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Sale 90
January Pre-Long Beach Auction
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Lot 9 |
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1793 S-12 R6- Liberty Cap. PCGS graded Good-6. Glossy chocolate brown and steel. The surfaces are smooth, free of any trace of corrosion or verdigris. Just a few light contact marks, all blending perfectly into the attractive toning. A hairline scratch from the eye to the rim at right and a couple small nicks left of the bottom of the cap are the only notable marks. The date is strong. The legends are clear except for the wreath and ONE CENT, which are worn smooth due to the severe swelling in the central reverse. LDS, Breen state III. The swelling on the reverse is fully advanced and more subtle swelling also shows in the field under the cap. This is a very nice low-grade example of the rare S-12 die variety and it comes with an important provenance. Graded G6 Choice and tied for CC#10 in the Noyes census, his photo #60639. Bland says G5. Our grade is G6. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; 1 finer in VF35 at PCGS for the variety. Only 2 examples graded at PCGS (PCGS # 35486) .
Estimated Value $10,000-UP.
Ex Dr. George P. French-Henry Chapman 12/1927:954-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/1984:20-unknown-Stack's 10/22/2008:43-Scott Barrett 8/2012-Kenneth Goldman 7/2013.
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Lot 10 |
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1794 S-17a R5- Head and Edge of 1793. PCGS graded AU-50. CAC Approved. Glossy medium brown and tan with darker steel brown toning on the highpoints and traces of frost in the protected areas. There is a stain of darker olive brown toning at EN in CENT down to the ribbon knot and U in UNITED, but there is no discernable roughness in that area. The only real defect is a planchet lamination at the top of the cap, which is common on this variety for some reason. In fact 5 of the top 6 examples in the Bland census have similar planchet flaws, some significantly more distracting than the one on this cent. E-MDS, Breen state II. There are sharp die clashmarks on both sides and a diagonal wave from the rim down to the left base of the L in LIBERTY, but the die crack along this wave is not present. However a clear die crack does connect the end of the pole to the dentil below. The edge lettering is strong and the downturned leaf following DOLLAR is clear (even in the slab). A very impressive example of this tough variety in spite of the planchet flaw. Graded XF40 net VF30 and tied for CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #34465. Bland says EF40 net VF30 and tied for CC#4 in the Breen/Bland census. Our grade is the same EF40 net VF30. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS for the variety. Only 2 examples graded at PCGS (PCGS # 35504) .
Estimated Value $30,000-UP.
Ex Ron Karp (New York Gold Mart) 4/1994.
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Lot 11 |
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1794 S-19a R5+ Head of 1793, Edge of 1793 PCGS graded Genuine XF Details Environmental Damage. Sharpness near VF30 by strict EAC standards, but the surfaces are a bit dull thanks to uniform fine granularity that covers all but the highpoints, which are smooth. No marks or verdigris. Dark steel brown with lighter steel brown toning on the highpoints, and the contrast accents the details and adds to the eye appeal. Nicely struck EDS, Breen state I, showing faint swelling in the field under the cap. The downturned leaf following DOLLAR is positioned under one of the slab prongs that hold the coin, but you can still see the impression of the downturned leaf to verify the Edge of 1793 attribution. Our grade is net F12 which would still place it within the top 10 examples of this very tough variety. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label (PCGS # 35516) .
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
Acquired at a St. Louis show 10/1990.
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Lot 12 |
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1794 S-19b R4 Head of 1793, Edge of 1794. PCGS graded AU-53. CAC Approved. Glossy olive and dark steel brown with frosty lighter steel brown in protected areas on both sides. No spots, stains, or contact marks. A very nice example of the Head of 1793 type. The best identifying marks are a very thin planchet void at the top of the cap and a microscopic very dull pinprick under the right foot of the T in LIBERTY. M-LDS, Breen state II early. The first wave under the cap is clear and the second wave down from the left bottom of the cap is just starting to appear. This cent is plated in the 1923 Chapman reference on the cents of 1794, and it is the plate coin for the variety in the 1991 Noyes reference on the cents of 1793-1814. Graded EF45 net EF40 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #21845. Bland says EF40 and tied for CC#1. Our grade is EF40. Comes with a very nice provenance. The attribution and Naftzger-Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 35519) .
Estimated Value $40,000-UP.
Ex Carl Wurtzbach-Dr. George P. French, B. Max Mehl 1929 FPL, lot 20-T. James Clarke 1944-B. Max Mehl-Dr. William H. Sheldon 4/19/1972-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., 2/23/1992-Eric Streiner-Dennis Mendelson 10/1992 (includes the Naftzger collection envelope).
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Lot 13 |
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1794 S-20b R4+ Head of 1793, Edge of 1794. PCGS graded Fine-15. Variety with a Straight Date. Attractive glossy chocolate brown and steel. The surfaces are smooth, void of any hint of corrosion or verdigris. The only marks, and they are trivial, are a faint diagonal hairline scratch hidden in the toning under the cap and a barely visible planchet lamination arcing through ICA in AMERICA (as struck). The date is bold and the legends are complete. Graded VG10 Average Plus and tied for CC#10 in the Noyes census, his photo #39444. Our grade is VG10 as well. A very nice cent that comes with an equally nice provenance. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are shown on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; 1 finer in AU50 at PCGS for the variety. Only 2 examples graded at PCGS (PCGS # 35522) .
Estimated Value $7,500-UP.
Ex Anderson DuPont Sale, Stack's 9/24/1954:28-Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/1988:22-Chris McCawley 4/2000-Denis Loring 4/13/2001-Jon A. Boka-Wes Rasmussen, Heritage 1/13/2005:3026.
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Lot 14 |
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1794 S-21 R3. PCGS graded AU-58+. CAC Approved. Beautiful uniform medium brown and light chocolate. The surfaces are satiny and essentially flawless offering outstanding eye appeal. Just a hint of friction on the highest points of the hair from mint state. The only defects are some of the usual microscopic pre-striking planchet chips that remain visible in the fields on both sides. A tiny planchet flake on the right side of the first A in AMERICA offers the best identifying mark. MDS, Breen state III. There are die clashmarks on both sides and a die crack from the B in LIBERTY through the cap to the rim left of the bottom of the cap. This cent is plated to illustrate the variety in the 1979 Tom Morley reference on the cents of 1794. Graded AU55 net AU50 (reason for deduction not known) and tied for CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #28468. Bland says AU55 and tied for CC#3. Our grade is AU55 choice. The attribution and Halpern-Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; 3 finer at PCGS for the variety, 1 in MS62, 1 in MS64, and 1 in MS65+ (PCGS # 35528) .
Estimated Value $15,000-UP.
Ex Harlan P. Smith, S. H. & H. Chapman 5/1906:1072-George Roebling, New Netherlands Coin Co. #59, 6/1967:1196-Ed Hipps-Del Bland 5/13/1986-Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/1988:23-Tony Terranova, Stack's 10/2000:659-Tony Terranova-Tom Morley, Superior 5/31/1992:166-Tom Morley, Superior 1/31/1994:773-Tom Morley-Chris McCawley & Tony Terranova 9/1994 (Morley collection envelope included).
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Lot 15 |
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1794 S-22 R1. PCGS graded MS-62 Brown. CAC Approved. Choice lustrous light to medium steel brown with hints of golden tan faded down from mint color in protected areas on both sides. A beautiful cent; flawless in every respect offering superior eye appeal. Just the lightest touch of friction on the highest points of the hair. LDS, Breen state VIII, with all the fine die cracks and "mounds" mentioned by Breen. This is the plate coin for the die variety in the 1991 Noyes reference on early date large cents. Graded AU55 Choice and tied for finest known in the Noyes census, his photo #21581. Del Bland says AU55 and tied for CC#1 in the Breen/Bland condition census. Our grade is AU58 Choice. Comes with a great provenance that can be traced back a hundred years. According to Walter Breen, Henry Hines used to carry this cent around with him in a chamois pouch to show off as one of his highly prized coins. And he had many beauties from which to choose. The attribution and Naftzger-Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; 1 finer in MS63 at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 35531) .
Estimated Value $25,000-UP.
Ex Henry C. Miller, Thomas L. Elder 4/13/1917:692-Wayte Raymond (The United States Coin Co.)-Henry C. Hines-Dr. William H. Sheldon 4/19/1972-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., 2/23/1992-Eric Streiner 6/6/1992 (Naftzger collection envelope included).
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Lot 16 |
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1794 S-24 R1. PCGS graded MS-62 Brown. CAC Approved. Lustrous uniform medium steel brown and light chocolate. An extremely attractive cent, essentially flawless. The only marks, and they are insignificant, are a microscopic pinprick at the dentils left of the date, a tiny flake on the cheek close under the left edge of the eye, and a small planchet flake nestled between the E & R in LIBERTY (as struck). M-LDS, Breen state V. There are two light die cracks on the obverse, fine die rust in several places on both sides, and an irregular die line that connects the R & I in AMERICA. The puffy "Apple Cheek" feature is obvious. A beautiful cent that offers exceptional eye appeal. Just a light touch of friction on the highest points of the devices. Graded AU50 and tied for CC#8 in the Noyes census, his photo #36539. Bland has not seen this cent. Our grade is AU55 choice. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; 1 finer in MS63 at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 35537) .
Estimated Value $15,000-UP.
Ex Bowers & Merena 3/5/1998:114.
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Lot 17 |
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1794 S-26 R2. PCGS graded AU-55. CAC Approved. Choice frosty medium brown and light chocolate. A beautiful cent that offers outstanding eye appeal; essentially flawless. The only defects are some microscopic planchet chips, as struck, around LIBERTY plus a very light nick on the jaw over the throat and another in the field close below the cap. Nicely struck E-MDS, Breen state II. A radial crack reaches from the rim through the E in STATES ending just before reaching the leaf below, and there is a single set of die clashmarks on the reverse. The reverse of this cent is plated in the Samuel H. Chapman 1926 monograph on the cents of 1794. Graded AU50 and tied for CC#6 in the Noyes census his photo #61040. Bland says AU55 and tied for CC#5. Our grade is AU50 Choice. Comes with a provenance that can be traced back well over a century. The attribution and Naftzger-Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; 4 finer at PCGS for the variety, 2 in AU58, 1 in MS65, and 1 in MS66 (PCGS # 35543) .
Estimated Value $15,000-UP.
Ex George M. Klein, W. Elliot Woodward #95, 5/1888:2007-John P. Lyman, S. H. Chapman 11/1913:400-Henry C. Hines-T. James Clarke 10/1954-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., New Netherlands Coin Co. 11/14/1973:348-First Coinvestors, 1975 EAC Sale, Pine Tree Auction Co. 2/1975:614-John W. Adams-Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz-Ed Hipps-unknown-Auction '90 (Stack's) 8/10/1990:27-Stack's 1991 FPL, lot 11-unrecorded 2/2010.
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Lot 18 |
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1794 S-27 R5. PCGS graded EF-40. Frosty steel brown and chocolate. The reverse is smooth, essentially choice with only a few trivial contact marks. The obverse, however, suffers from numerous very shallow planchet voids, as struck, on otherwise smooth surfaces. There are a couple thin voids on the forehead reaching into the field, and these fissures contain traces of reddish planchet impurity. The only contact mark is a dull rim nick right of the Y in LIBERTY. LDS, Breen state IV, with a relatively strong die crack from the rim to the curls below the cap plus a dull horizontal wave from the chin to the rim on the right. An important example of this rare variety in spite of the imperfect planchet. Graded VF35 net VF25 and CC#5 in the Noyes census, his photo #25247. Bland says VF35 and tied for CC#3. Our grade is VF35 net VF25. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS label. Pop 1; 1 finer in AU50 at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 35546) .
Estimated Value $15,000-UP.
Ex Europe-New England Rare Coin Galleries 10/1982-H. Lee Martens-1987 EAC Sale 3/1987:93-Tony Terranova-Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/1988:36-Tony Terranova 1/30/1989-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr.-Chris McCawley-Walter Husak 12/3/2005-Scott Barrett 8/2012-Kenneth Goldman 7/2013.
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Lot 19 |
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1794 S-28 R2. PCGS graded MS-62 Brown CAC Approved Gold Sticker. Very attractive frosty medium steel brown with peeps of very faded mint red on the reverse. Satiny mint luster covers the fields and protected areas on both sides and this cent offers outstanding eye appeal. No spots, stains, or marks. Just a trace of rub on the highest points of the hair. M-LDS, Breen state VI, showing a very faint horizontal die crack from the rim to the tip of the nose. Graded AU50 and tied for CC#7 in the Noyes census, his photo #60407. Our grade is AU55 Choice (with mint state eye appeal). The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS label. Pop 1; 3 finer at PCGS for the variety, 1 in MS63, 1 in MS63+, and 1 in MS66 (PCGS # 35549) .
Estimated Value $20,000-UP.
Ex Carl Locker 8/14/2007.
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Lot 20 |
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1794 S-29 R2. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown CAC Approved Gold Sticker. Very attractive lustrous uniform medium brown and light steel. A fabulous 1794 cent that offers superb eye appeal. No spots, stains, or significant marks. The only flaws, and they are microscopic, are a few very tiny planchet flakes around UNITED (as struck) and a barely visible rim bruise over the E in STATES. E-MDS, Breen state II early. The radial die crack from the dentils to the R in AMERICA is faint and there are no strong die clashmarks on the reverse. Graded AU55 Choice and tied for CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #35081. Bland says AU55 and tied for CC#4. Our grade is MS60 choice. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; 1 finer in MS65+ at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 35552) .
Estimated Value $40,000-UP.
Found in France-Ron Karp (New York Gold) 10/30/1996.
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Lot 21 |
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1794 S-31 R1. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. CAC Approved. Choice lustrous medium brown and light chocolate. Satiny mint frost covers all but the highest points of the devices and the eye appeal is outstanding. The only notable marks, and they are barely visible, are a small nick at the top of the outer lump left of the lower curls and a faint spot of slightly darker brown toning at the left top of the E in STATES. MDS, Breen state II, with very faint clashmarks on the reverse and fine radial die flowlines near the dentils on both sides. Both of the chips in the field behind the lower curls are clear. The reverse of this cent is plated in Early American Cents and Penny Whimsy. Another truly beautiful 1794 cent. Graded MS60 net AU55 and tied for CC#6 in the Noyes census, his photo #26934. Bland says MS60 and tied for CC#4. Our grade is AU58+, very close to MS60. The attribution and Naftzger-Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 2; none finer at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 35558) .
Estimated Value $35,000-UP.
Ex Henry C. Hines-Carl Wurtzbach 1949-Dr.William H. Sheldon 4/19/1972-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., New Netherlands Coin Co. 11/14/1973:354-Del Bland 5/13/1986-Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/1988:44-Jack H. Beymer-Loren Barnett-Tony Terranova-Tom Morley, Superior 5/31/1992:181 (Superior lot ticket and Morley collection envelope included).
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Lot 22 |
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1794 S-32 R2 Head of 1794. PCGS graded MS-63 Brown. Lustrous medium brown and light chocolate with traces of mint red remaining on both sides. A beautiful cent, choice except for some tiny pre-striking planchet chips on the right portion of both sides. The notable marks are a dull nick in the field at the throat, a small but relatively deep chip near the dentils before the throat, and a similar chip just right of the first A in AMERICA. E-MDS Breen state II. There is a strong radial die crack through the first S in STATES into the leaves below and die clashmarks on both sides, but the cud break over LI in LIBERTY has not formed. The reverse is rotated 35 degrees CCW from the normal head-to-foot die orientation. Graded AU55 Choice and CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #20050. Bland says AU55 and CC#3 in his census. Our grade is AU58+, very close to mint state. This is the plate coin for the variety in the 1991 Noyes reference. The attribution and Naftzger-Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; 1 finer in MS64+ at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 35561) .
Estimated Value $30,000-UP.
Ex England 1974-James D. King 11/1976-Gordon J. Wrubel 7/1977-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., 12/11/1986-Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/1988:46-Tony Terranova-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., 2/23/1992-Eric Streiner-Chris McCawley 8/1992 (Naftzger collection envelope and Stack's lot ticket included).
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Lot 23 |
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1794 S-33 R6 "Wheelspoke" Reverse. PCGS graded VG-8. Mostly glossy dark steel brown and chocolate. The surfaces appear smooth but a glass shows traces of minor roughness in the fields and protected areas on both sides, mostly on the obverse. No verdigris and only a few minor marks. The notable ones are a horizontal planchet chip in the field close before the chin and a faint hairline scratch from the R in LIBERTY down to the neck under the earlobe. The date is complete and easily readable but not strong, and the legend outside the wreath is relatively bold. M-LDS, Breen state V, with 6 strong radial "Wheelspoke" die breaks on the reverse and heavy swelling inside the wreath. Graded VG10 net VG7 and tied for CC#7 honors in the Noyes census, his photo #59774. Our grade is VG8 sharpness net G6+, close to net VG7. Regardless of the exact grade you want to assign, this is a very important example of a rare and highly coveted die variety. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are shown on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; 1 finer in VF35 at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 35564) .
Estimated Value $15,000-UP.
Ex Harry Laibstain Rare Coins 12/2005.
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Lot 24 |
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1794 S-39 R6. PCGS graded EF-45. CAC Approved. Very attractive glossy steel brown and light chocolate. No corrosion or verdigris. The only notable mark is a light rim bruise under the 94. MDS, Breen state II, showing a fine die crack that arcs from the dentils under the 1 in the denominator through the left ribbon end to the leaf under the N in UNITED. Graded VF30 and tied for CC#4 in the Noyes census, his photo #31935. Bland says VF30 and tied for CC#4. Our grade is VF30. The obverse of this cent is plated in the 1979 Tom Morley reference on the cents of 1794. An exceptionally nice example of this very rare die variety, and it comes with an impressive provenance. The attribution and Newcomb-Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; 1 finer in AU55 at PCGS for the variety. Only 2 examples graded at PCGS (PCGS # 35582) .
Estimated Value $25,000-UP.
Ex Dr. George P. French-B. Max Mehl 1929 FPL, lot 66-T. James Clarke 1944-B. Max Mehl-Will W. Neil, B. Max Mehl #110, 6/1947:1845-Charles M. Williams, Numismatic Gallery #68, 11/1950:41-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., New Netherlands Coin Co. 11/14/1973:359-Dr. Edward R. Bush 12/1973-Denis Loring 12/1977-Del Bland 3/25/1984-Dr. George E. Ewing, Jr., 1/1994-Darwin B. Palmer 1/1994.
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Lot 25 |
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1794 S-41 R3. PCGS graded AU-50. Very attractive frosty steel and chocolate brown with lighter brown toning in protected areas on the reverse. No hint of corrosion or verdigris and only microscopic contact marks. The best identifying marks are a tiny pinprick at the leaf point under the C in AMERICA and a thin nick or planchet chip through the right top of the T in CENT. Nicely struck E-MDS, Breen state III, with a radial crack through the D in UNITED to the top of the C in CENT but no trace of the later crack down through AT in STATES. The reverse is rotated 20 to 25 degrees CCW relative to the normal head-to-foot die orientation. Graded VF35 net VF30 and tied for CC#6 honors in the Noyes census, his photo #20134. The Noyes census shows only a single example of this variety that grades above EF40. Bland says VF35 and tied for CC#4 in the Breen/Bland census. Our grade is VF35. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are shown on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; 2 finer at PCGS for the variety, 1 in AU53 and 1 in AU55 (PCGS # 35588) .
Estimated Value $7,500-UP.
Ex Hathaway & Bowers FPLs 1970-1971-John W. Adams 1/1975-Denis Loring 5/7/1983-Jack Robinson, Superior 1/29/1989:67-John Sype 4/1991-James H. Goudge-Walter Husak-Fred Borcherdt 5/2013.
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Lot 26 |
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1794 S-42 R4. PCGS graded EF-45. Glossy medium brown and light olive with sea-green overtones on the reverse. Smooth and quite attractive; nearly flawless except for some trivial marks visible under magnification. A tiny rim bruise just left of the date, a faint hairline scratch over the 1, and a spot of slightly darker toning near the dentils before the neck are the best identifying marks. LDS, Breen state II, with die clashmarks showing behind the head. The obverse is very slightly misaligned to K-7. Graded VF30 and tied for CC#5 in the Noyes census, his photo #25009. Bland says VF30 and tied for CC#7. Our grade is VF30. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 2; 1 finer in AU58 for the variety at PCGS (PCGS # 35591) .
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
Ex Fred S. Werner 1/1972-Jackson C. Storm 8/1/1984-Robert E. Matthews, Superior 5/28/1989:172-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr.-Chris McCawley, Heritage 1/7/2009:177.
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Lot 27 |
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1794 S-43 R2. PCGS graded AU-58+. CAC Approved. Frosty medium chocolate brown with slightly darker steel brown toning on the highpoints. No spots or stains, and the only mark is a small, shallow planchet flake high on the cheek (as struck). Looks mint state, but there is a hint of rub on the highest points of the hair. Sharply struck EDS, Breen state I, showing no die cracks or clashmarks. The reverse is not rotated as is sometimes seen in the early state. In addition there is a clear double profile from the nose down to the chin with similar doubling on the bottom of the cap and on many of the dentils on the obverse. Graded AU55 net AU50 and tied for CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #22757. Bland says AU50 and tied for CC#3. Our grade is AU55. The attribution and DuPont-Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 35594) .
Estimated Value $15,000-UP.
Ex Charles J. DuPont, Stack's 9/1954:61-Harold Bareford 9/13/1985-Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/1988:58-Jack H. Beymer-unknown-Bowers & Merena 7/30/2003:118-Jim McGuigan & Harry Laibstain, American Numismatic Rarities 8/15/2004:42.
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Lot 28 |
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1794 S-44 R1. PCGS graded MS-63 Brown. CAC Approved. Frosty light chocolate brown mixed with darker steel brown and chocolate. Faint hints of underlying very faded mint color can be found in protected areas on the reverse. Satiny mint luster covers the fields and protected areas on both sides giving this cent excellent eye appeal. The notable marks are a vertical nick on the neck near the hair and a dull scratch under ME in AMERICA. Sharply struck with just a hint of rub on the highest points of the hair. LDS, Breen state V. All the die cracks described by Breen are clear. In addition there is a fine double profile on the hair above the forehead extending down to the brow with additional doubling on the tip of the nose and the lips. This is the plate coin for the variety in the Breen encyclopedia. Graded AU50 net EF45 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #34952. Bland says "nearly mint state" net AU50 and tied for CC#2. Our grade is AU55 net AU50. The attribution and Eliasberg-Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 2; none finer at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 35597) .
Estimated Value $20,000-UP.
Ex Clarence S. Bement, Henry Chapman 5/1916:293-Arthur L. Gray, J. C. Morgenthau & Co. #394, 2/1939:560-Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr., Bowers & Merena 5/20/1996:496 (Eliasberg lot ticket included).
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1794 S-47 R4. PCGS graded EF-45. CAC Approved. Beautiful glossy olive brown and chocolate with slightly lighter steel brown toning on the highpoints. Smooth and very attractive. The only marks are a pair of fine hairline scratches in the field under the cap, a dull pinprick over the 1 in the date, a diagonal nick hidden just off the profile of the forehead, and a faint hairline from ST in STATES across to the F in OF. LDS, Breen state III, with a fine die crack through the tops of NITE in addition to the earlier cracks on that side. The obverse of this cent is plated in the 1923 Samuel Chapman reference on the cents of 1794. Graded VF30 Choice and CC#2 behind the CC#1 example in the ANS collection. Bland says VF30 and tied for CC#2 behind the ANS cent. Our grade is VF30. The attribution and Newcomb-Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; 1 finer in AU50 at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 35606) .
Estimated Value $20,000-UP.
Ex Henry C. Miller, Thomas L. Elder 4/13/1917:658-Howard R. Newcomb, J. C. Morgenthau & Co. #458, 2/7/1945:22-Milton A. Holmes, Stack's 10/5/1960:1376-Dorothy Paschal-Dr. William H. Sheldon 4/19/1972-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., 2/23/1992-Eric Streiner, 1994 EAC Sale, 4/23/1994:173 (Naftzger collection envelope and EAC lot ticket included).
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1794 S-52 R6-. PCGS graded VF-30. Attractive glossy medium brown and light chocolate fading to darker chocolate brown in protected areas. No corrosion or verdigris, and this cent looks choice to the unaided eye. But a glass reveals numerous light contact marks scattered over both sides, none significant in its own right but far too many to ignore. A fine hairline scratch from the forelock to the upper lip, a collection of nicks high on the cheek, and a light scuff from the leaves over O in ONE down to the C in CENT are the notable marks. Nicely struck EDS, Breen state I. There is a clear die clashmark behind the head but no die cracks. A fine double profile shows from the forehead down to the tip of the nose. This piece is a relatively new discovery and has not been rated by Noyes or Bland. Our grade is VF25 sharpness net F15+, which would place it around CC#3 status. A very significant piece for the collector of 1794 cents by die variety. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 2; none finer at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 35618) .
Estimated Value $25,000-UP.
Ex Stephen Fischer 5/2012.
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1794 S-53 R6. PCGS graded VG-8. Rather glossy chocolate and darker steel brown. No corrosion or verdigris, only light contact marks consistent with the grade. The notable marks are a dull diagonal nick on the cheek and a horizontal nick near the dentils right of the Y in LIBERTY. The obverse details are sharper that those on the reverse, as usual on this variety. The date, LIBERTY, and portrait are clear but most of the legend outside the wreath is worn smooth. Noyes graded VG8 net G6, his photo #61532. Our grade is G6+ (obverse VG8; reverse G5). A decent example of this very rare die variety. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; 1 finer in EF40 at PCGS for the variety. Only 2 examples graded at PCGS (PCGS # 35621) .
Estimated Value $10,000-UP.
Ex Gerald Franz 4/2012.
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1794 S-54 R3. PCGS graded AU-58+. CAC Approved. Frosty olive brown and steel with hints of lighter reddish steel brown faded down from mint color in protected areas on the obverse. The surfaces are satiny and this cent has mint state eye appeal. There is a trace of friction on the highest points of the hair and a few tiny contact marks The notable marks are a trio of tiny pinpricks left of the eye, a couple more just left of the bottom of the cap, and a very tiny planchet flake in the middle of the jawline. Sharply struck E-MDS, Breen state II, showing die clashmarks on the reverse but no die crack on the obverse. Dentil fusing connects several dentils over AM in AMERICA. In addition there is a clear double profile from the forelock down to the chin plus similar doubling on the bust. Graded AU50 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #21974. Bland says AU50 and tied for CC#1. Our grade is AU50+, close to AU55. This cent is plated in both the Breen and Noyes references to illustrate the variety. The attribution and Naftzger-Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 35624) .
Estimated Value $30,000-UP.
Ex Virgil M. Brand-Burdette G. Johnson (St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.) 6/28/1944-Thomas L. Elder 7/17/1944-Leonard M. Holland, Pennypacker Auction Centre 5/8/1959-Dorothy Paschal-Dr. William H. Sheldon 4/19/1972-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., 2/23/1992-Eric Streiner 8/1992 (Naftzger collection envelope included).
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1794 S-56 R3 the "Office Boy Reverse". PCGS graded AU-55. CAC Approved. Frosty medium chocolate brown and steel. The surfaces and eye appeal of this cent are outstanding. No hint of corrosion or verdigris, only a few light contact marks. The notable ones are a horizontal nick at the left corner of the eye, a very light rim bruise over the top of the cap, and another minor rim bruise at the M in AMERICA. MDS, Breen state II. The die crack under the cap is clear and dull die clashmarks show on both sides. Graded net VF35 and tied for CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #32184. Del Bland says EF40 and tied for CC#6 in his census. Our grade is net EF40 as well. A very nice example of the popular "Office Boy Reverse" variety, so-called due to the amateurish layout of the legends on the reverse. Comes with a great provenance that traces back nearly a century. The attribution and Naftzger-Reynolds provenance are shown on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; 2 finer at PCGS, 1 in MS62 and 1 in MS64+ (PCGS # 35630) .
Estimated Value $12,000-UP.
Ex Henry C. Miller, Thomas L. Elder 4/13/1917:664-Dr. George P. French, B. Max Mehl 1929 FPL, lot 33-T. James Clarke 1944-B. Max Mehl 6/1945:1642-B. Max Mehl 4/1949:2304-R. E. Naftzger, Jr.-Del Bland 11/1982-Dr. George E. Ewing, Jr., 1994 EAC Sale 4/1994:177-James H. Goudge-David Chermesino 9/2006.
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1794 S-57 R1. PCGS graded MS-62 Brown. Very attractive frosty medium chocolate brown and steel with lots of mint luster showing through in the fields and protected areas. No spots or stains and the eye appeal is excellent. The only marks are a nick midway between the tip of the nose and the dentils and a fine but rather fresh diagonal hairline scratch in the field close to the lowest curls. MDS, Breen state III. The two "trenches" in the field before the face are present and a die crack passes along the upper trench. The depression at the dentil tips over CA in AMERICA is clear and there is minor crumbling in the dentils over ATE in STATES. Graded MS60 net AU55 and tied for CC#5 in the Noyes census, his photo #31008. Bland says AU55 and tied for CC#8. Our grade is MS60 sharpness net AU58. The attribution and Garrett-Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; 1 finer in MS65 at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 35633) .
Estimated Value $12,000-UP.
Ex R. A Britton, H. G. Sampson 2/1882:768-Edouard Frossard #37, 10/1884:862-T. Harrison Garrett-Robert Garrett 1919-John Work Garrett-Johns Hopkins University, Bowers & Ruddy 11/28/1979:71-Dr. Lloyd M. Higgins-Michael Rubin Rare Coins-Eric Streiner-Denis Loring 2/1992.
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1794 S-58 R3. PCGS graded AU-58+. CAC Approved. Choice frosty medium reddish brown and light chocolate with darker steel brown toning on the highpoints. Flawless except for a short, dull scratch just left of the lowest curl and a tiny planchet flake high on the cheekbone (as struck). EDS, Breen state I. The reverse is uncracked. Graded MS60 net AU55 and CC#1 by 10 points in the Noyes census, his photo #21138. Bland says AU55 and CC#1 by 10 points as well. Our grade is AU55. The reverse of this cent is plated in Early American Cents and Penny Whimsy, and both sides are plated in the 1991 Noyes reference. Another very important 1794 cent in this remarkable collection. The attribution and Naftzger-Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 35636) .
Estimated Value $30,000-UP.
Ex J. O. Hale Jenkins, Henry Chapman 7/1922:1498-Henry C. Hines-Lillian Scheer (Hines' housekeeper)-Homer K. Downing (privately)-Dr. William H. Sheldon 4/19/1972-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., 2/23/1992-Eric Streiner 8/1992 (Naftzger collection envelope included).
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1794 S-59 R3. PCGS graded MS-63 Brown. CAC Approved. Frosty steel brown with tan faded down from mint color in protected areas. A choice, very attractive cent. The only marks, and they are quite insignificant, are a very light diagonal nick high on the neck, a small planchet chip in the dentils under the denominator, and an area of slightly darker brown toning under TA in STATES. There is just the slightest hint of rub on the highest points of the hair, but this cent offers solid mint state eye appeal. M-LDS, Breen state IV, with a clear die crack arcing from the dentils over the C in AMERICA passing through the adjacent A, ribbon, and fraction to the dentils under the left ribbon end. Graded MS60 net AU55 and CC#5 in the Noyes census, his photo #21842. Bland says AU55 and CC#4. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Naftzger-Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; 1 finer in 64 at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 35639) .
Estimated Value $40,000-UP.
Ex Herbert A. Dietz, Stack's 4/1962:271-unknown-Stack's 10/1966:46-Gilbert Steinberg, 1976 ANA Sale (Stack's), 8/24/1976:232-Del Bland 5/13/1986-Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/1988:80-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., 1990 EAC Sale, 5/1990:27 (lot tickets from the 1976 ANA and Halpern sales included along with the Naftzger collection envelope).
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1794 S-60 R3. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. CAC Approved. Choice lustrous olive brown and steel with lighter steel brown toning in protected areas and traces of faded mint red showing on both sides. Sharply struck and absolutely beautiful. No spots or stains, and the only mark is a thin diagonal nick on the forehead. MDS, Breen state III, with heavy die clashmarks on both sides and a die crack through LIBE and the top of the cap into the field left of the cap. The date is sharply doubled. Graded MS62 Choice and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #20649. Bland says MS61 and CC#1. This is the only mint state example listed in either census. Our grade is MS63. Graded MS70 by Ted Naftzger. This is the Noyes plate coin for the variety in his 1991 reference. A great cent with a great provenance. The attribution and Oswald-Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS for the variety .
Estimated Value $60,000-UP.
Ex Sir Rowland Denys Guy Winn (Major, The Lord St. Oswald, M. C.) 10/1795-Oswald Family descendants-Christie, Manson & Woods, Ltd. (London) 10/13/1964:155 (hammered for 790 pounds)-A. H. Baldwin & Sons, Ltd. (London)-Dorothy Paschal-Dr. William H. Sheldon 4/19/1972-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., 2/23/1992-Eric Streiner 3/1992-Denis Loring 7/30/1993 (includes the Naftzger collection envelope).
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Lot 38 |
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1794 S-63 R2 Repunched Date. PCGS graded MS-62 Brown. CAC Approved. Very attractive glossy uniform light to medium chocolate brown and steel. Satiny mint frost covers the fields and protected areas on both sides. No spots or stains, only a few light contact marks. The notable ones are a hairline scratch from the Y to the eye and a diagonal nick on the bust right of the 4, but neither mark is at all distracting and the eye appeal of this cent is outstanding. Sharply struck MDS Breen state II, with die clashmarks on both sides. The repunching on the date is clearly visible on all 4 digits. A beautiful example of this popular variety with the oddly placed date digits. Graded MS60 net AU55 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #35659. Bland says AU55 and tied for CC#2. Our grade is AU55. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 2; none finer at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 35651) .
Estimated Value $35,000-UP.
Ex Jonathan K. Kern Co., 1/9/1997-Jim McGuigan and Tate Chesbrough, 1997 EAC Sale, 4/1997:118 (lot ticket included).
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1794 S-64 R5- Missing Fraction Bar PCGS Genuine, XF Details, Scratch. Attractive glossy medium to dark chocolate brown and steel. A beautiful cent with smooth surfaces and only trivial contact marks except for a half dozen fine pin scratches from the D in UNITED to the adjacent S in STATES. Fortunately these scratches are in a relatively inconspicuous place and they blend perfectly into the natural toning. LDS, Breen state V. The strong radial die crack through the D in UNITED reaches the C in CENT, and there is a clear die crack from the dentils to the right top of the M in AMERICA. The Missing Fraction Bar feature is obvious. Graded VF35 net VF25 and tied for CC#14 in the Noyes census, his photo #39799. Bland says net VF30 and tied for CC#12. Our grade is VF35 sharpness net VF30. A nice cent that comes with an equally nice provenance. The attribution, "No Fraction Bar" feature, and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label (PCGS # 35708) .
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
Ex Lester Merkin circa 1965-C. Douglas Smith circa 1971-John W. Adams 8/21/1973 (via Denis Loring)-C. Douglas Smith 11/1973-Del Bland 4/1977-Carl Windon 3/31/1988-Del Bland-Dr. Willard J. Carmel, Jr., Superior 9/7/1997:172-Scott Barrett 8/2012-Kenneth Goldman 7/2013 (Superior lot ticket and C. D. Smith collection envelope included).
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1794 S-65 R1. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Lustrous medium steel brown and chocolate with hints of reddish steel brown in protected areas on the reverse. No spots, corrosion, or contact marks, only microscopic pre-striking planchet chips that didn't completely smooth away when the cent was struck. The chips are concentrated on the forehead and upper hair and on the opposing lower right quadrant of the reverse because those areas were not as strongly struck as the rest of the coin (due to non-parallel die faces). The high points of the hair are softly struck and not fully defined but they retain their original mint frost. M-LDS, Breen state VI early, with numerous die cracks on both sides including a fine crack to the left from the bottom of the cap, but the small lump on the crack under the second S in STATES has not formed. Struck slightly off center to K-1 and the reverse is rotated 25 degrees CW from the normal head-to-foot die orientation. Graded MS60 net AU55 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #57154. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 35654) .
Estimated Value $25,000-UP.
Ex Craig Whitford Numismatic Auctions 11/24/2001:1463-Jesse Lipka 11/2002.
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1794 S-65 R1. PCGS graded AU-55. CAC Approved. Choice frosty medium steel brown and chocolate with peeps of lustrous lighter tan faded down from mint color in a few of the protected areas. A beautiful cent that is essentially flawless showing only light friction on the highpoints of the devices. The best identifying marks are a thin, light planchet void off the right top of the Y in LIBERTY and a tiny tick on the bottom of the upright of the E in ONE. MDS, Breen state V late, with several fine die cracks on both sides. Graded AU50 Choice and tied for CC#4 in the Noyes census, his photo #33396. Our grade is AU50 as well. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 3; 1 finer in MS64 at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 35654) .
Estimated Value $12,000-UP.
Ex Richard Williams, Noble Numismatics 7/14/1994:2437-Andrew Lustig 7/1994.
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1794 S-66 R5. PCGS graded VF-30. CAC Approved. Very attractive glossy medium chocolate brown and steel. The surfaces are smooth and this cent offers excellent eye appeal. The only marks, and they are faint, are a few very light horizontal hairline scratches inside the wreath around ONE. Nicely struck LDS, Breen state IV. The die crack along the pole is nearly as thick as the pole itself and the fine die crack from the forehead into the field before the face is present. Bold doubling can be seen on F-AM. A very nice example of this rare die variety. Graded VF25 net VF20 and CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #38759. Our grade is F15+, very close to VF20. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; 1 finer in VF35 at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 35657) .
Estimated Value $20,000-UP.
Ex Rob Hughes, Bowers & Merena 1/4/2000:3 (lot ticket included).
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1794 S-66 R5. PCGS graded VG-8. CAC Approved. Glossy medium chocolate brown. Smooth and quite nice for this rare variety, just worn. A tiny pinprick just right of the top of the 4 in the date is the best identifying mark. The date is strong and the legends are complete except for ONE CENT, which is mostly worn smooth. EDS, Breen state I. The obverse die is uncracked. Graded F12 net VG10 and tied for CC#7 in the Noyes census, his photo #60604. Our grade is VG8. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; 2 finer at PCGS for the variety, 1 in VF30 and 1 in VF35 (PCGS # 35657) .
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
Ex Tom Hyland 2008.
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1794 S-67 R3 Head of 1795. PCGS graded AU-58+. CAC Approved. Choice frosty reddish steel brown and light chocolate. Just a touch of friction on the highest points of the hair from mint state. The only mark is a shallow planchet flake connecting the lower parts of the E & D in UNITED, as struck. This cent offers excellent eye appeal, and the flake at ED is not distracting at all. M-LDS, Breen state IV, with die clashmarks on both sides and a fine radial crack from the dentils to the left top of the Y in LIBERTY. The four raised diagonal dashes on the cheek and repunching at AM are all clear. Both sides of this cent are plated to illustrate the variety in the 1923 Chapman reference as well as in Early American Cents, Penny Whimsy, and the Breen encyclopedia. Graded AU55 Choice and CC#4 in the Noyes census, his photo #21710. Bland says AU55 and CC#4. Our grade is AU55. The attribution and Naftzger-Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; 1 finer in MS64+ at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 35684) .
Estimated Value $20,000-UP.
Ex Charles I. Bushnell-Lorin G. Parmelee, S. H. & H. Chapman 6/1882:2623-Lorin G. Parmelee-M. A. Brown, S. H. & H. Chapman 4/1897:759-George H. Earle, Jr., Henry Chapman 6/1912:3388-S. H. Chapman 6/1913:462-Thomas L. Elder (privately)-Ebenezer Gilbert-Colonel James W. Ellsworth 3/1923-Wayte Raymond-Howard R. Newcomb, J. C. Morgenthau & Co. #458, 2/7/1945:69-Dr. William H. Sheldon-Dorothy Paschal-John W. Adams, Bowers & Ruddy FPL 1982, lot 68-Bowers & Ruddy Galleries Rare Coin Review #46, 12/1982-Bowers & Merena Galleries Rare Coin Review #48, 6/1983-John W. Adams 7/1984-Denis Loring 3/1985-Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/1988:95-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., Eric Streiner 4/1992-John B. MacDonald 2/1997-Walter Husak 6/1999 (includes the Naftzger collection envelope and lot tickets from the Adams and Halpern sales).
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1794 S-68 R5, Head of 1795. PCGS graded AU-50. Frosty medium to dark chocolate brown and steel with a patch of very fine reddish granularity from EN in CENT down to the wreath ribbon knot. The planchet is smooth and choice except for the reddish steel patch, and the obverse is beautiful. Nicely struck EDS Breen state I, with light die clashmarks on the reverse but before any wave or die crack on the obverse. The repunching on the A & M in AMERICA is clear. Graded VF35 net VF25 and CC#4 in the Noyes census, his photo #34578. Bland says VF30 and tied for CC#3. Our grade is VF35+ sharpness net VF30. The attribution and Adams-Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; 1 finer in AU58 at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 35687) .
Estimated Value $20,000-UP.
Ex B. Max Mehl (privately)-Lloyd Goldy circa 1953-John C. Adams, Sr.-John C. Adams, Jr., 1999 EAC Sale, lot 156.
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1794 S-69 R3 Head of 1795. PCGS graded EF-45. CAC Approved. Choice glossy chocolate brown with traces of lighter brown toning in protected areas on both sides. Only trivial marks on smooth, very attractive surfaces. A tiny diagonal nick under the second S in STATES and a microscopic speck of reddish planchet slag on the right ribbon loop are the best identifying marks, and it takes a strong glass to see them. MDS, Breen state II, showing die clashmarks on both sides. The repunching on the 17 and first A in AMERICA is clear. A choice 1794 cent. Our grade is VF35. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; 1 finer in MS65 at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 35690) .
Estimated Value $6,500-UP.
Ex Robert C. Clark-Chris McCawley-Michael Arconti-Fred Borcherdt 5/2013.
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1794 S-70 R2, Head of 1795. PCGS Genuine, Unc Details, Tooled. Highly lustrous medium steel brown and light chocolate with traces of lighter reddish steel brown faded down from mint color in protected areas. Sharply struck and extremely attractive with one exception: there is a shallow scuff of microscopic pin scratches that breaks the frost and lightens the toning under IBE in LIBERTY. The reason for this intentional tooling appears to have been the removal of a couple small planchet flakes. The only other marks are a small planchet fissure at the rim opposite the neck passing through to the rim over the first A in AMERICA (as struck), a very faint hairline scratch along the top of the neck, and a horizontal nick hidden in the hair over the ear. Otherwise this cent is absolutely choice. Sharply struck E-MDS, Breen state II. The die crack from the rim between TY reaches down into the middle of the cheek where it fades away. Fine doubling from die bounce shows on the date, bust, and LIBERTY. Graded MS60 net AU55 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #34100. Bland says MS60 and tied for CC#1. Our grade is MS63 net AU58. The attribution and Oswald-Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS label (PCGS # 35693) .
Estimated Value $15,000-UP.
Ex Major Sir Rowland Denys Guy Winn, M. C., 4th Baron St. Oswald-Oswald Family descendants-Christie, Manson & Woods, Ltd. (London) 10/1964:163-A. H. Baldwin & Sons, Ltd (London)-Lester Merkin 10/1966:98-unknown-Lester Merkin 6/1971:548-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., 1/1972.
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1794 S-71 R2, Head of 1795. PCGS graded MS-61 Brown. Lustrous medium steel brown and light chocolate with generous traces of faded mint red remaining, especially on the obverse. No spots, stains, or roughness. The only marks are some barely visible planchet chips around the date and lowest curl and a microscopic planchet flake over the left foot of the E in AMERICA that can help identify this cent. The surfaces are lustrous and the eye appeal is excellent, but there is a hint of rub on the highest points of the hair (what we used to call "cabinet friction"). It's obvious this cent never circulated. MDS, Breen state IV, showing clear die clashmarks from AME before the face in addition to other sharp clashmarks around the portrait. Graded AU55 Choice and tied for CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #22674. Bland says AU55 and tied for CC#3. Our grade is AU58+, very close to MS60. The attribution and Oswald-Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 2; none finer at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 35696) .
Estimated Value $30,000-UP.
Ex Major Sir Rowland Denys Guy Winn, M. C., 4th Baron St. Oswald-Oswald family descendants-Christie, Manson & Woods, Ltd. (London) 10/1964:164-A. H. Baldwin & Sons, Ltd (London)-Lester Merkin-C. Douglas Smith 1965-Alfred Bonard-Henry J. Berube (New England Coin Co.)-Alan Weinberg 2/1979-Del Bland 5/13/1986-Herman Halpern 12/26/1986-C. Douglas Smith-Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz-Dr. Allen Bennett-Walter Husak 2/24/2001.
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1794 S-72 R2 Exact Head of 1795. PCGS graded AU-55. CAC Approved. Very attractive frosty medium chocolate brown and steel. Satiny mint luster covers the fields and protected areas and this cent offers outstanding eye appeal. No spots, stains or traces of verdigris. The notable marks are a thin vertical nick on the bust over the 4 and a very shallow planchet flake at the dentil tips left of the first S in STATES. In addition there is some curious flattening on ONE CENT that has made those letters thicker than normal. Only the letters are affected; the fields around them are pristine. LDS, Breen state V late. A bold lump shows in the hair under the T in LIBERTY, strong die clashmarks show on both sides, and a new strong die crack reaches from the crossbar of the E in UNITED to under that D creating a raised retained cud break under the D. There is fine doubling on the date and bust thanks to die bounce. A very nice example of the Exact Head of 1795 variety. Called AU50 net EF45 and tied for CC#5 in the Noyes census, his photo #59775. Our grade is AU50 sharpness net EF45 as well. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 35699) .
Estimated Value $15,000-UP.
Ex Bay State Coin Show 11/2005.
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1794 NC-6 R8- PCGS Genuine, VF Details, Damage. Slightly glossy medium steel brown and light chocolate with darker reddish chocolate brown toning in protected areas. Microscopic granularity covers the fields and protected areas on both sides and patches of very shallow pitting are scattered over the reverse. There are a couple tiny specks of verdigris visible under magnification. The main distraction for this cent is a dull, deep dent or planchet void on the shoulder. The date is strong and the legends are clear except for the central portion of the reverse, which is very badly swollen. Only 3 examples of this variety are known, and all three have similar swelling on the reverse in addition to a radial die crack from the rim midway between the D in UNITED and the adjacent S in STATES. Obviously this reverse die failed spectacularly and in very short order after being placed into service. The reverse for the very rare S-33 die variety suffered a similar fate, but it lasted a lot longer before being mercifully retired. This variety was discovered by Walter Breen in August 1957 and only two more have been found since then. The NC-6 is undoubtedly a key to a complete die variety collection of 1794 cents, and opportunities to acquire one are quite rare as well. Graded F15 net VG8 and CC#3 in the Noyes census of 10-10-8, his photo #40058. Our grade is F15+ net VG8. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. No examples have been graded at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 35669) .
Estimated Value $20,000-UP.
Ex Greg Field-Chris Young 8/2003.
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1794 NC-9 R7+. PCGS graded Fine-12. CAC Approved. Glossy dark chocolate brown with lighter steel brown toning covering the devices on both sides. The two-tone appearance accents the devices and adds to the eye appeal. The surfaces are nice and appear perfectly smooth to the unaided eye, but a glass reveals traces of extremely fine roughness in protected areas. No verdigris and only a few trivial signs of contact. A small dig under the U in UNITED just touches the leaf below, and this mark can help identify the cent. The date and legends are complete and easily readable, but the 4 and a few of the letters are a bit weak. EDS, Breen state I. The vertical die crack that is always present on the reverse is relatively light, extending from the dentils under the fraction up to the N in CENT where it fades away. The die variety was discovered in January 1974 and since then only 3 more have been found in spite of diligent searching. It's also important to note here that the other 3 examples have significant surface roughness and are considered "scudzy" by EAC standards. This is the plate coin for the die variety in both the Breen and Noyes references. Graded F15 net VG7 and CC#1 of only 4 known in the Noyes census, his photo #21360. Del Bland says VG7 as well and finest known in his census of the same 4 coins. Our grade is VG10 sharpness net VG8. The attribution and Naftzger-Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS for the variety. The only example graded at PCGS (PCGS # 35675) .
Estimated Value $20,000-UP.
Ex Milwaukee Coin Show-Lonnie McCoy 2/14/1986-Tom Reynolds 5/11/1986-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., 2/23/1992-Eric Streiner 1992 (Naftzger collection envelope included).
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1795 S-74 R4- Lettered Edge. PCGS graded AU-55+. Lustrous mix of dark steel brown and chocolate with lighter tan and steel brown toning faded down from mint color in protected areas on both sides. The only defects are some barely visible abrasions in the obverse fields and a couple thin vertical nicks on the cheek. The reverse looks mint state but the highpoints on the portrait show a touch of friction. MDS, Breen state V, with fine die cracks that meander through the legend outside the wreath. Graded AU50 net EF45 and CC#5 in the Noyes census, his photo #24271. Bland says AU50 and CC#5. Our grade is AU50+. Comes with a very nice provenance. The attribution and Crosby-Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; 1 finer in MS63 at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 35714) .
Estimated Value $10,000-UP.
Ex Sylvester S. Crosby-John W. Hazeltine #70, 6/1883:1497-R. W. Randall, New Netherlands Coin Co. MBS 3/1973:41-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/1986:98-G. Lee Kuntz, Superior 10/6/1991:82-Larry Briggs Rare Coins-Bowers & Merena Galleries-Dr. John A. Van Arsdall, Bowers & Merena 1/1993:224-Bowers & Merena 11/1994:2032-Heritage 6/1999:5379.
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1795 S-75 R3 Lettered Edge. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. CAC Approved. Highly lustrous medium brown with slightly darker steel brown toning on the highpoints and peeps of faded mint color showing in protected areas on both sides. This cent is beautiful, virtually flawless in every respect. The task of finding an identifying mark presents a challenge, but that's a good problem to have. A tiny spot of darker toning just left of the top of the cap and another slightly larger one under the left foot of the A in STATES will have to suffice as identifying marks. MDS Breen state IV, with a fine die crack arcing up through the 9 into the truncation ending in the lower curls. There is obvious die rust around the date and clear die clashmarks on the reverse. A few very shallow low spots show inside the wreath, all caused by debris stuck on the die, but overall the strike is excellent. Graded MS62 Choice and tied for CC#7 in the Noyes census, his photo #28017. Bland says MS61 and tied for CC#5. Our grade is MS63+ Choice. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 35717) .
Estimated Value $30,000-UP.
Ex R. W. Randall, New Netherlands Coin Co. 3/1973:42-R. Tettenhorst 10/1995-Jay Parrino (The Mint) 6/1997.
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1795 S-76a R5 Thick Planchet, Lettered Edge. PCGS graded EF-45. CAC Approved. Frosty medium brown with darker steel brown toning on the highpoints. No trace of corrosion or verdigris, but there are some contact marks. The notable marks are several rim bruises on both sides, the strongest of these over TA in STATES. Curiously many of the condition census examples of this variety also suffer from rim bruises, and for that reason using rim bruises to identify specific examples is risky. Perhaps a tiny planchet chip on the truncation over the 5 and a diagonal nick on the crossbar of the E in ONE might be better identifying marks. MDS, Breen state II, with light die clashmarks on both sides. Graded EF45 net VF25 by Noyes, his photo #61533.Our grade is EF40 sharpness net VF25. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; 3 finer at PCGS for the variety, 1 in AU50, 1 in AU55, and 1 in MS65 (PCGS # 35720) .
Estimated Value $15,000-UP.
Ex Mal Varner 2/2012.
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1795 S-76b R1 Plain Edge. PCGS graded MS-66 Brown. CAC Approved. Highly lustrous medium steel brown with faded mint red in protected areas on both sides. A truly spectacular cent that offers superb eye appeal in every respect. No defects other than a few microscopic planchet chips that are visible only under strong magnification. Normally this variety is plagued by planchet chips that reduce the eye appeal, especially when those chips show in the obverse fields where they catch your eye. Fortunately the fields on this cent are smooth and hard with hints of reflectivity on the obverse thanks to the early die state. The best identifying marks are a pinprick-sized planchet chip hidden between two dentils off the tip of the nose and a tiny nick hidden on the right top of the N in ONE. EDS, Breen state III, before any trace of swelling in the field before the portrait (Breen's two earlier states are reserved for the lettered edge version of the variety). Delicate but clearly defined die clashmarks show on both sides. Graded MS62 Choice and tied for CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #59253. Bland says MS61 and tied for CC#1. Our grade is MS64 Choice. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 35723) .
Estimated Value $35,000-UP.
Ex Rodney T. Grove-Robert Nofal and Lewis Kling-Auction '81 (Superior) 7/23/1981:511-unknown-Heritage 6/1989:959-Tony Terranova-unknown-William Shamhart 6/2005.
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1795 S-76b R1 Plain Edge. PCGS graded MS-63+ Brown. CAC Approved. Lustrous medium steel brown and light chocolate. No spots, stains, or contact marks. A flawless cent except for some of the usual tiny planchet chips that didn't completely disappear when the planchet was struck. The microscopic chips are located mostly on the bust tip, forehead, top of the cap, and at UN in UNITED (which is positioned opposite the top of the cap). MDS, Breen state V, showing subtle bulges in the obverse fields. Both ends of the pole are pointed due to excessive die lapping. Not seen by Noyes or Bland. Our grade is MS62. The attribution and Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; 2 finer at PCGS for the variety, 1 in MS65 and 1 in MS66 (PCGS # 35723) .
Estimated Value $10,000-UP.
Ex Superior 1/29/1996:1034.
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1795 S-77 R3 Plain Edge. PCGS graded AU-55+. CAC Approved. Choice glossy medium steel brown and light chocolate with a small area of darker olive brown toning around UN in UNITED. Mint frost shows in the protected areas on both sides and this cent offers excellent eye appeal. The only defects are some of the usual tiny planchet chips that are normally seen on the thin planchet strikes of 1795. The chips are located primarily on the portrait and around ST in STATES. The best identifying mark is a pinprick-sized planchet flake in the field near the dentils off the chin. A very attractive cent. M-LDS, Breen state IV, showing fine die cracks on the reverse and subtle swelling in the obverse fields. This is the plate coin for the variety in the 1991 Noyes reference. Graded AU55 net AU50 and tied for CC#2 honors in the Noyes census (#1 is in the ANS), his photo #20562. Bland says AU55, tied for CC#2 behind that same ANS example. So you can't acquire one any better than this, and it comes with an impressive provenance that can be traced back more than a century. Our grade is AU58. The attribution and Naftzger-Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 35726) .
Estimated Value $15,000-UP.
Ex Peter Mougey-William H. Woodin, Thomas L. Elder #43, 9/1910:19-Dr. George P. French-B. Max Mehl 1929 FPL, lot 91 (where described as "an even olive proof")-Henry A. Sternberg-T. James Clarke 1944-B. Max Mehl-Lotus Sullivan-French's (A. French) #31, 4/26/1947:375-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., 2/23/1992-Eric Streiner-Dennis Mendelson 10/1992 (Naftzger collection envelope included).
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1795 S-78 R1 Plain Edge. PCGS graded MS-63+ Brown. CAC Approved. Very attractive lustrous medium steel brown and light chocolate with tiny peeps of faded mint red showing on both sides. A very nice cent, nearly flawless. The only notable defect is a tiny planchet chip right of the base of the F in OF (as struck). MDS, Breen state III, with a tiny lump on the bottom edge of the jaw. Graded MS63 and tied for CC#1 honors in the Noyes census, his photo #39267. Bland says MS63 and tied for CC#2. Our grade is MS62+, close to MS63. Comes with a great provenance. The attribution and Helfenstein-Reynolds provenance are noted on the PCGS Secure label. Pop 1; 1 finer in MS64 at PCGS for the variety (PCGS # 35729) .
Estimated Value $15,000-UP.
Ex S. H. & H. Chapman-John G. Mills, S. H. & H. Chapman 4/1904:1249-S. H. & H. Chapman-unknown-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., Abe Kosoff 10/1961:96-Louis Helfenstein, Lester Merkin 8/14/1964:8-Charles "Shotgun" Slade III-Eugene Worrell, Superior 5/1989:5009-Tony Terranova-Arthur Rosenfeld 6/1994.
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