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 351		1854 N-20 R3 Misplaced 1 PCGS graded AU58. Frosty light steel brown with darker steel brown toning on the highpoints and lighter brown in protected areas. The only notable mark is a dull diagonal nick in the field left of the middle of the nose. MDS, die state b early. The top of the stray 1 is clearly visible up from the dentils under the right side of the 8 but the die line at the throat is gone. Our grade is EF45. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 2 finer, 1 in 63, 1 in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $150-UP Ex Alabama Numismatic Society (ANS) bourse 1987-J. R. Grellman Collection 5/28/2016-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Grellman collection envelope). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $235
Lot 352		1854 N-21 R2 Repunched 185 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Medium chocolate brown and steel. The surfaces are a bit dull thanks to a thin layer of natural oxidation, but some of the underlying luster shows through. There is no trace of friction on the highest points and the only mark is a tiny spot of darker toning on the outer edge of the rim over the F in OF. MDS, die state b late. The repunching under the 185 is weak but visible. Our grade is MS60. 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 McCawley & Grellman Auctions 6/5/1993:400-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:1346-McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 3/24/2003:507-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth 1/11/2014-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Ellsworth collection envelope). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $376
Lot 353		1854 N-22 R4 PCGS graded AU58, CAC Approved. Attractive glossy medium brown and light chocolate with traces of mint red remaining visible on the reverse. The only defects are a few tiny, very light rim bruises on the upper part of the reverse. E-MDS, die state a. The short horizontal line from the upper part of the 4 is dull but clearly visible. Our grade is EF45. 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 $150-UP Ex Tom Reynolds 1/7/2002-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $212
Lot 354		1854 N-23 R2 PCGS graded MS66 Brown, CAC Approved. Highly lustrous and very attractive frosty bluish steel and light olive brown with generous traces of faded mint color showing on both sides. Unbroken satiny mint frost covers this cent, and the outstanding eye appeal accounts for the lofty grade assigned by the folks at PCGS. The notable marks are a faint swipe of darker toning in the field right of star 3, a well-hidden speck of carbon on the curl over the right top of the 5, and another on the leaf under the right edge of the E in UNITED. A dull diagonal nick on the rim just right of the date is another good identifying mark. MDS, die state b early. The die line from star 11 to the dentils is gone and the clashmarks up from the right top of the T in CENT are sharp. Called MS63 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #30908. Our grade is MS63, 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 Sheraton Coin Co. 5/1947-Admiral Worthington S. Bitler-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:1220-Chris McCawley 4/15/2015-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,703
Lot 355		1854 N-24 R3 MS60. Lustrous steel brown and light chocolate with peeps of mint red on the obverse and nearly 10% of the reverse showing mint color. Attractive and nearly free of marks. A faint spot of slightly darker toning just left of the ear hole and a microscopic pinprick in the dentils over the left top of the E in UNITED are good identifying marks, but you will need a good glass to see them. LDS, die state b, with a die crack through the top of ME to the rim left of the adjacent A. Tied for CC#6 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $300-UP Ex R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/1986:1399-J. R. Frankenfield, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/17/2001:1846-Martin Paul 8/14/2001-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $400
Lot 356		1854 N-25 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty mint red mellowing to bluish steel brown with at least 25% of the mint color remaining on both sides. A beautiful cent, virtually flawless. The only notable defects are a shallow low spot on the neck and a tiny struck-through line on the bust over the 8 (both as struck). MDS, die state b early. The fields are covered with fine radial flowlines and dull die clashmarks show on both sides. The crossbar serif of a badly misplaced 4 reaches down from the curl above the normal 4. Our grade is MS64, 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 Tom Reynolds 1/17/2014-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,293
Lot 357		1854 N-26 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Frosty mint red fading to steel brown and light olive with a third of the mint color remaining on the obverse and more than half of the reverse showing faded mint red. The only defects are a spot of darker olive toning at the lower left point of star 4 and another fainter one at the dentils under the 5. The reverse is flawless, nearly gem. Sharply struck MDS. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#3 honors in the Grellman census. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 3 finer, 1 in 64+, 2 in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $1,000-UP Ex 2008 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 5/10/2008:612-Chris McCawley, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 1/29/2012:573-Fred Iskra Collection (includes both lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $940
Lot 358		1854 N-27 R3- PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Very attractive uniform frosty medium steel brown. The surfaces are satiny and lustrous, and the eye appeal is quite nice. The only marks are a few very light ticks on the jaw and throat and another in the field off the bottom of the main curl. MDS, die state c early, with the reverse rotated 75-80 degrees CW from the normal head-to-foot die orientation. The small rectangular lump on the bust above the 8 (appears to be from the base of a misplaced 1) is weak but still visible. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#10 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; none finer for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $600-UP Ex Bowers & Merena 6/10/1991:734-J. R. Grellman Collection 2/1/2012-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Grellman collection envelope and Bowers lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $588
Lot 359		1854 N-28 R5- Repunched 18 PCGS graded MS63 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous medium brown and light chocolate with traces of mint red on both sides. The fields are satiny and nearly free of marks. A tiny void on the rim right of star 7, a tiny rim nick at star 9, and a barely visible scuff close under the earlobe are the only marks, and they are barely visible with a good glass. EDS, die state a, the earliest state seen. The reverse fields are smooth and fine vertical lapping lines run from the A in STATES down to the O in ONE and C in CENT. A very shallow low spot (caused by debris stuck to the die) covers the upper half of the neck and lower half of the cheek, plus another shows over ENT in CENT. A very attractive example of this tough variety. Our grade is MS62, tied for finest known 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 $2,000-UP Ex Howard R. Newcomb (as a duplicate N-5, which shares this obverse die)-unknown-Stack's 3/11/1998:256-Chris McCawley 4/1998-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:1369-Chris McCawley 12/2003-Daniel W Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/30/2011:621-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Brown and Holmes collection envelopes and all 3 lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,878
Lot 360		1854 N-29 R3 PCGS graded AU58, CAC Approved. Choice glossy medium brown and light chocolate. Smooth and virtually flawless with very light wear on the devices. No spots or stains, only a few trivial contact marks. A dull nick at the upper point of star 12 is the best identifying mark. EDS, die state a, with single die clashmarks at the O in ONE and leaf left of the C in CENT. The fields on the reverse are slightly reflective. Our grade is EF45+, very close to AU50. 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 $150-UP Ex H. Craig Hamling 3/31/2002-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $188
Lot 361		1854 N-30 R6 Repunched 185 EF45. This looks like a choice red & brown mint state cent, but it has a bit of very light friction on the highpoints and has been beautifully recolored. Glossy olive and steel brown with lustrous red covering the protected areas on both sides. No spots or stains. The only marks are a few tiny ticks on the cheek and neck, none significant. EDS. The repunching under the 185 is dull and faint, but the tiny die lines on the reverse are clear. CC#5 of 25 known of this rare variety in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $2,000-UP Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/2003:1064-Steven Wirth, Superior 2/11/2007:265-Fred Iskra Collection (includes both lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 362		1855 N-1 R3 Upright 55 PCGS graded AU58, CAC Approved. Glossy medium brown. Smooth and attractive for the grade. The only marks are a line of tiny pinpricks down between the N & E in ONE and a few very light scratches under EN in CENT. E-MDS, die state b. The point to the left from the left side of the bottom of the 8 is visible but the obverse fields are covered with flowlines. Our grade is EF45. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 5 finer, 1 in 64, 3 in 65, 1 in 65+ for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $150-UP Ex Doug B. Strain 10/15/2004-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $212
Lot 363		1855 N-2 R2+ Upright 55 PCGS graded AU58, CAC Approved. Glossy medium brown and light chocolate. Smooth and very attractive, nearly flawless. The only mark is a thin, linear planchet flake under the right point of star 7. LDS, die state c late. The fields are flowlined and the tiny points at ONE CENT are very weak, nearly gone. Our grade is EF45. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 4 finer, 2 in 62, 1 in 64, 1 in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $100-UP Ex Catherine Bullowa (Coinhunter) Auction 10/1989:287-J. R. Frankenfield, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/17/2001:1866-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:1388-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Frankenfield and Brown collection envelopes, the Bullowa lot envelope that also served as the Frankenfield collection envelope, and the 2 Superior lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $212
Lot 364		1855 N-3 R1 Upright 55 PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Frosty dark olive brown and chocolate with traces of faded mint red in protected areas. The only defect is a carbon spot on the D in UNITED. EDS, die state a. The fields are smooth and the fine die lines at ONE CENT are sharp. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 3 finer, 2 in 63, 1 in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $200-UP Ex H. Craig Hamling-Kyra Joy (eBay) 1/28/2002-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $317
Lot 365		1855 N-4 R1 Upright 55 PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Lustrous steel brown and light olive with underlying mellowed underlying mint red covering a third of the obverse and nearly a quarter of the reverse. A few specks of darker olive toning, including one in the field right of the inner curl, plus a tiny rim nick between stars 3 & 4 are the only notable defects, and they are trivial. Rare LDS, die state f late, with four strong rim cud breaks over STATES plus a die crack on the rim at S-O outlining where the final cud is forming. Our grade is MS63. Not in the overall census for the variety but tied for finest known honors among about 4 dozen known with the four rim cuds in the Grellman census. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. Pop 1; 6 finer at PCGS for the variety . Estimated Value $750-UP Ex Stack's 3/1998:258-Chris McCawley-2003 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 4/26/2003:768-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/30/2011:632-Chris McCawley 1/7/2013-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Holmes collection envelope and the last 2 lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 366		1855 N-5 R5- Upright 55 PCGS graded AU58. Glossy light to medium chocolate brown and steel. Smooth and attractive, but there is a touch of light friction on the highest points of the devices. The only marks are a light diagonal scratch in the field off the chin and a small spot of darker toning on the rim at the second T in STATES. EDS, die state a. The fine die line from the lowest curl to star 10 is visible. Our grade is EF45+, close to AU50, and tied for CC#8 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 $400-UP Ex Jules Reiver, Heritage Auctions 1/25/2006:20615-Fred Iskra Collection (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $447
Lot 367		1855 N-6 R3- Upright 55 PCGS graded AU58+. Frosty steel brown and light chocolate with peeps of faded mint red showing on the reverse. An attractive cent. The only notable marks are a thin nick on the chin and another hidden on the curl over the second 5. E-MDS, die state a late or b early. The dash left of the base of the 1 (actually remnants of a misplaced 1) is dull and faint but still visible. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#6 in the Grellman census. Previously removed from a PCGS slab graded MS63BN (PCGS label #1907.63/8157974). The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 3 finer, 1 in 62, 1 in 63 (this coin), 1 in 64 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $200-UP Ex 1992 Georgia Numismatic Association Convention bourse-J. R. Grellman Collection 2/1/2012-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Grellman collection envelope). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $676
Lot 368		1855 N-7 R1 Upright 55 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Lustrous light olive and steel brown with hints of bluish steel overtone on the reverse and a couple faint peeps of faded mint color on the obverse. There is a shallow planchet void or low spot in the center of the cheek, as struck, plus some tiny pinpricks in the field off the brow lock. Otherwise the surfaces are satiny and free of defects. LDS, die state d, with a faint die crack through the top of MERIC, clearest at RI. The fields are flowlined and the date is weak from die wear. Our grade is MS60. Not in the overall condition census but finest of the late state in the Grellman census. 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 Tom Reynolds 1/1991-R. S Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:1413-Martin Paul-Chris McCawley 12/2003-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/30/2011:636-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Holmes collection envelope and lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $400
Lot 369		1855 N-8 R3 Upright 55 PCGS graded MS63 Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty light to medium chocolate and steel brown with hints of very faded mint color peeking through in a couple places. The surfaces are satiny and the eye appeal is excellent. The only defect is a weak strike in the dentils at stars 3-4. EDS, die state a. The fine die lines from the dentils over TATE in STATES are sharp and the reverse is rotated 20 degrees CCW relative to the normal head-to-foot orientation. 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 2; 2 finer, 1 in 65, 1 in 66 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $350-UP Ex Chris McCawley, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 6/2013:640-Fred Iskra Collection (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $617
Lot 370		1855 N-8 R3 Upright 55 VF30. Rotated Reverse. Slightly sharper but there are a few small contact marks scattered over both sides, a shallow dent just right of the lower lip being the only obvious one. Glossy medium brown and light chocolate. EDS, die state a. The reverse is rotated 85 degrees CCW relative to the normal head-to-foot orientation, and only a very few are known with this significant rotation. Estimated Value $50-UP Ex Corvin's Old Money Gallery (eBay) 10/28/2001-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $41
Lot 371		1855 N-9 R1 Italic 55 with Knob on Ear PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Glossy light olive and steel brown with frosty lighter steel brown and tan in protected areas. Sharply struck and very attractive. The only marks are two tiny rim nicks at star 8 and a splash of reddish brown toning at the top of the E in STATES. E-MDS, die state c. Fine irregular die cracks outline the "Knob" break in the hair under the T in LIBERTY, but the knob has not started to rise. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 3 finer, 2 in 65, 1 in 66 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $1,000-UP Ex B. Scribner-Lillian Willins (via Bill Noyes) 1/1992-J. R. Grellman Collection 2/1/2012-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Willins and Grellman collection envelopes). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $881
Lot 372		1855 N-10 R1 Italic 55 NGC graded MS63 Brown. A mint state cent that was dipped and has retoned frosty dark bluish steel and olive with underlying very faded red in protected areas on the obverse. The only notable mark is a spot of fine carbon close under star 11. EDS, die state a, with smooth, slightly reflective fields on both sides. Our grade is net AU58. Estimated Value $300-UP Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions 1/11/1997:1097-Chris McCawley 1/11/1997-Fred Iskra Collection (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $494
Lot 373		1855 N-10 R1 Italic 55 AU55. Golden steel brown and light olive with hints of bluish steel overtone in protected areas. This is a mint state cent that was lightly cleaned long ago. No spots, stains, or contact marks. EDS, die state c, with star 6 missing due to a die clog and star 1 very weak thanks to a separate larger die clog, the so-called 11.5-star die state. Apparently a collection of lubricating grease stuck to the obverse die in those 2 places resulting in the clogs. This occurred very early in the life of the dies as all the fine die polishing lines are present and the fields are reflective. A neat die state that is quite popular with enthusiasts. Estimated Value $200-UP Ex Philip Moore 4/20/2002-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $505
Lot 374		1855 N-12 R1 Upright 55 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Attractive lustrous uniform steel brown and light olive with satiny surfaces and generous traces of mint red in protected areas, especially on the obverse. The only defects are a very light scuff on the top of the ear and a tiny rim nick at the E in UNITED. M-LDS, die state b. The die lines at the inner curl are gone. This cent offers excellent eye appeal. Our grade is MS60+. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 5; 2 finer in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $400-UP Ex Kagin's 313th Sale (GENA Auction) 9/28/1978:293-Doug Bird 6/1986-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/30/2011:650-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Holmes collection envelope and both lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $764
Lot 375		1855 N-13 R2 Upright 55 PCGS graded AU58. Frosty medium brown and light chocolate. Smooth and attractive with just a touch of friction on the highpoints of the devices. No spots or stains. The only notable mark is a tiny, light rim bruise over IT in UNITED. MDS, die state b. The fields show fine radial die flowlines on both sides and most of the die lines on the reverse are gone, but the diagonal lines from the right top of the E in ONE are clear. Our grade is EF45. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 3 finer in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $100-UP Ex Tom Reynolds 3/3/2003-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $176
Lot 376		1856 N-1 R1 Italic 5 PCGS graded MS63 Red & Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous bright mint red starting to fade to steel brown on the highpoints, about 70% of the mint red remaining. The only defects are faint traces of an old fingerprint in the field at the top of the obverse and in the center of the reverse, and these are not distracting, plus a small rim nick left of star 5. Otherwise this piece is a gem. E-MDS, die state a late. The die lines at UN are dull but visible. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#3 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 $500-UP Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/2010:1262-Chris McCawley 1/22/2015-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,146
Lot 377		1856 N-2 R1 Italic 5 EF45+. Sharpness very close to mint state but cleaned and retoning steel brown with lots of underlying faded red showing on both sides. The surfaces are frosty and void of marks, but the cent needs to be retoned to bring back its eye appeal. LDS, die state f, showing numerous fine die cracks on the obverse. Estimated Value $100-UP Ex James R. Miller (eBay) 5/10/2000-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $118
Lot 378		1856 N-3 R1 Italic 5 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Frosty medium steel brown and light chocolate with traces of faded mint red showing on both sides. Satiny mint luster covers the fields and protected areas and this cent offers excellent eye appeal. The only notable marks are a thin diagonal nick right of the nostril and a spot of darker toning at the dentil tips right of star 12. MDS, die state e, with die cracks on both sides but no rim cud. Our grade is MS60. Estimated Value $300-UP Ex Admiral Worthington S. Bitler-Sheraton Coin Co. 1947-Dr. Hiram T. Ward-unknown-David Johnson 1/11/2016-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Ward collection envelope). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $470
Lot 379		1856 N-4 R3 Italic 5 PCGS graded AU58, CAC Approved. Choice frosty medium steel brown and light chocolate. Mint luster covers the protected areas and the eye appeal of this cent is very nice. Just a touch of friction on the highest points from mint state. The best identifying marks, and they are trivial, are a faint horizontal hairline under the eye, a tiny nick on the nostril, and a tick on the top of the O in ONE. MDS die state b. The die line from the base of the F to the leaf below is gone and the tip of the coronet is a bit softly struck (which is typical of the variety). Our grade is AU50+, close to AU55. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 finer in 63 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $125-UP Ex Herman Fisher 2/4/2002-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $341
Lot 380		1856 N-6 R1 Upright 5 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Lustrous golden and light olive. Satiny and quite attractive. The only marks are a faint spot of slightly darker toning in the field off the tip of the nose, a tick on the jawline, and a few more in the field above star 12. Excellent eye appeal, close to choice. Sharply struck EDS, die state a. The peak of a stray 1 extends from the tip of the bust, diagonal die lines extend from the inner curl, and fine die lines are visible at S-OF-A. Our grade is MS62. The attribution and Goodridge collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 4; 2 finer in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $350-UP Ex Stack's 3/17/1987:253-Carvin Goodridge Collection-Goodridge Estate, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 6/2013:646-Fred Iskra Collection (Goldberg lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $517
Lot 381		1856 N-7 R2 Upright 5 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Lustrous mint red fading to light bluish steel brown and chocolate with 25% of the red remaining, mostly on the reverse. The fields are satiny and the eye appeal of this cent is outstanding. The only defects are a faint hairline scratch on the lower portion of the neck, a tiny planchet flake in the field off the tip of the nose (as struck), and a couple tiny struck-through lines on the chin (also as struck). M-LDS, die state c. The fine die crack from the bust tip toward star 1 is clear. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#3 behind a pair of slightly finer examples 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 $850-UP Ex Tom Reynolds-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/1998:798-Gary Groll, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/24/2003:530-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/30/2011:662-H. Craig Hamling 8/1/2011-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Holmes collection envelope and last 2 lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,234
Lot 382		1856 N-8 R4- Upright 5 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous mint red mellowing to steel brown on the devices with 75% of the mint color remaining. A beautiful, mostly red cent with virtually flawless surfaces. The best identifying marks are a shallow planchet flake on the rim left of star 2 and a hint of slightly darker toning on the top of the first T in STATES. MDS, die state b. A fine die crack meanders through MERIC to the dentils over the left side of the M. Called MS68 and CC#1 by 3 points over the next best example in the Noyes census, his photo #31371. Our grade is MS66, tied for CC#1 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Naftzger provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; none finer for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $1,500-UP Ex Lee J. Lahrman, Abe Kosoff 2/1/1963:504 (where misattributed as Newcomb-20)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:1271-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Naftzger collection envelope and lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 383		1856 N-9 R3 Upright 5 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Attractive frosty medium brown and light chocolate. The only notable marks are a spot of very fine carbon on the right edge of the 1 in the date, a similar spot at the dentil tips near star 4, and a few minor nicks on the neck. M-LDS, die state c early, with most of the known die cracks on the reverse. The doubling on the first 2 stars is clear. Our grade is AU58. Estimated Value $300-UP Ex Heritage Auctions 12/4/2008:7053-Fred Iskra Collection (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $317
Lot 384		1856 N-10 R1 Upright 5 PCGS graded MS65 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous light steel brown and chocolate with underlying very faded mint red in some of the protected areas, especially on the reverse. The surfaces are covered with satiny mint frost and the eye appeal of this cent is outstanding. The only defects are trivial and barely visible, even with a glass. The best identifying marks are a very tiny speck of carbon in the field close off the tip of the nose, another in the field right of the top of the hair bun, and a very tiny planchet flake in the field right of star 2. E-MDS, die state b. The fine die line up from the dentils left of the date is gone but the lines from the dentils over the R in AMERICA are still clear. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#6 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS Label. PCGS population 4; none finer for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $650-UP Ex Ray Gallo (via Abner Kreisberg) 11/1960-R. E. Naftzger, Jr. (via Bill Noyes) 3/10/2004-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/30/2011:665-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Naftzger and Holmes collection envelopes and Holmes lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,146
Lot 385		1856 N-11 R1 Upright 5 PCGS graded MS65 Brown, CAC Approved. Beautiful lustrous medium steel brown and light chocolate with 5% of the mint color showing on the obverse, 30% on the reverse. Nearly flawless. The best identifying marks are a faint spot of darker toning resting on top of the nostril, a shallow planchet flake in the field under the hair bun, and some unevenness along the rim over MERICA. E-MDS, die state a late. The fields are covered with fine flowlines but the dull spike from the left top of the R in AMERICA is still visible. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#2 in the Grellman census. Pop 47; 5 finer at PCGS for the variety, 2 in 65+, 3 in 66. Estimated Value $850-UP Ex Heritage 3/11/2015-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,028
Lot 386		1856 N-12 R1+ Upright 5 PCGS graded AU58, CAC Approved. Glossy light to medium chocolate brown. Frosty luster covers the protected areas on both sides and there is just a hint of friction on the highest points of the devices. The best identifying marks are a small diagonal nick under the front edge of the eye and a tiny, barely visible rim bruise at the bottom of the reverse. MDS, die state b. The fine die lines over IT in UNITED are gone. Our grade is AU55. 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 $200-UP Ex Robert E. Vail, Superior 9/7/1997:884-unknown-Chris McCawley 4/20/2002-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Vail lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $212
Lot 387		1856 N-13 R2 Italic 5 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty bluish steel brown and olive with 10% of the red remaining on the obverse, 25% on the reverse. Nearly choice except for a patch of very fine carbon dust in the field right of star 13 and another even lighter one near the dentils between stars 6 & 7. MDS, die state b late. The die lines at ON of ONE no longer connect to the lines at EN in CENT. Our grade is MS60+, CC#7 in the Grellman census. Comes with a nice provenance. The Holmes provenance is noted on the PCGS label. Estimated Value $400-UP Ex 1987 Long Beach Sale, Kagin's 2/12/1987:4371-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/1/1998:802-Chris McCawley 12/2003-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/30/2011:671-Rick Beale 7/30/2011-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Brown and Holmes collection envelopes and all 3 lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $541
Lot 388		1856 N-14 R1 Italic 5 PCGS graded MS63 Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty medium chocolate and steel brown. The only notable mark is a dull, light nick on the nose even with the bottom of the eye. M-LDS, die state b. The fields are covered with microscopic radial die flowlines and the short dash under the 8 is gone. The strike is better than usual for this variety with only minor weakness on the coronet over LIB. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. Pop 2; 4 finer at PCGS for the variety, 3 in 64, 1 in 64+. Estimated Value $200-UP Ex Kyra Joy (eBay) 1/28/2002-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $353
Lot 389		1856 N-16 R2+ Italic 5 EF40. Choice glossy medium brown and light chocolate. Smooth and attractive with only a few light marks. The best identifying mark is a fine pin scratch from NE in ONE to EN in CENT. EDS, die state a, with fine die lines under the 18 and star 1. Estimated Value $50-UP Ex William D. Simonson (eBay) 8/1/2007-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $94
Lot 390		1856 N-16/15 R2+ Italic 5 PCGS graded AU58+. Glossy medium steel brown and chocolate with underlying satiny mint frost showing through in the fields and protected areas. No significant marks, only very light friction on the highpoints of the devices. A pair of tiny nicks under the hair bun are good identifying marks. MDS, die state b late or c early (Newcomb's #15). The die lines under the 18 and star 1 have been polished off the die. Our grade is AU50. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 5 finer, 1 in 62, 1 in 63, 3 in 64 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $200-UP Ex Tom Reynolds 7/20/1987-Richard V. Punchard 11/11/1989-Wes Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/1998:514-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:1504-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Punchard, Rasmussen, and Brown collection envelopes and both lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $247
Lot 391		1856 N-17 R2 Italic 5 PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Frosty medium chocolate brown and light olive. An attractive cent that offers mint state eye appeal in spite of a hint of rub on the highest points of the devices. The only marks, and they are barely visible, are a faint diagonal planchet flake on the bottom of the chin and a dull nick on the bust tip. EDS, die state a, with fine diagonal die lines down from the hair bun. Our grade is AU58. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 4 finer, 1 in 63, 1 in 64, 2 in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $150-UP Ex Tom Reynolds 3/1/2004-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $329
Lot 392		1856 N-18 R1 Italic 5 AU50. Sharpness closer to mint state but lightly cleaned and retoned light olive and steel brown. The only notable mark is a very light and barely visible rim bruise between stars 11 & 12. MDS, die state b. The die line fro the dentils to the R in AMERICA is gone and the fields show fine flowlines. Estimated Value $150-UP Ex Chris McCawley 4/25/2003-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $94
Lot 393		1856 N-19 R2 Italic 5, Repunched 856 VF35. Ten points sharper but cleaned and retoning glossy golden tan. A dull vertical scuff in the field close behind the head is the best identifying mark. Needs a proper retoning. MDS, die state b. The repunching at the 856 is faint, nearly gone. Estimated Value $50-UP Ex Ray Hinkelman (eBay) 10/7/2003-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $71
Lot 394		1856 N-20 R3+ Upright 5 PCGS graded AU58+, CAC Approved. Glossy light to medium chocolate brown and steel. Choice except for a nearly vertical nick just left of the earlobe and a lighter diagonal nick on the cheek right of the lips. E-MDS, die state a. The fine diagonal die line from the tip of the leaf to the right top of the E in ONE is clear. Our grade is AU50. The attribution and Iskra provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 3 finer, 2 in 64, 1 in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $200-UP Ex Scott Roberts & Co. 1/1990-J. R. Grellman Collection-R. S. Brown, Jr.-Tom Reynolds, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/7/2000:2371-Chris McCawley 3/11/2004-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Grellman and Brown collection envelopes and the Superior lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $423
Lot 395		1856 N-21 R2- Italic 5 PCGS graded MS64+ Red & Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous mint red fading to light steel brown on the devices with nearly half the mint red remaining. A beautiful red & brown cent, only trivial marks from flawless. The notable ones are a speck of dark toning near the dentils between stars 7 & 8, another speck over the brow lock, and a dull nick or pre-striking planchet mark on the rim over IT in UNITED. M-LDS, die state a late or b early. The diagonal die line from the dentils to the top of the second S in STATES is dull and barely visible. Our grade is MS63+, close to MS64. Tied for CC#3 for the variety in the Grellman census. Comes with an impressive provenance. The attribution and Rasmussen-Boka provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 finer in 65 for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $500-UP Ex Darwin B. Palmer-Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz 6/1990-Wes Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/1998:522-unknown-McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/31/1999:1617-Chris McCawley 9/22/2001-Jeff Gresser 3/22/2004-Jon A. Boka, Heritage 5/2011:3081-Doug Durasoff, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/25/2015:903-Fred Iskra Collection (last lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,528
Lot 396		1856 N-22 R5 Italic 5 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Frosty medium steel brown and light chocolate with underlying faded red in the protected areas on both sides. Possibly retoned long ago but the eye appeal is excellent. The only notable marks are a thin arc of darker steel toning through TED-STATES-OF-A and a short, light scratch well hidden in the hair under ER in LIBERTY. EDS, die state a. The dies are sharp and fine diagonal die lapping lines cover the obverse fields. This is the discovery coin for the die variety; confirmed by Reiver and Bland in 11/1980. Our grade is MS60, CC#1 in the Grellman census. And it comes with an important provenance. 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 $2,000-UP Ex Lester Merkin (as N-17)-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/1986:1450-Jules Reiver, Heritage 1/24/2006:20655-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/30/2011:683-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Brown, Reiver, and Holmes collection envelopes and the Brown and Holmes lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,820
Lot 397		1857 N-1 R1 Large Date PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous bright mint red fading to light bluish steel brown with 80% of the bright original red showing on the obverse while about 20% of the reverse shows mellowed mint color. An impressive cent that offers great eye appeal. The notable marks, and they are not at all distracting, are a dull nick on the truncation over the 8, a spot of darker toning nestled between the upper left points of star 4, and a speck of carbon over star 5. M-LDS, die state b. The top of the stray 1 hidden in the dentils under the right side the normal 1 is weak and the die lines over NI in UNITED are gone. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#10 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Oakes provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 6; 3 finer, 2 in 65, 1 in 65+ for the variety at PCGS. Estimated Value $1,500-UP Ex Dean Oakes-A & A Coins, Inc.-Shawn Yancey 2/20/2014-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,350
Lot 398		1857 N-2 R1+ Small Date PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Attractive frosty light to medium chocolate brown and steel. There is a small spot of slightly darker toning in the field under star 4, another over star 8, and a tiny pinprick in the field under the left side of star 10. Otherwise this cent is choice. MDS, die state a late. The die lines at UNIT are faint but visible and the fields on both sides are smooth. The coronet over LIB is not fully struck up, which is typical for this variety. Our grade is MS60. 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 $600-UP Ex Russell Wyatt, Superior 10/1/1985:965-Del Bland 10/26/1985-Richard V. Punchard 11/9/1989-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/30/2011:685-Fred Iskra Collection (includes the Punchard collection envelope that also served as the Holmes collection envelope plus the Holmes lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $969
Lot 399		1857 N-4 R1 Small Date PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous mint red fading to steel brown with about two-thirds of the planchet showing mint color. The only notable marks, and they are insignificant, are a barely visible planchet chip on the coronet left of the L and a shallow low spot right of the E in ONE (both defects as struck). MDS, die state b. The fine die line from star 2 to the dentils is gone but the dull point down from the bottom of the inner hair bun remains visible. A very nice red & brown cent. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#2 honors 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 $2,000-UP Ex Chris McCawley 12/27/2012-Fred Iskra Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,350
Lot 400		1723 Rosa Americana Twopence Breen-92 VG10. Variety with a stop following REX but no stop following the date. Sharpness F15 or better but covered with fine roughness under a rather glossy dark greenish olive brown patina. The only notable mark is a planchet chip on the rim left of UTILE. The date and legends are complete and easily readable. Listed on page 43 in the "Redbook." Estimated Value $100-UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $247

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