Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 8

Coin and Currency Auction

Early Large Cents

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 249		1793. Flowing Hair Cent. Chain reverse, "AMERICA" in legend. Sheldon-2, Rarity-4. . S-2. PCGS graded AU-55 and Del Bland graded AU-50. With slight blunt striking on the highest parts of the hair. Superb dark chocolate brown surfaces. On the forehead is a tiny nick, another is well hidden on the edge of the hair behind the eye and right of UNITED is an almost unnoticeable edge dent, these mentioned for the sake of accuracy. An incredible cent worth of a home in the finest of collections. Tied for sixth finest with one other example. Estimated Value $75,000-UP. Ex: From a little old lady who carried the coin in her purse; Sotheby's (London) #LN5588 10/95:1392; William P. Paul (American Heritage Minting) 8/16/96; Denis W. Loring; John B. MacDonald. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 250		1793. Flowing Hair Cent. Chain reverse, "AMERICA" in legend. Sheldon-3, low Rarity-3. . S-3. Del Bland graded Fine-15. The obverse has a long, wide planchet defect in the lower right obverse field near the rim, and another very small one on the reverse. On both sides are a few minor nicks and scratches consistent with the grade. Medium dark steel brown with lighter brown undertones. This coin has appealing surfaces and color, the obverse fields are a bit lighter in color than the devices and there is a slightly darker area below Liberty's lowest curls. As to the planchet flaw, it is not too deep, and has the appearance of a long flake of metal which has fallen from the coin after striking. Located near the rim, the flaw is somewhat hidden, and does not affect the devices on either side. On the reverse, the tiny planchet flaw is located on the outside of the chain link nearest the E of ONE. A pair of very minor scratches are noted on the E of AMERICA, and there is a tiny pit on the lower right base of the M of the same word. Sheldon notes that this is the commonest chain cent, but one that is seldom found in very high grades. The leaning "R" obverse and "AMERICA" spelled out reverse is found on about one half of the chain cents known. Keep in mind that the chain cents were the very first coins produced at the new Philadelphia Mint on March 1-12, 1793, as money was not available to pay for the required bond which would allow Mint employees to coin silver or gold coins. The need for coinage was very great in the new country, as 1793 began a large mix of foreign coins, state issues, tokens and an array of paper money (which circulated at a discount to face value) served as the primary circulating medium. Many transactions were by barter, trading goods for goods or services. The 1793 chain cent dies were prepared by Chief Coiner Henry Voigt, with letter punches by Jacob Bay. No Chief Engraver had yet been found, thus the dies needed to be simple in design, with low relief and plenty of blank space in the central areas as the hand presses in use were small and unable to fully strike complex designs. Even boarders were simple raised lips, without beading or ornamentation, which allowed the coins to wear easily, and apparently not stack. Die steel was of poor quality, and seldom lasted for more than 30,000 coins, often far less. The coinage of these was halted simply because the Mint ran out of planchets on March 12. Public reaction to the new cents was poor, within a week of their release the chain cents were ridiculed in the press, and Director David Rittenhouse ordered the design changed for the next issue of cents before any more were coined. Certainly one of the most historic American coins, the very first regular issue from the new Philadelphia Mint. Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,500. Ex. Howard R. Newcomb; J.C. Morgenthau & Co #458, 2/45:3 at $51. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $8,050
Lot 251		1793 Flowing Hair Cent. Wreath reverse, vine and bars edge. . S-9. Del Bland graded VF-20. Sharpness of Very Fine 30 but faintly porous with an edge dent left of L of LIBERTY, a long scratch along the dentils in the same area and two more long, ancient scratches through the lower face that blend well into the patina. Dark olive with light high points. This is a very appealing cent despite the minor problems noted, the rim bump is very light, and the scratch on the upper left can scarcely be seen with a glass. The scratches on Liberty's face are well hidden by time and circulation, and are barely noticeable. If you have been looking for a high grade example of this variety, or need this important type, then this would make a very desirable acquisition for the advanced numismatist. The surfaces are far better than one would expect for the grade. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,500. View details	Realized $4,600
Lot 252		1793 Flowing Hair Cent. Wreath reverse, vine and bars edge. . S-10. Del Bland graded VF-20. Sharpness of Extremely Fine 40 but uniformly porous with a few very small pit marks on both sides, most noticeable on the neck. Darkish steel brown. The coin is appealing despite the minor porosity. Minimal handling marks are visible, and the surfaces are well preserved on both sides. An important and popular variety, and certain to attract attention, especially with the Newcomb collection pedigree. As 1793 continued, more planchets were made for coining, and new dies were engraved by Adam Eckfeldt. These wreath cents were coined from April through July of 1793, as a direct response to public opinion, and remain immensely popular today. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500. Ex Howard R. Newcomb; J. C. Morganthau & Co., #458, 2/45:11 at $70. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,105
Lot 253		1793 Flowing Hair Cent. Wreath reverse, vine and bars edge. . S-10. Del Bland graded Fine-15. Sharpness of Very Fine 25 but uniformly and lightly porous, otherwise completely free from any defects. Dark olive, slightly lighter on the hair and not unattractive. This is a later die state than the other example in this sale, we note the "injured rim" is present across from Liberty's face, and the reverse has the rim break over NITE of UNITED. Aside from the light porosity, the coin is very well preserved and certain to generate excitement from true collectors who can appreciate the ample history offered from a well preserved Wreath Cent. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,250. Ex. Ira S. Reed, privately 10/17/44. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,335
Lot 254		1793 Liberty Cap Cent. Liberty cap. . S-14. Del Bland graded VG-8. Sharpness of Fine 15 but very lightly porous, an "X" scratch has been partially burnished off the center of the obverse and through the wreath are two long scratches. Dark steel brown with traces of a dark red color on the reverse. In mid-1793 Mint Director David Rittenhouse began searching for an artist capable of creating a primary device punch (like the head of Liberty) to manufacture nearly identical dies. Rittenhouse had seen cameo portraits by Joseph Wright, the famous portraitist of Philadelphia. The talent in Wright's portraits was obvious, and soon Mint officials engaged Wright to engrave the head punch for what became the Liberty Cap cents. Wright engraved a head punch, which could be used to create many similar dies, thwarting possible counterfeiting. However, Wright died of yellow fever on September 12 or 13, 1793, just days before his design was employed to coin cents on September 18. Only 11,056 were coined in all, the first die pairing apparently this obverse die with the bisecting crack. None are known without the crack, and the die possibly split during the experimental hardening process or very early in the coining process. Wright's Liberty Cap punch was also used on a few 1794 obverse dies ("head of 1793"), and Robert Scot and other workmen at the Mint copied the head punch design, and added final engraving touches such as the date, lettering and details on the wreath, as well as creating a new head punch in 1794. While the "X" on the obverse has been partially removed, it is not offensive. On the reverse, the long scratch extends from the left side of the second T in STATES through the E of ONE to the wreath in a straight line. As stated in Breen's Encyclopedia "The Liberty Caps are the most famous of the 1793 cents and possibly the most prized of all large cents." Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,500. Ex. Ira S. Reed, privately, 11/13/44 at $100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,520
Lot 255		1794 Liberty Cap Cent. "Head of 1793". . S-18B. PCGS graded VF-25 and Del Bland graded Very Good 8. Slightly sharper but cleaned and retoned to a medium light brown with traces of a light golden color around Miss Liberty and dark gray on the obverse high points and throughout the reverse. Opposite the forehead, across the pole and left of OF are scratches and most of UNITED is nearly worn smooth. Die sinking below ED. An outstanding example of this extremely popular variety which employs the head of 1793 and was struck very early in the Philadelphia Mint's history. An important coin even in moderate grade. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. Ex: Chris Victor-McCawley 2/87. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,680
Lot 256		1794 Liberty Cap Cent. "Head of 1793". Sheldon-19b, High Rarity-4. . S-19b. PCGS graded AU-55 and Del Bland graded VF-25. With numerous pinpoint planchet defects in the obverse fields. Five points sharper but below BE of LIBERTY is a fine scratch and below 1 in the date is an edge dent. Appealing medium chocolate brown with a trace of olive on the right half of both sides. This is an exceptional example of this greatly coveted variety. Tied for eighth finest known with three others. Estimated Value $14,000 - 16,000. Ex: Purchased from a coin shop in Peoria, Illinois by Jerry W. Wienzierl, Jr. 2/7/99; Thomas D. Reynolds 3/1999: Denis W. Loring 2/2000; Robert C. Clark; 2000 ANA (Bowers and Merena Galleries):215. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 257		1794 Liberty Cap Cent. "Head of 1793". . S-20b. Del Bland graded About Good-3. Heavy scratches through the nose, above the head, on the cap and a few right of the date, otherwise very long, fine ones on the reverse. Dark olive steel in color. Rare and desirable despite its problems. Estimated Value $175 - 300. View details	Realized $219
Lot 258		1794 Liberty Cap Cent. Sheldon-24, Rarity-1. . S-24. PCGS graded MS-61 Brown, and Del Bland graded VF-35. Choice, glossy, medium chocolate brown surfaces with a light olive area through the eye and a small dark olive spot near the lower end of the cap. Well struck and centered, the surfaces nearly pristine. A perfect cent for a date set or a high grade type set. Another lovely coin for the collector who appreciates high grade copper. Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,500. Ex: Mike Follett Rare Coin Co. 8/75; Del Bland; Myles Z. Gerson; Denis W. Loring; Jack H. Robinson, Superior Galleries 1/89:38; Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz 2/89. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,830
Lot 259		1794 Liberty Cap Cent. . S-24. PCGS graded AU-55 and Del Bland graded VF-35. Sharpness of About Uncirculated-50 but the surfaces are not perfectly smooth, below the lowest curl is a heavy edge dent, on the obverse is a long, light edge dent with two others on the reverse, on the neck are two faint scratches and over the left top of N in UNITED is a nick. Dark chocolate brown. An opportunity for the advanced specialist to purchase another high grade example from this advanced collection of 1794 pieces. Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,500. Ex: Superior Galleries 10/91:678; Larry Briggs Rare Coins; David Henderson (Whittier Coins); Superior Galleries Douglas F. Bird. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 260		1794 Liberty Cap Cent. "Head of 1794". . S-24. Del Bland graded VG-7. Sharpness of Fine-12 but uniformly and finely porous. Dark steel with lighter high points. Estimated Value $175 - 250. View details	Realized $322
Lot 261		1794 Liberty Cap Cent. "Head of 1794". . S-36. Del Bland graded VG-8. Sharpness of Fine-12 but covered with a heavy, dull, dark olive patina, most of the high points being rubbed to a light brown color. Estimated Value $750 - 1,500. Ex: M & G Auctions 1/96:146; Stuart "Mac" MacDonald; Heritage Numismatic Auctions: 9/97:5060. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 262		1794 Liberty Cap Cent. "Head of 1794". . S-41. Sharpness of Fine-12 but counterstamped. Counterstamped with a very large P on the cap. On the obverse are a few heavy edge dents, on the reverse are some scratches and at E in ONE are three cuts. Medium brown. No doubt the "P" stands for Perkins or maybe Philadelphia, who knows? One to research and enjoy. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 263		1794 Liberty Cap Cent. . S-42. Del Bland graded Fine-15. Sharpness of Very Fine 25 but lightly rough with a small nick above E in STATES. Sharply struck and fairly pleasing to the unaided eye. Estimated Value $900 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $776
Lot 264		1794 Liberty Cap Cent. . S-43. Del Bland graded EF-45. Sharpness of About Uncirculated-50 with lovely light to medium chocolate brown surfaces that exhibit a very small pit mark behind the lower end of the cap, a small diagonal nick on the cheek, a light edge dent at K3 on the obverse and two long, vertical, microscopic scratches through the left central reverse. Late die state. Very attractive and very impressive. Tied with several others for seventh finest known. PCGS graded AU-53 but broken out of the slab. The obverse is cracked through the date and another crack at the back of the cap, the reverse has a heavy die crack through the U of UNITED, which bisects that letter and continues up to the leaves below the first T in STATES. Don't miss this one, if you are a serious 1794 connoisseur. Estimated Value $4,500 - 6,500. Ex: Heritage Numismatic Auctions 2/92:1431; unknown; Heritage Numismatic Auctions 6/97:5930. View details	Realized $6,038
Lot 265		1794 Liberty Cap Cent. . S-44. PCGS graded AU-50. A prototype for the grade. Splendid medium light chocolate brown surfaces with hints of darker brown around the devices. There are a few trivial signs of handling, none serious or worthy of mention. Late die state with pronounced cracks obverse and reverse. An excellent coin for the date or type collector. One of the nicest large cents in this sale. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,255
Lot 266		1794 Liberty Cap Cent. Starred reverse. Sheldon-48, Rarity-5. Fifth Finest Known. . S-48. PCGS graded VF-30 and Del Bland graded VF-20. Medium dark chocolate brown with traces of microscopic porosity scattered around the obverse, a horizontal pin scratch far below C in CENT and an edge dent between O and F. Perfectly centered and sharply struck, all the stars boldly visible. This variety, the most famous of the entire large cent series, is clearly the highlight of this sale. It is the fifth finest known, fourth finest available to collectors as one of the examples graded VF-25 is in the ANS collection and is permanently off the market. Another example graded VF-30 is very sharp, but has serious defects making the piece offered here more desirable. The condition census is as follows: 1). VF-35 (formerly graded EF-40) John W. Adams-Bowers and Ruddy Galleries, FPL, 1982:43 2). VF-30 (EF-45 but with planchet defects and edge dents), Garrett--Johns Hopkins University 3). VF-25 ANS Collection 4). VF-25 Jackman--Sheldon--R.E. Naftzger, Jr. 5). The coin offered here 6). F-15 Dorothy Paschal Collection 7). F-15 Dr. French:29--T. James Clark Two more at F-12 Years may come and go before a similar specimen is offered. Long time collectors may remember when the spectacular Adams specimen was offered in 1982, at that time the economy was in deep recession, and most collectors could not scrape together much money for their collections. Unless you had a huge reserve fund for "special" coins that appear infrequently, and could write a substantial check, that would be another opportunity lost. Today, in 2001 the economy is in much better shape, many collectors have substantial investments aside from their collections, and more numismatists are able to afford such a coin. Owning such a piece will put your collection squarely on the map with the great collections of the past, and future. Of course, rarity and quality of this magnitude will not come cheap, it never does, good market, bad market, quality always sells for a premium. It appears that the ninety four tiny stars were engraved in the reverse die before the dentils. Some of the stars are covered over by the dentils, and if the stars were added later, they likely would have been placed between the dentils. Much speculation has been written and discussed as to why the stars are there. No answer or theory has proven definitive on the matter. What is clear to all, is that these ninety four tiny stars embody all the charm and charisma that make collecting early coppers one of the most popular and spiritually rewarding pursuits in numismatics. Estimated Value $60,000-UP. Ex: Samuel A. Bispham; S. H. Chapman 2/1880:162; John W. Hazeltine collection; John W. Hazeltine 3/1881:771: C.T. Whitman; S. H. and H. Chapman 8/1893:826; Dr. Thomas Hall 9/7/09; Virgil M. Brand, 1934; Armin W. Brand; New Netherlands Coin Co. #34 10/51:579; Willard C. Blaisdell 9/74; Del Bland 1/2/85; Jack H. Robinson; Superior Galleries 1/89:84: Douglas F. Bird. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $66,125
Lot 267		1794 Liberty Cap Cent. Sheldon-50, High Rarity-5. . S-50. PCGS graded EF-40 and Del Bland graded VF-20. Five points sharper but numerous very small handling marks on both sides plus a larger one on the cap. Natural medium chocolate brown surfaces, well struck and perfectly centered with undamaged edges. Tied for eighth Finest Known. This is a very important cent for die variety collectors as four of the examples listed higher in the Condition Census are either off the market or heavily damaged. This variety is usually found in a perfect die state, not so on this example, we note a small but significant obverse die crack extending parallel to the rim through the tip of Liberty's bust, up through and beyond the pole into the field, and lower from the bust tip (faintly at the end near the 4) to the lower tip of the serif of the 4 in the date. An exciting coin that possesses all the charm and rarity that make collecting early cents such a wonderful challenge. Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. Ex: Charles J. DuPont, Stack's 9/54:75; Herbert M. Oechsner, Stack's 9/88:46; Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $8,625
Lot 268		1794 Liberty Cap Cent. . S-51. Del Bland graded VG-10. Sharpness of Very Fine-20, but somewhat uniformly porous with an edge dent at the end of the pole and scratches on Liberty and at ED S. Dark olive steel brown. Estimated Value $500 - 800. View details	Realized $368
Lot 269		1794 Liberty Cap Cent. "Head of 1794". . S-54. Del Bland graded VF-20. More than five points sharper but on the chin is a short, thin scratch, over the first S in STATES is a very small edge nick and traces of ancient corrosion exist around many devices, mostly on the reverse. Medium light brown with dark olive tones and somewhat glossy from a protective coat of wax applied decades ago. In the sweep of time many great collections are formed and eventually sold. This collection however, is one of the finest we have ever seen. Formed nearly sixty years ago and very carefully preserved, these coins have scarcely seen the light of day since WWII. Here is a perfect example, a lovely brown large cent, clean surfaces and free of the fads and abuse of the last three decades in coins. An excellent coin for the discriminating collector. Estimated Value $750 - 1,250. Ex. James G. Macallister, 6/6/44 at $15. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,553
Lot 270		1794 Liberty Cap Cent. "Head of 1794". . S-55. PCGS graded MS-63 and Del Bland graded AU-55. With small planchet defects, mostly in the lower left obverse field. Lovely medium chocolate brown with a small edge dent over TA in STATES and very impressive. Edge blundered ONE HUNDRED A DOLLAR. Second finest known behind the MS-60 Hines-Sheldon example. A truly lovely coin that boasts even color, a sharp strike and choice surfaces. Only a handful of coins are known of this date is such high grade, making this a truly wonderful opportunity for the advance numismatist. There are several superb coins offered in this sale, and we expect many collectors to come away with a prize or two like this lot. Many of these coins were put away over a decade ago, and the probably won't be offered again for many years to come. A dream coin to own. Estimated Value $15,000-UP. Ex: Paul S. Seitz F.P.L. 11/46; R. E. Naftzger, Jr.; New Netherlands Coin Co. 11/73:376; John W. Adams 9/74; Robinson S. Brown, Jr.; Superior Galleries 9/86:74. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 271		1794 Liberty Cap Cent. . S-55. Del Bland graded Fine-15. With weak striking on most of the letters in UNITED STATES Sharpness of Very Fine 20 but on both sides are edge dents, the worst over NI. Cleaned and retoned to a light steel tan color. Much better than the description sounds, and worth a strong bid from specialists in early copper. The edge dents are minor on the obverse, and not too distracting on the reverse either. Estimated Value $500 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 272		1794 Liberty Cap Cent. . S-56. Del Bland graded VF-30. With weak striking at UNI. Five points sharper but the obverse has been cleaned and nicely retoned to a light medium brown color, the reverse being a natural medium brown with a dark area over the first A in AMERICA. In addition, on the left obverse edge are two very small dents and on each side are a couple of minor abrasions. Quite appealing and certain to attract active bidding from variety specialists. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,530
Lot 273		1794 Liberty Cap Cent. "Head of 1794". Sheldon-60, High Rarity-3. . S-60. PCGS graded AU-50 and Del Bland graded VF-35. Excellent medium dark steel brown surfaces marred only by a couple of tiny nicks including one opposite the chin and a light edge dent on the lower reverse. Called Very Fine-30 by Dr. Sheldon in Early American Cents but this coin qualifies as five points better. Tied for sixth finest known with five other examples. The reverse is plated in the 1910 Elder-Gilbert book. H-23 on the edge in white ink, now hidden by the PCGS holder. A beautiful cent, by any standards, the tiny tick before Liberty's chin is scarcely noticeable, and the surfaces are very choice indeed. The color is uniform throughout, and this coin does not have the usual surface problems seen on so many early coppers. Struck from sharply clashed dies, with leaves above the back of Liberty's head, and her hair curls visible around the leaves on the reverse. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. Ex. W. W. Hays, 1900-Charles Steigerwalt; 1906-Charles G. Zug; Lyman H. Low 3/07:35 $4.75; Thomas L. Elder; E. Gilbert; Thomas L. Elder #44 10/10:35 $18; H.O.Granberg; William H. Woodin; The United States Coin Co., 5/15: 120 $11; Howard R. Newcomb; J.C. Morgenthau & Co. #458 2/45:52 at $27. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,750
Lot 274		1794 Liberty Cap Cent. . S-63. Del Bland graded VF-25. Sharpness of Extremely Fine 40 but the entire obverse rim shows evidence of being filed down and in the field opposite Liberty are two very long, hairline scratches. Cleaned and retoned to a darkish steel color with a huge dark red area on the lower left reverse and small spots right of Y and over F where corrosion was removed. Still a beautiful cent which possesses a lot of charm. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,800. Ex: Willard C. Blaisdell; Henry A. Sternberg; M. H. Bolender M.B.S. #190 3/56:1565; R. E. Naftzger, Jr; Robert Gildred; Kagin's Numismatic Auctions #331 10/83: 1012; Larry Hanks (Hanks & Associates); Kenneth Alterman; Larry Hanks (Hanks & Associates); Bowers & Merena 1/95:1077; Larry Hanks (Hanks & Associates); Bowers and Merena 11/98"1057. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 275		1794 Liberty Cap Cent. "Head of 1794". Sheldon-71, Rarity-2. . S-71. PCGS graded AU-58 and Del Bland graded AU-55. Medium steel brown with traces of faded mint red, mostly in the obverse, and a magnificent cent. Kept from full mint state by light wear on the highest part of the hair and several light scrapes hidden on the edge over RICA and the fraction. Careless handling resulted in traces of raw copper being visible on the rims on both sides. Eventually this will tone to a natural color. Pristine surfaces, beautiful color and a delight to behold. Tied with one other for third finest known. Estimated Value $25,000-UP. Ex: Major Sir Rowland Denys Guy Winn, M.C. 4th Baron St. Oswald; Christie, Manson & Woods, Ltd. (London) 10/64:164; A. H. Baldwin & Sons, Ltd. (London); Lester Merkin; C. Douglas Smith, 1965; Alfred Bonard; Henry J. Berube (New England Coin Co.); Alan Weinberg 2/79; Del Bland 5/13/86; Herman Halpern 12/26/86; C. Douglas Smith; Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz; Dr. Allen Bennett. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 276		1795 Liberty Cap Cent. Plain edge. NGC graded Fair-2 Brown, and Del Bland graded FR-2. Double struck with the outline of a second bust plainly visible opposite the neck. Struck somewhat off center with a few long scratches on both sides. Medium dark olive brown. We also note a second 5 from the original strike near the pole. An interesting error in a moderate grade. Estimated Value $250-UP. View details	Realized $219
Lot 277		1795 Liberty Cap Cent. Lettered edge. . S-73. PCGS graded VF-25 and Del Bland graded F-12. Slightly sharper but lightly porous with faint evidence of smoothing, mostly on the obverse, and visible only under magnification, plus a minor scratch opposite the face. Dark olive with brown high points. Tied for eighth finest known with two others. A rare coin in this grade, and firmly in the top twelve Condition Census for the variety. The surfaces do show light porosity, while the devices are mostly lighter brown in color and generally smooth where worn. Only one coin is significantly better, the rest generally fall in Fine or below condition for the variety. Therefore, waiting for a better one is not likely to be fruitful. An important coin that has been tucked away for nearly 56 years. Estimated Value $750 - 1,500. Ex. Howard R. Newcomb; J. C. Morgenthau & Co. #458, 2/45:75 at $20. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,955
Lot 278		1795 Liberty Cap Cent. Lettered edge. . S-75. Del Bland graded VG-7. Appealing medium brown with edge dents at the end of the cap, over L and over F plus a few surface handling marks consistent with the grade. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Realized $437
Lot 279		1795 Liberty Cap Cent. Plain edge. . S-76b. PCGS graded AU-55 and Del Bland graded VF-35. ONE CENT high in wreath. Sharpness of Extremely Fine 45, but on Liberty and elsewhere on the obverse are numerous faint scratches visible with a glass, and there is some weak striking on O of OF. Medium light brown with light olive overtones. The weakness on OF is caused by the bust point on Liberty, which is opposite that area on the obverse. As to the faint scratches, they are barely perceptible with a 10 X loupe, obviously old and toned over, and also didn't bother the graders at PCGS. We do recommend personal inspection before the sale so any potential buyer is fully aware of this coins particular qualities and problems. Splendid light brown color and worthy of a strong bid despite its minor problems. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500. Ex. James G. Macallister, circa 1945 at $40. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,243
Lot 280		1795 Liberty Cap Cent. Plain edge. . S-76b. Del Bland graded VF-25. Sharpness of VF-35 but on both sides are some small nicks and edge dents, the worst being over RI of AMERICA. Medium light steel brown and off center to the left. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,610
Lot 281		1795 Liberty Cap Cent. Plain edge. . S-76b. Del Bland graded VF-20. With a huge straight edge planchet clip opposite the face and struck on a heavier than normal planchet (probably cut down at the Mint to conform to the correct weight). Sharpness of Extremely Fine-40 but the edges on both sides exhibit numerous small edge dents and on the obverse are a few tiny nicks. Cleaned and nicely retoned to a darkish steel tan color. Estimated Value $350 - 500. Ex: Stack's 9/72:568; Allen F. Lovejoy; Stack's 10/82:615; unknown; Bowers and Merena 9/88:3220; Jack H. Robinson; McLaughlin + Robinson Coins #4385 2/89:104; Robinson S. Brown, Jr.; McCawley + Grellman Auctions #4:43: Thomas D. Reynolds; Bowers and Merena 11/94:3348. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 282		1795 Liberty Cap Cent. Plain edge. . S-77. Sharpness of VF-30 but slightly porous and lightly cleaned. This coin has a very nice appearance, with medium brown color with darker areas of toning which highlight the devices. Cleaned and nicely retoned with light porosity on both sides. The edges show some marks, none deep or large, but chewy comes to mind. On the reverse there are some hairline scratches where something has been removed over ONE and near OF. Better than we make it sound. Estimated Value $500 - 700. View details	Realized $805
Lot 283		1796 Liberty Cap Cent. Sheldon-89, Rarity-3. Del Bland graded VF-30. With some small planchet pit marks on the obverse and a small planchet clip visible mostly on the reverse. Pleasing glossy dark olive surfaces covered with a protective coat of wax. Tied for finest known with three other pieces, the Proskey-Hines coin formerly graded VF-35 now being called VF-30. One of the highlights of the Benson Collection, this is one of the more challenging varieties to locate in high grades. For some reason, no S-89s survived better than the coin offered here. Struck a bit off-center on the obverse towards 9 o'clock, and off-center on the reverse towards 7 o'clock. Excellent surfaces that show only faint signs of handling, and none of the usual heavy marks, digs or scratches that are so often encountered on coins of this grade or lower. Certain to be fought over by specialists in copper, and worthy of a strong bid. This one comes with the small square white box with gold lining and cotton liner inside. Estimated Value $5,000-UP. Ex: Dr. George P. French 3/21/29; B. Max Mehl F.P.L., 1929:108 at $40; T. James Clarke, 1944; B. Max Mehl; B. Max Mehl M.B.S. #106 6/45:1656 at $45. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,600
Lot 284		1796 Liberty Cap Cent. . S-84. Del Bland graded Good-5. A mint error with the outline of a second cap appearing above the primary strike and doubling on top of the head although far less prominent. Darkish steel brown with much lighter high points, a couple of ancient scratches on the neck and shoulder and a tiny edge dent at K8 on the reverse, the date weak. A pretty coin that should please most collectors. Estimated Value $200 - 275. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $368
Lot 285		1796 Liberty Cap Cent. . S-86. Del Bland graded Fine-12. Sharpness of Very Fine-25, but lightly porous, some fine pitting at LI and a burnished area at the lower left reverse. Medium dark steel brown. Estimated Value $750 - 1,500. Ex: G. Lee Kuntz; Douglas F. Bird; Gary Ruttenberg; M + G Auctions 8/96:112; Stuart "Mac" MacDonald; Heritage Numismatic Auctions 8/97:5092. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $546
Lot 286		1796 Liberty Cap Cent. . S-91. PCGS graded AU-53 and Del Bland graded VF-35. Five points sharper but on both sides are some very small edge dents and on the back of the cap is a long nick. Pleasant medium dark chocolate brown surfaces that are somewhat glossy. Lovely for the grade assigned and well worth a strong bid. The final Liberty Cap variety. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,500. Ex: W.W.C. Wilson; Wayte Raymond for the Anderson Galleries #1996 11/25:206; Carl Wurtzbach; unknown; L & B Coins 4/77; Thomas D. Reynolds 5/7/92; Robinson S. Brown, Jr.; Superior Stamp & Coin Co. 1/96:126. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,038
Lot 287		1796 Liberty Cap Cent. . S-91. Del Bland graded Sharpness of VF-30 but tooled and burnished. In the field below the cap is a planchet chip and between D and S is a light edge dent. Dark olive with lighter high points. The tooling is rather well done, as such things go, and gives the appearance of stronger curl separation on the upper hair of Liberty, the burnishing then softens the effects of tooling and circulation. Better than we make it sound, and worth consideration. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500. Ex. James G. Macallister 6/6/44 at $42. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold