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Sale 123
September 26-29 Pre-Long Beach Auction
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Lot 302 |
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1851 N-36 R6- PCGS graded VF30. Glossy medium brown and light chocolate with a few small streaks of darker olive brown toning on the reverse. Smooth with only light contact marks including a small vertical nick on the jaw and another below the eye plus a trace of verdigris nestled around star 1. EDS. The die lines from the neck and main curl are sharp. A nice example of this rare die variety. Our grade is VF20, tied for CC#15 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 finer: 1 in 35, 1 in 58. Estimated Value $500 - UP
Ex William D. Simonson-Eric Fix, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/2014:546 ($734)-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Fix collection envelope and lot ticket).
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$330 |
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Lot 303 |
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1851 N-36 R6- PCGS graded VF35. Very attractive glossy medium chocolate brown. The only marks are a small, dull scrape right of star 1, another over star 10, and one more on the right side of the D in UNITED. The marks do not break the toning and the eye appeal of this cent is excellent. MDS. The die lines from the neck and main curl are dull but visible. Our grade is VF25, tied for CC#6 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 finer in 58. Estimated Value $700 - UP
Ex 1995 EAC Sale 4/22/1995:462-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (lot ticket included).
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$456 |
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Lot 304 |
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1851 N-37 R4 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Very lustrous bluish steel and light olive with hints of very faded mint red in a few protected areas on both sides. A beautiful cent with no spots and only a few small contact marks. A small diagonal nick on the jaw, a tick on the diagonal of the N in CENT, and some extremely light and barely visible pinscratches around RICA are the only notable marks, and they are not distracting. MDS, die state b late. The diagonal die lines from the dentils at star 13 are nearly gone but some remain visible, and there is a clear lump on the left bottom of the T in CENT. Our grade is MS60 (but the eye appeal of this cent suggests a significantly higher grade), and CC#4 for the variety in the Grellman census. Only four mint state examples have been recorded. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 3 finer: 1 in 64+, 2 in 65. Estimated Value $700 - UP
Ex Chris McCawley (as RVM) 10/1987-Wesley A. Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/1998:364-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:1016 ($489)-Martin Paul (The Rarities Group), McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/25/2003:1022-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the last lot ticket).
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$1,020 |
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Lot 305 |
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1851 N-38 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Brown. Lustrous light steel brown with traces of mellowed mint red showing on both sides. Satiny mint frost covers this cent and it has excellent eye appeal, but a glass reveals many tiny ticks scattered over both sides. The only defects visible to the unaided eye are a shallow planchet flake in the dentils below star 13 (as struck) and a bit of darker toning (not carbon) in the curl left of the inner curl. MDS, die state a late. The points down from the bottom of the E & N in CENT are short and dull but still visible. Our grade is AU58+ thanks to the tiny ticks, but this cent has solid mint state eye appeal. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 finer in 66. Estimated Value $400 - UP
Ex Chris McCawley (as RVM) 3/14/1988-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:1021-Martin Paul (The Rarities Group), McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/24/203:456-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the last lot ticket).
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$750 |
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Lot 306 |
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1851 N-39 R3 NGC graded MS66 Red & Brown. Highly lustrous bluish steel brown with 10% of the mint red showing on the obverse, 20% on the reverse. Satiny mint frost covers the entire surface of this cent, even the highest points of the devices, and the eye appeal is superb. The only marks, and they are barely visible, are a small spot of slightly darker toning at the bust tip, a light tick on the cheek, and two tiny planchet flakes on the rim above the D in UNITED (as struck). Nicely struck except for some weakness in the dentils on the right side of the obverse. E-MDS, die state a, with a small bar near the dentils above star 3 and very fine radial flowlines in the fields. The early points from the inner and main curls are still visible. A truly beautiful cent that offers exceptional eye appeal. Our grade is MS64+, close to MS65, and CC#1 by a small margin in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the NGC label. NGC population 1; 1 finer in 67. Estimated Value $1,750 - UP
Ex Bowers & Merena 8/2010:79-Kenneth Goodman, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/26/2014:865-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (last lot ticket included).
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$1,620 |
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Lot 307 |
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1851 N-39 R3 PCGS graded MS62 Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty medium brown and light steel. No spots or stains, just a few small contact marks and a hint of friction on the highest points of the devices. A small nick on the coronet over the B in LIBERTY can help identify this cent. E-MDS, die state a. The small bar over star 3 is dull but visible as are some of the points from the inner and main curls. An attractive cent with mint state eye appeal. Our grade is AU55. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 8 finer: 5 in 63, 1 in 64, 1 in 65, 1 in 66. Estimated Value $250 - UP
Ex Dan Carroll (Colony Coins) 5/1988-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection.
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$228 |
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Lot 308 |
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1851 N-40 R6- PCGS XF Detail Altered Surface. Glossy medium brown and light chocolate with slightly darker steel brown toning on the highpoints. The surfaces are smooth and the only notable contact marks are a few microscopic ticks visible only under magnification. A tick on the lower half of the Y in LIBERTY, another on the coronet over the left side of that E, and a thin nick close over the ribbon loop can help identify this cent. Not sure why the graders at PCGS see this as "Altered Surface" but the texture of the obverse die used for this variety is noticeably different from a "normal" die. The details on the portrait are always blunted and appear "altered" but they are not (same for the obverse of 1851 N-34 which used this die but mated with a different reverse). EDS, die state a early. Fine die lapping lines show in the fields on the reverse, clearest at ERICA, and the fields on that side are slightly reflective. This is the discovery coin for the die variety. That discovery was made by Bob Grellman in 1984 while attributing a large group of cents for Jack Robinson. The discovery was confirmed later that year by Jules Reiver. Our grade is VF35, tied for CC#9 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. Estimated Value $700 - UP
Ex Jack Robinson, Superior 1/29/1989:1621 (where given a full page plate in the catalog)-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:1028 ($805)-unknown-2019 EAC Sale 5/4/2019:332-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Brown collection envelope and all 3 lot tickets).
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$480 |
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Lot 309 |
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1851 N-40 R6- PCGS graded VF35. Olive and steel brown with lighter brown in protected areas on the reverse. No corrosion or verdigris, only minor marks. A small stain of slightly darker toning between stars 9 & 10 and a diagonal hairline in the field right of star 3 can help identify this cent. MDS. Most of the early die lines on the reverse are gone but a few remain visible around MERIC. Our grade is VF30, CC#10 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 2 finer: 1 in 62, 1 in 63. Estimated Value $300 - UP
Ex 2018 EAC Sale 5/5/2018:465-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (lot ticket included).
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$324 |
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Lot 310 |
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1851 N-41 R4 PCGS graded MS66 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous medium steel brown and light chocolate with underlying faded mint color showing through on the reverse. The surfaces are covered with satiny mint frost and the eye appeal of this cent is outstanding. The only marks are a thin nick in the dentils right of star 9 and a small spot of reddish chocolate verdigris in the dentils over TA in STATES. LDS, die state c, with a small cud or lump on the rim over ME in AMERICA. Our grade is MS63, CC#2 behind a marginally finer example 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 $2,000 - UP
Ex 1989 Georgia Numismatic Association, Mid American Rare Coin Auctions 5/26/1989:14-J. R. Grellman 4/26/1991-R. E. Naftzger, Jr.-Naftzger Estate, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:1083 ($2530)-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Grellman/Naftzger collection envelope and both lot tickets).
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$3,360 |
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Lot 311 |
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1851 N-43 R6- PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous slightly mellowed mint red fading to steel brown and light chocolate on the devices, about two-thirds of the planchet showing the faded mint color. The surfaces are nearly flawless and this cent has outstanding eye appeal. The best identifying marks are a tiny tick on the coronet over the L, a barely visible planchet flake connecting the lower right point of star 13 to the dentils below, and a faint streak of slightly darker toning up to the right from the top of star 13. Sharply struck EDS, die state a. The points from the neck are clear and the spike up from the top of the E in CENT is sharp. A very attractive example of this rare variety. 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 4, none finer. Estimated Value $2,000 - UP
Ex 1980 ANA Sale, Steve Ivy Auctions, lot 1049-Stack's 3/18/1986:884-unknown-Stack's 1/15/2002:850 (misattributed there as N-9)-Gary Adkins 9/2003-Phyllis Thompson, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/31/2010:701 ($1352)-unknown-2015 EAC Sale 5/2/2015:230-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the last lot ticket).
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Lot 312 |
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1851 N-44 R7 Both 1's Repunched PCGS graded AU Details Damaged. Lightly cleaned and retoned glossy medium chocolate brown and olive with traces of lighter brown in protected areas on the obverse. The surfaces are smooth, void of any spots, stains, or significant marks. There are some nicks on both sides including a diagonal one right of the nostril, a larger vertical nick under the chin, and a small one under the N in ONE. The "Damaged" assessment by PCGS must have been their reaction to the wavy fields on both sides, an effect called "Pillowed Dies" by Jack Wadlington. Only 7 examples are known and all show the same puffy look in the fields on both sides. Our speculation is the dies were not properly annealed before being placed into very limited service. The multiple repunchings on both of the 1's are strong and the fine die lines on both sides are sharp. After a very short production run with this defective N-44 die pair the obverse die was replaced with a new properly prepared die and at least one example was struck with the new die combination (the unique N-42). Then the puffy reverse die used for the N-44 and N-42 die marriages was replaced with a properly prepared obverse die and the resulting N-1 die variety was struck in large quantities. The N-44 die variety was discovered by Don Weathers and confirmed by Bob Grellman in 10/1991. The discovery coin is a holed net Fair-2 and since that discovery was publicized another 6 examples have been found. The current Grellman census is 40+, 40, 10, 7(2), 5, 2. One of the rarest die varieties in the entire 1840-1857 series of large cents, and certainly one of the strangest. Once you see one you will never forget the "Pillowed" appearance. Our grade is EF40, CC#2 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. Estimated Value $10,000 - UP
Ex J. R. Grellman (who found it unattributed on the bourse at the 1992 ANA Convention 9/1992-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:1037 ($9488)-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Grellman and Brown collection envelopes and lot ticket).
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Lot 313 |
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1851 N-44 R7 Both 1's Repunched PCGS graded Good Details Damaged. Slightly glossy light olive and medium brown blending to light chocolate in protected areas. No spots, stains, or corrosion, but this cent was slightly flattened (perhaps to "fix" the puffy fields that characterize this extremely rare variety). Small nicks are scattered over both sides; a tiny rim nick at star 6 can help identify this cent. Repunching is still visible on both of the 1's and the strong die line down from between the curls over the 51 is clear, but most of the fine die lines seen on the preceding example are gone. This example was the fourth one discovered. Our grade is VG8 sharpness net G5 and CC#6 of the 7 examples known of the variety. And I must add that this is the only collection that has ever had two examples of the variety at the same time. Time to spread the wealth. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. Estimated Value $2,000 - UP
Ex American Gold & Silver 9/16/1994 (unattributed for $12)-Joe D'Agostino, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/3/2002:2502-Chris McCawley-Steve Wirth, Superior 2/11/2007:254 ($2750)-unknown-Heritage Auctions 8/10/2016:3098-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the D'Agostino collection envelope and last 2 lot tickets).
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$1,440 |
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Lot 314 |
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1851 N-45 R4+ PCGS graded MS62 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous medium steel brown with frosty lighter tan toning in protected areas on the reverse. The toning on the obverse is uniform while it is a bit blotchy on the reverse. Nicely struck with full radial lines in all the stars. Looks mint state but there is a trace of friction on the highest points of the devices. The only notable mark is small patch of microscopic roughness at the left top of the second A in AMERICA. EDS, die state a, the earliest seen. The obverse fields are covered with fine die polishing lines from NNW to SSE and there is a fine die crack from the coronet through star 5. 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; 6 finer: 3 in 63, 2 in 64, 1 in 66. Estimated Value $700 - UP
Ex Doug Bird, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/5/2006:289 ($715)-Tom Reynolds, Bowers & Merena 11/9/2006:315-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (last lot ticket included).
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$480 |
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Lot 315 |
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1852 N-1 R1 Repunched 18 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous mint red fading to light steel brown with more than a third of the mellowed mint red remaining visible on both sides. A very attractive cent that would rate a gem grade except for a few small toning spots (not carbon) on both sides. The only notable spots are an obvious one on the center of the cheek and a less obvious one at the bottom of the R in AMERICA. MDS, die state b. The repunching below the 1 is dull but visible; the repunching on the 8 is gone. There are die cracks on the obverse but the crack from star 1 to the nose has not formed. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#8 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 3 finer in 65. Estimated Value $650 - UP
Ex Benson Collection, Ira & Larry Goldberg 2/16/2001:585-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (lot ticket included).
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$630 |
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Lot 316 |
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1852 N-3 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Lustrous medium steel brown with flashy bright original mint red showing on 30% of the obverse and nearly 50% of the reverse. The only notable marks are a very light diagonal nick on the jawline, an area of slightly darker toning between stars 9 & 10, and traces of an old fingerprint on the upper right quadrant of the reverse. None of these marks catches your eye and this cent has excellent eye appeal. M-LDS, die state b late. The base of the 1 is thin but not as thin as in the latest state, and the crack connecting the tops of the C & E in CENT is faintly visible. In addition the reverse is rotated 40 degrees CCW relative to the normal head-to-foot die orientation. 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; 1 finer in 66. Estimated Value $1,250 - UP
Ex an unrecorded source at the Grapevine (TX) show 2/18/2011-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection.
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$990 |
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Lot 317 |
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1852 N-3 R1 PCGS graded MS63 Red & Brown. Frosty steel brown and olive with faded mint red covering a third of both sides. Nicely struck with full radial lines in all the stars. The only marks are a tiny horizontal nick left of the ear lobe, a dull vertical nick in the field over the bust tip, and a small spot of dark toning over the right side of the O in ONE. Scarce LDS, die state c. The base of the 1 is very thin thanks to excessive die wear and there is no trace of the fine die crack through the top of CEN. The reverse is very slightly rotated clockwise. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#10 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 8 finer: 3 in 64, 4 in 65, 1 in 66. Estimated Value $500 - UP
Ex Stack's 3/1979:1855-Stack's 11/1994:667-Eugene Gardner, Heritage 10/27/2014:98054-Marc Padre Collection, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 6/4/2017:640 ($510)-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (last 2 lot tickets included).
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$384 |
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Lot 318 |
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1852 N-3 R1 NGC graded MS65 Brown. Frosty uniform medium brown with a few tiny peeps of faded mint red on both sides. No spots or stains, just a few tiny contact marks. A light horizontal nick under the right side of the 5 can help identify this cent. Nicely struck but the surfaces are slightly dull thanks to a layer of natural oxidation. Scarce LDS, die state c, with the base of the 1 very thin due to excessive die wear. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the NGC label. NGC population 11; 1 finer in 66. Estimated Value $400 - UP
Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 9/16/2003:989-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (lot ticket included).
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$552 |
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Lot 319 |
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1852 N-4 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Very attractive and highly lustrous light chocolate and olive brown with generous traces of mint red showing on the reverse. The only marks are a tiny horizontal swipe of darker toning to the left from the curl before the ear and a tiny planchet flake in the dentils at star 5, as struck. M-LDS, die state b. The reverse is cracked but the obverse remains uncracked. A shallow low spot covers much of the neck, a result of debris stuck to the die. Our grade is MS60+. A nice cent for the grade, tied for CC#10 in the Grellman census. Comes with a nice provenance. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 4; 2 finer: 1 in 65+, 1 in 66. Estimated Value $700 - UP
Ex Herman Halpern, Stack's 3/16/1988:677-J. R. Frankenfield, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/17/2001:1698 (via Don Valenziano)-Phyllis Thompson, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/31/2010:706 ($920)-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Thompson collection envelope and last 2 lot tickets).
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$630 |
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Lot 320 |
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1852 N-4 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Lustrous bluish steel and olive with frosty lighter steel brown toning in protected areas, especially on the reverse. This cent may have been dipped long ago, but if true then it has retoned nicely and offers excellent eye appeal. The only mark is a small spot of dark toning on the front edge of the neck near the jaw. M-LDS, die state b, with a die crack from the dentils off the tip of the wreath ribbon up the left side of the wreath to ST into the dentils above. Our grade is AU58 but it comes with choice mint state eye appeal. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 4; 2 finer: 1 in 65+, 1 in 66. Estimated Value $400 - UP
Ex Jerry A. Bobbe 8/1986 ($500)-R. E. Naftzger, Jr.-Naftzger Estate, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/7/2009:1094 ($483)-Allen G. Ross, 2016 EAC Sale, 4/9/2016:479-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Naftzger collection envelope and the EAC Sale lot ticket).
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$552 |
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Lot 321 |
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1852 N-5 R2 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty light olive and medium brown with delicate overtones of light bluish steel. The surfaces are lustrous and this cent has excellent eye appeal. Nicely struck with complete radial lines in all the stars. Only a few small marks including a spot of darker toning hidden in the hair below star 8, a small scratch off the tip of the coronet, another right of the date, and two more over the N in ONE. None of these marks is distracting. E-MDS, die state a. Fine radial die flowlines are starting to show in the fields but the fine die lines from the dentils at star 13 are sharp. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#10 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 4; 6 finer: 1 in 64+, 3 in 65, 1 in 65+, 1 in 66+. Estimated Value $500 - UP
Ex Chris McCawley, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/7/2000:2285-Wesley A. Rasmussen, 2001 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 3/31/2001:512-Chris McCawley, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 9/16/2003:990-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the last lot ticket).
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$528 |
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Lot 322 |
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1852 N-5 R2 PCGS graded VF30. Glossy medium brown with slightly darker chocolate brown toning on the highpoints. The surfaces are smooth, just lightly worn with no notable marks or other distractions. Very rare terminal die state (TDS), die state d, with two clearly defined rim cuds on the obverse (one from star 4 to star 5 and another from star 5 to star 6 with a clear separation between the two). A nice example of this tough die state. Previously removed from a PCGS holder graded XF40 (PCGS label #147241.40/26686687 included, and it shows the attribution). Our grade is VF25+, CC#4 for the TDS in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 11 finer. Estimated Value $300 - UP
Ex Revick Gelstaun (eBay)-Robert F. LaForme 9/2015 ($300)-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the LaForme and McBride collection envelopes).
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$210 |
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Lot 323 |
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1852 N-6 R2- PCGS graded AU55, CAC Approved. Glossy medium brown and chocolate with traces of frost in protected areas on the reverse. Lightly worn on the highpoints with only trivial marks including a light nick high on the neck, a small spot of darker toning below star 9, and a nick at the end of the wreath stem. E-MDS, die state a. The die lines on the reverse are clear and fine die flowlines are starting to show from the dentil tips. Our grade is EF40. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 9 finer: 1 in 58+, 2 in 62, 2 in 63, 2 in 64, 1 in 65, 1 in 66. Estimated Value $150 - UP
Ex Tom Reynolds 11/5/1989-J. R. Grellman, McCawley & Grellman Auctions9/13/1997:684-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (lot ticket included).
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$192 |
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Lot 324 |
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1852 N-6 R2- PCGS graded AU50. Very attractive glossy medium brown. Smooth and void of marks, just lightly worn on the highpoints of the devices with traces of soft dirt nestled into protected areas. MDS, die state a. The die lines from the dentils to the top of several letters on the reverse are dull but visible and the fields show fine radial flowlines from the dentil tips. Our grade is VF35. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 10 finer: 1 in 55, 1 in 58+, 2 in 62, 2 in 63, 2 in 64, 1 in 65, 1 in 66. Estimated Value $100 - UP
Ex E. Fuoss 3/2005-Tom Deck 2/2015-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection.
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$90 |
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Lot 325 |
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1852 N-7 R1 Repunched Date PCGS graded AU58. Very attractive glossy medium brown and light chocolate. Satiny mint frost covers the fields and the only marks are a spot of slightly darker reddish brown toning left of star 11 and a very dull nick on the lower half of the N in CENT. This cent has mint state eye appeal but there is a touch of rub on the highest points of the devices. LDS, die state d. The fields are flowlined, the repunching on the date is gone, and there are two die cracks on the obverse. Our grade is AU50+. Comes with a nice provenance. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 15 finer. Estimated Value $150 - UP
Ex Barney Bluestone 8/10/1941:137-Stan Panshusal 11/1941-Floyd T. Starr, Stack's 6/13/1984:721 (as N-22)-Kagin's 3/29/1985:1139-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes an old collection envelope dated "Nov '41 and the last 2 lot tickets).
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$264 |
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Lot 326 |
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1852 N-8 R2 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Frosty mint red fading to bluish steel brown and light olive with 15% of the mellowed mint red remaining. A small spot of darker toning below the 5 and a tiny rim nick at the E in AMERICA are the only notable marks. M-LDS, die state c, with 2 die cracks on the obverse but none on the reverse. A shallow low spot (caused by debris on the die) covers most of the neck and a similar low spot covers most of the field under CENT. Our grade is MS60+. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 6; 5 finer: 4 in 65, 1 in 66. Estimated Value $500 - UP
Ex Heritage Auctions 11/28/2012:7232-Eric Fix, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 8/2014:558 ($705)-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the last lot ticket).
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$384 |
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Lot 327 |
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1852 N-8 R2 PCGS graded MS63 Red & Brown. Lustrous mellowing mint red fading to light olive and brown with 20% of the obverse and 45% of the reverse showing mint color. This cent may have been dipped long ago but the color and eye appeal were nice enough to pass muster at PCGS. The only notable marks are a puff of lighter tan toning on the neck and a speck of dark toning under the left side of the E in UNITED. LDS, die state d, with a very fine die crack through the D in UNITED into the wreath. Our grade is MS62. Previously housed in an NGC slab graded MS64RB (NGC label #1647872-013 included, and it shows the attribution). The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 9 finer: 3 in 64, 3 in 65, 1 in 65+, 2 in 66. Estimated Value $600 - UP
Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/24/2003:463-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (lot ticket included).
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$432 |
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Lot 328 |
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1852 N-10 R2+ PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Glossy light to medium olive with lighter golden olive toning in protected areas. Mint frost covers the fields and protected areas and this cent has excellent eye appeal although it may have been lightly cleaned long ago. Just a few trivial marks, none notable. Looks mint state but there is a hint of rub on the highest points of the portrait. M-LDS, die state b. The fields are flowlined and the lines from the dentils at stars 1-2 are gone. Our grade is AU58+, very close to mint state, and tied for CC#13 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 3 finer: 1 in 63, 1 in 64, 1 in 65. Estimated Value $300 - UP
Ex Tom Reynolds 4/14/1988-Wesley A. Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 2/8/1998:382-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:1078-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Brown collection envelope and both lot tickets).
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1852 N-11 R1 NGC graded MS65 Brown. Frosty medium steel brown and light olive with peeps of faded mint red visible on both sides, especially on the reverse. The fields are satiny and moderately lustrous. No spots or stains, only a few very light marks including a long vertical nick on the neck that is only visible with the aid of a glass and a tiny speck of crud in the dentils above the A in STATES. Nicely struck with complete radial lines in all the stars. M-LDS, die state d. The fields are flowlined, there are no rim cuds, and a fine die crack on the rim over ES O outlines where a rim cud is forming. Our grade is MS60+. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the NGC label. NGC population 6; none finer. Estimated Value $400 - UP
Ex U. S. Numismatics 12/7/2003-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection.
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Lot 330 |
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1852 N-12 R1 Repunched 18 NGC graded MS64 Brown. Lustrous light greenish olive with hints of light bluish steel overtone. No spots or stains, and the only marks are a small nick on the rim at star 4 and a tiny tick on the upright of the 1. A beautiful "greenie." MDS, die state b. The repunching on the 18 is gone except for the faintest trace of a dash remaining visible under the left end of the base of the 1, and a dull die crack connects the bust tip to star 1 (Newcomb's old #13). Our grade is MS60+. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the NGC label. NGC population 9; 6 finer: 4 in 65, 2 in 66. Estimated Value $400 - UP
Ex Bowers & Merena 11/1977:2108-Bowers & Merena 11/11/1999:399-Dr. Philip W. Ralls-Ralls Estate, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/26/2014:871-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Ralls collection envelope and last 2 lot tickets).
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$504 |
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Lot 331 |
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1852 N-14 R1 Repunched Date PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous medium steel brown and chocolate with traces of very faded mint red visible on the reverse. The surfaces are satiny and the eye appeal is excellent, but there are a few small marks. The notable marks are a small spot of reddish chocolate toning in the field off the chin, a light rim nick at star 1, and a very light pin scratch at ST in STATES down to the leaf left of the O in ONE. None of these marks is distracting. MDS, die state c. The repunching on the 8 is gone but repunching remains visible on the other 3 digits, strongest at the top of the 2. The earlier die lines at NI in UNITED are gone. Our grade is MS60. 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 $400 - UP
Ex 1986 EAC Sale, lot 292-John D. Wright, 2006 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 5/6/2006:472-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Wright collection envelope and last lot ticket).
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$456 |
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Lot 332 |
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1852 N-15 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous bluish steel and light olive with traces of faded mint red showing on both sides. Satiny mint frost covers this cent and the eye appeal is excellent. Just a few minor marks including a spot of very fine carbon at the dentil tips under the left edge of the 8 and a light horizontal scuff in the field above star 1. Nicely struck with complete radial lines in all the stars. M-LDS, die state c. The fields are flowlined but there are no rim cuds and the earlier lines and points at NE in ONE are gone. Our grade is MS60+, tied for CC#8 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 1 finer in 65. Estimated Value $500 - UP
Ex 2015 EAC Sale, 5/2/2015:233-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (lot ticket included).
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$528 |
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Lot 333 |
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1852 N-16 R1 NGC graded MS64 Brown. Frosty uniform medium chocolate brown. An attractive cent, essentially flawless. No spots, stains, or notable marks. A faint horizontal line under the ribbon loop may help identify this cent, but you need a strong glass to see it. Nicely struck with full radial lines in most of the stars. E-MDS, die state a. The diagonal line inside the bottom of the E in ONE is sharp. Small lumps from die rust are obvious on many of the devices on the reverse (as always on this variety). An unrusted example is unknown. Our grade is MS60+, tied for CC#11 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the NGC label. NGC population 3; 6 finer: 2 in 64+, 3 in 65, 1 in 67. Estimated Value $400 - UP
Ex Bowers & Merena 11/14/1998:1199-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection.
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$456 |
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Lot 334 |
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1852 N-17 R1 Repunched 1 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Choice lustrous mint red mellowing to steel brown with at least half the obverse and 30% of the reverse showing mellowed mint color. A beautiful cent, sharply struck and nearly flawless. A spot of dark toning nestled between the top of the 5 and the curl above and a pair of very tiny rim nicks at star 5 are the only notable marks. M-LDS, die state b late. The repunching under the base of the 1 is nearly gone, only a faint trace of a dash under the left end of the base remains visible. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#9 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 1 finer in 66. Estimated Value $700 - UP
Ex Doug Bird 11/19/1994-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection.
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$1,020 |
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1852 N-18 R3 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Lustrous light steel brown with peeps of faded mint red on the obverse and at least 5% of the reverse showing mellowed mint color. Sharply struck with radial lines in all the stars. Just a few minor marks including a spot of reddish verdigris in the field touching the main curl and a tiny tick on the nose before the eye. EDS, die state a early. The short horizontal dashes at the dentil tips below the 1 & 8 are clear as are the two lumps on the bust above the 8 (the top of a stray 1 punched in twice). A neat variety in a die state that allows you to see the die-cutter errors clearly. Our grade is MS60, tied for CC#8 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 $400 - UP
Ex March Wells 8/1997-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:1110 ($317)-Martin Paul (The Rarities Group), McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/25/2003:1031-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the last lot ticket).
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$552 |
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1852 N-20 R3 PCGS graded AU55, CAC Approved. Choice glossy medium brown and light chocolate with frosty lighter steel brown toning in protected areas, particularly on the reverse. Smooth and nearly flawless. The only notable mark is a speck of reddish carbon or crud over the right side of the 2. M-LDS, die state a. The fields show fine radial flowlines but there are no rim cuds. Our grade is EF45. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 6 finer: 1 in 58, 1 in 58+, 1 in 62, 1 in 64, 1 in 65, 1 in 66. Estimated Value $175 - UP
Ex Tom Reynolds 12/1995-Harry W. Colborn, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/29/2005:1927-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (lot ticket included).
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$216 |
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Lot 337 |
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1852 N-21 R4 PCGS graded MS63 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous bluish steel and light olive with 10% of both sides showing mellowed mint red. The surfaces are satiny and the eye appeal of this cent is excellent in spite of a few minor marks. The notable marks are a small horizontal nick right of the mouth, two spots of darker toning right of the hair bun, and another spot over the right top of the N in ONE. Otherwise this cent is choice. Nicely struck with radial lines in all the stars. LDS, die state c, with a die crack from the coronet through star 5 and a strong die clashmark up from the left top of the N in CENT. Our grade is MS62, CC#2 for the variety but finest of the late die state in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 4 finer: 1 in 63, 2 in 64, 1 in 65. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP
Ex Tom Reynolds, 1999 EAC Sale, lot 652 (stolen following the EAC Convention; recovered by law enforcement 8/1999)-gift from Tom Reynolds to R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:1121-Tom Reynolds, Bowers & Merena 11/9/2006:316-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Brown collection envelope and last 2 lot tickets).
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$1,080 |
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1852 N-22 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown, CAC Approved. Beautiful lustrous mint red mellowing to light steel brown on the highpoints with 75% of the red remaining on the obverse and 95% of the brilliant original mint color showing on the reverse. Unbroken satiny mint frost covers the entire planchet and the reverse has the look of a cent that was just minted. A very impressive piece with outstanding eye appeal. The notable marks are a small spot of dark steel toning under the 8 in the date, faint traces of a fingerprint between stars 8 & 9, and a microscopic speck of carbon nestled against the left side of the O in ONE. M-LDS, die state c (Newcomb's old #9). The die lines at the inner curl are faint, the obverse die cracks are clear, and the reverse is uncracked. Our grade is MS65+, tied for CC#4 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 4; none finer. Estimated Value $2,000 - UP
Ex Kenneth Lee in the 1930's-Randle Fairchild (via Del Bland)-Dr. Philip W. Ralls-Ralls Estate, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/26/2014:875-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Ralls collection envelope and lot ticket).
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$1,980 |
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Lot 339 |
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1852 N-23 R5+ PCGS graded MS64 Brown, CAC Approved. Choice lustrous bluish steel and light olive with traces of faded mint red on the obverse and 20% of the reverse. Satiny mint frost covers this cent and the eye appeal is outstanding. Just a few trivial marks including two very tiny ticks under star 3 and a small spot of dark toning at the right top of the M in AMERICA. Extremely Rare LDS, die state c, with a strong rim cud at the bottom of the reverse and a very faint die crack on the rim that outlines where a final cud is forming over AM (this crack is visible from over the right side of the A to over the center of the left upright of the M so only the right half of the cud is outlined by this crack). Our grade is MS63, tied for finest known honors for 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 2; 2 finer: 1 in 65, 1 in 65+. Estimated Value $2,000 - UP
Ex John Higgins (Falmouth Stamp & Coin) 3/25/1995-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection.
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$1,920 |
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1852 N-23 R5+ PCGS graded F15. Glossy medium brown and chocolate. Smooth, just worn. The only notable mark is a rim bruise at star 3. Terminal die state, die state d, with two rim cud breaks on the reverse: one at the bottom and a smaller one over AM in AMERICA. Neither rim cud is strong thanks to the amount of wear but both are partially outlined. Our grade is VG10. An acceptable example of this very rare die state. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 10 finer. Estimated Value $100 - UP
Ex Robert F. LaForme-Brian Befano, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 2/2013:557 (lot of 4)-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the LaForme and Befano collection envelopes).
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$72 |
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Lot 341 |
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1853 N-1 R2+ PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Lustrous mint red fading to bluish steel and olive with 40% of the obverse and 15% of the reverse showing mellowed mint color. Sharply struck with radial lines in all the stars and crisp details in all the devices. The only notable marks are a small carbon spot at the upper left point of star 1, a tiny speck of carbon below star 4, and a small rim nick at star 8. EDS, the earliest state seen, with smooth fields and sharp die lines on both sides. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#5 overall but second finest of the early die state in the Grellman census. An impressive cent that comes with a nice provenance. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 3 finer: 2 in 65, 1 in 66. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP
Ex C. Douglas Smith 10/3/1972-Del Bland-Alan Meghrig-Doug Bird & Bill Noyes-Wesley A. Rasmussen, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/8/1998:401-Jack Wadlington (The Twin Leaf Collection), Stack's Bowers 11/2/2016:1175-Stack's Bowers 11/13/2017:5759-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (includes the Meghrig and Rasmussen collection envelopes and lot tickets from the Rasmussen and second Stack's Bowers sales).
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$900 |
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1853 N-1 R2+ PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Frosty light olive and steel brown with flowline luster showing in the fields and protected areas. This cent has mint state eye appeal but there is a touch of friction on the highest points of the devices. The only defects are some weakly struck dentils under star 13 and a very light rim bruise at star 4. M-LDS, die state b late. The fields are flowlined, the earlier die lines on the reverse are gone, and a few of the die lines at the inner curl are still visible. Our grade is AU50. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 3 finer: 1 in 63, 1 in 64, 1 in 65. Estimated Value $150 - UP
Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 9/16/2003:997-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (lot ticket included).
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$216 |
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1853 N-2 R3 F15. Sharpness VF20 but there are a few light scratches well hidden in the attractive glossy medium brown toning. A fine vertical scratch through the left side of the 8 can identify this cent. MDS, die state b. The earlier die line at the throat is gone but there are no rim cuds on the obverse. Estimated Value $30 - UP
Ex an unrecorded source at the Virginia Numismatic Association show 9/25/2011-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection.
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$36 |
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Lot 344 |
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1853 N-3 R1 Repunched 185 NGC graded MS66 Brown, CAC Approved. Highly lustrous bluish steel and light olive with 5% of the obverse and 15% of the reverse showing mint red. The surfaces are satiny and this cent has outstanding eye appeal. Nicely struck and void of spots or stains. Just a few tiny contact marks that can help identify this piece including a dull nick that is well hidden in the hair under star 7, a thin planchet fissure on the rim at star 4 (as struck), and a small nick on the left side of the O in ONE. E-MDS, die state a late. The repunching over the base of the 1 is dull but visible, the fine repunching on the 8 & 5 is gone, and there are die clashmarks on both sides. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#4 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the NGC label. NGC population 4; none finer in BN at either service. Estimated Value $1,250 - UP
Ex Stack's 3/11/1998:185-Martin Paul (The Rarities Group), McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 5/1999:1601-unknown-2016 EAC Sale4/9/2016:486 (includes the EAC Sale lot ticket).
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$2,040 |
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Lot 345 |
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1853 N-4 R3+ Repunched 3 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Frosty light olive and tan with generous traces of faded mint red showing on both sides, particularly on the reverse. The surfaces are lustrous and this cent would have excellent eye appeal except for two spots of greenish verdigris on the obverse: one in the dentils at star 3 and another in the dentils under the 3. There are a few additional tiny specks of carbon elsewhere on the obverse but they are not distracting. These spots were not significant enough to deter the graders at PCGS and the verdigris may be removable. EDS, die state a. The fine die lines from the dentils over the N in UNITED are clear and the repunching at the top of the 3 is bold. Our grade is mint state sharpness net AU58+ (perhaps better if the specks of verdigris were removed) and CC#6 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; none finer. Estimated Value $700 - UP
Ex Dustin Massie 9/11/2004-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection.
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$480 |
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1853 N-5 R2- PCGS graded MS65 Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty light olive and bluish steel with nearly 10% of both sides showing mint color. The surfaces are satiny and lustrous, but the luster is a bit subdued by a thin layer of natural oxidation. The only notable marks are a small nick on the truncation over the left side of the 8, another on the right side of the 5, and some dirt nestled inside the N in UNITED. LDS, die state d, with a die crack from the left top of the M to the dentils over the adjacent A in AMERICA. The earlier die lines from the inner curl are gone. Our grade is MS62, tied for CC#7 for the variety but second finest of the late die state in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; none finer. Estimated Value $800 - UP
Ex an unrecorded source at a show in St. Charles, Missouri 7/28/2018-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection.
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$1,380 |
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Lot 347 |
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1853 N-5 R2- PCGS graded MS63 Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous light brown with hints of very faded mint color in a few of the protected areas on both sides. Sharply struck with full radial lines in all the stars and crisp details on all the devices. The eye appeal of this cent is excellent. Just a few inconspicuous marks including a fine scratch left of star 5 and some microscopic specks of verdigris between star 13 and the dentils. M-LDS, die state c. Both dies were freshly lapped and fine lapping lines show in the fields on both sides. The die lines at the inner curl are gone but the reverse is uncracked. Our grade is MS62, tied for CC#7 in the Grellman census. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 6 finer: 3 in 64, 3 in 65. Estimated Value $500 - UP
Ex Henry T. Hettger, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/18/2001:2539-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (lot ticket included).
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$330 |
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Lot 348 |
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1853 N-6 R1 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Attractive lustrous light to medium olive and light chocolate brown. Satiny and very attractive with only a few trivial marks. The notable marks are a faint streak of slightly darker toning on the cheek, a few small ticks on the chin, and a curved struck-through line on the throat (as struck). MDS, die state b. The earlier die lines from the dentils at star 2 are gone and there are fine radial die flowlines in the fields. Our grade is MS60. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 4; 3 finer: 2 in 64, 1 in 65. Estimated Value $400 - UP
Ex Doug Bird 11/19/1994-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection.
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$270 |
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Lot 349 |
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1853 N-7 R2 PCGS graded AU55, CAC Approved. Choice frosty light to medium brown with peeps of luster in a few protected areas on the reverse. Lightly worn on the highpoints and void of any notable marks. Rare EDS, die state a. The fine die lines at the inner curl and at ED-ST are clear and the obverse is slightly misaligned to K-5. Our grade is EF45+. A nice example of a tough die state. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 3 finer: 2 in 58, 1 in 63. Estimated Value $150 - UP
Ex David Johnson 8/2014-John McBride 6/20/2020-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection.
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$156 |
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1853 N-8 R3 NGC graded MS64 Brown. Frosty steel brown and chocolate with lighter golden tan faded down from mint color in protected areas. No spots, stains, or notable contact marks. Looks choice mint state but there is a hint of rub on the highest points of the devices. Nicely struck M-LDS, die state b. The die lines at the dentil tips from star 2 to star 3 are gone and the fields show fine radial die flowlines. Our grade is AU58. The attribution and COL Ellsworth Collection provenance are noted on the NGC label. NGC population 4; 1 finer in 65. Estimated Value $300 - UP
Ex Tom Reynolds7/1998-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/2/2002:1159-Martin Paul (The Rarities Group), McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/24/2003:475-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (last lot ticket included).
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$528 |
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Lot 351 |
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1853 N-9 R2- Repunched Date PCGS graded MS65 Brown, CAC Approved. Glossy medium brown and light chocolate with about 10% of the planchet showing mint red, mostly on the reverse. The surfaces are satiny and the only marks are a couple of small spots of fine carbon on the reverse, the largest one nestled between the leaf and berry below the first S in STATES. M-LDS, die state b late. The repunching on the 8 is gone but it remains visible on the other 3 digits, clearest on the 1 & 5. The earlier die lines at the inner and main curls are gone. Our grade is MS62, tied for 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 65+. Estimated Value $750 - UP
Ex 2015 EAC Sale 5/2/2015:235-Colonel Steven K. Ellsworth Collection (lot ticket included).
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