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Sale 96
February 12-15 2017 Pre-Long Beach Auction
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Lot 17 |
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1796 S-98 R4 Draped Bust, Reverse of 1795 PCGS graded AU58. Very attractive frosty medium brown and chocolate with lighter brown and tan in protected areas. Traces of mint luster remain visible in protected areas and this cent offers excellent eye appeal. No spots, stains, or roughness. The only defects are microscopic planchet flakes and chips scattered over both sides (as struck) and some trivial contact marks. The best identifying marks are a tiny planchet chip at the rim left of the lowest curl and a thin nick across the wreath stem and leaf under the second A in AMERICA. MDS, Breen state II, with a thick crack or die flaw from the rim to the right top of the Y in LIBERTY. A great example of this tough die variety. Our grade is AU50. Noyes says AU50 net EF45 and tied for CC#3, his photo #33232. Noyes says the finest example resides in the ANS Collection, so there is only one better piece available to collectors according to his census. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 finer in 63 for the variety. Estimate Value $20,000 - UP
Ex Bernice Laub, Sotheby's 12/1993:711-Doug Bird 3/2008.
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$25,850 |
Lot 18 |
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1796 S-103 R4+ Draped Bust, LIHERTY Error PCGS graded AU55. Glossy medium chocolate brown and steel with lighter brown in protected areas and slightly darker steel brown on the highpoints. The surfaces are smooth, void of any corrosion or verdigris, and the eye appeal of this cent is excellent. The only defects are some minor contact marks, including two faint hairline scratches from the hair below the ear lobe down to the bottom of the neck near the drapery, a dull nick on the rim over the T in LIBERTY, and a minor rim bruise over the C in AMERICA. LDS, Breen state II, with several fine die cracks on the reverse. The date and legends are strong and the LIHERTY error is bold. Our grade is net EF40. Bland says EF40 as well and CC#5 in his census. Noyes says AU50 sharpness net VF35 (for a possible very old retoning, which may be true), and tied for CC#5, his photo #34609. Both sides of this cent are plated in Early American Cents and Penny Whimsy. Clearly one of the finest LIHERTY Obverse 1796 cents available to collectors, and it comes with a great provenance. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; the finest graded at both services. Estimate Value $22,000 - UP
Ex consignor "M" S. H. Chapman-S. H. Chapman 6/20/1913:483-Dr. Henry W. Beckwith, S. H. Chapman 4/27/1923:10-Howard R. Newcomb, J. C. Morgenthau & Co., #458, 2/7/1945:104-James Kelly-Alvin J. Fink-T. James Clarke-Dr. William H. Sheldon-Dorothy I. Paschal-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., New Netherlands Coin Co. 11/14/1973:421 (plated)-Stack's-John L. Roper II, Stack's 12/8/1983:450-John Whitney 1/1996-Tony Terranova-Dr. Eugene Sherman 1/1997-John B. MacDonald (via Denis Loring)-Wes Rasmussen, Heritage 1/13/2005:3119-Tony Terranova (includes the Terranova envelope).
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$51,700 |
Lot 19 |
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1796 S-110 R3 Reverse of 1794 PCGS graded XF45, CAC Approved. Choice glossy medium chocolate brown and steel with traces of lighter brown and tan toning in protected areas. A smooth, lightly worn cent that offers outstanding eye appeal. The only defects, and they are inconsequential, are two small rim nicks over the O in OF. E-MDS, Breen state III, with a fine die crack through the tops of RTY. The repunching on the L & I in LIBERTY is clear. Our grade is VF35+, close to EF40. Graded EF40 net VF35 and CC#6 in the Noyes census, his photo #60421. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 3 finer, 1 in 55, 1 in 62, 1 in 66+ for the variety. Estimate Value $15,000 - UP
Ex the Northern Bay Collection, Stack's 3/2006:3750-Tony Terranova 4/2006. Possibly earlier from the Charles DuPont Collection, Stack's 9/24/1954:144 (includes the 2006 Stack's lot ticket and Terranova envelope).
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$11,163 |
Lot 20 |
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1796 S-119 R3 Draped Bust, Reverse of 1797 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Frosty medium brown and light chocolate with slightly darker steel brown toning on the highest points of the devices. No spots, stains, or contact marks. The only defects are some of the usual microscopic chips that were on these planchets prior to striking. A very tiny chip under the corner of the eye and another nestled between the leaf tips under the second S in STATES are good identifying marks, but you will need a strong glass to see them. M-LDS, Breen state III early, with a strong die crack through the 17 and lowest curl and narrow rim cud breaks over TAT in STATES. There is a minor planchet clip affecting the dentils opposite the chin and the opposing ones over ME in AMERICA (as struck). This beautiful cent is almost certainly from the famous "Nichols Hoard" of mint state cents. (The "Nichols Hoard" is the name commonly applied to a group of cents, certainly several hundred and possibly as many as 1000, that were obtained directly from the US Mint in 1797 by Benjamin Goodhue, a member of the Continental Congress. These cents were passed down through his family until they ended up as the property of the Nichols family before being dispersed in the 1860's by David Nichols of Gallows Hill, Massachusetts. The hoard contained examples of the S-119 variety of 1796 and the S-123 and S-135 varieties of 1797.) Our grade is MS60. A great type or date coin. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 4; 3 finer, 2 in 64, 1 in 65 for the variety. Estimate Value $10,000 - UP
Ex John B. Hamrick-Tony Terranova 9/2004.
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$20,563 |
Lot 21 |
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1797 S-120a R3 Reverse of 1795, Plain Edge PCGS graded AU58, CAC Approved. Variety with single leaves at the top of the wreath. Lustrous light to medium steel brown with a couple tiny wisps of darker olive brown on the lower part of the reverse. There is a very light touch of wear on the highpoints of the obverse but the reverse appears very close to mint state. The only marks are a faint swipe of darker toning in the field left of the hair ribbon and a collection of microscopic pinpricks in the field above the bust tip. The dentils left of the date are softly struck, as are the opposing ones over the second T in STATES (all thanks to minor thinness in the planchet at that spot). MDS, Breen state III, with a fine crack through the top of LIBERTY and minor crumbling on the profile of Ms Liberty. Called AU50 by Denis Loring and tied for CC#2. Bland says EF40 and tied for CC#5. Our grade is EF45. A very attractive and important example of this popular "Redbook" type. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; tied for finest of the variety graded at both services. Estimate Value $18,000 - UP
Ex 1957 ANA Sale, Federal Coin Exchange 8/21/1957:831-C. Douglas Smith 1980-Jack Beymer-Dick Feingold, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 2/11/2007:288-March Wells, McCawley & Grellman/Goldbergs 2/1/2009:582.
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$82,250 |
Lot 22 |
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1797 S-120b R2 Reverse of 1795, Gripped Edge PCGS Genuine. Variety with single leaves at the top of the wreath. Sharpness VF but both sides are covered with uniform extremely faint granularity under glossy dark chocolate brown and olive toning. No marks or verdigris. Essentially flawless except for the microscopic roughness. M-LDS, Breen state V, with die cracks on both sides and crumbling on the profile and on the top of the I in LIBERTY. The "Grip" marks on the edge are clear. Our grade is VF20+ sharpness net F15. Noyes says VF20 net F12, his photo #59380. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS label. Estimate Value $700 - UP
Ex Ray Chatham 3/1973-John M. Ward, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 9/5/2004:286-Doug Bird 1/2005.
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$940 |
Lot 23 |
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1797 S-121b R3- Reverse of 1795, Gripped Edge PCGS graded AU53. Variety with single leaves at the top of the wreath. Choice glossy steel brown and light chocolate with frosty tan faded down from mint color in the protected areas, especially on the obverse. Very attractive, virtually flawless. A small arc of slightly darker toning above the E in LIBERTY is the best identifying mark. LDS, Breen state V. All the die cracks described by Breen are clear. A beautiful example of this popular "Redbook" variety. Our grade is VF35+ and choice, very close to EF40. Tied for CC#6. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 1 finer in 63 for the variety. Estimate Value $14,000 - UP
Ex Michael "Mickey" Arconti, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 5/2010:641-Doug Bird 6/2010 (lot ticket included).
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$15,275 |
Lot 24 |
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1797 S-131 R2 Stemless Wreath PCGS graded AU53, CAC Approved. Glossy chocolate brown and steel with lighter brown toning in protected areas, particularly on the reverse. No spots, stains or corrosion, just a few small contact marks and planchet defects. The only marks visible without the aid of a glass are a small planchet chip in the field over the hair ribbon and a chip out of the rim just right of the second S in STATES, both defects as struck. E-MDS, Breen state II, with a dull vertical die crack in the field before the portrait and a tiny spike hanging down from the tip of the nose. In addition there is a second lighter vertical crack near the dentils right of the first crack. Breen says the second vertical crack (his state IV) begins after the state III crack from the lower curls, but his sequence is reversed. The crack from the lower curls is not present. A superior example of the "Stemless Wreath" version of 1797. Our grade is VF35+, close to EF40. Noyes says EF40 net VF35 and tied for CC#4 honors, his photo #26889. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 2 marginally finer in 55 for the variety. Estimate Value $30,000 - UP
Ex C. Douglas Smith 10/31/1968-Jules Reiver, Heritage 1/24/2006:19331 (includes the Smith and Reiver collection envelopes).
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$30,550 |
Lot 25 |
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1797 S-135 R3 Reverse of 1797 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Beautiful glossy medium steel brown and chocolate with frosty lighter brown and golden tan faded down from mint color in protected areas. Underlying mint luster covers the planchet and this cent offers outstanding eye appeal. The only defects, and they are mint made, are a shallow low spot at the ear lobe and another over the N in ONE, both the result of grease on the die. Otherwise everything is sharply struck. M-LDS, Breen state III, with a subtle bulge at D-ST. Most likely a survivor from the famous Nichols Hoard of mint state cents (see the story of the Nichols Hoard in the description of the 1796 S-119 offered earlier). Our grade is MS62. Noyes says MS62 and tied for CC#3, his photo #56590. Del Bland grades this cent MS63. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 2 finer, 1 in 64+, 1 in 65 for the variety. Estimate Value $12,500 - UP
Ex 1982 ANA Sale, Steve Ivy Numismatic Auctions 8/1982:1500-Julian Leidman-Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz-C. Douglas Smith 10/1982-G. Lee Kuntz, Superior 10/6/1991:152-Wes Rasmussen, Heritage 1/13/2005:3157-Tony Terranova 2/2005.
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$15,275 |
Lot 26 |
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1798/7 S-150 R5 Overdate Small 8 over 7 PCGS graded VF20. Style I Hair. Glossy dark chocolate brown and olive with uniform microscopic granularity hidden under the natural glossy toning. The highpoints are a slightly lighter shade of chocolate brown and the eye appeal is decent in spite of the imperfect surfaces. There are a few specks of verdigris tucked into protected areas, mostly on the reverse, but it takes a glass to see them. The only contact marks are a few tiny rim nicks at NI in UNITED, a very light rim bruise at the first T in STATES, and a pair of tiny pinpricks over the T in CENT. None of these marks is distracting. MDS, Breen state III, with a few fine die cracks on the reverse and minor swelling at ER in AMERICA. The overdate feature is bold and the legends are strong. Called VF20 and tied for CC#4 honors in the Bland/Breen census. Noyes says F15 ands tied for CC#5, his photo #57177. Our grade is net F15. Comes with a nice provenance that has been traced back a full century. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 1 finer in 45+ for the variety. Estimate Value $5,000 - UP
Ex Henry C. Miller, Thomas L. Elder 4/1917:756-Hillyer Ryder 5/1945-Wayte Raymond-New Netherlands Coin Co. #41, 9/1953:259-Dorothy I. Paschal (via Ray Chatham) 8/20/1978-John M. Ward, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 9/5/2004:336-Walter Husak, Heritage 2/15/2008:2153 (includes the Husak collection envelope).
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$7,931 |
Lot 27 |
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1798 S-155 R3 Reverse of 1795 PCGS graded AU55, CAC Approved. Variety with Small 8, Style I Hair, and single leaves at the top of the wreath. Glossy steel brown and chocolate with frosty tan covering the protected areas on both sides. A choice example showing only a few trivial marks, including a small nick hidden in the hair left of the throat, another faint one in the center of the neck, and a short hairline scratch low on the neck. M-LDS, Breen state IV late, with die cracks on both sides. Called VF35 and tied for CC#7 among the confirmed examples in the Bland census. Noyes says EF40 net VF35 and tied for CC#7, his photo #34298. Our grade is VF35+ Choice. A premium example of this popular "Redbook" variety, and it comes with an impressive provenance. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 2 finer, 1 in 62, 1 in 65 for the variety (the MS65 brought $114,562.50 in our 1/31/2016 sale of the Tom Reynolds Collection). Estimate Value $11,000 - UP
Ex Thomas L. Elder 6/26/1936-Judge Thomas L. Gaskill-New Netherlands Coin Co. (privately) 11/1956-Dorothy Paschal-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 1/27/1996:217-March Wells, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 2/1/2009:589 (Wells lot ticket included).
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$25,850 |
Lot 28 |
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1798 S-157 R2 Small 8, Style I Hair PCGS graded AU55. Attractive glossy light to medium brown with frosty light steel brown and tan in protected areas and darker steel brown toning on the highpoints. Mint frost covers the fields and protected areas and the eye appeal is excellent. The notable marks are a diagonal nick in the hair at the shoulder, a couple faint hairlines above and below the ear, a shallow low spot (caused by grease on the die) from the eye to the back of the head under the L, and another low spot inside the top of the wreath. E-MDS, Breen state II, with a short spur from the middle of the neck and traces of microscopic die rust on both sides (tiny lumps on the coin). Our grade is AU50+ sharpness net EF45+. Noyes says EF45 net EF40 and tied for CC#8, his photo #60420. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 4 finer, 2 in 58, 1 in 63, 1 in 64 for the variety. Estimate Value $17,500 - UP
Ex Doug Bird 9/2007.
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$9,988 |
Lot 29 |
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1798 S-166 R1 Large 8, Style II Hair PCGS graded AU58, CAC Approved. Frosty light to medium chocolate brown and steel with traces of lighter steel brown toning in some of the protected areas. Peeps of very faded mint color remain visible on the reverse and this cent offers outstanding eye appeal. No spots or stains, only a few trivial marks. A very tiny planchet lamination at the rim over the second S in STATES can help identify this cent, but you will need a glass to see it. E-MDS, Breen state II, a die state that is earlier than most of this variety (Breen state I with an uncracked reverse may not exist). There are fine die clashmarks on both sides and the always-present crack that arcs through the fraction and E in UNITED is clear. Softly struck at the top of LIBER and on the bust tip, as usual. The reverse is rotated 20 degrees CCW from the normal head-to-foot orientation. Our grade is AU55. Noyes says AU50 and tied for CC#8, his photo #20497. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 5 finer for the variety. Estimate Value $6,000 - UP
Ex England-Doug Bird-Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz, the "Redbook Collection," American Numismatic Rarities 12/2003:417-Tony Terranova & Chris McCawley 4/2004.
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$7,344 |
Lot 30 |
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1799/8 S-188 R4 Overdate 9 over 8 PCGS Genuine, Good Details. Olive brown and steel with lighter steel brown toning on the devices. The two-tone appearance accents the devices and enhances the eye appeal. Uniform microscopic roughness covers the planchet. No verdigris or contact marks, just worn. The date and legends are weak but everything is readable. EDS, before any die cracks on the obverse. Our grade is G5. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS label. Estimate Value $4,000 - UP
Ex Wayne Phillips-Doug Bird 6/2015.
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$4,700 |
Lot 31 |
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1799 S-189 R2 PCGS graded VF30. Mostly glossy chocolate and olive brown. The planchet appears perfectly smooth to the unaided eye, but a glass reveals very fine roughness in the fields and protected areas on the obverse while the reverse is perfectly smooth. No spots or verdigris, only a few trivial contact marks. The notable ones are a thin vertical nick on the forehead, a collection of faint scratches hidden in the field before the chin, and a diagonal nick over the left top of the T in CENT. Both the date and LIBERTY are strong, which is a big plus since many of this variety were struck with one or the other quite weak due to axially misaligned dies. MDS, Breen state II late or III early. The irregular lump over the T in CENT is strong but there is no evidence of crumbling in the dentils on the reverse. A sharp, attractive example of this date. Our grade is VF25. Noyes says VF25 net VF20 and tied for CC#6, his photo #28125. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 3 finer, 1 in 40, 1 in 45, 1 in 61 for the variety. Estimate Value $50,000 - UP
Ex S. H. Chapman 10/1910:602 (plated)-probably Major Richard Lambert-unknown-Bowers & Merena 11/10/1986:2833-Joel Spingarn (via Robert W. Everett) 5/5/1993-Allan J. Kollar, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/29/2005:1021-unknown-Heritage 4/2009:2039 (last lot ticket included).
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$67,563 |
Lot 32 |
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1800/798 S-190 R3 Overdate 800 over 798 PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Variety with Style I Hair. Choice lustrous dark steel brown and chocolate. Satiny mint frost covers this cent and the eye appeal is outstanding. No spots, stains, or corrosion. The only marks, and it takes a strong glass to see them, are some faint hairlines in the field behind the portrait and a few more near the dentils over the bust tip. MDS, Breen state II, with fine die rust and clashmarks visible on both sides. The 7 under the 8 is bold while the undertype 98 is dull and weak (as always on this variety due to die wear in earlier marriages), but it is still visible. This is the plate coin for the variety in Dr. Sheldon's Early American Cents and Penny Whimsy, and it is far superior to the Breen plate coin. Our grade is AU58 Choice, just a hint of rub on the highest points from mint state. Noyes says AU55 Choice and CC#2 behind only the ANS example (with only 3 graded better than VF35 in his census). Bland says AU55 and CC#3 in the Breen/Bland census. A great cent that comes with an equally great provenance. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; the only MS BN example graded at both services. Estimate Value $22,000 - UP
Ex C. David Pierce 1945-Sheraton Coin Co. (Ernest Henderson) 1945-Dr. William H. Sheldon 4/19/1972-R. E. Naftzger, Jr.-Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/1988:174 (as MS60+)-Doug Bird 1/2005 (includes the Bird collection envelope and Halpern lot ticket).
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$47,000 |
Lot 33 |
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1800/79 S-196 R1 Overdate 80 over 79 PCGS graded AU55. Variety with Style II Hair. Frosty dark steel brown and chocolate with a puff of reddish chocolate toning between the T & Y in LIBERTY. No roughness or verdigris, only light friction on the highpoints of the devices and minor contact marks scattered over both sides. A very light diagonal scratch under LI in LIBERTY, another in the field over the bust, and a tiny pinprick right of the date are good identifying marks, but none is distracting. Satiny mint luster covers the protected areas and the eye appeal of this cent is excellent. MDS, Breen state II, with a rough diagonal die line at ES but no crack on the obverse. The overdate feature is obvious to the unaided eye. Our grade is EF40+, very close to EF45. Noyes says EF40 and tied for CC#8, his photo #36778. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 finer in 58+ for the variety. Estimate Value $6,000 - UP
Ex Eugene Exman-Dr. Byron M. Stuart, 1977 ANA Sale, Kagin's 8/23/1977:294-William R. T. Smith-Bill Noyes, 1982 EAC Sale, lot 252-R. E, Naftzger, Jr. 12/11/1986-Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/1988:177-unknown-Mid American Rare Coin Auctions 1/1990:51-Doug Bird-Gary M. Ruttenberg, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 8/17/1996:185-Jack Wadlington 6/2005-Bob Grellman & Chris McCawley-Harry Laibstain 2/2006.
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$6,169 |
Lot 34 |
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1800 S-197 R1 PCGS graded AU58. The "Q" variety. Glossy olive brown and steel with traces of faded mint color showing in protected areas on both sides. Underlying mint luster covers the fields and protected areas and this cent offers outstanding eye appeal. LDS, Breen state IV, with a bold die break or internal cud break at IBE, a very rough vertical crack down from the ends of the hair ribbon, and a narrow rim cud over AT in STATES. A beautiful example of the "Q" variety, so-called thanks to the always present crack that slants through the first 0 in the date creating a crude "Q." Our grade is AU50. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 2 finer, 1 in 58+, 1 in 63 for the variety. Estimate Value $7,500 - UP
Ex Stuart Levine, Heritage 10/1995:5670-Chris McCawley FPL #51, 9/1996-Jack Wadlington 6/2005-Bob Grellman & Chris McCawley 7/2005.
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$7,638 |
Lot 35 |
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1800 S-205 R4 PCGS graded AU58, CAC Approved. Glossy steel brown and chocolate with lots of light brown and golden tan in protected areas. Hints of very faded mint color remain visible on both sides. Underlying mint luster covers the fields and protected areas and this cent offers excellent eye appeal. No spots or stains, only very light friction on the highpoints and a few trivial contact marks. The best identifying marks are a pair of extremely faint hairline scratches from the chin towards the bottom of the ear lobe, a thin planchet fissure that connects the lowest curl to the rim below (as struck), and a rim nick over the right side of the second T in STATES. MDS, Breen state II, with a nearly horizontal die crack from the rim to the hair under the ribbon and another crack at ICA in AMERICA. Our grade is AU50+. Noyes says AU50 Choice and tied for CC#4, his photo #20931. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 finer, 1 in 62, 1 in 63 for the variety. Estimate Value $7,500 - UP
Ex Bowers & Merena 1/24/1984:2476-Doug Bird 6/2004 (lot ticket included).
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$15,863 |
Lot 36 |
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1801 S-216 R1 PCGS graded AU58, CAC Approved. Choice glossy medium chocolate brown and steel with lighter brown and tan toning in protected areas. Faint peeps of faded mint color can be found on the reverse. Underlying satiny mint luster covers the planchet and the eye appeal of this cent is outstanding. A beautiful cent, essentially flawless except for a hint of rub on the highest points of the devices and a couple trivial marks on the obverse. A few faint hairline scratches near the dentils before the mouth and a nick-like diagonal planchet chip in the field off the chin can help identify this cent. E-MDS, Breen state II, and better struck than most. There are light die clashmarks on both sides and the drapery on the bust is well struck while many are weak in this area. A very nice cent, and it comes with an old provenance. Our grade is AU55. Noyes says AU55 and tied for CC#10, his photo #25624. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 finer, 1 in 62, 1 in 63 for the variety. Estimate Value $5,000 - UP
Ex John Zug-S. W. Freeman, Kreisberg Shulman Auctions 5/23/1958:1142-Stack's (privately)-Frank H. Masters, Jr., Rare Coin Company of America 5/14/1971:135-Charles E. Harrison-Tony Terranova & Chris McCawley 4/2004.
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$7,931 |
Lot 37 |
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1801 S-219 R2 3-Error Reverse PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Attractive medium chocolate brown and steel with lighter steel brown toning in protected areas. Both sides are covered with satiny mint frost and the eye appeal of this cent is outstanding. There is no wear, not even on the highest points of the devices, but there are some minor contact marks. A few faint scuffs near the dentils off the lower end of the hair ribbon, a pinprick and diagonal hairline scratch in the field before the chin, and a microscopic planchet chip on the throat (as struck) are the only notable marks. Otherwise this cent is choice. MDS, Breen state V, with two die cracks at UNIT to the fraction and obvious die clashmarks on both sides. All 3 of the die-cutter errors are bold (Missing Left Stem, Error Denominator 000, and "U" over and Inverted "U" in UNITED). A superior example of this very popular "Redbook" variety. Our grade is MS60 net AU55. Noyes says MS60 net AU50 and tied for CC#2. Bland says AU55 and CC#2 in the Breen/Bland census. Comes with a great provenance that has been traced back more than a century. A small "B" was carefully written into the field near the dentils right of the F in OF using dark ink, perhaps to identify a prior owner, Harold Bareford. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; none finer for the variety. Estimate Value $30,000 - UP
Ex S. H. & H. Chapman 5/1904-Harlan P. Smith, S. H. & H. Chapman 5/8/1906:1097 (plated)-Dr. Lewis H. Adler, Jr., 3/1917-B. Max Mehl-Howard R. Newcomb-Charles M. Williams, Numismatic Gallery #68, 11/14/1950:181-Harold Bareford 9/13/1985-Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/1988:191-Tony Terranova -Doug Bird 1/2005 (includes the Halpern and Bird collection envelopes and Halpern lot ticket).
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$108,688 |
Lot 38 |
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1801 S-221 R2 Corrected Denominator 100 over 000 PCGS graded XF45. Attractive glossy medium chocolate brown with a faint swipe of darker olive toning in the protected areas on the reverse from UNI to ATE. The only sign of contact worthy of mention is a small nick on the right foot of the I in AMERICA. Nicely struck EDS, Breen state I, before any die clashmarks or rim cuds. The Corrected Denominator feature is bold. Graded EF45 net VF35 and CC#9 in the Noyes census, his photo #34994. Bland says VF35 as well and tied for CC#9. Our grade is VF35+, close to EF40. A very nice example of this popular "Redbook" variety. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 4 finer, 3 in 55, 1 in 58 for the variety. Estimate Value $5,000 - UP
Ex Kagin's #308, 10/1976:789-unknown-Superior 10/1977:173-William R. T. Smith-Doug Bird, McLaughlin & Robinson Auctions #4160, 9/1986:347-Doug Bird-Michael Kramer 10/1987-Wes Rasmussen-Tom Reynolds, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/29/2005:1403-Doug Bird 6/2005.
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$6,463 |
Lot 39 |
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1801 S-223 R1 Error Fraction 1/000 PCGS graded AU53. Glossy chocolate brown and dark steel. The surfaces are smooth except for a small area of microscopic roughness just right of the D in UNITED where there is a tiny pit. A faint nearly horizontal hairline in the field from the middle of the nose and a dull pinprick in the field before the brow are good identifying marks. M-LDS, Breen state V, with cud breaks that involve the upper parts of the R & T in LIBERTY and clashmarks on both sides. The terminal cud at the bust tip has not formed. A nice example of the 1/000 Error Fraction type. Our grade is EF40. Noyes says EF45 net EF40 and tied for CC#6, his photo #60419. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 3 finer, 1 in 55, 1 in 60, 1 in 63 for the variety. Estimate Value $4,500 - UP
Ex Doug Bird 9/2005.
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$7,931 |
Lot 40 |
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1802 S-228 R2 Error Fraction 1/000 PCGS graded MS63 Brown, CAC Approved. Choice lustrous medium steel brown and chocolate with faint hints of very faded mint color peeking through in a few of the protected areas. Mint frost covers this cent, even the highest points of the devices, and it offers outstanding eye appeal. Nearly flawless. A trio of microscopic ticks in a line under the L in LIBERTY and a tiny planchet flake on the tip of the leaf under C in AMERICA are the best identifying marks, but they are barely visible with a glass. E-MDS, Breen state II late. Die roughness (Breen calls it "scaling") covers most of the obverse fields and the bust with similar scaling at STA in STATES. A radial die crack reaches from the rim to the D in UNITED but it does not extend through the wreath, and clear die clashmarks show on both sides. This cent is the plate coin for the variety in the Breen encyclopedia on early date large cents. Our grade is MS63, same as the PCGS grade. Appears that PCGS may have shot a bit low on this one. Noyes says MS65 Choice and tied for finest known of the variety. This is a beautiful, very impressive example of the 1/000 Error Fraction variety worthy of the finest registry collection. And it comes with a nice provenance. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; none finer for the variety. Estimate Value $25,000 - UP
Ex Thomas E. Werner-Garry Fitzgerald 1/9/1972-C. Douglas Smith-Dr. Robert A. Schuman, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/18/2002:1257-Jack Wadlington 6/2005-Bob Grellman & Chris McCawley 7/2005 (lot ticket included).
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$54,050 |
Lot 41 |
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1802 S-230 R1 PCGS graded Genuine Unc Details Cleaning. Sharpness near mint state but this cent was cleaned and retoned frosty light to medium steel brown and chocolate with traces of very faded red in protected areas on the reverse. Looks like a lustrous mint state to the unaided eye. There are several faint hairlines in the field behind the portrait, a thin nearly vertical nick on the throat, and two sharp nicks at IC in AMERICA. M-LDS, Breen state IX early, with numerous die cracks on the reverse and obvious die rust on the bust into the field above. Our grade is AU55 net EF45. Noyes says AU50 net EF40 and tied for CC#8. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS Label. Estimate Value $3,000 - UP
Ex 2005 ANA bourse-Doug Bird 9/2005.
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$1,939 |
Lot 42 |
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1802 S-231 R1 Stemless Wreath PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Choice lustrous medium steel brown and chocolate with faint hints of underlying very faded mint color in some of the protected areas. Satiny mint frost covers this cent, even the highest points of the devices, and the eye appeal is outstanding. The only notable marks are two spots of lighter brown toning at the bases of the N & E in ONE. MDS, Breen state V, with die cracks at RTY into the field before the portrait. A beautiful cent, and the Stemless Wreath feature is obvious. Our grade is MS62. Noyes says MS60 and tied for CC#2, his photo #25465. Bland says MS61 and tied for CC#2. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; tied for finest graded at both services. Estimate Value $13,000 - UP
Ex Paramount International Coin Corp. 1965-William K. Raymond-Garry Fitzgerald-C. Douglas Smith-Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz-C. Douglas Smith-Charles E. Harrison 5/1991-Denis Loring 5/1991-John B. MacDonald (via Denis Loring) 1999-Wes Rasmussen, Heritage 1/13/2005:3278-Tony Terranova 2/2005.
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$47,000 |
Lot 43 |
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1802 S-241 R1 Stemless Wreath PCGS graded AU55, CAC Approved. Variety with a Doubled Fraction Bar. Frosty chocolate brown with lighter steel brown and golden tan faded down from mint color in protected areas and darker steel brown toning on the highpoints. Mint luster shows in the protected areas on both sides, particularly on the reverse. The notable marks are a faint puff of slightly darker toning in the field off the end of the nose, a nick or planchet flake in the field left of the base of the L in LIBERTY, and a barely visible rim nick under the 1 in the date. EDS, Breen state I. There are strong die clashmarks in the field before the neck and the reverse is uncracked. The Stemless Wreath, Doubled Fraction Bar, and Boldly Doubled Second S in STATES features are obvious. Our grade is EF45. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 finer, 1 in 58+, 1 in 64 for the variety. Estimate Value $3,000 - UP
Ex Hogan Pond Collection, American Numismatic Rarities 3/2005:1138-Doug Bird 3/2005 (lot ticket included).
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$4,700 |
Lot 44 |
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1803 S-243 R2 Stemless Wreath PCGS graded AU53. Variety with a Doubled Fraction Bar. Glossy medium chocolate brown and olive. Smooth and attractive, free of any roughness or spots, but there are a few contact marks. The notable ones are a couple very light rim bruises opposite the chin and neck (which are barely visible in the slab), a thin vertical nick on the cheek, a couple diagonal nicks on the neck, and a rim nick over the second T in STATES. None of these marks is distracting and the eye appeal of this cent is excellent. MDS, Breen state III, with a clearly defined rim cud from just right of the Y to opposite the end of the nose. The Stemless Wreath, Doubled Fraction Bar, and Strongly Repunched Second S in STATES features are obvious. This is the plate coin for the die state in the Breen encyclopedia. Our grade is EF40 net VF35 for the minor marks. Noyes says VF35 net VF30 and tied for CC#15, his photo #27606. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 3 finer, 1 in 58, 1 in 63, 1 in 65 for the variety. Estimate Value $2,000 - UP
Ex Bowers & Merena 1/1990:1115-J. R. Frankenfield, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/17/2001:544-Doug Bird 2/2007.
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$7,344 |
Lot 45 |
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1803 S-249 R2 Corrected Denominator 100/000 PCGS graded AU58+. Frosty medium brown with golden tan faded down from mint color in protected areas and darker steel brown toning on the highpoints of the devices. Mint luster shows in the fields and protected areas and this cent offers excellent eye appeal. No significant marks or other defects, only very light friction on the highpoints of the devices and microscopic contact marks scattered over both sides. The best identifying marks, and they are barely visible, are a diagonal nick on the bust and a tiny diagonal nick down from the right end of the base of the F in OF. MDS, Breen state IV. The "Mumps" cud at the throat is clear, several die cracks show on the obverse, and a fine crack connects the tops of RIC to the dentils over the right top of the adjacent E. The Corrected Denominator feature (100/000) is bold. A very nice example of this "Redbook" variety. Our grade is AU50. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 3 finer, 1 in 62, 1 in 63, 1 in 64 for the variety. Estimate Value $6,000 - UP
Ex Anderson DuPont Sale, Stack's 9/24/1954:427-Doris E. Nelson-Toby & Doris E. (Nelson) Szymanski (the "TAD" Collection), Stack's 2/6/1976:69-unknown-1980 ANA Sale, Steve Ivy Numismatic Auctions, 8/18/1980:958-David Hall-Gordon Wrubel 9/1983-Del Bland 10/2/1983-Doug Bird 9/2004 (includes the Bird collection envelope).
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$9,694 |
Lot 46 |
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1803 S-252 R2 Small Date & Fraction PCGS graded AU58+, CAC Approved. Frosty medium brown and tan with darker steel brown toning on the highpoints. Mint luster covers the fields and protected areas and the eye appeal of this cent is quite nice. There are a few small puffs of darker steel toning near the dentils at MERICA and another under the T in UNITED. The only notable contact mark is a diagonal nick in the field before the neck. A beautiful cent with just a touch of friction on the highpoints of the devices. MDS, Breen state III, with die cracks through the date and lower curls and die clashmarks on the reverse. Graded AU50 net EF45 and tied for CC#6 in the Noyes census, his photo #59382. Our grade is AU50+, close to AU55. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 finer, 1 in 61, 1 in 63 for the variety. Estimate Value $5,500 - UP
Ex an auction in Europe-Jack Beymer 9/2004.
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$7,050 |
Lot 47 |
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1803 S-258 R1 Small Date, Large Fraction PCGS graded MS62 Brown, CAC Approved. Choice glossy medium steel brown with underlying frosty tan faded down from mint color in protected areas. A very nice cent, virtually flawless. The only marks, and they are trivial, are a spot of slightly darker toning near the dentils off the lower end of the hair ribbon and another over the first T in STATES. M-LDS, Breen state III, with a die crack that arcs from the rim up through the 1 in the date and hair to the tip of the lower end of the hair ribbon and ending at the dentils off the end of the upper hair ribbon. Graded MS60 and tied for CC#6 in the Noyes census, his photo #23355. Our grade is MS60 as well. A great cent that comes with a great provenance. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 5 finer, 4 in 63, 1 in 65 for the variety. Estimate Value $13,000 - UP
Ex Thomas L. Elder 4/14/1907 Hillyer Ryder, New Netherlands Coin Co. 9/26/1953:294-Dr. William H. Sheldon-Ray Chatham-Del Bland-Gordon J. Wrubel 9/21/1974-C. Douglas Smith-Dr. Robert A. Schuman, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/5/2000:225-Wes Rasmussen, Heritage 1/13/2005:3311 (includes the Smith and Rasmussen collection envelopes and Superior lot ticket).
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$10,869 |
Lot 48 |
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1803 S-264 R4+ Large Date, Small Fraction PCGS graded VG8. Glossy medium steel brown and chocolate with darker olive brown toning in protected areas. The two-tone appearance accents the details and enhances the eye appeal. No notable roughness, verdigris, or marks, just honest wear. The best identifying mark is a small planchet flake at the dentil tips well above the bust tip. LDS, Breen state III, with a strongly raised retained cud at STA that obliterates the designs in that area. The Large Date is strong and the Small Fraction is weak but visible. A very nice lower grade example of this tough "Redbook" variety. Our grade is VG7. Noyes says VG8 net VG7 and tied for CC#17, his photo #26672. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 5 finer for the variety. Estimate Value $15,000 - UP
Ex C. Douglas Smith 8/21/1969-Jules Reiver, Heritage 1/24/200619597 (includes the Reiver collection envelope).
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$15,275 |
Lot 49 |
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1803 S-265 R4 Large Date & Fraction PCGS graded XF40. Rather glossy olive brown and dark steel with lighter reddish steel brown toning in the protected areas on both sides. The color is somewhat unusual but there is no corrosion or verdigris. The notable marks are a minor rim bruise just above the tip of the bust (difficult to see in the slab), three small nicks right of the D in UNITED, and a dull diagonal nick between the feet of the T & E in STATES. E-MDS, Breen state II, with a fine die crack that arcs from the E in UNITED to the left edge of the O in OF and weakly to the dentils at either end. The strike is strong except for the area at STAT where the die is starting to fail. A decent example of the tough Large Date and Fraction variety. Plated in the 1925 Newcomb reference on the cents of 1801-1803. Our grade is net VF25. Noyes says VF35 net VF25 and tied for CC#7, his photo #26874. Bland says VF25 as well but tied for CC#8 in his census. Comes with an impressive provenance. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 2 finer, 1 in 53, 1 in 58 for the variety. Estimate Value $7,000 - UP
Ex David Proskey-Henry C. Hines-Howard R. Newcomb-Dr. William H. Sheldon-C. Douglas Smith 10/31/1968-Jules Reiver, Heritage 1/24/2006:19598 (includes the Smith and Reiver collection envelopes).
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$11,163 |
Lot 50 |
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1804 S-266c R2 PCGS graded AU55, CAC Approved. Very attractive glossy steel brown and chocolate with ample amounts of frosty light brown and golden tan faded down from mint color in the protected areas on both sides, especially on the reverse. There is a small area of slightly darker olive toning in the field under the hair ribbon and a few more hidden in the hair. The notable contact marks are a trail of very tiny ticks from the nose to the earlobe, a few more on the front edge of the neck, and a tiny nick on the rim under the right side of the fraction. None of these marks is distracting and the eye appeal of this cent is excellent. Late die state, Breen state IV, with strong cud breaks at RTY and MERIC. Graded EF45 and tied for CC#3 in the Noyes and Bland census lists, Noyes photo #32501. Our grade is EF45 as well. A superior example of a date that is difficult to find in top grades. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 finer in 63 (which is the Holmes coin that brought $661,250 as lot #531 in our 9/6/2009 auction.). Estimate Value $45,000 - UP
Ex Leo A. Young, Auction '80 (Rare Coin Company of America), 8/15/1980:1527-Julian Leidman, Heritage 11/1989:489-Denis Loring 1/1992-J. J. Teaparty-Dr. John A. Van Arsdall, Bowers & Merena 1/1993:233-Dr. John A. Van Arsdall 4/1993-Denis Loring 10/1994-Allan Kollar, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/29/2005:1029.
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$193,875 |
Lot 51 |
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1805 S-267 R1 Blunt 1 in Date PCGS graded AU58. Very attractive medium steel brown and chocolate with puffs of slightly darker chocolate brown toning in protected areas on the reverse. Satiny mint frost covers all but the highest points of the devices and the eye appeal of this cent is excellent. Looks mint state but there is a touch of friction on the highpoints. Otherwise this cent is virtually flawless. A pair of microscopic planchet chips hidden in the dentils off the upper edge of the bust tip are the best identifying marks. M-LDS, Breen state III, with faint die clashmarks on both sides and a dull crack through the top of AME. The dentils on both sides are gone. Our grade is AU50+, close to AU55. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 3 finer, 1 in 63, 1 in 64, 1 in 65 for the variety. Estimate Value $6,000 - UP
Ex Doug Bird 1/2005.
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$4,700 |
Lot 52 |
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1805 S-269 R1 Pointed 1 in Date PCGS graded AU53. Beautiful glossy light to medium chocolate brown with frosty lighter brown and tan in protected areas, particularly on the reverse. Satiny luster covers the protected areas and this cent offers outstanding eye appeal. No spots, stains, or roughness, only light friction on the devices and minor contact marks. The notable ones are a thin diagonal nick in the center of the nose and another on the throat. MDS, Breen state IV early. There is a subtle bulge at the dentil tips near the lowest curl and a fine die crack through the bases of the 1 & 8 extending faintly into the field under the curl. Our grade is EF45. Noyes says EF45 net EF40 and tied for CC#15, his photo #60417. A very nice example of the "Pointed 1" variety. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 5 finer for the variety. Estimate Value $4,000 - UP
Ex Doug Bird 9/2006.
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$2,585 |
Lot 53 |
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1806 S-270 R1 PCGS graded AU58, CAC Approved. Choice frosty medium chocolate and steel brown. Satiny mint luster covers the fields and protected areas on both sides and this cent offers outstanding eye appeal. Looks choice mint state but there is a hint of friction on the highest points of the devices. MDS, Breen state III, with a dull crack from the dentils into the field well above the bust tip and fine die clashmarks on both sides. Our grade is AU50+, close to AU55. Noyes says AU50 and tied for CC#9, his photo #20630. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 3 finer, 2 in 63, 1 in 64 for the variety. Estimate Value $6,500 - UP
Ex Doug Bird 4/2004.
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$9,106 |
Lot 54 |
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1807 S-271 R1 "Comet Obverse" PCGS graded AU58+, CAC Approved. Variety with a Small Fraction. Very attractive frosty mix of light and medium chocolate brown tones with traces of lighter steel brown in a few of the protected areas. Satiny mint luster covers the fields and protected areas. The only notable marks, and you need a strong glass to see them, are a string of microscopic pinpricks slanting across the 1 in the date and a tiny pinprick under the left side of the O in OF. This cent offers mint state eye appeal in spite of very light friction on the highest points of the devices. MDS, Breen state VI. The "Comet" flaw in the field behind the head is clear. A choice example of this very popular "Redbook" variety, and the strong "Comet" die flaw is a big plus. Our grade is AU50 Choice. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 2 finer, 1 in 63, 1 in 64 for the variety. Estimate Value $20,000 - UP
Ex Heritage 2/2012:3074.
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$23,500 |
Lot 55 |
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1807/6 S-272 R4+ Overdate Small 7 over 6 PCGS graded VF20. Glossy chocolate and olive brown with slightly lighter chocolate brown toning on the highpoints. No roughness or verdigris, just light contact marks scattered over both sides. The only notable mark is a dull diagonal scratch in the field over the center of the bust, but it is short and nearly invisible to the unaided eye. Sharply struck MDS, Breen state II, with faint die clashmarks under the hair ribbon. The date is bold and the "Small 7 over 6" feature is obvious to the unaided eye. A nice example of this rare and very popular "Redbook" variety. Graded F12 net VG10 and tied for CC#7 in the Noyes census his photo #28430. Our grade is VG10 as well. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 finer in 55 for the variety. Estimate Value $10,000 - UP
Ex Christian M. Petersen-Hollinbeck Coin Co. MBS 7/1953:919-Hollinbeck Coin Co. MBS 5/1954:1181-Hollinbeck Coin Co. MBS 10/1957:334-Herbert M. Oechsner, Stack's 9/8/1988:61-Tony Terranova-Stack's (privately) 8/1/1989-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 1/27/1996:374-Chris McCawley FPL-Shawn Yancey 2/2006.
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$18,800 |
Lot 56 |
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1807 S-273 R1 Overdate Large 7 over 6 PCGS graded MS63+ Red & Brown. Beautiful lustrous steel brown and chocolate faded down from mint red with 10% of the slightly faded mint color remaining on the obverse, 15% on the reverse. Virtually flawless except for some of the usual strike weakness associated with the late die state. A tiny pinprick over the C in AMERICA is the best identifying mark, and it is barely visible. LDS, Breen state IV. The dies are worn and display strong clashmarks, and a horizontal die crack extends into the field from the dentils left of the lower curls. In addition a narrow rim cud break shows over ST in STATES. The face is not fully impressed and the opposing leaves under RICA also are softly struck, but the remainder of the designs are well struck. This is a very attractive example of a popular overdate variety, certainly one of the finest available. Noyes photo #58167. Our grade is MS62. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; the only MS Red Brown example graded at both services. Estimate Value $15,000 - UP
Ex Robert L. Hughes Enterprises 2/1978:59-Harold Anderson, Heritage 6/2004:7020, McCawley & Grellman/Goldbergs 9/2009:2375.
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$27,025 |
Lot 57 |
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1807 S-274 R2 Small Fraction PCGS graded AU55. Glossy chocolate and reddish steel brown with hints of frosty lighter brown toning faded down from mint color in protected areas of the reverse. The only marks are some shallow nicks or planchet chips in the center of the neck and a very tiny planchet chip high on the cheek under the left corner of the eye. Otherwise this cent is choice, free of any marks or other flaws. Sharply struck MDS, Breen state III. There are multiple sets of die clashmarks on both sides plus a couple fine die cracks at STA. The area at STA is starting to rise (the die is sinking). This cent is a relatively new discovery brought to light in 2005. Our grade is EF45+. Noyes says EF45 net EF40 and tied for CC#2, his photo #60745. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 1 finer in 64 for the variety. Estimate Value $20,000 - UP
Ex England-William Paul (American Heritage Minting) 1/2006-Chris McCawley 3/2006-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/6/2009:542 (includes the Holmes lot ticket).
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$61,688 |
Lot 58 |
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1807 S-276 R1 Large Fraction PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Upset Reverse. The obverse is frosty steel brown and chocolate with delicate overtones of light bluish steel; the reverse is a lighter shade of frosty medium brown with slightly darker steel brown toning on the highpoints. Subtle puffs of slightly darker chocolate brown toning show at the D in UNITED and E in ONE. Satiny mint luster covers the fields and protected areas and this cent offers excellent eye appeal. The only contact marks, and they are barely visible, are a light vertical nick in the center of the neck, a horizontal nick high on the shoulder near the hair, and a trio of tiny ticks in the field over the upper end of the hair ribbon. A very attractive cent with mint state eye appeal even though there is a hint of rub on the highest points of the devices. M-LDS, Breen state III. The reverse is upset head-to-head rather than the normal head-to-foot die orientation. Our grade is AU55. Noyes says AU55 net AU50 and tied for CC#8, his photo #59205. The attribution and Koshkarian provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 4 finer, 3 in 63, 1 in 65 for the variety. Estimate Value $10,000 - UP
Ex Robert W. Everett (Classical American Coins)-Allan J. Kollar, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/29/2005:1034.
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$11,163 |
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