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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 251 |
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1847 N-38 R1 MS62+. Lustrous light steel brown with hints of bluish steel overtones and 25% of the mint red remaining. Would rate a slightly higher grade if not for a small scuff on the rim over star 7 and a tiny rim nick under star 13. MDS, die state c (Newcomb's old #16). Clear die clashmarks show at the neck, throat, and chin. The die lines from the main and inner curls are gone and the dull waves at D and ST are missing as well (all removed by die lapping). DWH #2082.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Denis Loring 1/23/92-Wes Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/98:183-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:476.
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$604 |
Lot 252 |
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1847 N-39 R3- MS63. Choice lustrous bluish steel brown with 10% of the red remaining on the obverse, 25% on the reverse. A small, very faint scuff barely breaks the mint frost in the field over star 12 and there is a tiny hairline under the N in ONE. Otherwise this cent is flawless. Great eye appeal. MDS, die state a late. The fine parallel die lines through O in ONE are very faint. Tied for CC#2 behind a marginally finer piece in the Grellman census. DWH #2083.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex G. Les Dawson, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 8/17/96:472-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:481.
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$1,610 |
Lot 253 |
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1847 N-41 R4- VF30. Slightly sharper with too many small nicks on the obverse for the sharpness grade, plus a small carbon spot near the dentils right of star 7. Glossy chocolate and steel brown. Very scarce EDS, die state a. A sharp die line joins the bases of the U & N in UNITED. Far removed from the condition census for the variety but second finest of the earliest die state. DWH #1299.
Estimated Value $50-UP.
Ex Wes Rasmussen 5/20/89-Dick Punchard 11/9/89.
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$138 |
Lot 254 |
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1847 N-41 R3+. PCGS graded MS-64 Red & Brown. Glossy light olive and chocolate brown with 20% of the original mint color remaining, mostly on the reverse. Nice eye appeal, just a few small marks from choice. The most obvious defect is a tiny spot off the left point of star 13, but there are a few light contact marks on the cheek and chin as well. A faint planchet lamination is hidden in the dentils over the U in UNITED. The strike is decent but slightly weak on a few of the stars and on the coronet over LIB. MDS, die state b. The fine die line from the E in AMERICA to the dentils above is clear but the earlier line connecting the bases of the U and N in UNITED is gone. Called MS61 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31673. Our grade is MS60+, CC#2 among only 3 mint state pieces listed in the Grellman census. Population 2; none finer at PCGS. Only 3 total graded at PCGS; the other is MS64 Brown. DWH #3573 (PCGS # 37365) .
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex Ray Gallo 11/60 (via Abner Kreisberg)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldberg’s 9/7/2009:825.
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$1,610 |
Lot 255 |
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1847 N-42 R6+ Proof-Only. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red & Brown. Mint red fading to bluish steel brown with subtle overtones of iridescent rose and half the original color remaining. The fields are deeply mirrored and free of notable hairlines. There is a tiny speck of carbon at the dentils under the 8 and a small spot of darker steel toning on the rim at star 12. A barely visible planchet cutter impression shows on the outer edge of the rim below the 18 and at the left of star 1, and a tiny planchet chip is located midway between stars 12 & 13, all as struck. A beautiful proof cent that offers outstanding eye appeal. Called proof-64 in the Bland census and Proof-60+ in the Loring list. Our grade is Proof-64, tied for finest known honors with two other pieces in the Grellman census. The attribution and Dan Holmes provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; the finest of 2 Proof Red & Brown examples graded at PCGS for the variety. DWH #1864 (PCGS # 397615) .
Estimated Value $10,000-UP.
Ex C. David Pierce-Art Kagin (or Abe Kosoff) 5/15/47-R. E. Naftzger, Jr. (via J R. Grellman)-R. S. Brown, Jr. 4/17/99.
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$31,050 |
Lot 256 |
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1847 N-43 R8+ (Unique) Repunched 1 F15. Sharpness VF20 or slightly better with very fine microscopic porosity covering most of the planchet. There is a small nick close under the chin, a dull rim nick over star 8, and another right of star 12. Slightly glossy olive and steel brown. Completely free of verdigris and all the attribution points are clear, including the repunching at the base of the 1. This variety was discovered by Fred Borcherdt in 1989 and verified by Bob Grellman in August of that year. The variety combines the earliest state of the N-30 obverse with the earliest state of the N-7 reverse. Both dies are distinctive and easily identified, but no additional examples have been found. The variety was announced in Penny-Wise and featured in several editions of the widely distributed Cherrypicker's Guide (by Fivaz and Stanton). In spite of the publicity and ease of identification, this example remains unique. One of only two unique die varieties in the late date cent series (the other is 1851 Newcomb-42, and both are from marriages of dies used to strike other varieties). A highlight of this outstanding collection. DWH #2084.
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
Ex Fred Borcherdt (via Bob Grellman) 3/90-Dan Holmes 8/23/91-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:487.
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$14,375 |
Lot 257 |
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1848 N-1 R1 Repunched 184 VF20. Five points sharper with some light nicks and extremely fine roughness on the obverse. The reverse is glossy and free of defects. Medium reddish brown with steel brown highpoints on the obverse. Rare EDS, die state a, with bold repunching on the 184 and a small lump on the right top of E in CENT (a couple are known without this lump). DWH #1301.
Estimated Value $30-UP.
Ex J. R. Grellman 5/90.
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$98 |
Lot 258 |
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1848 N-1 R1 Repunched 184 EF45. Attractive glossy medium brown with frosty light steel brown toning in the protected areas. There is a thin vertical nick over star 10 and a small spot of darker chocolate toning under the second S in STATES. MDS, die state b, with clear repunching on the 4 but only traces of repunching remaining on the 18. A shallow low spot shows in the field at the bust tip and another in the field at the tip of the nose, as struck. DWH #1302.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Ex Chuck Furjanic 2/14/75-Dick Punchard 11/9/89.
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$127 |
Lot 259 |
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1848 N-1 R1 Repunched 184 MS60. Choice glossy chocolate brown with underlying frosty mint luster covering the protected areas. No spots or contact marks. The only flaw is a faint vertical planchet lamination between stars 7 & 8, as struck. M-LDS, die state c. The repunching is visible only on the 4 and the obverse fields are slightly reflective thanks to a fresh die lapping. Tied CC#4 in the Grellman census. Removed from an NGC slab graded MS64BN (NGC label included). DWH #2323.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Chris McCawley 12/03.
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$529 |
Lot 260 |
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1848 N-2 R1+ Repunched 18 EF40. Five points sharper with a light stain of grayish-steel toning in the field at stars 1-5. Otherwise a nice glossy medium brown and chocolate with hints of reddish brown toning in protected areas of the reverse. Rare EDS, die state a, without crumbling in the notch on the left side of the second 8. The fields are smooth and slightly reflective in protected areas and all the fine die finishing lines are sharp. The repunching on the 18 is bold. This is Jules Reiver's old Newcomb-45. DWH #1303.
Estimated Value $60-UP.
Ex Doug Bird 1/89-J. R. Grellman 5/90.
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$242 |
Lot 261 |
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1848 N-2 R1+ Repunched 18 VF25. Sharpness EF40 or slightly better but there is a patch of fine porosity covering the field around star 2 extending to the chin and star 3. Cleaned, now retoned a rather glossy reddish steel brown. M-LDS, die state c. The points down from the base of E in ONE are nearly gone but the reverse is uncracked. The repunching on the 18 is clear. DWH #1376.
Estimated Value $35-UP.
Ex Chris McCawley (as RVM) 12/7/87-Dick Punchard 11/9/89.
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$115 |
Lot 262 |
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1848 N-2 R1+ Repunched 18 MS63. Choice lustrous light steel brown with delicate overtones of bluish steel and 10% of the mint red remaining, mostly on the reverse. The only marks, and they are quite trivial, are a tiny nick in the dentils over the first A in AMERICA and a speck of darker reddish chocolate toning inside the bottom of E in CENT. Great satiny luster and eye appeal. LDS, die state d, with die cracks on the reverse. The repunching on the 18 remains clear. Removed from a PCGS slab graded MS63BN (old green PCGS label included). Tied for CC#3 in the Grellman census. DWH #2086.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex Henry T. Hettger, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/1/98:582-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:497.
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$1,438 |
Lot 263 |
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1848 N-3 R2 Repunched Date MS62. Lustrous light bluish steel brown with 5% of the red remaining. The surfaces are satiny and very attractive, but there is some strike weakness at the curl on the forehead and on several leaves in the wreath, a result of shallow low spots caused by crud on the dies. There is a very small scuff under the E in CENT and a tiny planchet flake just off the stem tip. EDS, die state a. The fine die polishing lines are clear and the date repunching is sharp. Tied for CC#5 in the Grellman census. Removed from an NGC slab graded MS64BN (NGC label included). DWH #2087.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Dan Walker, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 8/19/95:424-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:498.
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$460 |
Lot 264 |
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1848 N-4 R4 Strongly Repunched Date MS60+. Frosty steel brown with traces of original mint red showing on both sides. There are very faint hints of an old fingerprint on the chin and in the field before the face, and a very tiny diagonal nick close over star 2. M-LDS, die state b late. The date repunching is still visible on all 4 digits, including inside the bottoms of both 8’s, but it is no longer present inside the triangle of the 4. There is a small, shallow low spot caused by debris on the die at the hair under star 7 (as struck), plus several other similar low spots inside the wreath. A very attractive example of this tough die variety, tied for CC#2 behind a marginally finer example in the Grellman census. DWH #3185.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Chris McCawley (as RVM) 4/88-Gary Ruttenberg, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 8/19/95:426-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:506-Evan Kopald (via Bob Grellman & Chris McCawley) 5/06.
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$2,300 |
Lot 265 |
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1848 N-5 R4 Second 8 Repunched MS60. Glossy light olive brown and tan with 10% slightly faded mint red, mostly on the obverse. There are two small spots of carbon at star 12, a tiny one in the dentils at star 3, and a small pit or shallow dig in the dentils at UN. The only contact mark of any note is a tiny rim nick at T in UNITED. MDS die state d, with fine die cracks through the ribbon and UNITE plus another through RICA. The repunching at the right base of the second 8 remains sharp and the fine die polishing lines are clear. Tied for CC#5 in the Grellman census. DWH #2243.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions 9/21/91:126-Wes Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/98:193-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:509.
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$748 |
Lot 266 |
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1848 N-6 R1 MS60. Lustrous light steel brown with a spot of reddish live toning on the U in UNITED. A tiny, light nick low on the neck is the only sign of contact. The surfaces are covered with attractive satiny mint luster. MDS, die state d early. The die crack through MER is heavy and that section is shifted outward with the rim slightly raised. Tied for CC#4 in the Grellman census. DWH #2088.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 12/6/84:1849-Tony Terranova-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., 1990 EAC Sale, lot 358-R. S Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:514.
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$690 |
Lot 267 |
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1848 N-6 R1 EF45. Glossy light to medium brown with frosty mint luster covering the protected areas. A light nick on the 1 is the only notable mark. Scarce LDS, die state e, with a small internal cud break on the left top of the M in AMERICA. Noyes photo #30061. Removed from an NGC slab graded MS63BN (NGC label included). DWH #2523.
Estimated Value $100-UP.
Ex Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 12/6/84:1864-Jack Robinson, Superior 1/29/89:1389-J. R. Frankenfield, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/17/01:1450-Martin Paul-Chris McCawley, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 9/5/04:1081.
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$460 |
Lot 268 |
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1848 N-7 R1 MS63. Bright original mint red fading to steel brown, more than half the red remaining. There is a small spot of darker brown toning at the bottom of star 7, a small spot of very fine carbon just right of star 1, and a smooth planchet chip on the rim left of star 2, as struck. MDS, die state b. There is a small lump on the bottom edge of the curl over the left side of the second 8 and the fields are covered with fine radial die flowlines. A very attractive mint state cent, CC#4 for the die variety. Plated inside the front cover of the second edition of the Grellman book on late date cents (see the second 1845 N-4 in this sale for the story). DWH #1840.
Estimated Value $750-UP.
Ex Tom Reynolds 11/7/87-Wes Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/98:196.
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$1,323 |
Lot 269 |
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1848 N-8 R3- MS60. Attractive frosty light to medium brown. Sharp and very attractive, just a few trivial marks, including a tiny nick on the upright of the 1 and a small spot of darker steel toning in the dentils at star 4. MDS, die state d, with die cracks through the tops of ME, ST, and ED to the dentils over the adjacent S. Tied for CC#6 in the Grellman census. DWH #1315.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 12/6/84:1850-Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/88:609.
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$529 |
Lot 270 |
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1848 N-8 R3- MS63. Choice lustrous bluish steel brown with 15% of the mint color remaining. The only mark is a barely visible, very light scuff on the coronet over IBE. Otherwise this piece is flawless and the eye appeal is excellent. LDS, die state f. All the reverse die cracks are clear, including the terminal one through the top of RIC to the dentils over the adjacent A. Tied for CC#3 in the Grellman census. A beautiful cent that comes with a nice provenance. DWH #3252.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., 1990 EAC Sale, lot 360-Wes Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/98:197-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:522-Chris McCawley 8/18/06.
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$1,208 |
Lot 271 |
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1848 N-9 R1 MS64. Mint red fading to steel brown on the highpoints, half the original color remaining. Four tiny specks of darker toning under star 7 are the only defects. MDS, die state b, with a fine die crack through the top of ME to the dentils over the adjacent A. Tied for CC#4 in the Grellman census. DWH #2324.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Denis Loring 8/20/89-Wes Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/98:198-Heritage 6/01:5424-Chris McCawley-McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 10/1/01:485-Chris McCawley 12/03.
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$1,265 |
Lot 272 |
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1848 N-9 R1 EF45. Sharpness AU50 or slightly better but lightly cleaned and retoned lustrous reddish chocolate brown with hints of bluish steel overtone in the fields and slightly lighter golden brown highpoints. The only marks are a light nick on the bust tip and a small pinprick on the nose just left of the eyelash. Extremely rare LDS, die state e, with rim cud breaks at TE in STATES and at D-ST. The cud breaks are bold on this example, and it was used to illustrate the die state in the 2001 edition of the Grellman book. CC#3 of 5 known in the die state. DWH #2183.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex Doug Bird 9/94-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:527.
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$604 |
Lot 273 |
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1848 N-9 R1 EF45+. Sharpness AU50 with a few too many tiny nicks on the obverse for the higher grade. The nicks are located on the cheek and in the field close before the forelock, but none of them is individually significant. Choice glossy steel brown with satiny mint frost covering the fields and protected areas. Rare LDS, die state f, with a series of 4 rim cud breaks over D-STATE, and the cuds are strong. Tied for CC#1 of 20 known in the die state. DWH #3253.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Tony Terranova, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/7/2000:2214-Chris McCawley 8/18/06.
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$575 |
Lot 274 |
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1848 N-10 R3 MS60. Glossy chocolate brown with lots of underlying very faded mint red, especially on the obverse. The only mark is a small spot of darker olive toning at the junction of the bust and neck. Sharply struck E-MDS, die state b early. There is a light die crack through the tops of MERIC and a horizontal die line has been added under the left top of the T in UNITED. CC#8 in the Grellman census. DWH #2325.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions 9/21/91:128-March Wells 9/97-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:530-Chris McCawley 12/03.
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$480 |
Lot 275 |
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1848 N-11 R5 EF40. Five points sharper with a few too many light nicks for the higher grade. These include a dull, light rim nick above star 5 and another at the E in UNITED. Attractive glossy medium brown. There is a small, shallow low spot in the field off the tip of the nose and a couple more around the O in ONE, all caused by debris on the dies. Rare late die state, die state c, with a single reverse rim cud break at ES in STATES, and the cud is strong. CC#5 of a dozen known with the single reverse rim cud. DWH #3237.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex American Numismatic Rarities 12/1/03:485-Chris McCawley 10/05-Bob Grellman 7/25/06.
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$311 |
Lot 276 |
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1848 N-11 R5 AU50+. Very attractive frosty medium brown with satiny luster covering the fields and protected areas and peeps of original mint red remaining on the reverse. Nicely struck with excellent eye appeal, close to AU55. A nearly horizontal nick on the cheek left of the ear and a thin vertical one just left of star 12 are the only marks. Semi-unique late die state with two rim cud breaks on the reverse, die state d. The first cud is at ES and the second is at D-S, and both rim cud breaks are bold. CC#2 of only 2 known in this die state and tied for CC#8 for the variety. This is the discovery coin for the die state and is plated in the 2001 Grellman book on late date cents to illustrate the 2-cud version. Noyes photo #30241. DWH #3238.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex Coin Galleries 2/21/90:2068-Al Boka 4/91-Bob Grellman 7/25/06.
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$1,035 |
Lot 277 |
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1848 N-11 R5 AU55. Very close to mint state with a small, sharp rim nick at star 12 and a speck of reddish verdigris in the field under star 7. Otherwise this cent is choice. Glossy medium brown. Very rare terminal die state, die state e, with three rim cud breaks on the reverse, and all three are strong on this example. The obverse fields show fresh die lapping lines on slightly reflective fields. Tied for CC#1 of 15 known with the three cuds and tied for CC#3 overall for the die variety. Comes with the Floyd T. Starr collection pillbox and a nice provenance. DWH #2089.
Estimated Value $600-UP.
Ex Thomas L. Elder 6/19/36:1475-Henry C. Hines-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:564-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/86:1147-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:536.
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$1,150 |
Lot 278 |
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1848 N-12 R1 MS62+. Lustrous light steel brown with at least 20% of the red remaining, mostly on the reverse. There is an extremely faint scuff on the throat, a tiny planchet chip just left of the earlobe as struck), and a small carbon spot close over star 10. The reverse is choice. Very close to MS63. CC#9 in the Grellman census. M-LDS, die state b, with only a few dull remnants of the die lines over ERI still visible. DWH #2090.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex 1996 EAC Sale, lot 321-Chris McCawley 10/96-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:539.
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$805 |
Lot 279 |
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1848 N-13 R4+ MS60. Frosty light steel brown with a couple peeps of very faded mint red on the reverse. A small spot of reddish carbon in the field right of the inner curl and a splash of reddish olive toning under star 8 are the only marks. Nicely struck E-MDS, die state a. Tied for CC#3 in the Grellman census with only 4 known in mint state. Removed from a PCGS slab graded MS64BN (PCGS label included). DWH #2260.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Chris McCawley 6/91-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:541-Martin Paul-McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/25/03:971.
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$920 |
Lot 280 |
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1848 N-13 R4+ MS60. Lustrous medium brown with satiny mint frost in protected areas and hints of very faded mint color remaining in a couple of the most-protected places on both sides. Excellent eye appeal with virtually flawless surfaces. The only marks are trivial and include a thin, light diagonal nick just left of star 11 and a speck of reddish brown toning under the upright of the R in AMERICA. Rare TDS, die state b, with a strong rim cud break at TES in STATES. Tied for CC#3 honors overall but finest of those known with the rim cud. Removed from an NGC slab graded MS64BN (NGC label included, and it shows the attribution and Reiver provenance). DWH #2990.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex Del Bland 7/19/69-Jules Reiver, Heritage, 1/24/06:20328.
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$1,035 |
Lot 281 |
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1848 N-14 R4- MS60. Lustrous bluish steel brown with hints of very faded mint red in some protected areas. Two tiny planchet chips show in the field under star 5 and a short, very faint hairline scratch is visible in the field under the chin. MDS, die state b early. The die lapping lines at star 5 are faint and there are additional die cracks at D-STATES. Strong doubling from die bounce shows on the upper reverse, strongest at OF AME and ON in ONE. Tied for CC#5 in the Grellman census. DWH #2091.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Dorothy Gershenson, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 8/17/96:479-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:546.
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$661 |
Lot 282 |
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1848 N-15 R5 MS60+. Lustrous bluish steel brown and chocolate with traces of mint red remaining on both sides. There is a small spot of very light verdigris between the tops of the 8 & 4 in the date and an even weaker one in the field off the bust tip. Neither of these spots is visible without a glass and the eye appeal of this cent is excellent. Sharply struck EDS, die state a. The fine die finishing lines are clear and the reverse die is uncracked. Very nice for the grade, close to MS62. CC#2 of this scarce variety with only 3 known in mint state. DWH #3221.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Ed Hipps-Chris McCawley, 2006 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 6/5/06:442.
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$1,121 |
Lot 283 |
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1848 N-15 R5 VG8. A couple points sharper with a dull nick on the rim under the first 8 and another between stars 4 & 5. Lightly cleaned, now nicely retoned glossy medium brown with dark steel brown in protected areas. Rare LDS, die state c, with fine die cracks at TES and MER. DWH #1328.
Estimated Value $20-UP.
Ex J. R. Grellman 1/19/88-Dick Punchard 11/9/89.
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$104 |
Lot 284 |
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1848 N-16 R2 Repunched 184 VF25. Sharper by at least 5 points with a light horizontal scratch from star 3 to the center of the cheek. Otherwise smooth and attractive. Glossy medium brown and chocolate. Rare EDS, die state a, before the dies clashed. Clear repunching is visible at the left bases of the 18 with stronger doubling visible on the 4. DWH #1329.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Tom Reynolds 11/4/87-Dick Punchard 11/9/89.
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$104 |
Lot 285 |
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1848 N-16 R2 MS62. Lustrous light bluish steel brown with traces of faded mint red on both sides. There are two light nicks left of star 11 and a spot of darker toning in the dentils over that star. Otherwise the surfaces are very attractive, nearly choice. MDS, die state b. The repunching at the 18 is gone but the dies are not yet clashed. Repunching on the 4 remains clear and the lump under the 4 is still visible. Tied for CC#5. Removed from a PCGS slab graded MS63BN (PCGS label included). DWH #2092.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions 1/6/96:542-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:554.
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$604 |
Lot 286 |
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1848 N-17 R1+ Repunched 1848 AU55. Sharpness very close to mint state but there are three tiny vertical nicks on the chin. Glossy light brown with frosty mint luster covering the fields and protected areas. Rare EDS, die state a, with repunching visible at the lower left on all 4 digits of the date. The fields are smooth and slightly reflective. DWH #2536.
Estimated Value $200-UP.
Ex Evan Kopald, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 9/5/2004:1082-Chris McCawley 1/2/05.
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$219 |
Lot 287 |
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1848 N-17 R1+ Repunched 4 MS62. Lustrous light steel brown and tan with traces of faded mint red on the obverse, at least 10% of the red remaining on the reverse. Free of any spots and the only identifying marks are a tiny tick on the nose before the eyeball and a light vertical nick n the field right of the inner curl. A small, shallow low spot shows in the field at the tip of the nose, as struck. E-MDS, die state b early. Repunching on the 4 is sharp but repunching no longer shows on the other 3 digits. Tied for CC#7 in the Grellman census. DWH #2093.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Doug Bird 5/87-Gary Ruttenberg, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 8/19/95:443-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:557.
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$460 |
Lot 288 |
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1848 N-18 R4+ VF25. Ten points sharper with some light contact marks on each side, including a pair of dull pinpricks under the N in CENT. Lightly cleaned, now retoned glossy steel brown and golden tan with some very faded red in protected areas of the obverse. E-MDS, die state b, with the tops of CE joined by crumbling but no die cracks on the obverse. DWH #1332.
Estimated Value $60-UP.
Ex Dick Punchard 11/9/89.
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$138 |
Lot 289 |
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1848 N-18 R4+ AU50. Five points sharper but a light hairline scratch meanders across TES-OF, a very faint one shows at the right top of the second 8, and another even smaller one is close under the first 8. Otherwise this cent is choice, and the eye appeal remains excellent. Attractive frosty light brown with light steel brown toning on the highpoints. LDS state c. A clear die crack extends from the dentils over star 11 to the main curl. Tied for CC#3 overall for the variety but finest of less than two dozen known with the single obverse die crack. DWH #2094.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex Bill Noyes-Gary Ruttenberg, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 8/19/95:445-Wes Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/98:210-Chris McCawley 9/98-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:563.
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$1,064 |
Lot 290 |
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1848 N-18 R4. PCGS graded MS-62 Brown. Frosty steel brown and light chocolate with frosty luster remaining in some of the protected areas. A hint of slightly darker toning is found around stars 8-10. A pair of shallow but significant scrape marks are located on the upper part of the neck reaching to the jawline, but this cent is choice otherwise. Rare LDS, die state d, with two parallel bisecting die cracks across the obverse. The first extends from the dentils just below star 3 almost horizontally across the portrait to the dentils just above star 11. The second and final crack reaches from the dentils left of star 1 through that star and lower bust touching the top of star 13 to the dentils under star 12. Only 9 examples are known with both cracks, and this is the finest of that small group in both the Noyes and Grellman census lists. Called AU50 and tied for CC#2 overall in the Noyes census, his photo #55101. Our grade is net EF45, tied for CC#5 overall but finest of the late state by a wide margin in the Grellman census. Ted's envelope has a note stating that, according to Homer Downing, "R8, only 3 known, a real NC; latest state of dies. Unique." We have uncovered a few more since then, but none finer than this one. PCGS population 1; the finest example graded at PCGS for the variety. DWH #3574 (PCGS # 171276) .
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Homer K. Downing, 1952 ANA Sale, lot 2205-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldberg’s 9/7/2009:862.
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Lot 291 |
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1848 N-19 R6- Proof-Only. PCGS graded Proof 65 Brown. Attractive bluish steel brown with slightly faded mint red covering the protected areas. The fields are highly reflective with moderate to deep mirrors and no noticeable hairlines. The portrait is frosty, and the contrast with the reflective fields offers a subtle cameo look. A spot of reddish brown toning high on the neck is the only notable mark. Sharply struck. The fine repunching above the base of the 1 and under the second 8 is clear. A choice example that offers outstanding eye appeal. Called Proof-62 by Del Bland and Proof-60+ by Denis Loring. Our grade is Proof-63, tied for CC#3 in the Grellman census. Comes with an outstanding list of prior owners. The attribution and Dan Holmes provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 in Proof-66 Brown at PCGS. DWH #1865 (PCGS # 397617) .
Estimated Value $6,000-UP.
Ex Henry Chapman-Henry C. Hines-Carl Wurtzbach-Dr. William H. Sheldon (Numismatic Gallery)-T. James Clarke, Abe Kosoff 4/27/56:345-unknown-Auction '80, Stack's 8/15/80:1082-Denis Loring 1/93-R. S. Brown, Jr. 4/17/99.
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$14,375 |
Lot 292 |
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1848 N-20 R3 Repunched 48 MS60. Glossy golden light olive brown and tan. Possibly dipped long ago but the luster and eye appeal are attractive. There is a tiny nick over the I in LIBERTY and a very tiny rim nick at the I in UNITED, plus an extremely faint lamination in the field close under star 4, as struck. MDS, die state b. The repunching on the 48 remains sharp but the tops of C & E in CENT are joined by crumbling. Tied for CC#4 with several other examples in the Grellman census. Comes with a nice provenance. DWH #2095.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., 1990 EAC Sale, lot 370-Cliff Kolbus, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 7/31/93:170-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:567.
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$891 |
Lot 293 |
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1848 N-21 R4- MS64. Lustrous bright original mint red mellowing to light steel brown on the highpoints, 75% of the original color remaining. Would qualify as a gem cent if not for a light vertical nick right of the nostril and a small splash of very light carbon in the dentils at the second S in STATES. MDS, die state c. There is crumbling inside the top of the E in CENT in addition to the earlier crumbling inside the bottom of that letter. CC#2 behind a slightly finer example in the Grellman census. DWH #2096.
Estimated Value $800-UP.
Ex Heritage 1997 ANA Sale, lot 8160-Chris McCawley and Tony Terranova 8/97-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:571.
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$1,783 |
Lot 294 |
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1848 N-22 R1 MS60. Glossy medium brown with traces of faded mint red on both sides. There is a small nick-like chip on the chin and another just right of the lower curl, both as struck, plus a small rim nick under the stem tip and a shallow carbon spot on the left foot of in UNITED. The obverse fields are smooth and slightly reflective with many fine die lines from a fresh lapping. M-LDS, die state d, with dull waves in the die at the D in UNITED and at the right top of the first T in STATES. The die lines to the base of the T in CENT are gone. Tied for CC#6 in the Grellman census. DWH #2097.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex John. P. Young (via Barney Bluestone 1945)-unknown-Stack's 3/11/98:90-Chris McCawley-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:576.
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$552 |
Lot 295 |
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1848 N-23 R3+ MS60. Lustrous bluish steel brown with 5% of the red remaining on the obverse, 35% on the reverse. There is a very faint vertical scuff in the field right of star 3, a barely visible hairline scratch over that star, and a couple dull ticks on the top edge of the ear. Otherwise this cent is choice and the eye appeal remains outstanding for the grade. Sharp EDS, die state a, with many fine die polishing lines in the obverse fields and minor die rust near the dentils at stars 2-5. The fine die line from the first S in STATES to the E in CENT is clear. CC#3 overall but finest of the early state, and only 3 mint state examples are known for this scarce variety. DWH #2098.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex Doug Bird 9/94-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:579.
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$1,121 |
Lot 296 |
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1848 N-24 R5- AU58. Lustrous medium brown and chocolate. Just the barest hint of rub on the highest points from mint state. A few microscopic planchet voids are scattered about the obverse, strongest on the cheek and in the field right of star 2. The only signs of contact are a very tiny tick on the rim under the 1 and another below the stem tip. M-LDS, die state c. The die line from the right top of the O in ONE is gone but the vertical line inside the N in CENT is still clear. CC#4 in the Grellman census. DWH #2099.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex 1991 EAC Sale, lot 340-Chris McCawley-J. R. Grellman 7/95-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:585.
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$949 |
Lot 297 |
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1848 N-25 R4 AU50+. Glossy bluish steel brown and chocolate. The only marks are a dull nick on the jawline and a smaller one over the nostril. Excellent eye appeal for the grade, very close to AU55. LDS, die state c late, with the base of the M crumbled to the leaf below. Both dies were lapped to reduce roughness, but the crumbling is severe. Removed from an NGC slab graded MS62BN (NGC label included). Tied for CC#9 in the Grellman census. DWH #2100.
Estimated Value $400-UP.
Ex Numismatic Financial Corp. 8/97-J. R. Grellman 1/98-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:590.
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$805 |
Lot 298 |
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1848 N-26 R5 F15. Glossy medium brown. The reverse is a bit sharper than the obverse, as usual, due to the convex shape of the obverse. Overall sharpness is slightly better than F15 but the obverse is covered with tiny nicks. The notable marks are a tiny, very light rim bruise over star 5 and another just right of star 7. MDS, die state b. The die lines behind ONE and CENT do not connect and the die line through the step tip is not present. DWH #1346.
Estimated Value $60-UP.
Ex McLaughlin & Robinson Auctions 7/16/89:824-Dick Punchard 11/9/89.
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$161 |
Lot 299 |
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1848 N-26 R5 EF45. Choice lustrous light steel brown. Just a bit of light wear on the hair at the ear, but everything else is consistent with a higher grade. The extra wear at the center of the obverse is caused by the central bulging always seen on this obverse, a result of excessive lapping during die preparation. The only defects, and they are trivial, are a small spot of reddish brown toning in the center of the cheek, a tiny rim nick at star 6, and a splash of reddish brown toning at TAT in STATES. Rare LDS, die state c, with a sharp die line added through the stem end. Great eye appeal for the grade. CC#3 behind two slightly finer examples, but this piece is the finest of the late state by a wide margin. And it comes with a very nice provenance. DWH #2101.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Abner Kreisberg 11/25/63:204-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., 1990 EAC Sale, lot 373-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:594.
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$1,323 |
Lot 300 |
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1848 N-27 R2 MS62. Lustrous steel brown with delicate overtones of sea-green on the reverse and 10-15% of the mint red remaining, mostly on the obverse. There is a small carbon spot on the lower right point of star 3, another in the leaves under U in UNITED, and a small splash of dark olive toning on the rim right of star 8. MDS, die state d, with several die cracks on the reverse, but the crack at ST to the dentils over the adjacent A has not formed. CC#5 in the Grellman census. DWH #2102.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Doug Bird-Walter Dudgeon, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 9/21/98:1745-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:597.
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$529 |
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