Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 54

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

The Ted Naftzger Collection - 1844-1846

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 721		1846 N-7 R3 PCGS graded "Genuine." A mint state cent that was cleaned and retoned reddish brown and light chocolate fading to darker chocolate brown in protected areas. The color is decent and both sides are covered with a very thin layer of lacquer or some similar protectant. No spots, stains, or contact marks. Rare LDS, die state d, with a bold rim cud break from star 13 to below the 6 in the date. Called MS60 and tied for CC#6 overall in the Noyes census, his photo #31122. Our grade is net AU50, tied for CC#16 overall but tied for CC#3 of those known with the rim cud. Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex William Festus Morgan, J. C. Morgenthau & Co. 6/16/1932:349-Henry C. Hines 10/28/49-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 722		1846 N-8 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Lustrous bright mint red faded to steel brown and olive on the devices, nearly half the original color still showing, mostly on the obverse. The surfaces are satiny and free of contact marks. The only defects, and they are trivial, are a small spot of dark toning under star 13 and a thin, very shallow streak of dark planchet impurity on the bottom of the bust above the right side of the 8 (as struck). MDS, die state b early. The die lines at the throat and N in ONE are weak but still visible. Called MS65 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31341. Our grade is MS64+, close to MS65, and tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Paramount International Sales Co. 4/9/80:1161 (via Stanley Kesselman). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,875
Lot 723		1846 N-8 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Nearly identical to the preceding lot, but this one has more mint color. Lustrous bright mint red with steel and light olive toning on the highpoints, about 60% of the original red remaining. No spots or stains, just a few nicks, including a thin one on the throat and another on the bottom of the bust above the 8. Great eye appeal. M-LDS, die state b. The diagonal die lines at the throat are faint and the vertical ones at the N in ONE are barely visible. Called MS65 and tied for CC#1 honors with the previous lot in the Noyes census, his photo #31615. Our grade is MS64+, close to MS65, and tied for CC#1 honors in the Grellman census. This lot and the previous one offer you an opportunity to decide for yourself which piece is really CC#1 for the die variety. Good luck! Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex John Story Jenks, Henry Chapman 12/7/1921:6214-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:482. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,220
Lot 724		1846 N-9 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Repunched 18. Lustrous mint red mellowing to light bluish steel brown, 75% of the subdued red remaining, mostly on the obverse. Fabulous eye appeal, and the only "defects" are microscopic specks of darker toning scattered over both sides and a few very tiny planchet flakes on the cheek and neck. Sharply struck EDS (but not quite the earliest), die state a. The obverse fields are very slightly prooflike and are covered with faint vertical die polishing lines, and the line arcing through the tops of ICA is clear. Fine repunching is clearly visible on the tops of the 1 & 8 in the date. A fantastic large cent in every respect. This cent is plated in the new Dave Bowers book, The Whitman Encyclopedia of U.S. Half Cents and Large Cents. Called MS68 and CC#1 by 4 points over the next best example in the Noyes census, his photo #31506. Our grade is MS66, CC#1 in the Grellman census. This cent was called MS70 by Ted Naftzger. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex New Netherlands Coin Co. 6/19/58:1256. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $9,200
Lot 725		1846 N-9 R2 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Glossy steel brown and light chocolate. The surfaces are smooth and choice with only a touch of friction on the highest points of the design. A tiny spot of slightly darker chocolate brown toning at the dentils over the right top of the first T in STATES is a good identifying mark for this attractive cent. MDS, die state b. The arc line connecting the tops of the C & A in AMERICA is present but faint. Called MS60 and tied for CC#7 in the Noyes census, his photo #31564. Our grade is AU55, tied for CC#15 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex Stack's 6/2/67:836. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $805
Lot 726		1846 N-11 R1 Medium Date PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. The obverse is lustrous mint red mellowing to light bluish steel brown with more than half the red remaining. The reverse is lustrous very light steel brown faded down from mint color with hints of bluish steel overtone. Both sides offer outstanding eye appeal and it would be a gem in every respect if not for an extremely faint vertical planchet lamination from star 6 down through the portrait to the 1 in the date. This defect is mint made, of course, and it looks more like a very fine die crack than a lamination flaw. Nicely struck EDS, die state a, with fine diagonal die lines from the dentils under the date. Called MS63 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #31043. Our grade is MS63+, tied for CC#2 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Abner Kreisberg (date not recorded, but the late 1960's would be a good guess). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,060
Lot 727		1846 N-11 R1 Medium Date PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Frosty mellowed mint red fading to bluish steel on the devices, at least half the faded red remaining on both sides. The only marks are some very tiny specks of darker toning sprinkled over the obverse, including one between the inner point of star 13 and the curl above. Great eye appeal. MDS, die state a late. The fine diagonal die lines from the dentils under the date are weak, strongest under the 6. Called MS64 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31205. Our grade is MS64, CC#1 in the Grellman census. Since this is a one-variety "Redbook" type, the piece offered here is a must-have item for a #1 "Redbook" registry set. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex M. H. Bolender 11/38:1065-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,750
Lot 728		1846 N-12 R1 Tall Date PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Very attractive lustrous light bluish steel brown with very faded mint color showing through on about 10% of the obverse, 20% of the reverse. Unbroken satiny mint frost covers both sides. It is difficult to find an identifying mark on this outstanding cent; a tiny speck of dark toning at the left end of the crossbar of the 4 will have to suffice for this purpose. Rare EDS, die state a, with delicate repunching left of the base of the 4. The strike is sharp except for the stars, where most do not show their radial lines, and on the upper edge of the coronet over LIB, which is slightly beveled. Called MS63 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #31503. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex H. Williams 1958-Merle Baker-Jerry's Coins (Jerry Harp)-Del Bland 8/26/81. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,565
Lot 729		1846 N-12 R1 Tall Date PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Lustrous mint red and steel brown, a third of the original color remaining. The only mark is a spot of reddish chocolate toning at the top of star 11. A small planchet flake and microscopic struck-through lint mark are located in the field right of star 2, but it takes a good glass to find them. Great eye appeal, and this cent becomes even more impressive when you consider the die state. LDS, die state h, with strong rim cud breaks from star 2 to star 5 plus another from star 5 to star 6. This cent is plated in the new Dave Bowers book, The Whitman Encyclopedia of U.S. Half Cents and Large Cents. Called MS64 and CC#1 for the variety in the Noyes census, his photo #31106. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#1 overall in the Grellman census but finest of only 13 known in this die state. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Laurel City Coins-Del Bland 9/77-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/86:1047. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,520
Lot 730		1846 N-13 R3 Tall Date PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Horizontal Line through Center of 1. Attractive uniform lustrous steel brown and light chocolate. Virtually flawless in every respect. The best identifying marks, and they are quite trivial, is a small spot of slightly darker toning close over the tip of the coronet plus two more even smaller ones just left of star 7. Sharply struck M-LDS, die state c. Shallow but clearly visible crumbling shows inside the top and bottom of the R in AMERICA. The obverse fields are slightly reflective thanks to a fresh die lapping. One of only 3 mint state examples known of the variety. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31291. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Howard R. Newcomb, J. C. Morgenthau & Co. 5/16/1945:743-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:487. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,990
Lot 731		1846 N-14 R2 Tall Date PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Repunched 1. Frosty steel brown and light chocolate with satiny cartwheel luster covering the fields and protected areas on both sides. A small planchet chip in the dentils at star 9 and a couple tiny specks of darker toning at the dentil tips near stars 5 & 6 are the only marks. Excellent eye appeal, just the lightest touch of friction on the highest points from mint state. M-LDS, die state b, with a strong rim cud break below the 18. Called AU55 and tied for CC#4 overall in the Noyes census, his photo #31158. Our grade is AU55, CC#11 overall in the Grellman census but CC#2 of only 7 known with the single rim cud. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Ropes Collection 12/13/1893:391-Robert J. Kissner, New Netherlands Coin Co. 6/23/54:487-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,105
Lot 732		1846 N-15 R4 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Beautiful lustrous bluish steel and olive with mellowed mint red covering about 20% of the planchet, mostly on the obverse. No spots or stains, only some extremely faint hairlines in the field before the portrait. The strike is perfect bringing out the minute details of the dies. Rare EDS, die state a, without any die cracks on the obverse. Called MS65 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31448. Our grade is MS65, tied with the following lot for CC#1 honors in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,500-UP. Ex Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/88:583. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,565
Lot 733		1846 N-15 R4 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. The obverse is lustrous bluish steel and olive with faded mint red covering about 10% of that side. The reverse is lustrous light greenish olive with sea-green overtones and traces of faded mint color in a few places. The surfaces are flawless and the eye appeal of this cent is outstanding. Sharply struck MDS, die state b early. A fine die crack meanders from star 13 clockwise through the date and stars 1-5 but goes no farther, and the die crack up from the U in UNITED to the dentils has not formed. Called MS65 and tied for CC#1 honors with the preceding lot in the Noyes census, his photo #31193. Our grade is MS65, tied for CC#1 with the preceding lot in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,500-UP. Ex Myles Z. Gerson-Denis Loring-Ken Goldman 7/24/80. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,910
Lot 734		1846 N-15 R4 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Lustrous golden light brown and tan with subtle hints of reddish steel in protected areas on the reverse. Sharply struck with satiny, nearly mark-free surfaces. The only defects are a tiny swipe of darker toning in the field off the chin and a light diagonal nick just left of the bottom of star 10. M-LDS, die state c, with vertical die cracks from the tops of the U, N, and E in UNITED to the dentils and the section above UNITE shifted outward as a retained cud break. This is the only example of the later die state grading higher than extremely fine in the condition census ranking. Called MS60 and CC#5 in the Noyes census, his photo #31531. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#4 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Garrett Collection, Bowers & Ruddy 11/28/79:191. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,875
Lot 735		1846 N-17 R4 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Lustrous bright mint red fading to light olive and steel brown, nearly a third of the red remaining on the obverse, more than half on the reverse. There is a small splash of darker toning just right of star 2 and a few very light contact marks in the field close to the main curl. The reverse is flawless. Nicely struck EDS, die state a, before the reverse die cracked at MERI. The portrait is covered with the always-present "moonscape" texture seen on this variety (plus 1846 N-16 and 1847 N-18). The cause of this odd texturing is unknown, but it is a constant feature on these three varieties. Called MS64 and finest known in the Noyes census, his photo #31118. Our grade is MS64, CC#1 by a small margin in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Dr. George P. French, B. Max Mehl 1929 FPL, lot 667. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,645
Lot 736		1846 N-18 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Lustrous bluish steel and olive with 20% of the mint red still showing on both sides. Great eye appeal with only a few trivial marks, including a faint hairline on the chin and a small splash of slightly darker bluish steel toning under the 4 in the date. Stars 2-5 do not show their radial lines but the remainder of this cent is well struck. EDS, die state a, before any die cracks on the reverse. Called MS63 and CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #31115. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Howard R. Newcomb, J. C. Morgenthau & Co. 5/16/1945:743-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:492. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,610
Lot 737		1846 N-18 R1 PCGS graded "Genuine." Very attractive lustrous dark bluish steel brown and olive with faded mint red showing through in protected areas on the reverse. No spots or stains, just a few trivial contact marks on the chin and below EN in CENT, plus a faint but fresh finger smudge on the neck that could be removed quite easily. I guess the "Genuine" assessment resulted from the smudge, and we agree it is genuine. Why counterfeit a smudge? But I digress. MDS, die state c, with two die cracks up from the left top of the M in AMERICA to the dentils. Called MS61 and tied for CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #31044. Our grade is MS60+, tied for CC#6 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex Dr. George P. French, B. Max Mehl 1929 FPL, lot 655. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $633
Lot 738		1846 N-18 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Lustrous mint red fading to steel brown and chocolate, at least a third of the mint color remaining, mostly on the reverse. This cent is near gem status except for tiny spots of darker olive toning in the field behind the portrait, and these do catch your eye. A tiny, barely visible nick on the throat is the only sign of contact. The reverse is flawless. LDS, die state f, with a tiny lump on the bottom edge of the outer hairbun in addition to the die cracks at the left top of M in AMERICA. Called MS64 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31532. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Horace M. Grant 10/13/1939-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,955
Lot 739		1846 N-19 R4 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Lustrous light olive brown with overtones of bluish steel, mostly on the obverse. Very sharply struck (as often seen on this variety). The stars have full, sharp radial lines and the devices are perfectly defined. The only marks are a tiny tick on the tip of the nose and another on the left side of the O in ONE. Scarce EDS, die state a, before any die cracks on the reverse. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31167. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Howard R. Newcomb, J. C. Morgenthau & Co. 5/16/1945:743-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:494. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,565
Lot 740		1846 N-20 R3 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Glossy light chocolate and steel brown faded down from mint red, about 25% of the lustrous mint color remaining, mostly on the reverse. This would be a choice cent if not for an abrasion of fine vertical hairline scratches that covers the field behind the portrait plus a few more in the field close along the profile of the nose. Perhaps a "Genuine" assessment from the slab folks would have been more appropriate for this cent, but it still offers very nice eye appeal and the abrasions are easy to miss. EDS, die state a, with tiny die lines up from the dentils under star 13. Called MS60 and CC#4 in the Noyes census, his photo #31288. Our grade is MS60, CC#4 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $949
Lot 741		1846 N-21 R5+ PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Very attractive lustrous medium brown and light olive with attractive light bluish steel overtones in the fields and very faded mint red in protected areas on the reverse. Satiny mint frost covers the planchet extending to even the highest points of the design. Very sharply struck. The stars and devices are perfectly impressed and the eye appeal of this cent is outstanding. It is difficult to locate an identifying mark on this cent, so a small area of slightly darker toning over the E in UNITED will have to suffice for this purpose. MDS, die state a. The obverse die cracks are clear and the fields on that side are satiny rather than prooflike, but the rim cud over star 7 has not formed. Called MS63 CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31347. Our grade is MS63 CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Davis Graves Sale, Stack's 4/8/54:1754-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:496. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,038
Lot 742		1846 N-24 R7+ Tall Date PCGS graded PR64 Brown. Glossy medium brown blending to light chocolate. The fields are smooth and reflective, but the mirrors are not especially deep. The only mark visible without a strong glass is a small spot of dark olive toning in the field off the chin. Microscopic struck-through lines (caused by lint on the die) are scattered over the obverse fields, mostly near the stars and dentil tips. These are frequently found on proof large cents and result from lint left behind when the dies were wiped with a polishing rag. In addition, there are faint traces of a finger smudge on the neck and in the field above the head with a similar smudge in the center of the reverse, all caused by recent mishandling. Fortunately these marks affect only the glossy patina and can be removed easily, but not while the cent remains in the slab. Very sharply struck and the eye appeal is excellent in spite of the minor imperfections. Called Proof-60 and CC#3 of 4 known in the Noyes census, his photo #55044. Our grade is Proof-62, CC#3 of 5 known in the Grellman census. This is the only 1846 proof variety struck of the Tall Date type, and 2 of the 5 examples known are impaired. If you want a decent proof Tall Date 1846, your options are quite limited. Estimated Value $10,000-UP. Ex A. H. Baldwin (London)-New Netherlands Coin Co. #51, 6/20/1958:1258-Dorothy Nelson (the "TAD" collection), Stack's 2/4/76:154-Jack Beymer 12/91-Tony Terranova. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $26,450
Lot 743		1846 N-25 R5 Tall Date PCGS graded AU55. Horizontal Line through Center of 1. Glossy mix of chocolate, light olive, and reddish steel brown. This cent was lightly cleaned long ago and has retoned nicely over the years. No significant marks or other defects. A small nick on the rim over the right side of the F in OF is a good identifying mark. MDS, die state b. Crumbling joins several dentils under the stem tip but the tops of CE are not joined by crumbling. Called VF30 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31209. Our grade is VF30, CC#2 in the Grellman census. The next best example in both census lists grades only F12, so the pool of nice ones is extremely limited. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Robert E. Vail (who purchased it unattributed at the 1985 EAC Convention) 4/91 (via Bob Grellman). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,645
Lot 744		1846 N-26 R5 Tall Date PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Horizontal Line through Center of 1. Glossy uniform chocolate and olive brown. Smooth and quite attractive, virtually flawless to the unaided eye. The color may not be original, but it affords great eye appeal. The best identifying mark is a faint spot of slightly darker toning in the field midway between star 1 and the chin. EDS, die state a. The spike through the wreath right of bottom of the E in ONE is sharp and the top of the N in UNITED does not show any crumbling. Called AU50 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31171. Our grade is EF45+, CC#1 in the Grellman census. The second finest example grades VF35 in both lists, so the piece offered here enjoys a good margin over the remainder of the field. This cent was used by Grellman in 2/89 to confirm that N-26 was indeed a different die variety, and this fact is noted on Ted's envelope. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Gillette-Henry C. Hines-Homer K. Downing 4/5/1948-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,210

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