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Sale 93
September 4-7, 2016 Pre-Long Beach Auction
| The Fred Iskra Colleciton of Large Cents 1840-1857 |
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Lot 201 |
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1849 N-27 R4 PCGS graded MS62 Brown, CAC Approved. Glossy medium brown and light chocolate with satiny mint frost in protected areas. Smooth and attractive, just a few minor marks from choice. A light nick under the right edge of star 7 and carbon spots above and below the right edge of the E in CENT are the notable defects. MDS, die state b, showing a spike hanging down from the dentils at star 9. Our grade is AU50+, CC#6 in the Grellman census. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 finer in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $400-UP
Ex Larry Whitlow (via J. R. Grellman) 1/1990-R. E. Naftzger, Jr.-J. R. Grellman 3/1990-Gary Ruttenberg, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 8/19/1995:552-Evan L. Kopald, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/20/2010:1164-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Kopald lot ticket).
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$376 |
Lot 202 |
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1849 N-28 R3 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Frosty light olive brown with lighter olive and steel toning on the reverse. Satiny and attractive with only a few trivial marks. There is a small vertical nick left of star 7, a tiny tick off the chin, and a small spot of darker olive toning on the right side of star 4. Sharply struck EDS, die state a, with die polishing lines covering the reverse fields. The obverse fields also show fine die polishing lines, but those die lines are much lighter. A series of very tiny rim cuds show from under the date to star 13, strongest under the right side of the 4. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#2 with one other piece and only 3 are known in mint state in the Grellman census. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 1 finer in 64 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $1,250-UP
Ex Excelsior Coin Gallery-Doug Bird 10/1983-Gary Ruttenberg, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 8/19/1995:553-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:765-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/30/2011:384-Chris McCawley 12/27/2012-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the collection envelopes of Ruttenberg, Brown, and Holmes, plus all 3 lot tickets).
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Lot 203 |
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1849 N-29 R2 PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Frosty light to medium chocolate brown and steel with lighter brown toning in protected areas, especially on the reverse. Sharpness near mint state but there are several small ticks and pinpricks in the field between the chin and star 2 plus a few additional trivial contact marks elsewhere on both sides. Sharply struck E-MDS, die state b. The die lines are sharp and there is a series of tiny rim cuds under the date extending to below the stars at either side, strongest under the 4. Called AU50 and tied for CC#13 in the Noyes census, his photo #55120. Our grade is EF45+, close to AU50. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 4 finer, 1 in 63, 2 in 64, 1 in 66 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $300-UP
Ex Lee J. Lahrman, Abe Kosoff 2/1/1963:451 (where misattributed as N-1)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:965-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Naftzger collection envelope and lot ticket).
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$376 |
Lot 204 |
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1849 N-30 R5 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Lustrous light olive and steel brown with darker steel overtones, especially on the obverse. The fields are smooth and slightly reflective. This is a sharply struck mint state cent that has several carbon spots on both sides, the largest of these at the dentils over star 11 and under the tip of the wreath stem. The only signs of contact are a very light rim bruise right of star 9 and another over the I in AMERICA. EDS, die state a, without any crumbling inside the top of the N in ONE. Several examples of this variety were called proof strikes by Breen and Loring (Breen incorrectly called them early strikes of N-1), and NGC has even certified a few as proofs. In Grellman's opinion, all N-30 examples are business strikes and only the early strikes exhibit reflective fields. But the sharpness and eye appeal of the early strikes are outstanding. Our grade is MS60 sharpness net AU55, tied for CC#6 of this rare die variety in the Grellman census. The finest is a prooflike gem that resides in the ANS collection. Comes with a 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 $2,500-UP
Ex Sidney W. Smith-Larry Whitlow (Beverly Hills Coin Shop)-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/1986:1190-Bob Matthews-J. R. Frankenfield (via J. R. Grellman) 8/1989-R. S. Brown, Jr. 4/17/1999-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/30/2011:387-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Brown and Holmes collection envelopes and Holmes lot ticket).
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$3,290 |
Lot 205 |
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1850 N-1 R2 PCGS graded MS63 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous light chocolate brown and steel with traces of underlying faded mint color showing on the reverse. Frosty and attractive. The only marks are a spot of darker olive brown toning at the left end of the base of the E in ONE and a barely visible planchet lamination at IC in AMERICA (as struck). MDS, die state a late, with faint remnants of the die lines over AMERIC still visible. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#5 in the Grellman census. Comes with a nice provenance. The attribution and Frankenfield-Brown-Ellsworth provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 finer, 1 in 65, 1 in 66 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $400-UP
Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions 1/12/1992:323-J. R. Frankenfield, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/17/2001:1570-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:777-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth 12/26/2013-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Brown and Ellsworth collection envelopes and the last 2 lot tickets).
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$564 |
Lot 206 |
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1850 N-2 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Lustrous mint red fading to bluish steel brown and olive with about 20% of the faded mint color remaining, mostly on the obverse. The best identifying mark is a tiny speck of fine carbon on the left end of the base of the 1 in the date. E-MDS, die state c, with die lines covering the field around the date and before the portrait plus a die crack at TED in UNITED. Noyes photo #30232. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#2 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; none finer and the only MSRB example of the variety graded by PCGS. Estimated Value $1,000-UP
Ex J. R. Grellman Collection 2/1/2012-Fred Iskra Collection.
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$764 |
Lot 207 |
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1850 N-3 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Lustrous mint red fading to medium steel brown and light chocolate with half the mint color remaining, mostly on the reverse. The only defects are a speck of shallow carbon at the dentils over star 11 and another in the dentils over the right top of the second T in STATES. E-MDS, die state a late. The die line from the dentils to star 2 and the fine lines over AMER are weak but still visible. Our grade is MS63+, tied for CC#2 in the Grellman census. A beautiful cent that comes with an equally nice provenance. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; none finer for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $1,000-UP
Ex 1994 EAC Sale, lot 522-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:785-Chris McCawley 9/28/2002-Evan L. Kopald (via J. R. Grellman & Chris McCawley) 5/2006-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/30/2011:390-Chris McCawley 8/7/2012-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Brown, Kopald, and Holmes collection envelopes and all 3 lot tickets).
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$1,998 |
Lot 208 |
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1850 N-4 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Very attractive lustrous light to medium chocolate brown and steel with peeps of very faded mint color on both sides. This cent has solid mint state eye appeal, but there is a faint hint of rub on the highest points of the devices. The only marks are a few tiny, barely visible pin scratches in the field left of star 11. E-MDS die state a late. The vertical die line from the dentils to star 9 is dull but still visible. Our grade is AU55. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 finer in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $350-UP
Ex Herman Fisher 2/4/2002-Fred Iskra Collection.
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$353 |
Lot 209 |
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1850 N-5 R4 PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Frosty light to medium chocolate brown and steel. The only marks are a small spot of slightly lighter brown toning on the chin and a small nick in the field over star 13. MDS, die state b early. Very fine die roughness covers the obverse fields and the extra segment down from the vertical line under the hair bun is faint but visible. Our grade is AU55. 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 NTL (eBay) 12/21/2000-Fred Iskra Collection.
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$353 |
Lot 210 |
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1850 N-6 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous light olive brown with delicate overtones of light bluish steel on both sides. Original mint red covers 20% of the obverse, 35% of the reverse, and the eye appeal of this cent is excellent. Attractive cartwheel luster covers the fields and the only marks are a few microscopic ticks on the nose and chin plus a spot of slightly darker chocolate brown toning in the middle of the jawline. EDS, die state a. The reverse is uncracked. Called MS61 and tied for CC#4 in the Noyes census, his photo #30471. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#2 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Naftzger provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; tied for finest of the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $1,000-UP
Ex Willard. C. Blaisdell 9/1976 (via Del Bland)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:979-Legend Morphy-Chris McCawley 4/15/2015-Fred Iskra Collection.
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Lot 211 |
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1850 N-7 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous medium brown and light chocolate with 10% of the faded mint color remaining, mostly on the obverse. The only marks are a faint spot of slightly darker toning low on the neck and a dull, light nick on the jaw. M-LDS, die state b. The fields are covered with flowlines and the die lines at the inner curl are dull. Our grade is MS62. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 3 finer in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $350-UP
Ex Lillian Willins Collection (via Bill Noyes) 1/1992-J. R. Grellman Collection 2/1/2012-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Grellman collection envelope).
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$517 |
Lot 212 |
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1850 N-9 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Brown, CAC Approved. Very attractive lustrous medium brown and light chocolate with underlying very faded mint color showing through the toning, especially on the obverse. Nearly flawless. The only notable mark is a minor spot of darker toning nestled between the hair bun and star 10. Sharply struck LDS, die state c, with a die crack through the top of ME to the dentils above the adjacent A. All the stars have full radial lines and this cent offers outstanding eye appeal. The obverse fields are smooth and slightly reflective thanks to a fresh die polishing. A beautiful cent. Our grade is MS63+, close to MS64. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 5; 1 finer in 66 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $750-UP
Ex Lillian Willins Collection (via Bill Noyes) 1/1992-J. R. Grellman Collection 2/1/2012-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Grellman collection envelope).
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$969 |
Lot 213 |
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1850 N-11 R3 EF40+. Glossy light chocolate brown with hints of reddish chocolate toning on the reverse. There are several tiny nicks scattered over the neck and face and a spot of darker toning low on the neck. Otherwise this cent would rate a higher grade. E-MDS, die state a late. One of the points down from the base of the N in ONE remains visible and the short spike down from a dentil left of star 4 is clear. Estimated Value $150-UP
Ex Ernie Botte 12/6/2003-Fred Iskra Collection.
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$94 |
Lot 214 |
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1850 N-12 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous light olive and bluish steel with at least 10% of the mint red remaining on both sides. The notable marks are a fine pin scratch in the field before the face and a spot of darker toning under star 9. Otherwise this cent is choice and the eye appeal remains excellent. LDS, die state b. Die lapping removed the points at the C in CENT and left slightly reflective fields on both sides. A tiny rim cud shows just right of the D in UNITED. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; none finer 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).
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$734 |
Lot 215 |
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1850 N-13 R3+ PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Frosty medium brown and light chocolate with a couple faint peeps of faded mint color on the obverse. Satiny mint luster covers the fields and protected areas on both sides. The only notable marks are a few tiny ticks on the cheek, a small spot of slightly darker olive brown toning over star 2, and another on the second A in AMERICA. E-MDS, die state b early. The dash left of the 8 is clear, the field outside the wreath is starting to rise around the legend, and a few fine die cracks have formed on the reverse. Our grade is AU55, tied for CC#9 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 $300-UP
Ex Tom Reynolds 4/25/2003-Fred Iskra Collection.
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$517 |
Lot 216 |
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1850 N-14 R4 PCGS graded MS65 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous light to medium chocolate brown with very subtle hints of reddish chocolate brown overtones on the obverse. Traces of faded mint red remain visible on the reverse. The only marks are a couple microscopic planchet flakes near the hair under star 7 (as struck) and a few tiny spots olive brown dirt on the obverse, including one in the field close before the forehead and another left of star 13. The reverse is choice. Sharply struck VEDS, die state a early. This is a rare die state with smooth, hard fields and sharp die lines at the throat and over ICA in AMERICA. An attractive, frosty cent. Our grade is MS62, CC#4 overall but finest known of the early die state by a wide margin in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $750-UP
Ex Anderson Dupont sale, Stack's 9/24/1954:937-Robert S. Carter-Del Bland 5/27/1970-Jules Reiver, Heritage 1/24/2006:20435-Dan Holmes, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/30/2011:403-Chris McCawley, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/2013:399-2015 EAC Sale 5/2/2015:224-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the EAC Sale lot ticket).
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$1,528 |
Lot 217 |
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1850 N-15 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous mint red fading to light olive brown and steel with ample underlying faded mint red showing through in the fields and protected areas. Attractive and nearly flawless. The best identifying marks are a dull, light nick on the end of the chin and a small spot of slightly darker toning on either side of star 11. M-LDS, die state b. The die lines from the dentils over star 5 are gone. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; none finer for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $750-UP
Ex G. L. Dawson, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 1/11/1997:599-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:825-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Brown collection envelope and both lot tickets).
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$1,469 |
Lot 218 |
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1850 N-17 R4 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Frosty light bluish steel brown with generous traces of faded mint red, mostly on the obverse. The surfaces are satiny and highly lustrous. The only defect is a small patch of carbon dust at the dentils under star 1. MDS, die state b. Some of the obverse die lines are still visible and there is a faint die crack on the rim from star 6 to star 8 outlining where a large rim cud is forming. A really interesting intermediate die state for this tough variety. Our grade is MS62, CC#3 behind two marginally finer examples in the Grellman census that includes only 5 mint state pieces. Comes with a nice provenance. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; none finer for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $750-UP
Ex J. R. Grellman Collection 1/6/1990-Wes Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/1998:307-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:828-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/30/2011:409-Doug Durasoff, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/25/2015:765-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Rasmussen, Brown, and Holmes collection envelopes and all 4 lot tickets).
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$1,175 |
Lot 219 |
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1850 N-18 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Lustrous light olive and chocolate brown with traces of faded mint color showing on both sides. The only notable marks are a faint diagonal hairline scratch in the field right of stars 1 & 2 and a dull nick on the left end of the eyebrow. Sharply struck LDS, die state b. The die lines from the dentils over star 7 are gone. A nice example of this tough die variety. Our grade is MS60, CC#5 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 $500-UP
Ex James R. Miller (eBay) 1/4/1999-Fred Iskra Collection.
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$617 |
Lot 220 |
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1850 N-19 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty light to medium steel brown with faded mint color remaining in protected areas of the obverse. Excellent eye appeal for the grade with only microscopic marks, including a small spot of slightly darker toning at the dentils left of star 4 and a tiny, very light diagonal pin scratch just right of the eye. E-MDS, die state a. The obverse die lines and lump between the 1 & 8 in the date (actually the top of a misplaced 1) are dull but clearly visible, and the obverse fields are slightly rough from flowlines. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#12 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 $450-UP
Ex Louis Helfenstein-Del Bland 7/19/1969-Jules Reiver, Heritage 1/24/2006:20444-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/30/2011:412-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Reiver and Holmes collection envelopes and both lot tickets).
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$676 |
Lot 221 |
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1850 N-19/16 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown, CAC Approved. Very attractive mint red toning down to bluish steel brown on the highpoints, at least a third of the bright original mint color remaining, mostly on the reverse. There are a couple dull, tiny nicks right of star 2 and a few more under the hair bun; otherwise the surfaces are pristine. Highly lustrous and very attractive. MDS, die state b (Newcomb's old #16). The obverse die lines and dash or lump left of the 8 have been lapped off the die. A beautiful Red & Brown cent. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#6 in the Grellman census. Noyes photo #30160. Comes with a nice provenance. The Holmes provenance is noted on the PCGS label. Estimated Value $800-UP
Ex Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/1988:641-J. R. Frankenfield, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/17/2001:1593-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/30/2011:413-Stateline Coin Exchange 3/24/2013-Fred Iskra Collection.
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$1,880 |
Lot 222 |
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1850 N-20 R5 VF30. Sharpness EF45 but covered with small nicks, none notable but too many to ignore. The best identifying marks are a short, dull scratch near the dentils right of star 9 and a rim nick over the second S in STATES. The obverse is glossy olive brown; the reverse a glossy medium chocolate. E-MDS, die state a. The fine die line through RIC in AMERICA is faint but visible. Tied for CC#5 of this rare variety in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $150-UP
Ex Heritage Auctions 2/2/2010:20397-Fred Iskra Collection (lot ticket included).
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$259 |
Lot 223 |
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1850 N-21 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty light steel brown with 15% of the mint red remaining, mostly on the obverse. The only marks are a tiny speck of darker toning in the dentils over star 4, a very light contact mark near the dentils left of star 1, and a tiny rim nick at the U in UNITED. The surfaces are satiny and lustrous with outstanding eye appeal. Sharply struck EDS, die state a, with fine die lines from the dentils left of star 2. Our grade is MS63. The overall condition census is difficult to determine thanks to a large hoard of mint state examples in the late die state, but this cent is tied for second finest of the scarce early die state 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 $750-UP
Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions 6/5/1993:361-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:840-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/30/2011:415-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Brown and Holmes collection envelopes and all 3 lot tickets).
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$1,763 |
Lot 224 |
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1850 N-21/10 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty light chocolate brown and steel with overtones of light bluish steel. No spots or stains. The only defect is a dull mark on the rim at star 12. LDS, die state b, with clearly defined rim cud breaks over TES and F-A (Newcomb's #10). Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 5 finer, 3 in 65, 2 in 66 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $300-UP
Ex Roxbury Coins 1/4/1992-H. Craig Hamling-U.S. Cents Mail Bid Sale 11/11/2000:2478-Fred Iskra Collection.
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$494 |
Lot 225 |
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1850 N-22 R3+ PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty medium steel brown and light chocolate with traces of reddish steel brown faded down from mint color in protected areas. Just a few trivial marks from choice, including a couple tiny ticks in the field right of star 2 and a speck of carbon on the bottom of the R in AMERICA. MDS, die state b. The die lines from the dentils under star 1 are gone and fresh die lapping lines cover the field inside the wreath. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#8 in the Grellman census. Very attractive for the grade. The attribution and Ralls provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 finer in 66 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $400-UP
Ex Dr. Philip W. Ralls-Ralls Estate, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/26/2014:860-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Ralls collection envelope and lot ticket).
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$588 |
Lot 226 |
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1850 N-23 R2 PCGS graded AU58. Glossy light olive and steel brown. Frosty luster covers the protected areas on both sides and the eye appeal is excellent. The only marks are some light nicks on the cheek and neck. MDS, die state a late. There are very fine radial die flowlines in the fields but the dull die line at the top of OF has not been added. Our grade is EF45. 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 $200-UP
Ex Wes Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/1998:313-McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/7/2000:2265-Chris McCawley 4/20/2002-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Rasmussen collection envelope and both lot tickets).
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$294 |
Lot 227 |
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1850 N-24 R4+ PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Choice frosty medium brown and light chocolate. Great eye appeal, but there is a trace of very light friction on the highest points of the devices. The only notable mark is a spot of darker olive brown toning on the rim over the E in AMERICA. MDS. The obverse die is heavily worn from extensive use in the earlier N-18 and N-23 marriages leaving the top of the 0 in the date faint, but the die lines and points on the new reverse die are clear. Noyes photo #30519. Our grade is AU50, CC#4 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Naftzger provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; none finer for the variety and the only example graded MSBN at PCGS. Estimated Value $2,000-UP
Ex Chris McCawley 3/1991 (via J. R. Grellman)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:1010-Greg Hannigan 2/19/2010-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Naftzger collection envelope and lot ticket).
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$2,820 |
Lot 228 |
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1850 N-25 R4- PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Frosty light olive and steel brown with underlying faded mint red covering at least 10% of the reverse. The only mark is a small coppery spot at the dentil tips right of star 10. MDS. The diagonal die lines over RI in AMERICA are weak but visible. Our grade is MS60. Estimated Value $300-UP
Ex Derek Carlson (eBay) 11/1/2009-Fred Iskra Collection.
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$423 |
Lot 229 |
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1850 N-26 R4 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Lustrous mint red fading to bluish steel and light olive, about half the obverse showing faded mint color and the reverse displaying underlying very faded mint color in the fields and protected areas. The fields are smooth and slightly reflective thanks to freshly polished dies. This cent would rate gem status if not for a carbon spot nestled between the upper left points of star 5. Otherwise there are only a few minor spots on the obverse and the reverse is pristine. E-MDS, die state b early. The die line above UN reaches to over the center of the N where it fades out. A beautiful example of this tough variety. Noyes photo #30466. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Naftzger provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; none finer for the variety and the only example graded MSRB at PCGS. Estimated Value $1,500-UP
Ex Fred H. Borcherdt 4/1990 (via J. R. Grellman)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:1012-Chris McCawley 8/7/2012-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Naftzger lot ticket).
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$2,115 |
Lot 230 |
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1850 N-27 R4 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Lustrous steel and light olive brown with nearly a third of the mint red remaining, mostly on the obverse. A spot of reddish chocolate toning over star 9, another at the dentils under the right side of the 8 in the date, and a third on the bust tip are the notable marks, and they do catch your eye. There are a few other smaller spots of dark toning elsewhere on the obverse, but they are not significant. The reverse is choice, nearly flawless. E-MDS, die state a (there is no state b for this variety). The fields on both sides are covered with satiny frost created by microscopic die flowlines. Noyes photo #29938. Our grade is MS62, CC#2 in the Grellman census. Both census takers list only 2 examples in mint state grades, and the next best grades only AU50. An important cent for advanced collectors of die varieties. The attribution and Naftzger provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; tied for finest graded of the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $1,500-UP
Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions 1/11/1992:336-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldberg's 9/7/2009:1014-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/30/2011:422-Chris McCawley 10/25/2014-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Naftzger collection envelope and lot ticket).
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Lot 231 |
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1850 N-28 R3 PCGS graded MS62 Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty medium steel brown and light chocolate. The only marks are a small swipe of darker steel and olive brown toning between stars 2 & 3 and a tiny nick on the bust tip. A satiny, attractive cent showing just the faintest touch of rub on the highest points of the devices. MDS, die state a. The tiny die line inside the bottom of the E in ONE is still visible. Our grade is AU55, tied for CC#7 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 1 finer in 64 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $400-UP
Ex Tom Reynolds 3/28/2005-Fred Iskra Collection.
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$969 |
Lot 232 |
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1851 N-1 R3 Repunched 1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty medium steel brown and light chocolate with traces of mint color remaining visible on the obverse while 15% of the reverse shows faded mint red. This cent is satiny and lustrous, and the eye appeal is excellent. The only notable marks are two small, light horizontal nicks left of the ear and a couple more nicks hidden in the dentils at star 4. MDS, die state b. The die lines left of star 4 are strong and the repunching on the base of the first 1 is sharp, but the diagonal die lines in the field around the date are gone. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#10 in the Grellman census. The Conour provenance is noted on the PCGS label. Estimated Value $400-UP
Ex Doug Bird-Jack Conour (via Shawn Yancey) 4/24/2013-Fred Iskra Collection.
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$541 |
Lot 233 |
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1851 N-2 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Red. Impressive lustrous mint red fading to light steel brown on the highpoints, about 80% of the original mint color remaining. No spots or stains, but there is a shallow low spot covering the neck and jaw (caused by debris on the die). A similar low spot is often found on this die variety, especially in the late die state. The notable marks are a small scuff on the throat (mostly hidden by the low spot) and a shallow rim nick at star 4. LDS, die state b. The die lines at the throat and inner curl are gone and the dies are well worn. A beautiful cent, close to gem. Our grade is MS64+, tied for CC#6 in the Grellman census (but most of the better ones in that census have far less original mint red). The attribution and Ralls provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 1 finer in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $1,250-UP
Ex Superior 2/2/1992:1296-Dr. Philip W. Ralls-Ralls Estate, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/26/2014:861-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Ralls collection envelope and Superior lot ticket).
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$1,645 |
Lot 234 |
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1851/81 N-3 R1 51 Over Inverted 18 VF35. Ten points sharper but recolored medium olive and steel mixed with some reddish brown and steel toning. No corrosion and only minor contact marks. EDS, die state a. The 51 over inverted 18 feature is obvious and die lines cover most of the fields on the lower half of the obverse. Estimated Value $150-UP
Ex EBW (eBay) 9/14/2007-Fred Iskra Collection.
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$259 |
Lot 235 |
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1851/81 N-3 R1 51 Over Inverted 18 EF40. Frosty medium steel brown and light chocolate. A spot of microscopic roughness in the field before the neck and a nearly horizontal nick left of the ear are the notable marks. LDS, die state c early. The repunching at the 51 is gone on the 5 and remains visible only as a dull point to the right from the upright of the following 1. Estimated Value $250-UP
Ex Shawn Yancey 12/20/2005-Fred Iskra Collection.
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$270 |
Lot 236 |
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1851 N-4 R1 Repunched 1's PCGS graded MS62 Brown, CAC Approved. Glossy medium chocolate brown and olive with faint hints of very faded mint color showing on the reverse. A spot of darker olive brown toning over the upright of the E in ONE is the only notable mark. MDS, die state a late. The repunching at both 1's is visible and the diagonal die lines in the field around the date are very dull. Our grade is AU50+. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 5 finer, 2 in 64, 2 in 65, 1 in 66 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $150-UP
Ex Kyra Joy (eBay) 1/28/2002-Fred Iskra Collection.
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$270 |
Lot 237 |
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1851 N-5 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty medium steel brown and light chocolate with traces of mint red showing on both sides, mostly on the reverse. Satiny mint luster covers the fields and protected areas and the eye appeal is excellent. The notable marks are a planchet flake in the field close before the neck, a faint diagonal hairline in the field right of the main curl, and a puff of microscopic reddish carbon below the end of the wreath stem. LDS, die state b, with a fine die crack from the coronet through star 5 to the dentils over star 4. Our grade is AU55. 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 $350-UP
Ex J. R. Frankenfield 2/1991-J. R. Grellman Collection 5/28/2016-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Grellman collection envelope).
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$400 |
Lot 238 |
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1851 N-6 R1 Repunched 1's PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous medium brown and light chocolate with a few traces of mint red remaining visible on the reverse. No spots or stains. The only mark is a small nick in the hair over the E in LIBERTY. An attractive, frosty cent. MDS, die state b. The repunching at both of the 1's is dull but visible and the diagonal die lines around the date are gone. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 finer in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $300-UP
Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions 7/31/1993:270-J. D. Watson 4/20/1998-Fred Iskra Collection.
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$470 |
Lot 239 |
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1851 N-7 R1 PCGS graded MS63 Brown, CAC Approved. Very attractive frosty medium steel brown and light chocolate with peeps of faded mint color showing on both sides. The surfaces are satiny and lustrous giving this cent excellent eye appeal. No spots or stains. There are a few microscopic ticks on the chin, a faint hairline in the field off the chin, and a small nick on the rim over star 3. M-LDS, die state a late. The lines at the inner curl are faint, nearly gone. Our grade is MS60+. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 4 finer, 2 in 64, 2 in 65 for the variety in PCGS. Estimated Value $250-UP
Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions 7/31/1993:272-J. D. Watson 4/20/1998-Fred Iskra Collection.
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$376 |
Lot 240 |
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1851 N-8 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Lustrous light olive brown and steel. Satiny mint frost covers this cent and the eye appeal is excellent. The only marks are a dozen tiny specks of golden tan toning scattered over both sides, the largest one at the lower point of star 9. M-LDS, die state a late or b early. The dull die line over the M in AMERICA is faint but visible and the always-present lump on the throat is obvious. Noyes photo #30263. Our grade is MS60+, tied for CC#5 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 2 finer, 1 in 65, 1 in 65+ for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $300-UP
Ex March Wells 6/1991-J. R. Grellman Collection 2/1/2012-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Grellman collection envelope).
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$646 |
Lot 241 |
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1851 N-9 R3 PCGS graded AU58+, CAC Approved. Glossy light to medium chocolate brown and steel with a few tiny peeps of faded mint red showing on the obverse. Mint frost covers the fields and protected areas on both sides. The sharpness is close to mint state but there is a dark olive brown spot of fine roughness at ER in LIBERTY and a minor rim bruise right of star 13. MDS, die state b early. The fine vertical die polishing lines down from the edge of the main curl are faint. A variety that is difficult to find in top grades. Our grade is AU50, tied for CC#9 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 finer in 62 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $200-UP
Ex 1991 FUN Sale, Mid American Rare Coin Auctions 1/4/1991:2079 (where misattributed as N-17)-J. R. Grellman Collection 5/1991-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:909-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Brown collection envelope and lot ticket).
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$494 |
Lot 242 |
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1851 N-10 R1 PCGS graded MS63 Red & Brown. Frosty mint red fading to light steel brown, half the red still visible. No spots, stains, or notable signs of contact. LDS, die state b. Both dies are heavily worn and the die lines of the earlier state are gone. Our grade is MS63. Estimated Value $250-UP
Ex Heritage Auctions #1177, lot 7228-Chris McCawley, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 6/2/2013:589-Fred Iskra Collection (Goldberg lot ticket included).
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$541 |
Lot 243 |
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1851 N-12 R1 EF45. Very attractive glossy medium chocolate brown with frosty lighter brown toning in the protected areas. Nearly flawless, just lightly worn. The best identifying mark is a tiny, very light rim bruise over the E in AMERICA. E-MDS, die state b. The die lines at the inner and main curls are clear but the diagonal lines around the date are gone. Estimated Value $150-UP
Ex Doug Bird-Gary M. Ruttenberg, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 8/19/1995:602-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:916-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Ruttenberg and Brown collection envelopes and both lot tickets).
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$88 |
Lot 244 |
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1851 N-12/11 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Lustrous medium brown and light chocolate with traces of mint red showing on both sides. The surfaces are satiny and quite attractive with subtle overtones of light bluish steel. The only notable mark, and it is trivial, is a tiny swipe of darker toning at the peak of the first 1. LDS, die state d (Newcomb's #11). The die lines at the inner and main curls are gone. A nice cent that comes with a nice provenance. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 finer in 66 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $300-UP
Ex R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/1986:1297 (where misattributed as N-39)-Jack H. Robinson, Superior 1/29/1989:1577-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:919-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Brown collection envelope and both lot tickets).
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$646 |
Lot 245 |
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1851 N-13 R1 PCGS graded MS62 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous medium steel brown and light olive with generous traces of mellowed mint red remaining visible on the reverse. Satiny mint frost covers this cent and the eye appeal is excellent. No spots or stains. The only marks are a faint diagonal nick just right of the nostril and a fine diagonal hairline scratch in the field before the lips. LDS, die state d (Reiver's old #43). The points from the main curl are gone. 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 2; 2 finer, 1 in 63, 1 in 64 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $150-UP
Ex Chris McCawley-J. D. Watson 4/30/1998-Fred Iskra Collection.
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$705 |
Lot 246 |
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1851 N-14 R2 First 1 Repunched PCGS graded MS62 Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty light to medium chocolate brown and steel. Satiny mint luster covers the fields and protected areas and the eye appeal is excellent. No spots or stains, only a few microscopic contact marks. A tiny dig nestled between the L & I in LIBERTY is the best identifying mark. Rare EDS, die state a. The die line at the throat is visible and repunching shows under the peak and base of the first 1. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#13 overall for the variety but tied for finest of the early die state in the Grellman census. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 4 finer, 2 in 63, 1 in 64, 1 in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $200-UP
Ex J. D. Watson 2/14/1998-Fred Iskra Collection.
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$470 |
Lot 247 |
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1851 N-15 R2 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Lustrous mint red fading to steel brown and light olive with about half the coin showing mint color, mostly on the obverse. The notable marks are a puff of slightly darker toning at the peak of the first 1 and two tiny specks of similar toning over the tip of the coronet. M-LDS, die state b. The two points down to the right from the main curl over the inner curl are short and nearly gone. Our grade is MS63+. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. Comes with a nice provenance. PCGS population 1; none finer and the only MSRB of the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $500-UP
Ex Wayne G. Slife, Lester Merkin 10/1972:677-unknown-Bowers & Merena 10/29/2001:2701-unknown-McCawley & Grellman/Goldbergs 9/2010:1195-Chris McCawley 2012-Fred Iskra Collection.
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$764 |
Lot 248 |
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1851 N-16 R3 First 1 Repunched ANACS graded AU50. Glossy medium brown and light chocolate. No defects, just lightly worn. LDS, die state b. The repunching on the first 1 is gone. Our grade is VF35. The attribution is noted on the ANACS label. Estimated Value $100-UP
Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions 1/6/1996:589-U.S. Cents Auction 10/17/1999:111-Fred Iskra Collection (M&G lot ticket included).
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$129 |
Lot 249 |
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1851 N-17 R2 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Very attractive lustrous medium olive brown and chocolate with 15% of the mint red remaining, mostly on the reverse. Just a few trivial marks, including a couple tiny spots of darker toning at star 3 and a tiny diagonal nick left of the ear. Very early die state (VEDS), die state a early, with fine die lines covering the fields on both sides. The fields on the reverse are smooth and reflective. An impressive die state that enhances the eye appeal. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#3 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 $400-UP
Ex 1992 EAC bourse-J. R. Grellman Collection 2/1/2012-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Grellman collection envelope).
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$1,175 |
Lot 250 |
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1851 N-18 R1 EF45. Glossy chocolate and olive brown with lighter brown toning in protected areas, especially on the obverse. This cent has the sharpness of AU50 but the toning is a bit uneven. A small diagonal nick on the end of the chin is the only notable mark. E-MDS, die state a late. The spike down to the right from the dentils over star 8 is short and the points down from the diagonals of the N's in ONE CENT are visible. Estimated Value $100-UP
Ex Cybercoins 11/25/1998-Fred Iskra Collection.
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