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Sale 98
The Pre-Long Beach Auction June 4-7, 2017
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Lot 51 |
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1820 N-13 R1 Large Date PCGS graded MS65 Brown, CAC Approved. Choice lustrous light olive and bluish steel with 10-15% of both sides showing mint red. A sharply struck beauty with just a few trivial marks. The notable ones are a couple small nicks under the eye and a tiny splash of darker toning between the U & N in UNITED. Sharply struck MDS with a die crack through the date and stars, the usual Randall Hoard die state for this variety. A great date or type coin. Our grade is MS63+. The attribution and Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 4; tied for finest BN of the variety. PCGS #36673. Estimate Value $1,500 - UP
Ex Doug Bird 1987-Manuel Ahumada Collection.
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Lot 52 |
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1820 N-15 R2 Small Date PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Frosty mint red mellowing to steel brown with about 80% of the obverse retaining mint red and 60% of the reverse showing mint color. The only notable marks are a small planchet flake on the edge under star 12 that caused some weakness on a dentil, a small splash of darker toning on the right side of the F in OF, and a thin radial nick through the right foot of the M in AMERICA. LDS with fine die rust on the reverse (tiny lumps on the coin) and crumbling in the upper notches of both N's in ONE CENT. Most likely from the Randall Hoard, but this is a particularly nice one. Our grade is MS64. The attribution and Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; tied for finest RB of the variety. PCGS #36704. Estimate Value $2,000 - UP
Ex Chris McCawley 1/1993-Manuel Ahumada Collection.
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Lot 53 |
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1821 N-1 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Red. Frosty bright original mint red faded to darker steel brown on the highest points of the devices. At least 85-90% of the original mint color remains visible on both sides. As remarkable as this cent happens to be, it does have some spots that detract from the eye appeal. The largest spot is at the bust tip and there is another with raised verdigris over the left side of the C in CENT. The remaining spots, perhaps a half dozen of them, are not as significant or distracting. M-LDS with a fine die crack that nearly bisects the reverse, reaching from the dentils left of the O in OF down through the wreath to the ribbon loop, but the extension from the ribbon to the dentils below is not present. This cent was discovered in 1981 in the cornerstone of a Boston building constructed in 1821. A total of 7 mint state 1821 cents were recovered (2 of the N-1 variety and 5 of the N-2 variety). Graded MS65 by Del Bland and tied for finest known honors in his census with the other N-1 found in the cornerstone. Noyes says MS60 and tied for CC#4, his photo #35732. Our grade is MS63. A remarkable opportunity for someone who wants a superior example of the date or die variety. The attribution and Fitzgerald-Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; the only MS RD example graded at both services. PCGS #36708. Estimate Value $15,000 - UP
Ex the 1821 Boston building cornerstone opened in 1981-New England Rare Coin Galleries 10/1981:58-Garry F. Fitzgerald, Bowers & Merena 8/9/1999:22-Manuel Ahumada Collection (includes the Bowers lot ticket).
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Lot 54 |
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1821 N-2 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous mint red fading to light steel brown and olive with about 80% of the obverse covered with fading mint color and at least a third of the reverse showing mint red. The only notable marks are a pair of small nicks right of the nostril and a smaller one on the upper lip. A good identifying mark would be a tiny planchet flake inside the C in AMERICA. Sharply struck EDS. The diagonal die line from the bust tip is clear and there is no trace of crumbling in the dentils on the obverse. Fine multiple profiles show on most of the stars and on the upper edge of the coronet tip (a result of die bounce). A superior example of the date. Graded MS62 and CC#4 in the Bland census. Our grade is MS63+. A great cent that comes with a provenance that has been traced back more than a century. The attribution and Beckwith-Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; the only MS RB example graded at both services. PCGS #36710. Estimate Value $20,000 - UP
Ex the Chapmans-John G. Mills, S. H. & H. Chapman 4/27/1904:1306-Chapmans 11/1904-Allison W. Jackman-Jackman Estate, Henry Chapman 6/28/1918:754-S. H. Chapman (for $100)-Dr. Henry W. Beckwith, S. H. Chapman 4/27/1923:60 (plated and cataloged as the "Finest specimen known.")-S. H. Chapman-unknown-Teletrade-1996 ANA Sale, Heritage, 8/1996:6526-Manuel Ahumada Collection.
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Lot 55 |
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1822 N-1 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Glossy golden tan and medium brown with overtones of light bluish steel on the reverse and traces of mellowed mint red in protected areas. Satiny mint frost covers the fields and protected areas and this cent offers excellent eye appeal in spite of a touch of friction on the highest points of the devices. Nicely struck E-MDS, before any trace of fine die rust on the reverse. Graded AU50 by Noyes, his photo #35615. Our grade is AU58. The attribution and Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; tied for finest of the variety. PCGS #36712. Estimate Value $2,000 - UP
Ex Kagin's 2/1988:2062-J. J. Teaparty-Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz 4/1988-Manuel Ahumada Collection (includes the Shalowitz collection envelope).
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Lot 56 |
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1822 N-2 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Lustrous light steel brown and olive with delicate overtones of light bluish steel, especially on the obverse. Mint red covers 5-10% of the planchet, mostly on the reverse. There is a small spot of darker olive toning in the hair under the B in LIBERTY and some very light contact marks scattered about the obverse. A nick on star 6, a hairline scratch from that star to the hair over the coronet, and a light scratch along the dentil tips over star 8 are good identifying marks. MDS. The die crack through stars 8-11 is clear and the long dash between the bases of second S in STATES and the adjacent O is obvious. The fields are satiny from microscopic radial die flowlines. A sharp, frosty cent that offers excellent eye appeal. Called MS63 and tied for CC#2 honors in the Bland and Noyes census lists, Noyes photo #33218. Our grade is MS60+, close to MS62. Comes with a nice provenance. The attribution and Holmes-Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 4; 1 finer in 64+ for the variety. PCGS #36715. Estimate Value $4,000 - UP
Ex 1964 ANA Sale, Federal Brand Enterprises, 8/1964:148 (plated)-Del Bland-Alan Meghrig-Bill Noyes & Doug Bird 4/1994-Wes Rasmussen, Heritage 1/13/2005:3462-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs (includes the Bland, Rasmussen, and Holmes collection envelopes and the Holmes lot ticket).
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Lot 57 |
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1822 N-3 R2 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Beautiful lustrous bluish steel and light olive brown with a delicate splash of reddish brown toning under star 7. A few peeps of faded mint color remain in protected places on the reverse. The surfaces are satiny and offer great eye appeal. Free of contact marks except for a few microscopic ticks on the cheek. Sharply struck E-MDS with smooth, slightly reflective fields on both sides. A die crack connects the bases of ERICA to the stem end and the small lump between the T & A in STATES is gone, but the dentils and segments of the obverse inner circle are sharp. Called MS63 and CC#1 in the Noyes and Bland census lists, Noyes photo #21205. Our grade is MS63 as well. And it comes with a very nice provenance. The attribution and Naftzger-Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; tied for finest BN of the variety at both services. PCGS #36718. Estimate Value $3,000 - UP
Ex Stearns, Mayflower 12/1966:449-Dr. Wayne G. Slife, Lester Merkin 10/6/1972:557 (plated)-Jerry A. Bobbe-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 2/1/2009:123-Manuel Ahumada Collection (includes the Merkin auction lot envelope that also served as the Naftzger collection envelope and the Naftzger lot ticket).
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Lot 58 |
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1822 N-4 R2 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous golden tan and light olive brown with faint peeps of faded mint red on the obverse and at least 5% of the reverse showing brighter mint color. The surfaces are smooth and this cent offers excellent eye appeal. The only notable marks are a spot of dark crud in the field just over the inner hair bun, a swipe of darker toning at NITE, and a spot of crud at the right bottom of that N. Nicely struck E-MDS. The obverse is uncracked and the inner circle near the dentil tips is clear from below the date to star 8 with another segment between stars 9 & 10. Graded MS60+ and tied for CC#3 in the Bland census. Noyes says MS60 net AU55, his photo #35604. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Clapp-Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 4 finer, 1 in 64+, 3 in 65 for the variety. PCGS #36721. Estimate Value $3,000 - UP
Ex George H. Clapp-T. James Clarke, Abe Kosoff 4/21/1956:183-Herbert M. Oechsner, Stack's 9/8/1988:92-Manuel Ahumada Collection (Oechsner collection envelope and lot ticket included).
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Lot 59 |
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1822 N-6 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Lustrous tan and light steel brown with traces of mint red showing on the obverse while 10% of the reverse displays original mint color. A choice cent if not for a carbon spot (might be removable crud rather than carbon) in the field just right of star 4, a smaller spot of dark toning over the N in ONE, and a minor rim bruise over the second T in STATES. EDS with crisp dentils and slightly reflective fields on both sides. Graded MS60 and tied for CC#5 in the Bland census. Noyes says AU55 and tied for CC#8, his photo #31116. Our grade is MS60. Comes with a nice provenance. The attribution and Newcomb-Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; tied for finest MS BN of the variety at both services. PCGS #36727. Estimate Value $2,000 - UP
Ex Howard R. Newcomb, J. C. Morgenthau & Co. 5/16/1945:551-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/1984:152-Carvin Goodridge Collection-Goodridge Estate, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 6/2/2013:410-Manuel Ahumada Collection (includes the Goodridge collection envelope and last 2 lot tickets).
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Lot 60 |
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1822 N-7 R3+ PCGS graded AU58. Glossy medium chocolate brown and olive steel with lighter brown toning inside the wreath. The sharpness of this cent is very close to mint state but it was cleaned long ago and it has retoned naturally over the decades. There are spots of shallow crud in protected areas around the date and lower stars, but it takes a glass to see them. The best identifying marks are a spot of darker reddish brown toning on the right side of the O in ONE and a thin diagonal planchet void over the C in CENT (as struck). Sharply struck EDS. The fields on the obverse are hard and slightly reflective and the leaf under the C in AMERICA is strong for this die marriage. Graded MS60 net EF45 and tied for CC#2 in the Bland census. Noyes says AU50 net VF35 and tied for CC#3, his photo #35113. Our grade is net EF45. Comes with a nice provenance. The DuPont-Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 finer in 62 for the variety. PCGS #36730. Estimate Value $2,500 - UP
Ex Charles DuPont (the "Anderson-DuPont" Sale), Stack's 9/24/1954:608-Herbert M. Oechsner, Stack's 9/8/1988:93-Manuel Ahumada Collection (includes the Oechsner collection envelope and lot ticket).
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Lot 61 |
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1822 N-10 R2 PCGS graded MS63+ Brown. Lustrous light olive and steel brown with 5% of the mint red remaining visible on the obverse and traces of faded mint red on the reverse. The surfaces are satiny and this cent offers excellent eye appeal. There are a few microscopic contact marks scattered over the obverse but the only notable mark is a small planchet flake on the cheek right of the mouth (as struck). MDS. The dentils are sharp and fine radial die flowlines show in the fields on both sides. Graded MS60+ and tied for CC#2 in the Bland census of business strikes of the variety. Noyes says MS60 net AU55, his photo #35605. Our grade is MS60. Comes with a nice provenance. The attribution and Naftzger-Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 3 finer in 64 for the variety. PCGS #36739. Estimate Value $3,000 - UP
Ex R. E. Naftzger, Jr., Abe Kosoff (the T. James Clarke Sale) 4/21/1956:188-Herbert M. Oechsner, Stack's 9/8/1988:94-Manuel Ahumada Collection (includes the Oechsner collection envelope and lot ticket).
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Lot 62 |
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1822 N-11 R1 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Glossy medium brown and light chocolate with underlying golden tan in protected areas on the reverse. Satiny mint frost covers the fields and protected areas and this cent offers excellent eye appeal. No spots or stains. The only notable marks are a couple dull, very light abrasions in the field before the chin and a few small ticks over the left side of the N in ONE. M-LDS. The portrait is covered with microscopic lumps from fine die rust but the fields are smooth. Graded MS60 and tied for CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #21648. Bland says MS60+ and tied for CC#4. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Naftzger-Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 4 finer, 3 in 64, 1 in 64+ for the variety. PCGS #36742. Estimate Value $3,000 - UP
Ex Larry Whitlow 3/1969-Jerry A. Bobbe 9/13/1974-C. Douglas Smith-Myles Z. Gerson 3/27/1980-C. Douglas Smith-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., 1989 EAC Sale, 4/15/1989:258 (as MS63)-Jon A. Boka, Heritage 9/2011:3038-Manuel Ahumada Collection (includes the Naftzger and Boka collection envelopes and both lot tickets).
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Lot 63 |
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1822 N-12 R4 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Frosty medium brown and light olive with a hint of light bluish steel overtone. Satiny mint luster covers the fields and protected areas and the eye appeal is excellent. The only notable marks are a small diagonal nick in the field under the chin and a couple splashes of slightly darker brown toning under ENT in CENT. Nicely struck showing full radial lines in all but the first 2 stars. E-MDS. The fields on the obverse are smooth and slightly reflective, and the fine die crack from the dentils through star 7 extends down the portrait to the bust tip where it fades away. A wonderful example of this tough die variety. Graded MS60 net AU50 and tied for CC#6 in the Noyes census, his photo #25223. Bland says MS60 and tied for CC#2. Our grade is AU58. This is the Newcomb plate coin for the variety in his reference on the cents of 1816-1857 (Plates III & IV). Comes with a very nice provenance. The attribution and Newcomb-Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 finer in 64 for the variety. PCGS #36745. Estimate Value $4,000 - UP
Ex Dr. George P. French (acquired by Dr. French prior to the 1914 ANS Exhibition), B. Max Mehl 1929 FPL, lot 441-Howard R. Newcomb, J. C. Morgenthau & Co., 5/16/1945:555-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/1984:159-Wes Rasmussen, Heritage 1/13/2005:3473-Manuel Ahumada Collection (includes the inscribed Howard Newcomb collection pillbox, the Rasmussen collection envelope, and the last two lot tickets).
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Lot 64 |
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1824/2 N-1 R1 Overdate 4 over 2 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Frosty light olive and steel brown with darker steel brown toning on the highpoints of the obverse. Faint hints of very faded mint color can be found in a few places. Satiny mint luster covers the fields and protected areas and this cent offers mint state eye appeal in spite of a faint touch of rub on the highest points of the portrait. The reverse looks mint state in every respect. No spots, stains, or notable marks. MDS with minor crumbling in the dentils at stars 3 & 4. The overdate feature is obvious to the unaided eye. A wonderful example of this popular overdate variety. Noyes photo #36311. Our grade is AU58. The attribution and Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 3 finer, 1 in 63+, 2 in 64 for the variety. PCGS #36778. Estimate Value $10,000 - UP
Ex Bowers & Merena 3/1998:264-Doug Bird 5/1998-Manuel Ahumada Collection.
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Lot 65 |
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1824 N-2 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Brown, CAC Approved. Beautiful lustrous light olive and medium steel brown with traces of mint red remaining on both sides. Sharply struck and nearly flawless offering outstanding eye appeal. The only notable marks are a speck of darker toning over star 13 and a larger spot of similar toning (not carbon) over the right top of the E in ONE. MDS with traces of die rust inside the wreath (tiny lumps on the coin) and a bit of crumbling inside the top of the N in ONE. The dentils are complete around both sides. Graded MS63 and tied for CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #20675. Bland says MS63 and tied for CC#3 as well. Our grade is MS63. A great cent that comes with an equally great provenance. The attribution and Naftzger-Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; tied for finest BN of the variety at both services. PCGS #36769. Estimate Value $5,000 - UP
Ex Carl Wurtzbach-Charles Wheeler, Stack's 1976 ANA Sale 8/24/1976:375-Jerry A. Bobbe-Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz-Myles Z. Gerson-C. Douglas Smith 5/8/1983-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., 1989 EAC Sale, 4/1989:267 (as MS65)-Chris McCawley-Manuel Ahumada Collection (includes the ANA Sale auction lot envelope that also served as the Naftzger collection envelope plus the EAC Sale lot ticket).
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Lot 66 |
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1824 N-3 R2 PCGS graded MS63 Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty medium steel brown and light chocolate. The surfaces are lustrous and this cent looks mint state, but there are a few too many tiny contact marks for a mint state grade. The notable marks are some microscopic ticks in the field around stars 4-6 and a tiny rim bruise at the N in UNITED. LDS. The inner circle at the dentil tips on the obverse is gone and many of the dentils are weak or missing. Graded MS60 net AU55 by Noyes, his photo #20451. Our grade is AU58. The attribution and Naftzger-Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 4; 2 finer in 64 for the variety. PCGS #36772. Estimate Value $3,000 - UP
Ex Gene Sanders-Hillcrest Enterprises 6/5/1971-Jack Collins 10/3/1974-C. Douglas Smith 4/1980-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., 1989 EAC Sale 4/1989:268 (as MS60)-Manuel Ahumada Collection (includes the Collins and Naftzger collection envelopes and EAC Sale lot ticket).
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Lot 67 |
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1824 N-4 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Lustrous light olive and steel brown with delicate overtones of light bluish steel. Frosty and very attractive. No spots or stains, just a few microscopic ticks on the cheek and in the field off the tip of the nose, none notable. The best identifying mark is a tiny diagonal nick over the left side of the O in ONE. MDS. The obverse is cracked, as usual, and most of the inner circle from star 6 to star 8 remains visible. Graded MS63 and CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #21517. Bland says MS60+ and tied for CC#3 in his census. Our grade is MS62. Comes with a very nice provenance. The attribution and Naftzger-Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; tied for finest BN of the variety at both services. PCGS #36775. Estimate Value $5,000 - UP
Ex S. W. Freeman, Kreisberg/Schulman 5/23/1958:1218-Frank H. Masters, Rare Coin Company of America 5/14/1971:222-Jack Collins-C. Douglas Smith-Jerry A. Bobbe 10/1976-Myles Z. Gerson 7/1980-R. E. Naftzger Jr., 4/2002-Manuel Ahumada Collection (includes the Collins collection envelope that also served the later owners).
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Lot 68 |
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1824/2 N-5 R4 Overdate 4 over 2 PCGS graded AU58. The obverse is glossy medium brown and light chocolate with darker chocolate toning covering the area from star 8 to star 12 and the reverse is a more uniform medium reddish chocolate brown. Traces of frosty lighter tan faded down from mint color are visible in protected areas on the obverse. A small vertical nick on the jaw and a spot of crud near the dentils left of the date can help identify this cent. MDS. The overdate feature is obvious to the unaided eye and clear doubling shows on stars 12 & 13 (from die bounce). Graded VF35 and tied for finest of the confirmed examples in the Bland census. Noyes says AU50 net VF30 and tied for CC#4, his photo #35664. Our grade is VF35. The attribution and Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 finer in 64 for the variety. PCGS #36781. Estimate Value $3,000 - UP
Ex Chris McCawley 6/1988-Manuel Ahumada Collection.
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Lot 69 |
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1825 N-3 R3 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Frosty medium chocolate and steel brown with generous traces of very faded mint color remaining visible on the reverse. Satiny mint luster covers all but the highpoints on the portrait and this cent offers excellent eye appeal. The only marks are two barely visible planchet flakes on the jawline, as struck, and a few tiny ticks on the nose. M-LDS with a microscopic die crack down from the curl over the right edge of the 5 and another equally faint die crack slanting down from the bottom edge of the bust over the 1. Graded MS60 and tied for CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #27700. Bland says MS60 and tied for CC#4 in his census. Our grade is MS60. Comes with a nice provenance. The attribution and Helfenstein-Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 finer in 66 for the variety. PCGS #36790. Estimate Value $2,000 - UP
Ex Louis Helfenstein, Lester Merkin 4/1966:14-Lester Merkin 3/1969:678-Roy Rauch, McIntire Numismatic Auctions 6/10/1988:17-J. R. Frankenfield, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/17/2001:815-Manuel Ahumada Collection (includes the Frankenfield lot ticket).
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Lot 70 |
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1825 N-6 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Lustrous light to medium brown with darker steel brown toning on the cheek and traces of faded mint red remaining visible on both sides. A very attractive cent. The best identifying marks are a small spot of darker toning in the field near the head between stars 7 & 8, a similar spot in the field close under star 11, and a very thin horizontal nick in the center of the neck. MDS. The obverse is flowlined but uncracked while the reverse has a die crack that meanders through the N's in ONE CENT. Graded MS60 and tied for CC#4 in the Noyes census, his photo #23020. Bland says MS61 and CC#2 in his census. Our grade is MS60+. Another beautiful cent that comes with a very nice provenance. The attribution and Naftzger-Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 4; tied for finest BN of the variety. PCGS #36796. Estimate Value $3,500 - UP
Ex Dr. James O. Sloss 9/1958 (privately)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., 1990 EAC Sale 5/1990:121 (as MS63)-Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz 8/14/1992-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 1/27/1996:501-Manuel Ahumada Collection (includes the Brown collection envelope and both lot tickets).
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1825 N-8 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Beautiful lustrous steel brown and light chocolate with mint red remaining visible on at least 10% of both sides. The only notable mark is a small area of darker olive brown toning at the dentils right of star 10. Nicely struck E-MDS, before the fine die crack that connects the tip of the coronet to star 6. Graded MS62 and CC#2 of the confirmed examples in the Bland census. This is the Newcomb plate coin for the die variety (Plate IV in his reference on the cents of 1816-1857). Our grade is MS62. A great cent that cones with a great provenance. The attribution and Newcomb-Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 1 finer in 66 for the variety. PCGS #36802. Estimate Value $4,000 - UP
Ex Howard R. Newcomb, J. C. Morgenthau & Co., 5/16/1945:369-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/1984:178-John J. Nicholas, Jr., Superior 2/2/1992:532-Wes Rasmussen, Heritage 1/13/2005:3498-Manuel Ahumada Collection (includes the Rasmussen collection envelope and lot ticket).
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Lot 72 |
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1825 N-9 R2 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Beautiful lustrous tan and light steel brown with traces of mint red showing on the obverse and 10% of the reverse retaining bright mint color. Sharply struck with bold radial lines in all the stars. A choice cent if not for a diagonal nick in the field close off the end of the chin and a fine scratch right of the D in UNITED. MDS. The dies have been lapped to remove flowlines and fine die rust, and the fields are smooth. The repunching on the T in CENT remains sharp. Graded MS60 and tied for CC#6 in the Noyes census, his photo #35655. Bland says MS60 and tied for CC#5. Our grade is MS60+. Comes with an excellent provenance. The attribution and Starr-Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 2 finer in 64 for the variety. PCGS #36805. Estimate Value $3,000 - UP
Ex Albert D. Davis, Henry Chapman 12/1916:128-Henry C. Hines-Dr. William H. Sheldon-Numismatic Gallery-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/1984:179-Tony Terranova-Denis Loring-Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/1988:396-Manuel Ahumada Collection (includes the Halpern lot ticket).
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Lot 73 |
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1825 N-10 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown, CAC Approved. Very attractive frosty steel brown and olive with 20% of the original mint red remaining visible on both sides. Satiny mint luster covers this cent and the eye appeal is outstanding. Nearly flawless. A small spot of darker toning in the field over the outer part of the hair bun and a tiny diagonal nick on the left side of the O in ONE are the best identifying marks, but they are trivial. Rare LDS with a cud break that engulfs the outer point of star 7. Graded MS63 Choice and finest known of the die variety in the Noyes census (no photo). Our grade is MS63. A great cent; one of the highlights of this remarkable collection. The attribution and Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; the only MS RB example of the variety at both services. PCGS #36809. Estimate Value $10,000 - UP
Ex Heritage 1/2005:7062-Manuel Ahumada Collection.
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Lot 74 |
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1826 N-1 R2 PCGS graded MS64+ Brown, CAC Approved. Gorgeous medium steel and chocolate with a few small peeps of faded mint color on both sides. A sharp, lustrous cent. The only marks, and they are inconsequential, are a tiny diagonal nick midway between the chin and the lower point of star 3 and two microscopic planchet flakes on the jaw. EDS. There are very fine die clashmarks on both sides but the rim cud break over star 6 has not formed. The two dashes just right of the date (remnants of a badly misplaced star?) are sharp. Graded MS60 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #35661. Bland says MS61 and tied for CC#2 in his census. Our grade is MS62. The attribution and Brown-Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 finer in 65 for the variety. PCGS #36814. Estimate Value $2,000 - UP
Ex Stack's (privately) 1982-Denis Loring-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/1986::602-Manuel Ahumada Collection (includes the Brown collection envelope and lot ticket).
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1826 N-3 R3 PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Frosty steel brown and chocolate with lighter olive and steel toning in protected areas on the reverse. Looks near mint state to the unaided eye, but a glass reveals a bit of light smoothing on the highpoints of the cheek and chin. Otherwise this cent is virtually flawless. M-LDS with a series of narrow rim cud breaks from star 5 to star 8. Graded AU50 net EF40 and tied for CC#11 in the Noyes census, his photo #22166. Bland says AU50. A variety that is difficult to find in high grades; Noyes lists only 5 graded better than EF45 in his census. Our grade is EF45. The attribution and Wyatt-Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 finer, 1 in 63, 1 in 64 for the variety. PCGS #36817. Estimate Value $1,500 - UP
Ex Harry DeVore-Russell Wyatt, Superior 9/30/1985:501-Dennis Mendelson, Superior 2/3/1991:339 (via Chris McCawley)-Manuel Ahumada Collection (includes the Wyatt Collection pillbox, the Mendelson collection envelope, and both lot tickets).
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1826 N-4 R2 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Beautiful lustrous golden tan and steel brown with 5% of the obverse and 20% of the reverse covered with faded mint color. No spots or stains, only light contact marks. The notable ones are a small vertical nick midway between star 1 and the chin and a very thin diagonal nick or pin scratch on the lower half of the neck. MDS with fine die flowlines in the fields. The repunching on the E's in ONE CENT remains sharp and the repunching on the left top of the U in UNITED is dull but visible. Graded MS63 and CC#2 in the Noyes census his photo #21733. Bland says MS60+. Our grade is MS60+, close to MS62. Comes with a great provenance. The attribution and Helfenstein-Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; the finest BN of the variety at both services. PCGS #36820. Estimate Value $2,500 - UP
Ex Homer K. Downing-Ray Gallo-Louis Helfenstein, Lester Merkin 8/14/1964:112 (plated)-E. Yale Clarke, Stack's 10/1975:90-"WS"-Bowers & Merena 6/20/1984:3370-Doug Bird (from the "Mike consignment") 4/1997-Manuel Ahumada Collection (includes the Bird envelope and Bowers lot ticket).
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1826 N-5 R2 PCGS graded MS63 Red & Brown. Lustrous medium brown and chocolate with 20% of the mint red remaining. A choice cent except for a couple dull contact marks in the field before the portrait and a few microscopic ticks on the jaw and neck. The reverse is nearly flawless, void of any notable marks. MDS with a rim cud break over star 6 with narrow extensions involving 2 or 3 dentils at either end. Some letters of the legend outside the wreath display fine doubling from die bounce. Graded MS62 and tied for CC#7 in the Noyes census, his photo #20951. Our grade is MS60+. The attribution and Naftzger-Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 3 finer, 2 in 64, 1 in 65 for the variety. PCGS #36824. Estimate Value $2,000 - UP
Ex Barney Bluestone (Syracuse Coin Shop) 12/3/1941-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/1976-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., 1990 EAC Sale 5/1990:130 (as MS63)-Manuel Ahumada Collection (includes the Blaisdell and Naftzger collection envelopes and the EAC Sale lot ticket).
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1826 N-6 R2 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Choice lustrous medium steel brown and light chocolate with faint hints of very faded mint color peeking through in a few protected places on the reverse. A gorgeous cent that offers exceptional eye appeal. Sharply struck with full radials in all the stars, crisp hair details, and veins in the leaves of the wreath. The only notable mark, and it is faint, is a spot of slightly darker toning tucked between the curl over the 6 and the truncation. M-LDS. The obverse fields are smooth and slightly reflective thanks to a fresh die polishing and a rim cud reaches from star 6 to star 8. The repunching on the left side of the first A in AMERICA is clear. Clear, wide doubling (from die bounce) shows on parts of the hair at the back of the portrait under the hair bun. Graded MS65 Choice and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #33441. Bland says MS60+ and tied for CC#4. Our grade is MS63. The attribution and Reale-Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 4; 3 finer in 66 for the variety. PCGS #36826. Estimate Value $3,000 - UP
Ex Charles DuPont (the "Anderson-DuPont" Sale), Stack's 9/24/1954:644-Gene Reale-Herman Halpern-Bowers & Merena 3/6/1997:83-Manuel Ahumada Collection (includes the Bowers lot ticket).
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1826 N-7 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Lustrous medium brown and steel with 5-10% of the reverse showing slightly mellowed mint color. Subtle overtones of light bluish steel cover the fields and this cent offers excellent eye appeal. The only notable mark is a small diagonal nick left of the bottom of the ear lobe. The reverse is choice. MDS with rotated die clashmarks on the reverse. The dies are uncracked and show no crumbling in the dentils. A very nice example of a neat die state. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 2 finer in 66 for the variety. PCGS #36829. Estimate Value $2,500 - UP
Ex Bowers & Merena 9/22/1997:336-Manuel Ahumada Collection (lot ticket included).
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1826/5 N-8 R2 Overdate 6 over 5 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Lustrous medium steel brown and light chocolate with darker steel brown toning on the highpoints of the portrait. Peeps of mellowed mint red are visible on both sides, mostly on the reverse. The notable marks are a small puff of slightly darker toning in the field off the end of the nose, a barely visible nick on the rim at star 2, and a spot of dark olive brown toning (not carbon) just left of the bottom of the first S in STATES. Looks mint state but there is a faint hint of rub on the highest points of the portrait. MDS with a bit of crumbling inside the top of the N in ONE. The bar inside the top of the 6 is dull but visible. Graded MS60 net AU55 and tied for CC#10 in the Noyes census, his photo #20028. Bland says AU55. Our grade is AU58+, very close to MS60. The attribution and Naftzger-Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 4 finer, 2 in 64, 1 in 65, 1 in 66 for the variety. PCGS #36835. Estimate Value $6,000 - UP
From England-Jon G. Hanson 4/1977-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., 1989 EAC Sale 4/1989:278 (as MS60)-Manuel Ahumada Collection (includes the Naftzger collection envelope and EAC Sale lot ticket).
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1826 N-9 R3 PCGS graded MS64+ Brown. Frosty light to medium steel brown and light chocolate with peeps of faded mint color in some of the protected areas on both sides. Looks choice mint state but there is a hint of rub on the highest points of the portrait. The notable marks are a quartet of tiny pinpricks in the field off the brow lock, a thin meandering line of darker toning associated with a microscopic planchet lamination at stars 12 & 13, and a spot of darker toning right of the F in OF. MDS. There is a very fine die crack that meanders down the reverse but the obverse is uncracked. The repunching at the base of the T in CENT remains clear. Graded MS60 net AU55 and tied for CC#6 in the Noyes census, his photo #35611. Our grade is AU58. The attribution and Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 finer in 65 for the variety. PCGS #36832. Estimate Value $2,000 - UP
Ex Bowers & Merena (privately as MS63)-Manuel Ahumada Collection.
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1827 N-1 R2 PCGS graded MS63 Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty tan and light steel brown with darker steel brown toning on the highpoints of the portrait. Light bluish steel overtones cover the reverse. This cent is lustrous and quite attractive, but there is a touch of rub on the highest points of the portrait. The best identifying mark is a tiny planchet flake nestled between star 1 and the dentils. Nicely struck E-MDS. There is no crumbling in the dentils at stars 5 & 6 and the dash right of the line below CENT is sharp. Graded MS60 net AU50 and tied for CC#6 in the Noyes census, his photo #21377. Bland says AU55 and tied for CC#2 among the confirmed business strike examples in his census. Our grade is AU55. Comes with a very nice provenance that includes several very prominent collectors of US Large Cents. The attribution and Naftzger-Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 finer in 64 for the variety. PCGS #36838. Estimate Value $2,000 - UP
Ex Barney Bluestone (Syracuse Coin Shop)-Judge Thomas L. Gaskill, New Netherlands Coin Co. #50, 12/6/1957:1471-Elliot Landau, New Netherlands Coin Co. #52, 12/13/1958:138-Stack's-Doris E. (Dorothy) Nelson-Toby and Doris E. (Nelson) Szymanski (the "TAD" Collection), Stack's 2/6/1976:98 (as MS65)-Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., 1989 EAC Sale, 4/1989:280-Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz-Dennis Mendelson, Superior 2/3/1991:348-Tony Terranova 8/1993-Manuel Ahumada Collection (includes the Terranova envelope).
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1827 N-2 R3 PCGS graded AU58. Very attractive lustrous uniform light to medium olive. No spots or stains. There are some microscopic contact marks in the obverse fields and a small diagonal nick on the jaw at the throat, but none of the marks is significant or distracting. MDS with the usual crumbling in the dentils at the bottom of the reverse. Graded MS61 and CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #35396. Our grade is AU58+, very close to MS60. The attribution and Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 3 finer, 1 in 62, 1 in 63, 1 in 65 for the variety. PCGS #36841. Estimate Value $4,000 - UP
Ex Doug Bird ("Kieth consignment") 3/1997-Manuel Ahumada Collection.
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1827 N-3 R2 PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Lustrous medium steel brown and chocolate with lighter steel brown and tan faded down from mint color in some of the protected areas. Smooth and very attractive with just a hint of friction on the highest points of the devices. Satiny mint frost covers the fields and protected areas. The best identifying marks are a small rim nick at the T in UNITED and a puff of slightly darker steel brown toning at RI in AMERICA. MDS with the usual spidery crack through the ear down onto the neck. Graded AU55 and tied for CC#2 of the confirmed examples in the Bland census. Noyes photo #29603. Our grade is AU50+, close to AU55. Comes with a very nice provenance. The attribution and Newcomb-Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 3 finer, 1 in 63, 1 in 64, 1 in 66 for the variety. PCGS #36844. Estimate Value $1,500 - UP
Ex Howard R. Newcomb, J. C. Morgenthau & C0., 5/16/1945:582-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/1984:193-Roger S. Cohen, Jr., Superior 2/2/1992:1155-Manuel Ahumada Collection (includes the Newcomb collection pillbox and last 2 lot tickets).
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1827 N-4 R2 PCGS Genuine, UNC Details, Cleaned. Frosty light to medium reddish chocolate brown and steel. Faint hints of underlying very faded red color can be found in a couple of the protected areas. The surfaces are nearly flawless and the "Cleaned" assessment from PCGS is debatable. A microscopic diagonal hairline in the field off the tip of the nose is the only notable mark, and it is barely visible. Sharply struck showing full radial lines in all the stars and crisp hair details. LDS with crumbling in the dentils at the bottom of the reverse and obvious swelling at the O & C in ONE CENT. Graded AU55 in the Bland census. Noyes says MS60 net AU50, his photo #21644. Our grade is AU55. The attribution and Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS #36847. Estimate Value $1,500 - UP
Ex Quality Sales Corp. 9/24/1980:41-Doug Bird (from the "Mike consignment") 4/1997-Manuel Ahumada Collection (includes the Bird envelope).
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1827 N-5 R2 PCGS graded MS66 Brown. Highly lustrous bluish steel and light chocolate brown with hints of faded mint color showing through in a few places on both sides. A cent with outstanding eye appeal as evidenced by the lofty grade assigned by PCGS. It would be a flawless gem by EAC standards if not for a splash of dark toning in the dentils just left of the date, a shallow nick on the jaw at the throat, and another hidden in the hair under star 8. Sharply struck EDS with full radial lines in all the stars. The two parallel dashes near the dentils left of the O in OF are clear. Called MS60+ and CC#1 in the Bland census. Noyes says MS63 and tied for CC#2, his photo #20663. Our grade is MS63. The attribution and Naftzger-Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; tied for finest BN of the variety at both services. PCGS #36850. Estimate Value $7,500 - UP
Ex J. P. Young, Barney Bluestone 9/1945:728-T. James Clarke 10/1954-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 2/1/2009:192-unknown-Stack's Bowers 2/10/2016:78-Manuel Ahumada Collection (includes the last lot ticket).
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1827 N-5 R2 PCGS graded MS63 Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty medium brown and light reddish steel with hints of very faded mint color in a few places on the reverse. Sharply struck with full radial lines in all the stars. The best identifying mark is a small speck of darker toning close off the end of the nose. M-LDS. The parallel dashes near the dentils just left of the O in OF are weak with only the stronger lower dash still clearly visible. Our grade is MS60. A nice cent that comes with an excellent provenance that has been traced back more than a century The attribution and Helfenstein-Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 3 finer, 1 in 64, 2 in 66 for the variety. PCGS #36850. Estimate Value $2,500 - UP
Ex W. B. Guy, Henry Chapman 11/3/1911:709-Hillyer Ryder, New Netherlands Coin Co. #41, 9/1953:864-Emanuel Taylor 10/1960-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., Abe Kosoff 10/11/1961:574-Louis Helfenstein, Lester Merkin 8/14/1964:119 (plated)-C. Douglas Smith-unknown-Catherine Bullowa (Coinhunter Mail Bid Sale) 6/14/1997:233-Manuel Ahumada Collection (includes the last lot ticket).
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1827 N-6 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Lustrous medium olive and light bluish steel with a few hints of very faded mint color visible on both sides. Mint frost covers this cent and the eye appeal is excellent. The toning in the field before the portrait is delicately mottled, a tiny diagonal nick is located under the lower left point of star 7, and there is a light nick on the rim over the second S in STATES. Otherwise this cent is choice. MDS. The repunching on the 2 remains clear and the die line off the right end of the line under CENT is sharp. Graded MS63 and CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #21519. Bland says MS63 and CC#2 in his census. Our grade is MS62. The attribution and Naftzger-Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 finer in 65 for the variety. PCGS #36853. Estimate Value $4,000 - UP
Ex Burdette G. Johnson (St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.)-Johnson Estate, Hans M. F. Schulman 4/28/1951:1130-Dr. Kenneth J. Sartoris-Del Bland-C. Douglas Smith-Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz 11/1979-R. E. Naftzger, Jr.-Naftzger Estate (via Bill Noyes and Chris McCawley) 3/2001-Manuel Ahumada Collection (includes the Naftzger collection envelope).
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1827 N-7 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Gorgeous light olive and bluish steel brown with a few tiny peeps of faded mint color on the obverse and 5% of the reverse showing brighter mint red. The surfaces are lustrous and nearly flawless offering exceptional eye appeal. The only mark is a light diagonal nick in the field midway between the chin and star 3. Otherwise this cent is a solid gem. Sharply struck E-MDS. The die crack at stars 4-7 is faint and the small dashes near the dentils right of the second S in STATES are visible. A beautiful cent. Graded MS65 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #20499. Bland says MS63 and tied for CC#1. Our grade is MS63+, close to MS64. Comes with a wonderful provenance that includes many of the legends of Large Cent collecting. The attribution and Naftzger-Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 3 finer, 1 in 64+, 2 in 65 for the variety. PCGS #36856. Estimate Value $4,000 - UP
Ex Henry C. Hines-Dr. William H. Sheldon-C. Douglas Smith-Jerry A. Bobbe-Del Bland-C. Douglas Smith-Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz-Jerry A. Bobbe-Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz-Myles Z. Gerson 7/1980-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., 1989 EAC Sale, 4/1989:283 (as MS65)-(via Chris McCawley to Manuel Ahumada Collection (includes the collection envelope shared by several collectors, including Ted Naftzger, and the EAC Sale lot ticket).
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1827 N-8 R3 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Lustrous steel brown and olive with underlying faded mint color covering about 10% of the planchet, mostly on the obverse. The reverse is a lighter shade of brown and tan mixed with subtle wisps of darker brown and olive. Sharply struck and very attractive in spite of a few minor contact marks. The best identifying marks are a dull, light scuff at the bottom of the neck, a couple faint ticks above the 18 that barely break the satiny frost, and a small rim nick over the F in OF. MDS. The die cracks on the obverse are clear and the fields show fine radial die flowlines. An important discovery rescued from eBay in 2011. Not evaluated by Bland or Noyes but at least tied for finest known honors in our opinion. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 4 finer, 3 in 64, 1 in 66 for the variety. PCGS #36859. Estimate Value $3,000 - UP
Ex J. Bruce, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/29/2012:434-Manuel Ahumada Collection.
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1827 N-10 R4+ PCGS graded AU58, CAC Approved. Sharpness close to mint state but there are some light contact marks, mostly on the obverse. The notable marks are a faint hairline scratch from the field left of the date curving up through the bust tip and neck to the curl before the ear plus a shorter one along the jawline. Frosty light brown with steel brown toning on the highpoints and some slightly darker steel brown toning at the top of the 27 and on the bottom of the neck. There are faint hints of underlying very faded mint color peeking through in a couple of the protected areas. EDS. The obverse fields are slightly reflective thanks to a fresh die polishing and the reverse is rotated 10 degrees CW. This is the Wright plate coin for the variety (the curved hairline scratch from the bust tip described above is mistakenly reported as a die crack in the "Striking Variations" paragraph for the variety in John's book). Outstanding eye appeal for the grade in spite of the trivial contact marks. Called EF45 and CC#2 behind a marginally superior example in the Bland census with the next best grading only VF30. Noyes says EF45 net EF40 and tied for CC#2, his photo #25320. Our grade is EF45. The attribution and Holmes-Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; tied for finest BN of the variety at both services. PCGS #36865. Estimate Value $10,000 - UP
Ex Coin Galleries 8/1956:2297-Lester Greenwood-Robert Carter 3/1970-Del Bland-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/1986:639-Wes Rasmussen, Heritage 1/13/2005:3533-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 5/30/2010:248-Manuel Ahumada Collection.
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1827 N-11 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown, CAC Approved. Beautiful lustrous medium steel brown and olive with delicate overtones of light bluish steel and 20-25% of the coin showing mint red. Nearly flawless with just a few trivial contact marks. A pair of tiny, very light parallel diagonal ticks on the cheek right of the lower lip may help identify this cent, but they are difficult to see with a glass. MDS with crumbling on the brow but no crumbling on the upper lip. Graded MS63 and tied for CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #33402. Bland says MS65 and CC#1. Our grade is MS64. A great cent any way you look at it. Removed from an NGC slab graded MS65RB (NGC label #315583-007). The attribution and Reale-Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 finer, 1 in 64+, 1 in 65 for the variety. PCGS #36869. Estimate Value $3,000 - UP
Ex MacAllister-Milton Holmes, Stack's 10/1960:1533-Gene Reale, Sotheby's 1/1998:60-Manuel Ahumada Collection.
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1828 N-1 R1 Large Date PCGS graded MS63 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous reddish tan and steel brown with faded mint red covering about 25% of the planchet. No spots or stains, only microscopic contact marks. A dull horizontal scratch over the C in CENT and a vertical one right of the E in ONE can help identify this piece, but they do not catch your eye. MDS with a bit of crumbling in the dentils over the second S in STATES. The diagonal dashes right of that S are dull but visible and the die crack through CA-stem-ribbon-and UNITED is clear. A nice example of a variety that is difficult to find in mint state. Noyes says MS61 ands CC#2, his photo #35159. Bland says MS60+ and CC#2. Our grade is MS60+. The attribution and Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 2 finer in 64 for the variety. PCGS #36874. Estimate Value $2,000 - UP
Ex Simpson-Julian Leidman, American Auction Association 1/1972:783-Jack Collins, Bowers & Ruddy 1/1983:580-Denis Loring-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/1986:643-Manuel Ahumada Collection (includes the Brown collection envelope and lot ticket).
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1828 N-2 R2 Large Date PCGS graded MS64+ Brown. Lustrous medium brown and light chocolate with 10% of the mint red remaining. A very attractive cent, free of any spots or stains. The only notable marks are a shallow planchet flake on the jaw and a smaller one high on the cheekbone (both as struck) plus a barely visible rim nick under the end of the wreath ribbon. Nicely struck E-MDS. The line that arcs between the bottoms of the 2 & 8 is sharp but it does not reach the 2 and the fields on both sides are satiny from extremely faint die flowlines. Graded MS63 Choice and CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #26942. Bland says MS63 and CC#2 as well. Our grade is MS63. Previously removed from a PCGS slab graded MS64RB (PCGS label #1655.64/7422225). The attribution and Halpern-Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; finest BN of the variety at PCGS. PCGS #36877. Estimate Value $4,000 - UP
Ex Francis H. Lee 1913-Essex Institute, Stack's 2/1975:194-Jerry A. Bobbe-Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/1988:405-John J. Nicholas, Jr., Superior 2/2/1992:543-Manuel Ahumada Collection (includes the Nicholas collection envelope and last 2 lot tickets).
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1828 N-3 R2 Large Date PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Frosty medium brown and light chocolate. Satiny mint luster covers this cent and the eye appeal is excellent. Nearly flawless except for some weakness in the dentils from star 13 to the date and in the opposing dentils at OF A, all thanks to a slightly thin planchet in that area. Otherwise the strike is quite sharp. EDS. The fine die crack from star 8 to the hair bun has not formed. Graded MS60 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #22206. Bland says MS60 and tied for CC#3. Our grade is MS60+. An attractive cent that comes with a very nice provenance. The attribution and Helfenstein-Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 1 finer in 64+ for the variety. PCGS #36880. Estimate Value $2,000 - UP
Ex James Kelly (World Numismatics) 11/3/1960:861-Lester Merkin-Louis Helfenstein, Lester Merkin 8/14/1964:122 (where plated and called "Gem Unc.")-Garry F. Fitzgerald-Dr. Wayne G. Slife, Lester Merkin 10/6/1972:579-Victor Stein, 1983 ANA Sale, Kagin's #330, 8/16/1983:356-Spink & Sons (USA) (via Denis Loring)-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/1986:645-Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/1988:406-Dennis Mendelson, Superior 2/3/1991:365-J. R. Frankenfield, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/17/2001:887-Manuel Ahumada Collection (includes the Frankenfield lot ticket).
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1828 N-6 R1 Large Date PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Attractive lustrous medium steel brown with light bluish steel overtones and traces of mellowed mint red remaining on both sides, particularly on the reverse. The only notable marks are a couple tiny ticks in the field right of star 4, but these are easily lost in the tiny lumps that are sprinkled over the obverse (all caused by die rust). Otherwise this cent is choice and the eye appeal is excellent. LDS. All the fine obverse die cracks described by John Wright for this variety are present but the repunching on the left side of the O in OF remains clear. Not seen by Noyes or Bland. Our grade is MS62+. The attribution and Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; tied for finest BN of the variety at both services. PCGS #36889. Estimate Value $3,000 - UP
Ex Tony Terranova 11/1996-Manuel Ahumada Collection (includes the Terranova envelope).
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1828 N-7 R3 Large Date PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous bluish steel brown and light chocolate with 15% of the obverse showing mint color but only traces of faded mint red remaining visible on the reverse. Frosty and quite attractive, but there are a few minor marks. The notable ones are a couple thin nicks on the bust tip, a few more tiny ones on the jaw, and a spot of dark toning nestled between the upper right points of star 11. LDS with obvious die rust on both sides (tiny lumps on the coin). A very nice example of this variety. Graded MS62 and CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #33399. Our grade is MS62. The attribution and Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 finer, 1 in 65, 1 in 66 for the variety. PCGS #36892. Estimate Value $2,000 - UP
Ex Bowers & Merena 3/1994:87-McCawley & Grellman Auctions 1/7/1995:483 (M&G lot ticket included).
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1828 N-8 R3 Large Date PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Glossy medium brown and tan mixed with darker olive brown and steel on the reverse. Satiny mint frost covers the fields and protected areas and this cent offers excellent eye appeal. Looks mint state but there is a touch of rub on the highest points and a few trivial marks, including a spot of darker toning at the right top of the E in ONE. Sharply struck EDS, before the die crack through UNITED. Struck with a double profile on parts of stars 5-8 and a very fine triple profile on the brow (from die bounce). Noyes graded AU50 and CC#2, his photo #28441. Our grade is AU55. A nice example of a variety that is surprisingly difficult to find in top grades. The attribution and Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; tied for finest BN of the variety at both services. PCGS #36895. Estimate Value $4,000 - UP
Ex Tom Reynolds 3/11/1987-March Wells, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/7/2000:1902-Manuel Ahumada Collection (includes the Wells lot ticket).
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Lot 99 |
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1828 N-9 R4 Large Date PCGS graded MS65 Brown, CAC Approved. Beautiful lustrous medium bluish steel brown and light olive with traces of faded mint red showing on both sides. Satiny mint frost covers this cent and the eye appeal is outstanding. The only notable marks are a tiny spot of darker toning in the field before the eye and a small, light diagonal hairline scratch over NE in ONE. Nicely struck E-MDS. The tiny dashes right of the F in OF are clear. Graded MS62 and CC#2 in the Noyes census (with only 2 mint state pieces known), his photo #26822. Listed as MS65 and tied for CC#1 in the Wright-Bland census. Our grade is MS63. The attribution and Reiver-Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; finest of the variety at both services. PCGS #36898. Estimate Value $5,000 - UP
Ex Dill-Jules Reiver, Heritage 1/24/2006:19899-Manuel Ahumada Collection (includes the Reiver lot ticket).
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$7,050 |
Lot 100 |
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1828 N-10 R1 Small Date PCGS graded MS62 Brown, CAC Approved. Very attractive lustrous bluish steel and olive with traces of faded mint color remaining in protected areas on both sides. Satiny mint frost covers this cent and the eye appeal is outstanding. Essentially flawless. The best identifying mark is a microscopic speck of lighter tan toning near the curl left of star 13. EDS with repunching visible along the right side of the 1 and at the right top of the first 8 in the date. Graded MS63 Choice and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census. Bland says MS60+ and tied for CC#3. Our grade is MS63. A wonderful example of the Small Date version of this date. And it comes with a nice provenance. The attribution and Norweb-Ahumada provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 5 finer, 1 in 63, 1 in 63+, 3 in 64 for the variety. PCGS #36907. Estimate Value $3,000 - UP
Ex Joe Steele, 1953 ANA Sale, lot 2872-Norweb Family Collection, Bowers & Merena 11/14/1988:2902-Manuel Ahumada Collection (includes the Norweb lot ticket).
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$10,575 |
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