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 251		1851 N-19 R3 Second 1 Repunched PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Very attractive lustrous light olive and steel brown. There are numerous microscopic specks of dark olive toning sprinkled over the obverse plus a larger one under the earlobe and another on the brow lock. None of these marks is distracting and the eye appeal is excellent. LDS, die state e. The repunching on the second 1 is gone and numerous die cracks cover the obverse. Those cracks are strong on this example, including the final one from the coronet to the dentils over star 7. Called MS63 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #30994. Our grade is MS62, tied for CC#9 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Naftzger provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 1 finer in 66 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $750-UP Ex Willard C. Blaisdell 9/1976 (via Del Bland)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:1053-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Naftzger collection envelope and lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,116
Lot 252		1851 N-20/28 R3 Both 1's Repunched PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty medium steel brown with traces of faded mint red remaining on both sides. The only defects are a tiny spot of fine carbon at the lower point of star 4 and a small swipe of fine carbon at the base of the O in ONE. LDS, die state c. The fields are flowlined, the reverse is cracked, and tops of the C & E in CENT are joined by crumbling (Newcomb's old #28). Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#13 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Carvin Goodridge provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 3 finer in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $400-UP Ex Stack's 4/27/1983:1090-Carvin Goodridge Collection-Goodridge Estate, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 6/2/2013:592-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $588
Lot 253		1851 N-20/28 R3 Both 1's Repunched PCGS graded MS62 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous medium brown and light chocolate. Satiny mint frost covers this cent and the eye appeal is excellent. The only marks are a couple barely visible planchet flakes on the chin and another in the dentils at star 8 (all as struck). LDS, die state c (Newcomb's #28). Both dies are heavily worn, the reverse is cracked, and the tops of CE are connected by crumbling. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#13 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 6 finer, 1 in 63, 2 in 64, 3 in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $400-UP Ex Ed Hipps 1/1994-Chris McCawley-J. D. Watson 4/20/1998-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $447
Lot 254		1851 N-21 R4 EF45+. Glossy chocolate and dark steel brown. Smooth and quite attractive for the grade, nearly flawless with just a touch of wear on the highest points. A small, light diagonal nick under the outer edge of the hair bun is the only notable mark. M-LDS, die state c. The legend outside the wreath is blunted by die wear and flowlines. A choice cent, close to AU50. A relatively modest piece with a very nice provenance. Estimated Value $250-UP Ex Tom Reynolds 9/20/1985-Jack H. Robinson, Superior 1/29/1989:1592-Wes Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/1998:348-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:958-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Rasmussen and Brown collection envelopes and all 3 lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $353
Lot 255		1851 N-22 R4 PCGS graded AU58, CAC Approved. Choice glossy uniform light chocolate brown. Smooth and very attractive for the grade. The only notable marks are a small pinprick in the field over the end of the nose and a tiny, light rim bruise under the end of the wreath ribbon. M-LDS, die state c early. Die polishing has removed nearly all of the earlier die lines. A lightly worn example of a variety that seldom is found in high grade. Our grade is EF45, tied for CC#10 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 finer, 1 in 64, 1 in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $250-UP Ex Heritage 1999 Central States Auction, lot 5047-Chris McCawley, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 9/19/1999:574-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth 4/25/2003-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Ellsworth collection envelope and both lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $306
Lot 256		1851 N-23 R3 AU50. Sharpness close to mint state but lightly cleaned and nicely retoned glossy medium steel brown and light chocolate with hints of underlying reddish steel in protected areas. No spots or stains. The notable mark is a nick-like planchet flake in the field over the right side of star 4 (as struck). Nicely struck E-MDS, die state a. Some of the fine die lines from the dentils over STAT are still visible. Estimated Value $250-UP Ex Quality (MJB) Coin 2/20/1999-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $294
Lot 257		1851 N-24 R3 PCGS graded MS66 Brown. Very attractive lustrous bluish steel and light olive with slightly faded mint red covering 10% of the planchet, mostly on the reverse. Excellent eye appeal, but there are a few minor marks. These include a small spot of dark toning in the dentils under the 8, another faint one in the field under the tip of the chin, and several light rim nicks on the obverse, mostly left of star 1. Nicely struck E-MDS, die state b early. The die lines from the dentils at star 1 are gone (although faint remnants do show under strong magnification), but the die lines at the throat and inner curl are strong. The irregular die lines from the upper left and lower right points of star 8 is clear (Newcomb called these die cracks). Noyes photo #30453. Our grade is MS62, tied for CC#3 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 $1,500-UP Ex Chris McCawley 11/1991 (via J. R. Grellman)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:1060-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Naftzger collection envelope and lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,234
Lot 258		1851 N-24/32 N-3 PCGS graded MS63 Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty light to medium steel brown with 5% of the original mint color remaining, mostly on the reverse. Lustrous and very attractive. No spots and just a couple trivial marks, including a tiny planchet flake left of the peak of the first 1 and a very small rim nick at O in OF. LDS, die state c, Newcomb's old #32. The die lines from the inner and main curls are gone, just a few faint points from the inner curl remaining. The die lines from the throat are dull and very faint. A light but clear die line or crack passes through the upper half of star 8, strongest into the field from its upper left point. Our grade is MS60, CC#5 overall but finest of the late (old N-32) die state in the Grellman census. Note: Quoted from Grellman in his 2001 edition of the attribution guide for late date large cents, page 264: "Newcomb confused his varieties #24, 27, & 32, both in his book and in his collection. The irregular (die lines or) cracks through star 8 seen on N-24 were described by him for N-27, and the repunching over the left base of the first 1 (for today's N-27) was described by Newcomb for his #32. Delisting his #32 was an arbitrary decision made long ago, but one of his numbers had to go." 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 $500-UP Ex Central Florida Coin Club show bourse 9/1993-J. R. Grellman Collection 10/1993-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:970-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/30/2011:457-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Grellman, Brown, and Holmes collection envelopes and both lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,468
Lot 259		1851 N-25 R3- PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Lustrous light olive and bluish steel brown with traces of mint color remaining on both sides, especially on the reverse. The only notable marks are two small spots of very fine carbon in the dentils at star 4 and a couple tiny spots on the bust over the left edge of the 8. MDS, die state a late or b early. A few of the points down to the left from the throat are still visible but most are gone. An attractive cent. Noyes photo #30083. 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 1; 1 finer in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $400-UP Ex 1991 ANA bourse-J. R. Grellman Collection 2/1/2012-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Grellman collection envelope). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $999
Lot 260		1851 N-26 R4 PCGS graded AU58. Glossy light to medium chocolate brown and steel. Mint frost shows through the gloss in some of the protected areas on the reverse and this cent offers excellent eye appeal. The only notable mark is a spot of slightly darker chocolate toning in the field off the end of the nose. M-LDS, die state b late, with only a faint remnant of one point remaining visible from the main curl over the inner curl. Our grade is AU50. 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 Stack's 3/11/1998:127-Chris McCawley, 2001 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 3/31/2001:511-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the EAC Sale lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $400
Lot 261		1851 N-27 R4 First 1 Repunched PCGS graded AU58. Glossy medium brown and light chocolate. Frosty flowline luster shows in the fields and protected areas on both sides. The only notable marks are a few nicks on the cheek, including a rather long one left of the earlobe. E-MDS, die state b. The repunching over the left base of the first 1 is gone but most of the lines at the inner curl remain visible. Our grade is EF45 net EF40+ for the long nick. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 finer, 1 in 64, 1 in 67 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $250-UP Ex Cybercoins 1/3/2003-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $206
Lot 262		1851 N-29 R2 First 1 Repunched EF45+. Frosty medium chocolate brown fading to darker olive brown in protected areas. The only defect is a small area of extremely fine roughness in the field between the chin and star 2. No contact marks or verdigris. M-LDS, die state b late. The fine repunching under the first 1 is gone and the line at the throat is faint. Estimated Value $150-UP Ex J. D. Watson 1/11/2004-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $141
Lot 263		1851 N-30 R2 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Frosty medium steel brown and light chocolate with hints of very faded mint color in protected areas on the reverse. Mint luster covers the fields and protected areas and the eye appeal is excellent. A small spot of carbon on the upright of the E in ONE is the only notable mark, and it is easily missed using a glass. MDS, die state b. The points up from the tops of ENT are still visible but the one down from the jaw is gone. Our grade is AU58+, very close to mint state. 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 $250-UP Ex J. D. Watson 4/20/1998-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $376
Lot 264		1851 N-31 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous bright mint red mellowing to light steel brown on the highpoints, at least 80% of the red still showing. Must be very close to an "RD" designation. Tiny splashes and spots of dark steel toning are scattered over both sides, including one inside the bottom of the first S in STATES. A very thin nick in the field under the left edge of star 7, a dull horizontal nick or planchet chip on the jaw, and a short struck-through line (caused by a piece of wire on the die) close below the outer section of the hair bun are the notable marks, and none of them is distracting. Nicely struck EDS, die state a, with a short spur to the left from the left side of star 2. The crude "W" scratched into the die left of the earlobe is clear. While some have postulated that a mint worker whimsically added his "W" initial to the die, chances are good that these are simply a few lines inadvertently left in the die as it was being prepared in the mint, and the lines just happen to form what looks like that letter. Regardless, this is a beautiful cent, very close to gem status. Called MS66 and CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30500. Our grade is MS64+, close to MS65, and CC#3 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Naftzger provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; none finer for the variety and the only MSRB example at PCGS. Estimated Value $2,000-UP Ex New Netherlands Coin Co. 6/27/1962:617-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:1071-Chris McCawley, 2015 EAC Sale 5/2/2015:228-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the EAC Sale lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,703
Lot 265		1851 N-33 R4 First 1 Repunched PCGS graded MS63 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous bluish steel and light olive brown with underlying faded mint color covering about 25% of the obverse. The reverse displays traces of mint color, but it also has a reddish steel stain at ON that reaches up to the two berries above. This stain is a distraction but the remainder of the cent is beautiful. The only other defect is a rim nick at the A in STATES. MDS, die state b early. The repunching on the first 1 is weak but still visible. Our grade is MS62, CC#5 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 Rick DeSanctis-2003 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 4/26/2003:757-Evan Kopald Collection, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/20/2010:1202-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Goldberg lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,234
Lot 266		1851 N-34 R4 VF35. Frosty medium brown and light chocolate. No spots or stains. The only marks are a few faint hairline scratches in the field before the face. E-MDS, die state a late. The dies are severely blunted, as always on this variety, and many of the diagonal die lines at TES-OF are still visible. Estimated Value $150-UP Ex Tom Reynolds-J. D. Watson 7/10/2006-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $165
Lot 267		1851 N-35 R5+ PCGS graded AU58. Glossy chocolate and light olive brown. Nicely struck and attractive with just a few notable marks. These include a dull nick on the rim right of star 13 and a faint diagonal pin scratch on the neck. EDS, die state a. Rim cud breaks show at NIT and MER, and the fields on the reverse are covered with fine die finishing lines. Called EF40 and tied for CC#3 in the Noyes census, his photo #31428. Our grade is EF40+, tied for CC#3 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Naftzger provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 finer in 63 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $1,500-UP Ex Bruce A. Morgan-Chris McCawley 5/10/1990-Wes Rasmussen 2/1992 (via J. R. Grellman)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:1075-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Rasmussen collection envelope and Naftzger lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,233
Lot 268		1851 N-36 R5+ PCGS graded AU58. Attractive glossy light chocolate brown with frosty lighter steel brown toning in protected areas and darker steel on the highpoints. Nice eye appeal, just a few minor nicks scattered over the obverse and a splash of darker chocolate brown toning at ENT in CENT into the wreath at right. There are a couple light rim bruises at the bottom of the reverse, but these are barely visible in the slab. EDS, die state a. The fields on the reverse are covered with fine vertical die polishing lines. Noyes photo #30597. Our grade is EF40, 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 at PCGS. Estimated Value $2,000-UP Ex J. R. Grellman Collection 10/5/1991 (in trade for a very early state 1853 Newcomb-21)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:1076-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Grellman collection envelope that also served as the Naftzger collection envelope, plus the Naftzger lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,643
Lot 269		1851 N-37 R4 PCGS graded AU58, CAC Approved. Glossy light chocolate brown and steel with hints of underlying very faded red in protected areas on the obverse. The only mark is a small, faint splash of slightly darker olive brown toning at the top of star 10. M-LDS, die state b late or c early. Most of the die lines from the dentils under the date and star 13 are gone and the field is just starting to rise around UNITED ST. Our grade is EF45. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 3 finer, 1 in 64, 1 in 64+, 1 in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $200-UP Ex Willard C. Blaisdell 9/1976-Del Bland-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:1017-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Blaisdell and Brown collection envelopes and Brown lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $306
Lot 270		1851 N-38 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Lustrous mint red fading to steel brown and light olive, about 25% of the original mint color remaining, mostly on the reverse. This cent is choice except for a subtle wisp of irregular toning at stars 6-10 and another at F-A. Otherwise just a few trivial marks, including a small carbon spot in the dentils over the M in AMERICA. Sharply struck E-MDS, die state a. The fields are starting to show microscopic radial die flowlines but the points from the E & N in CENT remain clear. An attractive cent in spite of the minor defects. Our grade is MS62+, very close to MS63, and tied for CC#5 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 Chris McCawley 6/1992-Gary M. Ruttenberg, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 8/19/1995:630-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:1020-Martin Paul-McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/24/2003:457-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/30/2011:473-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Holmes collection envelope and lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,469
Lot 271		1851 N-39 R3 PCGS graded MS63 Brown, CAC Approved. Very attractive lustrous bluish steel brown with ample traces of faded mint color showing on both sides. The only notable marks are a light diagonal nick on the chin and a few microscopic ticks on the cheek plus two light nicks on the rim over RI in AMERICA. None of these marks is distracting and the eye appeal is excellent. Nicely struck EDS, die state a. The short bar near the dentils over star 3 is clear. Our grade is MS60+, close to choice. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 3 finer, 1 in 64, 1 in 65, 1 in 66 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $400-UP Ex Teletrade 1/29/2012, lot 1025-Fred Iskra Collection (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,087
Lot 272		1851 N-40 R5 MS63+. Frosty mint red fading to steel brown on the highpoints with about half the planchet showing mellowed mint color. Just a few trivial defects, including a minor spot of slightly darker toning near the hair under the left side of star 7, a nick hidden in the hair over the B in LIBERTY, and a small spot of shallow reddish carbon touching the leaf under the I in UNITED. MDS. The portrait and stars are blunted (as always on this obverse die) and the point up from the top of the E in CENT is sharp. A beautiful example of this very rare variety. Tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $2,500-UP Ex Stack's (privately)-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/1986:1288 (where misattributed as N-26)-J. R. Grellman Collection 8/1992-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:1029-Tom Reynolds 5/4/2013-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Grellman collection envelope and both Brown lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 273		1851 N-41 R4 EF45. Slightly sharper but lightly cleaned and nicely retoned glossy light olive and chocolate brown with hints of slightly lighter toning in a few of the protected areas. A spot of lighter toning under the end of the chin and a microscopic planchet lamination in that spot are the notable marks. EDS, die state a, with diagonal die lines from the dentils from below the date to star 12. The depression on the edge at star 12 is always present high-grade examples of this variety. A nice cent in spite of the recoloring. Estimated Value $250-UP Ex Chris McCawley 4/25/2003-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $188
Lot 274		1851 N-43 R5 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Beautiful lustrous mint red mellowing to steel brown on the devices, about half the mint red remaining, mostly on the obverse. Essentially flawless. The best identifying mark is a microscopic planchet flake (as struck) near the dentils under the left side of the 8. E-MDS, die state a. The short points down to the left from the neck are clear and the point up to the left from the top of the E in CENT is long and sharp. A superior example of this rare die variety. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#3 in the Grellman census behind a pair of marginally finer pieces. 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 $1,500-UP Ex Dorothy Gershenson, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 1/1996:599-J. R. Frankenfield, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/17/2001:1681-J. R. Grellman Collection 2/1/2012-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Frankenfield and Grellman collection envelopes and the Frankenfield lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,938
Lot 275		1851 N-45 R4 PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Frosty medium brown with a distracting splash of dark olive brown toning at ATES-OF. Otherwise this cent is nice, void of any notable defects. MDS, die state a late or b early. The die crack from the front edge of the coronet through star 5 is visible and the second crack is faintly visible in the field under star 7. Our grade is net AU50, tied for CC#9 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $400-UP Ex Donohue 3/11/1997-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $353
Lot 276		1851 N-45 R4 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous light steel brown with subtle hints of light bluish steel overtone. Traces of faded mint red remain visible in protected areas and the eye appeal of this cent is excellent. There are a few very faint hairlines in the obverse fields and a small spot of darker reddish brown toning on the tip of the chin, but these defects are trivial. The reverse is choice except for a faint planchet lamination on the rim at NIT, as struck. LDS, die state b. The obverse die cracks are clear, including the final one from under star 4 through the coronet to star 8. 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 1; none finer for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $750-UP Ex Julian Leidman Collection, American Auction Association 11/10/1972:892-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/1986:1262-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/30/2011:485-Chris McCawley 1/18/2012-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Brown and Holmes collection envelope and the last 2 lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,146
Lot 277		1852 N-1 R1 Repunched 1 PCGS graded MS64+ Brown. Glossy mix of medium brown and darker olive brown. There are a few tiny peeps of very faded mint color on the obverse. Excellent eye appeal with no notable marks or other defects. E-MDS, die state b. The repunching under the base of the 1 is clear but repunching is no longer visible on the 8, and a few die cracks show on the obverse. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 finer in 66 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $500-UP Ex J. R. Grellman Collection 10/1995-R. S. Brown, Jr., 2002 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 4/20/2002:621-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Grellman and Brown collection envelopes and EAC Sale lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $676
Lot 278		1852 N-1/2 R1 Repunched 1 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Frosty light to medium chocolate brown with traces of lighter steel brown and tan in protected areas. No spots or stains. The only marks are a few microscopic ticks between stars 2 & 3. M-LDS, die state d (Newcomb's #2). The repunching under the 1 and die lines at the throat are gone, and die cracks show on both sides. Our grade is AU58 for just a hint of rub on the highest points, but the eye appeal is solidly mint state. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 5 finer, 2 in 64, 1 in 64+, 2 in 66 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $250-UP Ex Chris McCawley 9/1998-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:1045-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Brown collection envelope and lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $470
Lot 279		1852 N-3 R1 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Attractive frosty steel brown and light olive. The surfaces are satiny and the eye appeal is excellent. The only notable mark is a small spot of darker toning just right of the upper part of the hair bun. MDS, die state b, with a die crack from the dentils through TE in UNITED to the wreath. The reverse is rotated 30 degrees CCW, as usual for this variety. Our grade is MS60. Comes with a nice provenance. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 3 finer, 1 in 64, 2 in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $250-UP Ex R. E. Naftzger, Jr.-Del Bland-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/1986:1303-Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/17/1987:239-Dr. Thomas L. Chalkley, Superior 1/28/1990:1101-Jon A. Boka-Gary M. Ruttenberg, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 8/19/1995:638-Fred Iskra Collection (includes all 4 lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $470
Lot 280		1852 N-4 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Glossy light chocolate and olive with a small splash of reddish chocolate toning at AM in AMERICA. Frosty flowline luster covers the fields and the eye appeal is excellent. A tiny pinprick in the field under the chin is the only notable mark. MDS, die state a late. Both dies are uncracked. Noyes photo #55138. Our grade is AU55. The attribution and Naftzger provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 1 finer in 66 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $300-UP Ex Willard C. Blaisdell 9/1976 (via Del Bland)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:1092-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Naftzger collection envelope and lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $470
Lot 281		1852 N-5 R2+ PCGS graded MS65 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous medium brown and steel with a hint of light bluish steel overtone in the fields and protected areas. The only marks are a small planchet chip in the field between stars 3 & 4, a very light vertical nick in the field between star 4 and the brow lock, and a speck of carbon on a single dentil under the 5. E-MDS, die state a late. The fine diagonal die lines from the dentils under star 13 are dull but visible. An attractive cent. Our grade is MS62, CC#4 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $750-UP Ex Great Collections 4/26/2015:270881-Fred Iskra Collection (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $969
Lot 282		1852 N-6 R2 PCGS graded AU58+, CAC Approved. Very attractive medium brown and light chocolate. Frosty luster covers the fields and protected areas and the eye appeal is excellent. The only notable marks are a few tiny nicks on the nose and a very fine diagonal planchet lamination from the U in UNITED to the E in AMERICA. MDS, die state a, before the obverse rim cud formed. Our grade is AU50. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 5 finer for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $200-UP Ex 2002 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 4/20/2002:622-Fred Iskra Collection (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $329
Lot 283		1852 N-7 R1 Repunched Date PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Frosty light steel brown and olive with subtle overtones of light bluish steel in the fields and protected areas. The only notable marks are a small but obvious rim nick at star 11 and a few very tiny ones at star 5. LDS, die state d. The repunching on the date is gone and the obverse shows two die cracks. Our grade is AU50. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 7 finer for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $200-UP Ex Bowers & Merena 10/15/1990:6183-Joe V. Dooley, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 1/11/1997:645-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:1070 (includes the Dooley and Brown collection envelopes and both lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $247
Lot 284		1852 N-8 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Lustrous steel brown, the obverse a couple shades darker than the obverse, with 10% of the mint red remaining, mostly on the reverse. Satiny and very attractive, virtually flawless. The best identifying mark is a tiny spot of slightly darker toning close over the tip of the coronet, but it is difficult to see. LDS, die state d. The two very fine die cracks on the obverse are present and a final die crack extends from the dentils through the D in UNITED to the wreath below. Our grade is MS63. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 1 finer in 66 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $750-UP Ex Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz 1/5/1985-Richard V. Punchard 11/9/1989-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/30/2011:501-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Punchard and Holmes collection envelopes and the Holmes lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $823
Lot 285		1852 N-10 R2+ EF40. Sharpness near mint state but whizzed and nicely retoned frosty light to medium chocolate brown. The only notable mark is a very light rim bruise at star 13. Scarce EDS, die state a, with die lines from the dentils under star 1. Estimated Value $50-UP Ex Larry Briggs 5/6/2000-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $71
Lot 286		1852 N-11 R1 PCGS graded MS63 Red & Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty mint red mellowing to steel brown on the highpoints with two-thirds of the faded mint color remaining visible, mostly on the obverse. Just a few minor marks, including a spot of darker steel toning in the center of the neck, a thin diagonal nick above this spot, and a small diagonal nick on the chin. MDS, die state d. The fields are covered with die flowlines and the small spur from the dentils over the U in UNITED is gone. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#6 with many other examples 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 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $500-UP Ex 1988 FUN Auction, Mid American Rare Coin Auctions 1/1988:66-J. R. Frankenfield, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/17/2001:1712-McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/2003:1028-Chris McCawley 9/1/2012-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $793
Lot 287		1852 N-12 R1 Repunched 18 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Attractive lustrous bluish steel brown and chocolate. There is a faint horizontal hairline from the R in LIBERTY to the outer hair bun and a nick on the upright of the E in CENT. Neither mark is distracting and the eye appeal of this cent is excellent. E-MDS, die state a late. The repunching under the peak of the 1 is gone but some weak repunching still shows under the 1 & 8. The obverse is uncracked. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 4; 7 finer for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $300-UP Ex Chris McCawley 9/1998-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:1085-Chris McCawley 12/2003-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/30/2011:507-Harold Johnson (eBay) 11/19/2011-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $447
Lot 288		1852 N-12/13 R1 Repunched 18 PCGS graded MS65+ Red & Brown. Lustrous mint red fading to light steel brown with at least 75% of the bright mint red showing on the obverse while the reverse is a more mellowed light steel brown with underlying faded mint red covering the fields and protected areas. The surfaces are satiny and the eye appeal of this cent is outstanding. Essentially flawless. The best identifying marks, and they are barely visible with a glass, are two tiny specks of dark toning off the bust tip and a thin struck-through line caused by debris on the die between the date and star 13. MDS, die state b (Newcomb's #13). The repunching on the 18 is gone and a dull die crack connects the bust to star 1. A beautiful cent in every respect. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#4 in the Grellman census. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 finer in 66 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $1,000-UP Ex Bowers & Merena 3/18/1999:1178-R S Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:1086-Paul Gerrie, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 5/27/2012:86-Chris McCawley 12/27/2012-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Brown collection envelope and the last 2 lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,115
Lot 289		1852 N-14 R1 Repunched Date PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown, CAC Approved. Mellowed mint red fading to steel brown and chocolate with at least 25% of the planchet showing underlying mint color. A beautiful cent that offers outstanding eye appeal. The only marks are a couple tiny specks of darker toning in the field under the hair bun and another on the crossbar of the E in ONE. Sharply struck EDS, die state a. The die lines from the dentils at star 2 are crisp and repunching shows on all 4 digits of the date. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#4 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 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $350-UP Ex Bowers & Merena 11/11/1999:400-Dr. Philip W. Ralls-Ralls Estate, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/26/2015:872-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Ralls collection envelope and both lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,146
Lot 290		1852 N-15 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Highly lustrous bluish steel and olive brown with nearly a third of the mint color showing, mostly on the reverse. The only marks are a trio of faint spots of slightly darker toning in the field under star 5 and a nick-like planchet chip at the top of the L in LIBERTY (as struck). This cent offers great eye appeal. Nicely struck with radial lines visible in all the stars. M-LDS, die state c. The points at NE in ONE are gone but the die lines in the space right of the Y in LIBERTY remain clear. Our grade is MS64+, very close to MS65. Second finest known of the variety in the Grellman census and very close to being tied for finest. 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 Kenneth Goodman Collection, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/26/2014:873-Fred Iskra Collection (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,234
Lot 291		1852 N-16 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty medium brown and light chocolate. Satiny luster covers the fields and protected areas and the eye appeal is excellent. No spots or stains. The only defects are a shallow low spot on the lower half of the neck (caused by debris on the die) and a dull nick in the middle of the eyebrow. E-MDS, die state a. The fields are covered with microscopic radial die flowlines but the fine die line inside the E in ONE remains visible. Tiny lumps from die rust show on many of the devices on the reverse, as usual on this variety. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 4 finer, 1 in 65, 1 in 65+, 1 in 66, 1 in 66+ for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $400-UP Ex Central Florida Coin Club show bourse 10/1991-J. R. Grellman Collection 2/1/2012-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Grellman collection envelope). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $447
Lot 292		1852 N-17 R1 Repunched 1 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Frosty mint red fading to steel brown on the devices with at least half of the original red remaining. The only marks are from an old fingerprint in the field before the face; otherwise this cent is a gem. Sharply struck MDS, die state b. The repunching under the left half of the base of the 1 is dull but still visible and a small lump has formed on the upright of the E in ONE. An attractive, lustrous cent. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#5 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 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $400-UP Ex Eugene Sternlicht 1/1991-J. R. Grellman Collection 2/1/2012-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Grellman collection envelope). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $676
Lot 293		1852 N-18 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty medium steel brown and light chocolate with traces of very faded mint color remaining in a few of the protected areas, mostly on the obverse. No spots or stains and only a few trivial marks. The notable defects are a tiny planchet void (as struck) in the field over the right point of star 2 and nicks on the 185 in the date. Sharply struck EDS, die state a. This is a rare die state for the variety and it clearly shows the fine repunching at the dentils under the 1 and the top of a stray 1 imbedded in the bust over the left side of the 8. Apparently someone at the mint was playing with the 1 punch. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#7 honors in the Grellman census. The attribution and Iskra 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/Goldbergs 1/25/2015:820-Fred Iskra Collection (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $588
Lot 294		1852 N-20 R4 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Glossy light to medium chocolate with darker chocolate brown in protected areas on the obverse. Possibly recolored long ago, but the eye appeal is excellent and the graders at PCGS determined the color is original. A dull depression, possibly a stray planchet cutter impression, shows just off the dentils tips at stars 3 & 4, and a shallow depression is located on the opposing rim above the D in UNITED. Sharply struck EDS, die state a. All the fine die finishing lines are sharp, including several previously unlisted ones over MERIC and the E in STATES. Noyes photo #30759. Our grade is net AU58, tied for CC#2 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Naftzger provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 finer in 66 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $1,000-UP Ex Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/1988:699-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:1130-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Naftzger collection envelope and both lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $705
Lot 295		1852 N-21 R4 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Very attractive frosty medium brown and light chocolate with a couple tiny peeps of very faded mint color showing on the reverse. No spots or stains. The only marks are a few very tiny rim nicks at stars 4-5 and a stronger rim nick at the E in UNITED. Sharply struck E-MDS, die state a. The obverse is uncracked and the fine die lines from the dentils under star 13 are clear, but the fields are starting to show microscopic radial die flowlines. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#7 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Twin Leaf Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 1 finer in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $600-UP Ex Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz (via J. R. Grellman) 1/1997-Jack Wadlington (the Twin Leaf Collection), Stack's Bowers 7/16/2015:2616-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Wadlington collection notes and lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $705
Lot 296		1852 N-21 R4 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty light chocolate and steel brown. Nearly flawless. The best identifying marks are a faint, dull pinprick between the peak of the 1 and star 1 and a tiny swipe of darker chocolate brown toning along the front edge of the coronet. This cent offers mint state eye appeal (hence the lofty grade assigned by PCGS and the CAC certification), but there is a hint of rub on the highest points of the devices. MDS, die state b, with a fine die crack from the coronet through star 5 to the dentils. Our grade is AU58, tied for CC#9 in the Grellman census. PCGS population 2; 1 finer in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $400-UP Ex Heritage Auctions 2/10/2013:7089-Fred Iskra Collection (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $541
Lot 297		1852 N-22/9 R1 PCGS graded MS64+ Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty uniform medium brown and light chocolate. There are no spots or stains, and the only notable contact mark is a dull diagonal nick under star 4. An attractive cent with excellent eye appeal. M-LDS, die state c (Newcomb's old #9). The die lines from the main curl are gone and the obverse is cracked, but the reverse is uncracked. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Goodridge Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 5 finer, 1 in 65, 3 in 66, 1 in 67 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $400-UP Ex Bowers & Merena 6/10/1985:480-Carvin Goodridge Collection-Goodridge Estate, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 6/2/2013:608-Fred Iskra Collection (Goldberg lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $676
Lot 298		1852 N-22/9 R1 PCGS graded AU58. Frosty medium steel brown and chocolate. Satiny mint luster covers the fields and protected areas and this cent offers excellent eye appeal. The only notable marks are a dull nick between the top of star 3 and the end of the nose and a minor spot of carbon nestled between the O in ONE and the leaf to the left. M-LDS, die state c early (Newcomb's #9). The die lines from the main curl are lost in flowlines. The obverse is lightly cracked but the reverse is uncracked. Looks mint state but there is a hint of rub on the highest points of the devices. Our grade is AU58. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 8 finer for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $200-UP Ex David Lawrence Rare Coins 2/20/2009-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $129
Lot 299		1852 N-23 R5 PCGS graded MS65 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous light olive and chocolate with hints of underlying very faded mint color showing through on both sides. Subtle overtones of light bluish steel toning add to the outstanding eye appeal of this cent. A thin vertical nick in the field well off the tip of the nose and a tiny tick on the left foot of the N in ONE are the only notable marks on a piece that is void of spots or stains. Rare LDS, die state b, with a strong rim cud break at the bottom of the reverse. In addition there is a faint die crack on the rim over AM in AMERICA that outlines where a terminal rim cud is forming. A neat die state for a rare variety. Noyes photo #30997. Our grade is MS63, CC#1 by a small margin in the Grellman census. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; none finer for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $3,000-UP Ex Bowers & Merena 6/10/1991:718-Tony Terranova 6/19/1991-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:1139-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Naftzger collection notes and lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 300		1853 N-1 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown, CAC Approved. Spectacular lustrous bright mint red just starting to mellow to light steel brown on the highpoints with 85% of the original mint color remaining on both sides. No notable spots, stains, or contact marks. The only defects are a few trivial mint-made flaws. These includes a short diagonal struck-through line high on the neck, another microscopic curved struck-through line on the end of the chin, and a nick-like planchet flake under the lower right point of star 3 (all as struck). Sharply struck EDS, scarce die state a. The fine die lines at UNITE are very sharp. A remarkable cent in every respect, one that appears to rate a solid "RD" designation. Our grade is MS65+, CC#3 in the Grellman census for the variety but finest of the early die state. 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 $2,000-UP Ex Heritage Auctions in 2006, lot 61-Chris McCawley 6/28/2014-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,173

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