Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 54

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

The Ted Naftzger Collection - 1850-1851

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1018		1851 N-1 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Repunched 18. Frosty mint red fading to steel and light olive, half the mint red remaining. There are specks of darker toning scattered over both sides, none notable. The only real defects on this otherwise choice red & brown cent are faint abrasions in the field around the date and before the neck. MDS, die state b. The repunching on the 1 is clear but nearly gone on the 8, and the die lines over the N in UNITED are dull but visible. Called MS60 and tied for CC#7 in the Noyes census, his photo #55026. Our grade is MS62, tied for CC#6 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $978
Lot 1019		1851 N-2 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Red. Bright original mint red just starting to mellow on the highpoints, about 90% of the original color remaining. A beautiful, lustrous mint state cent. The only marks are a tiny spot on the right upright of the N in UNITED, a tick on the rim at star 13, and a few light nicks in the field over the back of the head. M-LDS, die state b. The dies are worn and the upper half of the date is starting to weaken, especially the top of the 8. The die lines at the inner curl and throat are gone. Called MS66 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30794. Our grade is MS65, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex C. A. Darnell, Numismatic Gallery 5/3/52:567. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,335
Lot 1020		1851 N-2 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Mellowed mint red faded to steel and light olive brown on the devices, nearly half the planchet still showing faded mint color. Virtually flawless except for a dull nick on the tip of the chin plus a few inconsequential ticks elsewhere on the chin and lower edge of the bust. M-LDS, die state b. The die lines seen in the earlier state are gone and the upper half of the date is weakening due to die wear, especially the top of the 8. Called MS64 and CC#4 in the Noyes census, his photo #55027. Our grade is MS64, CC#7 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,438
Lot 1021		1851/81 N-3 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. 51 punched over inverted 18 creating the so-called 51 over 81 overdate. Lustrous bright original mint red fading to light steel brown on the highpoints with 80% of the planchet displaying mint color. The only marks are a collection of very light abrasions in the field between stars 8 & 9 and a small spot of darker toning at the dentil tips right of star 10. Nicely struck EDS, die state a. The obverse fields are covered with strong die finishing lines, strongest around the date where there was an aggressive but insufficient attempt to remove evidence of the inverted date. Strong die lines are also clear around UNITED and AMERICA. The remainder of the fields on both sides are covered with very fine die polishing lines. The inverted 18 is obvious and sharp, with the 8 behind the 5 and the inverted 1 behind the normal 1. Some researchers have speculated that the inverted digits were from smaller punches. I disagree. The punches were of the same size, but they appear to be slightly smaller because of the attempts to remove them from the die. I speculate the entire date was initially punched into the die using a 4-digit logo punch in an inverted position. This inverted impression was delicately made, strongest on the right end where the 1 & 8 are located. The mint worker then realized his error, reversed the logo punch, and properly inserted the date into the die. The die lines in the field around the date are remnants of his insufficient attempt to erase all of his mistake. And the debate goes on. Regardless, this is a fantastic example of the popular 51 over 81 variety, worthy of the finest "Registry" collection of large cents. Called MS65 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30892. Our grade is MS65, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census. Ted Naftzger called this one a "Mint Red UNC-70." Estimated Value $5,000-UP. Ex Roscoe F. Ballard, Abe Kosoff 5/15/47. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $18,400
Lot 1022		1851 N-4 R1 PCGS graded MS66 Brown. Both 1's repunched. Glossy chocolate and bluish steel brown with traces of faded mint color on the obverse. Frosty luster covers the protected areas. There are a few small spots scattered over the obverse, including one at the upper right point of star 13. Sharply struck E-MDS, die state a. Dull die lines down to the right cover the field around the date and before the portrait. Multiple repunching shows under the first 1 and the base of another stray 1 is visible between the lower parts of the 5 & second 1. At least one of the repunchings on the first 1 was inverted, and the base of the inverted 1 crosses the upright of the normal 1 just above its center. Called MS60 and tied for CC#9 in the Noyes census, his photo #55130. Our grade is MS60+, tied for CC#6 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $750-UP. Ex "The Wurtzbach Group" (Carl Wurtzbach)-unknown consignor, Stack's 1976 ANA Sale 8/24/76:395. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 1023		1851 N-4 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Both 1's repunched. Lustrous bright mint red just starting to shift to light steel brown on the highpoints, 90% of the red remaining. The only marks are a few small spots of dark bluish steel and olive toning, including one at the tip of the chin and another in the dentils under star 12, plus a pair of light nicks on the rim at F-A. Sharply struck with full radial lines in all the stars and fully impressed devices on both sides. MDS, die state a late. The diagonal die lines in the field around the date are very dull but remain visible. The multiple repunching on the first 1 and the single repunching between the bases of the 5 & 1 remain clear. Called MS65 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30842. Our grade is MS65, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Bowers & Ruddy 4/6/78:65 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,220
Lot 1024		1851 N-4 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Both 1's repunched. The obverse is lustrous mint red fading to steel brown on the highpoints with 75% of that side covered with original mint color. The reverse is mostly covered with an ugly, dark olive and steel stain, and the unstained portion shows lustrous mint red. There are a few trivial specks of dark toning on the obverse, but essentially this is a red gem with a bad stain on the reverse. LDS, die state b. The die lines in the field around the date are gone, and the repunching on the 1's is faint. The dull die lines always found at the inner curl are clear. Called AU50 and tied for CC#19 in the Noyes census, his photo #30551. Our grade is MS62, CC#5 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex Stack's 6/18/81:153. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 1025		1851 N-5 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Lustrous bright mint red shifting to steel and light olive brown on the highpoints, 75% of the original color remaining on both sides. Great eye appeal, only a few minor marks from perfect. These include traces of an old fingerprint in the obverse fields and a couple small spots of dark toning, including one at the dentils left of star 1 and another resting atop the 5. E-MDS, die state a, with the obverse uncracked. Called MS64 and CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #30646. Our grade is MS65, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Myles Z. Gerson-Denis Loring-Kenny Goldman 7/24/80. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,553
Lot 1026		1851 N-6 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Repunched Date. Attractive lustrous light olive brown with subtle overtones of light bluish steel. Great eye appeal and virtually flawless. A speck of darker olive brown toning over star 8 and a faint wisp of reddish brown toning under star 9 are the only notable marks. MDS, die state b late. The repunching on the date is dull but remains visible on all 4 digits, strongest on the 51, and there is evidence of at least two stray 1's punched behind the first 1. The die lines down to the right around the date that are found on early examples are gone. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30649. Our grade is MS63+, tied for CC#3 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex David O. Hughes 9/13/46. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,093
Lot 1027		1851 N-7 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Lustrous mint red faded to olive and steel on the devices, two-thirds of the red showing on the obverse, 85% on the reverse. A spot of darker toning on the throat and another on the E in CENT are the only significant distractions. Traces of an old fingerprint show in the obverse fields and a couple small nicks on the throat round out the notable marks. M-LDS, die state a. The die lines at the inner curl are dull but clear. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30845. Our grade is MS63+, tied for CC#4 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Richard S. Herman 1983. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $920
Lot 1028		1851 N-7 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. A mint state cent that was dipped long ago and has retoned a rather lustrous reddish steel and olive brown with very faded red showing through on the obverse. No spots or stains. A tick just left of the lower left point of star 11 is a good identifying mark. MDS, die state a. The die lines at the inner curl are dull but visible. Called AU50 and CC#28 in the Noyes census, his photo #55043. Our grade is net AU55. Estimated Value $400-UP. Ex Louis Helfenstein, Lester Merkin 8/14/64:265. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $776
Lot 1029		1851 N-8 R3 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Lustrous bright mint red faded to steel brown and olive on the highpoints, about 75% of the original color remaining. The only marks are some tiny specks of dark toning on both sides, including one at the left foot of the first A in AMERICA. This cent offers outstanding eye appeal. MDS, die state a. The die line over the M in AMERICA is clear. Called MS64 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31451. Our grade is MS65, CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Tom Reynolds, 1992 EAC Sale, lot 301. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,415
Lot 1030		1851 N-9 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Lustrous bright original mint red faded to steel and light olive brown on the highpoints, 80% of the red showing on the obverse, 60% on the reverse. This is a gem cent except for a couple nicks on the chin and traces of an old fingerprint on the reverse. LDS, die state b. The vertical lines down from the main curl are gone and a new die line has been added from the throat down to the bust tip. Called MS65 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30940. Our grade is MS64, CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 1031		1851 N-10 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Red. Blazing bright original mint red, virtually flawless and as fresh as the day it was struck. Finding an identifying mark presents a challenge, and a microscopic speck of dark toning at the right foot of the N in CENT will have to suffice. This is a remarkable large cent worthy of the very finest "Registry" collection. MDS, die state b. The die lines and points of the early state are gone but the dull lump in the field over star 3 that shows in the later state is not present. Called MS69 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30989. Our grade is MS67, CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $2,000-UP. Ex Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:667. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $24,150
Lot 1032		1851 N-10 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Lustrous light steel brown faded down from mint color. About half the obverse is covered with faded mint red and 10% of the reverse shows underlying mint color. The only mark on this beautiful cent is a speck of dark toning on the berry left of C in CENT. Sharply struck with full radial lines in all the stars. M-LDS, die state b. The die lines and points found on the earlier states are gone and a dull lump is starting to show in the field over star 3. Called MS67 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #30695. Our grade is MS64, CC#4 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex S. J. Kabealo 1/25/47:963. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $891
Lot 1033		1851 N-12 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. The obverse is lustrous mellowed mint red faded to light olive and steel on the highpoints with 80% of the slightly subdued mint color showing. The reverse is lustrous bright original mint red gently shifting to light steel brown on the highpoints, about 90% of the original color remaining. This cent is a flawless gem except for a spot of dark olive toning under star 7 and another on the leaf below C in CENT. Both of these spots has been very lightly abraded to minimize its impact. LDS, die state d (Newcomb's old #11). The lines and points at the inner and main curls are gone except for the faintest trace of a single point up to the right from the inner curl. Called MS65 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30990. Our grade is MS64, CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Dr. George P. French, B. Max Mehl 1929 FPL, lot 745-William W. Neil, B. Max Mehl 6/17/47:2140. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,955
Lot 1034		1851 N-12 R1 PCGS graded MS66 Brown. Glossy steel and chocolate brown with underlying frosty mint luster covering the planchet. Generous traces of mint color remain on the obverse and 10% of the original mint color shows on the reverse. A microscopic struck-through line caused by a piece of thread or wire meanders down through the lips, as struck, and a faint diagonal hairline shows in the field under the chin. Excellent eye appeal, hence the lofty grade awarded by PCGS. LDS, die state d (Newcomb's old #11). The die lines and points at the inner and main curls are gone except for a single tiny point up to right from the top of the inner curl. Called MS63 and tied for CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #55028. Our grade is MS60+, tied for CC#10 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $750-UP. Ex David Golding 6/21/52:448. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 1035		1851 N-13 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. The obverse is lustrous mint red faded to light olive and steel on the devices with more than a third of the mint red remains. The reverse toning is identical but only 15% of the original mint color has survived on that side. The only marks are traces of an old fingerprint in the field before the face. Excellent eye appeal, a choice example in every respect. Scarce EDS, die state a, with die lines extending up to the right from the dentils under the 51. Called MS64 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30941. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $750-UP. Ex Stack's 5/4/79:126. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,495
Lot 1036		1851 N-13 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Lustrous chocolate and olive brown, the reverse several shades darker than the obverse, with 10% of the mint color showing on the obverse, 20% on the reverse. A spot of darker chocolate brown toning on the cheek, a smaller one on the L in LIBERTY, and several light contact marks on the chin and nose are the notable defects. LDS, die state d (Reiver's old #43). The points from the main curl are gone and a short, dull line now extends up from the top of the E in CENT (a result of die erosion). Called MS60 and tied for CC#6 in the Noyes census, his photo #30600. Our grade is MS60+, CC#7 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $529
Lot 1037		1851 N-14 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. First 1 Repunched. Lustrous original mint red just starting to mellow to light steel brown on the highpoints, 85% of the red showing on both sides. The only marks are tiny specks of dark steel toning sprinkled over both sides, including a tiny one off the left top of the O in ONE that can serve as an identifying mark. Another spectacular, nearly full red cent. E-MDS, die state b early. The die lines at the throat and the repunching under the left end of the base of the first 1 are visible, but the repunching under the peak of that 1 is gone. Called MS66 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30454. Our grade is MS65+, CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Auction '87 (Paramount) 7/31/87:9-Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/88:663. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,795
Lot 1038		1851 N-14 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. First 1 Repunched. Lustrous slightly faded mint red shifting to bluish steel and olive on the devices, nearly half the mint color remaining, mostly on the reverse. A small horizontal nick left of the earlobe and another on the nose before the eye are the only signs of contact, and a tiny spot of dark toning near the dentils at star 6 is a good identifying mark on this otherwise fantastic cent. Nicely struck M-LDS, die state c. The die lines at the throat and evidence of the repunching on the first 1 are gone. Called MS64 and CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #30992. Our grade is MS64, CC#2 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $750-UP. Ex Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,323
Lot 1039		1851 N-15 R3 PCGS graded "Genuine." Recolored glossy light chocolate brown with traces of very faded red on both sides. A small rim bruise at star 3 and a dull rim nick at star 6 are the significant marks. Rare EDS, die state a, with several strong points down to the right from the main and inner curls. Our grade is net F15. This may be the least expensive cent in the Naftzger collection, so if all you want is a souvenir…. Estimated Value $20-UP. Ex Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $42
Lot 1040		1851 N-15 R3 PCGS graded MS65 Red. Lustrous bright mint red mellowing to light steel brown on the highpoints, 90% of the red showing on both sides. Great eye appeal in spite of the usual microscopic specks of dark steel toning that are scattered over both sides. The notable specks are off the peak of the second 1, on the I in LIBERTY, and close to the leaf over the left side of the C in CENT. M-LDS, die state b. The points at the inner and main curls found in the early state have been reduced to two short, dull points down to right from the main curl over the tip of the inner curl. Numerous examples survive in this die state thanks to a small hoard, but this is certainly one of the finest (if not the best) of that group. Called MS64 and tied for CC#6 in the Noyes census, his photo #30599. Our grade is MS66, CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $2,500-UP. Ex Doug Bird 1/28/89. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,325
Lot 1041		1851 N-15 R3 PCGS graded MS65 Red. Blazing bright original mint red mellowing to light steel brown on the highpoints, about 95% of the bright original color remaining. A small splash of dark bluish steel toning in the dentils just right of the date, a nick on the lower half of the second 1, and a faint planchet lamination near the dentils at star 11 are the notable defects, and only the bluish steel toning is visible without the aid of a strong glass. M-LDS, die state b. Only a couple small, dull points remain from the main curl over the tip of the inner curl. Same hoard die state as the preceding lot, and nearly identical in terms of its superb eye appeal. Called MS64 and tied for CC#6 in the Noyes census, his photo #30893. Our grade is MS65+, tied for CC#2 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $2,500-UP. Ex M. H. Bolender 10/7/1955:1030. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,680
Lot 1042		1851 N-15 R3 PCGS graded MS66 Brown. Lustrous light chocolate and steel brown with traces of slightly faded mint color showing on both sides. A beautiful, nearly flawless cent. Very similar to the preceding two lots but without the mint color. The only marks on this piece are a couple very light nicks in the field over star 2 and another in the field off the tip of the nose. M-LDS, die state b. Two short, dull points down to right extend from the lower part of the main curl. Called MS65 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #55131. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#13 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Tony Terranova. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,668
Lot 1043		1851 N-15 R3 PCGS graded MS66 Brown. Highly lustrous bluish steel and olive with hints of very faded mint color peeking through on the obverse and generous traces of bright mint color remaining on the reverse. Great eye appeal. The only marks are a small scuff in the field just right of star 2 and a dull scratch hidden in the dentils at star 5. M-LDS, die state b, the usual hoard state for this variety, with two small points from the main curl over the inner curl. Called MS63 and tied for CC#10 in the Noyes census, his photo #55029. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#13 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Russell Wyatt, Superior 9/30/85:826. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,265
Lot 1044		1851 N-15 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Lustrous light chocolate and olive brown with generous traces of faded mint color showing on the reverse. A faint planchet lamination extends from the right point of star 2 to the bust tip and through the 18 to the dentils under the 51 where it ends with a planchet flake. A small spot of dark toning at the upper right point of star 3 is the only additional mark of any significance. M-LDS, die state b. This is the usual hoard die state for the variety with only two small points remaining from the main curl close over the inner curl. Called MS63 and tied for CC#10 in the Noyes census, his photo #55030. Our grade is MS60. Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex Bruno Crossfield-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $506
Lot 1045		1851 N-16 R3 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. First 1 Repunched. Glossy chocolate brown with a relatively large spot of very fine carbon on the jawline. Frosty mint luster shows in the protected areas, but the spot is a big distraction on this otherwise attractive cent. Scarce EDS, die state a, with a horizontal line through the center of the first 1 from the base of a badly misplaced 1. Called AU55 and tied for CC#11 in the Noyes census, his photo #55132. Our grade is net AU50, tied for CC#14 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $200-UP. Ex S. M. Koeppel 1938 (one of Ted's earliest purchases, for which he paid 75 cents). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $253
Lot 1046		1851 N-16 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. First 1 Repunched. Glossy light olive and chocolate with faded mint color covering about 10% of both sides. A spot of slightly darker chocolate toning in the field off the tip of the nose and a spot of dark olive at S-O are the notable marks on this smooth, attractive cent. M-LDS, die state b. The repunching on the first 1 is gone and the fields are covered with radial die flowlines. Called MS60 and tied for CC#5 in the Noyes census, his photo #30650. Our grade is AU58, tied for CC#8 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $200-UP. Ex H. P. McCullough, Stack's 11/20/67:136. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $483
Lot 1047		1851 N-17 R2 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. First 1 Repunched. Glossy steel and chocolate with hints of very faded red in protected areas, possibly from an old dipping. The only mark of any significance is a thin wave of darker toning across the upper half of the obverse. EDS, die state a, with myriad strong die lines covering the obverse fields, strongest around the date. A sharp horizontal line crosses the upright of the first 1 just below its center, a remnant of a misplaced 1. Called AU55 and tied for CC#6 in the Noyes census, his photo #30503. Our grade is AU58, tied for CC#8 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $200-UP. Ex Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $460
Lot 1048		1851 N-17 R2 PCGS graded "Genuine." First 1 Repunched. Frosty golden light brown and chocolate, most likely dipped long ago and nicely retoned. The only notable marks are a faint hairline scratch from the inner curl to the throat where it fades away and a spot of dark toning at the curl left of star 13. LDS, die state c. The point down to the right from the main curl is gone and there are two tiny rim cud breaks (which are difficult to see in the slab) at stars 1-2. Called MS62 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30746. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#7 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $200-UP. Ex R. L. Miles, Jr., Stack's 4/10/69:214. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $368
Lot 1049		1851 N-18 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Very attractive lustrous mint red faded to steel and olive on the highpoints, 80% of the original color showing. Great eye appeal with nearly flawless surfaces. The only defects are some extremely shallow planchet flakes around the second 1 in the date (as struck) and traces of an old fingerprint at CEN in CENT. M-LDS, die state c. The die line or crack from the hairbun to the lower point of star 10 is clear but the points down from the diagonals of the N's in ONE CENT are gone. Called MS65 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30696. Our grade is MS65+, close to MS66, and CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Willard C. Blaisdell's date set 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,370
Lot 1050		1851 N-18 R1 PCGS graded MS66 Brown. Highly lustrous bluish steel and olive with faded mint color covering 10% of the planchet, mostly on the obverse. Satiny mint frost covers this cent and it offers superb eye appeal. The only marks, and they are trivial, are a tiny pinprick just right of star 4, a very light nick on the front edge of the neck, and a speck of carbon touching the hair between stars 6 & 7. M-LDS, die state c. The die line or crack from the hairbun to the lower point of star 10 is clear but the points down from the N's in ONE CENT are gone. Called MS65 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30943. Our grade is MS64, CC#2 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $750-UP. Ex 1974 ANA Sale, Paramount 8/14/74:355-Myles Z. Gerson-Stanley Kesselman 7/80. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 1051		1851 N-19 R3 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Second 1 Repunched. Lustrous mint red fading to steel and olive brown on the highpoints with 70% of the mint color remaining. Just a few trivial marks from flawless, including a small spot of darker chocolate toning over star 11, a very shallow low spot covering much of the neck (as struck), a small spot of dark toning inside the O in ONE, and a thin nick on the rim over the F in OF. Great eye appeal. MDS, die state c. Several die cracks have developed on the obverse, including a fine one from star 1 to the chin extending up the face to before the eye. The repunching on the second 1 is faint, visible only as a dull horizontal line left of the upright. Called MS66 and CC#1 by 3 points in the Noyes census, his photo #30942. Our grade is MS65+, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex B. Max Mehl 10/48:42-Dr. Ken Sartoris-unknown-Myles Z. Gerson-Denis Loring-Kenny Goldman 7/24/80. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,438
Lot 1052		1851 N-19 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Second 1 Repunched. Frosty mint red fading to bluish steel brown, at least half the mint color showing on both sides. The surfaces are highly lustrous and virtually void of defects offering outstanding eye appeal. The best identifying marks are a tiny tick on the lower edge of the bust over the left edge of the 8 and a tiny spot of darker toning under the left edge of the O in ONE. LDS, die state e. The repunching on the second 1 is gone and the obverse displays several meandering die cracks, including a final one from the browlock through the L in LIBERTY to the dentils over star 7. Called MS63 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #30651. Our grade is MS65, CC#3 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Numiservices, Inc., 7/15/71-Del Bland 2/7/73. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,323
Lot 1053		1851 N-19 R3 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Second 1 Repunched. Lustrous light olive and chocolate brown. There are numerous microscopic specks of dark olive toning sprinkled over the obverse plus a larger one under the earlobe and another on the browlock. LDS, die state e. The repunching on the second 1 is gone and numerous die cracks cover the obverse. Those cracks are strong on this example, including the final one from the coronet to the dentils over star 7. Called MS63 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #30994. Our grade is MS62, tied for CC#8 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 1054		1851 N-20 R3 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Both 1's Repunched. Lustrous bluish steel and olive with underlying very faded mint color showing through in the fields and protected areas on the obverse. Satiny mint frost covers this cent and the eye appeal is excellent, especially on the obverse. The only defect is a small splash of reddish chocolate toning on the E in AMERICA. LDS, die state c. The tops of the C & E are joined by crumbling (Newcomb's old #28) and the repunching on the 1's is gone. Both dies are heavily worn and display strong radial flowlines, especially the obverse. Called MS63 and tied for CC#3 over-all but tied for CC#1 of the late state in the Noyes census, his photo #30698. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#5 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:688-Jack H. Robinson, Superior 1/29/89:1589. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,006
Lot 1055		1851 N-20 R3 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Both 1's Repunched. Glossy light to medium chocolate brown with traces of darker olive toning on the highest points of the design. Attractive flowline luster covers the fields and protected areas. A small struck-through line in the field midway between the lower lip and star 3 is the only mark. LDS, die state c, with crumbling that connects the tops of the C & E in CENT (Newcomb's old #28). The repunching on the 1's is gone and the dies are flowlined from excessive weak. Called MS63 and tied for CC#3 overall but tied for CC#1 of the late state in the Noyes census, his photo #30502. Our grade is AU58+, very close to mint state. Estimated Value $400-UP. Ex Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $776
Lot 1056		1851 N-21 R4 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Frosty chocolate and steel with satiny mint luster covering the fields and protected areas. No defects other than a few microscopic ticks here and there. A trio of dull nicks hidden in the leaves below CA in AMERICA are the best identifying marks. MDS, die state b. The diagonal die lines seen behind ONE CENT in the early state have been lapped off the die and new die lines have been added through ME into the wreath. Called MS61 and CC#1 of only 2 listed in mint state according to the Noyes census, his photo #30796. Our grade is AU58+, very close to mint state, and tied for CC#3 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $400-UP. Ex Homer K. Downing, Numismatic Gallery 8/6/51:905. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $978
Lot 1057		1851 N-22 R4 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Frosty medium brown and light chocolate. The fields are satiny and the eye appeal of this cent is excellent. The only defect is a mint-made low spot at the top of star 1 (caused by a bit of debris stuck on the die). Nicely struck E-MDS, die state a late. The die lines from the main curl and from the dentils to NI in UNITED are clear. Called AU50 and tied for CC#5 in the Noyes census, his photo #30795. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#2 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $400-UP. Ex Joe Rose, Harmer Rooke 3/15/90:435-Bob Grellman 8/90. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 1058		1851 N-23 R3 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Very attractive lustrous mint red fading to steel and light olive on the highpoints with 75% of the mint color showing, mostly on the reverse. Great eye appeal and only a few minor marks, including traces of an old fingerprint in the field at stars 11-12 and a tiny tick on the left end of the base of the I in AMERICA. MDS, die state b. The fine die lines at TA in STATES are gone. Called MS66 and CC#1 by 5 points in the Noyes census, his photo #30894. Our grade is MS65+, CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $100-UP. Ex R. E. Reynolds 6/3/46-Dr. Ken Sartoris 5/72-Del Bland 11/73-Myles Z. Gerson-Ray Chatham 12/79-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/86:1284-Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/88:669. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,450
Lot 1059		1851 N-23 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Glossy light olive and chocolate brown with underlying satiny mint luster that covers the fields and protected areas. No spots or contact marks, just a very light touch of friction on the highest points. A shall low spot covers the neck and other low spots are located inside the wreath, all a result of debris on the dies. LDS, die state b. The die lines seen at TA in STATES in the early state are gone. Not graded by Noyes, his photo #55132a. Our grade is AU58+, very close to MS60, and CC#8 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $437
Lot 1060		1851 N-24 R3 PCGS graded MS66 Brown. Lustrous bluish steel and olive with slightly faded mint red covering 10% of the planchet, mostly on the reverse. Excellent eye appeal, but there are a few minor marks. These include a spot of dark toning in the dentils under the 8, another faint one in the field under the tip of the chin, and several light rim nicks on the obverse, mostly left of star 1. Nicely struck E-MDS, die state b early. The die lines from the dentils at star 1 are gone (although faint remnants do show under strong magnification), but the die lines at the throat and inner curl are strong. The irregular die line from the upper left point of star 8 is clear. Called MS61 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #30453. Our grade is MS62, tied for CC#2 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $750-UP. Ex Chris McCawley 11/91 (via Bob Grellman). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,495
Lot 1061		1851 N-24 R3 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Frosty mint red faded to bluish steel and light olive on the devices, about half the mint color showing on both sides. No spots or stains, and the eye appeal of this piece is outstanding. This is a lustrous gem except for a few faint, very light contact marks in the field near the main curl and a tiny pinprick over the upper right point of star 4. None of these marks is at all distracting. MDS, die state b. The die lines from the dentils at star 1 are gone and the ones from the throat and inner curl are dull but visible. The die line or crack from the upper left point of star 8 is visible but relatively faint. Called MS63 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #55134. Our grade is MS64+, CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions 7/31/93:291. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,990
Lot 1062		1851 N-25 R3- PCGS graded MS65 Brown. The obverse is lustrous light olive and rose with bluish steel and sea green overtones. The reverse is light olive and chocolate with traces of faded mint red peeking through in a few of the protected areas and bluish steel overtones in the fields. No spots, and the only marks are a very thin nick on the cheek and a few tiny ticks on the lower edge of the bust tip. Excellent eye appeal in spite of the unusual toning. E-MDS, die state a late. A few of the short points down to the left from the throat remain visible and the short spike down from the dentils right of star 7 is clear. Called MS60 and tied for CC#4 in the Noyes census, his photo #30798. Our grade is MS62, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Robert S. Carter-Del Bland-Jack Collins, Bowers & Ruddy 10/7/77:979. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,680
Lot 1063		1851 N-25 R3- PCGS graded AU58. Glossy light olive and chocolate brown. No notable defects, just lightly worn. MDS, die state b. The points from the throat have become roots for flowlines and the spike down from the dentils between stars 7 & 8 is dull but clear. Called EF45 and tied for CC#14 in the Noyes census, his photo #55059. Our grade is EF45. Estimated Value $200-UP. Ex Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 12/4/84:1899 (as N-26)-Jack H. Robinson, Superior 1/29/89:1602. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $207
Lot 1064		1851 N-26 R4 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Very attractive lustrous mint red fading to olive brown and steel on the devices, at least a third of the original mint color remains. The only mark is a spot of darker toning in the field close under the hairbun. Sharply struck E-MDS, die state b. There is a tiny lump on the right edge of the right pendant of the T in CENT but the two points from the main curl over the inner curl are still visible (although they are dull and weak from wear in the earlier N-15 marriage). Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30797. Our grade is MS63+, close to MS64, and CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Dr. James O. Sloss, Abe Kosoff, 10/21/59:299. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,128
Lot 1065		1851 N-27 R4 PCGS graded MS67 Brown. Repunched 1. Highly lustrous bluish steel and light chocolate brown with 10% of the mint color showing on both sides. No spots or stains, virtually flawless. The eye appeal of this cent is superb, hence the lofty grade awarded by the folks at PCGS. The best identifying mark is a tiny tick on the upper right part of the O in ONE, and this is only visible with the help of a strong glass. Sharply struck. Rare EDS, die state a, with clear repunching visible over the left base of the 1. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30945. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,188
Lot 1066		1851 N-27 R4 PCGS graded AU55. Repunched 1. Glossy light chocolate brown with frost in protected areas. Smooth and attractive, but there is a dull rim bruise at stars 11-12 and a planchet lamination in the dentils at ST in STATES. M-LDS, die state c. The repunching on the 1 and die lines at the inner curl are gone. Called EF45 and tied for CC#10 in the Noyes census, his photo #55135. Our grade is EF40 sharpness net VF30. Estimated Value $100-UP. Ex New Netherlands Coin Co. 11/10/51:123-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $104
Lot 1067		1851 N-29 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. First 1 Repunched. Lustrous mellowed mint red fading to steel brown, at least two-thirds of the faded red remaining. This cent is very attractive, but the luster is a bit subdued for a piece with this much mint color. The notable marks are some tiny splashes and spots of darker steel toning on the obverse, including one on the rim just below star 12, and a tiny pinscratch under the ribbon at the bottom of the reverse. Sharply struck EDS, die state a, with a sharp horizontal line under the center of the first 1 from a misplaced 1. The die line at the throat is strong. Called MS62 and CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #30598. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#3 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Dr. James O. Sloss, Abe Kosoff 10/21/59:300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,553

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