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Sale 123
September 26-29 Pre-Long Beach Auction
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Lot 201 |
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1849 N-4 R1 PCGS graded MS62 Brown, CAC Approved. Very attractive frosty medium brown and light olive with generous traces of mint red showing on the reverse. Just a few minor marks including a thin diagonal nick on the jawline near the earlobe and a tiny planchet flake left of the top of the O in ONE (as struck). M-LDS, die state c late. The die lines over UN are gone and the ones down from the main curl over the inner curl are weak. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#11 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 7 finer: 2 in 63, 1 in 64, 3 in 65, 1 in 66. Estimated Value $600 - UP
Ex Larry Whitlow 1/1990 (via J. R. Grellman)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr. (via J. R. Grellman)-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:689 ($862)-Tom Reynolds, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/2005:1848-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (last lot ticket included).
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$480 |
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Lot 202 |
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1849 N-4 R1 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Glossy medium brown and light chocolate with mint frost showing through in the fields and protected areas. There are dull nicks scattered over both sides, none notable, and a small splash of darker olive brown toning at the top of star 9. E-MDS, die state b. A fine die crack extends from the tip of the leaf under the second S in STATES through the center of the O in OF to the dentils over that F. What makes this cent special is the oversize planchet. A very limited number of this die variety were struck on a planchet that is not only heavier than the normal 168.0 grain standard but also have a diameter that is slightly larger than normal. This piece weighs 170.95 grains and the diameter is a full 28.0 millimeters. This is the second heaviest example known and the fourth finest among the "Fatboys" listed in the Grellman census. 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, 3 in 65, 1 in 66. Estimated Value $700 - UP
Ex Larry Whitlow 1/1990 (via J. R. Grellman)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr.-Naftzger Estate, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:916 ($748)-Tom Webster, 2010 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 4/24/2010:446 ($990)-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Whitlow collection envelope and both lot tickets).
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$630 |
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Lot 203 |
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1849 N-5 R4- PCGS graded AU55. Glossy medium chocolate brown and steel. There is dirt nestled into many of the protected areas, particularly on the reverse. The only notable defect is a small patch of corrosion and verdigris hidden in the dentils left of star 5 (although this may be a planchet flake filled with crud). A cent that really needs a proper bath. EDS, die state a, before any crumbling that connects leaves 24 & 25. Struck on a planchet with beveled edges (as usual on early strikes of the variety). Our grade is VF35 (perhaps a bit higher after a bath). The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 finer: 1 in 63, 1 in 64. Estimated Value $150 - UP
Ex Bill Smith 6/23/2002-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection.
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$180 |
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Lot 204 |
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1849 N-7 R4 Repunched 18 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Glossy medium chocolate and steel brown with peeps of mint color showing on the reverse. There are a half dozen small spots of dark olive toning on the upper half of the obverse and a trio of dull contact marks in the field before the mouth and chin. The reverse is choice, virtually mark-free. EDS, die state a. The repunching at the tops o the 1 & 8 is sharp and the tops of the C & E in CENT are not joined by crumbling. Called MS60 and tied for CC#4 in the Noyes census, his photo #55110. Our grade is AU55, tied for CC#8 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 2 finer: 1 in 65, 1 in 66. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP
Ex Larry Whitlow 1/1990 (via J. R. Grellman)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr.-Naftzger Estate, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:921 ($1150)-Adam Mervis, Heritage Auctions 1/10/2014:2321-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Whitlow collection envelope and last lot ticket).
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$1,020 |
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Lot 205 |
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1849 N-8 R2 Repunched 9 PCGS graded AU58. The so-called 9 over 8 Overdate. Frosty chocolate and medium olive brown. The only notable mark is a tiny scratch near the dentils at star 13, and this mark certainly does not catch your eye. M-LDS, die state c. The repunching at the right bottom of the 9 is barely visible and the die crack through the reverse legend is clear. Dull remnants of the earlier die lines at the dentils left of star 3 are still visible. The doubling on the reverse is clear (a real doubled die, not "machine doubling"). Our grade is EF45+. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 4 finer: 1 in 63, 3 in 64. Estimated Value $250 - UP
Ex Chris McCawley 2/1994-Evan L. Kopald (via Chris McCawley) 6/2006-Phyllis Thompson, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/31/2010:643-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Kopald/Thompson collection envelope).
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$312 |
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Lot 206 |
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1849 N-9 R4+ NGC graded MS63 Brown. Frosty medium steel brown. No defects but the surfaces are a bit dull from a thin layer of natural oxidation. Looks mint state but there is a hint of friction on the highest points of the devices. The only notable marks are a speck of carbon or dirt nestled between two dentils under the end of the wreath ribbon and a pair of tiny rim bruises over the I in UNITED. LDS, die state f, with several small crumbles on the reverse including one on the bottom of the berry under the first S in STATES. Our grade is EF45+, very close to AU50, and tied for CC#7 in the Grellman census. Comes with a nice provenance. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the NGC label. NGC population 1; 1 finer in 64. Estimated Value $500 - UP
Ex Henry C. Hines 10/28/1949-Willard C. Blaisdell 9/1976 (via Del Bland)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr., 1991 EAC Sale, lot 348-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:709 ($431)-Martin Paul (The Rarities Group), McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/24/2003:400-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection.
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$528 |
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Lot 207 |
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1849 N-10 R3 PCGS graded AU50. Glossy medium brown and light chocolate with a small puff of light olive toning at star 12. Frost shows in protected areas and this cent has nice eye appeal. The only notable mark is a spot of dark olive brown toning on the rim over the R in AMERICA. E-MDS, die state b, with a small lump on the top of the coronet below star 6. Our grade is EF45, tied for CC#11 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 5 finer: 2 in 53, 1 in 58, 1 in 63, 1 in 65. Estimated Value $250 - UP
Ex McLaughlin & Robinson 9/1989:856-Robert E. Vail-Robert D. Rector 9/1990-J. R. Grellman 4/1991-Robert E. Vail, Superior 9/7/1997:774-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (last lot ticket included).
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$252 |
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Lot 208 |
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1849 N-10 R3 PCGS graded AU53. Glossy dark olive and steel brown with lighter golden tan in a few of the protected areas. Looks like a cent that may have been recolored long ago. No notable contact marks and just light friction on the highpoints, but there are numerous tiny planchet flakes scattered over the obverse. A shallow flake between the date and star 1 and another at the bust tip can help identify this cent. LDS, die state d. The added die line at the right top of the T in UNITED is sharp and the lump on top of the coronet extends to below the lower left point of star 6. 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 58, 1 in 63, 1 in 65. Estimated Value $300 - UP
Ex Doug Bird 5/2018 ($395)-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Bird sales envelope).
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$300 |
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Lot 209 |
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1849 N-11 R1 PCGS graded AU58, CAC Approved. Attractive frosty medium brown with a subtle hint of reddish steel overtone. Looks mint state but there is a hint of rub on the highpoints. The best identifying mark is a dull tick on star 2, and it takes a glass to find it. Terminal die state, die state g, with a series of rim cuds from the bottom of the reverse to over the U in UNITED. The cud breaks are strong. Our grade is AU55. Not in the overall condition census for the variety but third finest of the die state in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 5; 7 finer: 3 in 63, 2 in 64, 2 in 65. Estimated Value $600 - UP
Ex Larry Whitlow 1/1990 (via J. R. Grellman)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr. (via J. R. Grellman)-Gary M. Ruttenberg, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 8/19/1995:523-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Whitlow and Ruttenberg collection envelopes and the Ruttenberg lot ticket).
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$600 |
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Lot 210 |
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1849 N-12 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Very attractive lustrous bluish steel and light olive with generous traces of slightly mellowed mint red showing on the obverse. Satiny mint frost covers this cent and it is choice except for a small patch of very fine corrosion under ME in AMERICA. The only other mark is a faint diagonal hairline and light nick on the cheek. E-MDS, die state a, with die lines over UN in UNITED. Nicely struck with full radial lines in all but one of the stars. Our grade is MS60+, tied for CC#5 in the Grellman census. Noyes photo #30210. Comes with a nice provenance. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 2 finer in 65. Estimated Value $800 - UP
Ex Norweb Family Collection, Bowers & Merena 11/14/1988:2973-J. R. Frankenfield, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/17/2001:1539-Chris McCawley, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 9/5/2004:1096-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the last lot ticket).
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$2,040 |
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Lot 211 |
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1849 N-14 R3- PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Frosty light olive with lighter golden olive toning on the reverse. The surfaces are satiny and nearly free of marks. The only notable marks, and they are barely visible, are two tiny low spots close off the end of the nose and a small group of tiny vertical ticks in the field over the right side of star 3. M-LDS, die state c. The vertical line inside the triangle of the 4 is gone and there are fine die cracks on the reverse. The added die lines from the curl at star 13 are sharp. Our grade is MS62+, close to MS63. Comes with a nice provenance. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 4 finer in 63. Estimated Value $800 - UP
Ex Howard R. Newcomb-Dr. William H. Sheldon-Stack's 3/11/1998:98-Chris McCawley, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/7/2000:2249-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the last lot ticket).
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$600 |
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Lot 212 |
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1849 N-16 R5 PCGS graded XF45. Glossy medium chocolate brown and olive. Frost shows in protected areas and this cent has nice eye appeal. The only notable marks are a diagonal nick close off the chin, a small chip out of the planchet on the rim over TA in STATES, and a scrape in the dentils under the end of the wreath stem. EDS, die state a, before any crumbling inside the bottom of the 9. Our grade is EF40. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 8 finer: 1 in 55, 3 in 58, 1 in 62, 2 in 63, 1 in 65+. Estimated Value $300 - UP
Ex "MLT" 12/1995-Chris Young 8/1996-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection.
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$204 |
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Lot 213 |
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1849 N-17 R4 PCGS graded MS63 Red & Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous olive brown and steel with 20% of the obverse and 70% of the reverse showing bright original mint red. Both dies were freshly lapped and fine die polishing lines cover the fields on both sides. The fields are slightly reflective thanks to the fresh die polishing. No spots or stains. The only marks are some faint ticks on the nose and cheek and some small nicks at ONE CENT. None of these marks is visible to the unaided eye and this cent has great eye appeal. MDS, die state c. The fine die lines right of the T in CENT are gone but the additional die crack at ICA has not formed. An impressive cent. Our grade is MS63+, CC#1 for the variety and the "reddest" example of the variety by a wide margin in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; finest graded in RB. Estimated Value $2,500 - UP
Ex Stack's 3/18/1993-Don Valenziano, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 7/13/1993:213 ($3400)-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:733-Chris McCawley, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 9/5/2004:1097-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the last lot ticket).
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$2,640 |
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Lot 214 |
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1849 N-19 R5- PCGS graded XF45, CAC Approved. Glossy medium brown with slightly darker chocolate brown toning on the highpoints of the devices. No spots or roughness only minor contact marks. The notable marks are some tiny ticks on the rim over star 5 and a very light rim bruise at star 4. EDS, die state a, before any crumbling inside the top of the N in ONE. Our grade is VF35. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 2 finer: 1 in 58, 1 in 63. Estimated Value $200 - UP
Ex Tom Reynolds-Harry W. Colborn, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/29/2005:1859-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the lot ticket).
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$156 |
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Lot 215 |
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1849 N-20 R1 AU55. A frosty mint state cent that was dipped and has retoned light olive and steel with lighter golden tan in some of the protected areas. Just a few trivial marks including a small spot of darker brown toning at the lower right point of star 4 and a couple more at the end of the wreath stem. Sharply struck EDS, die state a. All the die lines described in the Grellman reference are clear. Estimated Value $300 - UP
Ex Larry Whitlow 1/1990 (via J. R. Grellman)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr. (via J. R. Grellman)-R. S. Brown, Jr., 1999 EAC Sale, lot 608-Chris McCawley, 2009 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 4/18/2009:450-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Whitlow and Brown collection envelopes and last lot ticket).
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$180 |
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Lot 216 |
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1849 N-21 R4+ PCGS graded AU55. Glossy light chocolate brown. Smooth and attractive. The only notable marks are a small horizontal nick right of the lower lip and a diagonal nick midway between the end of the nose and star 3. The reverse is flawless. EDS. The fine die lines on the reverse are sharp. Our grade is EF45, tied for CC#7 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 4 finer: 1 in 58, 2 in 63, 1 in 65. Estimated Value $400 - UP
Ex Jon Hanson 8/17/1972-Jules Reiver, Heritage Auctions 1/24/2006:20408-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Reiver collection envelope and lot ticket).
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$384 |
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Lot 217 |
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1849 N-22 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous medium steel brown and light olive with 20% of the planchet showing underlying slightly faded mint red. The only marks are some microscopic specks of darker olive brown toning scattered over both sides, none visible to the unaided eye. The surfaces are satiny and this cent has outstanding eye appeal. M-LDS, die state c (Newcomb's old #6). The earlier die lines at the neck and curls are gone. Our grade is MS63+. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 6; 4 finer: 3 in 65, 1 in 65+. Estimated Value $1,250 - UP
Ex James R. McGuigan 9/30/1987-Wesley A. Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/1998:279-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Rasmussen collection envelope and lot ticket).
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$1,320 |
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Lot 218 |
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1849 N-23 R3 PCGS AU Detail Altered Surface. Frosty dark chocolate brown and olive. The planchet is smooth except for extremely faint granularity covering the portrait. No verdigris, only a few trivial marks including a tiny tick in the center of the eyebrow and another over the B in LIBERTY. LDS, die state d (Newcomb's old #13), with fine repunching visible under the 1, 4, and 9. Most of the earlier die lines have been polished off the die. Our grade is net EF45. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. Estimated Value $200 - UP
Ex Henry T. Hettger, 2004 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 4/17/2004:647-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (lot ticket included).
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$240 |
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Lot 219 |
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1849 N-24 R3 PCGS graded XF45, CAC Approved. Glossy medium brown with darker steel toning on the obverse highpoints. No roughness, only light contact marks. A small diagonal nick just left of the ear lobe and another on the chin are the only notable marks. E-MDS, die state b, with die lines over UN in UNITED. 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, 1 in 64, 1 in 65. Estimated Value $200 - UP
Ex American Heritage Minting 1/1998-Robert E. Vail-Tom Reynolds, 1999 EAC Sale 4/17/1999:610-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Vail collection envelop and EAC Sale lot ticket).
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$192 |
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Lot 220 |
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1849 N-25 R7 PCGS VF Details, Cleaning. Glossy reddish brown and chocolate with darker steel toning in protected areas on the obverse. Smooth and free of corrosion or verdigris, but there are some nicks scattered over both sides. A vertical nick below the right corner of the eye can help identify this cent. Our grade is net F12, tied for CC#4 honors among the 9 examples known in the Grellman census. One of the five rarest varieties in the 1840-1857 series of business strikes. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. Estimated Value $3,250 - UP
Acquired from an unrecorded source on the bourse of the 1991 FUN Show by J. R. Grellman, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 7/31/1993:224-J. R. Grellman 8/16/1995-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:759 ($3450)-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Grellman and Brown collection envelopes and the Brown lot ticket).
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Lot 221 |
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1849 N-26 R3 PCGS graded AU50. Glossy medium brown and light chocolate with very dark steel toning on the highpoints of the obverse, especially from star 3 to star 6. Just a few small contact marks including a rough nick on the left foot of the N in ONE. MDS, die state b. The earlier die lines left of star 3 are gone. Our grade is EF45 sharpness net EF40 for the darker highlights on the obverse. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 4 finer: 1 in 53, 2 in 62, 1 in 63. Estimated Value $200 - UP
Ex Jerry Wysong-Jim Mauldin, 2004 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 4/17/2004:648-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (lot ticket included).
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$168 |
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Lot 222 |
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1849 N-27 R4+ NGC graded MS62 Brown. Very attractive uniform glossy light to medium brown. Traces of mint frost show in protected areas and this cent has excellent eye appeal. There is a touch of wear on the highpoints but no spots, stains, or notable contact marks. A subtle puff of reddish brown toning in the dentils over the right side of the second S in STATES may help identify this cent. MDS, die state b, with a triangular spike reaching from the dentils right of star 9. Our grade is EF45+, close to AU50. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the NGC label. NGC population 2; 1 finer in 63. Estimated Value $300 - UP
Ex Superior 8/1987-J. R. Frankenfield, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/17/2001:1561-Dustin Massie 9/11/2004-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection.
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$348 |
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Lot 223 |
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1849 N-28 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Glossy medium brown and light olive with a few tiny peeps of faded mint color on both sides. The fields are smooth and slightly reflective. The only mark is a thin diagonal nick high on the cheek. EDS, die state a. Fine die lines cover much of the reverse, strongest behind ONE CENT. A very attractive cent with solid mint state eye appeal, but there is a hint of rub on the highest points of the devices. Called MS60 and tied for CC#2 in the Noyes census, his photo #55119. Our grade is AU58, very close to mint state, and tied for CC#4 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; finest graded. Estimated Value $900 - UP
Ex Willard. C. Blaisdell 9/1976 (via Del Bland)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr.-Naftzger Estate, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 9/7/2009:961 ($978)-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Naftzger collection envelope and lot ticket).
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$840 |
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Lot 224 |
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1849 N-29 R2 PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Attractive frosty light to medium brown with subtle overtones of light bluish steel the fields and protected areas. This cent has excellent eye appeal but I suspect it was dipped long ago and has retoned. Very sharply struck except for some of the stars. Nearly free of marks; a small spot of darker toning inside the top of the 9 can help identify this cent. MDS, die state c, with tiny rim cud breaks at 49 and star 13. Our grade is MS60 sharpness net AU58 and tied for CC#12 in the Grellman census. Comes with a nice provenance. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 6 finer: 2 in 63, 2 in 64, 1 in 64+, 1 in 66. Estimated Value $400 - UP
Ex Jack Collins, Bowers & Ruddy 1/1983:629-R. S. Brown, Jr., 1984 EAC Sale, lot :375-William Weimer, Kagin's 2/12/1987:4182-Wesley A. Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/1998:286-Jack Wadlington (Twin Leaf Collection), Stack's Bowers 3/2016:11125-Stack's Bowers 11/2016:90034-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 225 |
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1849 N-30 R5+ PCGS graded AU50, CAC Approved. Glossy medium brown with light chocolate brown toning on the highpoints. Mint frost shows in the protected areas and this cent has excellent eye appeal. There is a touch of friction on the highpoints and only trivial contact marks, none notable. The best identifying mark is a tiny planchet chip resting on the top of the nostril (as struck). EDS, die state a. All the fine die lines are sharp and there is no crumbling inside the top of the N in ONE. Our grade is EF45, CC#10 for the variety in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 3 finer: 2 in 63, 1 in 64. Estimated Value $750 - UP
Ex Bowers & Merena 11/11/1999:390 (where misattributed as N-1)-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (lot ticket included).
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$1,380 |
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Lot 226 |
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1849 N-30 R5+ PCGS graded XF40. Glossy medium brown with light chocolate and steel toning on the highpoints of the devices. Smooth and attractive with only a few minor contact marks, just lightly worn. A thin diagonal nick left of the peak of the 1 and a tiny planchet chip under the lower right point of star 3 can help identify this cent. LDS, die state b, with obvious crumbling inside the top of the N in ONE. Our grade is VF25, tied for CC#13 in the Grellman census for the variety but tied for CC#3 of those known in the late die state. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 4 finer: 1 in 50, 2 in 63, 1 in 64. Estimated Value $500 - UP
Ex Rodney C. Burress 4/1989-J. R. Grellman 7/1995-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:774 ($690)-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Grellman and Brown collection envelopes and the Brown lot ticket).
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$408 |
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Lot 227 |
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1850 N-1 R2+ PCGS graded XF40. Slightly glossy dark olive brown and steel with lighter steel brown toning on the highpoints. Looks smooth to the unaided eye but a glass reveals uniform microscopic porosity that covers the planchet. No notable marks or verdigris, but there is some dirt in protected areas. MDS, die state b. Our grade is net VF25. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 6 finer: 2 in 62, 1 in 63, 2 in 64, 1 in 65. Estimated Value $40 - UP
Ex Rodney C. Burress-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection.
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$120 |
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Lot 228 |
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1850 N-2 R1 Repunched 1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Frosty light to medium brown with traces of mint red remaining on both sides. The only marks are a speck of crud nestled between two dentils right of star 6 and a small spot of darker olive brown toning over the left side of the N in ONE. Nicely struck E-MDS, die state c, with a very fine die crack from ED in UNITED to the dentils over the adjacent S. The fields on the lower part of the obverse are covered with strong die lines and the repunching on the 1 is clear. Our grade is MS60+, tied for CC#10 with several other examples of the variety in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 3 finer in 65. Estimated Value $500 - UP
Ex Doug Durasoff, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/31/2010:750 ($617)-unrecorded source at the 2015 ANA bourse 8/20/2015-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection.
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$528 |
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Lot 229 |
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1850 N-2 R1 Repunched 1 PCGS graded MS63 Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty light brown and steel with a couple tiny peeps of mint red showing on the reverse. The surfaces are satiny and this cent has excellent eye appeal. The only notable marks are two dull vertical nicks on the jaw and a speck of dark toning on the right edge of the 1 in the date. MDS, die state c late. The diagonal die lines in the field on the lower half of the obverse are weak but visible and the die crack at TED is clear. The repunching on the 1 is dull but clearly 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 3; 5 finer: 2 in 64, 3 in 65. Estimated Value $400 - UP
Ex 2015 EAC Sale, 5/2/2015:221-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (lot ticket included).
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$408 |
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Lot 230 |
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1850 N-3 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous medium brown and olive. A very attractive cent, void of spots, stains, or significant contact marks. A small nick on star 5 may help identify this cent. LDS, die state c. The fields are flowlined and the line inside the E in CENT is gone. Our grade is MS60+, CC#10 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; none finer. Estimated Value $500 - UP
Ex Stack's Bowers 2/2014:4246-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection.
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$576 |
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Lot 231 |
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1850 N-3 R1 NGC graded MS63 Brown. Very attractive medium olive and bluish steel with faded red covering 15% of both sides. The color may not be totally original but the surfaces are lustrous and this cent has very nice eye appeal. A tiny horizontal scratch right of star 13 is the only notable mark. VLDS, die state c late. The fields are flowlined, the line inside the E in CENT is gone, and there are shallow low spots inside the wreath (as struck). Previously housed in a PCGS slab graded MS62BN (PCGS label #405866.62/28461242 with the attribution noted on the label). Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#11 in the Grellman census. The COL Ellsworth Collection provenance is noted on the NGC label. Estimated Value $400 - UP
Ex Tom Reynolds 9/1992-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:787-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Brown collection envelope and lot ticket).
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$384 |
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Lot 232 |
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1850 N-4 R1 PCGS graded AU58. Frosty medium brown and light chocolate. Looks mint state but there is a touch of wear on the highest points of the devices. The only mark is a spot of darker olive brown toning below star 8. M-LDS, die state b late. The earlier die lines from the dentils at star 13 are weak but some are still visible. Our grade is AU50. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 5 finer: 1 in 62, 1 in 64, 3 in 65. Estimated Value $175 - UP
Ex Miguel Lopez 9/14/2003-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection.
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$132 |
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Lot 233 |
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1850 N-5 R4+ NGC graded MS62 Brown. Glossy medium brown with slightly darker chocolate brown toning on the highpoints. Mint frost covers the protected areas and this cent has excellent eye appeal. Looks mint state but there is a bit of friction on the highpoints. No spots or stains. The only notable mark is a relatively fresh scratch at the dentil tips from star 6 to star 7. M-LDS, die state b, with flowlined fields. Our grade is AU50. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the NGC label. NGC population 2; 4 finer: 1 in 63, 2 in 65, 1 in 66. Estimated Value $300 - UP
Ex Bowers & Merena 1/1993:1081-John A. Keyes 2/1993-Robert E. Vail, Superior 9/7/1997:794 ($286)-Dustin Massie 9/11/2004-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection.
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$252 |
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Lot 234 |
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1850 N-6 R1 PCGS graded AU58, CAC Approved. Glossy medium brown with frost in the fields and protected areas. An attractive cent with mint state eye appeal but there is a bit of friction on the highpoints. Only trivial marks including a very light rim bruise over the R in AMERICA. EDS, die state a. The die lines are sharp and the reverse is uncracked. Our grade is AU50. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 7 finer: 2 in 62, 3 in 63, 2 in 64. Estimated Value $200 - UP
Ex 1998 EAC Sale 4/4/1998:433-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (lot ticket included).
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$300 |
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Lot 235 |
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1850 N-7 R2 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous mint red mellowing to light steel brown with 40% of the obverse and 75% of the reverse showing mint red. Satiny and very attractive, nearly mark-free. The only defects are a tiny planchet flake on the jaw (as struck) and a small spot of slightly darker toning (not carbon) over the right side of star 3. The reverse is flawless, a solid gem in every respect. MDS, die state b, with minor die flowlines covering the obverse fields. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#10 in the Grellman census. A variety that is relatively common in mint state but this is a particularly nice one. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 5; 7 finer: 5 in 65, 1 in 65+, 1 in 66. Estimated Value $1,250 - UP
Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 1/27/2004:1557-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (lot ticket included).
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$960 |
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Lot 236 |
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1850 N-7 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty light olive and medium steel brown with 10% of the obverse and 35% of the reverse showing faded mint red. The only notable marks are a spot off the end of the nose and another in the dentils below the 0 in the date. The reverse is mark-free. MDS, die state b, with fine die flowlines covering the fields. Our grade is MS63+. A nice cent that comes with a very nice provenance. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 1 finer in 66BN. Estimated Value $900 - UP
Ex F. C. C. Boyd-Louis Helfenstein, Lester Merkin 8/14/1964:252 (as MS70)-unknown-Heritage Auctions 1/2014:8113-Shawn Yancey-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection.
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$780 |
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Lot 237 |
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1850 N-9 R2 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous bright original mint red fading to light steel brown on the highpoints with more than two-thirds of the planchet showing bright mint color. A beautiful, impressive cent. The only notable marks are a small spot of darker steel toning at the right side of star 10 and traces of an old fingerprint at the top of the reverse. LDS, die state c, with a die crack at ME. The fine lines from the dentils left of star 6 seen in the earlier states are gone. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#8 honors in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 2 finer: 1 in 66, 1 in 67. Estimated Value $1,500 - UP
Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/29/2005:1888-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the lot ticket and an old collection pillbox inscribed with "A9" for the old Andrews die variety).
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$1,440 |
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Lot 238 |
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1850 N-11 R3+ PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty medium brown and light chocolate with delicate overtones of light bluish steel in the fields and protected areas. The notable marks, and they are trivial, are a tiny tick on the ear lobe and a light scratch under the left side of star 7. M-LDS, die state b. The tiny points down from the left base of the N in ONE are gone. A variety that is surprisingly difficult to find in mint state. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#2 of the business strikes of the variety in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; the finest graded. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP
Ex Andrew Reiber Rare Coins 6/14/2019-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection.
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$1,380 |
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Lot 239 |
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1850 N-12 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Red. Lustrous mint red fading to light steel brown on the highpoints, about 75% of the original mint color remaining visible. The only marks are some small carbon spots, mostly around star 6 with another tiny one between stars 3 & 4 and one on the top of the E in LIBERTY. The reverse is flawless. LDS, die state b. The earlier points from the C in CENT are gone. Our grade is MS63+, tied for CC#10 in the Grellman census. An impressive cent in spite of the few small spots. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 finer: 1 in 65, 1 in 65+. Estimated Value $2,000 - UP
Ex Cornerstone Collection, Heritage Auctions 10/18/2012:3135-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (lot ticket included).
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$1,680 |
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Lot 240 |
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1850 N-13 R4 NGC graded MS66 Star, Red & Brown. Frosty mint red fading to light steel brown. About 75% of the obverse and 40% of the reverse show mellowed mint color. A sharp, beautiful cent with just a couple trivial marks. A puff of darker steel brown toning at stars 7-9 and a spot of similar toning (not carbon) under the ribbon loop are the only notable marks. Very scarce EDS, die state a. All the fine die lines listed in the Grellman reference are clearly visible and the reverse is uncracked. The peak of the stray 1 in the field left of the 8 is sharp. An impressive example of this tough variety in a very scarce die state. Our grade is MS64, CC#2 for the variety in the Grellman census but finest of the early die state. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the NGC label. NGC population 1; none finer in RB at NGC. Estimated Value $2,750 - UP
Ex Adam Mervis, Heritage Auctions 1/10/2014:2337-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Mervis collection envelope and lot ticket).
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$2,760 |
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Lot 241 |
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1850 N-14 R4 PCGS graded AU58, CAC Approved. Very attractive glossy medium brown with slightly darker steel brown toning on the highpoints. Mint frost covers the fields and this cent has mint state eye appeal in spite of light friction on the highpoints. The only notable mark is a speck of corrosion of verdigris nestled inside the U in UNITED. MDS, die state c, with flowlined fields but no rim cuds on the reverse. Our grade is EF45+, close to AU50, and tied for CC#13 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 4 finer: 2 in 63, 1 in 64, 1 in 65+. Estimated Value $200 - UP
Ex Ed Hipps 9/1984-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection.
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$324 |
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Lot 242 |
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1850 N-15 R2 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Lustrous mint red fading to light bluish steel brown, about half of the planchet showing mellowed mint color, mostly on the obverse. The only marks are a small spot of dark bluish steel toning in the hair over the I in LIBERTY and a microscopic speck of carbon nestled between star 13 and the dentils. A small planchet flake hidden in the dentils above star 7 (as struck) can help identify this cent. EDS, die state a. The die lines over star 5 are clear. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#8 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 5 finer in 65. Estimated Value $1,250 - UP
Ex John Quigley-Pratt (1861-1948)-Quigley-Pratt Estate, Stack's Bowers 10/20/2017:6371-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (lot ticket included).
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$780 |
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Lot 243 |
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1850 N-15 R2 NGC graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty medium steel brown with traces of golden tan faded down from mint color in some of the protected areas. The only notable marks are a tiny speck of carbon in the field above the bust and a puff of very slightly darker toning under NT in CENT. E-MDS, die state a. The fields show fine radial die flowlines but the die lines over star 5 are still visible. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the NGC label. NGC population 1; 3 finer: 2 in 65, 1 in 67. Estimated Value $300 - UP
Ex Bowers & Merena 11/14/1998:1196-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection.
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$480 |
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Lot 244 |
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1850 N-17 R4+ NGC graded MS65 Brown. Very lustrous bluish steel and olive with at least 5% of the mint red remaining visible. Nicely struck and choice except for three spots of darker toning with traces of verdigris within two of those spots. One spot of fine verdigris is at the dentils under the 85 and the other is at the top of star 2. Another spot at star 12 contains a bit of crud (not carbon) and that may be removable. Otherwise this cent is choice. E-MDS, die state b early, with faint traces of a die crack on the rim outlining a large rim cud that is forming from star 6 to star 8 (clearest over star 8). Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#5 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the NGC label. NGC population 2; 1 finer in 66. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP
Ex Doug Bird-Gary M. Ruttenberg-Chris McCawley, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/7/2000:2263-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:827-Martin Paul (The Rarities Group), McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/24/2003:429-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection.
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$750 |
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Lot 245 |
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1850 N-18 R4 NGC graded MS66 Brown. Frosty golden light brown and tan on the obverse; medium steel brown on the reverse. The obverse was lightly cleaned but the reverse looks pristine. Sharply struck with full radial lines in all the stars. The only marks are a tiny planchet chip in the field off the chin and traces of an old fingerprint on the neck into the field over star 1. MDS, die state b. The lines at the dentils over star 7 are gone. Our grade is AU58+, tied for CC#7 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the NGC label. NGC population 1, none finer in BN at either service. Estimated Value $400 - UP
Ex Doug Bird-Tom Reynolds-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:831-Martin Paul (The Rarities Group), McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/24/2003:430-"Keane", McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/29/2012:539-Andrew Reiber 8/30/2019-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection.
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$900 |
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Lot 246 |
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1850 N-19 R2 AU55. A mint state cent that was dipped and has retoned frosty golden tan and reddish light brown. The surfaces are satiny and lustrous, and the only marks are a tiny speck of darker toning in the field before the eye and a microscopic diagonal nick on the chin. E-MDS, die state a, with fine diagonal die lines in the obverse fields and the top of a stray 1 visible left of the 8. There are shallow low spots inside the wreath caused by debris on the die (as often seen on this variety). Estimated Value $250 - UP
Ex John Higgins (Falmouth Stamp & Coin) 3/25/1995-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection.
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$180 |
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Lot 247 |
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1850 N-20 R5+ NGC graded AU50. Attractive glossy olive brown with lighter brown toning on the devices creating a nice two-tone appearance. The surfaces are smooth and the only marks are a rim nick over the right side of star 6 and two microscopic pinpricks on the rim at star 11. MDS, die state a late. The earlier die line through RIC is weak but still visible. Our grade is VF25+, close to VF30, and tied for CC#10 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the NGC label. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the NGC label. NGC population 1; 1 finer in 55. Estimated Value $300 - UP
Ex J. R. Grellman, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 7/31/1993:252-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:839-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection.
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$276 |
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Lot 248 |
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1850 N-21 R2+ PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous mint red fading to steel brown and light olive with a third of the mint color remaining on each side. A beautiful cent, virtually flawless. The only mark is a tiny planchet flake on the rim under the 5 in the date (as struck). LDS, die state c (Newcomb's old #10), with two rim cud breaks on the reverse. Both of the rim cuds are clearly defined. Many mint state examples of this variety (and in this die state) are known thanks to a hoard, but this is one of the best. Our grade is MS64+, tied for finest known honors in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 5; none finer. Estimated Value $2,000 - UP
Ex Superior 6/2/1986:333-Dr. Philip W. Ralls-Ralls Estate, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/26/2014:856-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (Ralls lot ticket included).
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$1,740 |
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Lot 249 |
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1850 N-21 R2+ PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous medium steel brown with 20% of the mint red remaining on both sides. Nicely struck with radial lines in all the stars. The only marks, and they are insignificant, are a splash of slightly darker brown toning nestled between star 6 and the coronet and a speck of carbon at the leaf tip below the first S in STATES. LDS, die state c, with two rim cud breaks on the reverse (Newcomb's old #10). The cud over TES in STATES is strong but the rim cud over F-A is weak and only visible at the left and right margins. The earlier die lines and points on the obverse are gone. Our grade is MS63. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 5; none finer. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP
Ex Stack's Bowers 4/2017:6359-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection.
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$1,170 |
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Lot 250 |
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1850 N-22 R4 PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Frosty medium brown and light chocolate with peeps of mint red showing on both sides. No spots or stains, only small nicks, mostly on the cheek. M-LDS, die state c early. The die lines of the earlier states are gone and there is a small lump on the leaf below the left side of the U in UNITED. Our grade is AU55, tied for CC#10 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 3 finer: 1 in 64, 1 in 65+, 1 in 66. Estimated Value $400 - UP
Ex Chris McCawley 7/1989-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:844-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Brown collection envelope and lot ticket).
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$336 |
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