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Sale 123
September 26-29 Pre-Long Beach Auction
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Lot 101 |
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1847 N-4 R3 Repunched 18 PCGS graded AU50, CAC Approved. Attractive medium brown and light chocolate. Mint frost shows in protected areas and the only notable defect is weakness in the dentils under the date. A cent with excellent eye appeal, just lightly worn. E-MDS, die state b, with light die cracks on the reverse. The repunching at the bottom of the 18 is sharp. Our grade is VF35+, close to EF40. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 5 finer: 1 in 53, 1 in 58, 1 in 62, 1 in 63, 1 in 64. Estimated Value $175 - UP
Ex Bowers & Merena 11/14/1998:1186-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection.
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$192 |
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Lot 102 |
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1847 N-5 R3+ 84 Repunched PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Lustrous bluish steel and light olive brown with 10% of the mint red remaining visible on both sides. No spots or stains and it looks choice, but there are some microscopic abrasions on the cheek. The best identifying mark is a faint planchet lamination on the outer edge of the rim over the M in AMERICA. E-MDS, die state a late. The fields show fine radial die flowlines but the reverse is uncracked. The repunching on the 8 & 4 is clear, strongest on the 4. Our grade is AU58, CC#8 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; none finer (only 4 of the variety graded at PCGS). Estimated Value $700 - UP
Ex Stack's 1/13/1993:1301-Chris McCawley, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 6/5/1993:331-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:357 ($748)-McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/25/2003:950-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the last lot ticket).
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$720 |
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Lot 103 |
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1847 N-6 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Lustrous mint red fading to light olive and steel brown on the devices with half of the mellowed mint color remaining on both sides. This cent looks like a flawless gem, but a strong glass reveals very faint abrasions in the obverse fields, the strongest of these located left of star 11. Obviously these abrasions were not significant enough to deter the PCGS graders from giving this cent a choice RB grade. MDS, die state b. The fine repunching off the left end of the base of the 4 that is found in the earliest state of this variety has been polished off the die but the die line down to the right from the dentils left of star 7 remains clear. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31541. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#8 in the Grellman census (but clearly one of the "reddest" examples known). The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3, none finer in RB. Estimated Value $1,500 - UP
Ex Dr. George P. French, B. Max Mehl 6/12/1945:1910-Dr. Kenneth Sartoris 5/1972-Del Bland 2/7/1973-R. E. Naftzger, Jr.-Naftzger Estate, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:761-Adam Mervis, Heritage Auctions 1/10/2014:2291-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Naftzger collection envelope and last lot ticket).
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$1,320 |
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Lot 104 |
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1847 N-6 R1 PCGS graded MS63 Brown, CAC Approved. Glossy light olive and steel brown with mellowed mint red covering 10% of the obverse; only traces of faded mint color remains visible on the reverse. The only notable mark is a spot of shallow carbon on the rim right of star 10. Nicely struck EDS+, die state a late. The dash left of the base of the 4 is weak but visible and the die line down from the dentils between stars 6 & 7 is sharp. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#8 in the Grellman census but tied for finest known of the early die state. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 1 finer in 64. Estimated Value $450 - UP
Ex Doug Bird, 2000 EAC Sale, lot 390-Elmer Guthrie (Great Pacific Collection), Goldbergs 2/16/2020:263-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Guthrie collection envelope and both lot tickets).
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$750 |
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Lot 105 |
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1847 N-7 R2+ PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Lustrous light olive and medium brown with attractive overtones of frosty sea green, especially on the reverse. The surfaces are satiny, nearly flawless, and the eye appeal of this cent is excellent. The only marks are a small spot of reddish brown toning under star 10, a speck of dark olive toning left of star 1, and a tiny nick on the edge of the coronet over the B in LIBERTY. Sharply struck with full radial lines in all the stars and fully impressed devices on both sides. Rare M-LDS, die state c, with strong rim cud breaks under the 18 to star 1. Called MS63 and CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #31594. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#2 overall but tied for finest known of the die state in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; none finer. Estimated Value $1,500 - UP
Ex Darnell, Abe Kosoff 5/3/1952:565 ($5.20)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr.-Naftzger Estate, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:762 ($1323)-Adam Mervis, Heritage Auctions 1/10/2014:2292-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Naftzger collection envelope and Mervis lot ticket).
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$2,760 |
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Lot 106 |
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1847 N-8 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Lustrous medium olive and bluish steel with 15% of the mint red showing on the obverse, at least 35% on the reverse. The notable defects, and they are trivial, are a speck of darker toning in the dentils at star 1, another between star 4 and the nose, and a tiny planchet chip on the coronet over the I in LIBERTY. EDS, die state a, without the additional die crack through the top of ME. The fine die lines at the neck and throat are sharp and the obverse fields are smooth. Called MS63 and tied for CC#1 in the Noyes census, his photo #31238. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#4 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; none finer (the only example of the variety graded at PCGS). Estimated Value $1,500 - UP
Ex Howard R. Newcomb-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/1984:508-R. E. Naftzger, Jr.-Naftzger Estate, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:763 ($1438)-Adam Mervis, Heritage Auctions 1/10/2014:2293-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Naftzger collection envelope and the lot tickets from the Starr and Mervis sales).
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$2,880 |
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Lot 107 |
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1847 N-10 R3+ PCGS graded AU58, CAC Approved. Frosty medium brown and light olive. An attractive cent with just a touch of friction on the highpoints. The notable marks are a tick on the eyebrow, a spot between the 1 & 8, and another spot in the dentils under the end of the wreath stem. Nicely struck MDS with radial lines in all the stars. Our grade is EF45+. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 8 finer: 2 in 63, 2 in 64, 3 in 65, 1 in 66. Estimated Value $250 - UP
Ex Jonathan Kern 3/1991-J. R. Grellman 7/1995-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/7/2000:2203-Tom Dallman, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 9/5/2004:1049-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the last lot ticket).
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$552 |
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Lot 108 |
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1847 N-11 R4- PCGS graded AU53. Frosty olive brown and chocolate. Looks choice with just a light touch of friction on the highpoints but there are some faint vertical hairline scratches on the obverse. The best identifying mark is a small nick on the nose just above the tip. MDS with flowlines on the reverse but no cud breaks on either side. Our grade is net EF40+. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 3 finer: 1 in 55, 2 in 63. Estimated Value $250 - UP
Ex Richard V. Punchard Collection, private auction in Lancaster, Pennsylvania 4/15/1995:340-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection.
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$192 |
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Lot 109 |
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1847 N-12 R3+ Repunched 8 PCGS graded AU58, CAC Approved. Frosty medium chocolate delicately woodgrained with lighter brown on the obverse. Sharply struck and very attractive, just lightly worn on the devices. The only marks are a few trivial ticks; a light diagonal nick under star 10 and a very light rim bruise at the C in AMERICA may help identify this cent. EDS, die state a. The repunching inside the top of the 8 is sharp, there are no rim cuds on the obverse, and the reverse is uncracked. All the fine die lines are clear. Our grade is EF45+, close to AU50. Comes with a nice provenance. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 5 finer: 1 in 62, 2 in 63, 2 in 64. Estimated Value $300 - UP
Ex Jack Robinson, Superior 1/29/1989:1327-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:382-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Brown collection envelope and both lot tickets).
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$456 |
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Lot 110 |
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1847 N-13 R4 PCGS graded AU58+. Frosty light olive and bluish steel with traces of faded mint red on both sides. Sharply struck with just the slightest hint of rub on the highest points of the portrait. The only mark is a tiny rim nick at D in UNITED. TDS, die state d, with a small but strong rim cud break over the R in AMERICA. Our grade is AU58+, CC#15 for the variety but CC#5 of those few known with the rim cud in the Grellman census. And it comes with a very impressive provenance. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 5 finer: 1 in 62, 3 in 64, 1 in 65+. Estimated Value $600 - UP
Ex Dr. George P. French, B. Max Mehl FPL 1929, lot 682-Henry A. Sternberg, B. Max Mehl 6/12/1945:1917-Dr. Kenneth J. Sartoris-Del Bland 5/1972-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/1986:1091-Chris McCawley (as RVM) 3/21/1987-Richard V. Punchard 11/9/1989-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/30/2011:201-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Punchard/Holmes collection envelope and the last lot ticket).
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$690 |
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Lot 111 |
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1847 N-13 R4 PCGS graded AU58+. Frosty medium steel brown and olive. Nicely struck with radial lines in all the stars, but there are a few small low spots on both sides (caused by grease or debris on the dies). The only notable mark is a very thin planchet fissure at the lower right point of star 3 (as struck). M-LDS, die state c, with strong die cracks on the reverse but no cud break above the R in AMERICA. The folks at PCGS appear to have aimed low on this one. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#10 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 5 finer: 1 in 62, 3 in 64, 1 in 65+. Estimated Value $600 - UP
Ex Doug Bird, 1997 EAC Sale, lot 343-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (EAC Sale lot ticket included).
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$576 |
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Lot 112 |
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1847 N-14 R3+ PCGS graded MS62 Brown, CAC Approved. Glossy medium brown and light chocolate with hints of reddish chocolate on the reverse. Mint frost covers the protected areas on both sides. The notable marks are a tiny pinprick below the eye and a small puff of darker chocolate toning right of the E in ONE. LDS, die state d. The reverse is cracked and the earlier die lines from the dentils left of star 1 are gone. Our grade is EF45+. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 5 finer: 1 in 64, 4 in 65. Estimated Value $250 - UP
Ex Tom Reynolds-Joseph V. Dooley, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 1/11/1997:504-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (lot ticket included).
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$324 |
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Lot 113 |
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1847 N-15 R4+ Repunched 7 PCGS graded AU50. Attractive glossy medium brown and light chocolate. Smooth with only trivial contact marks. The best identifying mark, and it is barely visible, is a thin nick on the rim over the left side of star 5. MDS. The repunching at the right bottom of the 7 is clear. Our grade is VF35. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 4 finer: 1 in 58, 1 in 62, 2 in 64. Estimated Value $150 - UP
Ex Chris McCawley (as The Frisco Mint) 12/2017-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection.
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$144 |
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Lot 114 |
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1847 N-18 R5 Repunched Date PCGS graded AU53. The so-called Large 7 over Medium 7 variety. Very attractive medium brown and light chocolate blending to medium olive in protected areas on the reverse. Lightly worn on the devices showing only a few trivial marks. The notable marks are a light diagonal nick right of the nostril and a very tiny pinprick midway between stars 3 & 4. E-MDS, die state a. The obverse rim is unbroken and the "moonscape" texture of the portrait is visible (a hub defect always seen on higher-grade examples of the variety). Repunching is clearly visible on all 4 digits of the date and the "Large 7 over Medium 7" feature is obvious. Our grade is VF35+, close to EF40. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 7 finer: 3 in 58, 2 in 62, 1 in 63, 1 in 64. Estimated Value $300 - UP
Ex "Rabin" 5/9/1935-unknown-Fred Clymer-Tom Hart 9/24/2009-Gary Hahn 2/2018-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the front of a small, early envelope marked with "A-3" die variety and the Hahn collection envelope).
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$360 |
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Lot 115 |
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1847 N-19 R1 Repunched 84 PCGS graded MS62 Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty medium brown and steel with traces of mint red showing on the obverse and a few peeps of faded red on the reverse. A nice cent; the only notable mark is a diagonal nick on the ear lobe skipping into the hair and a dull nick on the throat at the jawline. EDS, die state a. The repunching on the 4 is sharp, the minor repunching on the 8 is visible, and the vertical die lines at ONE CENT are clear. Our grade is AU58. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 2 finer in 63. Estimated Value $375 - UP
Ex Henry T. Hettger, 2009 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 4/18/2009:435-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (lot ticket included).
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$312 |
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Lot 116 |
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1847 N-20 R3 PCGS graded AU58+. Choice lustrous medium steel brown and light chocolate. Satiny mint luster covers the fields and protected areas and this cent has excellent eye appeal. Looks mint state but there is a hint of rub on the highest points of the portrait. The only marks are a very thin vertical nick on the jaw over the throat and a faint diagonal scuff between star 3 and the nose, plus a tiny speck of darker toning just right of the nostril. Nicely struck E-MDS. The die lines at the neck and throat are sharp and the horizontal lines at NE in ONE are clear. Our grade is AU58+, very close to mint state. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 6 finer: 1 in 62, 1 in 63, 2 in 64, 2 in 65. Estimated Value $400 - UP
Ex Cardinal (eBay) 5/27/2010-Fred Iskra Collection, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/4/2016:109 ($494)-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Iskra collection envelope and lot ticket).
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$348 |
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Lot 117 |
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1847 N-21 R1 PCGS graded MS63 Red & Brown. Lustrous bright original mint red just starting to fade to light steel brown on the highest points. A gem cent if not for a splash of olive brown toning covering the ear and surrounding hair details. Otherwise this cent is free of any spots, contact marks, or other defects. Even with the obverse splash this cent still displays 80% of the bright original mint color on the obverse and 90% on the reverse. MDS, die state b early. The die crack at ME is present but very light (Newcomb’s old #40), and the fine die lines at the inner and main curls are dull but visible, as are most of the reverse die lines (Newcomb’s #21). Obviously this is a very rare transition piece that displays the attributes of both Newcomb varieties. Our grade is MS64. Tied for finest known honors with two other pieces in the Grellman census, and it comes with a nice provenance. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 finer in RB: 1 in 64, 1 in 64+. Estimated Value $1,250 - UP
Ex Wayte Raymond-Milton A. Holmes, Stack's 10/5/1960:1633-Penn Valley 12/1967-R. E. Naftzger, Jr. (via Bill Noyes) 3/10/2004-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/30/2011:212-Pierre Fricke, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 2/2017:422-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the last lot ticket).
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$1,380 |
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Lot 118 |
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1847 N-21 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Lustrous light olive and medium brown with mellowing mint red covering about 20% of both sides. Essentially flawless except for a small spot of very fine reddish carbon near the dentils under star 11. LDS, die state b (Newcomb's old #40). The earlier die lines are gone and there is a clear die crack through ME to the dentils over the adjacent letters. A very nice cent. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#5 with many other examples in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 4; 3 finer: 1 in 64+, 2 in 65. Estimated Value $1,250 - UP
Ex Tom Reynolds 5/1993-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:415 ($1495)-Tom Reynolds, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/29/2005:1788-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (last lot ticket included).
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$1,860 |
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Lot 119 |
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1847 N-22 R3+ PCGS graded MS62 Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty light olive and golden tan on the obverse, frosty bluish steel and olive brown with peeps of very faded red on the reverse. Possibly dipped long ago and retoned. The only marks are a tiny but fresh scrape on the leaf right of the E in ONE. Sharply struck E-MDS, die state b late or state c early. The die crack into the field from the dentils under star 1 ends left of the peak of the 1 and a faint crack reaches from between two dentils to the outer point of star 8. The strong die crack from the dentils to the left base of the 1 has not formed. The portrait is covered with microscopic lumps from die rust, as always on this variety. Our grade is MS60 sharpness net AU50+. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 7 finer: 1 in 63, 3 in 64, 3 in 65. Estimated Value $400 - UP
Ex J. R. Frankenfield, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/17/2001:1409-Chris McCawley 12/27/2008-Fred Iskra Collection, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/4/2016:112 ($470)-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection.
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$300 |
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Lot 120 |
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1847 N-22 R3+ PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Very attractive lustrous light bluish steel brown with traces of faded mint red showing on both sides. No spots or stains, only a few trivial marks. The best identifying marks are a light, dull scratch that meanders from left of star 7 to below that star and a tiny planchet flake just right of the date (as struck). M-LDS, die state e late. The die cracks on both sides are clear and the section of the rim between two cracks left of the date is just starting to rise as a retained cud. Our grade is MS62+, very close to MS63, and CC#6 in the Grellman census (but finest of die state e). The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 3 finer in 65. Estimated Value $1,200 - UP
Ex Doug Bird 11/1994-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:419 ($1208)-Tom Reynolds, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/29/2005:1789-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the last lot ticket).
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$1,980 |
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Lot 121 |
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1847 N-23 R5 PCGS graded VF35. Glossy chocolate brown with lighter brown toning on the devices. No notable defects, just moderate, even wear and some dirt in protected areas. MDS, die state c, with die cracks on the reverse but no rim cuds. Our grade is VF20. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 4 finer: 1 in 58, 1 in 61, 2 in 64. Estimated Value $100 - UP
Ex Carvin Goodridge, McCawley& Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 6/2013:522 (lot of 6)-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Goodridge collection envelope).
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$132 |
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Lot 122 |
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1847 N-23 R5 VF25. Sharpness EF45 or better but whizzed bright orange toning to steel brown on the highpoints. No notable defects. This one is begging for a proper retoning. M-LDS, die state d, with strong die cracks on the reverse. Estimated Value $175 - UP
Acquired from an unrecorded source at the Long Beach Expo 2/10/2000-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection.
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$120 |
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Lot 123 |
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1847 N-24 R1 PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Frosty olive and steel brown with traces of underlying very faded mint color on both sides. There is a puff of lighter golden tan toning at star 3 and another at NITE but no notable contact marks. A very shallow low spot covers much of the field behind the portrait (caused by grease or debris on the die), but everything else is sharply struck. M-LDS, die state c (Newcomb's old #25), with a fine die crack through the top of ME to the dentils at both ends. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 13 finer: 2 in 63, 4 in 64, 2 in 64+, 5 in 65. Estimated Value $300 - UP
Ex Bowers & Merena 11/11/1999:388 (as MS64RB)-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (lot ticket included).
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$348 |
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Lot 124 |
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1847 N-24 R1 NGC graded MS61 Brown. Glossy chocolate brown and steel with underlying mint frost in the fields and protected areas. No defects, just light friction on the highpoints and a few trivial ticks on the cheek and some tiny low spots in the field around ONE CENT. LDS, die state d early (Newcomb's old #9), with a light die crack through the tops of RIC in addition to the earlier one through ME. Our grade is AU50. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the NGC label. NGC population 3; 18 finer. Estimated Value $200 - UP
Ex Jules Reiver, Heritage Auctions 5/2007:13018-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (lot ticket included).
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$192 |
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Lot 125 |
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1847 N-26 R3+ PCGS graded AU58. Glossy medium brown and chocolate with hints of underlying very faded mint color in a couple protected areas. Nicely struck with radial lines in all the stars. The only notable mark is a tiny spot of darker toning at the middle of the front edge of the nose. MDS, die state c. The reverse is cracked but there are no rim cuds, and the obverse fields are covered with tiny lumps caused by die rust (as always on this variety). Our grade is MS60. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 5 finer: 1 in 62, 3 in 64, 1 in 66. Estimated Value $400 - UP
Ex J. R. Grellman Collection-Jim Mauldin, 2004 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 4/17/2004:630 ($413)-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Grellman collection envelope and EAC Sale lot ticket).
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$552 |
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Lot 126 |
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1847 N-26 R3+ F15. Mostly glossy chocolate brown with lighter steel brown toning on the devices. There are traces of microscopic roughness on the obverse, mostly between the mouth and star 3, but overall the surfaces are decent. M-LDS, die state e, with a relatively large rim cud over OF-A. Not in the overall condition census for the variety but tied for CC#11 of the die state in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $100 - UP
Ex J. R. Grellman Collection-Nick D'Amico 11/17/2011-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Grellman collection envelope).
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$90 |
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Lot 127 |
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1847 N-27 R4 Repunched 18 NGC graded MS63 Brown. Frosty medium brown and light chocolate. An attractive cent with mint state eye appeal but there is a hint of friction on the highpoints of the devices. No spots or stains; the best identifying mark is a tiny tick on the end of the nose. Sharply struck with full radial lines in all the stars. EDS, die state a. The reverse is uncracked and the fine die lines over ERI are visible. The repunching on the 18 is clear. Our grade is AU50. Comes with a nice provenance. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the NGC label. NGC population 2, 4 finer: 2 in 65, 2 in 66. Estimated Value $400 - UP
Ex "Colonel" E. H. R. Green-Green Estate ($1.25)-Eric P. Newman Collection (EPNNES Heritage Auctions 11/14/2014:7173 ($558)-Marc Padre, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 6/2017:597-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Newman collection envelope and lot ticket).
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$432 |
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Lot 128 |
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1847 N-28 R4+ Repunched 4 PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Glossy medium brown with a tiny splash of darker chocolate brown toning on the N in ONE. Satiny mint frost covers the protected areas on both sides and the eye appeal is excellent. Looks choice mint state but there is a hint of rub on the highest points of the devices. E-MDS, die state b, with fine die cracks on the reverse but no rim cuds. The repunching on the 4 is clear. Our grade is AU58, tied for CC#10 in the Grellman census. Comes with a very nice provenance. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 5 finer: 1 in 63, 3 in 64, 1 in 65. Estimated Value $600 - UP
Ex Henry C. Hines-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/14/1984:537-Carvin Goodridge, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 6/2013:539-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Goodridge collection envelope and both lot tickets).
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$576 |
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Lot 129 |
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1847 N-29 R3 EF40. Sharpness at least 5 points better but the toning on the obverse is a bit darker than you like to see on such a sharp cent. The obverse is glossy dark olive brown with lighter olive on the devices; the reverse is lustrous light steel brown with a pair of short swipes of darker toning at OF-A. A couple peeps of faded mint red are visible on the reverse. No marks or other defects. LDS, die state d, with die cracks on the reverse. Doubling is clearly evident on the left side of the reverse (from die bounce or "machine doubling"). Estimated Value $150 - UP
Ex Tom Reynolds 5/2014-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection.
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$168 |
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Lot 130 |
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1847 N-30 R4 Repunched 1 PCGS graded AU55, CAC Approved. Attractive light to medium chocolate brown. Essentially flawless, just light wear on the highpoints and traces of dirt in protected areas. The only notable mark is a short hairline scratch on the bottom of the neck over the 8. MDS, die state b, with a tiny lump on the upper edge of the wreath ribbon but before the large cud break on the rim below the wreath ribbon. The repunching under the 1 is obvious. Our grade is EF40 and choice for the grade. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 2 finer: 1 in 62, 1 in 65. Estimated Value $400 - UP
Ex David Lawrence Rare Coins 2014-Dennis Fuoss, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 9/4/2016:528 ($540)-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (lot ticket included).
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$240 |
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Lot 131 |
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1847 N-30 R4 Repunched 1 PCGS graded AU50, CAC Approved. Glossy light to medium brown and chocolate with steel brown toning on the highpoints. A very attractive cent with light wear on the highpoints and trivial contact marks. Two very light horizontal scratches on the neck and a very subtle puff of darker toning over star 2 may help identify this cent. MDS, die state b, with a small lump on the upper edge of the ribbon loop below EN in CENT. The repunching on the 1 is sharp. Our grade is EF40+. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 4 finer: 2 in 55, 1 in 62, 1 in 65. Estimated Value $400 - UP
Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/18/2001:2505-Gary Groll, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/2003:365-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the last lot ticket).
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$360 |
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Lot 132 |
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1847 N-31 R5 "Large 7 over Small 7" PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Beautiful glossy uniform light to medium brown with frost in protected areas. Just a few trivial marks including a small spot of darker toning off the tip of the coronet, a small tick between the bust and star 1, and a dull nick on the coronet over the B. This cent has choice mint state eye appeal but there is a hint of rub on the highest points of the devices (but not enough to keep the PCGS grading team from assigning a choice MS grade). LDS, die state d, with die cracks on the reverse. The repunching at the 47 is clear and the "Large 7 over Small 7" feature is obvious. A great example of this tough die variety. Our grade is AU50+, very close to AU55, and tied for CC#6 honors in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 3 finer in 64. Estimated Value $2,500 - UP
Ex Bowers & Merena 3/5/1998:301 ($1450)-American Numismatic Rarities/Stack's 6/23/2004:2244-Mike Atkins 1/29/2006-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes both lot tickets).
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$2,400 |
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Lot 133 |
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1847 N-32 R4 PCGS graded AU58. Frosty medium steel brown and light olive with a few small peeps of mellowed mint red on both sides. Mint luster covers the fields and protected areas and the eye appeal of this cent is excellent. The notable marks are a small splash of darker toning under star 4 and a small planchet flake midway between star 1 and the chin. EDS, die state a, with an uncracked reverse. There are a few shallow low spots around ONE CENT, as struck. Our grade is AU55, tied for CC#14 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 7 finer: 1 in 62, 2 in 63, 3 in 64, 1 in 65. Estimated Value $400 - UP
Ex Tom Reynolds-Harry W. Colborn, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/29/2005:1796-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the lot ticket).
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$240 |
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Lot 134 |
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1847 N-34 R5+ PCGS graded VF25. Rather glossy bluish steel and light olive. The only notable contact mark is a very light rim bruise at the second A in AMERICA. There is some minor roughness on the rim at the top of the obverse, but otherwise this cent is nice for the grade. Extremely rare EDS, die state a, before the dies were heavily lapped. This die state was unknown to Newcomb and is one of only 11 presently confirmed in the Grellman census. This is the discovery coin for the die state. Our grade is F12+, tied for CC#7 of those in die state a. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 5 finer: 1 in 35, 1 in 50, 2 in 55, 1 in 65. Estimated Value $200 - UP
Ex Don Weathers-J. R. Grellman 3/1990-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/30/2011:242 ($265)-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Grellman/Holmes collection envelope and the Holmes lot ticket).
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$456 |
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Lot 135 |
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1847 N-34 R5+ PCGS graded AU55. Very attractive glossy medium brown and light chocolate. Frost shows in the protected areas, especially on the reverse. Just a few trivial marks including a tiny pinprick left of the ear lobe and a collection of faint hairline scratches between stars 2 & 3. A beautiful cent, just lightly worn. MDS, die state c, with a single die crack arcing across the reverse. Our grade is VF35, tied for CC#5 honors in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 finer in 65. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP
Ex Jack Beymer-Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz 12/20/1989-Wesley A. Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/1998:176-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Rasmussen collection envelope and lot ticket).
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$960 |
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Lot 136 |
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1847 N-35 R3+ PCGS graded AU58. Choice glossy light olive and chocolate brown with traces of mint red showing on both sides, especially the reverse. Satiny and nearly flawless except for a couple dull, light contact marks just left of the ear and a slightly weak strike in the centers (which is typical of the variety). M-LDS, die state c early, with a fine die crack passing through the base of the date. Our grade is AU50, tied for CC#10 in the Grellman census. An attractive cent that comes with an impressive provenance. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 1 finer in 65. Estimated Value $400 - UP
Ex Henry C. Hines-Dr. William H. Sheldon-Floyd T. Starr-Jon Hanson 1976 or 1977-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:466 ($394)-Phyllis Thompson, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/2010:595 ($483)-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Brown and Thompson collection envelopes and both lot tickets).
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$456 |
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Lot 137 |
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1847 N-36 R5+ PCGS graded XF40. Olive brown and chocolate with frost in the fields and protected areas. A very nice cent with only trivial contact marks. The best identifying marks are a light horizontal nick left of the ear lobe and a subtle puff of lighter tan toning on the front of the neck. EDS. The die lines and points around ONE CENT are sharp. Our grade is VF30, tied for CC#5 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 3 finer: 1 in 45, 1 in 50, 1 in 63. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP
Ex Jack Beymer-Henry T. Hettger 3/1996-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:468 ($1955)-Daniel W. Holmes, Jr.-Chris McCawley ($1750)-Mike Iatesta 1/2012-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Holmes collection envelope and Brown lot ticket).
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$1,110 |
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Lot 138 |
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1847 N-37 R1 PCGS graded AU55. Glossy greenish olive and steel brown. A smooth, very attractive cent that may have been lightly cleaned long ago. The only mark is a faint hairline from the nostril to the throat. E-MDS with fine die flowlines just starting to emerge from the dentils on the obverse. Called EF40 in the Noyes census, his photo #31722. Our grade is EF45. Comes with an outstanding provenance for a relatively modest cent. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 10 finer: 2 in 58, 3 in 62, 5 in 63. Estimated Value $200 - UP
Ex Charles DuPont (Anderson Dupont sale), Stack's 9/24/1954:900-R. E. Naftzger, Jr.-Naftzger Estate, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:812 ($334)-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the DuPont auction envelope and Naftzger lot ticket).
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$384 |
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Lot 139 |
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1847 N-37 R1 PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Frosty greenish tan and light olive with hints of very faded mint color in some of the protected areas. The notable marks are a tiny scratch at the dentil tips over star 7, a thin diagonal nick in the field before the nose, and traces of an old fingerprint at stars 9-11. MDS with fine radial flowlines in the fields. Small, very shallow low spots (from debris on the dies) can be found in a few places including near the dentil tips at the bottom of the obverse and at the brow lock. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#4 in the Grellman census. A relatively common die variety that is difficult to find in mint state. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 5 finer in 63. Estimated Value $400 - UP
Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions 1/9/1993:316-Wesley A. Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/1998:181-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:472 ($489)-Martin Paul (The Rarities Group), McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/2003:367-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection.
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$504 |
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Lot 140 |
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1847 N-38 R1 PCGS graded MS63 Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty light olive and steel. The surfaces are lustrous and this cent has excellent eye appeal. A small spot of reddish chocolate brown toning left of star 6, another in the dentils over the left side of star 8, and a less-visible one resting on the L in LIBERTY are the best identifying marks. MDS, die state c early (Newcomb's old #16 early). Die clashmarks show at the throat and chin as well as at the base of the neck, and a few remnants of the die lines at the inner curl remain visible. The dull waves sometimes found on the reverse at D and STAT are not present and the reverse is uncracked. Called MS60 and tied for CC#12 in the Noyes census, his photo #55096. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#29 in the Grellman census. Comes with a nice provenance. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 6 finer: 2 in 64, 1 in 64+, 3 in 65. Estimated Value $400 - UP
Ex Henry C. Hines-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/1976 (via Del Bland)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr.-Naftzger Estate, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:817 ($690)-unknown-2015 ANA Sale, Stack's Bowers 8/2015:42135 ($646)-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the last lot ticket).
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$432 |
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Lot 141 |
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1847 N-38 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Lustrous mint red fading to medium steel brown with 30% of the obverse and 15% of the reverse showing mint color. Satiny mint frost covers this cent and the eye appeal is excellent. The only marks are a tiny, dull tick in the field right of star 3, a speck of darker toning above the left side of star 2, and a dull nick over CE in CENT. LDS, die state d (Newcomb's old #16), with a fine die crack at S-O. The earlier die lines at the main and inner curls are gone and the die clashmarks are weak but visible. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#6 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 3 finer: 2 in 65, 1 in 65+. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP
Ex Fred Roeunrizek 1/22/2012-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection.
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$1,860 |
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Lot 142 |
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1847 N-39 R3- PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous medium chocolate and light olive brown with traces of very faded mint color on both sides. No spots or stains, only a few trivial ticks of no significance on both sides. A good identifying mark is a tiny planchet void off the lower right point of star 2, as struck. MDS, die state b early. Most of the fine die lines on the reverse that are present in the early state are gone, but one of the fine lines from the O in ONE to the E in CENT remains visible. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#10 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 4; 1 finer in 65+. Estimated Value $600 - UP
Ex Tony Terranova 2/8/1992 ($700)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr.-Naftzger Estate, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:823 ($552)-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Terranova/Naftzger collection envelope and the Naftzger lot ticket).
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$960 |
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Lot 143 |
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1847 N-39 R3- NGC graded MS63 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous golden light brown blending to light chocolate on the reverse. Satiny mint frost covers the fields and protected areas and the eye appeal of this cent is excellent. Sharply struck with radial lines in all the stars. The only notable marks are a small group of very light nicks left of star 11, a faint spot of darker toning on the rim right of the top of star 11, and tiny planchet flakes in the field around ONE CENT (as struck). LDS, die state b. The die cracks on the reverse are clear and there is no trace of the earlier die lines on that side. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#10 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the NGC label. NGC population 2; 5 finer: 3 in 64, 2 in 65. Estimated Value $500 - UP
Ex 2014 ANA Sale, Heritage Auctions, 8/2014:7107-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (lot ticket included).
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$690 |
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Lot 144 |
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1847 N-41 R4- PCGS graded AU58. Glossy light chocolate brown and olive with nearly a dozen small spots of reddish brown toning at the top of the obverse. The notable contact marks are a collection of tiny ticks in the field before the mouth and a small horizontal tick on the throat just below the jawline. E-MDS, die state b. The early lines over UNI are still visible but the line connecting the bottoms of the U & N is gone. Our grade is EF45, tied for CC#9 honors for a variety that was unknown to Howard Newcomb. Comes with a nice provenance. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 2 finer: 1 in 63, 1 in 64. Estimated Value $250 - UP
Ex Henry Sternberg, B. Max Mehl 9/12/1945:1916-Dr. Kenneth Sartoris 5/1972-Del Bland-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/1986:1094 (as N-16)-Chris McCawley 3/21/1987-Richard V. Punchard 6/15/1989-Wesley A. Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/1998:185 ($262)-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Punchard and Rasmussen collection envelopes and the Rasmussen lot ticket).
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$300 |
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Lot 145 |
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1848 N-1 R1 Repunched 184 PCGS graded XF45, CAC Approved. Glossy steel brown and light chocolate with mint frost in protected areas, especially on the reverse. A pair of light diagonal nicks right of the upper lip are the only notable marks. Rare EDS, die state a, with bold repunching at the 184, and a small lump has formed on the top of the E in CENT. Our grade is EF40, not in the overall condition census for the variety but tied for CC#3 of those known in the early die state (a) in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 8 finer: 2 in 58, 1 in 58+, 1 in 62, 1 in 63, 2 in 64, 1 in 65. Estimated Value $200 - UP
Ex J. R. Grellman, Jr. 7/1995-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:488-Chris McCawley, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/2010:1105-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Brown collection envelope and both lot tickets).
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$156 |
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Lot 146 |
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1848 N-1 R1 Repunched 184 PCGS graded AU58+, CAC Approved. Glossy light olive and steel brown with faded mint red on 5% of the obverse, 10% of the reverse. Nicely struck with just a few minor marks. The notable marks are a tiny tick on the chin, another on the front edge of the neck, and a spot of darker toning under star 2. MDS, die state b, with repunching visible on the 184, strongest on the 4. The obvious repunching seen on the 18 in the early state was severely weakened by lapping. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#6 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 5 finer: 1 in 62, 1 in 63, 2 in 64, 1 in 65. Estimated Value $400 - UP
Ex Clement V. Schettino, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 1/7/1995:619-R. S. Brown, Jr., 2002 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 4/20/2002:601-Chris McCawley, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 9/5/2004:1078-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the last lot ticket).
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$660 |
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Lot 147 |
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1848 N-2 R1+ Repunched 18 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous light to medium brown with a hint of light olive. The surfaces are satiny and lustrous, and the eye appeal of this cent is excellent. Looks choice mint state but there is a faint hint of rub on the very highest points of the devices. The only marks are a microscopic planchet flake high on the neck (as struck) and a faint spot of reddish brown toning right of the inner curl. LDS, die state d, with die cracks on the reverse. The repunching on the 18 remains clear. Our grade is AU58+, very close to mint state, and CC#6 of those known in the late die state. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 1 finer in 67. Estimated Value $400 - UP
Ex Henry T. Hettger, 2002 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 4/20/2002:602-Chris McCawley, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 9/5/2004:1080-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the last lot ticket).
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$930 |
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Lot 148 |
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1848 N-3 R2 Repunched Date PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Glossy tan and light brown with a hint of light olive overtone on the obverse. Sharply struck with full radial lines in all the stars. The only notable marks are a pair of thin diagonal nicks in the field off the chin and a small planchet flake left of star 12 (as struck). M-LDS, die state b late. Most of the die lines seen in the earlier state are gone but repunching remains visible on all 4 digits of the date. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#10 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 6 finer: 2 in 63, 3 in 64, 1 in 65. Estimated Value $400 - UP
Ex Lillian Willins Collection 1/1992 (via Bill Noyes), McCawley & Grellman Auctions 8/14/1992:239-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:500-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Brown collection envelope and both lot tickets).
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$528 |
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Lot 149 |
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1848 N-4 R4 Repunched Date PCGS graded AU58. Glossy medium brown. Nicely struck with full radial lines in all the stars. The notable marks are two small spots of reddish brown toning on the neck and a patch of shallow verdigris over NI in UNITED. LDS, die state c. The repunching inside the lower loops of the 8's has been lapped off the die and the added line at the dentils left of star 4 is strong. Our grade is net EF40+, tied for CC#12 for the variety in the Grellman census. Comes with an impressive provenance. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 3 finer in 62. Estimated Value $350 - UP
Ex Henry C. Hines-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/1976 (via Del Bland)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., 1988 EAC Sale, lot 395-J. R. Frankenfield, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/17/2001:1446-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Frankenfield lot ticket).
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$240 |
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Lot 150 |
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1848 N-5 R4 Second 8 Repunched NGC graded MS64 Brown. Frosty golden tan and light steel. The only notable marks are a tiny planchet chip on the lower right of the second 8 (as struck) and a small spot of darker toning off the end of the wreath stem. Rare LDS, die state f, with a small but strong rim cud break off the end of the wreath stem. Looks mint state but there is a trace of friction on the highest points of the devices. Our grade is AU55, tied for CC#10 overall for the variety but CC#4 for those known with the rim cud in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the NGC label. NGC population 3; none finer in BN. Estimated Value $400 - UP
Ex Jack Beymer 10/1974-unknown-1980 EAC Sale, lot 278-R. S. Brown, Jr., Superior 9/30/1986:1136-Walter Dudgeon, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 7/30/1994:299-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:511- Martin Paul (The Rarities Group), McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/24/2003:372-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection.
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$576 |
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