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Sale 51
Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction
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Lot 1 |
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1816 N-1 R4 PCGS graded MS64RB. PCGS graded MS-64 Red & Brown. Frosty steel brown with 25% of the mint color remaining on the obverse, 10% on the reverse. The surfaces are satiny and lustrous offering excellent eye appeal. A small spot of chocolate brown toning on the neck near the curl and a faint contact mark inside the C in CENT are the only marks, and they are not at all significant. MDS with a series of small rim cud breaks at stars 8-11 and a fine die crack through the top of NITED. Called MS63 Choice and finest known in the Noyes and Bland census lists, Noyes photo #21816. The finer of only 2 known in mint state, and the inferior example sold for $25,300 in 2001 (J. R. Frankenfield, McCawley & Grellman/Superior 2/17/01:618). This is the plate coin for the variety in the Newcomb book. Our grade is MS63. (The attribution and Naftzger provenance are noted on the PCGS label, as it is on all the certified cents in this sale.) PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $10,000-UP.
Ex Howard R. Newcomb, J. C. Morgenthau 5/16/1945:488 ($34)-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:68.
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$17,825 |
Lot 2 |
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1816 N-2 R1 PCGS graded MS64RD. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. Lustrous bright mint red mellowing to light steel brown on the highpoints, at least 90% of the mint color remaining on both sides. The only marks are a few small specks of dark steel toning, the largest of these close over the right point of star 5, and a tiny planchet flake at the dentil left of star 3, as struck. LDS with small cud breaks on the rim at stars 8-11 plus another in the dentils between stars 11 & 12. A bit softly struck on the hair at the forehead, which is normal on this variety. This is a common variety in mint state thanks to the Randall Hoard of mint state cents discovered shortly following the US Civil War, but this example is certainly one of the finest to survive from that group. Noyes photo #21061. Our grade is consistent with the slab grade, MS64. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.
Ex Loye L. Lauder, William Doyle Galleries (New York City) 12/15/83:387.
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$14,950 |
Lot 3 |
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1816 N-2 R1 PCGS graded MS64BN. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Highly lustrous light olive brown and chocolate with choice, satiny surfaces on both sides. A couple light contact marks between stars 11 & 12 and another in the field off the lower lip are the only defects, and they are not at all distracting. MDS with the usual rim cud breaks between stars 8-11. Nicely struck for this variety. The hair at the forehead is nearly full, which is quite unusual. Ted Naftzger noted on his collection envelope (which accompanies the lot) "The best struck N2 seen." Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #21379. Our grade is MS63. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Henry C. Hines-Dr. William H. Sheldon-C. Douglas Smith 3/82.
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$1,898 |
Lot 4 |
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1816 N-3 R4 PCGS graded MS65BN. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. Lustrous bluish steel brown with faded mint color showing through in the protected areas on both sides, about 10% of the surface showing some mint color. A choice, satiny cent with outstanding eye appeal. Nicely struck EDS, before the dies clashed, but with the usual series of small rim cud breaks between stars 8-11. Called MS63 choice and finest known in both the Noyes and Bland census lists, Noyes photo #21552. Clearly the best of only 2 known in mint state. Our grade is MS63. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
Ex Howard R. Newcomb, J. C. Morgenthau 5/16/45:491-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:71.
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$4,140 |
Lot 5 |
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1816 N-3 R4 PCGS graded MS64BN. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Lustrous steel brown faded down from mint red with at least 10% of the faded mint color remaining on both sides. Great eye appeal, but a glass reveals a few microscopic contact marks scattered over the fields including a thin horizontal nick under star 7. MDS. Called MS61 and CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #21064. Bland says MS60+ and CC#2 as well. This is the other mint state example known of the die variety. Our grade is MS60+. PCGS Population 1; 1 finer in 65BN.
Estimated Value $3,000-UP.
Ex J. P. Young, Barney Bluestone 9/29/45:685-T. James Clarke 1954.
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$2,645 |
Lot 6 |
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1816 N-4 R2 PCGS graded MS66BN. PCGS graded MS-66 Brown. Choice satiny medium brown with a couple faint wisps of darker steel brown toning on the obverse. The surfaces are satiny and virtually pristine. Great eye appeal, which is evidenced by the MS66 grade awarded by PCGS. A thin nick on the dentil below the left edge of the 8 in the date is a good identifying mark. MDS. The die lines over AME are gone but the small dash between the C and A in AMERICA remains visible. Clashmarks from the profile of Ms Liberty are clearly visible inside the left part of the wreath. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 honors with one other piece in the Noyes and Bland census lists, Noyes photo #20940. Our grade is MS63. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $3,000-UP.
Ex Edwin M. Hydeman, Abe Kosoff 3/3/61:128-Del Bland-Jon Hanson-C. Douglas Smith-Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz-Jerry A. Bobbe-C. Douglas Smith 10/81.
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$10,925 |
Lot 7 |
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1816 N-4 R2 PCGS graded MS64BN. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Lustrous dark bluish steel brown and chocolate, the reverse a few shades lighter than the obverse. The surfaces are satiny and offer excellent eye appeal, but there is a small patch of extremely fine roughness at the top of the E in AMERICA that detracts from an otherwise choice example. The only other mark is a small spot of slightly lighter toning on the right side of star 6. Sharply struck EDS with the die lines over AME clear and the dash between the C & A strong. The portrait details are crisp, including the hair at the forehead. The dies are not clashed. Called MS60+ and tied for CC#3 in the Bland census. Noyes photo #35264. Our grade is MS60. PCGS Population 1; 1 finer in 66BN.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Judge Thomas L. Gaskill-Dorothy Paschal-New Netherlands Coin Co #50, 12/1957, lot 1327-Elliot Landau, New Netherlands Coin Co #52, 1958, lot 124-Emanuel Taylor 10/60.
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$1,150 |
Lot 8 |
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1816 N-5 R3 PCGS graded MS64RB. PCGS graded MS-64 Red & Brown. Choice light bluish steel brown with nearly a third of the mint red remaining, mostly on the reverse. Great luster and eye appeal. A strong glass reveals a faint diagonal hairline scratch through star 3 and a couple small planchet voids on the chin and jawline, as struck. Nicely struck E-MDS. The repunching under the N in CENT is clear and the die lines on the neck are sharp. Called MS65 and tied for CC#1 in the Bland census. Noyes says MS61 and tied for CC#4, his photo #20720. Our grade is MS64. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Howard R. Newcomb, J. C. Morgenthau 5/15/1945:492-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:73. The Naftzger collection envelope also lists earlier owners as David Proskey-Dr. George P. French, but this is unverified.
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$4,600 |
Lot 9 |
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1816 N-5 R3 PCGS graded MS65BN. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. Lustrous light to medium steel brown, the reverse a few shades lighter than the obverse. The surfaces are satiny and the eye appeal is excellent. The obverse is virtually flawless and is choice in every respect. The reverse is attractive but there is a tiny planchet lamination at the dentils over the left side of the M in AMERICA. A couple small spots of darker bluish steel toning at NI in UNITED and a single toning spot at the right foot of E in CENT are the only other minor distractions on an otherwise choice cent. LDS. The die lines covering the neck are gone and the repunching at the bottom of the N in CENT is nearly gone. Called MS60+ and tied for CC#4 in the Bland census. Noyes says Mint State netted to AU55 for the tiny planchet lamination, his photo #35265. Our grade is MS62, but the MS65 grade assigned by PCGS attests to the exceptional eye appeal this cent offers. The collection envelope is covered with typed comments from C. Douglas Smith, a prior owner, who said ". its fantastic golden-silvery-olive iridescence is totally and mind-blowingly hypnotic." Perhaps there is a bit of hyperbole in his assessment, but you get the idea that this cent offers something special. PCGS Population 1; none finer .
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Dr. George P. French, B. Max Mehl 1929 FPL, lot 378A-T. James Clarke-B. Max Mehl 6/1945:1712-Rodney T. Grove-Nofal/Kling, Cape Kennedy Medals 7/3/76:52-Tom Morley-Del Bland-Jerry A. Bobbe 9/13/78-C. Douglas Smith.
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$2,990 |
Lot 10 |
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1816 N-6 R2 PCGS graded MS66BN. PCGS graded MS-66 Brown. Beautiful lustrous medium brown blending to light olive with 5-10% of the original mint red showing, mostly on the obverse. Great eye appeal with nearly flawless surfaces. The best identifying marks are a faint, barely visible planchet lamination on the jawline and a microscopic nick on the upper right point of star 1. Sharply struck E-MDS. Graded MS60+ by Bland and tied for CC#3 in his census. Noyes says MS60 choice and tied for CC#3, his photo #21199. Our grade is MS63. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Harry Devore-Russell Wyatt, Superior 9/30/85:375-C. Douglas Smith-Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/88:294.
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$9,200 |
Lot 11 |
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1816 N-6 R2 PCGS graded MS65BN. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. Choice frosty medium brown blending to chocolate on the highpoints. Considerable original mint color shows on both sides, especially on the reverse where at least 25% of the mint red remains. Great luster and eye appeal. The only marks are a very light swipe of darker toning in the field between star 5 and the coronet and a small low spot (as struck) over the left side of the E in ONE. M-LDS with fine die rust showing in the obverse fields and the die chip on the loop of the 6 is gone. Called MS60 and tied for CC#3 overall but finest of the later die state in the Noyes census, his photo #20733. Bland says MS60+ and tied for CC#3. Our grade is MS63. PCGS Population 1; 1 finer in 66BN.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Richard Picker-Del Bland-Jon Hanson-Jack Collins, Bowers & Ruddy 1/25/83:541 (via Jon Hanson).
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$2,128 |
Lot 12 |
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1816 N-7 R3 PCGS graded MS66BN. PCGS graded MS-66 Brown. Lustrous golden medium brown with underlying faded mint color peeking through in protected areas. No spots, stains, or notable contact marks. The only defect, and it is barely visible, is a shallow planchet flake at the dentils over star 5. Early die state with exceptionally sharp details on the portrait and die clashmarks on both sides. Great eye appeal. Called MS63 choice and tied for CC#1 with one other piece in the Noyes census, his photo #21019. Bland says MS65 and stand alone CC#1 in his census. Our grade is MS64. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $3,000-UP.
Ex B. H. Collins-B. Max Mehl personal collection-T. James Clarke 1954.
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$13,800 |
Lot 13 |
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1816 N-8 R3 PCGS graded MS62BN. PCGS graded MS-62 Brown. Frosty medium brown with satiny luster covering the protected areas. A small spot of reddish chocolate toning on the bust tip and a few faint hairline scratches under the line below CENT are the notable defects. EDS, before any rim cud breaks on the obverse. The obverse is slightly misaligned to K-10 while the reverse is reasonably well centered on the planchet. Called AU50 and tied for CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #21244. Bland also says AU50 and has it tied for CC#4. Our grade is AU55. PCGS Population 1; 2 finer, 1 in 63BN, 1 in 65BN.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex J. P. Young, M. H. Bolender 9/8/51:279-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76-Del Bland.
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$1,208 |
Lot 14 |
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1816 N-8 R3 PCGS graded MS65BN. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. Choice lustrous bluish steel brown with considerable mint red showing on both sides, 10% on the obverse and 25% on the reverse. The fields are satiny and the eye appeal is outstanding. The only marks are some microscopic specks of darker toning around the date and stars 11-13, none visible without a strong glass. E-MDS with a thin rim cud break at stars 11-12. Struck very slightly off center to K-2. Called MS63 and finest known in the Noyes census (and the only mint state example in his census), his photo #20821. Bland also says this one is MS63 and finest known over a single MS60 on his list. Our grade is MS63+, close to MS64. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.
Ex Howard R. Newcomb, J. C. Morgenthau 5/16/45:494-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:77.
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$6,613 |
Lot 15 |
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1816 N-8 R3 PCGS graded MS63BN. PCGS graded MS-63 Brown. Choice glossy medium brown and light chocolate with satiny mint luster covering the protected areas. Faint peeps of faded mint color are peeking through in some of the protected areas on the reverse. Choice, virtually flawless surfaces. The only mark is a tiny, barely visible tick in the field midway between star 3 and the upper lip. Just a light touch of rub on the highest points from mint state. MDS with thin rim cud breaks at stars 11-12 and 8.5-10. The third rim cud break at stars 3-4 has not formed. Nicely struck except for minor weakness on the hairbuns and at the opposing leaves under IC in AMERICA. Called AU50 and tied for CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #35257. Our grade is AU55. PCGS Population 1; 1 finer in 65BN.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz 7/10/81-C. Douglas Smith 3/82.
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$1,553 |
Lot 16 |
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1816 N-9 R3 PCGS graded MS65RB. PCGS graded MS-65 Red & Brown. Choice frosty original mint red mellowing to light steel brown, more than half the original color remaining on the obverse and 15% on the reverse. Flawless except for a few inconsequential specks of darker toning scattered about both sides. A small spot of darker steel toning midway between stars 6 & 7 is the only spot visible without a strong glass, and the only contact mark is an equally insignificant tick on the right corner of the eye. MDS. Called MS65 and finest known by 5 points in the Bland census. Noyes says MS63 and finest known, his photo #20601. Our grade is MS64. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Dr. George P. French, B. Max Mehl FPL 1929, lot 380-T. James Clarke-B, Max Mehl 6/45:1714-Rodney T. Grove-Nofal/Kling, Cape Kennedy Medals 7/3/76:54-(via Jerry A. Bobbe)-C. Douglas Smith (Ted's note on the C. Doug Smith envelope says he got this piece in a trade with C. Douglas Smith at 11:43AM on 3/7/77 during the EAC Convention in Chicago. Ted gave up a 1798 S-173 ex Atwater:23 plus other considerations including a mint state 1816 N-9 with less mint color for this cent.) Doug and Ted could fit a lot of writing onto a 2x2 envelope!
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$6,900 |
Lot 17 |
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1817 N-1 R4 PCGS graded AU58. PCGS graded AU-58. Frosty chocolate and medium brown with satiny mint luster in protected areas. No spots or stains, only minor contact marks scattered over both sides. An elongated pinprick just right of the date is a good identifying mark. Late die state with a fine die crack from the bust tip to the dentils under star 1 and another from the tip of the coronet to the dentils over star 5. There is a fine but clear double profile along the back edge of the ear with similar doubling on the curl at star 13, both the result of die bounce. The reverse is slightly off center to K-1 while the obverse is centered on the planchet. Called AU50 and tied for CC#1 honors in the Noyes and Bland census lists, Noyes photo #21487. Our grade is AU50. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex New Netherlands Coin Co. #56, 6/28/62:541-C. Douglas Smith 1987-Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/88:298.
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$2,530 |
Lot 18 |
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1817 N-2 R3 PCGS graded MS64BN. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Frosty medium steel brown with choice satiny surfaces and excellent eye appeal. The only marks are a small spot of darker toning in the field before the forehead and a well hidden spot of dark steel toning nestled in the curl over star 13. E-MDS. A die crack extends from the rim down through the first S in STATES to the wreath (not yet extending to the O in ONE), but the crack from the bust tip to the dentils under star 1 has not formed. Ted noted on his envelope that this was the only mint state example known from the uncracked obverse die state (which is still true today according to the Noyes census). Called MS61 and CC#3 in the Noyes and Bland census lists, Noyes photo #21694. Our grade is MS62. PCGS Population 1; 1 finer in 66BN.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Milton A. Holmes, Stack's 10/5/60:1479-C. Douglas Smith-Stack's-Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/88:299-Tony Terranova 3/18/88.
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$2,875 |
Lot 19 |
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1817 N-2 R3 PCGS graded MS66BN. PCGS graded MS-66 Brown. Choice frosty bluish steel brown and chocolate. Faded mint color shows through in protected areas of the obverse while the reverse is a darker shade of chocolate brown mottled with lighter brown. The surfaces are quite attractive with satiny mint luster covering even the highest points of the design. The obverse is solidly in the gem category, but the uneven toning on the reverse keeps that side from a similar lofty rating. The only mark is a small spot of darker steel toning in the field off the tip of the chin. LDS with all the die cracks listed by Wright clearly present, including the bisecting crack on the reverse passing from F-A to NI. Called MS65 and finest known in the Bland census. Noyes says MS63 and tied for CC#1, his photo #21262. Our grade is MS64. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex M. H. Bolender 9/58:1456-Emanuel Taylor 10/60. (The Naftzger envelope also indicates an earlier provenance of "Mills #1291 and Newcomb", but these earlier owners are in doubt according to Del Bland).
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$3,335 |
Lot 20 |
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1817 N-3 R2 PCGS graded MS65BN. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. Highly lustrous light bluish steel brown. No spots or stains, only a few microscopic contact marks on the cheek and in the field before the portrait. Sharply struck E-MDS with a faint crack through the base of 181 but no "Mouse" break on top of the head under star 8. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #35809. Bland says MS60+ and tied for CC#6. Our grade is MS62. PCGS Population 2; none finer.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex J. P. Young, Barney Bluestone 9/29/45:689-T. James Clarke 10/54-Dr. James O. Sloss, Abe Kosoff, 10/21/59:125-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76-Del Bland 9/76.
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$2,070 |
Lot 21 |
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1817 N-3 R2 PCGS graded MS65BN. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. Very attractive lustrous bluish steel brown with choice, satiny surfaces. Hints of very faded mint color show through in a few places on the obverse. The obverse is choice in every respect but the obverse suffers slightly from a couple dark spots on the wreath ribbon and another in the leaves under the N in UNITED. These spots are well hidden and are not a significant distraction. MDS with a small "Peeking Mouse" break resting on the top of the head under the left side of star 8. Although this break is a precursor to the "Mouse" break that is forming, it looks more like a snake with the head to the left in this stage of its progression. Called MS60+ and tied for CC#8 in the Bland census. Noyes says MS60 net AU55 and tied for CC#15, his photo #20804. Our grade is MS60+. PCGS Population 2; none finer.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex J. P. Hale Jenkins, Henry Chapman 7/25/1922:1658-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 12/4/84:1562-C. Douglas Smith-Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/88:301-Tony Terranova 3/18/88.
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$2,185 |
Lot 22 |
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1817 N-3 R2 PCGS graded MS64BN. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Lustrous faded mint red mellowing to bluish steel and chocolate brown, about half the faded red remaining. There are several small spots of bluish steel toning sprinkled over the obverse, the largest of these at the curl under the hair bun. No notable signs of contact. MDS with a small "Peeking Mouse" break resting on the top of the head under the left side of star 8, the precursor to the full "Mouse" break that occurs soon after. Called MS60 and tied for CC#9 in the Noyes census, his photo #21442. Bland says AU55. Our grade is MS60+. PCGS Population 2; 2 finer in 65BN.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex New England Rare Coin Galleries 8/9/73-Jerry A. Bobbe-C. Douglas Smith-Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/88:303-Tony Terranova 3/18/88.
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$920 |
Lot 23 |
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1817 N-3 R2 PCGS graded MS64BN. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Choice lustrous bluish steel and chocolate brown. The surfaces are satiny and virtually flawless, only a few microscopic contact marks offering no distraction whatsoever. Late die state with the full "Mouse" break resting on top of the head below star 8. Called MS63 choice and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #20645. Bland says MS63 and tied for CC#3 but finest of those known with the full "Mouse" break. Our grade is MS63. PCGS Population 2; 2 finer in 65BN.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Gordon Wrubel 4/75-C. Douglas Smith 1987-Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/88:305.
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$3,680 |
Lot 24 |
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1817 N-4 R3+ PCGS graded MS64BN. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Glossy steel brown and chocolate with traces of slightly faded mint red remaining on the obverse. No spots or stains. A choice cent except for a short diagonal hairline scratch between the second S in STATES and the adjacent O in OF. Sharply struck MDS. The always present die crack through the base of the date has an additional die crack extending down to the dentils below star 1. Called MS62 choice and CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #21640. Bland says MS60+ and CC#4. C. Douglas Smith called this a "Beautiful, hypnotic cent" as noted on the collection envelope. Our grade is MS62. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Henry C. Hines-Dr. William H. Sheldon-C. Douglas Smith-Jerry A. Bobbe-C. Douglas Smith 4/85.
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$4,140 |
Lot 25 |
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1817 N-5 R3 PCGS graded MS64BN. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Lustrous light olive brown with faint overtones of reddish steel brown. A small spot of darker toning in the field off the chin and another hidden in the hair over the 7 in the date are the only notable marks. EDS with most of the dentils still clear. Called MS60 and tied for CC#4 in the Noyes and Bland census lists, Noyes photo #21772. Our grade is MS60. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Garry Fitzgerald 1/14/67-C. Douglas Smith 3/7/77. (This cent was part of the so-called "swap my horse and dog for you" trade between C. Doug Smith and Ted Naftzger that took place late at night during the 1977 EAC Convention in Chicago, as noted on the envelope.).
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$1,725 |
Lot 26 |
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1817 N-6 R1 PCGS graded MS65BN. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. Highly lustrous bluish steel brown and chocolate with 5% of the original mint color remaining on the obverse, 25% on the reverse. The surfaces are satiny and offer outstanding eye appeal. An area of slightly darker toning right of star 13 is the only mark visible without a glass, but a close examination also reveals a dull contact mark on the upper lip and another hidden in the hair below the left edge of star 8. Sharply struck EDS with delicate repunching visible at the bottom of the N in ONE and bottoms of the C & N in CENT. Called MS65 and tied for finest known in the Bland census. Noyes says MS62 and tied for CC#7, his photo #21728. Our grade is MS63. PCGS Population 2; none finer.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex T. James Clarke 1948-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76-Del Bland 9/76.
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$3,910 |
Lot 27 |
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1817 N-6 R1 PCGS graded MS65BN. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. Frosty medium brown and light chocolate with hints of faded mint color in a couple places around the portrait. The obverse is choice, virtually flawless, but the reverse has a few small splashes of darker toning, mostly at ICA. LDS with flowlines extending the outer points of the stars and dull die clashmarks at the N in CENT. Called AU50 in the Noyes census, his photo #20668. Out grade is MS60. PCGS Population 2; none finer.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Jack Collins, Bowers & Ruddy 1/25/83:559.
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$1,553 |
Lot 28 |
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1817 N-7 R3 PCGS graded MS66BN. PCGS graded MS-66 Brown. Highly lustrous bluish steel brown with delicate wisps of darker chocolate toning around the date and stars 1-2. The satiny mint luster covers the entire surface of both sides extending even to the highest points of the design. A truly gem cent offering superior eye appeal. MDS with a strong "Mouse" break resting on top of the head below star 8 plus a fine die crack arcing down from the tip of the nose toward star 2 and another up from the outer hair bun to the rim right of star 9. Minor doubling on the forehead and tip of the nose was caused by die bounce. Called MS65 and finest known by a wide margin in the Noyes and Bland census lists, Noyes photo #21164. Our grade is MS65. Ted noted on his envelope that this cent is "The Mouse that Roared." PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
Ex Peter Mougey, Thomas L. Elder 9/1/1910:101-Dr. George P. French, B. Max Mehl 1929 FPL, lot 390-Howard R. Newcomb, J. C. Morgenthau 5/16/45:501-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:86.
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$31,050 |
Lot 29 |
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1817 N-8 R2 PCGS graded MS64BN. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Lustrous light to medium brown. A small spot of dark toning at the dentils right of star 12 and a few microscopic contact marks in the obverse fields are the only defects, and they are trivial. Sharply struck EDS with hard, slightly reflective obverse fields. The reverse is frosty rather than reflective as that die was used in an earlier marriage to produce the Newcomb-7 variety. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #21296. Bland says MS60+ and tied for CC#5. Our grade is MS63. PCGS Population 2; 2 finer in 65BN.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Clarence S. Bement, Henry Chapman 5/29/1916:335-Henry Chapman-Albert D. Davis-Henry Chapman, 12/20/1916:97-Henry C. Hines-Dr. William H. Sheldon-Numismatic Gallery-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:87-C. Douglas Smith-Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/8:316.
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$2,070 |
Lot 30 |
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1817 N-8 R2 PCGS graded MS65BN. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. Highly lustrous bluish steel brown with faded mint color in protected areas of the obverse. No spots or stains, only a few light contact marks, including a dull nick under the E in CENT. Satiny mint luster covers both sides and the eye appeal of this cent is excellent. Sharply struck EDS. Called MS65 and tied for CC#1 in the Bland census. Noyes says MS63 and tied for CC#1, his photo #21435. Our grade is MS64. PCGS Population 2; none finer.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex B. Max Mehl collection-T. James Clarke 1954.
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$2,530 |
Lot 31 |
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1817 N-8 R2 PCGS graded MS64BN. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Frosty light golden brown with hints of sea green overtone and delicate tiny wisps of darker chocolate toning mixed in on both sides. A small swipe of this darker toning joins the tops of the 17 in the date. E-MDS. There are fine die flowlines covering the obverse fields but the tiny lump right of the date remains visible and the "Mouse" break on top of the head has not started to form. Called MS60 and tied for CC#7 in the Noyes census, his photo #21700. Bland says MS60+ and tied for CC#5. Our grade is MS60. PCGS Population 2; 2 finer in 65BN.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Robert L. Hughes (Metropolitan Rare Coin Galleries, Inc.)-Dr. Bob Shalowitz 1983-Jim McGuigan 10/83-C. Douglas Smith-Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/88:317-Tony Terranova 3/18/88.
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$2,185 |
Lot 32 |
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1817 N-8 R2 PCGS graded MS65BN. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. Highly lustrous light bluish steel brown with sea green overtones. Excellent eye appeal and only trivial marks. These include a small wisp of darker toning between the bust tip and star 1 and another under the left end of the line below CENT. A tiny, barely visible struck-through line (from a piece of lint on the die) is located on the nose up from the nostril). MDS with a tiny "Finger Mouse" break slanting up from the top of the head below the left edge of star 8. This is the early stage of a larger break to come later. The slightly depressed area in the field below star 5 has started to show as well, a result of uneven die wear that grows more prominent in later die states. Called MS65 and tied for CC#1 overall in the Bland census. Noyes says MS61 and tied for CC#3 overall, his photo #20673. However, this is the finest of the "Finger Mouse' die state in both census lists. Our grade is MS63. PCGS Population 2; none finer.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex M. L. Kaplan 1/1951-Jerry Kolar 3/74-Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz 1974-Jerry A. Bobbe 6/79 (who called this "My all-time favorite 1817, from Shal at $900 in '74").
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$2,875 |
Lot 33 |
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1817 N-8 R2 PCGS graded MS64RB. PCGS graded MS-64 Red & Brown. Very lustrous light to medium bluish steel brown with 15% of the mint color showing on both sides. The surfaces are satiny and offer excellent eye appeal. Close to gem except for a reddish chocolate spot at the top of star 12, a microscopic speck of carbon resting against the forehead, a barely visible scuff over the 8 in the date, and a tiny speck of fine carbon nestled against the leaf below the E in UNITED. Late die state with the "Finger Mouse" break on top of the head fully developed. The slightly rough depression in the field below star 5 is fully developed as well, a result of uneven die wear. Called MS61 and tied for CC#3 overall in the Noyes census, his photo #28778. Bland says MS60+ and tied for CC#5. However, this piece is listed as the finest known of the late die state with the full "Finger Mouse" break in both census lists. Our grade is MS63. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Moskovitz-Quality Sales Corp., 2/1977:1282-Jack Collins, Bowers & Ruddy 1/25/83:562 (via Jon Hanson).
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$2,875 |
Lot 34 |
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1817 N-9 R2 PCGS graded MS66BN. PCGS graded MS-66 Brown. Highly lustrous frosty sea green with a hint of light bluish steel. There is a spot of lighter tan toning on star 6, a speck of chocolate brown toning right of the date, another at the tip of the chin, and a few microscopic ticks on the cheek. None of these marks is at all distracting and the eye appeal is outstanding, which is why PCGS assigned such a lofty grade to this cent. Sharply struck EDS with several nearly vertical die polish lines in the field before the portrait and no hint of the "Mouse" break on top of the head. Ted's envelope for this cent includes a comment that C. Douglas Smith called this cent the "King of all Greenies", which is understandable. Called MS63 and tied for CC#2 in the Bland census. Noyes says MS62 and CC#4. Our grade is MS63. PCGS Population 3; none finer.
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.
Ex Henry C. Hines-Dr. William H. Sheldon 1950's-C. Douglas Smith-Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/88:323-Tony Terranova 3/18/88.
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$35,650 |
Lot 35 |
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1817 N-9 R2 PCGS graded MS66BN. PCGS graded MS-66 Brown. Highly lustrous medium brown and light chocolate. A dull, barely visible contact mark on the earlobe and a bit of slightly darker toning inside the bottom of the second S in STATES are the only notable marks, and they do not affect the outstanding eye appeal of this cent. MDS with fine die flowlines covering the fields on both sides but no hint of the "Mouse" break on top of the head. There is a narrow but sharp and easily visible double profile from the tip of the coronet down to the throat, the doubling nearly continuous except for along the bridge of the nose. Additional doubling can be found on ONE CENT and along portions of the wreath (all from die bounce). Called MS60+ and tied for CC#6 in the Bland census. Noyes says MS61 and tied for CC#5. Our grade is MS63. PCGS Population 3; none finer.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Walter Allen collection (Scotland), New Netherlands Coin Co. #44, 6/54:191-Emanuel Taylor 10/60.
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$3,335 |
Lot 36 |
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1817 N-9 R2 PCGS graded MS66BN. PCGS graded MS-66 Brown. Highly lustrous light bluish steel brown with hints of very faded golden tan faded down from mint color on the reverse. Fabulous eye appeal, a gem cent in every respect. The only marks, and they are trivial in every sense of the word, are a tiny elongated pinprick over star 4 and a tick close under the left edge of the E in ONE. Late die state with the full "Mouse" break resting on top of the head below star 8. As John Wright mentions in his book on the middle date cent series, this "Mouse" break is the one that most closely resembles its namesake with the head facing left and the tail trailing off to the right with a larger body between. Called MS65 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #20544. (The piece Noyes has tied with this one was owned by Ted Naftzger, but Ted felt that piece was inferior to this one and he sold it in 1989.) Bland also says MS65 but he has this one alone as CC#1. Our grade is MS65 choice. PCGS Population 3; none finer.
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.
Ex Thomas P. Warfield, Associated Coin Auction Co. 10/28/55:424-B. M. Douglas-Elliot Landau, New Netherlands Coin Co. #52, 12/58:125-Emanuel Taylor 10/60.
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$9,775 |
Lot 37 |
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1817 N-10 R1 PCGS graded MS65BN. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. The obverse is lustrous chocolate brown with bluish steel overtones and small splashes of slightly lighter brown toning mixed in. The reverse is frosty medium brown with slightly darker steel brown highpoints. A small spot of darker chocolate brown toning on the left upright of the N in CENT is the only notable mark. MDS with a tiny rim cud break connecting two dentils at star 2 and several small die chips down from the dentils right of the second S in STATES (apparently caused by a small screw that damaged the reverse die during this marriage). Called MS63 choice and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #28838. Bland says MS60 and tied for CC#4. Our grade is MS62. PCGS Population 2; none finer.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex J. P. Young, Barney Bluestone 9/29/45:692-Chris Petersen-Jon Hanson-Jack Collins, Bowers & Ruddy 1/25/83:565-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/86:472.
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$2,128 |
Lot 38 |
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1817 N-10 R1 PCGS graded MS65BN. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. Highly lustrous olive and bluish steel. The surfaces are satiny and virtually flawless offering outstanding eye appeal. The only mark is a barely visible speck of slightly darker toning at the dentils left of star 4. Late die state with a clear rim cud break at star 3. The small lumps (caused by the small screw that was impressed into the reverse die) right of the second S in STATES are dull but visible. Called MS62 and CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #21860. Bland says MS60+ and tied for CC#3. Considered to be the finest of the late die state in both condition census lists. Ted's envelope has this notation in his distinctive green ink: "This is the best N10 I have ever seen." Our grade is MS64. PCGS Population 2; none finer.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex H. C. Miller-Judge Joseph Sawicki, Stack's 2/27/54:630-Emanuel Taylor 10/60-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., Abe Kosoff 10/61:417.
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$2,128 |
Lot 39 |
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1817 N-11 R1 PCGS graded MS64BN. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Frosty golden light brown with delicate overtones of sea green and light bluish steel. The fields are satiny and lustrous offering excellent eye appeal. Just a few minor marks, including a small wisp of slightly darker toning in the field above star 12 and faint traces of an old fingerprint under TA in STATES, plus a tiny nick on the bottom of the bust tip. Sharply struck EDS showing sharp recutting on the N in CENT and crisp dentils on both sides. Called MS62 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #20588. Bland says MS60+ and tied for CC#2. Our grade is MS62. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Sternberg, M. H. Bolender (Mail Bid Sale) 3/2/56:1617-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:91.
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$2,460 |
Lot 40 |
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1817 N-12 R3 PCGS graded MS63BN. PCGS graded MS-63 Brown. Choice glossy light chocolate brown with lustrous frosty lighter steel brown toning in protected areas. Virtually flawless surfaces, just a hint of friction on the highest points from mint state. A small spot of darker chocolate brown toning at the lower junction of the T & E in UNITED is the only mark. E-MDS with a thick die crack connecting the tops of the 1 & 7 in the date and a die crack inside the top of the adjacent 8, but the radial crack from star 1 to the dentils has not formed. The upper part of the hair bun and the opposing leaves under IC in AMERICA are not fully struck, as always on this variety. Called AU55 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #28791. Bland says AU55 and tied for CC#3. Our grade is AU55. PCGS Population 2; none finer.
Estimated Value $3,000-UP.
Ex Charles M. Williams, Abe Kosoff 11/16/1950:272-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76-Del Bland 9/76.
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$5,750 |
Lot 41 |
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1817 N-12 R3 PCGS graded MS63BN. PCGS graded MS-63 Brown. The obverse is glossy light tan faded down from mint color while the reverse is lustrous mint red mellowing to light steel brown, more than half the red remaining. The only marks are a few small spots of chocolate brown toning, including one at star 12 and another touching the hair under star 8. E-MDS but slightly later than the preceding lot. A fine radial die crack now extends down to the dentils from star 1. The upper part of the hair buns and opposing leaves under IC in AMERICA are softly struck, as always on this variety. Called MS60 and tied for CC#1 in the Bland census. Noyes says MS60 net AU55 and tied for CC#2. Our grade is MS60, but the reverse grades a solid MS63. PCGS Population 2; none finer.
Estimated Value $3,000-UP.
Ex Howard R. Newcomb, J. C. Morgenthau 5/16/45:506-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/84:92.
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$6,613 |
Lot 42 |
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1817 N-12 R3 PCGS graded AU58. PCGS graded AU-58. Glossy medium brown and darker chocolate, the right half of both sides the darker of the two colors. Frosty lighter steel brown toning shows in the protected areas and there are no notable contact marks or spots. A shallow low spot caused by debris on the die shows in the field at the bust tip. M-LDS with the obverse die cracks strong. A small internal cud break extends the left side of star 1 and the area outlined by die cracks at stars 1-3 is starting to sink as a retained cud. Not highly ranked in the overall condition census for the variety but finest known of the later die state according to the Noyes census. Called AU50 net EF40 in the Noyes census, his photo #20808. Bland says AU50. Our grade is AU50. PCGS Population 1; 2 finer in 63BN.
Estimated Value $3,000-UP.
Ex J. R. Grellman-C. Douglas Smith-Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/88:340 (where it realized $8250).
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$7,763 |
Lot 43 |
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1817 N-13 R1 PCGS graded MS65BN. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. Highly lustrous light bluish steel brown with faded mint color peeking through in some of the protected areas. The surfaces are satiny and quite attractive, void of any stains or spots. A small nick on the browlock and a dull diagonal contact mark on the right edge of the mouth are all that keep this cent from gem status. MDS. Called MS60 and tied for CC#6 in the Noyes census, his photo #20557. Our grade is MS63. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex George W. Merritt 1/1879-Lorin Parmelee-Judge Thomas L. Gaskill, New Netherlands Coin Co. #50, 12/57:1353-Emanuel Taylor 10/60.
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$1,898 |
Lot 44 |
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1817 N-14 R1 PCGS graded MS65BN. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. Glossy steel brown and chocolate with lustrous frosty lighter golden brown and faded mint red in protected areas. No spots, stains, or contact marks. Early die state, most likely not part of the famous Randall Hoard of mint state cents discovered following the US Civil War. In fact, Ted's envelope contains a note in his handwriting stating "Neat cent, def. not part of the Randall Hoard. Best struck and nicest surface seen." The upper part of the hair bun and opposing leaves under IC in AMERICA are not fully struck up, as usual for this variety. Called MS65 choice and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #20865. Our grade is MS63+. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Henry C. Hines-Dr. William H. Sheldon-C. Douglas Smith-Jerry A. Bobbe 6/79.
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$1,668 |
Lot 45 |
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1817 N-14 R1 PCGS graded MS63BN. PCGS graded MS-63 Brown. Lustrous golden light brown blending to light chocolate with faded mint color remaining in protected areas of the reverse. There are a few microscopic ticks on the cheek, a faint diagonal hairline in the field under the chin, and a spot of slightly darker reddish chocolate brown toning in the field over star 11. MDS, the usual Randall Hoard die state with most of the obverse dentils worn off the die. Called MS60 and tied for CC#9 in the Noyes census, his photo #35249. Our grade is MS60. PCGS Population 1; 1 finer in 65BN.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Dr. James O. Sloss 9/58 (misattributed as N-4).
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$2,070 |
Lot 46 |
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1817 N-15 R4 PCGS graded MS64BN. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. The obverse is lustrous golden light brown blending to light chocolate on the highpoints with hints of very faded mint color showing through in the fields while the reverse is a slightly darker bluish steel brown and light chocolate. No distracting marks, just a few microscopic specks of darker toning and trivial ticks visible only with the aid of a strong glass. A speck of reddish carbon just right of star 6 is the best identifying mark. MDS with delicate die clashmarks on both sides of the portrait. The repunching at the bottoms of ON in ONE and the N in CENT is clear. Called MS62 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #21082. Bland says MS60+ and finest known as well. Only two are known in mint state, the other grading MS60. Our grade is MS62. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $3,000-UP.
Ex F. C. C. Boyd, New Netherlands Coin Co. #50, 12/7/57:1359.
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$3,450 |
Lot 47 |
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1817 N-16 R1 PCGS graded MS65BN. 15-Star Obverse. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. Lustrous golden brown with slightly darker bluish steel brown and light chocolate overtones on the reverse and faded mint color in protected areas. Virtually flawless surfaces. A small, faint spot of slightly darker toning midway between the eye and star 5 and a speck of fine carbon at the right edge of the E in STATES are the best identifying marks, and they do not affect the outstanding eye appeal of this cent. E-MDS with fine die flowlines in the fields but prior to the small rim cud break at AM in AMERICA. Called MS60 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #21656. Bland says MS60+ and tied for CC#4 in his census. Our grade is MS63. PCGS Population 1; none finer.
Estimated Value $10,000-UP.
Ex Henry C. Miller, Thomas L. Elder 4/13/1917:837-Henry C. Hines-Dr. William H. Sheldon-Homer K. Downing, 1952 ANA Sale 8/18/52:2145.
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$50,600 |
Lot 48 |
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1817 N-17 R4 PCGS graded AU55. PCGS graded AU-55. Glossy olive and dark steel brown with slightly lighter steel brown highpoints. No roughness or significant marks, but the color is darker than you like to see for a higher grade cent. The best identifying mark is a small vertical nick down from the left foot of the N in ONE. EDS but not quite the earliest for the variety. A fine die crack joins the bases of D-ST but there is no crack down from the first T in STATES to the wreath. Called VF35 and tied for CC#8 in the Bland census. Noyes says VF25 and tied for CC#11. Our grade is VF35. PCGS Population 2; none finer.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Henry C. Hines-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76-Del Bland 9/76.
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$2,875 |
Lot 49 |
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1817 N-17 R4 VF25. VF-25. Sharpness near EF40 but there are several small patches of shallow reddish corrosion at stars 9-12 and MERIC. Otherwise the surfaces are perfectly smooth and display only a few light contact marks. Glossy chocolate brown with mint frost in protected areas on both sides. E-MDS with the bisecting reverse die crack clear and the die crack from the right pendant of the first T in STATES reaching down to the middle of the O in ONE, but the right top of that T has not started to rise toward the rim. Called VF30 and tied for CC#13 in the Bland census. Noyes says net VF20, his photo #35551. Our grade is net VF25.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Howard R. Newcomb-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76-Del Bland 9/76.
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$1,150 |
Lot 50 |
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1817 N-17 R4 PCGS graded AU55. PCGS graded AU-55. Glossy dark chocolate and olive brown. No spots or stains. The only significant mark is a small dig on the lower half of the 8 in the date. Sharply struck MDS with the right top of the first T in STATES clearly raised toward the rim above but without an additional die crack up to the dentils from the top of the E in STATES. Called VF30 and tied for CC#8 in the Noyes census, his photo #28788. Bland says VF35 and tied for CC#8. Our grade is VF35. PCGS Population 2; none finer.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex U. S Coin Co. 7/13/1916-Frank Hussey, New Netherlands Coin Co #54, 5/23/60:1508.
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$2,645 |
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