Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 90

January Pre-Long Beach Auction

Liberty Cents

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 875		1854 N-1 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Lustrous light bluish steel brown and olive with traces of faded mint red remaining visible on both sides. The only defects are a shallow low spot on the neck (which is quite common on this variety), another low spot on the nose in front of the eye, and a spot of very fine carbon on the upper half of the N in ONE. LDS, die state c. Fine flowlines extend from the bases of the 1 & 4 to the dentils below. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#6 in the Grellman census. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2, none finer at PCGS. Estimated Value $400-UP. Ex Dr. Philip W. Ralls 1/1988-J. R. Frankenfield, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/17/2001:1811-Superior 2/11/2007:90. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $969
Lot 876		Trio of 1854 Cents graded EF45 to AU50. Includes N-3 R1 EDS (a), N-9 R2 (the "Dartboard" Obverse) M-LDS (c), and N-10 R2 M-LDS (e early). All are attractive glossy brown and chocolate. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $200-UP. The N-9 and N-10 are both from the R. S. Brown, Jr. collection, M&G Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002 lots 1299 and 1304 (lot tickets and Brown collection envelopes included). View details	Realized $676
Lot 877		1854 N-9 R2 "Dartboard Obverse" PCGS graded MS64+ Brown. Lustrous light olive brown and steel with faded mint red covering 10% of the obverse, 40% of the reverse. A very attractive cent. The only defect is a faint spot of slightly darker toning at the right corner of the eye, and this spot contains microscopic traces of carbon. The reverse is flawless. MDS, die state b, showing die clashmarks on both sides and a very shallow low spot on the cheek and neck (low spots caused by debris on the die are almost always present on this variety regardless of the die state). The stray 1 that was punched into the right side of the ear is clearly visible, and a portion of the top of the 8 is also visible off the right foot of the Y in LIBERTY. Apparently the person responsible for adding the date to this obverse die decided to test the punches in the center of the die, thereby creating the "Dartboard Obverse" variety. Our grade is MS62+ close to MS63, and tied for CC#2 in the Grellman census. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 finer in 65. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Jack Collins 6/3/1978-Doug Bird-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:1298 (Brown collection envelope included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,880
Lot 878		Pair of 1854 Cents graded AU50. Includes N-17 R1 LDS (d), and N-25 R3 Stray 4 in Curls E-MDS (die state b early with fine die lines covering the reverse and evidence of the stray 4 clear). Both are smooth with excellent eye appeal. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $200-UP. View details	Realized $470
Lot 879		Pair of 1854 Cents graded EF40 to EF45. Includes N-21 R2 Repunched 185 LDS (c), and N-23 R2 M-LDS (b) with a minor planchet clip that affects the dentils at stars 11-12 and over the M in AMERICA. Both are smooth and attractive for the grade. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $125-UP. The N-23 is ex Henry C. Hines-Bruno Crossfield-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/1976-R. E. Naftzger, Jr. View details	Realized $212
Lot 880		1854 N-23 R2 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Frosty medium brown and light chocolate with small peeps of faded mint red showing on both sides. The eye appeal of this cent is excellent and it looks flawless to the unaided eye, but a glass reveals a small spot of slightly darker toning on the cheek left of the ear, a small planchet chip (as struck) between the tops of the 1 & 8, and a shallow void on the rim at star 13 (also as struck). MDS, die state b. The die line at star 11 and the fine die lines from the dentils over UNITED are gone and fine die clashmarks show at the right top of the T in CENT. Our grade is MS60, tied with many examples for CC#6 in the Grellman census. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. Pop 3; 1 finer in 66 at PCGS for the variety . Estimated Value $400-UP. View details	Realized $517
Lot 881		1854 N-29 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Attractive frosty bluish steel brown and light olive with generous traces of faded mint red on both sides. Nearly flawless. The best identifying marks are a tiny spot of darker toning in the field off the upper lip, a dull nick hidden on star 1 where it blends in with the radial star lines, and a few vertical ticks in the field before the nose. MDS, die state b, with a double set of die clashmarks on the reverse. Our grade is MS62, tied for CC#4 in the Grellman census. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; none finer for the variety, only 2 examples graded at PCGS in BN. Estimated Value $400-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $823
Lot 882		1854 N-30 R6 F12. Sharpness VF20 with an arc of very fine roughness through stars 5-13, uniform microscopic roughness covering the reverse fields, and a light rim bruise at the D in UNITED. Slightly glossy medium brown and chocolate. The repunching under the 185 is extremely faint but the parallel fine die lines at the wreath over the stem are visible. One of only 22 known of this very rare variety, a brief marriage that combines the late state of the N-21 obverse with the early state of the N-23 reverse. All known examples display identical die states. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex J. R. Grellman-J. R. Frankenfield, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/17/2001:1861 (where loaned by Grellman to Frankenfield to fill a hole in that sale, then bought back)-gift from Bob Grellman 2/2001 to Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/30/2011:623-John Davis, 2014 EAC Sale 5/3/2014:320 (3 lot tickets and the Holmes collection envelope included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,058
Lot 883		Die Variety Set of 28 1854 Cents grading Fine to AU. Most grade VF-EF. All die varieties are represented except for the N-9 and N-30. A highlight is the N-28 in VF30. Some nice cents in the set. Careful inspection is recommended. Lot of 28 coins. Estimated Value $750-UP. From the Norman Wolfe collection. View details	Realized $734
Lot 884		1855 N-1 R3 Upright 55 PCGS graded MS65+ Brown. Lustrous medium steel brown and light chocolate with traces of faded mint red on both sides. Satiny mint frost covers this cent and the eye appeal is excellent. The only marks, and they are trivial, are a small spot of darker toning over star 8, another over star 9, and a tiny spot on the upper left part of the first 5 in the date. LDS, die state c. The short spike to the left from the lower half of the 8 is gone and the obverse fields and Ms Liberty's neck are covered with microscopic die roughness. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#3 in the Grellman census. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; none finer at PCGS. Estimated Value $800-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $969
Lot 885		1855 N-4 R1 Upright 55 PCGS graded MS66 Red & Brown. Lustrous mint red mellowing to steel brown with about 80% of the faded mint color remaining. Nearly flawless. A faint spot of slightly darker toning close before the coronet and a dull nick off the end of the wreath stem are the only notable marks, and they are not significant at all. Nicely struck EDS, die state a. Our grade is MS64+, close to MS65. Estimated Value $1,500-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,645
Lot 886		Pair of 1855 Cents. Includes N-4 R1 Upright 55 EDS (a) MS60 net AU55 for a light cleaning and recoloring, and N-9 R1 Knob-on-Ear MDS (d early with a partially raised "Knob" break under the T in LIBERTY) AU50 net EF45+ for minor nicks. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $200-UP. View details	Realized $329
Lot 887		1855 N-8 R3 Upright 55 AU55. A mint state cent that offers excellent eye appeal, but there are some fine, old scratches on the rim under the date and star 13. Otherwise the surfaces are choice. Lustrous medium brown and light chocolate. Scarce EDS, die state a, with fine die lines over UN and STATE. Estimated Value $150-UP. Ex Chris McCawley 4/20//2002. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $235
Lot 888		1855 N-9 R1 Italic 55, Knob-on-Ear variety EF40. Choice glossy light chocolate brown. Smooth and very attractive, a choice example of this popular variety. LDS, die state f. The "Knob" break is strong. Estimated Value $100-UP. From the Norman Wolfe collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $212
Lot 889		1855 N-10 R1 Italic 55 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. "12-Star Obverse." Lustrous dark bluish steel and olive with faded mint color showing through in protected areas on the obverse while about 20% of the reverse shows faded mint red. The fields are smooth and the strike is sharp except for several low spots on the obverse. One of those low spots covers star 6 and effectively obliterates it creating the so-called "12-Star Obverse" die state. Other smaller low spots weaken the bust tip and star 1 while everything else is properly impressed. The best identifying marks are a dull, very light diagonal nick right of star 7, another under star 8, and a dull nick on the rim under the left edge of the 8 in the date. EDS but not the earliest, die state b late, with star 6 completely clogged and star 1 partially clogged. Our grade is MS62. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 5; 4 finer: 1 in 64+, 3 in 65. Estimated Value $400-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $494
Lot 890		1855 N-10 R6 (as a proof) Italic 55 PCGS graded PR64 Brown, CAC Approved. Attractive medium brown and tan. The fields are smooth and slightly reflective without any obvious hairlines. The only marks are tiny specks of darker toning scattered over both sides. A small spot of dark toning hidden in the recessed part of the inner curl and a small circle of dark toning between the upper left points of star 12 are the best identifying marks. Our grade is Proof-60. PCGS population (which includes N-10 and N-11 proof strikes) is 7; 5 finer, 1 in 64+, 3 in 65, 1 in 66. Estimated Value $3,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 891		Die Variety Set of 11 1855 Cents grading F15 to EF45. Most grade VF-EF. Missing only the N-6 and N-11 (proof-only) varieties to be complete. A nice set. Careful inspection is recommended. Lot of 11 coins. Estimated Value $250-UP. From the Norman Wolfe collection. View details	Realized $353
Lot 892		1856 N-1 R1 Italic 5 MS60. Frosty light bluish steel brown with generous traces of mint color, especially on the reverse. An attractive cent, void of any spots or notable marks. MDS, die state b. Estimated Value $200-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $353
Lot 893		1856 N-1 R1 Italic 5 AU58. Choice glossy steel brown and light chocolate. Just a hint of rub on the highest points from mint state. A streak of slightly darker chocolate brown toning that connects stars 11 & 12 is the best identifying mark. MDS, die state b. Estimated Value $150-UP. Ex 2005 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 4/23/2005:515 (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $212
Lot 894		Trio of 1856 Cents. Includes N-6 R1 Upright 5 MDS (b) EF45 net VF30 for burnishing and recoloring, N-10 R1 Upright 5 LDS (c) AU55 net EF40 for being cleaned bright, and N-11 R1 Upright 5 MDS (b) AU55 net EF45 for recoloring. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $150-UP. View details	Realized $306
Lot 895		1856 N-11 R1 Upright 5 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Lustrous medium steel brown and light chocolate with traces of mint red on both sides, especially on the reverse. The only notable marks are a puff of darker olive brown and steel toning left of star 12 and another between the 8 & 5 in the date. Otherwise this cent is choice. LDS, die state b. The fields on both sides are covered with radial die flowlines and the short spike up from the left top of the R in AMERICA is gone. Our grade is MS62, tied for CC#8 in the Grellman census. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; none finer at PCGS. Estimated Value $750-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $676
Lot 896		1856 N-14 R1 Italic 5 PCGS Genuine, Unc Details, Questionable Color. A frosty mint state cent that was dipped long ago and appears to have retoned in an album with light golden greenish olive and tan surrounding reddish tan centers on both sides. No marks or other defects. MDS, die state b. Our grade is MS60 sharpness net AU55. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $165
Lot 897		1856 N-17 R2 Italic 5 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Lustrous bluish steel and light olive with mellowed mint red covering 15% of both sides. No spots or stains, only a few trivial marks. The notable marks are a shallow nick or planchet flake on star 6 and a thin, very light diagonal nick on the chin. The strike on the coronet over LIB is a bit soft, which is common on this variety, but everything else is nicely impressed. EDS, die state a, with fine diagonal die lines down to the right from the bottom of the outer section of the hair bun. The die lines from the dentils over ERIC are clear. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#2 in the Grellman census. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; none finer at PCGS. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Del Bland 7/19/1969-Jules Reiver, Heritage 1/24 2006:20649 (includes the Reiver collection envelope). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $881
Lot 898		1856 N-21 R2- Italic 5 MS60. Lustrous medium brown and light chocolate with darker steel brown toning on the highpoints and generous traces of mint red showing in protected areas on both sides. A minor planchet lamination in the dentils at star 4 (as struck) is the best identifying mark. E-MDS die state a. The die line over the second S in STATES is clear. Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/1/1998:811-Chris McCawley 1/7/2004-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/30/2011:682-Fred Iskra (Holmes lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $541
Lot 899		Die Variety Set of 22 1856 Cents grading F15 to MS63. Most grade VF-EF. Missing only the N-5 (proof-only) variety to be complete. Highlights include the N-14 in MS63 (removed from an NGC slab graded MS65BN, NGC label included) and N-22 VF20. Some very nice cents in the set. Careful inspection recommended. Lot of 22 coins. Estimated Value $500-UP. From the Norman Wolfe collection. View details	Realized $881
Lot 900		1857 N-4 R1 Small Date ANACS graded EF45. Glossy light to medium chocolate brown. The surfaces are smooth but there are a few minor contact marks The notable ones are a light rim bruise at star 5 and a dull rim nick at star 13. M-LDS, die state b. Our grade is EF40 sharpness net VF35. Estimated Value $150-UP. Ex David Lawrence Rare Coins 8/18/2003. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $235
Lot 901		Die Variety Set of 3 1857 Cents. Includes the N-1 Large Date EDS EF45, N-2 Small Date EDS AU58 net AU50 for cleaning, and N-4 Small Date MDS EF40 Choice. The complete set of business strikes for the year. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $500-UP. From the Norman Wolfe collection. View details	Realized $823
Lot 902		Group of 16 Cents, 1812-1856, grading Good to VF. Average grade is VG-Fine. Most are dated in the 1840's and 1850's. A decent group. Lot of 16 coins. Estimated Value $200-UP. View details	Realized $329
Lot 903		Group of 23 Cents, 1840-1857, grading VG-XF/AU. A partial date and major variety set in Dansco album pages. Average grade is F-VF. All dates except for 1855 and 1856. Both and large and small date types of 1857 are included. A decent group; inspection recommended. Lot of 23 coins. Estimated Value $300-UP. View details	Realized $1,087
Lot 904		Group of 37 Cents, 1840-1856, graded Good to Fine. Some are sharper with defects but all have a clear date. Lot of 37 coins. Estimated Value $300-UP. View details	Realized $423
Lot 905		Group of 26 Cents, 1845-1856, graded Fine to VF. Some are slightly sharper with minor defects but all have a strong date. A decent group, just a bit dirty. Lot of 26 coins. Estimated Value $250-UP. View details	Realized $494
Lot 906		Group of 11 Large Cents, 1847-1856, graded VG to EF. A partial date set in a Dansco album page. Includes most dates with some major varieties (missing 1848, 1850, & 1853). The average grade is F-VF but the 1855 N-9 "Knob-on-Ear" grades EF45. Inspection recommended. Lot of 11 coins. Estimated Value $150-UP. View details	Realized $423
Lot 907		Group of 9 Mixed Coppers. Includes 6 Large Cents (3 dated 1798-1802 grading AG to VG, 1817 15-Star Obverse EDS in a choice VF20 grade, and two later dates that average Good), a 1781 Irish Halfpenny in AG, a small ancient Roman copper in Fine, and a dramatically off-center Lincoln Memorial Cent with no date graded AU. Inspection recommended. Lot of 9 coins. Estimated Value $200-UP. View details	Realized $617
Lot 908		Pair of Important Auction Catalogs for Large Cents. Includes the Dr. James O. Sloss Collection sale (Abe Kosoff 10/21/1959) hand-marked with prices realized for each lot, and the Edward H. Schwartz Collection sale (Abe Kosoff 10/11/1961) with separate plates and prices realized laid in. Both catalogs are in Fine condition. Lot of 2 catalogs. Estimated Value $50-UP. View details	Realized $53

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