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Sale 62
The Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction
| The Dan Holmes Collection of Late Date Large Cents |
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Lot 201 |
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1847 N-13 R4 AU58. Frosty bluish steel brown with traces of faded mint red in protected areas on both sides. Sharply struck with just a hint of light rub on the highest points of the design. The only mark is a tiny rim nick at D in UNITED. TDS, die state d, with a small but strong rim cud break over the R in AMERICA. CC#5 of this neat die state And it comes with a very impressive provenance. DWH #1258.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex Dr. George P. French, B. Max Mehl FPL 1929, lot 682-Henry A. Sternberg, B. Max Mehl 6/12/45:1917-Dr. Kenneth J. Sartoris-Del Bland 5/72-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/86:1091-Chris McCawley (as RVM) 3/21/87-Dick Punchard 11/9/89.
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$661 |
Lot 202 |
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1847 N-14 R4+ VF35. Slightly sharper with a tiny, light pinscratch above star 13. Glossy medium brown and chocolate with a small splash of darker olive toning on the rim under the 84 and traces of frosty faded mint red at TED. E-MDS, die state b early. The fine die lines from the left base of the 1 to star 1 are clear. DWH #1259.
Estimated Value $60-UP.
Ex Bob Miller 1/10/87-Dick Punchard 11/9/89.
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$127 |
Lot 203 |
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1847 N-14 R4+ MS62. Frosty light steel brown with bluish steel overtones and at least 10% of the original mint red remaining, mostly on the reverse. The surfaces are satiny and lustrous. There is a light nick in the field right of star 4, another over star 2, and a tiny nick on the nose. Great eye appeal for the grade; looks choice. MDS, die state c early, with several fine die cracks around the reverse legend including one through the top of ME. The die lines from the dentils left of star 1 are dull but visible. Tied for CC#6 in the Grellman census. DWH #2322.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Doug Bird 6/9/88-Wes Rasmussen, 1995 EAC Sale, lot 432-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:390-Chris McCawley 12/03.
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$920 |
Lot 204 |
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1847 N-15 R4+ Repunched 1 & 7 MS62. Attractive lustrous light bluish steel brown with 10% of the original mint red remaining, mostly on the reverse. Would rate a choice grade except for a spot of fine carbon dust at the dentils right of star 9 and a speck of carbon touching the wreath under the N in CENT. Excellent luster and eye appeal in spite off the minor flaws. Sharply struck E-MDS, die state a. (There is no state b for this variety.) The fine die finishing lines and date repunching are clear. CC#2 with only 3 known in mint state. Comes with a great provenance. DWH #2406.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Anderson Dupont Sale, Stack's 9/24/54:886-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., 1990 EAC Sale, lot 341-Chris McCawley 8/94-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:394-Chris McCawley 3/04.
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$1,265 |
Lot 205 |
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1847 N-18 R5 Repunched Date with Large 7 over Medium 7 AU50. Five points sharper with a tiny dig under the wreath ribbon. The only other marks are a tiny speck of reddish brown verdigris under star 6 and another below the 4. Otherwise this cent is virtually flawless and the eye appeal is outstanding. Nice glossy golden tan and light brown with hints of very faded mint red on the reverse. E-MDS, die state a. The date repunching is sharp on all 4 digits and the obverse rim is unbroken. The so-called "Large 7 over Medium 7" feature is strong. CC#10 in the Grellman census. Comes with a very nice provenance. DWH #2066.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Anderson Dupont, Stack's 9/24/54:888-Herbert Oechsner, Stack's 9/8/88:190-Wes Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/98:153-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:397.
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$1,783 |
Lot 206 |
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1847 N-18 R5 Repunched Date with Large 7 over Medium 7 F15. Ten points sharper but the obverse is covered with light nicks, none distracting but too many for the sharpness grade. A tiny rim bruise over the second S in STATES is the only notable mark. Glossy dark reddish chocolate brown with extremely fine porosity covering the obverse. This roughness is visible only with the aid of a good glass and it is effectively hidden by the glossy patina. No verdigris. Extremely rare late die state, die state c, with clear rim cud breaks from below the 1 in the date clockwise to star 2. The date repunching is clear, including the so-called "Large 7 over Medium 7" feature. CC#2 of only 6 known in this die state, and the cuds are weak on several of those pieces. This is the Grellman plate coin for his 2001 edition of the late date cent book. Noyes photo #30188. DWH #3231.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Ex Chris McCawley 4/91-Bob Grellman 7/25/06.
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$322 |
Lot 207 |
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1847 N-18 R5 Repunched Date with Large 7 over Medium 7 EF40. Five points sharper but lightly cleaned and retoned frosty bluish steel brown and chocolate. No spots or stains and only a few microscopic marks. The protected areas are covered with satiny mint luster. Rare terminal die state, state d, with strong rim cud breaks from below the 1 in the date to star 2 and another from star 4 nearly to star 5. The date repunching remains visible and the so called "Large 7 over Medium 7" feature is clear. Tied for third finest of 16 known with these cud breaks, and several of those have weak cuds. DWH #3335.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex Bruce Reinoehl 10/23/91-Jim Corrado, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldberg’s 2/11/07:836.
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$1,006 |
Lot 208 |
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1847 N-19 R1 Repunched 4 MS62+. Choice lustrous bluish steel brown with at least 5% of the mint red remaining. Covered with attractive satiny mint luster. Would rate a slightly higher grade except for a small chip out of the planchet on the rim left of star 1 and another on the rim at star 5, both as struck. A small spot of darker toning shows at the dentils over the left side of star 7 and a couple more at D-S. Excellent eye appeal in spite of the minor defects. E-MDS, die state a late. The repunching on the 4 is clear and the die lines at ONE CENT remain visible. A beautiful cent, very close to MS63. CC#4 behind a trio of very slightly finer examples in the Grellman census. Removed from an NGC slab graded MS65BN (NGC label included). DWH #2067.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions 7/31/93:121-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:402.
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$891 |
Lot 209 |
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1847 N-20 R3 AU50. Glossy chocolate brown with frosty faded mint red in protected areas. The only notable marks are a couple tiny pinscratches right of star 10. Sharply struck EDS, die state a early. The fields are smooth and slightly reflective, void of any flowlines. (There is no state b for this variety, but the dies develop strong radial flowlines as the dies wear.) DWH #1266.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex Dick Punchard 11/9/89.
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$276 |
Lot 210 |
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1847 N-20 R3 MS60. Frosty light brown and golden tan with flashy flowline luster covering the fields. There is a tiny dull hairline scratch at the L in LIBERTY and another just left of the coronet, plus a lamination streak from the ribbon end to the U, as struck. LDS, die state a late. The fields are covered with fine flowlines and the bottom edge of the ribbon loop is strongly doubled from die bounce. (There is no state b for this variety.) Removed from a PCGS slab graded MS64BN (PCGS label included). Comes with a nice provenance. DWH #2257.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:525-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:410-McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/25/03:955.
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$460 |
Lot 211 |
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1847 N-21 R1 AU50. Glossy medium brown. Choice except for a tiny nick under star 5, a very faint hairline right of the main curl, and traces of glue or some similar substance in protected areas of the reverse. Sharp EDS, die state a early. The die lines at MERIC are visible and the reverse is uncracked. DWH #1267.
Estimated Value $150-UP.
Ex Doug Bird 8/15/87-Dick Punchard 11/9/89.
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$299 |
Lot 212 |
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1847 N-21 R1 MS64. Bright original mint red just starting to fade to light steel brown on the highest points. A gem cent if not for a splash of olive toning covering the ear and surrounding hair details. Otherwise this cent is free of any spots, contact marks, or other defects. Even with the obverse splash, this cent still displays 80% of the bright original mint color on the obverse and 90% on the reverse. MDS, die state b early. The die crack at ME is present but very light (Newcomb’s old #40), and the fine die lines at the inner and main curls are dull but visible, as are most of the reverse die lines (Newcomb’s #21). Obviously this is a very rare transition piece that displays the attributes of both Newcomb varieties. Tied for finest known honors with two other pieces in the Grellman census. DWH #2278.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Wayte Raymond-Milton A. Holmes, Stack's 10/5/60:1633-Penn Valley 12/67-R. E. Naftzger, Jr. (via Bill Noyes) 3/10/04. Note: In case you care, Milton Holmes and Dan Holmes are not related.
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$1,265 |
Lot 213 |
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1847 N-21 R1 MS62+. Frosty steel brown with smooth, satiny surfaces that are virtually pristine. The best identifying mark is an extremely tiny tick on the rim at star 1. M-LDS, die state b. The die crack at ME is clear (Newcomb's #40) and the die lines found on the earlier states are gone. A choice, very attractive cent for the grade. Close to MS63. Tied for CC#7 in the Grellman census. DWH #2068.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex Doug Bird-Gary Ruttenberg, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 8/19/95:396-Wes Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/98:157-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:414.
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$1,064 |
Lot 214 |
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1847 N-22 R3+. PCGS graded MS-64 Red & Brown. Mint red mellowing to light steel brown, half the red remaining, mostly on the obverse. Sharply struck and very attractive. The best identifying marks are a very light vertical nick left of star 11, a small spot of darker toning in the field right of the inner curl, and another darker brown toning spot on the neck at the tip of the curl. Otherwise this cent is virtually flawless and the eye appeal is outstanding. MDS, die state d early. There is a fine die crack through MER to the dentils above the adjacent I (but not above the first A) and the crack from the dentils under star 1 fades out just before reaching the neck and bust. Our grade is MS64. Tied for CC#2 honors in the Grellman census. Comes with an impressive provenance. PCGS population 1; none finer in Red & Brown at PCGS for the variety. DWH #2204 (PCGS # 37320) .
Estimated Value $600-UP.
Ex Charles French's 90th, 5/67-Wayne G. Slife Sale, Lester Merkin 10/6/72:657-Ed Seneca, Stack's 3/19/86:871 (via Tony Terranova)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr. (via Bill Noyes) 1/10/03.
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$2,760 |
Lot 215 |
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1847 N-23 R5 MS60+. Attractive glossy chocolate and steel brown with underlying frosty mint luster covering the fields. Virtually flawless. The best identifying marks are two thin, very faint vertical nicks above star 1, a tiny planchet flake right of star 11 (as struck), and a hint of reddish brown toning on the leaf under ME in AMERICA. These marks are barely visible and the eye appeal is excellent. Nicely struck MDS, die state c late. The die cracks around the reverse legend are clear and the section of dentils between the cracks over AM is just starting to shift inward. Tied for CC#3 in the Grellman census. A beautiful example of this very tough die variety. DWH #2205.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex Hughes Sale, lot 322-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr. (via Bill Noyes) 1/10/03.
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$1,121 |
Lot 216 |
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1847 N-23 R5 MS63. Frosty light bluish steel brown with slightly faded mint color showing in the protected areas. The surfaces are satiny and quite attractive, the luster covering all but the very highest points of the design. The only marks, and they are barely visible, are a speck of darker toning just right of the base of star 6 and a small, dull nick on the tip of the chin. M-LDS, die state d late. The reverse die cracks are strong and the section between the cracks on the rim at AM is shifted inward. The rim cud over the second S in STATES has not formed. Tied for CC#1 honors with one other example in the Grellman census. And it comes with an outstanding provenance. DWH #3251.
Estimated Value $600-UP.
Ex Norweb collection, Bowers & Merena 11/14/88:2961-Chris McCawley 8/94-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:423-Chris McCawley 8/18/06.
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$2,013 |
Lot 217 |
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1847 N-23 R5 VF25. Five points sharper but lightly cleaned, now retoned glossy bluish steel and chocolate brown. The only notable marks are a pair of faint hairlines under the 8. Very rare TDS, die state e, with a shallow but clearly defined rim cud over the second S in STATES. Tied for CC#7 of more than a dozen known with the cud break. DWH #1271.
Estimated Value $50-UP.
Ex Tom Reynolds 5/29/89-Dick Punchard 11/9/89.
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$230 |
Lot 218 |
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1847 N-24 R1 MS60. Lustrous medium brown and chocolate with frosty golden tan faded down from mint color in protected areas of the reverse. There is a small, light nick on the upper right point of star 3 and a tiny speck of carbon left of star 12. EDS, die state a, with strong die lines filling the obverse fields. DWH #2070.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex Herbert Oechsner, Stack's 9/8/88:191-Walter Dudgeon, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 7/30/94:282-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:425.
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$552 |
Lot 219 |
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1847 N-24 R1 MS62. Very attractive lustrous bluish steel brown and light olive with hints of very faded mint color peeking through in protected areas on both sides. This cent is choice except for a few tiny ticks on the cheek and chin and a small spot of darker olive brown toning in the field right of the inner curl. M-LDS, die state c. The crack at ME to the dentils over the adjacent letters is clear, the small clashmark at the chin is visible, and traces of the die lines from the inner curl remain clear (Newcomb's old #25). (Note: The George H. Clapp "Newcomb-25" in the American Numismatic Society collection was called "N-25 Proof" by Howard Newcomb, but it is a misattributed "Newcomb-42" proof-only die variety. That coin is accompanied by a notation in Newcomb’s unique handwriting calling it a proof strike of his #25 variety. Apparently Newcomb confused the proof-only N-42 with some die states of N-24 to come up with his description of #25, including his reference to proof strikes.) DWH #1250.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/86:1083.
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$863 |
Lot 220 |
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1847 N-24 R1 MS60+. Frosty bluish steel with at least a third of the bright original mint red remaining, mostly on the obverse. Would rate a higher grade but there are shallow low spots covering much of the neck, right obverse field, and the field around ONE CENT, all as struck caused by debris on the dies. Otherwise this cent is choice, virtually free of marks. M-LDS, die state c (Newcomb's old #25). The crack at ME to the dentils over the adjacent letters is clear, the clashmark at the chin is weak but still visible, and traces of the die lines from the inner curl remain visible, although they are weaker than those on the preceding example, perhaps due to the die clogging. This example appears to be slightly later than the preceding one, but the die crack at ICA that differentiates Newcomb's #25 from his #9 has not formed. DWH #2071.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Doug Bird 12/94-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:428.
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$414 |
Lot 221 |
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1847 N-24 R1 MS62+. Lustrous light olive and bluish steel brown. The only defects, and they are barely visible, are a very faint horizontal hairline scratch in the field off the chin and a small spot of darker toning under the second T in STATES and another under the O in OF. A good identifying mark is a small area of weakness at the root of the dentils over the first T in STATES, as struck. Excellent eye appeal, very close to MS63. LDS, die state d early (Newcomb's old #9). There are fine die cracks at OF, ME, and IC, but the ones at TE in STATES and down through the O in OF have not formed. The die lines from the inner curl are short and barely visible but the small clashmark on the chin still shows. Comes with a great provenance. DWH #2400.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex Howard R. Newcomb-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:510-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/86:1084-R. E. Naftzger, Jr. (via Bill Noyes) 3/10/04.
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$949 |
Lot 222 |
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1847 N-26 R3+ VF30. Sharpness EF45 with microscopic roughness, mostly in the fields, and traces of light verdigris in protected areas. Slightly glossy olive and steel brown. Sharply struck EDS, die state a, with an uncracked reverse. DWH #1273.
Estimated Value $50-UP.
Ex Bob Vail 3/21/87-Dick Punchard 11/9/89.
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$132 |
Lot 223 |
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1847 N-26 R3+ MS60+. Frosty bluish steel brown with nearly a third of the original mint red remaining, mostly on the reverse. There is a small nick on the nose, a light vertical nick on the throat, and a speck of carbon inside the O in ONE. MDS, die state c, with die cracks through the tops of TED, ST, TE in STATES, and MER. Tied for CC#8 in the Grellman census. DWH #2072.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Stack's 3/14/89:1588-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:430.
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$834 |
Lot 224 |
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1847 N-26 R3+ VF35. Glossy medium brown with steel brown toning on the highpoints and mint frost in protected areas. Marks include a small, very light rim bruise left of star 4 and small rim nicks over star 5 and right of star 13. LDS, die state d, with a strong rim cud break at OF-A (Newcomb's #17). The right end of the cud slants up to the left, which is the earlier stage of this cud. CC#3 of about a dozen known in this die state, and the two better ones are only slightly finer. DWH #2073.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Ex Bob Matthews 8/19/85-Jack Robinson, Superior 1/29/89:1352-J. R. Grellman-Chris McCawley 8/94-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:432.
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$391 |
Lot 225 |
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1847 N-26 R3+ EF40. Sharpness AU55 with patches of very fine granularity mixed in with the fine granularity found on the later states of this obverse die. Another patch of similar roughness shows under EN in CENT. No verdigris, and the notable contact marks are a pinprick between the 8 & 4 in the date, another at the dentils left of star 6, and a small rim nick over star 7. Recolored glossy light olive and steel brown with some chocolate toning in protected areas of the reverse. LDS, die state e, with a very strong rim cud break at OF-A (Newcomb’s #17), and the right end of this cud slants up to the right (the later stage of this cud). Tied for CC#1 honors among a couple dozen known in this die state. Removed from an NCS slab graded Uncirculated details environmental damage (NCS label included, and it shows the attribution and Reiver provenance). DWH #2986.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex John D. Wright 11/5/80-Jules Reiver, Heritage 1/24/06:20293.
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$391 |
Lot 226 |
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1847 N-26 R3+ F12. Several points sharper but there are very tiny nicks scattered about the obverse and some digs in the E in CENT. Rather glossy reddish steel brown and chocolate. Late die state, die state f, with clear rim cud breaks at OF-A and above the E in STATES. This is Newcomb’s old #17 late. Tied for CC#4 of only 8 known with the two cuds. DWH #3336.
Estimated Value $40-UP.
Ex J. R. Grellman-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:433-Jim Roecker, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldberg’s 2/11/07:838.
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$265 |
Lot 227 |
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1847 N-26 R3+ VG10. Close to F12 with a few too many light contact marks for the higher grade, including a couple small rim nicks at STA. Attractive glossy light to medium brown with smooth surfaces. Extremely rare terminal die state, die state g, with two separate rim cud breaks at ES in STATES plus the larger one at OF-A. The margins of the three cuds are clear in spite of the relatively low grade. Tied for CC#4 of only 7 known in the terminal state (Newcomb's old N-17 very late). DWH #3233.
Estimated Value $40-UP.
Ex Bob Grellman (who acquired it from an unrecorded source on 2/91) 7/25/06.
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$230 |
Lot 228 |
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1847 N-27 R4 MS63. Lustrous mint red delicately mellowing to light steel brown on the highpoints, about two-thirds of the original color remaining. Would rate a slightly higher grade if not for a small spot left of star 1, another over star 10, a couple very tiny ticks on the nose, and a barely visible scuff on the neck near the curls. E-MDS, die state b. The reverse is uncracked and the die lines over ERI are gone. CC#2 behind a marginally better piece that has far less original mint color. DWH #2074.
Estimated Value $600-UP.
Ex Alan Meghrig-Bill Noyes & Doug Bird 4/21/94-Wes Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/98:167-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:436.
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$2,013 |
Lot 229 |
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1847 N-27 R4 F15. Glossy medium brown. Very nice for the grade, a couple faint hairlines over ONE the only notable defects. LDS, die state c. The die crack from the second S in STATES to the I in AMERICA is clear. DWH #1277.
Estimated Value $20-UP.
Ex Bob Vail 3/21/87-Dick Punchard 11/9/89.
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$81 |
Lot 230 |
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1847 N-28 R4+ VF20. Sharpness VF30 with several light contact marks, including a few hairline scratches in the right obverse field and a tiny rim bruise at star 12. Glossy medium brown and chocolate. EDS, die state a, with an uncracked reverse. DWH #1278.
Estimated Value $30-UP.
Ex Chris McCawley (as RVM) 2/1/88-Dick Punchard 11/9/89.
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$109 |
Lot 231 |
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1847 N-28 R4+ AU55. Frosty bluish light steel brown. Little if any wear, but the left obverse field and the field around ONE CENT show many tiny planchet flakes or chips, most likely from foreign matter on the dies. Otherwise free of marks or other defects. M-LDS, die state c. There are fine die cracks through much of the reverse legend and crumbling covers the top of U in UNITED. Tied for CC#9 in the Grellman census. DWH #2075.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex Tom Reynolds 3/96-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:442.
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$719 |
Lot 232 |
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1847 N-28 R4+ VF25. Sharpness EF40 but the fields are covered with extremely fine roughness that’s barely visible with a strong glass. No verdigris, but there is a fine pinscratch from the dentils over star 6 down to star 3, plus a couple nicks on the chin and neck and some barely visible rim bruises on the right side of the obverse. Mostly glossy medium brown and chocolate. Extremely rare late die state, die state e, with a strong rim cud break over ATE. Finest of only 5 known with this rim cud. Removed from an NCS slab graded AU details environmental damage (NCS label included, and it shows the attribution and Reiver provenance). DWH #3234.
Estimated Value $50-UP.
Ex Fitzgerald 11/13/68-Jules Reiver, Heritage 1/24/06:20297-Bob Grellman 7/25/06.
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$460 |
Lot 233 |
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1847 N-28 R4+ VF35+. Glossy light olive and chocolate brown with lighter steel brown highpoints. Smooth surfaces with only a few minor contact marks, including a dull nick on the rim at star 2 and a light rim nick over star 5. Close to EF40. Extremely rare terminal die state, die state f, with a strong rim cud over TATE. Tied for CC#2 of 6 known in the terminal state, this being the discovery coin for the die state. DWH #3235.
Estimated Value $50-UP.
Ex Clem Schettino 6/91-Bob Grellman 7/25/06.
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$483 |
Lot 234 |
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1847 N-29 R3 VG10. Glossy medium brown. Slightly sharper with some light contact marks, including a couple long, thin nicks on the cheek. EDS, die state a, with an uncracked reverse. DWH #1279.
Estimated Value $20-UP.
Ex Chris McCawley (as RVM) 12/12/87-Dick Punchard 11/9/89.
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$127 |
Lot 235 |
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1847 N-29 R3 MS60. Glossy medium brown with traces of mint red on the obverse, 20% remaining on the reverse. There is a small carbon spot left of star 1 and a slightly larger one over star 5, plus very tiny specks of carbon sprinkled about the obverse. LDS, die state d. A die crack shows through UNITED to the dentils over the adjacent S. A bit softly struck on the hair over the ear and coronet over LIB, which is typical of the variety. Tied for CC#4 in the Grellman census. Removed from an NGC slab graded MS62BN (NGC label included). DWH #2076.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions 7/31/93:132-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:446.
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$552 |
Lot 236 |
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1847 N-30 R4 Repunched 1 AU50+. Glossy steel brown with hints of very faded mint red in a couple protected areas. There are two very tiny ticks just right of the lips and a small splash of darker olive toning in the dentils at ME in AMERICA. Otherwise virtually flawless. MDS, die state b, with a tiny lump on the upper edge of the ribbon loop but no rim cud under the stem end. The repunching under the base of the 1 is clear. Tied for CC#2 honors in the Grellman census. DWH #2077.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex Clem Schettino, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 8/19/95:407a-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:448.
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$529 |
Lot 237 |
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1847 N-30 R4 Repunched 1 F15. Attractive glossy medium brown. Smooth with only trivial contact marks, none notable. A small pinprick hidden inside the bottom of the second S in STATES is a good identifying mark. Extremely rare terminal die state, die state c, with a strong rim cud at the bottom of the reverse from off the stem tip to below the left edge of the ribbon loop. The repunching under the base of the 1 remains visible. Tied for CC#2 of only 7 known with the cud break, and the cud is poorly defined on several of those pieces. This is the plate coin for the die state in the 2001 Grellman book on late date cents. Noyes photo #30246. DWH #3236.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Ex Larry Briggs 6/91-Bob Grellman 7/25/06.
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$219 |
Lot 238 |
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1847 N-31 R5 Repunched Date with Large 7 over Small 7 EF40. Sharpness near AU50 but cleaned and retoned glossy dark steel brown and chocolate, the reverse several shades darker than the obverse. The surfaces are smooth but do show a few light contact marks, including a dull nick on the upper right side of star 7, a couple tiny rim nicks under the 47 in the date, and a dull nick in the dentils over the left side of star 7. MDS, die state c early. Fine die cracks show at MER and TES, but the one through the top of UNITED is extremely faint. The date repunching is clear at the top of the 47, and the so-called "Large 7 over Small 7" feature is obvious. Tied for CC#8 in the Grellman census. Removed from an NCS slab graded Uncirculated details improperly cleaned (NCS label included, and it shows the attribution and Reiver provenance). DWH #2988.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex Raymond Gallo 2/8/69-Jules Reiver, Heritage 1/24/06:20300.
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$805 |
Lot 239 |
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1847 N-31 R5 Repunched Date with Large 7 over Small 7 AU58. Glossy light olive brown and steel with satiny mint luster covering the fields and protected areas. Just a very light touch of friction on the highest points and a few trivial contact marks, including a small nick on the tip of the chin, a tiny one on the right bottom of the 8 in the date, and a dull one on the bases of the E & S in STATES. LDS, die state d, showing several fine die cracks on the reverse, including a final one through the top of ST in STATES to the dentils over the adjacent letters at either end. The repunching over the 47 is clear, including the "Small 7" extending above the "Large 7." A sharp, very attractive cent for the grade, called MS60 by Ted Naftzger. Tied for CC#3 in the Grellman census. DWH #3572.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex C. H. Stearns, Mayflower 12/2/66:612-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:540-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldberg’s 9/7/2009:801.
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$3,910 |
Lot 240 |
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1847 N-32 R4 MS63. Attractive lustrous steel brown with delicate overtones of bluish steel and 15% of the original mint red remaining, mostly on the reverse. The only mark is a small stain of light olive brown toning at TE in STATES. EDS, die state a, with an uncracked reverse. Excellent eye appeal, tied for CC#2 in the Grellman census. Noyes photo #30208. DWH #1917.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex Del Bland-R. S. Brown Jr., Superior 9/30/86:1230-J. R. Frankenfield, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/17/01:1423.
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$1,006 |
Lot 241 |
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1847 N-32 R4 VF20. Sharpness VF35 but covered with microscopic roughness, strongest in the fields. No marks or other defects. Slightly glossy dark steel and olive brown. Rare LDS, die state f, with a clear rim cud break above TES in STATES. DWH #1285.
Estimated Value $40-UP.
Ex Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 12/6/84:1845-Dick Punchard 11/9/89.
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$265 |
Lot 242 |
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1847 N-34 R5+ F12+. Slightly sharper with a rim bruise at the second A in AMERICA. Bluish steel brown and chocolate. There is some minor roughness on the rim at the top of the obverse, but otherwise this cent is nice for the grade. Extremely rare EDS, die state a, before the dies were heavily lapped. A die state unknown to Newcomb and one of only 10 presently confirmed. This is the discovery coin for the die state. DWH #1288.
Estimated Value $50-UP.
Ex Don Weathers-J. R. Grellman 3/90.
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$265 |
Lot 243 |
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1847 N-34 R5+ G5. A couple points sharper with a faint X scratched across the obverse. Otherwise free of marks. Lightly cleaned, now retoned glossy dark bluish steel brown. Smooth and attractive for the grade in spite of the minor defects. MDS, die state b. Both dies have been heavily lapped but the reverse is uncracked. DWH #1289.
Estimated Value $20-UP.
Ex Tom Reynolds 2/20/89-Dick Punchard 11/9/89.
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$184 |
Lot 244 |
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1847 N-34 R5+ AU50. Sharpness closer to mint state but lightly cleaned, now nicely retoned glossy medium brown and chocolate with bluish steel overtones in protected areas of the reverse and traces of very faded red on both sides. No spots or stains. The only marks are a couple thin, light nicks right of star 7, a small patch of very fine verdigris in the field near the hairbun left of star 10, a shallow planchet cutter impression on the outside edge of the rim at star 13 (as struck), and a very tiny rim nick over the second T in STATES. LDS, die state d, with a fine die crack through the tops of TE in STATES. There is sharp doubling from die bounce at ES-OF-AMERICA, with additional doubling at other places on the reverse. CC#3 for this tough die variety and the next finest grades only VF35+ in the Grellman census. DWH #2279.
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
Ex S. M. Koeppel 1938-R. E Naftzger, Jr. (via Bill Noyes) 3/10/04.
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$2,990 |
Lot 245 |
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1847 N-35 R3+ MS63. Lustrous bluish steel brown with 30% of the mint red remaining, mostly on the reverse. No spots or contact marks, but there are some tiny flakes out of the planchet at the dentils right of star 11, as struck. The hair over the ear is not quite fully struck, as usual on this variety. The remainder of the design is sharp. E-MDS, die state b early. Lightly cracked through the tops of UNITED and ST but there is no crack through the bottom of the date. CC#2 in the Grellman census behind a slightly finer example. DWH #2078.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex Dr. Bob Shalowitz 4/92-Wes Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/98:178-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:464.
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$1,208 |
Lot 246 |
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1847 N-35 R3+ VF20. Sharpness VF35 with a half dozen light pinscratches across the jawline and neck, a couple extending into the field under the chin. The only other mark is a small spot of reddish carbon in the field at the throat. Frosty steel brown with lustrous lighter steel brown toning covering the protected areas. Weakly struck in the centers, as usual for the variety. LDS, die state c, with a fine die crack passing through the base of the date. The obverse rim cuds of the terminal die state have not formed. DWH #1291.
Estimated Value $40-UP.
Ex McLaughlin & Robinson Auctions 12/7/87:550-Dick Punchard 11/9/89.
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$86 |
Lot 247 |
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1847 N-36 R6- EF40. Ten points sharper but there is a patch of very fine roughness at stars 8-9 and a dull rim nick or tiny rim bruise under star 13. Lightly cleaned and retoned glossy light bluish steel brown and chocolate with medium brown toning on the highpoints. Frosty mint luster shows in protected areas of the reverse while the obverse is covered with extremely fine sandpaper-like roughness from die rust, as always on this variety. EDS, die state a. The die lines on the reverse are sharp. (There is no state b for this variety.) Tied for CC#2 honors in the Grellman census behind a marginally finer example. Removed from an NCS slab graded Uncirculated details improperly cleaned (NCS label included, and it shows the attribution and Reiver provenance). DWH #2989.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Fred Borcherdt 5/20/82-Jules Reiver, Heritage 1/24/06:20306.
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$891 |
Lot 248 |
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1847 N-37 R1 MS60. Glossy bluish steel and olive with 15% of the red remaining. The only notable mark is a light diagonal nick just right of the lips. Nicely struck E-MDS, die state a. The obverse fields are smooth and just starting to display microscopic die flowlines at the dentil tips. (There is no state b for this variety.) Very attractive for the grade. Tied for CC#3 in the Grellman census. DWH #2080.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex Stack's prior to 1989-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:471.
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$776 |
Lot 249 |
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1847 N-38 R1 MS63. Frosty light steel brown with delicate overtones of bluish steel and 20% of the mint red remaining, mostly on the reverse. There is a shallow planchet flake at the left top of the first A in AMERICA, as struck, and a splash of darker steel toning at the ribbon end. No contact marks or carbon spots. Sharp EDS, die state a. The dies are unclashed and the fine die lines at the inner curl are clear. Tied for CC#5 overall but finest of the early state in the Grellman census. DWH #2081.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex Doug Bird 6/9/88-Wes Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/98:182-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:474.
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$805 |
Lot 250 |
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1847 N-38 R1 VF35. Slightly sharper with a few too many light contact marks for the sharpness grade, including a dull vertical nick in the middle of the jawline. Glossy medium brown with hints of faded red in protected areas of the reverse, possibly from an old cleaning. E-MDS, die state b. There are dull die waves at D and ST, but the obverse remains unclashed and the fine die lines from the main and inner curls are visible. DWH #1296.
Estimated Value $50-UP.
Ex Tom Wagemaker 1/19/88-Dick Punchard 11/9/89.
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