Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 123

September 26-29 Pre-Long Beach Auction

The Col. Ellsworth Collection

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 251		1850 N-23 R2 PCGS graded MS63+ Red & Brown. Lustrous mint red fading to medium steel brown with a third of the obverse and two-thirds of the reverse showing bright mint red. No spots or stains, only a few light contact marks on the cheek and jaw. Sharply struck with full radial lines in all the stars. A beautiful cent. M-LDS, die state b, with a dull line connecting the tops of the O & F in OF. Our grade is MS63+, CC#4 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: 1 in 65, 2 in 66. Estimated Value $1,750 - UP Ex James R. McGuigan 1/1988-Dr. Philip W. Ralls 2/1993-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:849 ($1610)-Tom Reynolds, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/29/2005:1880-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the last lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,140
Lot 252		1850 N-24 R5 F15+. Sharpness EF40 or a bit better but there are areas of shallow corrosion on the reverse and verdigris caked into some of the protected areas there. Recolored glossy light olive and chocolate brown. No notable contact marks. One of the sharper examples known of this tough variety. EDS. The die line over the N in UNITED is bold. Removed from a PCGS slab graded AU Details Environmental Damage (label #406635.97/28324362 included and it shows the attribution). Estimated Value $150 - UP Ex South Carolina Numismatic Association bourse 6/1/1996-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $96
Lot 253		1850 N-24 R5 PCGS graded F15. Attractive glossy medium brown blending to light chocolate brown in protected areas. Smooth and attractive for the grade, just moderately worn. MDS. The die line over the N in UNITED is dull but clearly visible. Our grade is F15, same as the PCGS assessment. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 4 finer: 1 in 35, 1 in 58, 2 in 64. Estimated Value $150 - UP Ex Robert F. LaForme 3/2008-David Johnson 2/2017-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the LaForme collection envelope). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $90
Lot 254		1850 N-25 R4 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Lustrous tan and light olive. Satiny and very attractive. The only notable mark is a spot of slightly darker reddish brown toning in the field left of star 11. The reverse is flawless. Sharply struck M-LDS with full radial lines in all the stars. The fields are covered with fine die flowlines and the earlier lines over RI in AMERICA are dull but visible. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#5 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; none finer. Estimated Value $700 - UP Ex Russell Wyatt, Superior 9/30/1985:801-Wesley A. Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/1998:315-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Rasmussen collection envelope and both lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,440
Lot 255		1850 N-26 R5- AU55. A mint state cent that was cleaned and retoned glossy dark olive brown and steel mixed with lighter brown and chocolate. The only notable mark is a small spot of very fine carbon midway between stars 11 & 12. LDS, die state b. The die line over the N is short and fades out just before reaching the middle of that letter. CC#12 for the variety in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $300 - UP Ex Bowers & Merena 11/12/1998:1197 (as MS60)-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $216
Lot 256		1850 N-27 R5- PCGS graded AU50. Glossy light to medium brown. Smooth and attractive with only tiny contact marks. The only notable marks are a small rim nick at star 3, a dull rim nick at star 9, and a collection of very tiny rim nicks over STATES. MDS. The fine die polishing lines seen on the reverse in the earliest state are gone but the point up from the right top of the T in CENT is sharp. Our grade is VF30, tied for CC#9 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 finer: 1 in 58, 1 in 63. Estimated Value $200 - UP Ex Henry T. Hettger-G. L. Dawson, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 1/11/1997:612-R. S. Brown, Jr., 1999 EAC Sale 4/17/1999:626-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Brown collection envelope and both lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $168
Lot 257		1850 N-27 R5- PCGS graded EF40. Glossy medium brown on the devices with medium chocolate brown toning in the fields and protected areas. No roughness or verdigris; a dull nick on the neck is the only notable mark. A nice cent, just moderately worn. What makes it special is that this is the coin that was used by Walter Breen in 5/1961 to identify the new Not-in-Newcomb die variety N-27. MDS. The fine die lines on the reverse are gone but the point up from the right top of the T in CENT is sharp. Our grade is VF20. A relatively modest cent that comes with a nice story and provenance. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 4 finer: 1 in 45, 1 in 50, 1 in 58, 1 in 63. Estimated Value $200 - UP Ex Admiral Worthington S. Bitler 4/1961-R. E. Naftzger, Jr.-Naftzger Estate, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:1015 ($196)-David Johnson 4/2017 ($330)-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Naftzger collection envelope marked with extensive notes documenting the discovery). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $192
Lot 258		1850 N-28 R3- PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Frosty light olive blending to medium olive brown in protected areas. Possibly recolored long ago but this is an attractive, satiny cent with just a few minor marks. A very light rim bruise at TE in UNITED and a puff of darker toning on the N in ONE are the notable marks. Nicely struck E-MDS, die state a, with a nearly vertical line inside the bottom of the E in ONE. Our grade is AU58, CC#5 for 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 64. Estimated Value $300 - UP Ex Stack's 9/10/1992:32 (as MS63+)-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:868-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Brown collection envelope and both lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $408
Lot 259		1851 N-1 R3 Repunched 18 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous medium steel brown with 5-10% of the mellowing mint red showing on both sides. The surfaces are satiny and virtually flawless, and this cent has excellent eye appeal. A small vertical swipe of slightly darker toning just left of the first 1 can help identify this cent. MDS, die state b. The diagonal lines in the field around the date are gone but the three die lines over the N in UNITED are clear. The repunching on the bottom of the 18 is clear, strongest at the bottom of the 1. 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 4; 1 finer in 66. Estimated Value $600 - UP Ex an unrecorded source at a Myrtle Beach show 10/7/2011-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $660
Lot 260		1851 N-1 R3 Repunched 18 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Very attractive lustrous light olive and chocolate. Satiny and virtually flawless except for a puff of light reddish brown toning at OF and a collection of shallow planchet flakes over ICA (as struck). MDS+, die state b late. The die lines in the field around the date are gone, fine die rust (microscopic lumps) covers the neck and lower half of the face, and there is a very faint die crack from the coronet to star 5. The die lines over the N in UNITED are dull but still visible. Our grade is MS62+, close to MS63, and CC#8 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 4; 1 finer in 66. Estimated Value $500 - UP Ex T & M Coins 10/17/2002-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $660
Lot 261		1851 N-2 R1 PCGS graded MS64 RED. Lustrous bright original mint red fading to light steel brown on the highpoints with 75% of the original color remaining. A microscopic speck of dark toning at the dentils right of star 13 is the best identifying mark. LDS, die state b. The die line at the throat is gone and the fields are flowlined. In addition the lower half of the portrait is blunted by a shallow low spot (caused by debris stuck on the die). An impressive cent in spite of the imperfect strike. Our grade is MS63+. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 1 finer in 65. Estimated Value $2,000 - UP Ex John Henderson Collection, Heritage Auctions 10/18/2012:3137-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,500
Lot 262		1851 N-2 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty medium brown with a hint of mint red remaining on the reverse. Satiny and attractive, free of any notable defects. LDS, die state b. The top of the 8 is weak from excessive die wear and the earlier die line at the throat is gone. Our grade is MS60. Comes with a nice provenance. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 4; 1 finer in 65+. Estimated Value $400 - UP Ex Norweb family collection, Bowers & Merena 11/14/1988:2981-Carvin Goodridge collection-Goodridge Estate, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 6/2013:585 (920)-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $552
Lot 263		1851/81 N-3 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty medium steel brown. The luster is a bit subdued by a thin layer of natural oxidation but the details are quite sharp and the eye appeal is excellent. The only marks are some tiny specks of darker toning (not carbon) in the field before the portrait, and it takes a glass to see them. Sharply struck EDS, die state a. The 51 over 81 feature is bold (actually 51 over an inverted 18 when the die sinker accidentally started punching in the date upside down). A nice example of this very popular "Redbook" variety. Our grade is MS60 (perhaps better following a proper bath to uncover more of the underlying mint luster). The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 4 finer: 3 in 65, 1 in 65+. Estimated Value $1,200 - UP Ex David Bloom 10/8/2011-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 264		1851/81 N-3 R1 PCGS graded MS66 Red & Brown, CAC Approved. Highly lustrous bluish steel and medium olive with 15% of the obverse and 30% of the reverse showing mint red. Satiny and virtually flawless, a beautiful cent. The only marks are a tiny nick over the left side of the first S in STATES and traces of an old fingerprint inside the wreath. M-LDS, die state b late. Most of the 51/81 feature has worn off the die but part of the undertype inverted 1 still show on the fight side of the second 1. Our grade is MS64+, tied for CC#4 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 $4,000 - UP Ex 2012 ANA Sale, Heritage Auctions 10/18/2012:3136-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,300
Lot 265		1851 N-4 R1 Repunched 1's PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty uniform medium brown. The surfaces are covered with a thin layer of natural oxidation and there are peeps of dirt nestled into some of the protected areas on both sides. A cent that needs a proper bath to uncover the underlying mint luster. The only mark is a spot of darker toning (not carbon) below EN in CENT. VEDS (very early die state), die state a early. Much of the obverse fields are covered with sharp die lines and the repunching on both of the 1's is crisp. Our grade is AU58+, perhaps better after that bath. Not in the overall condition census for the variety but second finest of the VEDS behind a slightly finer example in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 4; 4 finer: 3 in 65, 1 in 66. Estimated Value $400 - UP Ex Bowers & Merena 11/19/1994:3549-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $432
Lot 266		1851 N-4 R1 Repunched 1's PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Lustrous light olive and medium brown with hints of very faded red in protected areas on the reverse. Nicely struck and quite attractive. No spots or stains. The only marks are a faint scratch left of star 12 and a few tiny rim nicks off the end of the wreath stem. MDS, die state a late. The repunching on the 1's is dull but clear and some of the diagonal lines in the field around the date are still visible, although quite dull. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 4; 4 finer: 3 in 65, 1 in 66. Estimated Value $400 - UP Ex Stack's Bowers 2/2014:4247 ($411)-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $456
Lot 267		1851 N-5 R2+ NGC graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Very attractive frosty bluish steel and olive with peeps of very faded mint red showing on the obverse. Essentially flawless except for a shallow diagonal planchet flake on the cheek (as struck) and a small spot of carbon between the tops of the 1 & 8 in the date. MDS, die state a. The fields show very fine radial die flowlines but the obverse remains uncracked. Our grade is MS60+, tied for CC#11 in the Grellman census. The attribution and Colonel Green-Newman provenance are noted on the NGC label. NGC population 4; none finer. Estimated Value $700 - UP Ex Colonel E. H. R. Green Collection-Eric Newman-Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society (EPNNES), Heritage Auctions 11/14/2014:7186-Marc Padre, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 6/2017:628 ($840)-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Green-Newman collection envelope and lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $600
Lot 269		1851 N-5 R2+ PCGS graded MS62 Brown, CAC Approved. Glossy light olive and steel brown with tan in protected areas. Mint frost covers the fields and protected areas and this cent has very nice eye appeal. Looks mint state but there is a hint of rub on the highest points of the devices. No spots or stains, only a few minor contact marks. These include a pair of dull nicks in the field off the chin and a dull rim nick at star 13. LDS, die state b, with a die crack from the coronet through star 5 to the dentils over star 4, and the crack is clear. Our grade is AU58. Not in the overall condition census for the variety but third finest of the late state in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 4 finer: 1 in 63, 1 in 64, 2 in 65. Estimated Value $300 - UP Ex Doug Bird-Walter Dudgeon, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 9/21/1998:1768-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $252
Lot 270		1851 N-6 R1 First 1 Repunched PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Lustrous light olive and steel brown with underlying very faded mint red in protected areas on both sides. Satiny mint frost covers this cent and the eye appeal is excellent. No spots or stains. The only defects are a few very light contact marks in the obverse fields including a small nick off the upper right point of star 4. Rare M-LDS, die state d. The earlier points up from the coronet under star 6 are and the repunching at the first 1 are all gone, and the fields are strongly flowlined. The extremely rare terminal rim cud at the bottom of the reverse has not formed. Our grade is MS62+, close to MS63. Tied for CC#15 of the variety but 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; none finer. Estimated Value $900 - UP Ex Superior 9/25/1988:826-Doug Bird 9/1990-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:896 ($518)-Martin Paul (The Rarities Group), McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/24/2003:443-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $900
Lot 271		1851 N-7 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous light olive with 10% of both sides showing slightly faded mint red. The only notable mark is a tiny planchet chip on the upper right point of star 12 (as struck). MDS, die state a late. The fields show fine radial die flowlines but the die lines and points at the inner and main curls are still visible. The earlier fine repunching on the base of the first 1 is gone. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#7 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 4; none finer. Estimated Value $800 - UP Ex Mike Dixon 1/5/2003-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $960
Lot 272		1851 N-8 R3- PCGS graded MS62 Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty light olive and tan with generous traces of mint red showing, particularly on the obverse. No spots or stains, only a few light contact marks. The notable marks are a light scuff on the coronet over BE and a tiny nick just left of the ear. LDS, die state b. The die line over the M in AMERICA is gone. Our grade is AU58+, tied for CC#11 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 6 finer: 1 in 63, 4 in 64, 1 in 65. Estimated Value $300 - UP Ex an unrecorded source at a coin show in Annandale, Virginia 12/12/2004-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $228
Lot 273		1851 N-9 R3- PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Frosty medium brown and light olive with 5-10% of the mint red remaining. The surfaces are satiny and this cent has nice eye appeal. The notable marks are puff of slightly darker toning in the hair below star 8, a diagonal planchet chip right of the nostril, and another smaller chip at the same angle on the chin, both as struck. E-MDS, die state a, with a fine vertical line in the field just right of the main curl. Nicely struck except for weakness on the shoulder and at the opposing area in the leaves below OF. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#6 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; 1 finer in 64. Estimated Value $450 - UP Ex Chris McCawley (as RVM) 1/1/1987-Richard V. Punchard 6/15/1989-Wesley A. Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/1998:330-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:908-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Punchard, Rasmussen and Brown collection envelopes and both lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $432
Lot 274		1851 N-10 R1 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Glossy medium brown and light olive blending to medium olive brown in protected areas. Traces of mellowed mint red show on both sides, particularly on the obverse. The only marks are a spot of darker chocolate brown toning on the forehead and a smaller one right of the upper lip. M-LDS, die state b. The earlier die lines and points are gone and there is a tiny lump on the nose before the eye and a larger lump midway between stars 3 & 4. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#18 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 3 finer: 2 in 64, 1 in 64+. Estimated Value $400 - UP Ex Bowers & Merena 11/19/1994:3552-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $348
Lot 275		1851 N-12 R1 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Very attractive glossy chocolate and olive brown with underlying frosty faded red covering nearly a third of the planchet. The toning looks natural but we suspect this piece may have been lightly cleaned long ago and retoned. The surfaces are lustrous and show only a few microscopic marks. A small planchet flake in the dentils below the ribbon end (as struck) is the best identifying mark. Nicely struck EDS, die state a, with diagonal die lines covering the field at the date. There is a fine but clearly visible line through the second 1 just below the peak, apparently the base of a misplaced 1. A cent that has great eye appeal in spite of the possible recoloring. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#18 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 6 finer: 2 in 64, 1 in 64+, 1 in 65+, 2 in 66. Estimated Value $350 - UP Ex Bowers & Merena 11/18/1994:3554 (as MS64RB)-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $324
Lot 276		1851 N-13 R1 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Glossy medium brown with hints of very faded mint red on the reverse. Satiny mint frost covers the fields and this cent has excellent eye appeal. The only notable marks are a tiny planchet chip low on the neck above the 8 (as struck) and a faint horizontal hairline scratch under the E in CENT. Scarce EDS, die state a, with diagonal die lines from the dentils under the 851. 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 2; 2 finer in 64. Estimated Value $350 - UP Ex Chris McCawley 8/1990-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:920 ($345)-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Brown collection envelope and lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $480
Lot 277		1851 N-14 R2 First 1 Repunched PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Frosty light olive and steel brown with 40% of the obverse showing mint red but only traces of faded mint color remaining visible on the reverse. The notable marks are a spot between the top of the second 1 and the curl above, a small spot midway between stars 10 & 11, and a very fine planchet lamination in the dentils above TA in STATES. E-MDS, die state b. The die line at the throat and dash under the left base of the first 1 are visible but the repunching under the peak of that 1 is gone. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#4 honors in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 finer in 65. Estimated Value $900 - UP Ex Bowers & Merena 11/18/1994:3555-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $810
Lot 278		1851 N-15 R4 NGC graded MS65 RED. Lustrous bright mint red mellowing to light steel brown on the highpoints, at least 75% of the original mint color remaining on both sides. Nearly flawless. The notable marks are a speck of dark toning midway between the brow lock and star 4, a tiny swipe of darker toning near the hair below star 7, and a speck of carbon in the dentils over the left side of the U in UNITED. LDS, die state b. The points from the throat are gone; the two points the main curl above the inner curl are very short. Our grade is MS64. Tied for CC#6 in the Grellman census but one of the "reddest" examples seen. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the NGC label. NGC population 1; tied with 3 graded 65RD at PCGS for finest. Estimated Value $3,000 - UP Ex Heritage Auctions 5/30/1996:5043-Chris McCawley, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 8/17/1996:527-Martin Paul (The Rarities Group)-Albert E. Willis Collection, Heritage Auctions 12/2005:71-Heritage Auctions 10/18/2012:3138-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the last lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 279		1851 N-16 R3 First 1 Repunched PCGS graded VF30. Glossy light and medium chocolate brown. A smooth cent, just moderately worn. There are numerous tiny contact marks scattered over both sides including two small nicks on the chin. E-MDS, die state a late. The horizontal line on the left side of the first 1 is dull and weak but still visible. Our grade is F15+. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 10 finer: 1 in 35, 2 in 62, 2 in 63, 3 in 64, 2 in 65. Estimated Value $35 - UP Ex Ed Nowak 3/1984-Robert F. LaForme 7/2014-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the LaForme collection envelope). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $54
Lot 280		1851 N-17 R2 First 1 Repunched PCGS graded MS62 Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty medium brown and light chocolate. No defects, just a hint of friction on the highpoints and minor contact marks, none notable. LDS, die state c. The point down to right from the main curl is gone but the tiny rim cuds sometimes seen at stars 1-2 are not visible. Our grade is AU50. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 5 finer: 4 in 64, 1 in 65. Estimated Value $200 - UP Ex Brian Befano, 2013 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 5/4/2013:396 ($198)-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Befano collection envelope and lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $228
Lot 281		1851 N-18 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Very attractive lustrous light olive and steel brown with 15-20% of the mint red remaining visible. The only marks are three tiny pinpricks at star 2, a small spot nestled under star 6, a barely visible vertical scuff on the cheek, and a small rim nick over the first A in AMERICA. MDS, die state c early. The points down from the diagonals of the N's in ONE CENT are gone and the fields are lightly flowlined. Our grade is MS60+, tied for CC#13 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 3 finer: 2 in 65, 1 in 66. Estimated Value $500 - UP Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions 10/2/1993:268-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:943 ($432)-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Brown collection envelope and both lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $528
Lot 282		1851 N-19 R3 Second 1 Repunched PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown, CAC Approved. Slightly faded mint red mellowing to medium steel brown on the highpoints, about a third of the mint red remaining. The only marks are a very thin diagonal nick in the field over star 2, another in the dentils at star 11, a small splash of darker toning at the dentil tips over star 2, and traces of an old fingerprint on the upper left of the reverse. The surfaces are lustrous and this cent has excellent eye appeal. LDS, die state e, with numerous die cracks on the obverse. The repunching at the second 1 is no longer visible. Our grade is MS63+, CC#4 in the Grellman census but finest of the latest die state. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 1 finer in 65. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP Ex Chris McCawley, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 9/2004:1107-Chris McCawley, 2009 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 4/18/2009:458 ($935)-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the EAC Sale lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 283		1851 N-20 R3+ Both 1's Repunched PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Lustrous mint red fading to steel brown on the highpoints. The obverse has 75% of the bright mint red remaining while the reverse shows mellowed mint color on 60% of that side. No spots or stains. The only marks are a small nick or planchet flake in the dentils under the first 1 in the date, a thin diagonal nick under the outer part of the hair bun, and a shallow low spot (caused by debris on the die) on part of the neck. LDS, die state d (Newcomb�s old #28). A faint trace of the repunching is still visible on the first 1, the tops of the C & E in CENT are connected by crumbling, and there are die cracks on both sides. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#1 honors with two other pieces, but this one shows more mint color. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 finer in 64+. Estimated Value $2,000 - UP Ex Heritage Auctions 5/2004:5260-Chris McCawley, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 9/2004:1008-Chris McCawley, 2009 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 4/18/2009:459 ($1980)-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the last 2 lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,160
Lot 284		1851 N-20 R3+ Both 1's Repunched PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Very attractive glossy light to medium chocolate brown and steel. Satiny mint frost covers the fields and protected areas and this cent offers choice mint state eye appeal although there is a trace of rub on the highest points of the portrait. The only defect is a shallow planchet flake in the dentils over the I in UNITED (as struck). LDS, die state d, with die cracks on both sides. The repunching on the first 1 is barely visible and gone on the second 1, and the tops of the C & E in CENT are joined by crumbling. The tops of the C & E in CENT are joined by crumbling and the repunching is barely visible on the first 1, gone on the second (Newcomb's old #28). Our grade is AU55. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 7 finer: 4 in 64, 3 in 65. Estimated Value $500 - UP Ex Russell Wyatt, Superior 9/1985:821-Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/1988:671-Dr. Thomas S. Chalkley, Superior 1/28/1990:1084-Wes Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 1/6/1996:590-Dr. Bruce Tucker Collection, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 2/2017:522 ($647)-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Tucker collection envelope and last 2 lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $408
Lot 285		1851 N-21 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Frosty golden tan with a smudge of slightly darker reddish steel toning at stars 11 & 12. The surfaces are satiny and the eye appeal is nice, but the color is suspect in our opinion. The only marks are some faint hairline scratches on the rim at stars 6-8 and three tiny ticks on the end of the chin. Very sharply struck with full radial lines in all the stars and crisp details in the devices. E-MDS, die state b early. The sharp die lines in the field around ONE CENT are gone and fine die lines at ME have been added. Our grade is MS60 net AU58 and tied for CC#7 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 finer: 1 in 64+, 1 in 65. Estimated Value $600 - UP Ex Denis Loring 8/22/1991-Wesley A. Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/1998:347-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:957-Martin Paul (The Rarities Group), McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/24/2003:451-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 286		1851 N-21 R3 PCGS graded MS65 Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty uniform medium brown and light chocolate with satiny mint luster covering the fields and protected areas. No spots or stains, only a few microscopic ticks of no significance. A trio of dull nicks hidden in the leaves below CA in AMERICA are the best identifying marks. MDS, die state b. The diagonal die lines seen behind ONE CENT in the early state have been lapped off the die and many of the die lines that were added through ME in AMERICA are still visible. This cent has choice mint state eye appeal (hence the lofty PCGS grade and CAC sticker) but there is a hint of rub on the very highest points of the portrait. Our grade is AU58+, very close to mint state, and tied for CC#5 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; finest graded. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP Ex Homer K. Downing, Numismatic Gallery 8/6/1951:905-R. E. Naftzger, Jr.-Naftzger Estate, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:1056 ($978)-Legend Morphy 4/2013:13-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the last lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,080
Lot 287		1851 N-22 R4+ PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous light steel brown with peeps of mellowed mint red remaining on both sides. There is a small spot of slightly darker toning hidden in the dentils at star 3 and a collection of tiny ticks on the face plus a single nick on the upright of the first 1 in the date. An attractive cent with solid mint state eye appeal, but there are just too many tiny ticks on the face for a mint state grade in our opinion. M-LDS, die state b late. The die lines and points around the portrait are visible but the lines from the tops of NI in UNITED are very dull and nearly lost in flowlines. Our grade is MS60+ net AU58 for the tiny ticks, CC#6 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 1 finer in 65. Estimated Value $700 - UP Ex Richard O'Brian, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/2012:769-2015 EAC Sale, lot 227-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $660
Lot 288		1851 N-22 R4+ AU58. A sharp mint state cent that was lightly cleaned and retoned frosty medium brown and light chocolate with highlights of light reddish steel. Nearly void of marks; a collection of microscopic planchet flakes on the rim between stars 10 & 11 (as struck) can help identify this cent. LDS, die state c. The earlier die lines from the main curl and the line through the top of NT in CENT are gone and the strong lines from the tops of NI in UNITED are barely visible as points from those letters. Removed from a PCGS slab called UNC Details, Questionable Color (PCGS label #406716.91/28324368 included and it shows the attribution). Tied for CC#5 honors overall but finest of die state c in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $500 - UP Ex an unrecorded source at the 1990 Georgia Numismatic Association Convention-J. R. Grellman Collection-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:963 ($374)-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $348
Lot 289		1851 N-23 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous light to medium bluish steel brown with traces of mint red on both sides, particularly on the obverse. The surfaces are satiny and the eye appeal of this cent is excellent. An absolutely choice cent if not for a dull diagonal nick in the field under the chin and two dull nicks on the bust. MDS, die state b. The earlier fine die lines at TA in STATES are gone and fine die flowlines show in the fields. 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 2; 1 finer in 65+. Estimated Value $500 - UP Ex Chris McCawley, 2005 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 4/23/2005:500 (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 290		1851 N-24 R3- PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Frosty medium brown and light chocolate with tiny peeps of mellowed mint red on both sides. The surfaces are satiny and the eye appeal of this cent is excellent. Looks choice but there are a half dozen small rim nicks on the obverse and a small spot of fine carbon between the date and star 1. None of these marks is significant or distracting but there are too many to ignore. E-MDS, die state b. Just a couple of the fine die lines from the dentils at star 1 are still visible but the stronger die lines at the inner curl are clear. Our grade is MS60 net AU55+, CC#7 for the variety in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 1 finer in 66. Estimated Value $350 - UP Ex James R. Lee, 2002 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 4/20/2002:620-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $324
Lot 291		1851 N-25 R3 PCGS graded AU55. Frosty medium brown and light chocolate with slightly darker steel brown toning on the highpoints. Looks mint state but there is a touch of friction on the highpoints. No marks or other defects. M-LDS, die state b. The points and lines from the throat are gone, lost in flowlines. Our grade is EF45+, close to AU50. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 5 finer: 1 in 58, 1in 64, 3 in 65. Estimated Value $175 - UP Ex John D. Wright 4/1993-Tom Reynolds 4/1997-Harry W. Colborn, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 9/29/2005:1905-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $264
Lot 292		1851 N-26 R5- PCGS graded AU55. Choice glossy light chocolate brown. Smooth and nearly void of marks or other defects. LDS, die state c. The points from the main curl are gone. Our grade is EF45. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 finer: 1 in 58, 1 in 64. Estimated Value $200 - UP Ex Bowers & Merena 11/13/1997:129-Don Valenziano 12/13/1997-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $204
Lot 293		1851 N-27 R5- PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Choice lustrous bluish steel brown with underlying faded mint color showing through in the protected areas, mostly on the obverse. The surfaces are satiny and virtually flawless, and this cent has outstanding eye appeal. A tiny horizontal tick or planchet chip in the center of the nose is the best identifying mark, and it is barely visible. LDS, die state d. The point up from the right foot of the T in CENT is nearly gone and the lump on the wreath stem under IT in UNITED is clear. Our grade is MS63+ Choice, close to MS64, and CC#3 behind two marginally finer examples of this tough die variety in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 finer in 67. Estimated Value $1,250 - UP Ex Henry T. Hettger, 2009 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 4/18/2009:461 ($1045)-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,920
Lot 294		1851 N-29 R2 First 1 Repunched PCGS graded MS66 Red & Brown. Lustrous mint red fading to steel and light olive with nearly a third of the mint color remaining, mostly on the obverse. A faint splash of slightly darker brown toning at the L in LIBERTY and a very fine scuff along the dentil tips over S-OF-A are the only marks worthy of mention, and they are trivial. E-MDS, die state a. The repunching under the base of the first 1 is dull but still clearly visible and the die line at the throat is clear. A beautiful cent. Our grade is MS64, tied for CC#1 honors with one other piece in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; the finest RB example graded at both services. Estimated Value $2,500 - UP Ex Willard C. Blaisdell 9/1976 (via Del Bland)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr.-Naftzger Estate, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:1068 ($2300)-Adam Mervis, Heritage Auctions 1/10/2014:2352-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Naftzger collection envelope and last lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,840
Lot 295		1851 N-30 R2 PCGS graded MS62 Brown, CAC Approved. Very attractive lustrous medium brown and light chocolate with traces of mint red showing on both sides. Just a few trivial marks including a small spot of very fine carbon on the jawline, a tick on the jaw, and a small dull nick over the left side of star 11. M-LDS, die state b late. The fields are flowlined and the point from the jaw is gone, but the points from the tops of ENT are still visible. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#9 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 $400 - UP Ex Chris McCawley, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 1/11/1997:632-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:992 ($431)-Chris McCawley, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 9/16/2003:979-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Brown collection envelope and both lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $528
Lot 296		1851 N-31 R3+ NGC graded MS64 Brown. Glossy light olive and steel brown with generous peeps of mellowed mint red showing on both sides, especially on the reverse. A sharp cent that looks mint state but there is a hint of rub on the highest points of the devices. Just a few tiny contact marks including some microscopic pinpricks on the cheek and jaw. MDS, die state b. The spur from star 2 is dull and barely visible and there is a fine die line connecting the left end of the base of the E in ONE to the right top of the N in CENT. Our grade is AU50+, close to AU55. The attribution and COL Ellsworth provenance are noted on the NGC label. NGC population 3; 1 finer in 65. Estimated Value $300 - UP Ex J. R. Frankenfield, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/17/2001:1661-Dustin Massie 9/11/2004-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $312
Lot 297		1851 N-33 R5 PCGS graded XF40. Glossy medium brown and light chocolate. The surfaces are smooth and the only notable mark is a thin streak of darker toning from just below the ear to the dentils left of star 1. A relatively modest cent except for the rare die state. EDS, die state a, with sharp repunching under the peak and well below the left base of the first 1. The earliest die state seen of this variety and a coin for the specialist. Our grade is VF20+. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 3 finer: 1 in 63, 2 in 64. Estimated Value $125 - UP Ex J. R. Grellman Collection 6/1999-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:998 ($81)-Mike Iatesta-David Johnson 4/2017 ($110)-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Grellman and Brown collection envelopes and Brown lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $168
Lot 298		1851 N-33 R5 EF40. A sharp, frosty cent that was lightly cleaned and retoned bluish steel and light olive. The only marks are a small planchet flake in the dentils left of star 5 (as struck) and a tiny swipe of light reddish brown toning in the wreath right of the T in CENT. LDS, die state b late, with flowlined fields. The base of the first 1 is now quite thin, the repunching under the peak and below the left half of the base is gone, and there is fine doubling now visible along the lower edge of the thin base. A dramatically different die state compared to the preceding lot. Removed from a PCGS slab graded AU Details Questionable Color (PCGS label #406749.91/28324370 included and it shows the attribution). Estimated Value $175 - UP Ex 1986 EAC Sale, lot 290-J. R. Frankenfield, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/17/2001:1663-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior6/2/2002:1002-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Brown collection envelope and the last 2 lot tickets). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $132
Lot 299		1851 N-34 R4 NGC graded MS61 Brown. Glossy medium brown and light olive. No spots or contact marks, just light friction on the highpoints and traces of dirt in protected areas. The best identifying marks are a very shallow low spot in the field off the chin and another over the bust (both as struck). M-LDS, die state b. The early die lines over TES OF are gone. Our grade is EF45, CC#11 for the variety in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the NGC label. NGC population 1; 3 finer: 1 in 64, 2 in 65. Estimated Value $400 - UP Ex Chris McCawley 7/1988-J. R. Frankenfield, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/17/2001:1665 ($488)-Martin Paul (The Rarities Group), Heritage Auctions 2002-Paul Pattacini 6/13/2003-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $336
Lot 300		1851 N-35 R6- PCGS graded AU50. Very attractive glossy medium chocolate brown with frosty tan in protected areas on the reverse. Sharply struck and choice except for a small but rather strong scuff left of star 2. EDS, die state a, with a strong rim cud over MER. All the fine early die lines found on the reverse are clear. Our grade is EF45 sharpness net VF35, tied for CC#5 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 5 finer: 1 in 53, 1 in 55, 1 in 58, 1 in 63, 1 in 64. Estimated Value $500 - UP Ex Henry T. Hettger, 2009 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 4/18/2009:462 ($550)-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $330
Lot 301		1851 N-35 R6- PCGS graded XF40. Glossy medium brown and chocolate. Smooth and attractive with only trivial contact marks. A thin horizontal nick over star 2 and a small rim nick over the O in OF are the notable marks, and they are insignificant. EDS, die state a, with only two very narrow rim cuds on the left side of the reverse. Most of the fine die lines in the fields on the reverse are clear. A nice mid-grade example of this tough variety. Our grade is VF25, 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 45, 1 in 50, 1 in 53, 1 in 55, 1 in 58, 1 in 63, 1 in 64. Estimated Value $250 - UP Ex McLaughlin & Robinson Auctions #4392, lot 909 (as VF30)-Great Southern Coins 4/6/2011-Robert F. LaForme-David Johnson 4/2017-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the LaForme collection envelope and M & R lot ticket). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $210

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