Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 93

September 4-7, 2016 Pre-Long Beach Auction

The Fred Iskra Colleciton of Large Cents 1840-1857

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 101		1847 N-10 R3 ICG graded MS61 Brown. Mint state sharpness but lightly cleaned and retoned light golden olive and tan with a couple subtle puffs of reddish steel brown toning at stars 3-6 and star 11. A small spot of darker olive brown toning under star 5 is a good identifying mark. MDS showing very fine radial die flowlines in the fields on both sides. Our grade is MS60 sharpness net AU55. Estimated Value $300-UP Ex American Rare Coin Galleries (eBay) 9/6/2010-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $494
Lot 102		1847 N-11 R4 PCGS graded AU55. A beautiful cent that looks choice and very close to mint state, but there is a collection of tiny pinpricks left of the O in OF. Otherwise the surfaces are virtually flawless. Very attractive glossy light chocolate brown. Satiny mint frost covers the protected areas on both sides. EDS, die state a. The obverse die is unbroken. A quite decent example of a variety that is difficult to find in high grade. Our grade is EF45. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 finer in 63 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $200-UP Ex J. J. Teaparty 7/6/1995-Stanley Chen-Don Valenziano-J. R. Grellman 4/1999-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:378-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $294
Lot 103		1847 N-12 R3 Repunched 8 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Frosty steel brown and chocolate with lighter steel brown toning in protected areas. The luster is a bit subdued by a thin layer of natural oxidation, but the eye appeal remains decent. The only notable marks are a small spot of dark olive toning in the field at the throat and another on the right bottom of the 8. Rare EDS, die state a, with an uncracked reverse. The repunching inside the top of the 8 is sharp. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#5 overall for the variety but finest of those known in the early die state. Estimated Value $400-UP Ex Lee J. Bellisario, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/20/2010:1087-Fred Iskra Collection (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $617
Lot 104		1847 N-13 R4 PCGS graded AU55, CAC Approved. Choice glossy medium brown and light chocolate. Frosty luster shows in protected areas, especially on the reverse. A tiny rim nick under the 7 is the only notable mark. MDS, die state b. The reverse is cracked but the small cud break over the R in AMERICA has not formed. Our grade is EF40. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 4 finer, 1 in 62, 2 in 64, 1 in 65+ for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $150-UP Ex Harry W. Colborn, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/2005:1784-Phyllis Thompson, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/31/2010:579-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Thompson collection envelope and both lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $176
Lot 105		1847 N-14 R3 EF40. Glossy medium chocolate brown. Frosty mint luster shows in the protected areas on both sides. This cent is choice except for a line of numerous tiny pinpricks from over the N in ONE to ME in AMERICA. Otherwise it would rate a higher grade. MDS, die state c, with several die cracks on the reverse including one at ME. The horizontal die lines from the dentils left of the date are dull and faint but still visible. Estimated Value $200-UP Ex U.S. Cents Mail Bid Sale 8/15/1998:84-Chris McCawley 4/20/2002-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $223
Lot 106		1847 N-15 R4+ Repunched 1 & 7 PCGS graded AU58, CAC Approved. Frosty golden light olive and tan with a hint of reddish tan toning at the earlobe. Sharpness mint state but there are numerous microscopic ticks scattered over both sides. None of the marks is significant but there are too many to ignore. Sharply struck MDS die state a late. The fine die lines and repunching on the 1 & 7 are all clear, and the fields show microscopic radial die flowlines. Our grade is MS60 sharpness net AU50 and tied for CC#7 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 finer in 64 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $400-UP Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions 8/16/1991:235-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:395-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr.-Chris McCawley 1/25/2010-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Brown and Holmes collection envelopes and both lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $494
Lot 107		1847 N-18 R5 Large 7 over Medium 7 PCGS graded AU58. Attractive frosty medium brown and light olive tan. Just a hint of friction on the highest points from mint state. The notable marks are a tiny dig under the wreath ribbon, a tiny speck of reddish brown verdigris under star 6, and another below the 4. Otherwise this cent is virtually flawless and the eye appeal is outstanding. Attractive frosty medium brown and light olive tan. E-MDS, die state a. The date repunching is sharp on all 4 digits and the obverse rim is unbroken. The portrait is covered with microscopic die rust, as always on this variety. The so-called "Large 7 over Medium 7" (actually a repunched date) feature is strong. Our grade is AU50, CC#13 in the Grellman census. Comes with a very nice provenance. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 4 finer, 1 in 62, 1 in 63, 1 in 64, 1 in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $750-UP Ex Anderson Dupont Sale, Stack's 9/24/1954:888-Herbert Oechsner, Stack's 9/8/1988:190-Wes Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/1998:153-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:397-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/30/2011:205-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Rasmussen, Brown, and Holmes collection envelopes and the last 4 lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,293
Lot 108		1847 N-19 R1 Repunched 84 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Choice lustrous light steel brown with 5% of the mint red remaining, mostly on the reverse. Attractive satiny mint luster covers this cent and the eye appeal is outstanding. Would rate a slightly higher grade except for a small chip out of the planchet on the rim left of star 1 and another on the rim at star 5, both as struck. A small spot of darker toning shows at the dentils over the left side of star 7 and one more is on the left side of the first S in STATES. E-MDS, die state a late. The repunching on the 4 is clear and the die lines at ONE CENT remain visible. A beautiful cent. Our grade is MS62+, very close to MS63, and CC#4 behind a trio of very slightly finer examples in the Grellman census. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; none finer for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $600-UP Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions 7/31/1993:121-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:402-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/30/2011:208-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Brown and Holmes collection envelopes and both lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,351
Lot 109		1847 N-20 R3 AU58+. Choice lustrous medium steel brown and light chocolate. Satiny mint luster covers the fields and protected areas and this cent offers excellent eye appeal. Just a hint of rub on the highest points of the devices. The only marks are a very thin vertical nick on the jaw over the throat and a faint diagonal scuff between star 3 and the nose, plus a tiny speck of darker toning just right of the nostril. Nicely struck E-MDS. The die lines at the neck and throat are sharp and the horizontal lines at NE in ONE are clear. Estimated Value $300-UP Ex Cardinal (eBay) 5/27/2010-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $494
Lot 110		1847 N-21 R1 PCGS graded AU58, CAC Approved. Frosty medium steel brown and chocolate. Mint luster covers the fields and protected areas. The only notable marks are a small spot of reddish verdigris at the tip of the chin and a small nick on the throat. EDS, die state a. The fine die lines from the inner and main curls are clear and similar die lines cover much of the reverse. Our grade is AU58. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 5 finer, 1 in 62, 3 in 64, 1 in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $250-UP Ex 2007 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 4/28/2007:484-Fred Iskra Collection (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $447
Lot 111		1847 N-21/40 R1 PCGS graded MS64+ Red & Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous mint red fading to bluish steel brown and light olive with a third of the mint red remaining. No spots or stains, and the only contact marks are some extremely faint hairlines on the face. This cent offers outstanding eye appeal. LDS, die state b (Newcomb's old #40), with a clear die crack through the top of ME in AMERICA to the dentils at either side. Our grade is MS63+, tied for CC#4 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Ralls provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; none finer for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $2,000-UP Ex Robert Rhue, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 1/7/1995:610-Dr. Philip W. Ralls-Ralls Estate, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/2014:843-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Ralls collection envelope and both lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 112		1847 N-22 R3+ PCGS graded MS62 Brown, CAC Approved. Very lightly cleaned and retoned frosty light brown and tan on the obverse, frosty bluish steel and olive brown on the reverse. The only marks are a tiny scrape on the leaf right of the E in ONE. Sharply struck E-MDS, die state b late or state c early. The die crack into the field from the dentils under star 1 ends left of the peak of the 1 and a faint crack reaches from between two dentils to the outer point of star 8. The strong die crack from the dentils to the left base of the 1 has not formed. The portrait is covered with microscopic lumps from die rust, as always on this variety. Our grade is MS60 sharpness net AU50. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 5 finer, 1 in 63, 1 in 64, 3 in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $400-UP Ex J. R. Frankenfield, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/17/2001:1409-Chris McCawley 12/27/2008-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $470
Lot 113		1847 N-23 R5 PCGS graded AU58. Very lightly cleaned and nicely retoned glossy chocolate brown and steel. Mint frost covers the protected areas and this cent offers excellent eye appeal. The only marks, and they are insignificant, are a pair of light nicks in the field right of the main curl and a couple more on the jaw. MDS die state d. The die cracks on the reverse are clear and the section of die between the die cracks at AM has shifted slightly inward. A nice example of a tough die variety. Our grade is AU50 sharpness net EF45 for the light cleaning, tied for CC#11 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 finer, 1 in 61, 1 in 64 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $500-UP Ex J. J. Teaparty 6/1992-J. R. Grellman Collection 8/1992-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:422-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr.-Chris McCawley 12/27/2008-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Grellman, Brown, and Holmes collection envelopes and the Brown lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $541
Lot 114		1847 N-24 R1 PCGS graded AU58. Glossy mint red fading to medium steel brown with at least 20% of the faded mint color remaining on both sides. The notable marks are a couple light nicks on the jaw, a thin nick on the neck, and a speck of carbon off the left end of the base of the 4. E-MDS, die state b early. Both dies were freshly lapped. The fields are prooflike and covered with fine die polishing lines. The lines from the inner and main curls are short but clear. A neat intermediate die state for this variety. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 9 finer, 1 in 62, 3 in 64, 5 in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $250-UP Ex William D. Simonson 7/20/2007-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $400
Lot 115		1847 N-24/25 R1 AU50. Glossy light olive and steel brown blending to light reddish chocolate brown on the reverse. The only notable mark is a very light rim bruise over the M in AMERICA. MDS, die state c early, with a fine die crack through the top of the M to the dentils over the adjacent A (Newcomb's #25). The reverse fields are still slightly reflective and many of the fine die lines from the last die polishing remain visible, so this crack occurred very soon after the dies were placed back into service. Estimated Value $200-UP Ex Evan L. Kopald, 2003 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 4/26/2003:736-Chris Young 4/26/2003-Fred Iskra Collection (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $223
Lot 116		1847 N-24/25 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Lustrous medium steel brown and light olive with traces of mint color on both sides, especially on the reverse. A very attractive cent, essentially flawless. The best identifying marks are a microscopic planchet flake in the field off the end of the chin (as struck), a small spot of darker chocolate brown toning at the dentil tips between stars 6 & 7, and another spot of darker toning at the bottom of the E in CENT. M-LDS, die state c (Newcomb's #25). The die crack through the top of ME is clear and it reaches the dentils over the adjacent letters. Our grade is MS60+. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 5; tied for finest graded at PCGS for the variety. Estimated Value $900-UP Ex G. Lee Kuntz, Superior 10/6/1991:547-Tony Terranova 6/1993-Chris McCawley 12/20/2010-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $881
Lot 117		1847 N-26 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous medium steel brown and light chocolate with at least 5% of the mint red remaining on both sides. An attractive cent with no notable defects. M-LDS, die state c, with die cracks on the reverse but no rim cuds. The obverse fields are covered with very fine die rust (tiny lumps on the coin) and there are some shallow low spots inside the wreath (caused by debris on the die). Our grade is MS60+, tied for CC#9 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 1 finer in 66 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $750-UP Ex Bowers & Merena 10/16/1990:6185-J. R. Grellman Collection 1/2012-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Grellman collection envelope). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,469
Lot 118		1847 N-26/17 R3 EF40. Sharpness AU55 with faint traces of very fine granularity mixed in with the microscopic die rust always found on the later states of this obverse die. Another patch of similar roughness shows under EN in CENT. No verdigris, and the notable contact marks are a pinprick between the 8 & 4 in the date, another at the dentils left of star 6, and a small rim nick over star 7. Nicely recolored glossy light olive and steel brown with some chocolate toning in protected areas of the reverse. LDS, die state e, with a very strong rim cud break at OF-A (Newcomb�s #17), and the right end of this cud slants up to the right (the later stage of this cud). Tied for CC#1 honors among a couple dozen known in this die state. Removed from an NCS slab graded Uncirculated details environmental damage (NCS label #5077440-083 included, and it shows the attribution and Reiver provenance). Estimated Value $350-UP Ex John D. Wright 11/5/1980-Jules Reiver, Heritage 1/24/2006:20293-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/30/2011:225-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Reiver and Holmes collection envelopes and both lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $541
Lot 119		1847 N-27 R4 Repunched 18 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Attractive lustrous bluish steel brown and light olive with traces of faded mint red remaining, mostly on the reverse. Satiny mint frost covers this cent and the eye appeal is outstanding. Essentially flawless. The best identifying mark is a microscopic planchet flake over the C in CENT, as struck. Sharply struck MDS, die state b early. The die lines from the dentils over ERI are faint, the reverse is uncracked, and the tiny rim cud break over the left side of the U in UNITED is clear. The repunching on the 18 is obvious. Our grade is MS60+, very close to a higher grade, and tied for CC#3 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 5 finer, 4 in 65, 1 in 66 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $600-UP Ex R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/1986:1111-J. R. Frankenfield, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/17/2001:1416-Alan Brandon (eBay) 7/31/2011-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,146
Lot 120		1847 N-28 R3+ PCGS graded AU53. Glossy olive brown and chocolate. The only mark is a faint spot of reddish brown toning on the T in LIBERTY. Sharply struck EDS, die state a. The die lines at the throat and neck are sharp and the reverse is uncracked. The fine repunching on the 4 is clear. Our grade is EF40 and very nice for the grade. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 5 finer, 1 in 61, 1 in 62, 3 in 64 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $150-UP Ex M. L. Coins 3/31/2000-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $259
Lot 121		1847 N-29 R3- PCGS graded MS63 Red & Brown. Frosty mint red fading to light olive brown with subtle overtones of bluish steel. About 25% of the obverse shows mint color while over two-thirds of the reverse shows bright mint red. A hint of slightly darker toning shows at STA and on the lower half of the E in AMERICA. A tiny, barely visible tick on the lower right point of star 12 can help identify this cent. LDS, die state d, with fine die cracks through the reverse legend. Our grade is MS62, CC#4 for the die variety in the Grellman census. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 finer in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $1,000-UP Ex Phyllis Thompson, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/2010:591-Chris McCawley 12/27/2012-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $999
Lot 122		1847 N-30 R4+ Repunched 1 PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Very attractive frosty light to medium chocolate brown. Satiny mint luster shows in protected areas and the eye appeal of this cent is outstanding. The only notable marks are a tiny splash of darker chocolate brown toning and dirt at the dentils under the 7 and similar toning and microscopic crud at ERI in AMERICA. MDS, die state b, with a tiny lump on the upper edge of the wreath ribbon but before the rim cud. A variety that is very difficult to find in high grade. Our grade is EF45, tied for CC#7 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 finer in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $400-UP Ex George Seifrit 11/17/2004-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $470
Lot 123		1847/47 N-31 5 Large 7 over Small 7 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Frosty light olive brown and steel with satiny mint luster covering the fields and protected areas. Just a very light touch of friction on the highest points and a few trivial contact marks, including a small nick on the tip of the chin, a tiny one on the right bottom of the 8 in the date, and a dull one on the bases of the E & S in STATES. LDS, die state d, showing several fine die cracks on the reverse, including a final one through the top of ST in STATES to the dentils over the adjacent letters at either end. The repunching over the 47 is clear, including the "Small 7" extending above the "Large 7." A sharp, very attractive cent for the grade, called MS60 by Ted Naftzger. Our grade is AU58, very close to mint state, and tied for CC#3 in the Grellman census for this tough die variety. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 2 finer in 64 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $2,000-UP Ex C. H. Stearns, Mayflower 12/2/1966:612-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/1984:540-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldberg's 9/7/2009:801-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/30/2011:239-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Naftzger and Holmes collection envelopes and the last 3 lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,585
Lot 124		1847 N-32 R4 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Frosty medium steel brown and light chocolate with slightly lighter steel brown toning in protected areas on the reverse. The surfaces are satiny, even the highpoints, and this cent offers excellent eye appeal. The only marks, and they are insignificant, are a tiny swipe of darker olive brown toning in the field under the hair bun, a tiny planchet flake in the field between star 1 and the chin (as struck), and some more low spots inside the wreath (all caused by debris on the die). EDS, die state a. The die lines are visible and the reverse is uncracked. Our grade is MS60+, tied for CC#7 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 1 finer in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $750-UP Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions 7/31/1993:135-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:455-Tom Reynolds, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 1/25/2004:1497-Tom Reynolds 7/30/2013-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Brown collection envelope and the first two lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $911
Lot 125		1847 N-34 R5+ PCGS graded AU55+. Attractive frosty light chocolate brown. The surfaces are smooth but there are some tiny contact marks. The best identifying marks are a tiny pinprick close under the earlobe and two very light rim bruises at AM. LDS, die state d. The dies are lapped and the reverse is cracked, although the final crack through the top of TE in STATES is faint. An important example of this rare variety. Our grade is VF35+, close to EF40, and CC#4 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 1 finer in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $750-UP Ex Doug Bird, 2000 EAC Sale 4/8/2000:393-Fred Iskra Collection (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,293
Lot 126		1847 N-35 R3+ EF40. Sharpness AU50 but there is a reddish chocolate stain at stars 1 & 2, and the stain contains traces of microscopic roughness. Extremely fine hairlines show on both sides, strongest on the face and neck. No verdigris. Frosty light olive brown and steel, most likely recolored on the obverse. EDS, die state a. All the fine die lines are sharp. Estimated Value $150-UP Ex Doug Bird 10/1989-J. R. Grellman Collection 6/1999-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:463-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Grellman and Brown collection envelopes and the Brown lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $235
Lot 127		1847 N-36 R5+ PCGS graded MS63 Brown, CAC Approved. Choice glossy light chocolate brown with frosty mint luster showing in protected areas. This cent is virtually perfect, especially for a piece that has seen some light circulation (and the choice mint state grade assigned by PCGS attests to the outstanding eye appeal offered by this cent). The best identifying mark is a small, inconspicuous spot of darker toning on the right bottom of the 8 in the date. MDS. The attribution points are strong. Called EF40 and CC#1 by 10 points over the next best piece in the Noyes census, his photo #31160. Our grade is EF40+, very close to EF45, and CC#1 by a small margin in the Grellman census. The attribution and Naftzger provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; none finer for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $2,000-UP Ex Willard C. Blaisdell 9/1976 (via Del Bland)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:809-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Blaisdell and Naftzger collection envelopes and the Naftzger lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,170
Lot 128		1847 N-37 R2 PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Frosty medium steel brown and chocolate with peeps of faded mint red showing on both sides. No spots or stains. The only notable marks are a dull horizontal nick on the cheek, a smaller one on the neck, and a fresh nick on the first A in AMERICA. MDS. The points at ONE CENT are clear and the fields show microscopic radial die flowlines. Our grade is AU58+, close to MS60, and CC#6 for the variety in the Grellman census. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 finer in 63 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $250-UP Ex H. Craig Hamling 4/28/2007-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $235
Lot 129		1847 N-38 R1 ICG graded AU50. Lightly cleaned and recolored glossy light chocolate brown and steel with lighter reddish tan in protected areas. No marks, just lightly worn. E-MDS, die state b. Our grade is VF35+ sharpness net VF30. Estimated Value $75-UP Ex Heritage Auctions 3/6/2009:62040-Fred Iskra Collection (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $88
Lot 130		1847 N-38/16 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Attractive lustrous bluish steel and olive with traces of faded mint red remaining in protected areas on the reverse. Satiny mint frost covers this cent, even the highest points of the devices, and the eye appeal is outstanding. The only notable marks are a small collection of microscopic pinpricks in the field right of star 4 and a small diagonal struck-through line in the field above star 12 (as struck). M-LDS, die state c late (Newcomb's #16). The die lines from the inner and main curls are gone and a die clashmark shows at the bottom of the neck. The reverse is still uncracked. Our grade is MS62+. Estimated Value $350-UP Ex Tom Reynolds 1/10/2014-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $793
Lot 131		1847 N-39 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Lustrous light chocolate and olive brown with traces of faded mint color showing on the obverse, 20% remaining on the reverse. Sharply struck and quite attractive except for a spot of dark olive toning close over star 4, and the center of this spot was very delicately abraded leaving an area of lighter toning inside the spot. Another smaller spot is located just above the tip of the nose, and it shows similar abrasions that were intended to minimize its impact. A far less visible spot of darker toning is located on the rim at star 11, but this one does not catch your eye. EDS, die state a. The fine die lines on the reverse are clear. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 honors in the Noyes census, his photo #31769. Our grade is MS60+, CC#9 in the Grellman census. Comes with a nice provenance. The attribution and Naftzger provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; tied for finest graded of the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $600-UP Ex Homer K. Downing, Abe Kosoff 8/6/1951:888-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:822 (via Greg Hannigan)-Adam Mervis, Heritage 1/10/2014:2309-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Naftzger collection envelope and Mervis lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $999
Lot 132		1847 N-41 R4 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Glossy light chocolate and steel brown with frosty lighter steel brown toning in protected areas. Nicely struck and the eye appeal is quite nice. However, there is light friction on the highpoints of the devices and some small nicks scattered over both sides, including a diagonal one on the jaw over the throat. A spot of darker toning on the rim over the second T in STATES can help identify this cent. E-MDS, die state b early. The line connecting the bases of the U & N in UNITED that is found on the earliest strikes is not present, but all the other fine die lines are clear. The fields on both sides are smooth and very slightly reflective as well, all thanks to a fresh die polishing that removed the UN line. Our grade is EF45+, very close to AU50, and CC#7 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Naftzger provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; none finer for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $350-UP Ex Bruno Crossfield-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/1976 (via Del Bland)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:827-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Crossfield envelope, which also served as the Blaisdell and Naftzger collection envelope, plus the Naftzger lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $646
Lot 133		1848 N-1 R1 Repunched Date PCGS graded AU58, CAC Approved. Very attractive glossy light chocolate brown with frosty luster in protected areas. Great eye appeal for the grade but there are a few nicks on the obverse, the only notable one being a diagonal nick just right of the nostril. MDS, die state b. The repunching on the 4 remains clear but the repunching on the 1 & 8 is nearly gone. Our grade is EF45+, close to AU50. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 1 finer in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $200-UP Ex Frank Meyrath 6/21/2002-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $341
Lot 134		1848 N-2/45 R2 Repunched 18 PCGS graded MS62 Brown, CAC Approved. A frosty mint state cent that was dipped long ago and has retoned golden tan and very light olive. The only marks are a small splash of darker reddish olive brown toning at S-OF and another in the dentils over the U in UNITED. E-MDS, die state b (Reiver's old #45). The repunching on the bottoms of the 18 is strong, crumbling fills the outer left junction of the loops on the second 8, and the points down from the base of the E in ONE are clear. An attractive, frosty cent in spite of the old dipping. Our grade is AU55. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 2 finer, 1 in 64, 1 in 67 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $250-UP Ex Jules Reiver, Heritage 1/2/2007:11006-Fred Iskra Collection (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $400
Lot 135		1848 N-3 R2 Repunched Date PCGS graded AU55, CAC Approved. Attractive glossy light chocolate brown with mint frost in the protected areas on both sides. No notable defects, just very light wear on the highpoints and a few trivial contact marks. The best identifying mark is a microscopic pinprick in the field before the upper lip. LDS, die state c. The die lines of the earlier states are gone but the repunching on the date remains visible, clearest on the 48. Our grade is EF45. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 5 finer, 1 in 62, 1 in 63, 2 in 64, 1 in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $150-UP Ex R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:502-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Brown collection envelope and lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $188
Lot 136		1848 N-4 R4+ Boldly Repunched Date PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Frosty steel brown with traces of original mint red showing on both sides. There are very faint hints of an old fingerprint on the chin and in the field before the face, and a very tiny diagonal nick close over star 2. These marks are difficult to see, even with the aid of a good glass, but they can help identify this cent. M-LDS, die state b late. The date repunching is still visible on all 4 digits, including inside the bottoms of both 8�s, but it is no longer present inside the triangle of the 4. There is a small, shallow low spot caused by debris on the die at the hair under star 7 (as struck), plus several other similar low spots inside the wreath (all of which are common on the later states of this variety). A very attractive example of this tough die variety. Our grade is MS60+, tied for CC#2 honors with one other example in the Grellman census. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 3 finer, 1 in 63, 2 in 64 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $1,000-UP Ex Chris McCawley (as RVM) 4/1988-Gary Ruttenberg, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 8/19/1995:426-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:506-Evan Kopald (via J. R. Grellman & Chris McCawley) 5/2006-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/30/2011:264-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Ruttenberg, Kopald, and Holmes collection envelopes and all 3 lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,704
Lot 137		1848 N-5 R4+ Repunched 8 PCGS graded AU58. Very attractive glossy light to medium chocolate brown. The surfaces are smooth and show only a few trivial contact marks. The best identifying marks are a tiny tick on the nostril, a thin diagonal nick in the field before the upper lip, and a small planchet flake at the bottom of that nick. Rare LDS, die state f, with a small but clearly defined rim cud break off the end of the wreath stem. The repunching to the right of the second 8 remains sharp. Our grade is EF40. Not in the overall census but tied for CC#7 of those known with the rim cud in the Grellman census. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 finer, 1 in 63, 1 in 64 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $300-UP Ex Russell Wyatt, Superior 10/1/1985:759-Richard V. Punchard 11/9/1989-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr.-Chris McCawley 12/27/2008-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Punchard collection envelope). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $400
Lot 138		1848 N-6 R2 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous light steel brown with a spot of reddish olive toning on the U in UNITED. The only other mark is a tiny, light diagonal nick or planchet chip low on the neck. The surfaces are covered with attractive satiny mint luster and the eye appeal is excellent. MDS, die state d early. The die crack through MER is heavy and the section outside the crack is shifted outward with the rim slightly raised. A neat die state. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#4 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 1 finer in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $500-UP Ex Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 12/6/1984:1849-Tony Terranova-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., 1990 EAC Sale, lot 358-R. S Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:514-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/30/2011:266-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the collection envelopes of Naftzger, Brown, and Holmes plus the lot tickets from the Starr, Brown, and Holmes sales). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $911
Lot 139		1848 N-7 R2 PCGS graded MS64+ Red & Brown, CAC Approved. Bright original mint red fading to steel brown, more than half the red remaining. There is a small spot of darker brown toning at the bottom of star 7, a small spot of very fine carbon just right of star 1, and a smooth planchet chip on the rim left of star 2, as struck. Otherwise this cent is flawless. MDS, die state b. A small lump has formed on the bottom edge of the curl over the left side of the second 8 and the fields are covered with fine radial die flowlines. A very attractive red & brown cent. Our grade is MS63, CC#4 for the die variety in the Grellman census. This cent is plated inside the front cover of the second (2001) edition of the Grellman book on late date cents. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 finer in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $1,000-UP Ex Tom Reynolds 11/7/1987-Wes Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/1998:196-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/30/2011:268-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Rasmussen and Holmes collection envelopes and both lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,233
Lot 140		1848 N-8 R3- PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Attractive glossy medium brown and light chocolate with frosty lighter tan faded down from mint color in protected areas. The only contact mark is a very light, nearly vertical nick right of the upper lip. Rare EDS, die state a, with an uncracked reverse. Our grade is AU50. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; none finer for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $250-UP Ex Manchester Stamp & Coin 12/22/1994-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $517
Lot 141		1848 N-9 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous bright original mint red fading to steel brown and olive on the highpoints with about 80% of the original blazing mint color still present. No contact marks, only a smattering of microscopic specks of darker steel toning scattered over the obverse and traces of an old fingerprint around star 9. Must be very close to an "RD" designation. A tiny planchet flake between the 4 & 8 in the date can help identify this cent. E-MDS, die state b early. The fine die lines that connect the base of the second 8 to the dentils are faint and a very light die crack passes through the top of the M in AMERICA to the dentils over the adjacent A. Called MS66 and CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #30783. Our grade is MS65, tied for CC#3 in the Grellman census. A beautiful example of a common die variety; perfect for a high-quality type or date set. Comes with a nice provenance. The attribution and Naftzger provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 finer in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $2,000-UP Ex Dr. James O. Sloss, Abe Kosoff 10/21/1959:269-Doris E. Nelson-Toby & Doris E. (Nelson) Szymanski (the "TAD" Sale), Stack's 2/4/1976:162-Stack's 3/19/1986:873 (via Tony Terranova)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:846-H. Craig Hamling 5/1/2015-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Naftzger collection envelope and the last 3 lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 142		1848 N-10 R3 PCGS graded MS62 Brown, CAC Approved. Choice frosty light chocolate and steel brown with peeps of very faded mint red showing in protected areas on the reverse. No defects, just a hint of rub on the highest points of the devices. MDS, die state c, with sinking beginning to show around UNITED STA. A beautiful cent with solid mint state eye appeal. Our grade is AU58. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 2 finer, 1 in 65, 1 in 66 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $300-UP Ex Tom Reynolds 8/15/1986-Richard V. Punchard 11/9/1989-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr.-Chris McCawley 12/27/2008-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Punchard collection envelope). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $494
Lot 143		1848 N-11 R5- PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Glossy medium steel brown and light chocolate. Satiny mint luster covers the protected areas on both sides and this cent offers excellent eye appeal. The only notable mark is a small, light horizontal nick in the field under the tip of the chin. MDS, die state b, showing a fine die crack through the top of ITE to the dentils over the adjacent D but no rim cuds. A very attractive example of this tough die variety. Our grade is AU50, tied for CC#10 honors in the Grellman census. Comes with a very nice provenance. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; none finer for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $300-UP Ex Del Bland 3/1966-Carl Windon-Del Bland-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/1986:1145-Dr. Thomas S. Chalkley, Superior 1/28/1990:995-Wes Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/1998:201-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:534-McCawley &Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/2003:377-William D. Simonson 7/21/2006-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $517
Lot 144		1848 N-12 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Lustrous mint red fading to chocolate brown and olive, at least 20% of the mint color remaining, mostly on the reverse. The toning on the obverse has a subtle hint of woodgrained appearance. The only marks are a small vertical nick at the dentil roots right of star 13 and a tiny swipe of darker toning between two dentils over the right edge of the E in UNITED. M-LDS, die state b. Some of the early die lines at MERIC are still visible, but they are dull. A very nice cent. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#8 in the Grellman census. Noyes photo #30095. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 1 finer in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $500-UP Ex J. R. Grellman Collection 2/1/2012-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Grellman collection envelope). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,087
Lot 145		1848 N-13 R4 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Frosty light to medium chocolate brown. The only marks are some microscopic specks of darker toning sprinkled over the obverse, none visible without the aid of a glass. EDS, die state a. The fine die lines at the inner curl are clear and cud break at the top of the reverse has not formed. Our grade is AU50, tied for CC#12 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 4; 2 finer, 1 in 64, 1 in 66 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $300-UP Ex Heritage Auctions 1/7/2009:7230-Fred Iskra Collection (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $376
Lot 146		1848 N-14 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Very attractive lustrous bluish steel brown and light olive with 10-15% of the faded mint color remaining, mostly on the reverse. The surfaces are covered with satiny mint frost and this cent offers outstanding eye appeal. The notable marks are a splash of slightly darker toning at ME in AMERICA and a small spot of shallow carbon above the left upright of N in ONE. Sharply struck EDS, die state a. The very fine diagonal die lines in the field at star 5 are clear. Our grade is MS62, CC#5 in the Grellman census. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 1 finer in 66 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $600-UP Ex Doug Bird 5/13/1989-Wes Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/1998:206-Evan L. Kopald, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/20/2010:1119-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Kopald lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $940
Lot 147		1848 N-15 R4+ PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Frosty olive brown and chocolate. Satiny mint luster shows in the fields and protected areas, especially on the reverse. The only mark is a tiny pinprick under the left edge of the 4. Excellent eye appeal, just a hint of friction on the highest points of the devices. MDS, die state b, with a fine die crack at TE in STATES. Our grade is AU58, CC#4 in the Grellman census for this tough die variety. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 finer, 1 in 64, 1 in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $550-UP Ex Bob Miller 4/1991-J. R. Grellman Collection 4/1992-Evan L. Kopald, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/20/2010:1120-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Kopald lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $881
Lot 148		1848 N-16 R2 Repunched 184 PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Frosty steel and light olive brown. Attractive satiny mint luster covers the planchet and the eye appeal is excellent. The only notable defects are two shall horizontal nicks right of the nostril and a nick-like horizontal planchet chip under star 8. Nicely struck E-MDS, die state b. The repunching is gone on the 18 but remains clear on the 4, and the die lump under that 4 is clear as well. The dies remain unclashed. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#10 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 3 finer, 1 in 63, 1 in 64+, 1 in 65+ for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $300-UP Ex Superior 5/27/1996:413-Doug Bird 6/1996-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:553-Tom Reynolds, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 1/2004:1515-McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/2005:1823 (via Don Valenziano)-Phyllis Thompson, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/31/2010:613-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Thompson collection envelope and last 2 lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $564
Lot 149		1848 N-17 R1 Repunched 4 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Very attractive light chocolate brown and steel with faded mint red showing in the protected areas on both sides. The notable marks are a small splash of slightly darker olive toning at the edge of the hair under star 7, a shallow low spot just left of this splash, and another low spot covering the right side of the neck (as struck). VEDS, die state a early, with hard, slightly reflective fields on both sides. An attractive example of a neat die state. Noyes photo #30091. Our grade is MS62, tied for CC#7 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 2 finer in 64 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $400-UP Ex J. R. Grellman Collection 2/1/2012-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Grellman collection envelope). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $734
Lot 150		1848 N-18 R4 PCGS graded AU58, CAC Approved. Glossy light to medium chocolate brown with frosty lighter steel brown toning in protected areas. Smooth and attractive displaying only a very light touch of wear on the highpoints. The notable defects are a shallow low spot on the front edge of the neck (caused by debris on the die) and a small splash of darker toning over the E in CENT. MDS, die state b late. The tops of the C & E in CENT are joined by crumbling and there is a faint wave in the field above star 11 to the main curl where a crack is forming. Our grade is EF45+, very close to AU50. CC#5 in the Grellman census for this tough die variety. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 finer, 1 in 62, 1 in 66 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $400-UP Ex Doug Bird 9/26/1998-Evan L. Kopald, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/20/2010:1123-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Kopald lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $911

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