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Sale 54
Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction
| The Ted Naftzger Collection - 1850-1851 |
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Lot 1068 |
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1851 N-29 R2 PCGS graded MS66 Red & Brown. First 1 Repunched. Frosty mint red fading to steel and light olive with nearly a third of the mint color remaining, mostly on the obverse. A faint splash of slightly darker brown toning at the L in LIBERTY and a very fine scuff along the dentil tips over S-OF-A are the only marks worthy of mention, and they are not at all distracting. E-MDS, die state a. The repunching under the base of the first 1 is dull but still visible and the die line at the throat remains clear. Called MS64 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30451. 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).
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| Realized
$2,300 |
Lot 1069 |
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1851 N-30 R2 PCGS graded MS66 Red & Brown. Very attractive and highly lustrous mint red mellowing to bluish steel and light olive brown on the highpoints. The obverse retains 90% of the slightly faded mint color while the reverse is more faded and shows about two-thirds of the subdued red. This cent is flawless, or at least as close as you could reasonably expect to come to that with a copper cent this old. A small, faint spot of darker bluish steel toning midway between stars 11 & 12 is the only identifying mark. M-LDS, die state b late. The dies are heavily worn and flowlined, especially the obverse, but several of the tiny points up from the top of ENT remain visible. Called MS66 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30549. Our grade is MS66, CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Abe Kosoff 12/9/52:914.
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| Realized
$3,910 |
Lot 1070 |
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1851 N-30 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Lustrous bluish steel and light olive with hints of underlying very faded mint color showing through on the reverse. A small splash of reddish steel toning in the curls over the 8, a faint horizontal scratch over star 12, and a patch of reddish chocolate toning under the C in AMERICA are the only marks. M-LDS, die state b late. The dies are heavily worn, especially the obverse, but several tiny points up from the top of ENT remain visible. Called MS63 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #30552. Our grade is MS63, CC#3 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Virgil Brand-Elliot Landau, New Netherlands Coin Co. 12/13/58:166-Dorothy Nelson (the "TAD" collection), Stack's 2/4/76:172-Stack's 3/18/86:886 (via Tony Terranova).
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| Realized
$1,093 |
Lot 1071 |
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1851 N-31 R3+ PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Lustrous bright mint red fading to steel brown on the highpoints, at least 80% of the red still showing. Tiny splashes and spots of dark steel toning are scattered over both sides, including one inside the bottom of the first S in STATES. A very thin nick in the field under the left edge of star 7, a dull horizontal nick or planchet chip on the jaw, and a short struck-through line (caused by a piece of wire on the die) close below the outer section of the hairbun are the notable marks. Nicely struck EDS, die state a, with a short spur to the left from the left side of star 2. The crude "W" scratched into the die left of the earlobe is clear. While it is common to call this a "W on cheek variety," chances are good that these are simply a few lines inadvertently left in the die as it was being prepared in the mint, and the lines just happen to form what looks like that letter. Regardless, this is a beautiful cent. Called MS66 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30500. Our grade is MS64+, close to MS65, and CC#3 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $750-UP.
Ex New Netherlands Coin Co. 6/27/62:617.
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| Realized
$1,495 |
Lot 1072 |
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1851 N-31 R3+ PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Glossy chocolate and dark steel brown with underlying very faded mint red covering at least 20% of the planchet, mostly on the obverse. The surfaces are lustrous and offer excellent eye appeal. Just a few microscopic marks, including a tiny spot of dark olive brown toning on the right top of the R in AMERICA. Nicely struck LDS, die state c. The spur from star 2 is gone, as is the die line at NE in ONE, and a tiny lump has been added nestled inside the right top of the T in CENT. The crude "W" on the cheek left of the earlobe is visible. Called MS62 and tied for CC#4 in the Noyes census, his photo #30550. Our grade is MS62, tied for CC#5 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex New Netherlands Coin Co. 6/19/58:1280.
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| Realized
$1,006 |
Lot 1073 |
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1851 N-33 R4 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. First 1 Repunched. Very attractive and highly lustrous bluish steel and light olive brown with subtle overtones of sea green added to the mix. A faint spot of reddish brown toning in the field over star 2 and some lighter brown toning in protected areas at the top of the wreath are the best identifying marks. M-LDS, die state b. The fine repunching along the base of the first 1 is visible but the additional repunching farther below the left end of the base of that 1 is gone. Very shallow low spots caused by debris on the dies cover the lower half of the neck and the field under ENT in CENT. Called MS64 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30896. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#2 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Willard C. Blaisdell 9/76 (via Del Bland).
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| Realized
$776 |
Lot 1074 |
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1851 N-34 R4 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Heavily Blunted Devices Variety. Mellowed mint red faded to olive and steel on the devices, about half the faded mint color remaining on both sides. The only defect worthy of any consideration is a very shallow planchet lamination between star 10 and the rim at the right, as struck. This is a very curious die variety as both dies are heavily blunted on every device except for the date, which is normal and sharply defined. It is obvious that these dies were improperly prepared and then allowed to rust before the date was added and they were placed into service following a polishing to smooth out the fields. This obverse die was later mated with a different (normal, not blunted or rusted) reverse to strike the N-40 variety, which is rare, while the blunted N-34 reverse die was discarded. At a glance you might think this cent is damaged in some way, but it is virtually as struck and represents one of the very finest known from this die pair. EDS, die state a, with fine die polishing lines above TES-OF. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31131. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Doug Bird 9/5/88-Wes Rasmussen 2/92 (via Bob Grellman).
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$1,553 |
Lot 1075 |
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1851 N-35 R5+ PCGS graded AU58. Glossy chocolate and light olive brown. Nicely struck with just a few notable marks. These include a small rim nick right of star 13 and a thin diagonal pinscratch high on the neck. EDS, die state a. Rim cud breaks show at NIT and MER, and the fields on the reverse are covered with fine die finishing lines. Called EF40 and tied for CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #31428. Our grade is EF40+, tied for CC#2 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex Bruce A. Morgan-Chris McCawley 5/10/90-Wes Rasmussen 2/92 (via Bob Grellman).
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$2,013 |
Lot 1076 |
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1851 N-36 R5+ PCGS graded AU58. Attractive glossy light chocolate brown with frosty lighter steel brown toning in protected areas and darker steel on the highpoints. Nice eye appeal, just a few minor nicks scattered over the obverse and a splash of darker chocolate brown toning at ENT in CENT into the wreath at right. There are a couple light rim bruises at the bottom of the reverse, but these are barely visible in the slab. EDS, die state a. The fields on the reverse are covered with fine vertical die polishing lines. Called VF30 and CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #30597. Our grade is EF40, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Bob Grellman 10/5/91 (in trade for early state 1853 Newcomb-21).
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| Realized
$2,415 |
Lot 1077 |
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1851 N-37 R4 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Glossy light chocolate and steel brown with frosty mint luster covering the protected areas. No marks other than a nick hidden in the dentils under the 5. A very light touch of rub on the highest points from mint state. Excellent eye appeal. M-LDS, die state c. The field is rising around the legend outside the wreath as that die fails. Called MS62 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30700. Our grade is AU58, tied for CC#4 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Chris McCawley (as RVM) 10/87.
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| Realized
$575 |
Lot 1078 |
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1851 N-38 R1 PCGS graded MS66 Red & Brown. Beautiful and highly lustrous bluish steel and light olive brown with 15% of the mint red remaining on the obverse, 30% on the reverse. Nearly flawless, only a tiny spot at the bust tip and a couple microscopic contact marks left of star 12 from perfect. LDS, die state b. The lines and points at EN in CENT present in earlier states are gone, only a tiny point down from the left top of that E remaining to assist with the attribution. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30895. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Julian Leidman, American Auction Association 11/11/72:897-Del Bland 2/7/73.
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$1,955 |
Lot 1079 |
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1851 N-39 R3 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Very attractive lustrous olive brown and chocolate faded down from mint red with nearly a third of the planchet showing underlying faded mint color, mostly on the reverse. The only mark of any significance on this piece is a splash of reddish chocolate toning at the bottom of star 13. Sharply struck EDS, die state a early. The small bar defect near the dentils over star 3 is strong and numerous sharp points extend from the inner and main curls. Called MS63 and tied for CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #30847. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#4 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Ex Stack's 5/30/75:600 (via C. Douglas Smith).
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$1,150 |
Lot 1080 |
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1851 N-39 R3 PCGS graded MS66 Brown. Highly lustrous light chocolate brown with subtle overtones of bluish steel in the fields and 15% of the mint color remaining, mostly on the reverse. Great eye appeal and only a few minor marks. These include a dull nick in the hair under the R in LIBERTY and several small spots of darker toning scattered over the obverse. E-MDS, die state a. The small bar in the field near the dentils over star 3 is dull but easily visible and some of the points from the inner and main curls remain visible as well. Called MS64 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30450. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#4 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $750-UP.
Ex G. M. Patterson, Kagin's 5/6/88:1286 (via Doug Bird).
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$1,725 |
Lot 1081 |
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1851 N-39 R3 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Highly lustrous mellowed mint red shifting to light olive and steel on the devices. A quarter of the mint color remains on the obverse and nearly two-thirds on the reverse. A small nick on the front edge of the neck is the only mark and this cent offers outstanding eye appeal. LDS, die state b. The dies are worn and the bar over star 3 is gone. Called MS64 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30699. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Abe Kosoff 12/9/52:913.
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| Realized
$2,875 |
Lot 1082 |
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1851 N-40 R5+ PCGS graded MS62 Red & Brown. Heavily Blunted Obverse Die. Mint red fading to olive and chocolate on the devices, at least half the planchet showing mint color. There are traces of old fingerprints on both sides (that's where most of the toning comes from). Otherwise this cent has only a few trivial marks, including a faint scuff in the field between the chin and star 2 and a speck of dark toning on the right edge of the lower loop of the 8. This obverse die was first used in the N-34 marriage, and every detail except for the date was heavily blunted prior to its use to strike cents (first N-34, then N-40). The exact cause for the blunting is not known, but it is severe and consistent. The reverse die used in this N-40 marriage is normal; sharp and properly detailed throughout its use in 4 different marriages (N-43, N-40, N-36, and N-9 in that order). This is a great cent that went underappreciated by the folks at PCGS, perhaps due to the unusual obverse die. EDS. Called MS64 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30601. Our grade is MS63+, close to MS64, and tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex Anderson Dupont, Stack's 9/24/54:960-Doug Bird 7/87.
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$2,990 |
Lot 1083 |
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1851 N-41 R4 PCGS graded MS66 Brown. Lustrous chocolate and steel with underlying faded mint color showing through on the reverse. The surfaces are covered with satiny mint frost and the eye appeal of this cent is outstanding. The only marks are a thin nick in the dentils right of star 9 and a splash of reddish chocolate toning in the dentils at TA in STATES. LDS, die state c, with a small lump on the rim over ME in AMERICA. Called MS63 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30755. Our grade is MS63, CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
Ex 1989 Georgia Numismatic Association auction, Mid American Rare Coin Auctions 5/26/89:14-Bob Grellman 4/26/91.
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$2,530 |
Lot 1084 |
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1851 N-43 R5 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Bright mint red fading to light olive and bluish steel on the highpoints with 75% of the original color remaining. The luster and eye appeal of this cent are superb. The only marks, and they are truly insignificant but can help identify this piece, are a tiny struck-through line off the tip of the nose and another very thin horizontal one in the field over star 4, both as struck, plus a tiny tick on the upper right point of star 7. None of these marks is visible without the aid of a good glass. Sharply struck EDS, die state a. Sharp die lines extend from the dentils at stars 1-2 and 13 reaching the date from both sides. The fields on both side are smooth and very slightly reflective thanks to the new, nicely polished dies. A premium example of a tough die variety. Called MS66 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30701. Our grade is MS66, CC#1 in the Grellman census.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
Ex Auction '87 (Paramount) 7/31/87:8-Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/88:659.
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$3,795 |
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