best identifying mark. M-LDS, die state b. The points from E in CENT are gone but the repunching on the base of the 1 is clear. Our grade is MS63. The attribution and Ralls provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 1 finer in 65+. (PCGS # 403929) . Estimated Value $400-UP. Ex Jerry A. Bobbe-Dr. Philip W. Ralls. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $881
Lot 879		1853 N-25 R1 Repunched 1. PCGS graded MS-64+ Brown. CAC Approved. Attractive lustrous bluish steel brown and light olive with traces of faded mint red showing on both sides. A choice cent, just a few trivial marks from flawless. The notable marks are some small spots of darker toning on the reverse including one inside the bottom of the first A in AMERICA and two more hidden in the wreath below. MDS, die state b. The die lines at TE in UNITED are gone but the repunching under the base of the 1 is clear. Our grade is MS63. The attribution and Ralls provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; none finer for the variety. (PCGS # 403927) . Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex Barney Bluestone 2/26/1948:899-Ray Williamson-1983 EAC Sale, lot 509 (lot ticket included)-Dr. Philip W. Ralls. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $447
Lot 880		1853 N-25 R1 Repunched 1. NGC graded MS-64 Brown. Frosty olive brown and steel with 10% of the very faded mint red remaining. No spots, stains, or contact marks. Nicely struck MDS, die state b. The repunching under the base of the 1 remains visible. Our grade is MS63. The attribution is noted on the NGC label. NGC population 6; 10 finer, 5 in 65, 4 in 66, 1 in 67. Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex Bowers & Merena 11/11/1999:405 (lot ticket included)-Dr. Philip W. Ralls. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $646
Lot 881		1853 N-27 R2. NGC graded MS-66 Red & Brown. Beautiful, highly lustrous bluish steel brown and olive with 15% of the obverse and 30% of the reverse showing mint color. The only defects are a bit of crud nestled between the lower right points of star 6, a small carbon spot hidden under the berry left of the O in ONE, and some very shallow low spots on the neck and in the field around CENT (caused by debris on the dies). EDS, die state a. The die lines at the dentil tips under star 2 are sharp. Our grade is MS64+, CC#2 for the variety in the Grellman census. The attribution is noted on the NGC label. Population 1; none finer at NGC. The only example graded by NGC for the variety. Estimated Value $1,500-UP. Ex Kenneth Goodman collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,528
Lot 882		1854 N-6 R1. PCGS graded MS-66 Brown. CAC Approved. Choice lustrous bluish steel brown and chocolate with traces of mint red showing on both sides. A beautiful cent, nearly flawless. A light diagonal nick in the field over star 11 is the only mark. M-LDS, die state c. The die lines from the dentils at star 2 are gone and a tiny lump has formed close under the tip of the nose. Our grade is MS63+, close to MS64, and CC#1 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Ralls provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; none finer. (PCGS # 406075) . Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Jack Beymer 4/2002-Dr. Philip W. Ralls. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,170
Lot 883		1854 N-10 R2. PCGS graded MS-66 Red & Brown. CAC Approved. Frosty mint red fading to light bluish steel brown on the highpoints with 90% of the bright original mint color remaining on the obverse and two-thirds of the red showing on the reverse. The only marks are a couple very shallow low spots or planchet flakes on the cheek (as struck), a small nick just left of star 9, and a faint spot of slightly darker toning near the dentils over star 3. Very sharply struck EDS but not quite the earliest state, die state b, with a fine die crack from the rim through the C in AMERICA through the wreath to the NT in CENT. The obverse is uncracked. Our grade is MS65, tied for CC#3 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Ralls provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; none finer. (PCGS # 406089) . Estimated Value $2,000-UP. Ex John R. Pasciuti (via Bob Grellman) 6/1992-Dr. Philip W. Ralls. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,113
Lot 884		1854 N-11 R2. NGC graded MS-66 Red & Brown. Lustrous mint red fading to steel brown, about two-thirds of the mellowed mint color remaining on both sides. The surfaces are frosty and offer outstanding eye appeal. Looks flawless to the unaided eye, but a glass reveals a light vertical nick on the lower left loop of the 8 and a faint struck-through line (caused by a tiny piece of thread or wire on the die) on the front edge of the coronet. M-LDS, die state b late. The fields are covered with fine radial die flowlines. Our grade is MS65, CC#1 in the Grellman census. The attribution is noted on the NGC label. Population 1; none finer at NGC. The only example graded by NGC for the variety. Estimated Value $2,000-UP. Ex Heritage 3/2010:176-Kenneth Goodman. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,643
Lot 885		1854 N-14 R2 Repunched 4. PCGS graded MS-64+ Red. CAC Approved. Beautiful lustrous bright original mint red just starting to mellow to light steel brown on the highpoints, 90% of the mint color remaining on both sides. The surfaces of this cent are virtually flawless and it offers exceptional eye appeal. The only marks are some microscopic specks of darker steel toning scattered over the obverse including one on the right edge of the nostril. M-LDS, die state b. The die lines from the dentils over NI in UNITED are gone and the repunching inside the triangle of the 4 is dull but visible. Our grade is MS65, tied for CC#2 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Ralls provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; none finer. The only example graded by PCGS for the variety. (PCGS # 406102) . Estimated Value $1,500-UP. Ex Superior 2/2/1992:1315 (via Tony Terranova)-Dr Philip W. Ralls. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,055
Lot 886		1855 N-4 R1 Upright 55. PCGS graded MS-65 Red. CAC Approved. Blazing lustrous bright mint red just starting to mellow on the highest points, 95% of the original color remaining on each side. There are a few small spots of dark toning on both sides, including one on the right end of the eyebrow and another between the A & M in AMERICA, plus a shallow planchet flake void on the front edge of the neck (as struck). Sharply struck EDS, die state a, before any die cracks or rim cuds. A common variety in mint state but this is one of the very best. Our grade is MS65. The attribution and Ralls provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 finer in 65+. (PCGS # 406155) . Estimated Value $2,000-UP. Ex Kenneth Lee in the 1930's-Randle Fairchild (via Del Bland)-Dr. Philip W. Ralls. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,760
Lot 887		1855 N-4 R1 Upright 55. PCGS graded MS-66 Brown. The obverse is lustrous bluish steel and olive with generous traces of faded mint color in protected areas. The reverse is lustrous bright original mint red fading to steel brown with nearly two-thirds of the red remaining. The only marks are a tiny speck of darker toning close under the lower right point of star 4 and a tick in the field left of star 11. Sharply struck EDS, die state a. Our grade is MS64. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. Population 1; none finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 406154) . Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Kenneth Goodman collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,645
Lot 888		1855 N-7 R1 Upright 55 MS60. Lustrous uniform medium brown with a few peeps of mint red showing on the reverse. Essentially flawless, free of spots, stains, or contact marks. M-LDS, die state c, with a fine die crack through UN to the dentils over the adjacent I. Estimated Value $200-UP. Ex Del Bland-Colin Ralls. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $823
Lot 889		1855 N-9 R1 Italic 55, Knob-on-Ear. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. CAC Approved. Very attractive uniform lustrous steel brown with underlying faded mint red covering at least 15% of the planchet. Essentially a flawless example of this popular "Redbook" variety. No spots or stains, and the only mark is a dull, very light nick on the rim over the C in AMERICA. M-LDS, die state f. The "Knob" break under the T in LIBERTY is bold and the segment under the adjacent Y is rising. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#3. And the strong "Knob" break on this piece is a big plus. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 finer in 66. (PCGS # 403958) . Estimated Value $1,500-UP. Ex Stack's Bowers Galleries 3/2012:1359-Kenneth Goodman. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,169
Lot 890		Trio of 1855 Cents with Italic 55. Includes N-9 Knob-on-Ear MDS VF20, N-9 Knob-on-Ear LDS (f) VF35, and N-10 MDS EF45. All glossy brown and chocolate. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $150-UP. View details	Realized $341
Lot 891		1855 N-10 R1 Italic 55. PCGS graded MS-65 Red & Brown. CAC Approved. Frosty mint red fading to light steel brown, nearly 75% of the mint color remaining. Sharply struck and very attractive. The only notable marks are a faint horizontal planchet void at star 4, a dull nick on the tip of the nose, two tiny spots of carbon at the dentils over UN in UNITED, and a couple more over that E. EDS, die state a. A sharp, beautiful example of the popular "Italic 55" type. Our grade is MS64. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 1 finer in 66. (PCGS # 406175) . Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Kenneth Goodman collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,528
Lot 892		1855 N-10 R1 Italic 55. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. Very attractive lustrous bluish steel brown and light olive with faded mint red covering the protected areas on the reverse. Satiny mint frost covers both sides of this cent and it offers outstanding eye appeal. Choice frosty light olive and bluish steel with generous traces of faded mint color remaining on the reverse. The only marks are a shallow planchet void on the rim at star 12 and a tiny nick on the rim under star 13. EDS, die state b. Star #6 is very faint thanks to a die clog in that area (the so-called 12-Star die state). Minor clogging is starting to show on the bust tip and star 1 as that area of the die is accumulating debris as well. A beautiful example that is very sharply struck everywhere except for the clogs mentioned. Our grade is MS63+. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. Population 3; none finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 406174) . Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/18/2001:2547-McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/24/2003:525-Paul Gerrie, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 5/27/2012:90-Kenneth Goodman. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,175
Lot 893		1855 N-12 R1 Upright 55. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. CAC Approved. Choice glossy medium brown and light chocolate. Underlying mint luster covers the planchet and the eye appeal of this cent is outstanding. The only defects are a couple small nicks well hidden on star 3 and a couple faint contact marks in the field over star 12. E-MDS, die state a late. The die lines at the inner curl are weak but still visible. Our grade is MS62. The attribution and Ralls provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; none finer. (PCGS # 406176) . Estimated Value $750-UP. Ex Dr. Philip W. Ralls. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,028
Lot 894		1856 N-6 R1 Upright 5. PCGS graded MS-65 Red & Brown. CAC Approved. Lustrous mint red fading to bluish steel brown with half the mint color remaining. The only defects are a few trivial spots of darker toning on the obverse including one on top of star 7 and a tiny one just right of the bottom of the hair bun. Sharply struck EDS die state a, with several fine die lines in the field at OF-A. A beautiful cent. Illustrated on the color plate in the December 1984 Floyd T. Starr sale catalog. Our grade is MS64+. The attribution and Ralls provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; none finer. (PCGS # 404589) . Estimated Value $800-UP. Ex Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 12/4/1984:1949 (lot ticket included)-Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/1988:757 (lot ticket included)-Dr. Philip W. Ralls. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,293
Lot 895		1856 N-6 R1 Upright 5. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. CAC Approved. Lustrous mint red fading to bluish steel brown with about 25% of the faded red remaining, mostly on the reverse. Frosty and attractive. The only marks are a few small spots of darker toning on the obverse, including one in the center of the neck and another on the lower point of star 12. Sharply struck EDS, die state a. The fine die lines at OF-A are clear. Our grade is MS63+. The attribution and Ralls provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; none finer. (PCGS # 404588) . Estimated Value $700-UP. Ex Dr. Philip W. Ralls. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,087
Lot 896		1856 N-10 R1 Upright 5. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. CAC Approved. Glossy light olive and steel brown with 10% of the mint red showing. This cent offers excellent eye appeal with only a few trivial marks. The notable ones are a speck of darker toning at the dentils left of star 3 and a tiny pinprick high on the cheek near the hair. EDS, die state a, with a sharp die line up from the dentils just left of the date. A very shallow low spot covers much of the neck (caused by debris on the die). Our grade is MS62. The attribution and Ralls provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; none finer. The only example graded by PCGS for the variety. (PCGS # 403961) . Estimated Value $700-UP. Ex Bowers & Merena 11/11/1999:414 (lot ticket included)-Dr. Philip W. Ralls. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,880
Lot 897		1856 N-14 R1 Italic 5. PCGS graded MS-65 Red & Brown. CAC Approved. Frosty mint red fading to light steel brown with 75% of the mint color remaining. Essentially flawless, void of any notable spots, stains, or contact marks. The strike is above average for this variety, about as good as they come. The dies were not in perfect axial alignment when striking this variety (the die faces were not parallel) causing weakness on the coronet tip and on the stars above the head. These areas are slightly weak on this example, but the weakness is minimal. MDS, die state b. The short bar under the right side of the 8 is gone and the fields are covered with fine radial flowlines. A far above average example of this variety. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#5 in the Grellman census. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. Population 1; none finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 406211) . Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Bowers & Merena 1/9/2005:32-Kenneth Goodman. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,410
Lot 898		1856 N-21 R2 Italic 5. NGC graded MS-66 Brown. Beautiful, highly lustrous bluish steel and olive brown with generous traces of faded mint red showing on the reverse. This cent offers great eye appeal. The satiny mint frost is unbroken covering even the highest points of the designs. The only defects are a shallow planchet flake near the dentils right of star 7 and several more on the rim over UNIT, all as struck. E-MDS, die state a. The die line from the dentils to the top of the second S in STATES is clear. Noyes photo #31227. Our grade is MS63+, very close to MS64, and CC#3 in the Grellman census. The attribution is noted on the NGC label. Population 1; 1 finer in 67 at NGC. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Darwin B. Palmer, Jr. 12/1986-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:1293-Kenneth Goodman. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,880
Lot 899		1856 N-22 R5 Italic 5. PCGS graded AU-58. Attractive frosty medium brown and light chocolate. Nicely struck and attractive showing only very light friction on the highpoints. No notable defects. EDS showing fine die polishing lines in the obverse fields. Our grade is EF45+, close to AU50. CC#5 in the Grellman census. The attribution is shown on the PCGS label. Pop 2; none finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 406229) . Estimated Value $1,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,115

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