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 301		1853 N-2 R3 PCGS graded MS65 Brown, CAC Approved. Beautiful lustrous bluish steel and olive brown with generous traces of mellowed mint red remaining visible on the obverse. The surfaces are satiny and the eye appeal of this cent is outstanding. The notable marks are a microscopic speck of verdigris low on the neck and a small carbon spot on the left side of the U in UNITED. Otherwise this cent is absolutely choice. E-MDS, die state a. The die line at the throat is dull but clear. Our grade is MS62. Second finest known of the variety behind a marginally finer example in the Grellman census. The attribution is shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 finer in 66 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $650-UP Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldberg's 1/28/2004:1327-Evan Kopald (via J. R. Grellman & Chris McCawley) 5/2006-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/30/2011:535-Eric Fix, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/31/2014:568-Fred Iskra Collection (last lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $940
Lot 302		1853 N-3 R1 Repunched 185 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Lustrous mint red toning to bluish steel brown and light olive, about a third of the mellowed mint color remaining. A very attractive cent but there are a few trivial defects, including a spot of darker toning at ER in LIBERTY, a couple light horizontal nicks on the rim left of star 5, and weak dentils between stars 3 & 4 (as struck). MDS, die state b. The fine repunching on the 185 found in the early state is gone but the lump under the 5 remains visible. Our grade is MS62, tied for CC#12 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 5; 2 finer, 1 in 64+, 1 in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $500-UP Ex Scotsman Auctions (no date) lot 81-Chris McCawley 12/2003-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/30/2011:536-H. Craig Hamling 8/1/2011-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Holmes collection envelope and lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $588
Lot 303		1853 N-4 R3+ Boldly Repunched 3 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Attractive glossy medium brown and light chocolate. Satiny mint frost covers the fields and protected areas and the eye appeal is excellent. Would rate a higher grade if not for a few contact marks, including a small but fresh nick at the upper right point of star 2 and several contact marks that break the toning around NE in ONE. Sharply struck EDS, die state a. The repunching over the 3 is strong and the fine die lines over the N in UNITED are sharp. Our grade is EF45+, tied for CC#7 overall but second finest of the EDS in the Grellman census. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 finer in 64 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $350-UP Ex McLaughlin & Robinson Auctions #67, lot 647-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:1142-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Brown collection envelope and lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $470
Lot 304		1853 N-5 R2 Repunched 53 PCGS graded AU58, CAC Approved. Light to medium chocolate brown. No marks or other defects, but the luster is hidden under a thin layer of natural oxidation. This piece appears to have been untouched for many decades and shallow dirt is nestled around all the devices. Needs a proper bath to bring out the underlying beauty. The best identifying mark is a small spot of darker toning left of the lower left point of star 11 and another midway between star 2 and the chin. Nicely struck E-MDS, die state a. The fine repunching under the 3 is visible in spite of the dirt, and the fine die lines from the inner curl are present. Our grade is AU50. 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 $200-UP Ex Darin Whittaker 6/21/2002-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $235
Lot 305		1853 N-6 R1 PCGS graded AU58. Misaligned Obverse. Glossy medium brown and light chocolate with a hint of woodgrained effect on the obverse. Mint frost shows in the protected areas on both sides. The best identifying marks are a tiny pinprick on the chin and a light nick on star 6. EDS, die state a, with die lines from the dentils at star 2. The obverse is misaligned to K-9 but the reverse is properly centered on the planchet. Our grade is AU50. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 5 finer, 2 in 63, 2 in 64, 1 in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $150-UP Ex Tom Reynolds 12/15/2003-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $247
Lot 306		1853 N-7 R2 PCGS graded AU58, CAC Approved. Very attractive uniform glossy medium brown and light chocolate with mint frost in protected areas. Smooth and nearly flawless offering excellent eye appeal. The only notable mark is a short, fine scratch into the dentils right of star 13. Nicely struck E-MDS, die state b early. The earliest die lines at the inner curl and ED-ST are gone and the field around ED-STAT is starting to show fine die roughness. Fresh die polishing lines show in the obverse fields. 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 $150-UP Ex Joe V. Dooley, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 1/11/1997:665-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:1154-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Dooley and Brown collection envelopes and Brown lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $793
Lot 307		1853 N-8 R3 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous mint red fading to steel brown, nearly a third of the red remaining, mostly on the reverse. Satiny mint frost covers this cent and the eye appeal is outstanding. There is a spot of very fine carbon between the bun and star 10 and a smaller one off the tip of the coronet, plus a couple more specks of darker toning elsewhere on the obverse and a collection of tiny planchet flakes in the leaves over the E in ONE (as struck). Otherwise this cent is flawless. Nicely struck MDS, die state b. The die lines near the dentils at stars 2-3 and over star 10 are gone. Noyes photo #31425. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Naftzger provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; none finer or the variety and the only RB example at PCGS. Estimated Value $1,250-UP Ex Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz 6/17/1989-Wes Rasmussen 2/1992 (via J. R. Grellman)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:1148-Chris McCawley 5/1/2015-Fred Iskra Collection (Naftzger lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,792
Lot 308		1853 N-9 R2 Repunched Date PCGS graded MS65 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous light chocolate and steel brown with peeps of faded mint color showing, mostly on the reverse. The fields are satiny from microscopic die wear and the eye appeal is quite nice. A faint spot of darker toning in the middle of the jawline and another slightly more obvious one under star 1 are the best identifying marks. MDS, die state b. Repunching is clearly visible at the bottoms of the 1 & 53, strongest inside the loop of the 5, but the earlier die lines at the inner curl are gone. Noyes photo #30766. Our grade is MS62+, tied for CC#6 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Naftzger provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 finer in 65+ for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $750-UP Ex Lester Merkin Auction 3/28/1969:703-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:1149-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Merkin auction lot envelope that also served as the Naftzger collection envelope, plus the Naftzger lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,528
Lot 309		1853 N-10 R1 Repunched 18 PCGS graded MS63 Red & Brown. Frosty mint red mellowing to bluish steel brown and light olive with about half of both sides showing faded mint color. A choice piece except for a low spot caused by debris on the die, and it covers most of the neck into the bottom of the jaw. Otherwise a speck of carbon in the field close to the upper lip and a dull nick on the rim over the T in UNITED are the only marks. Lustrous and attractive in spite of the low spot. MDS, die state b. The repunching below the 1 and inside the top of the 8 remains visible but the early die lines at MER are gone. Our grade is MS62. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 finer in 64 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $300-UP Ex Hanks & Associates 3/1990-J. R. Grellman Collection 2/1/2012-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Grellman collection envelope). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $329
Lot 310		1853 N-11 R2 AU55. A mint state cent that was lightly cleaned and retoned glossy light olive and steel with peeps of very faded red in protected areas. The surfaces are covered with satiny mint frost and the eye appeal is quite nice. The only notable mark is a nick-like planchet flake in the field under the outer edge of the hair bun (as struck). MDS, die state b. The earlier die lines on the obverse are gone. Estimated Value $150-UP Ex Chris McCawley 12/17/2001-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $259
Lot 311		1853 N-12 R1 Repunched 1 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. A lustrous mint state cent that has a few marks on the obverse while the reverse is flawless. Attractive frosty medium steel brown and light olive with traces of faded mint red on the obverse and at least 10% of the reverse showing mint color. No spots or stains. The only marks are a few thin diagonal nicks at the nostril, another stronger nick in the center of the cheek, one on the neck, and an irregular low spot in the field under the chin where a bit of debris came between the die and the planchet. MDS, die state b, with a small lump on the left side of the upright of T in LIBERTY and a vertical die line inside the top of the N in ONE. Our grade is AU55. 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 $250-UP Ex Tom Reynolds, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 1/26/2004:1593-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $270
Lot 312		1853 N-13 R1 Repunched 1 PCGS graded MS63 Red & Brown. Frosty mint red mellowing to steel brown with about half the faded mint color remaining. The only marks are a few tiny specks of darker toning, including one right of the eye, another under the hair bun, and a tiny one on a dentil under the 3. The reverse is flawless. M-LDS, die state b. The repunching at the base of the 1 remains clear but the earlier points at E in CENT are gone and the field outside the wreath is starting to rise around the legend. Our grade is MS60+. Housed in an old PCGS "rattler" slab. Estimated Value $250-UP Ex Joe V. Dooley, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 1/11/1997:1085-Grant O. Reed-H. Craig Hamling-U.S. Cents Auctions #7, 10/17/1999:142-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Dooley lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $423
Lot 313		1853 N-14 R3 Repunched 1 VF35. Sharpness close to mint state but this cent was whizzed and retoned light olive and steel. The only mark is a planchet chip in the field between star 11 and the hair bun. MDS, die state c. The repunching under the upright of the 1 is clear and a narrow but clearly defined rim cud extends from between stars 11 & 12 down to between stars 12 & 13. Estimated Value $50-UP Ex U.S. Cents Auction #7, 10/17/1999:143-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $129
Lot 314		1853 N-15 R2 Repunched 5 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Very attractive frosty medium brown and light chocolate with traces of faded mint red remaining on both sides. The only marks are a thin nick on the rim under the 3, a very thin vertical nick left of star 12, and a faint hairline down from the inner point of star 10. Sharply struck EDS, die state a. The die line from the chin to star 3 is clear and the fields around UNITED are smooth (which is quite unusual for this variety). Our grade is MS60+, tied for CC#12 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Goodridge provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 2 finer in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $350-UP Ex Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/1984:741-Carvin Goodridge Collection-Goodridge Estate, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 6/2/2013:612-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Goodridge lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $676
Lot 315		1853 N-16 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Choice lustrous mint red mellowing to light steel brown on the highpoints. Two thirds of the mint color remains, and the reverse is nearly full red that is just starting to mellow. The only marks are a small, light nick on the rim under the left side of the 1 in the date, a small spot at the lower point of star 12, and a puff of light steel brown toning at the first S in STATES. Nicely struck E-MDS, die state a. The die clashmarks at the throat and over the O in ONE are visible but fading. Sharply struck with fully defined radial lines on all the stars. A very nice cent with outstanding eye appeal and an impressive provenance. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Naftzger provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; none finer for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $1,500-UP Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/1984:742-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:1160-Chris McCawley, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/2015:844-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the last lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,880
Lot 316		1853 N-17 R1 Repunched 1 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Frosty medium steel brown and light chocolate with hints of underlying very faded mint red in protected areas on both sides. Attractive and nearly flawless. The best identifying marks are a tiny planchet lamination in the dentils under the right edge of the base of the 1 and a tiny, very light diagonal nick left of the earlobe. MDS, die state b. The repunching left of the base of the 1 remains visible but the earlier die lines from the dentils under the date and star 1 are gone. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#9 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Siegel-Brown-Ellsworth provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 finer for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $300-UP Ex Robert Siegel Auctions 10/29/1985:14-Wes Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/1998:419-R. S. Brown, Jr., 1999 EAC Sale, lot 662-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth 1/11/2014-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Rasmussen, Brown, and Ellsworth collection envelopes and all 3 lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $447
Lot 317		1853 N-18 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Beautiful lustrous mint red mellowing to bluish steel brown and olive with half the mellowed mint red remaining, mostly on the obverse. This is a gem cent except for a struck-through line (caused by a piece of lint or fine wire that came between the die and planchet) from the lowest curl passing just over star 13 into the field under star 12. Otherwise the only marks are an inconspicuous nick on the left side of the second T in STATES and another tiny nick that is equally well hidden on the leaf right of the T in CENT. Nicely struck M-LDS, die state b. The die lines behind the portrait are gone but the two dashes at the bottom of the 8 are still visible. A great cent in spite of the struck-through line, and it comes with an important provenance. Our grade is MS63+, very close to MS64, and tied for CC#4 in the Grellman census. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; none finer for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $1,000-UP Ex Walter Breen-Lester Merkin-Louis Helfenstein, Lester Merkin 8/14/1964:296-unknown-Chris McCawley, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/1998:1275-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:1199-Paul Gerrie, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 5/27/2012:87-Chris McCawley 8/7/2012-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Brown collection envelope and the last 3 lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,410
Lot 318		1853 N-19 R1 Repunched 853 PCGS graded MS62 Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty medium steel brown and light chocolate. A choice cent with excellent eye appeal and no notable defects; just a faint hint of rub on the highest points of the devices. LDS, die state c. The repunching under the 8 & 5 is gone but it is still clear on the bottom of the 3. The obverse is slightly misaligned to K-9 while the reverse is centered on the planchet. Our grade is AU58+, very close to mint state. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 2 finer in 66 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $250-UP Ex Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/1988:714-Marvin Hall 3/22/2003-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Halpern lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $306
Lot 319		1853 N-20 R3 Repunched 53 PCGS graded AU58. Attractive glossy uniform medium brown and light chocolate. The only mark is a spot of darker toning or crud in the field just right of the main curl. E-MDS die state a. The fields are just starting to display minor die roughness and the fine diagonal lines from the dentils over RI in AMERICA are still visible. The repunching on the bottoms of the 5 & 3 is obvious. Our grade is EF45. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 5 finer for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $100-UP Ex Hubscher 5/1/1989-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $212
Lot 320		1853 N-21 R4 PCGS graded MS66 Brown, CAC Approved. Choice lustrous light chocolate and bluish steel brown with traces of faded mint red on the obverse while 15% of the reverse shows faded mint color. No spots or stains, only a few trivial contact marks. A tiny nick on the ball of the 5 and a light rim nick over the C in AMERICA are the best identifying marks, and it takes a glass to see them. This cent offers outstanding eye appeal. LDS, die state b. The points from the curl at star 13 are gone and the fields are covered with flowlines from die wear. Called MS65 in the Noyes census, his photo #30677. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#5 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 $1,250-UP Ex S. M. Koeppel 11/8/1945 (one of Naftzger's earliest large cent acquisitions)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:1168-Legend Morphy-Chris McCawley 4/15/2015-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,350
Lot 321		1853 N-22 R2+ Repunched 18 PCGS graded AU58, CAC Approved. Attractive glossy medium brown and light chocolate with frosty lighter tan faded down from mint color in the protected areas. Great color and eye appeal. The only notable marks are a light rim bruise at star 12 and a long but very light vertical nick on the cheek. E-MDS, die state a. The die lines at the throat and inner curl are clear and the fine line joining the R & I in AMERICA is weak but still visible. Our grade is AU50 sharpness net EF45. 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 $150-UP Ex Nickerson 9/19/1938:680-unknown-Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz 12/1/1989-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:1212-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Brown collection envelope and lot ticket and the 1938 sale envelope). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $423
Lot 322		1853 N-23 R4 EF40. Glossy uniform medium brown and light chocolate. Smooth and attractive with only a few trivial contact marks. The notable ones are two tiny chips on the jawline just left of the earlobe. E-MDS, die state a. The fine die lines from the dentils under the 18 and over ITE in UNITED are dull but visible. Elements of the stray 4 that was punched into the hair just behind the ear are visible. Estimated Value $100-UP Ex Rod Widok 4/9/2000-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $200
Lot 323		1853 N-24 R2 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Frosty light bluish steel brown with faded mint red covering nearly a third of both sides. The only marks are a small but obvious carbon spot at the dentil tips over star 5 and a dull nick just right of the spot. Sharply struck EDS, die state a. The vertical die lines at the inner curl are crisp. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#9 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Goodridge provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 3 finer, 2 in 64, 1 in 66 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $300-UP Ex Abe Kosoff Estate, Bowers & Merena 11/4/1985:280-Carvin Goodridge Collection-Goodridge Estate, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 6/2013:614-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Goodridge lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $617
Lot 324		1853 N-25 R1 Repunched 1 & 3 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Very attractive lustrous mint red mellowing to light steel brown with at least two-thirds of the mint red remaining. The only marks are a thin horizontal nick at the hair left of the hair bun and a small spot of dark brown toning at the left foot of the first A in AMERICA. MDS, die state b. The repunching at the bottom of the 1 & 3 remains clear but the earlier fine die lines on the reverse are gone. Most likely from the Kosoff hoard of mint state examples, but this is a nice one. Our grade is MS64. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 2 finer in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $300-UP Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldberg�s 9/14/2008:632-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/30/2011:572-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Holmes collection envelope and lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $588
Lot 325		1853 N-26 R2 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Highly lustrous bluish steel brown and light olive with choice, satiny surfaces and generous traces of mint red remaining. The only marks are a thin planchet fissure or crease on the outer edge of the rim at star 1, as struck, a tiny nick in the hair right of the earlobe, and a speck of darker steel toning under star 11. MDS, die state b, with some weakness of strike at the stars, shoulder, and tip of the coronet. The early die lines over ERI are gone but the two points down from the main curl over the inner curl are clear. A beautiful cent, tied for CC#4 in the Grellman census. Our grade is MS63. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 3 finer, 1 in 65, 1 in 66, 1 in 67 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $400-UP Ex Tom Reynolds, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 9/5/2004:1124-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/30/2011:573-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Holmes collection envelope and both lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $764
Lot 326		1853 N-27 R2 PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Glossy steel brown and chocolate, the obverse mottled with medium brown tones. There is a small nick in the field off the chin, tiny rim nicks at stars 10 & 11, and a pair of small rim nicks at IC in AMERICA. Very early die state, die state a, the earliest yet seen. The fields are smooth and slightly reflective, and they covered with fine die polishing lines. The die lines near the dentils at star 2 are crisp. Obviously one of the first struck from this pair of dies. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#11 for the variety in the Grellman condition census but second finest of the very early die state. 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 Rick DeSanctis 7/1998-J. R. Grellman 7/1998-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:1233-Chris McCawley, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldberg�s 2/11/07:877-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/30/2011:574-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Holmes collection envelope and the last 2 lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $306
Lot 327		1853 N-28 R3+ Repunched 1 PCGS graded AU58. Glossy light olive and steel brown with traces of lighter brown and tan in some of the protected areas. The fields are covered with radial flowlines and frosty luster shows in protected areas. The notable marks are a bit of reddish chocolate brown toning in the center of the ear and another spot of similar toning in the field right of the inner curl. LDS, die state c. The obverse die lines of the earlier state are gone and the top of the 8 is weak from die wear. Our grade is EF45+. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 3 finer, 1 in 63, 1 in 64, 1 in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $200-UP Ex Chris McCawley 12/26/2009-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $147
Lot 328		1853 N-29 R3- NGC graded MS63 Brown. Lightly cleaned and retoning frosty light bluish steel with reddish golden tan in protected areas. Satiny mint luster covers the protected areas, particularly on the reverse. The only notable mark is a dull circular impression under the left foot of the N in CENT. EDS, die state a. The tiny die lines from the front edge of the neck are clear and the ones from the dentils at stars 1-2 are sharp. Our grade is net AU50. The attribution is noted on the NGC label. Estimated Value $200-UP Ex Heritage Auctions 11/4/2004:5134-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $329
Lot 329		1853 N-30 R2 AU55. Glossy light olive and steel brown. A mint state cent that probably was recolored but the toning is attractive and the eye appeal is quite nice. The only mark is a dark olive brown spot of microscopic roughness at the dentils over the F in OF. LDS, die state b. The tiny die lines from the dentils at star 13 are gone and a strong flowline connects the left end of the base of the 1 to the dentil below. Estimated Value $125-UP Ex Mike Smith (eBay) 3/13/2003-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $165
Lot 330		1853 N-31 R4+ AU50. Sharpness very close to mint state but lightly cleaned and retoned glossy olive and medium chocolate with frosty lighter steel brown in protected areas on the reverse. The toning on the neck is lighter than the rest of the obverse, and this is a distraction. In addition there is a small, very shallow planchet flake near the center of the lightly toned area on the neck. A more-uniform retoning might be beneficial. Nicely struck E-MDS, die state b early. The diagonal die lines over RI in AMERICA are dull but visible and the field outside the wreath is starting to show minor die roughness. A variety that is difficult to find in high grade. Tied for CC#5 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $250-UP Ex Heritage Auctions 8/17/2008:1354-Fred Iskra Collection (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $376
Lot 331		1853 N-32 R4+ PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Attractive glossy medium chocolate and olive brown with frosty lighter steel brown toning in protected areas on the reverse. The only marks are a strong diagonal nick low on the neck, a smaller one above, and a dull tick on the nostril. Nicely struck MDS, die state b. The vertical die lines inside the wreath are sharp but the line from the second A in AMERICA past the tip of the wreath stem is weak. Our grade is AU50, tied for CC#7 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 3 finer in 64 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $500-UP Ex George Ramont 10/10/1976-Jules Reiver, Heritage Auctions 1/25/2006:20569-Fred Iskra Collection (Reiver collection envelope and lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $734
Lot 332		1853 N-33 R2+ Repunched 1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous light olive and steel brown with at least 5% of both sides showing mint red. Satiny mint frost covers this cent and the eye appeal is excellent. The notable marks are a tiny tick on the end of the chin and a small spot of very fine carbon nestled between the bottom of the E in ONE and the adjacent leaf. LDS, die state b. The dash to the left of the base of the 1 is gone. Our grade is MS60+, tied for CC#7 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $350-UP Ex H. Craig Hamling 11/18/2011-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $734
Lot 333		1854 N-1 R3 VF35. Glossy medium brown and light chocolate. There are a few nicks on the cheek and a very shallow low spot in the field before the throat up to the tip of the nose. Otherwise this piece would rate a slightly higher grade. Scarce EDS, die state a. The obverse fields are smooth except where affected by the low spots. Estimated Value $75-UP Ex David Paniss 11/10/2000-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $82
Lot 334		1854 N-2 R1 PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Lustrous light brown and tan with splashes of reddish medium brown toning on the reverse. The notable marks are a few light rim nicks over ITED. EDS, die state a, with a die line connecting the lower parts of the N in ONE. The sharpness is mint state but the tip of the coronet and the opposing area at the bottom of the wreath are softly struck, which is typical of this variety. Our grade is AU55. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS Label. PCGS population 1; 5 finer, 1 in 63, 3 in 64, 1 in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $250-UP Ex Tom Reynolds-McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/7/2000:2334-Chris McCawley 4/21/2002-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $294
Lot 335		1854 N-3 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Brown, CAC Approved. Very attractive lustrous light steel brown with traces of mint color remaining on the reverse. Subtle hints of light bluish steel overtone show in the fields and protected areas. Sharply struck with excellent eye appeal. The only defects are some tiny specks of darker toning around MERI and the T in CENT. E-MDS, die state a, showing a fine diagonal line through star 6 to the hair above I in LIBERTY. Our grade is MS62+, close to MS63, and CC#5 for the variety in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $750-UP Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/27/2001:1351-"Paris"-McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 6/2013:619-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Goldberg lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,175
Lot 336		1854 N-4 R2 Repunched 4 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Beautiful frosty light to medium chocolate and steel brown with traces of mint color showing on both sides. The surfaces are lustrous and the eye appeal of this cent is outstanding. A small nick on the tip of the nose and a spot of slightly lighter steel toning on the left point of star 9 are the notable marks. Struck from the earliest state of the dies, die state a. Fine diagonal die polishing lines cover the fields on both sides and evidence of the fine repunching on the 4 is sharp. The fields are smooth and a badly misplaced 4 shows in the curls over the left side of the 5 where the upright and a trace of the serif of the crossbar can be found. Noyes photo #30670. Our grade is MS63, CC#1 by a small margin in the Grellman census. A great cent that comes with a great provenance. The attribution and Naftzger provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; none finer for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $1,250-UP Ex Henry C. Hines-Howard R. Newcomb-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 12/4/1984:1926 (via Tony Terranova)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:1926-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Naftzger collection envelope and both lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,704
Lot 337		1854 N-5 R3 Repunched 18 PCGS graded AU58. Glossy light to medium chocolate brown. The only notable mark is a small, dull nick on the end of the nose. M-LDS, die state b late. There are doubled clashmarks at the O in ONE and the repunching over the 8 is dull, but the repunching at the 1 is gone. Our grade is AU50. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 4 finer, 2 in 63, 1 in 64, 1 in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $200-UP Ex Heritage Auctions 4/15/2008:23027-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $400
Lot 338		1854 N-6 R1 EF45. Sharpness near mint state but lightly cleaned and retoned frosty tan and light olive blending to chocolate in protected areas. The surfaces are decent but traces of extremely fine roughness show on the left side of the obverse. A nick on the rim at star 10 is the best identifying mark. M-LDS, die state c early. The die line at star 2 is gone but the ones from the dentils over the I in AMERICA are still faintly visible. Estimated Value $100-UP Ex Joe M. Lanzaf (eBay) 11/28/1998-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $71
Lot 339		1854 N-7 R2 Repunched 1 & 4 AU55. A sharp mint state cent that was lightly cleaned and is nicely retoned glossy light olive fading to chocolate brown in protected areas. The only defects are a faint struck-through line from the main curl into the field and a low spot in the inner curl (both caused by debris on the die). Sharply struck very early die state (VEDS), die state a early. The fine repunching on the 1 & 4 is crisp. Second finest known of the early state in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $150-UP Ex Kevin Kilroy (eBay) 4/12/2003-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $270
Lot 340		1854 N-8 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Very attractive lustrous medium steel brown with traces of mint red in protected areas. The fields are satiny and the only marks are a tiny diagonal nick in the field off the tip of the nose and a small vertical nick right of the inner curl. Sharply struck EDS, die state a. The fields are smooth, void of any notable flowlines. A very attractive cent. Our grade is MS60. Not in the overall census for the variety but CC#5 of the early state 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 $300-UP Ex Doug Bird 1/8/1987-Richard V. Punchard 11/9/1989-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/30/2011:592-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Punchard collection envelope and Holmes lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $517
Lot 341		1854 N-9 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Brown, CAC Approved. The so-called "Dartboard Obverse" variety. Frosty uniform steel brown and light chocolate with peeps of mint red showing on both sides. Lustrous and very attractive, nearly void of marks. The only defect is a faint spot of slightly darker toning under the left point of star 5. LDS, die state c. The fields are covered with die flowlines including one from the left end of the base of the 1 down to the space between two dentils. The stray 1 is still clearly visible in the right side of the ear, the curve of an 8 is visible in the space right of the Y in LIBERTY, and traces of the crossbar and base of a 4 can be seen in the hair over the right side of the 5 in the date. Why were these numerals randomly punched into the obverse die so far from the date position? Nobody knows, but it makes for a neat die variety. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#10 in the Grellman census. The attribution is shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; none finer for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $750-UP Ex Tom Reynolds-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/1998:757-unknown-Heritage Auctions 6/2011-Doug Durasoff, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/2015:861-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Goldberg lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $999
Lot 342		1854 N-10 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty mint red fading to bluish steel brown with about 20-25% of the mint color remaining on both sides. The surfaces are lustrous and the eye appeal is outstanding. The best identifying marks, and they are barely visible, are a tiny horizontal tick on the cheek right of the lower lip and a speck of dark toning at the upper right point of star 6. Sharply struck LDS, die state e, with several die cracks on both sides. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#7 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $750-UP Ex Lyn Knight 2014 Fall Auction, lot 516-Fred Iskra Collection (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,703
Lot 343		1854 N-11 R2 NGC graded MS64 Brown. Frosty golden light olive with subtle overtones of light bluish steel. Satiny mint luster covers this cent and the eye appeal is excellent. The only marks are a very tiny tick on the chin, a thin planchet fissure on the rim under the right side of the 4, and another on the rim left of star 1 (both fissures as struck). M-LDS, die state c early. The fields are covered with fine radial die flowlines and very light flowlines connect the bases of the 1 & 4 to the dentils below. Our grade is MS60. Estimated Value $300-UP Ex Superior 10/2000:1496-Townsmith (eBay) 12/22/2002-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $341
Lot 344		1854 N-12 R2 Repunched 1 PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Very attractive lustrous light olive and steel with subtle hints of light bluish steel overtone on the obverse. No spots or stains, and the only defects are a shallow low spot on the neck up to the lower part of the jaw, some weakness at the top of the ear, and low spots around the O in ONE, all caused by shallow debris (probably lubricating oil or grease) on the die. EDS, die state a. The repunching under the base of the 1 and die lines from the dentils under the 4 are clear. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#11 of the business strikes and CC#4 of the EDS 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 66 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $300-UP Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/27/2001:1354-Fred Iskra Collection (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $306
Lot 345		1854 N-13 R4 PCGS graded AU58+, CAC Approved. Frosty medium brown with underlying flowline luster in the fields and protected areas. A shallow low spot covers most of the neck and the lower part of the jaw, and a bit of lighter coppery toning shows on the highest points at the ear thanks to a bit of fresh friction. Otherwise there is just a hint of wear on the highest points from mint state. MDS, die state b. The earlier die lines at S-OF are gone but some of the vertical lines from the dentils under the 54 remain visible. Our grade is AU50. 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 $150-UP Ex David Lawrence Rare Coins 9/2/2008-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the DLRC sales ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $223
Lot 346		1854 N-14 R2 Repunched 4 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Very attractive lustrous medium steel brown and light chocolate. Traces of faded mint color show in protected areas on the obverse. A choice cent if not for a shallow low spot that covers the neck (as struck), and a vertical nick inside the top of the low spot. E-MDS, die state a late. The repunching inside the triangle of the 4 is clear and the die lines from the dentils over NI in UNITED are dull but visible. Our grade is MS60+, tied for CC#15 for the variety but tied for CC#3 of those known in die state a 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 Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/1988:731-Tony Terranova-Marvin Hall (eBay) 10/15/2001-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $447
Lot 347		1854 N-16 R2+ Repunched 1 PCGS graded MS66 Brown, CAC Approved. Highly lustrous bluish steel brown and light chocolate with delicate overtones of light bluish steel. Generous traces of original mint color remain visible in protected areas on both sides. This cent offers outstanding eye appeal. Only a few tiny marks of no significance, including a speck of carbon at the curl on the forehead and a tiny diagonal nick under the eye. M-LDS, die state c early. The repunching over the left base of the 1 is dull and faint, barely visible. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #30828. Our grade is MS63+, close to MS64, and 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 $1,500-UP Ex W. E. Johnson 11/1959-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:1208-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Naftzger collection envelope and lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,230
Lot 348		1854 N-17 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous bluish steel brown with generous traces of mellowed mint red showing on both sides. A frosty cent that offers excellent eye appeal. The only notable marks are a tiny pinprick near the dentils under star 11 and a dull rim nick over the first S in STATES. LDS, die state d, with flowlined fields on both sides and a die crack from the wreath through S-O to the dentils above the O. 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 $400-UP Ex Dr. Philip W. Ralls 2/1993-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:1330-McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/24/2003:500-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth 1/11/2014-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Ellsworth collection envelope). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $852
Lot 349		1854 N-18 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty medium steel brown with 15% of the mint color remaining, mostly on the obverse. The only marks of any significance are two small digs near the dentils under star 11, but they do not catch your eye. Nicely struck M-LDS, die state c. The die clashmarks are dull but remain visible and the die lines right of E in ONE are gone. A very shallow low spot covers most of the neck into the lower part of the jaw (as struck). Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#11 in the Grellman census. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 4; 1 finer in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $500-UP Ex Alan Meghrig-Bill Noyes & Doug Bird 6/1994-Wes Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/1998:457-Evan L. Kopald, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/20/2010:1249-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Kopald lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $588
Lot 350		1854 N-19 R3 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. A very attractive cent that was lightly cleaned long ago and has retoned an attractive glossy medium chocolate brown with bluish steel overtones. Nearly free of marks. A tiny horizontal nick off the bust tip is a good identifying mark. E-MDS, die state b early. The obverse is lightly cracked from the dentils at star 3 through the coronet and top of the head to the dentils at star 9. Sharp strike doubling shows on OF-AM. Our grade is AU50+, close to AU55 with mint state eye appeal. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 4 finer, 2 in 64, 1 in 65, 1 in 66 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $300-UP Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions 8/17/1996:557-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:1337-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Brown collection envelope and both lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $341

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