Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 57

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Large Cents 1849-

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 740		1853 N-26 R2. NGC graded MS-66 Brown. Very attractive lustrous chocolate and bluish steel with traces of faded mint color showing on both sides, mostly on the reverse. Sharply struck and nearly flawless offering outstanding eye appeal. The notable marks are a speck of dark toning on the neck near the lower curl and a tiny pinscratch between the end of the wreath ribbon and the adjacent U in UNITED. EDS, die state a. The fine die lines of the earliest state are clear. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#4 overall but finest of the early state in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $400-UP. Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 9/04:1123 (via Don Valenziano)-Phyllis Thompson. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $949
Lot 741		1853 N-28 R4-. MS-60. Repunched 1. Lustrous light chocolate and steel brown with peeps of faded mint color visible in a couple places on the obverse. A speck of greenish verdigris shows under star 5 and a tiny struck-through line passes through the left side of the 8 in the date (where a tiny piece of wire or cloth fiber was stuck to the die). Otherwise this cent is choice. MDS, die state b. The repunching is still clear under the peak of the 1. Tied for CC#7. Removed from a PCGS slab graded MS63BN (PCGS label included). Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex Henry T. Hettger-2005 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 4/23/05:507. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $529
Lot 742		1853 N-28 R4-. AU-50. Repunched 1. Sharpness very close to mint state but there is a dull scrape on the eyebrow, across the lower edge of the bust, and on the letters of ONE and EN in CENT. The scrapes do not break the toning and the cent still offers mint state appeal to the unaided eye. Lustrous light chocolate and bluish steel with generous traces of original mint red remaining on the reverse. MDS, die state b. Dull but clearly visible die lines extend from the dentils at stars 4 & 12, and the repunching on the 1 is still obvious under the peak. Removed from an ANACS slab graded MS61 Brown (ANACS label included). Estimated Value $150-UP. Ex Alan Flowers 8/2000-Phyllis Thompson. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $276
Lot 743		1853 N-28 R4-. EF-45. Repunched 1. Sharpness near mint state but lightly cleaned and retoned frosty dark olive and steel with light golden brown and tan toning covering the protected areas on both sides. A light pinscratch extends from the lower part of the neck to star 13 and another is located in the field off the chin, but neither is distracting. Nicely struck E-MDS, die state b early. Repunching is visible at the peak and base of the 1 and dull die lines extend from the dentils at stars 2, 4, and 12. Estimated Value $100-UP. From the Phyllis Thompson collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 744		1853 N-29 R3. MS-60. Frosty medium brown and light chocolate with generous traces of slightly faded mint red showing on both sides. The only marks are a small spot of very fine carbon over the right top of the 5 and a tiny pinprick between the E & D in UNITED. MDS, die state b. The fine die lines from the neck are gone but the die lines from the dentils at stars 1-2 are still visible. Removed from an NGC slab graded MS63 Brown (NGC label included, and it shows that attribution). Comes with a nice provenance. Estimated Value $200-UP. Ex Denis Loring 4/14/88-Wes Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/98:433-J. R. Frankenfield, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/17/01:1798-Mike Bristow 1/03-Phyllis Thompson. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $480
Lot 745		1853 N-33 R2+. AU-50. Repunched 1. Choice glossy light chocolate brown with underlying cartwheel luster covering the fields and protected areas. A flawless cent with mint state eye appeal and very light friction on the highpoints. A tiny tick on the lower right part of the 8 is a good identifying mark, but you need a strong glass to see it. LDS, die state b. The repunching left of the base of the 1 is gone. Estimated Value $150-UP. Ex Henry Chapman-unknown-Stack's 3/98:209-Harry W. Colborn, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/05:1945 (via Don Valenziano)-Phyllis Thompson. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $230
Lot 746		Pair of Scarce to Rare 1853 Varieties. Includes N-31 MDS (b) VF20, and N-32 M-LDS (b) VF30. Both are very slightly sharper with minor marks but excellent color and eye appeal. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $100-UP. Both from the Phyllis Thompson collection. View details	Realized $150
Lot 747		Group of Seven 1853 Cents grading VF35 to EF40. Includes N-3 LDS (c), N-4 Repunched 3 EDS (a), N-15 MDS (b), N-17 Repunched 1 MDS (b), N-20 Repunched 53 MDS (b), N-24 E-MDS (a), and N-30 EDS (a). Most are very slightly sharper with minor marks. A nice group. Lot of 7 coins. Estimated Value $200-UP. All from the Phyllis Thompson collection. View details	Realized $552
Lot 748		Group of Five 1853 Cents grading VF20 to VF30. Includes N-8 MDS (b), N-16 E-MDS (a), N-18 MDS (b), N-19 Repunched 853 MDS (b), and N-27 EDS (a). Some are slightly sharper with minor defects but all are a decent glossy brown or chocolate. Lot of 5 coins. Estimated Value $100-UP. All from the Phyllis Thompson collection. View details	Realized $196
Lot 749		1854 N-2 R1. MS-62. Frosty light olive and bluish steel with 25% of the planchet showing faded mint red, mostly on the obverse. No spots or stains. The notable marks are a small, curved struck-through line from the right side of star 6 and a shallow planchet flake on the rim over the I in AMERICA, both defects as struck. Nicely struck EDS, die state a. The N-2 die variety is nearly always poorly struck, especially at the coronet over LIB. This piece is nearly fully struck, one of the best seen, showing only minor weakness on the coronet tip. Tied for CC#5. Removed from an NGC slab graded MS64RB (NGC label included). Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex Dale Anderson-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/98:749-Doug Bird 10/2000-Evan Kopald. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $483
Lot 750		1854 N-2 R1. MS-60. Lustrous light olive and bluish steel brown with generous traces of mint color remaining on both sides. Satiny mint frost covers the planchet and this cent is choice except for a shallow low spot in the field off the chin and another under star 7. These were caused by debris stuck to the die. A speck of darker toning near the dentils above star 10 is the best identifying mark. MDS, die state b early. The die line across the bottom of the N in ONE is gone and the small lump over the left top of the N in CENT is barely visible. Estimated Value $150-UP. Ex Dr. Bob Shalowitz-David Skaggs 8/01-Phyllis Thompson. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $276
Lot 751		1854 N-3 R1. AU-55. Frosty light chocolate and steel. Excellent eye appeal. No spots or stains, just a few microscopic marks. The notable ones are a tiny vertical nick right of the nostril and a pair of small pinpricks under the earlobe. EDS, die state a. The fine die line slanting through star 6 to the hair is visible. Removed from a PCGS slab graded MS62 Brown (PCGS label included). Estimated Value $100-UP. From the Phyllis Thompson collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $228
Lot 752		1854 N-5 R3. NGC graded MS-64 Brown. Repunched 18. Lustrous olive and dark bluish steel with 15% of the slightly mellowed mint red remaining, mostly on the reverse. Frosty and very attractive, void of any spots or stains and displaying only a few trivial contact marks. The only notable defects are a very light scrape across stars 5 & 6 and a faint hairline scratch under CENT. LDS, die state c. The dentils are weakly impressed, especially on the obverse. The repunching over the 1 is gone and the repunching over the 8 is dull and barely visible. The die clashmark of the earlier state at the left top of the O in ONE is gone and a new clashmark inside the top of that E has formed. The late die state probably played a role in the folks at NGC and Heritage misattributing this piece as the rare N-28, which shares this obverse die in a later state, and this incorrect attribution is noted on their slab label. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#2 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex Heritage 6/3/04:5090 (where misattributed as N-28)-Chris McCawley, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 9/5/04:1127 (via Don Valenziano)-Phyllis Thompson. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $920
Lot 753		1854 N-6 R1 NGC graded MS65 Brown. NGC graded MS-65 Brown. Frosty steel and light chocolate brown with 5-10% of the mint red remaining, mostly on the reverse. Satiny and attractive, nearly choice except for a few tiny specks of darker toning scattered over the portrait and a dull contact mark on star 10 plus a similar mark near the dentils below that star. M-LDS, die state b late. There is a tiny lump close under the tip of the nose and the die lines at the dentils near star 2 are faint but still visible. Our grade is MS60+, tied for CC#3 of the die variety in the Grellman census. The attribution is noted on the NGC label. Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 9/10/06:732 (via Don Valenziano)-Phyllis Thompson. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $720
Lot 754		1854 N-7 R2. NGC graded MS-64 Red. CAC Approved. Repunched 1 & 4. Bright original mint red just starting to mellow to bluish steel brown on the highpoints, 85% of the original color remaining. There is a small planchet flake on the rim right of star 11, a tiny nick on the rim under the 4, and a speck of darker toning on the cheek under the eye. M-LDS, die state b. The repunching left of the base of the 1 is weak, but the repunching at the 4 is gone. A shallow low spot (from debris on the die) covers much of the neck, as usual on this die state, and a smaller low spot is located at EN in CENT. Our grade is MS65. CC#1 for the variety. The next best is the MS64 example from the Naftzger collection, and it has far less mint color (our sale 9/7/2009:1194). Estimated Value $2,500-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,760
Lot 755		1854 N-8 R1. MS-62. Lustrous bluish steel and chocolate brown with at least 15% of the mint red showing. The only marks are a few very light nicks or short scuffs on the chin and a short vertical hairline scratch over star 1. Otherwise this cent is absolutely choice in every respect. Nicely struck E-MDS, die state a. The fields are satiny, just starting to show microscopic radial die flowlines. Removed from a PCGS slab graded MS64 Red & Brown (PCGS label included). Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex Bill Yates-Tom Reynolds 2/22/97-Evan Kopald (via Chris McCawley) 6/06-Phyllis Thompson. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $529
Lot 756		1854 N-9 R2. AU-50. The so-called Dartboard Obverse variety. Choice glossy chocolate and steel brown with satiny mint luster covering the fields and protected areas on both sides. A couple tiny peeps of mint color can be found on the reverse. A faint splash of darker chocolate toning near the dentils at stars 12-13 is the only notable mark. Great eye appeal for the grade. MDS, die state c early. A very shallow low spot covers the upper part of the neck, which is typical for this variety, and a fine die flowline reaches from the left end of the base of the 1 to a space between dentils below. The 1 punched into the right side of the ear is obvious and part of the 8 is visible right of the Y. Estimated Value $100-UP. Ex Doug Bird 1/03-Phyllis Thompson. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $391
Lot 757		1854 N-11 R2. MS-60 Plus. Lustrous light bluish steel brown with a hint of sea-green in the mix. The satiny mint frost is unbroken and this cent offers outstanding eye appeal for the grade. A choice example except for a spot of very fine carbon on the front edge of the eyeball. This spot is well hidden and is very easy to overlook, but it counts anyway. MDS, die state b. The fields are covered with fine roughness from radial die flowlines caused by die wear. Tied for CC#13 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $250-UP. Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions 7/31/93:392-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/1/98:758-Chris McCawley, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/7/2000:2338-Chris McCawley 6/2/2001-Evan Kopald (via Chris McCawley) 6/06-Phyllis Thompson. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $483
Lot 758		1854 N-12 R2. NGC graded MS-64 Brown. Repunched 1. Very attractive lustrous light olive and chocolate with 10% of the mint color showing on both sides. Virtually flawless except for the usual shallow low spot on the neck and another around CEN in CENT (both caused by debris on the die). The only marks, and they are barely visible, are two tiny ticks in the dentils over star 6. A choice example. MDS, die state b. The repunching under the base of the 1 is dull but remains visible while the fields are covered with fine radial die flowlines. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#3 honors among the business strikes of this variety. Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex Dr. Wallace Lee, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/2001:1353 (via Don Valenziano)-Phyllis Thompson. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $456
Lot 759		1854 N-13 R4. AU-50. Sharpness near mint state but this cent was lightly cleaned and has been retoned frosty olive and dark steel with traces of mellowed red in protected areas, mostly on the reverse. No spots or stains, and the only notable contact marks are a couple light nicks on the rim at the bottom of the reverse. E-MDS, die state b early. The die lines at S-OF are gone but the line up from the dentils under the right side of the 5 is clear. A shallow low spot covers the neck and most of the cheek, as often found on this variety. Estimated Value $80-UP. Ex R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/86:1387-John D. Wright, 2006 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 5/6/06:485 (via Don Valenziano)-Phyllis Thompson. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 760		1854 N-16 R2+. MS-63. Repunched 1. Lustrous bluish steel and olive brown with mellowed mint red covering 15% of the obverse while traces of underlying faded mint color show on the reverse. Satiny mint frost covers the planchet covering even the highest points of the design. Great eye appeal. The only marks are a dull, barely visible horizontal nick on the cheek left of the earlobe and a tiny splash of reddish chocolate toning on the rim over IT in UNITED. M-LDS, die state c. The repunching on the 1 is gone. CC#2 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $200-UP. Ex Bill Bright-Wayne Anderson-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/02:1326-McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 1/04:1599-Tom Reynolds, Bowers & Merena 11/9/06:321 (via Don Valenziano)-Phyllis Thompson. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $661
Lot 761		1854 N-17 R1. MS-60 Plus. Lustrous light chocolate brown with tiny peeps of faded mint color showing on both sides. The only marks are some tiny, very faint splashes of slightly darker toning in the field around stars 6 & 7, a shallow low spot that covers the neck and chin (caused by debris stuck to the die), and a tiny nick on the rim at the bottom of the reverse. Rare EDS, die state a, with tiny lines from the dentils at stars 2-4 and sharp die polishing lines through NITED. Tied for CC#9 honors for the variety but CC#3 of the early die state. Estimated Value $250-UP. Ex Doug Bird-Walter Dudgeon, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 9/21/98:1801 (via Don Valenziano)-Phyllis Thompson. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $403
Lot 762		1854 N-18 R3+. MS-62. Frosty light chocolate and steel brown with 20% of the mint red remaining, mostly on the reverse. Excellent luster and eye appeal. Just a few trivial marks, including a faint spot of darker toning on the lower point of star 12 and a couple microscopic ticks on the cheek and chin. M-LDS, die state c. The die lines at the E in ONE are gone. Tied for CC#5 in the Grellman census. Removed from an NGC slab graded MS65 Brown (NGC label included). Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex Teletrade 6/06-Phyllis Thompson. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $661
Lot 763		1854 N-19 R3. NGC graded MS-64 Brown. Lustrous light chocolate and bluish steel brown with generous traces of original mint red showing on both sides. Excellent eye appeal, just a hint of rub on the highest points from mint state. The notable marks are a very shallow low spot on the jaw (caused by debris on the die), a small nick in the dentils over the first T in STATES, and a tiny diagonal nick under the E in CENT. These marks are trivial but can help identify this cent. MDS, die state b, with the usually seen arcing die crack that crosses the upper part of the obverse. Our grade is AU58, CC#8 in the Grellman census. The attribution is noted on the NGC label. Estimated Value $200-UP. Ex 2000 ANA Convention bourse-Phyllis Thompson. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $483
Lot 764		1854 N-21 R2. AU-55. Repunched 185. Choice lustrous chocolate brown. Outstanding eye appeal, virtually flawless in every respect. A faint spot of very fine carbon just right of star 3 is the best identifying mark. LDS, die state c. The repunching under the 185 is faint but remains visible, strongest under the base of the 1. Estimated Value $100-UP. From the Phyllis Thompson collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $324
Lot 765		1854 N-23 R2. AU-58. Lustrous golden brown with chocolate brown toning on the devices and peeps of faded mint color in a few of the protected areas on the obverse. A tiny splash of reddish chocolate toning inside the top of the first S in STATES is the only notable mark. Just the slightest hint of friction on the highest points from mint state. E-MDS, die state a late. The fine die line up from star 11 is faint but remains visible. Estimated Value $150-UP. Ex Tom Reynolds 3/96-Harry W. Colborn, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/05:1964 (via Don Valenziano)-Phyllis Thompson. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 766		1854 N-25 R3. MS-64. Choice lustrous light chocolate and olive brown with bluish steel overtones. A third of the obverse shows underlying faded mint color while only 5% of the mint color remains visible on the reverse. The surfaces are satiny and the attractive mint frost covers even the highest points of the design. This cent offers outstanding eye appeal, very close to gem. Finding an identifying mark presents a challenge, even with a strong glass. A microscopic planchet chip in the dentils over the D in UNITED is the best candidate for this purpose. M-LDS, die state b. Both sides show die clashmarks, strongest at the chin. A beautiful cent, tied for CC#5 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex Doug Bird-Walter Dudgeon, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 9/21/98:1803 (via Don Valenziano)-Phyllis Thompson. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $978
Lot 767		1854 N-26 R3. EF-45. Glossy medium brown and light chocolate with satiny mint frost showing in the protected areas. Close to AU50 but there are some light contact marks on the obverse, including a trio of nicks over the bust tip and another under star 8. MDS. Estimated Value $75-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $109
Lot 768		1854 N-28 R5. VF-25. Attractive glossy chocolate brown. Smooth and problem-free. Just a few trivial contact marks consistent with the grade, including a dull nick at the dentil tips just over star 2. Estimated Value $50-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 769		Quartette of 1854 Cents grading EF40 to EF45. Includes N-1 MDS (b), N-20 MDS (b), N-22 M-LDS (b), and N-26 MDS. The last is near mint state sharpness but recolored while the other 3 are choice. A nice group. Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value $200-UP. All from the Phyllis Thompson collection. View details	Realized $460
Lot 770		Group of Five 1854 Cents grading VF30 to VF35. Includes N-4 E-MDS (a), N-7 MDS (b), N-10 LDS (e), N-14 MDS (b), and N-27 M-LDS (c) with the reverse rotated 75 degrees CW. A couple are very slightly sharper with minor defects but overall this is an attractive group. Lot of 5 coins. Estimated Value $150-UP. All from the Phyllis Thompson collection. View details	Realized $276
Lot 771		Pair of Scarce to Rare 1854 Varieties. Includes N-11 EDS (a) VF20 and N-28 MDS (b) VF20. The first is a very rare die state of a relatively common die variety while the second is the rarest die variety of the year. Both are attractive glossy light chocolate brown. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $50-UP. Both from the Phyllis Thompson collection. View details	Realized $204
Lot 772		Quartette of 1854 Cents grading F15 to VF25. Average grade is VF20. Includes N-10 E-MDS (b), N-16 LDS (c), N-24 LDS (b), and N-29 LDS (c). Most are slightly sharper with minor defects. Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value $50-UP. All from the Phyllis Thompson collection. View details	Realized $173
Lot 773		1855 N-2 R2+. AU-58. Frosty medium brown and light chocolate. Satiny mint luster cover the protected areas on both sides. A tiny splash of darker olive toning near the dentils under star 4 is the only mark. Very close to mint state. E-MDS, die state b, with die lapping lines visible at stars 10 & 11. A bit softly struck on the coronet over LIB, as usual on this variety. Tied for CC#8. Estimated Value $100-UP. Ex 1995 ANA Bourse-Phyllis Thompson. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $230
Lot 774		1855 N-4 R1. PCGS graded MS-65 Red & Brown. Lustrous mint red fading to steel brown on the highpoints, about 75% of the planchet displaying mint color. Great eye appeal, although a glass reveals some of the usual microscopic specks of darker toning scattered over both sides. A small spot of carbon under the U in UNITED is the best identifying mark. EDS, die state a, before any die cracks or rim cuds on the reverse. Our grade is MS64. Estimated Value $800-UP. Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 9/21/98:1808 (via Don Valenziano)-Phyllis Thompson. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,006
Lot 775		1855 N-4 R1 PCGS graded "Genuine". Frosty medium brown with reddish tan toning in protected areas, possibly from a light chemical cleaning long ago. No spots or stains. The only marks are a small planchet flake on the bottom of the neck above the first 5 in the date, a minor scrape on the rim under the 85, and a light rim bruise at the first T in STATES. Nicely struck EDS, die state a, the usual hoard die state for this variety. Our grade is MS60. Estimated Value $150-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $196
Lot 776		1855 N-4 R1. AU-58. Single Rim Cud on Reverse. Glossy light chocolate brown with frosty luster covering the fields and protected areas on both sides. Just the lightest touch of rub on the highpoints from mint state. The only marks are small wisps of darker olive toning above and below star 4. Rare LDS, die state c, with a rim cud break over the E in STATES. The cud is strong, clearly outlined on both ends. Not in the overall condition census for the variety but tied for CC#5 of those known with the single rim cud. Estimated Value $150-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 777		1855 N-4 R1. EF-40. Four Rim Cuds on Reverse. Glossy light to medium chocolate brown with frosty luster covering the protected areas, especially on the reverse. There are a few light nicks on the upper part of the neck and a couple spots of darker olive brown toning on the rim at stars 4 & 5. Otherwise this cent is choice and very close to EF45. LDS, die state f, with four strong rim cud breaks over STATES. The cud breaks are bold, as strong as they come for the die state. The die crack over OF that outlines the final rim cud is not present. A very nice example of this impressive die state. Estimated Value $75-UP. Ex Jean Woodhull 2000-Phyllis Thompson. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $180
Lot 778		1855 N-7 R1. AU-58. Frosty steel brown and light chocolate with peeps of mint color remaining on the reverse. Nicely struck and very attractive for the grade with mint state eye appeal. A faint splash of slightly darker toning at star 5 and a tiny nick on the rim at star 3 are the best identifying marks. E-MDS, die state b. The small lump over the left edge of the N in CENT is barely visible. Estimated Value $150-UP. From the Phyllis Thompson collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $299
Lot 779		1855 N-8 R2+. AU-58. Lustrous light chocolate and steel with darker steel brown toning on the highpoints and a tiny peep of mint red showing on the reverse. Very close to mint state. A small rim nick under star 1 and another at star 3 are the only notable marks. MDS, die state b. Estimated Value $200-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $483
Lot 780		1855 N-9 R1. AU-55. Italic 55 with Knob-on-Ear. Very attractive glossy medium brown and light chocolate with satiny mint frost covering the protected areas on both sides. No spots or stains, only very light friction on the highpoints of the design. Great eye appeal. There is a dull, light nick on the front edge of the neck and a tiny pinprick near the dentils under the wreath stem. MDS, die state d early. The knob break under the T in LIBERTY is partially raised. Estimated Value $250-UP. Ex Chris McCawley 2/98-Dennis Mendelson, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 9/21/98:1817-Phyllis Thompson. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $316
Lot 781		1855 N-9 R1. MS-62. Italic 55 with Knob-on-Ear. Lustrous steel brown and chocolate with 10% of the mint red remaining, mostly on the reverse. Excellent eye appeal, close to choice. The notable marks are a dull vertical nick on the front of the neck, a spot of darker chocolate toning in the field before the nose, and a splash of very slightly darker chocolate toning at ES in STATES. MDS, die state d. The knob break under the T in LIBERTY is clearly raised, but it has more to go before it becomes fully developed. A beautiful example of this popular "Redbook" variety. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Stuart MacDonald, Heritage 1/11/97:5388-Chris McCawley-Dennis Mendelson, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 9/21/98:1813-Phyllis Thompson. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $949
Lot 782		1855 N-9 R1. EF-40 Plus. Italic 55 with Knob-on-Ear. Attractive glossy medium brown. Close to EF45 but there are a few tiny nicks on the obverse, including a small, dull nick right of the corner of the eye. Otherwise this piece is absolutely choice for the grade and the eye appeal remains excellent. MDS, die state d. The knob break at the top of the ear is strong and raised well above the level of the surrounding details. A nice example of the popular "Knob-on-Ear" variety, and the strong knob is a big plus. Removed from an ANACS slab graded AU55 (the ANACS label is included, and it shows the attribution). Estimated Value $50-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $219
Lot 783		1855 N-9 R1. EF-40. Italic 55 with Knob-on-Ear. Glossy light chocolate brown with darker olive brown toning on the highest points on the obverse, particularly on the knob break. Frosty lighter golden brown and tan toning shows in the protected areas on both sides. No notable signs of contact. M-LDS, die state f, with the knob break under the T fully raised and the branch under the adjacent Y partially raised. A nice example of the variety with a bold knob. Estimated Value $100-UP. Ex 1991 FUN Show bourse-Phyllis Thompson. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $196
Lot 784		Trio of 1855 N-9 Knob-on-Ear Cents. Includes three different die states: EDS+ (b early) VF25, E-MDS (c) VF35+, and MDS (d) VF35. The first has minor cracks but no knob break, the second has the knob outlined by cracks but not yet raised, and the third has the knob starting to rise. A decent trio. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $100-UP. All from the Phyllis Thompson collection. View details	Realized $368
Lot 785		1855 N-10 R1. AU-55. Italic 55. A mint state cent that was very lightly burnished and retoned glossy dark olive and steel with frosty light steel brown toning in protected areas. A tiny carbon spot resting on the right top of the D in UNITED is the only notable mark. EDS+, die state c, with star 6 missing due to a die clog and star 1 is only partially visible due to another clog that extends from that star to the bust tip, the so-called 11 and 1/2-star die state. Estimated Value $100-UP. Ex Jerry Wysong 1999-Phyllis Thompson. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $230
Lot 786		1855 N-12 R1. MS-62. Lustrous bluish steel and olive brown with 10% of the mint color remaining on the obverse, traces on the reverse. This cent is choice except for a faint spot of reddish carbon in the field before the lips. M-LDS, die state b. Tied for CC#8. Estimated Value $250-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $414
Lot 787		Pair of 1855 Cents grading EF40 to EF45. Includes N-1 EDS (a) and N-6 M-LDS (b). Nice examples of these scarce die varieties. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $100-UP. Both from the Phyllis Thompson collection. View details	Realized $196
Lot 788		Group of Five 1855 Cents grading VF25 to VF35. Average grade is VF30+. Includes N-3 E-MDS (a), N-7 M-LDS (c), N-13 E-MDS (a), N-13 M-LDS (b), and N-13 LDS (b). A couple are very slightly sharper with minor defects. A decent group. Lot of 5 coins. Estimated Value $100-UP. All from the Phyllis Thompson collection. View details	Realized $288
Lot 789		1856 N-1 R1. NGC graded MS-64 Red & Brown. Italic 5. Frosty olive and steel brown with 25% of the slightly faded mint color remaining on both sides. This cent is lustrous and choice except for a small carbon spot just right of the nostril, a dull nick on the rim over star 4, and another on the rim at star 11. Nicely struck MDS, die state b. The fine die lines over UN are gone but there are no rim cud breaks on the reverse. Our grade is MS62. Estimated Value $250-UP. Ex Teletrade 7/04-Phyllis Thompson. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345

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