Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 81

The Pre-Long Beach Sale

Liberty Cents

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 371		1843 N-16 R4 Mature Head VF30. Slightly glossy dark olive brown and steel. No roughness or verdigris. A shallow planchet chip on the rim at star 5 and a dull vertical nick close before the upper lip are the only notable marks. Estimated Value $100-UP. Ex Tom Reynolds-Eric Fix. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $247
Lot 372		1843 N-17 R5 Mature Head VG8. Glossy chocolate brown and steel. Smooth surfaces, void of any corrosion or verdigris. Only minor marks consistent with the grade including a thin vertical nick on the rim at star 5. EDS. Estimated Value $80-UP. Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/2004:1455-Tom Reynolds-Eric Fix (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $53
Lot 373		1843 N-17 R5 Mature Head VF30+. Sharpness near EF45 but there are too many small nicks scattered over both sides for the higher grade. The notable ones are located in the field before the chin and mouth. A small rim nick left of the first S in STATES can help identify this cent. Frosty steel brown and light chocolate with traces of satiny mint luster in protected areas. EDS. Tied for CC#3 honors in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $800-UP. Discovered by Rick DeSanctis. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,763
Lot 374		1844 N-1 R1 Repunched 1. NGC graded MS-63 Brown. Frosty steel brown and chocolate with lighter brown and tan toning in protected areas. No spots or stains. The only marks are a tiny pinprick in the middle of the jawline and another on the front edge of the neck. M-LDS, die state d. Narrow rim cuds show under the 1 and the repunching at the base of that 1 is still clear. Our grade is AU55. Pop 26; 35 finer, 24 in 64, 10 in 65, 1 in 66. Estimated Value $500-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $617
Lot 375		1844/81 N-2 R2 44 over Inverted 18. PCGS graded AU-55. CAC Approved. Frosty bluish steel brown and light chocolate fading to darker chocolate brown in protected areas. No spots or stains, only a few trivial contact marks. The notable marks are a couple fine hairline scratches in the field between stars 2 & 3 and a small planchet flake nestled between star 1 and the dentils (as struck). Nicely struck EDS, die state a. The 844 over inverted 184 is obvious on all 3 digits. A rare die state for this popular "Redbook" variety. Our grade is EF45. The 1844/81 feature is noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 4; 10 finer. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,293
Lot 376		Trio of 1844 Cents. Includes N-2 R2 Overdate 44 over 81 (actually an inverted 18) MDS (b) VF20, N-3 R2 Repunched 18 M-LDS (d) with clear rim cud breaks from star 7 to star 9 VF30, and a second N-3 R2 Repunched 18 M-LDS (d) F15. All are slightly sharper but recolored. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details	Realized $270
Lot 377		Trio of 1844 Cents with Significant Rim Cuds. Includes N-3 R2 LDS (die state e with a strong rim cud break from star 9 down to just above star 11) VF20 net F15 for minor nicks, N-5 R1 LDS (die state d with a strong rim cud break from under the 18 to star 1) VF35 net VF30 for a few stains, and N-7 R2 LDS (die state c with a strong rim cud break at star 1) EF40 net F12 for light corrosion. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $75-UP. View details	Realized $153
Lot 378		Trio of 1844 Cents grading VF30 to VF35. Includes N-4 R2 E-MDS (b), N-6 R3+ LDS (e), and N-7 R2 EDS (a). All are nice glossy brown and chocolate offering excellent eye appeal. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details	Realized $306
Lot 379		Trio of 1845 Cents, all Scarce Die Varieties. Includes N-1 R4 MDS (b) VF30, N-3 R4 M-LDS (c) VF30, and N-7 R5 MDS (b) F15. The last 2 are very slightly sharper with minor defects. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details	Realized $200
Lot 380		Trio of 1845 Cents grading EF40 to EF45. Includes N-2 R1 EDS (a), N-5 R1 LDS (b), and N-13 R2 MDS (a). An attractive group. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $200-UP. View details	Realized $447
Lot 381		Quartet of 1845 Cents grading VF25 to VF35. Includes N-4 R1 E-MDS (b), N-6 R2 E-MDS (b), N-8 R1 MDS (b), and N-12 R3 M-LDS (c). A couple are slightly sharper with minor marks but all are glossy brown and chocolate. Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details	Realized $294
Lot 382		1845 N-9 R2 VF30. Sharpness EF40 or slightly better but recolored glossy chocolate and darker steel brown. The only marks are a few small nicks on the face and a dull but rather strong rim nick at the A in STATES. Rare LDS, die state c, with a clearly defined rim cud break under the end of the wreath ribbon. A decent example of this rare die state, tied for CC#11 honors in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $176
Lot 383		1845 N-10 R2 EF45+. Slightly sharper but there two thin nicks on the cheek right of the nostril. Otherwise this cent is choice. Frosty light to medium chocolate brown and steel. Satiny mint luster covers the fields and protected areas on both sides. Very close to AU50. MDS, die state b, with 3 die cracks from the top of the E in UNITED to the dentils above. Estimated Value $200-UP. An eBay purchase 10/11/2007-Eric Fix. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $270
Lot 384		1845 N-11 R3 EF45. Frosty light chocolate brown and steel. No spots, stains, or notable signs of contact. A choice cent for the grade, just a few trivial ticks from flawless. E-MDS, die state a. A thin rim cud break reaches from below star 3 up to the bottom of star 4. Estimated Value $150-UP. Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/23/2007:2289-Eric Fix (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $881
Lot 385		1845 N-13 R2 VF25. Attractive glossy medium chocolate brown with lighter brown toning in protected areas. Smooth surfaces with only trivial contact marks, none visible without a glass. The best identifying mark is a very fine planchet lamination along the bottom of S-OF-A (as struck). Extremely rare LDS, die state f. A long, clearly defined rim cud break extends clockwise from right of star 12 to the bottom of star 3, and a second bold rim cud break shows from CA to the stem tip. Only 3 examples are known in this die state. A very important piece for the specialist. Estimated Value $400-UP. Ex Roger Lyles-R. D. Simonson 7/20/2006-Eric Fix. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $646
Lot 386		1845 N-13 R2 G6. Sharpness F15 or a bit better but there are several very strong nicks on the obverse and the surfaces are covered with minor roughness. No verdigris. Slightly glossy dark olive and steel. Very rare terminal die state (TDS) with a rim cud from right of star 12 clockwise to just below star 3 and another over ERICA clockwise to below the ribbon loop. The cuds are clearly defined on both sides. Nearly 20 are known in this terminal die state, but not all of those have the cud breaks as strong as they are on this example. Estimated Value $100-UP. Ex Chris McCawley 4/3/1998-Robert F. Laforme-Eric Fix. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $76
Lot 387		1845 N-15 R4+. PCGS graded AU-58. Glossy medium brown and light chocolate with traces of faded mint red showing in protected areas on both sides. A light rim nick over the U in UNITED and another over the first T in STATES are the only notable marks. Rare EDS, die state a, with sharp horizontal die lines from the curl over star 13. Our grade is AU50, tied for CC#7 overall but finest known of the early die state. The attribution is shown on the PCGS label. Pop 1; 2 finer, 1 in 63, 1 in 64. Estimated Value $200-UP. Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 2/10/2008:1588-Adam Mervis, Heritage 1/10/2014:2270-Eric Fix. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $470
Lot 388		1845 N-15 R4+ EF40. Five points sharper but there is a dull pinprick on the cheek left of the earlobe and a couple tiny rim nicks at ST in STATES. Glossy light chocolate brown and steel. Satiny mint frost covers the fields and protected areas giving this cent excellent eye appeal. LDS, die state b. Near the lower end of the expanded condition census for this tough die variety. Estimated Value $100-UP. From the Eric Fix Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $247
Lot 389		Trio of Tough Die Varieties, 1845 & 1848. Includes 1845 N-1 R4 EDS VF20, 1848 N-32 R5 MDS VF20 net G6 for fine corrosion, and 1848 N-33 R5- MDS VG10. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details	Realized $200
Lot 390		1846 N-1 R1 Repunched 18. PCGS graded MS-62 Brown. Frosty light chocolate brown and steel. No defects, just a hint of friction on the highest points. E-MDS, die state b, with a fine die crack through the date and most stars. The repunching on the 18 is sharp. Our grade is AU55. Estimated Value $250-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $376
Lot 391		Trio of 1846 Cents with Repunched Date grading VF30 to VF35. Includes N-1 R1 M-LDS (c), N-2 R2 E-MDS (b), and N-3 R2 M-LDS. A couple are slightly sharper with minor defects. All have at least one digit of the date showing repunching. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details	Realized $306
Lot 392		1846 N-3 R2. PCGS graded AU-58. Choice glossy medium brown and light chocolate. Mint frost covers the protected areas on both sides. Very attractive, just a few trivial ticks from flawless. A spot of slightly darker reddish brown toning at the hair under star 8 is the best identifying mark. Rare M-LDS, die state c, with a rim cud break over ES in STATES. The margins of the rim cud are clear but not strong. Our grade is AU50. Tied with one other example for second finest known of the die state in the Grellman census. Pop 1; 5 finer, 3 in 63, 2 in 64. Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex Cliff Kolbus, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 7/31/1993:77-J. R. Grellman, Jr., 2008 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 5/10/2008:562-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth-2014 EAC Sale 5/3/2014:279 (the Grellman collection envelope and all 3 lot tickets are included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $400
Lot 393		1846 N-3 R2 VF30. Attractive glossy medium brown and light chocolate. Nice for the grade, just a few trivial marks from choice. Rare M-LDS, die state c, with a rim cud break over ES in STATES. CC#9 of those known with the single reverse cud break. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $129
Lot 394		1846 N-3 R2 VF25. Sharpness EF40 but covered with very fine granularity. No marks or verdigris. Chocolate and olive brown. Rare M-LDS, die state c, with a clearly defined rim cud break over ES in STATES. Tied for CC#11 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $100-UP. From the Eric Fix Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $94
Lot 395		1846 N-3 R2 VF30. Five points sharper with a few too many minor contact marks on the face and neck for the higher grade, none notable. Glossy steel brown and light chocolate. Rare LDS, die state e, with rim cud breaks at TES and OF. Both rim cuds are clear. Tied for CC#13 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $80-UP. Ex Tom Hart 4/1/2011-Eric Fix. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $141
Lot 396		1846 N-3 R2 VF25. Sharpness close to mint state but covered with uniform microscopic porosity. No marks or verdigris. Frosty olive brown and steel. Rare LDS, die state h, with a series of rim cud breaks at TATES-OF-A, M. All the rim cuds are clearly defined. CC#11 for the die state in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $75-UP. From the Eric Fix Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $59
Lot 397		1846 N-4 R1 Boldly Repunched Date VF35. Five points sharper but there is a light rim bruise under the 6 in the date and a tiny rim bruise at star 5. Otherwise the surfaces and eye appeal are excellent. Glossy chocolate brown and steel with frost in protected areas on the reverse. Rare LDS, die state d, with a rim cud break under the 18. Tied for CC#11 in the Grellman census for this die state. Removed from an ANACS slab graded AU50 (ANACS label #2365520 included, and it shows the attribution). Comes with a nice provenance. Estimated Value $100-UP. Ex Lester Merkin-John D. Wright 3/1978-unknown-Jack Robinson, Superior 1/29/1989:1274-J. R. Frankenfield, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/17/2001:1324-Mike Fraser-William D. Simonson 8/30/2005-Eric Fix. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $188
Lot 398		Pair of 1846 Cents grading EF45. Includes N-4 R1 Boldly Repunched Date E-MDS (b) and N-9 R2 LDS (b). Both are very slightly sharper with minor marks but excellent eye appeal. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $150-UP. Both are from the Eric Fix Collection. The N-9 is previously from Harry W. Colborn, McCawley & Grellman/Superior 5/2005:1762-McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/31/2010:550 (both lot tickets included). View details	Realized $447
Lot 399		1846 N-5 R2 Repunched Date VF25. Sharpness AU55 but dark and covered with fine to moderate granularity. No marks or verdigris. M-LDS, die state d, with a strong rim cud break at TA in STATES. CC#12 of those known to Grellman with the single rim cud. The repunching under the base of the 1 is still clear. Estimated Value $50-UP. Ex Barbara Kollar 7/28/2011-Eric Fix. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $106
Lot 400		1846 N-5 R2 Repunched Date F12. Sharpness VF30 but there are patches of fine corrosion on both sides, strongest at ITED. No marks but there are a few small specks of verdigris. Partly frosty chocolate brown and steel mixed with reddish brown. LDS, die state f, with a series of rim cud breaks over TATE. The margins of the cuds are clear but not strong. CC#7 of only 8 known in this die state according to the Grellman census. The repunching at the bottom of the 1 & 8 is visible. Estimated Value $50-UP. From the Eric Fix Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $247
Lot 401		Trio of 1846 Cents grading VF30 to VF35. Includes N-5 R2 Repunched Date E-MDS (b), N-11 R1 Medium Date EDS (a), and N-12 R1 Tall Date EDS (a). All are slightly sharper with minor defects. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details	Realized $306
Lot 402		Quartet of 1846 Cents. Includes N-6 R1 Repunched 46 EDS (a) VF20, N-13 R4 Tall Date with Repunched 1 EDS (a) VF20 net F15 for recoloring, another N-13 LDS (c) with the reverse rotated 45 degrees CW (extremely rare with a rotated reverse) F12 net G4 for corrosion, and N-18 R1 M-LDS (e) VF25. Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details	Realized $317
Lot 403		1846 N-7 R3 EF40. Attractive glossy medium brown and light chocolate. A spot of dark toning at the junction of the bust and front edge of the neck is the best identifying mark. LDS, die state d, with a strong rim cud break from under the 6 to star 13. A nice example of this tough die state. Tied for CC#8 honors for the die state in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $200-UP. Ex Tom Reynolds-Eric Fix. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $400
Lot 404		1846 N-8 R1. PCGS graded MS-62 Brown. Choice frosty medium chocolate brown. Satiny mint luster covers the protected areas on both sides. A very attractive cent but we have downgraded it from mint state thanks to a well-hidden scratch under ITE in UNITED. Sharply struck EDS, die state a. Our grade is AU58. The attribution is shown on the PCGS label. Pop 1; 1 finer in 63. Estimated Value $200-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $517
Lot 405		1846 N-10 R4 VF25. Sharpness EF40 but there are numerous nicks on the obverse including a strong one right of star 6. The only other significant mark is a patch of reddish verdigris on the rim off the end of the wreath stem. Otherwise the surfaces are a nice glossy medium chocolate brown. Rare LDS, die state b, with a clearly defined rim cud from below star 3 to star 7. Tied for CC#7 of those known with the rim cud in the Grellman census. Removed from a PCGS slab graded AU Details, Damage (PCGS label included). Estimated Value $100-UP. Ex Chris McCawley 5/1989-John R. Grellman, Jr.-Stuart MacDonald, Heritage 9/11/1997:5319-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth 5/2014-Eric Fix. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $294
Lot 406		Trio of Scarce Varieties of 1846 grading VF20 to VF25. Includes N-10 R4 EDS (a), N-15 R4 M-LDS (c), and N-16 R5- Tall Date EDS (a). A couple are slightly sharper with minor marks. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details	Realized $235
Lot 407		1846 N-12 R1 Tall Date F12. Sharpness VF30 but covered with fine porosity. No marks but there are several tiny specks of raised verdigris on the obverse. Dark steel and olive brown. Rare LDS, die state f, with a rim cud break from star 2.5 to star 5. The margins of the cud are clear. CC#11 for this rare die state in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $60-UP. Ex Robert Dunfield 5/16/2008-Eric Fix. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $94
Lot 408		1846 N-12 R1 Tall Date VF20. Five points sharper but there are specks of glue or some similar substance scattered over the obverse, none visible without the aid of a glass. Glossy medium brown fading to chocolate brown in protected areas. A couple small splashes of reddish brown toning at the eye are good identifying marks for this cent. Rare LDS, die state h, with a clearly defined rim cud break from star 2 to star 5 plus another one from star 5 to star 6. Tied for CC#5 honors for the die state in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $100-UP. Ex G. Lee Kuntz, Superior 10/6/1991:533-J. R. Grellman, Jr. 7/2006-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr.-Chris McCawley-Eric Fix. The Kuntz lot ticket is included. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $212
Lot 409		1846 N-12 R1 Tall Date VG7. Sharpness F15 but covered with fine to moderate roughness, strongest on the reverse. No verdigris, and the only mark is a rim nick under the 8 in the date. Slightly glossy chocolate brown and steel. Rare LDS, die state i, with clearly defined rim cuds from star 1 to star 5 and another from star 5 to star 6. Tied for CC#15 of those known to Grellman in this die state. Estimated Value $50-UP. Ex Gary Hahn-Eric Fix. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $65
Lot 410		1846 N-12 R1 Tall Date VF20. Attractive glossy medium brown and light chocolate. Smooth surfaces showing only minor contact marks including a nick in the dentils below the right edge of the 8. Very rare TDS, die state j, with a series of rim cud breaks from star 1 to star 5, star 5 to star 6, and from star 6 to star 7. The lower end of the star 1 to star 5 rim cud is not well defined but the other margins are clear. Tied for CC#4 in the Grellman census for this die state. Estimated Value $100-UP. Ex Augusta Coins 7/28/2013-Eric Fix. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $282
Lot 411		1846 N-14 R3 Tall Date. PCGS graded AU-55. Repunched 1. Glossy chocolate brown and steel with satiny mint frost showing in protected areas. No notable defects, only light friction. E-MDS, die state a, before any die cracks or rim cuds. The repunching over the base of the 1 is clear. Our grade is EF40. The attribution is shown on the PCGS label. Pop 1; 3 finer, 1 in 62, 1 in 64, 1 in 64+. Estimated Value $150-UP. Ex Fred H. Borcherdt. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $400
Lot 412		1846 N-16 R5- Tall Date F15. Glossy medium brown fading to light chocolate brown in the protected areas. A vertical nick in the center of the cheek is the best identifying mark. Rare LDS, die state c, with a bold rim cud break from star 9.5 down to star 11. Tied for CC#8 for those known to Grellman in this rare die state. Estimated Value $100-UP. From the Eric Fix Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $212
Lot 413		1846 N-16 R5- Tall Date F12. Sharpness VF20 but there are numerous light contact marks scattered over the obverse while the reverse is choice. None of the obverse marks is significant in its own right but there are far too many to ignore. Glossy light chocolate brown with a splash of reddish brown toning in the hair at RTY. Extremely rare TDS, die state d, with a bold rim cud break from above star 9 down to star 11. CC#4 for the die state in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $200-UP. From the Eric Fix Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $494
Lot 414		1846 N-17 R4 EF45. Sharpness close to mint state but the obverse is a bit dull thanks to some extremely faint roughness. The reverse is lustrous and choice. Frosty steel brown and light chocolate with reddish chocolate toning covering much of the obverse. Sharply struck EDS, die state a. The "moonscape" texture that is characteristic of the portrait on this obverse die is obvious. Estimated Value $200-UP. Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/22/2013:374. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $376
Lot 415		1846 N-17 R4 EF40. Frosty steel brown and light olive. Possibly lightly cleaned. A spot of darker chocolate toning under star 1 is the best identifying mark. LDS, die state c. The fine die cracks at ATE, OF, and MERI are clear. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $212
Lot 416		1846 N-19 R4. PCGS graded AU-58. Glossy medium brown and light olive. Very sharply struck showing full radial lines in all the stars. Just a few trivial nicks from flawless. EDS, die state a. Both sides are uncracked and the fields are slightly reflective. Our grade is EF45+, close to AU50. The attribution is shown on the PCGS label. Pop 1; 2 finer in 64. Estimated Value $200-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $341
Lot 417		1846 N-19 R4 AG3. Sharpness VF20 but rough from uniform moderate porosity. No verdigris, and the only marks are a few tiny rim nicks, none notable. Chocolate brown and steel. Very rare LDS, die state d, with a strong rim cud at star 12. Worst of 10 confirmed examples in the Grellman census, but the strong cud is a big plus. Noyes photo #30256. Estimated Value $40-UP. Ex Don Weathers 11/1991-J. R. Grellman, Jr. 4/4/1992-Robert F. Laforme-Eric Fix. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $41
Lot 418		1846 N-20 R3 EF45. Very slightly sharper but a bit darker than you like to see at this grade level. The only marks are a few tiny ticks on the jawline and another right of the lips. Frosty dark steel brown and chocolate. M-LDS, die state b. The vertical die lines at S-O are visible but weak. Estimated Value $80-UP. Ex Tom Reynolds-Eric Fix. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $341
Lot 419		1846 N-21 R5+ AG3. Sharpness F12 but there is a small "X" deeply punched into the field at the bottom of the N in CENT. The only other marks are a few shallow dents on the rim at star 5. No hint of corrosion or verdigris. Glossy medium chocolate brown blending to olive brown in protected areas. Very rare LDS, die state b, with a clearly defined rim cud break over star 7. Worst of about a dozen known in this die state. Estimated Value $75-UP. Ex Robert A. Steinenger 2/1992-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth, 2014 EAC Sale, 5/3/2014:282-Eric Fix (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $294
Lot 420		Pair of Rare Varieties of 1846. Includes N-21 R5+ EDS (a) VG8 net G6 for some rim bumps, and N-26 R5 Tall Date with Repunched 1 LDS (c) VG8. Both are glossy brown and chocolate. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $80-UP. View details	Realized $141

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