Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 90

January Pre-Long Beach Auction

Classic Head Half Cents

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 419		1809 C-1 R4 F12. Slightly sharper with microscopic granularity under slightly glossy medium chocolate brown and steel toning. No verdigris, only minor contact marks consistent with the grade. The notable marks are a fine scratch in the field over the head and a small dig between the L & F in HALF. MDS, Manley state 2.0, with a fine die crack through the top of MERI. The reverse is rotated about 20 degrees CCW. A decent example of this rare variety. Estimated Value $3,000-UP. Ex Richard Gross, 2013 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 5/4/2013:52-Leonard Massa-Doug Bird 6/6/2014 (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,880
Lot 420		1809 C-1 R4 AG3. Slightly sharper but bent at the top of the obverse. No corrosion or verdigris, and the only notable mark is a small planchet void at star 7. The date is strong. EDS, Manley state 1.0. Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex Walter Scheer Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $206
Lot 421		Trio of 1809 Half Cents. Includes C-2 R3 LDS M4.0 VG10, C-3 R1 MDS M2.0 VG10, and C-4 R2 Large 0 over Small 0 LDS M2.0 VG7. All are glossy brown and chocolate with a clear date. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $100-UP. Ex Walter Scheer Collection. View details	Realized $235
Lot 422		1809/6 C-5 R1 Overdate 9 over Inverted 9 VF30. Ten points sharper with light contact marks scattered over both sides, none distracting but too many to ignore. A minor planchet lamination at star 2 is a good identifying mark. Glossy light olive and steel brown with some golden tan in protected areas. Scarce EDS, Manley state 1.0. The 9 over inverted 9 (the inverted 9 is often called a 6) is clear. In addition, the base of a stray 1 is clearly visible extending down from the truncation over the right side of the 8 (a feature not mentioned by Manley or Breen). Estimated Value $100-UP. Ex Walter Scheer Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $282
Lot 423		1809 C-6 R1 AU50. Sharpness near mint state but there are a few faint contact marks, including a hairline scratch on the bust and another from the chin to the curl on the neck. Glossy chocolate brown with frosty luster covering the fields and protected areas on both sides. A small spot of lighter brown toning midway between star 2 and the chin is the best identifying mark. M-LDS, Manley state 4.0. The reverse is rotated 140 degrees CCW relative to the normal head-to-foot orientation. Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex Walter Scheer Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $447
Lot 424		1811 C-2 R3 VG10. Slightly sharper but recolored glossy dark steel brown and chocolate. No corrosion or verdigris. The notable marks are a dull nick on the bust tip and a tiny pit on the upright of the T in UNITED. LDS, Manley state 3.0. The die clashmark over the 11 is clear. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Bill Eckberg 2006 Ex Walter Scheer Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $764
Lot 425		1825 C-1 R3 EF45. Glossy light golden olive and chocolate. A spot of lighter brown toning in the hair at the shoulder and a couple small nicks in the field between star 2 and the throat are the notable marks. Rare EDS Manley state 1.0. The obverse is uncracked and the fields on both sides are prooflike. In addition there is a small lump on the edge at star 12 as often see on this variety. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Chris McCawley 9/8/2011. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $564
Lot 426		Pair of Half Cents, 1825 & 1826. Includes 1825 C-1 R3 E-MDS M1.0 late (the die crack from the top of the obverse reaches down through the ear but the small lump right of the F in OF has not formed) VF25+, and 1826 C-1 R1 LDS M4.0 with the reverse rotated 20 degrees clockwise EF40 (removed from a PCGS slab graded XF45, label #1144.45/24855256 included). Both are glossy brown and chocolate with excellent eye appeal. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $200-UP. The 1825 is ex M&G Auctions/Goldbergs 2/3/2013:169 and the 1826 was lot 171 in the same auction (both lot tickets included) Ex Walter Scheer Collection. View details	Realized $400
Lot 427		Quartet of PCGS graded Half Cents, 1825-1851. Includes 1825 C-2 R1 LDS M3.0 PCGS AU55 (our grade EF45), 1828 C-3 R1 13-Star Obverse E-MDS M2.0 PCGS AU58 (our grade AU50), 1835 C-1 R1 LDS M2.0 PCGS AU58 (our grade AU50), and 1851 C-1 R1 Second 1 Repunched EDS PCGS AU58 (our grade AU50). A nice group. Lot of 4 PCGS slabbed coins. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Walter Scheer Collection. View details	Realized $1,234
Lot 428		1826 C-2 R3+ Repunched 6 EF45. Attractive glossy medium chocolate brown with frosty lighter steel brown in protected areas. The notable marks are a small pinprick between stars 2 & 3 and another left of the first S in STATES. Nicely struck E-MDS, Manley state 2.0. The fine repunching on the 6 is clear. Removed from an NGC slab graded AU58BN (NGC label #2031047-012 included, and it shows the attribution). Estimated Value $400-UP. Ex Bowers & Merena 11/9/2006:113 (lot ticket included) Ex Walter Scheer Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $517
Lot 429		Pair of 1826 Half Cents. Includes C-1 R1 MDS M3.0 with the reverse rotated 25 degrees clockwise VF25, and C-2 R3+ Repunched 6 E-MDS M2.0 VF35. Both are slightly sharper with minor contact marks but nice color and no corrosion. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $250-UP. Ex Walter Scheer Collection. View details	Realized $247
Lot 430		1828 C-1 R1 13-Stars AU55. Choice lustrous light to medium chocolate brown with slightly darker steel brown toning on the highpoints. This piece offers superior eye appeal for the grade, just a hint of friction on the highest points from mint state. The best identifying mark is a small arc of darker toning in the dentils over the F in OF. Nicely struck E-MDS, Manley state 2.0 early. Faint die clashmarks are visible on the reverse and the fields on both sides are slightly reflective. Noyes photo #74347. Estimated Value $250-UP. Ex RARCOA Auction #2 (CSNS Sale), 5/9/1974:2 (as MS60)-Jim McGuigan 7/12/1982-Bob Yuell (the Whister Collection), McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/4/2011:78 (both lot tickets included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $306
Lot 431		1828 C-1 R1 13-Stars AU55. Very attractive glossy medium brown and light chocolate with hints of reddish steel faded from mint color in a few places. Satiny mint luster covers the protected areas and this piece offers excellent eye appeal. Just a hint of rub on the highest points from mint state. E-MDS, Manley state 2.0. Estimated Value $250-UP. Ex Walter Scheer Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $470
Lot 432		1828 C-1 R1 13-Stars AU50+. Frosty tan and light brown with darker steel brown toning on the devices, particularly on the obverse. A thin vertical scratch on the chin and a nick-like planchet chip midway between star 3 and the chin are the only marks. LDS, Manley state 3.0. Estimated Value $200-UP. Ex Tom Reynolds Ex Walter Scheer Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $270
Lot 433		Pair of Early Coppers. Includes 1828 C-1 Half Cent MDS VF35 and 1836 Large Cent N-6 LDS with cud break over star 7 F12. Both are attractive glossy brown and chocolate. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details	Realized $223
Lot 434		Group of 5 Half Cents, 1828-1832. Includes 1828 C-2 R1 12-Star Obverse MDS M2.0 VF20, 1829 C-1 R1 LDS M2.0 EF40, 1829 C-1 R1 MDS M2.0 G5, 1832 C-1 R2 MDS VF30, and 1832 C-3 R2 MDS VF30. A couple are slightly sharper with minor defects but all have nice eye appeal for the grade. Lot of 5 coins. Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex Walter Scheer Collection. View details	Realized $470
Lot 435		Trio of Counterstamped Half Cents. Includes 1832 stamped twice with "5.F" on the obverse with raised devices in a small rectangle (possible French West Indies for 5 francs; unlisted) F15, 1834 stamped with a large "H F" on the obverse with an axe below VF25, and 1835 stamped "D. BRAISHER" on the obverse F15. Inspection recommended. A neat group. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details	Realized $141
Lot 436		Trio of Half Cents, 1833-1835, grading EF45+ to AU50. Includes 1833 C-1 R1 MDS M2.0, 1834 C-1 R1 MDS M2.0, and 1835 C-2 R1 LDS M3.0. All three are attractive pieces that were removed from NGC slabs graded AU58 (NGC labels included). Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex Walter Scheer Collection. View details	Realized $541
Lot 437		1835 C-1 R1 Repunched 5 PCGS graded MS63 Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty medium brown and light chocolate with lighter bluish steel brown in protected areas. An attractive half cent, free of any notable defects. An area of slightly darker brown toning under the right foot of the second A in AMERICA may help identify this piece. MDS, Manley state 1.0, showing die clashmarks on both sides. The repunching on the 5 is sharp. Our grade is MS60. Estimated Value $400-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $517
Lot 438		1835 C-1 R1 Repunched 5 PCGS graded VF35. Glossy medium olive brown and chocolate. Smooth and attractive, just lightly worn. LDS Manley state 2.0, with bold die clashmarks before the portrait. The repunching on the 5 is clear. Our grade is VF20. Estimated Value $50-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $82
Lot 439		Pair of Half Cents, 1835 & 1851. Includes 1835 C-1 VF25 and 1851 C-1 EF40 sharpness net F15 for scratches and cleaning. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $80-UP. View details	Realized $82