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The Mac MacDonald Collections ' Early American Copper & American Currency
The ..niversity of Alabama Collection
The Edwin M. Ratten, Sr. Collection
The Gulf Coast Collection of Morgan Dollars
The Jeroboam Collection of Gem Type
The Connor Collection of World Coins
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LONG BEACH
SEPTEMBER, 1997
featuring
The Mac MacDonald Collections of Early American Copper & American Currency
The University of Alabama Collection
The Edwin M. Katten, Sr. Collection
The Gulf Coast Collection of Morgan Dollars
The Jeroboam Collection of Gem Type
The Connor Collection of World Coins
EXHIBITION OF LOTS
Long Beach Convention Center Long Beach, CA
Tuesday, September 9 • 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Room 103C
Wednesday, September 10 • 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Bourse Area
Thursday, September 11 • 8:00 am - 6:30 pm Bourse Area
Friday, September 12 • 9:00 am - 6:30 pm Bourse Area
Saturday, September 13 • 9:00 am - 11:30 am Bourse Area
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3062 16 63, 3062 16 64, 3062 16 65, and 3062 16 66
Cataloged by:
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Del Bland, Jim Jones, Don Ketterling, Bob Korver, Greg Lauderdale, Jim Matthews, Will Rossman, Mike Storeim, and Warren Tucker
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PUBLIC AUCTION AND MAIL BID SALE
Long Beach Convention Center Long Beach, CA Room 103 B&C
First Session • Thursday, September 11 • 1:00 pm Lots 5001-5395
Second Session • Thursday, September 11 • 7:00 pm Lots 5396-6203
Third Session • Friday, September 12 • 1:00 pm Lots 6204 - 6728
Fourth Session • Friday, September 12 • 7:00 pm Lots 6729 - 7698
Fifth Session • Saturday, September 13 • 9:00 am Lots 7699 - 8323
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Dear Fellow Numismatist:
Welcome to the tri-annual Long Beach Numismatic Exposition. Founded by Sam Lopresto nearly forty years ago and ably administered today by Ron Gillio, this is the convention that all other commercial endeavors strive to emulate.
Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc. is delighted to once again host this Fall’s auction. We have an excellent sale for you highlighted by six major collections.
The First of these is the Mac MacDonald collection of early U.S. copper and assorted U.S. coins and currency. Mr. MacDonald was very well known throughout the bourse circuit as a collector who was extremely knowledgeable in Sheldon varieties of large cents. He put many an hour into researching these pieces. Our two copper cataloguers, Jim Matthews and Del Bland, were amazed at the accuracy of his attributions and the number of pieces with outstanding
provenances. If you are an early copper aficionado, this is an excellent sale to /MKHS attend. Mr. MacDonald had other coins including a nice selection of U.S. type and currency which are interspersed throughout this catalogue. It is through the outstanding assistance of Jim Beasley of Tilden Coins in Orlando, Florida that Mr.
MacDonald’s collection will now be shared with the numismatic world.
Chain Cent Net VF 25
Our second major assemblage is the Edwin M. Katten, Sr. Collection. Here is an outstanding group of U.S. dollars, gold, and type coins assembled nearly three generations ago in the 1920s and 1930s. The 1860-0 dollars in the collection are a story in themselves. Rather than be redundant and relate the tale of those coins again, may I recommend that you review these pieces in this catalogue. Their story is close to unbelievable. Greg Rohan who worked on this
consignment, was absolutely astonished when he first saw these coins — and you will be too.
1860-0 $1 MS 65 NGC
The Gulf Coast Collection of Morgan Dollars gives new meaning to the word quality. Coin after coin in this collection is superb. Consider just these ten examples: 1879-CC MS 65, 1885-S MS 66, 1886-S MS 66, 1889-S MS 66, 1893-0 MS 64, 1894 MS 65, 1895-0 MS 64, 1896-0 MS 64, 1897-0 MS 64, and 1900-0/CC MS 66. All are PCGS certified, brilliant, and well struck. In other words, they were hand selected. When you see the dollars in this auction you will be overwhelmed.
1894 $1 MS 65 PCGS
1895 $1 PR 63 PCGS
1 825 25$ MS 65 PCGS
From the University of Alabama comes a significant collection of both U.S. and foreign material. Highlighted by an 1895 Morgan in PCGS Proof 63, this is a collection that was assembled over a sixty-year period through donations to the University from grateful supporters. The collection includes U.S. type coins, gold, dollars, and copper as well as a large assortment of foreign material.
Another major collection is the Connor Collection of World Coins.
Primarily gold, this collection is an excellent assemblage of gold coinage from all continents. Included are numerous desirable pieces of significant rarity. Mr. Connor traveled extensively throughout the world in the military. This is how he acquired many of these coins.
1 927-S 25C MS 65 PCGS
1753-J Ferdinand VI Peru 8-escudos XF
1 853 Arrows 250 MS 65 NGC
1826 500 MS 65 NGC
Our final major collection is the Jeroboam collection of gem type. Collected by a successful businessman from downstate Illinois, these coins highlight the type coins in the sale.
1838 500 MS 64 NGC
People ask us sometimes, “Where do you get all these coins?" One reason is because of conventions like Long Beach. If I were consigning, I’d want my material in this sale. This is the auction in which to bid, for this is the sale that has the coins.
Sincerely,
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Bob Merrill Director
Stuart “Mac” MacDonald
As remembered by Bill Cairns
Stuart “Mac” MacDonald was born July 5, 1913 in Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from Rochester High School and later attended Detroit College of Law. He lived in New Baltimore, Michigan for the last 54 years of his life, and for many years wintered at his home in Vero Beach, Florida. He is survived by his wife Velma, his daughter Marcia Teeter, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Mac was a man of many talents, as displayed by his personal dedication and his ability to inspire people to reach a common goal. In the early 1940s, he recognized the potential of plastics when their industrial uses were quite new. His first factory was in New Baltimore,
Michigan, where he made bomb fuses for firing mechanisms; he was honored by the U.S. Navy for his design of the bazooka fuse. By 1945,
Mac moved to a new plant where he specialized in “injection molding" of thermal plastics. The company expanded into seven various plants that were collectively known as the MacDonald Group. By 1953, he was thrilled that his plastic and other products were “found nationwide, on almost every
automobile and in most homes.” He was one of the early members of the Plastic Pioneers Association.
Mac’s outgoing personality was reflected in his strong sense of civil and social duty. He became part of the communities where his products were made, and he was willing to work for the betterment of those communities. He played a substantial role in the reorganization of the ‘one-room’ school district now known as the Anchor Bay School District. As City Councilman and Civic Club president, he inaugurated the first Bay-Rama festival, which is a local benefit that successfully continues today. His philanthropic contributions included the design, construction and donation of a new library, now known
as the MacDonald Public Library. He also donated a large tract of land for a future high school and other educational facilities. A local publication recently acknowledged that “generations to come will benefit from the vision and benevolence of Stuart MacDonald.”
Mac was also an avid flier, who owned and flew his own single-engine plane on many short and long trips, including the Caribbean and one trip to South America. He was a world traveler, and an early member of the Nomad Club of Detroit. The club has a long itinerary of global destinations for members, and a recent newsletter noted that Mac and his wife had traveled over 300,000 Nomad miles on various trips. The newsletter also noted
that he is best remembered for his participation in the design and construction of the magnificent Nomad World Terminal.
1800 NC-3
Mac also used his vigor and dedication in assembling his numismatic legacy, as evidenced by the breadth of his collections of U.S. gold coins, U.S. currency, commemoratives, Morgan, and Peace Dollars. His greatest challenge surfaced when he was introduced to the wide variety of half cents and large cents; the perseverance required to attribute the many varieties appealed to him. He assembled one of the finest collections available today, and was well known to collectors of early copper for his knowledge in the field and for his participation in many auctions. Bob Grellman was a close friend of Mac’s, and assisted him by providing continuing information and verification of attributions. Mac was a member of the American Numismatic Association and also an active member in the local Treasure Coast Coin Club, where he was always encouraging young collectors. The Club plans to present an annual award in his memory.
Mac is missed, but his beautiful
collection is now being made available for others to purchase and appreciate.
Edwin M. Katten, Sr.
As remembered by Edwin M. Katten, Jr
suits in gratitude for saving the coin for him. I am not sure what seersucker suits retailed for in 1933, but my guess is that his cost as a manufacturer was not over $3.00! That coin was sold in 1946 for $2,800.
My father, Edwin Katten Sr., was born in Mexia,
Texas on November 14, 1893, and passed away in Mexia on January 5, 1950. Even though he was born and died in Mexia, he actually lived the major portion of his life in New Orleans, Louisiana, hometown of both of his parents. After attending school in Mexia through the tenth grade, he went to work immediately in New Orleans as a retail store salesman. He later joined his brother in the men’s clothing manufacturing business.
At a young age, he developed an interest in coin collecting. He was artistic with beautiful penmanship.
His interest in coins was not only for their value as a collectible, but because he appreciated the inherent beauty of the engravings. As a child and a teenager, I remember him poring over coins in the evening; in the 1930s, this was a form of entertainment for him. He taught me about the quality of coins, and showed me how to properly handle coins by their edges.
I was also admonished to never attempt to clean a valuable coin.
Apparently, when he began collecting coins, he established friendships with several bank tellers, including one at the Federal Reserve Bank in New Orleans. These friends would hold coins aside for him when they received one they thought would be of interest.
The teller at the Federal Reserve Bank held back several gold coins for him when gold was called in during the early thirties. One coin in particular that he received that way was a Baldwin $20 gold piece, which he always said was the most valuable coin in his collection; he redeemed the coin for its face value, and gave the teller two seersucker
My father was a member of the New Orleans Coin Club and also belonged to the American Numismatic Association. He watched the newspaper and listened to the radio for stories about coins. Somehow, he heard that some kids had found a bag of coins in the chimney of an old house that was being demolished in New Orleans. He found the kids and bought eleven 1860-0 mint state
silver dollars from them. Apparently, this hoard had been placed in the chimney just before the Civil War and then forgotten.
My father’s coins came to me at the time of his death. The receipts from this collection are to be placed in a Charitable Trust that will be used for charitable contributions during my lifetime, my children’s lifetimes, and hopefully will continue through future generations.
Terms and Conditions of Sale
This is a public auction and mail-bid sale held by Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc. a liceased or bonded auctioneer (the “Auctioneer").
THE CONSIGNOR OF PROPERTY MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE AUCTION BY BID AND MAY PURCHASE HIS LOT(S) FROM THE AUCTION SALE. Notice of
the consignor’s liberty to bid in the sale on his lots is hereby made in accordance with Article 2 1 1 the Tex is Uniform Commercial Code. A CONSIGNOR IS REQL'IRED TO PLACE HIS BIDS ON HIS PROPERTY NO LATER THAN 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE AUCTION. IF THE CONSIGNOR IS THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER ON HIS LOT(S) AND HAS FAILED TO PLACE HIS BIDS ON THOSE LOTS MORE THAN 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE AUCTION, THEN THE CONSIGNOR IS REQUIRED TO PAY BOTH THE APPROPRIATE SELLER’S FEE AND BUYER’S FEE. IF THERE IS A RESERVE BID ON A LOT, BIDDING WILL GENERALLY OPEN AT 80% OF THE RESERVE BID.
3. The Auctioneer may not withdraw any lot after a call for bids has been made with respect to that lot. The highest bidder acknowledged by Auctioneer shall be the buyer. In the event of any dispute between bidders, the Auctioneer may at his sole discretion immediately put the lot up for sale again. The Auctioneer's decision shall be final and binding upon all bidders.
A buyer’s premium is charged in addition to the successful bid. The applicable buyer’s premium for this Auction Sale is an amount equal to fifteen (15%) percent of the successful bid on lots valued up to $50,000. On lots realizing over $50,000, the buyer’s premium will be 15% on the first $50,000, plus a 10% buyer’s premium on any amount above $50,000. Collectively, these buyer’s premiums are hereafter referred to as the “Buyer's Fee".
4. A consignor who has placed his bids on his lots more than 48 hours prior to the Auction Sale may pay a different fee than the Buyer’s Fee. The Buyer’s Fee and/or such fee are payable by the consignor-buyer as part of the total purchase price.
5. All bids are to be per lot as numbered in this catalog, and no lots will be broken. The Auctioneer reserves the right to group two or more lots together, or to withdraw, prior to a call for bids, any lot or lots from the sale. Bids will be accepted in whole dollar amounts only.
pay the maximum statutory processing tees and late charges set by applicable state law.
8. Bidders who do not have established credit with the Auctioneer must furnish satisfactory credit and two numismatic references well in advance of the sale date, or send a deposit of 25% of their bids which is applicable to purchases. Any portion of such deposit not used will be promptly refunded after the sale.
9. All bidders who have mailing addresses outside the United States of America, the Territories of the USA, Canada or Mexico, or have addresses through the U.S. Military, must deposit with the Auctioneer 25% of the total amount bid in United States dollars. Any portion of such deposit not used will he promptly refunded after the sale. Also, persons who have APO or FPO box numbers must deposit 25%.
10 The Auctioneer reserves the right to require payment in full before delivery of the
merchandise to the buyer. BIDDER PERSONALLY GUARANTEES PAYMENT OF ALL SUCCESSFUL BID(S), AND IF A CORPORATION, AN OFFICER OR PRINCIPAL IN THE CORPORATION AGREES TO PERSONALLY GUARANTEE SUCH PAYMENT. Title shall not pass to the successful bidder until all invoices are paid in full. It is the responsibility of the buyer to provide adequate insurance coverage for the coins once they are in his possession. Risk of loss shall be borne by the buyer following Auctioneer’s delivery to a shipper.
1 1 . The Auctioneer reserves the right to refuse to honor any bid or to limit the amount of any bid which, in his opinion, is not submitted in “Good Faith”, or, as the case dictates, is not supported by satisfactory credit and numismatic references, as the Auctioneer in its sole discretion shall determine. A bid is considered not made in “Good Faith” when it is made by an insolvent or irresponsible person, or a person under the age of eighteen. Auctioneer reserves the right to exclude any person it deems in its sole opinion is disruptive to the Sale or is otherwise commercially unsuitable. Regardless of the disclosure of his identity, any hid by a consignor or his agent is deemed to he made in “Good Faith”. In the event a successful bidder fails to pay all amounts due, the Auctioneer reserves the right to resell the merchandise and the buyer agrees to pay for the reasonable costs of such a sale, including a 10% seller’s commission, and also to pay any difference between the resale price and the price of his previously successful hid. Auctioneer reserves the right to rescind the sale in the event of nonpayment or breach of warranty of claim to ownership.
6. All sales are strictly for cash in United States dollars. Cash includes: U.S. currency, travelers checks, bank money orders, all subject to reporting requirements, and credit cards, either Visa™ or MasterCard™. Credit Cards are subject to the following limitations: a) sales are only to the cardholder, b) purchases are shipped to the credit card holder’s registered and verified address, c) Auctioneer may preapprove the cardholder’s credit line, d) a credit card transaction may not be used in conjunction with any other financing or extended terms offered by the Auctioneer, and must transact upon invoice presentation, e) rights of return are governed by these Terms and Conditions which supercede those conditions promulgated by the card issuer, 0 floor bidders must present their card. Personal or corporate checks may he subject to clearing before the delivery of the purchases.
Payment is due upon closing of the auction session, upon invoice, or lot pick-up at the auction sale. THE AUCTIONEER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO VOID A SALE IF PAYMENT IN FULL OF THE INVOICE IS NOT RECEIVED BY THE AUCTIONEER WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF THE INVOICE. Lots delivered in the States of Texas, California, and Florida are subject to all applicable state and local taxes, unless appropriate permits are on file with us.
Shipping and handling charges will be added to invoices for the lots delivered by mail. The minimum handling charge is $ 10.00 plus $0.25 per coin, except on large lots where the charge is based upon weight and package size.
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Successful overseas bidders shall provide written shipping instructions to the Auctioneer for any f its to be delivered outside of the United States, including specified customs declarations. Any risk i it l< iss during shipment will be borne by the buyer following Auctioneer’s delivery to the designated common carrier. All shipping charges will be borne by the successful bidder.
If the auction invoice(s) submitted by the Auctioneer is not paid in full when due, the unpaid balance will hear interest at the highest rate permitted by law until paid, and if the Auctioneer refers the invoice(s) to an attorney for collection, the buyer agrees to pay irri rney s fees, court costs, and other collection costs incurred by the Auctioneer, including reimbursement t. >r the time spent by attorneys employed by Auctioneer or its affiliates in the o Electing of the debt, at a rare comparable to the hourly rate of independent attorneys.
I he sin , > s^ful bidder, purchaser and/or Auction participant agrees, in consideration of his participation in the auction, that all disputes in any way relating to, arising under, onnected with, or ini idental to these Terms and Conditions and his purchases or default in payment thereof shall he litigated, if at all (See Arbitration Provision in Paragraph 19), ex* losrvelv in the Courts of the State of Texas, in Dallas County, Texas, and if necessary ihe orresponding appellate courts. The successful bidder, purchaser or Auction
participant also expressly submits himself to the personal jurisdiction of the State of
Texas. In the event that a 1 i.klrf s payment is dishonored or not made timely, bidder shall
12. THE AUCTIONEER SHALL HAVE A LIEN AGAINST THE MERCHANDISE PURCHASED BY THE BUYER AND ANY OTHER PROPERTY OF THE BUYER THEN HELD BY THE AUCTIONEER TO SECURE PAYMENT OF THE AUCTION INVOICE(S) AND ANY OTHER AMOUNTS DUE THE AUCTIONEER FROM THE BUYTR, WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THE AUCTIONEER SHALL HAVE ALL THE RIGHTS OF A SECURED CREDITOR UNDER ARTICLE 9 OF THE TEXAS UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE. In addition, with respect to payment of the auction invoice(s), the buyer waives any and all rights of offset he might otherwise have against the Auctioneer and the consignor of the merchandise included on the invoice.
13. THE AUCTIONEER SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO OFFSET THE UNPAID AMOUNT OF ANY AUCTION INVOICES(S) AGAINST ANY AMOUNT THEN DUE TO THE BUYER BY THE AUCTIONEER OR AFFILIATES OF THE AUCTIONEER.
14- No buy or unlimited bids will be accepted. Mail/FAX bidders will be awarded lots at
approximately a 5-10% advance over the second highest hid. No additional commission is charged for executing mail or FAX bids. The Buyer’s Fee will apply to all successful bids.
15. The Auctioneer cannot be responsible for your errors in bidding, so check your bid sheet carefully. When identical mail or FAX bids are submitted, preference is given to the first received. If a mail/FAX bidder and a floor bidder have called identical bids, the decision of the Auctioneer and declaration of the winning bidder is final. The Auctioneer is not responsible for executing mail bids or FAX bids received on or after the day the first lot is sold, NOR IS THE AUCTIONEER RESPONSIBLE FOR PROPER EXECUTION OF BIDS SUBMITTED BY TELEPHONE, nor mail or FAX bids submitted in person once the auction begins. To ensure the greatest accuracy, your bids should be entered on the standard bid sheet form and be received at the Auctioneer’s place of business at least two business davs in advance of the sale date. LOTS WON BY MAIL BIDDERS WILL NOT BE DELIVERED AT THE AUCTION.
1 6. Estimates will be given upon written request. It is recommended that bidden approach or exceed tire estimates in order to increase the chances of bidding successfully.
17. NO WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE WITH RESPECT TO ANY ADJECTIVAL OR NUMERICAL DESCRIPTION CONTAINED IN THIS CATALOG. Auctioneer is selling only such right or title to the coins being sold as Auctioneer may have by virtue of consignment agreements on the date ot sale and disclaims any warranty of title to the coins. Any description of the coins contained in this catalog is for the sole purpose of identifying the coins, and no dew ription ot coins ha> been made part of the basis ot the bargain or has created any express warranty that the gixxls
would conform to any description made by the Auctioneer. Auctioneer disclaims any warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular purposes.
Coins sold referencing a third-party grading service (“Certified Coins”) are sold “as is” without any express or implied warranty, except for a guarantee by Auctioneer that the Certified Coins are genuine. Certain warranties may be available from the grading services and the bidder is referred to the following services for details of any such warranties:
ANACS, P.O. Box 182141, Columbus, Ohio 43218-2141; Hallmark Grading Service, Inc., P.O. Box 2879, Woburn, MA 01888; International Numismatic Society (INS), P.O. Box 66555, Washington, DC 20035; Numismatic Certification Institute, Inc., Heritage Plaza, Highland Park Village, Dallas, Texas 75205-2788; Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC), P.O. Box 1776, Parsippany, NJ 07045; Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), PO Box 9458, Newport Beach, CA 92658.
All non-certified coins are guaranteed genuine, but are not guaranteed as to grade, since grading is a matter of opinion. Grading is an art, not a science, and therefore the opinion rendered by the Auctioneer may not agree with the opinion of others (including trained experts), and the same expert may not grade the same coin with the same grade at two different times. Auctioneer has graded the non-certified coins, in the Auctioneer’s opinion, to their current interpretation of the American Numismatic Association’s standards as of the date the catalog was prepared. There is no guarantee or warranty implied or expressed that the grading standards utilized by the Auctioneer will meet the standards of ANACS, NCI, INS, PCGS, NGC, or any other grading service at any time in the future. Auctioneer offers no opinion as to the validity of a grade assigned by any third-party grading service. Due to changing grading standards over time and to possible mishandling of coins by subsequent owners, the Auctioneer reserves the right to grade coins differently than shown on certificates from any grading service that accompany the coins. For the same reason as stated above, the Auctioneer reserves thefight to grade coins differently than the grades shown in the catalog should such coins be reconsigned to any future auction.
No lots may be returned without a written request by the successful bidder and the written approval of the Auctioneer. In the unlikely event of returning a lot, the mail bidder must notify Bob Korver in writing of the bidder’s intent, and such notice must be mailed within three (3) days of the mail bidder’s receipt of the lot. Any lot that is to be returned (for any reason other than authenticity) must be received in our offices within 30 days from the date of sale. AFTER THAT 30 DAY PERIOD, NO LOTS MAY BE RETURNED FOR REASONS OTHER THAN LACK OF AUTHENTICITY. NO CERTIFIED COINS MAY BE RETURNED BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE DIFFERENCES OF OPINION WITH RESPECT TO THE GRADE OFFERED BY ANY THIRD-PARTY ORGANIZATION, DEALER, OR SERVICE. There are absolutely no exceptions to this policy. Lots returned must be housed intact in the original holder. No lots purchased by floor bidders may be returned (including those bidders acting as agents for others). Late remittance for purchases may be considered just cause to revoke all return privileges. The sale is not on approval.
18. ALTHOUGH CONSENSUS GRADING IS EMPLOYED BY MOST GRADING SERVICES, IT SHOULD BE NOTED AS A FORESAID THAT GRADING IS NOT AN EXACT SCIENCE. IN FACT, IT IS ENTIRELY POSSIBLE THAT IF A COIN WAS BROKEN OUT OF A PLASTIC HOLDER AND WAS RESUBMITTED TO ANOTHER GRADING SERVICE OR EVEN THE SAME SERVICE, THE COIN COULD COME BACK A DIFFERENT GRADE.
Certification does not guarantee protection against the normal risks associated with potentially volatile markets.
The degree of liquidity for certified coins will vary according to general market conditions and the particular coin involved. For some coins there may be no active market at all at certain points in time.
19. The descriptions provided in this catalog are intended solely for the use of those bidders who do not have the opportunity to view the lots prior to bidding. All bidders who have inspected the lots prior to the auction will not be granted any return privileges, except for reasons of authenticity. It is presumed that all floor bidders have inspected the lots prior to bidding. THEREFORE, LOTS PURCHASED BY FLOOR BIDDERS ARE “AS IS” AND MAY NOT BE RETURNED. Floor bidders include those bidders acting either through an agent or as agents for others. No claims of any kind (except for reasons of authenticity) can be considered after the settlements have been made with the consignors. Any dispute after the settlement date, OCTOBER 28, 1997, is strictly between the bidder and consignor without involvement or responsibility of the Auctioneer. The Auctioneer or affiliates may consign items to be sold in this auction sale, and may bid on those items or any other in the sale. THE AUCTIONEER OR AFFILIATES EXPRESSLY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY ITS BIDS ON THESE ITEMS OR ANY OTHERS AT ANY TIME BASED UPON DATA MADE KNOWN TO THE AUCTIONEER OR ITS AFFILIATE. In the event of an attribution error, the Auctioneer may, at the Auctioneer’s sole discretion, correct the error orally at the sale, or, if discovered at a later date, to refund the buyer’s money without further obligation. Under no circumstances shall the obligation of the Auctioneer to any bidder be in excess of the Buyer’s Fee for any lot in dispute. IF ANY
DISPUTES ARISE REGARDING PAYMENT, AUTHENTICITY, OR GRADING OR ANY OTHER MATTER PERTAINING TO THE SALE, THE BIDDER OR A PARTICIPANT IN THE AUCTION SALE AND/OR THE AUCTIONEER AGREE THAT THE DISPUTE SHALL BE SUBMITTED, IF OTHERWISE MUTUALLY UNRESOLVED, TO BINDING ARBITRATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES OF THE PROFESSIONAL NUMISMATISTS GUILD (PNG) OR AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION (A.A.A.). THE A.A.A. ARBITRATION SHALL BE CONDUCTED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE FEDERAL ARBITRATION ACT WITH LOCALE IN DALLAS, TEXAS. IF AN ELECTION IS NOT MADE WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS OF AN UNRESOLVED DISPUTE, AUCTIONEER MAY ELECT EITHER PNG OR A.A.A. ARBITRATOR. AN AWARD GRANTED IN ARBITRATION IS ENFORCEABLE IN ANY COURT. BY PLACING A BID, A BIDDER ACCEPTS THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE, AND AGREES TO BE BOUND.
20 Storage of purchased coins: Purchasers are advised that certain types of plastic may react with
the coin’s metal and may cause damage to the coins. Caution should be used to avoid storage of coins in materials that are not inert.
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First Session
Uncertified Coins
The Mac MacDonald Collection of Early American Copper
Half Cents .
Large Cents .
Second Session
Uncertified Coins
Colonials; Half-Cents; Large, Flying Eagle, Indian, Proof Indian, and Lincoln Cents .
TwO'Cent Pieces, Proof Two-Cent Pieces; Three-Cent Silver, Three-Cent Nickel and Proof Three-Cent Nickels...
Liberty, Proof Liberty and Buffalo Nickels; Early, Bust and Seated Half-Dimes .
Early, Bust, Seated, Proof Seated, Barber, Proof Barber and Mercury Dimes .
Twenty-Cent Pieces, Proof Twenty-Cent Pieces .
Early, Bust, Seated, Proof Seated, Barber, Proof Barber, Standing Liberty and Washington Quarters .
Early, Bust, Reeded Edge, Proof Bust, Seated, Proof Seated, Barber, Proof Barber and Walking Liberty Half-Dollars
Early, Seated, Proof Seated, Trade, Proof Trade and Proof Morgan Dollars .
Commemorative Gold; Gold Dollars .
Early, Classic, Liberty, Proof Liberty and Indian Quarter Eagles .
Three-Dollar Gold Pieces .
Early, Classic, Liberty and Indian Half Eagles .
Early, Liberty and Indian Eagles; Liberty and Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles .
Territorial Gold; California Fractional Gold; Coins of Hawaii; Patterns .
Third Session
Coins of the World .
Treasure Coins .
47-49
49-50
.50
.50-51
.51
.52-53
.53-55
.56-58
.58-63
.63-66
.66-70
.70-73
.73-77
.77-78
78-103
103-105
Fourth Session
Certified Coins
Colonials; Half-Cents, Proof Half-Cents; Large, Flying Eagle, Indian, Proof Indian and Lincoln Cents .
Two-Cent Pieces, Proof Two-Cent Pieces; Three-Cent Silver, Proof Three-Cent Silver .
Three-Cent Nickels and Proof Three-Cent Nickels .
Shield, Proof Shield, Liberty, Proof Liberty, Buffalo, Proof Buffalo and Proof Jefferson Nickels .
Bust, Seated and Proof Seated Half Dimes; Early, Bust, Seated, Proof Seated, Barber, Proof Barber, Mercury and Proof Mercury Dimes Proof Twenty-Cent Pieces; Early, Bust, Seated, Proof Seated, Barber, Proof Barber, Standing Liberty and Proof Washington Quarters ..
Early, Bust, Reeded Edge, Seated, Proof Seated, Barber, Proof Barber, Walking Liberty and Proof Walking Liberty Half Dollars .
Early, Seated, Proof Seated, Trade, Proof Trade, Morgan, Proof Morgan and Peace Dollars .
Proof Set; Commemorative Gold; Gold and Proof Gold Dollars .
Early, Classic and Liberty Quarter Eagles .
Three-Dollar Gold Pieces; Early, Classic, Liberty and Indian Half Eagles .
Early, Liberty and Indian Eagles; Liberty, Proof Liberty and Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles .
Commemorative Silver; Modern Commemorative; Territorial Gold; California Fractional Gold, Patterns .
106-113
113-116
116
116-119
120-125
125-131
131-139
139-174
174-182
182-184
185-193
193-195
196-205
Fifth Session
Uncertified Coins
Morgan, Proof Morgan, and Peace Dollars .
Commemorative Silver; Errors; Tokens and Medals .
So-Called Dollars; Miscellaneous; GSA Dollars .
Currency .
Certified Large Lots; Books .
Rolls; Proof, Mint, and Year Sets; Modern Issues; Sets and Partial Sets .
Binder Lots: Copper; Half Dimes and Nickels; Quarters; Halves; Dollar; Gold; Comments; Mixed Type Additional Multiple Lots; Additional Coins .
206-209
209-214
214
,215-224
.224
.224-226
.226-232
.252-254
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5087
Lot 7046
Plate 2
Lot 7074
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FIRST SESSION
Thursday, September 1 1, 1:00 p.m. Lots 500 1 '5395 Room 103C • Long Beach Convention Center Long Beach, California
A 15% Buyer's Premium Will Be Added To All Lots Valued Below $50,000
The Mac MacDonald Collection of Early American Copper
HALF CENTS
Scarce 1793 B-3, C-3 Half Cent in Good 6
Rare Small Edge Letters 1794 C-lb
)01 1793 B-3, C-3, R.3. Sharpness of Good 6, net Good 6. Slightly
porous atop medium-brown surfaces. There is one green pitted area above TED of UNITED, and a few central scrapes on the reverse. The date and rims are clean for the grade, and all the devices are clear except for HALF CENT which is a bit weak, as usual.
Ex: M cCawley'Grellman Auctions, (8/96), lot 1 .
Rare 1793 B-4, C-4 in VG 8
)02 1793 B-4, C-4, R.3. Sharpness of VG 8 Porous, net Good 6. Light
porosity on both sides, but the devices are all clear. Well struck and always popular with type and variety collectors.
Ex: Craig Neehaus.
)03 1794 B-la, C-la, R.3. Sharpness of Fine 12, net Fine 12. Nice on
the obverse, a bit of red on the reverse. Identifiable by a tiny rim mark before Liberty’s face, otherwise smooth, unblemished wear. Nice medium to dark-brown color. An impressive example of this scarce variety.
Ex: Early Copper Auction #9, (7/93) , lot 490.
5004 1794 B-lb, C-lb, R.6. Small Edge Letters. Sharpness of Very Fine 25 Porous, net VG 7. The net grade is accountable by the porosity and rough fields. All the devices are clear, but the fields are very rough. There is a small chip out of the planchet at approximately 9 o’clock on the obverse. A foremost rarity in any grade, and certain to find a happy home as soon as it is hammered down.
Ex: Early Copper Auction #7, (1/93), lot8.
5005 1794 B-2b, C-2a, R.2. Small Edge Letters. Sharpness of VF 20, net VG 8. Minor porosity is noted on the reverse, less so on the obverse. There are some surface marks, one between the 94 of the date, oth¬ ers below the Y of LIBERTY, and a low patch in the right obverse field. A coin with some problems, but still with enough eye appeal to be acceptable.
Ex: Consignment Nogales, (Stack’s, 4/96) , lot 274; unknown interme - diary; McCawley-Grellman Auctions, (1/97), lot 125.
5006 1794 B-3b, C-5a, R.4- Small Edge Letters. Sharpness of VF 35 Corroded, net Good 6. Heavily and completely corroded on the obverse and reverse, however, all the devices are clear beneath the roughness. A scarce coin that should be inspected by prospective bidders.
Ex: Thomas Hyland; Early American Coppers, (5/96) , lot 57.
5007 1794 B-5b, C-3a, R.5. Small Edge Letters. Sharpness of Fine 12 Burnished, net Good 4- Dark-brown in the fields, with lighter devices. The surfaces show some red corrosion which has been scraped down. Another scarce variety that should attract consider¬ able attention, and one that is seldom found without problems. The date is very weak as well as UNITED ST of the legend, perhaps from being slightly off-center.
Ex: McCawley-Grellrruin Auctions , (1/96), lot 58.
5008 1794 B-8, C-8, R.5. Sharpness of AG 3, net AG 3. Lightly porous on the obverse, a bit more on the reverse. Medium-brown and still a pleasing coin, downgraded by uneven wear on the lower right of the reverse.
Ex: Mike Ringo, 4/93.
5009 1794 B-9, C-9, R.2. Sharpness of VG 7, net VG 7. Choice for the grade with medium-brown color and clean surfaces. There is one small dig at the base of the second T in STATES which will serve to identify this coin.
Ex: Mike Ringo, 4/93.
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1795 Plain Edge, I3-5b, C-5b, R.4. Sharpness of VG 10 Lightly Porous, net VG 8. Dark-brown with porosity on both sides. There is a small' planchet clip visible only on the obverse below the 17 of the* date and a shallow scratch near the rim behind the cap. A scarce* variety that is seldom found in any grade, c... x A Auctions 18/96). lot 6.
5014 1795 Plain Edge, B-6a, C-6a, R.2. Sharpness of Fine 15, net VG 10. Nice surfaces and color, but downgraded by a faint pin scratch across Liberty’s face, and a rim cut above IB of LIBERTY. The reverse is choice and the coin is very well balanced for the grade.
Ex: Mid-American Rare Coin Auctions , (1/91), lot 44.
Scarce Middle Die State 1797 C-l
5010 1795 Lettered Edge, B-l, C-l, R.2. Sharpness of AU 55, net AU 50. Light tan on the obverse, and boldly struck. Every curl on Liberty is full and sharp, and the fields and surfaces show few marks. Quickly identifiable by a thin pin scratch extending from Liberty’s chin to the rim near the end of the pole, and by a rough area near LF of HALF. Hints of original red remain near the devices, but mostly toned over by time. An impressive and beautiful example of the sought-after Lettered Edge variety, which misses Mint State by perhaps a whisper, dropping the price by a decimal point.
Ex Norman Stack Collection: Eric Streiner; Mark Yaffe (National Gold Exchange), Ron harp, (New York Gold Mart), and Martin Paul (The Rarities Group): Anthony Terranova; R. E. Naftzger, Jr., 1991; Eric Streiner. Stack's, (1/92), lot 286; Stack’s F.P.L.'s, Fall 1992, lot 397 and Spring 1994, lot 75; unknown intermediary; Superior Stamp and Com Ctrmpany, (5/96), lot 253. (See Color Photo)
501 1 I 795 Lettered Edge, Thick Planchet, B-2a, C-2a, R.3. Sharpness of v(> i, net VG 7. Medium-brown and choice for the grade, there is
ti' m ill cut on Liberty’s head and some trivial rim marks. Much 1 letter than normally encountered and desirable as such.
F. r Early American Coppers , ( 41 95 ) , lot 90.
5012 1795 Plain Edge, R-4. C-4, R.L Sharpness of Good 5, net Good 5 ■s< .me minor surface marks on both sides, none deep or distracting ; ,r ,h«’ c't. ide Medmm-brown and nice for the grade overall.
Ex Mike Rmgo. 4/93
5015 1797, 1 Above 1, B-l, C-l, R. 2. Sharpness of VF 35, net VF 25. Lightly porous, mostly on the obverse above Liberty’s head. Middle die state with light cracks in the right field of the obverse. The reverse is medium-brown and choice, with no significant handling marks or other problems. Probably struck over a Talbot, Allum and Lee Token with the undertype visible in the left obverse field. An impressive example of this sought-after die state.
Ex: Superior Stamp and Coin Company, (5/96) , lot 257.
5016 1797 Plain Edge, B-2, C-2, R.3. Sharpness of VG 8, net VG 7. Lightly cleaned and now a bit too bright with artificial red hints beneath the gathering brown. One dull mark in the field below Liberty’s chin, otherwise clean for the grade.
Ex; Steven K. Ellsworth, (Butternut); Early American Coppers, (4/95), lot 99.
5017 1797 Lettered Edge, B-3a, C-3b, R.4. Sharpness of AG 3, net AG 3. Medium steel-brown in color with darker fields and lighter devices. One dull hit near LI of LIBERTY has slightly bent the planchet, which has worn the opposite portion of the reverse away, and the rim has worn into the lettering on the upper reverse. A scarce sub- variety and certain to attract specialist’s attention.
Ex: McCawley-Grellman Auctions , (1/9 7), lot 13 6.
5018 1797 Plain Edge, B-3c, C-3a, R.4- The Low Head. Sharpness of AG 3, net AG 3. One minor scrape is noted in the right obverse field, with full date and rims, the reverse is weaker with the top and right side very weak from wear. Ever popular for the low head placement of the head of Liberty on the obverse.
Ex: Florida Numismatic & Gold Trading Company, 4/92.
5019 1800 B-l, C-l, R.l. Sharpness of AU 55, net XF 40. Reduced in net grade by some faint porosity on the reverse, and some nearly invisi¬ ble pin scratches on both sides. Great color and strike, and very appealing.
Ex: Early Copper Auction #11, (1/94) , lot 36.
5020 1802/0 Reverse of 1802, B-2, C-2, R.3. Sharpness of VG 7 Porous, net Good 5. Evenly porous on both sides, with smooth devices from wear, and rough fields surrounding. All the devices are clear, and there are no significant handling marks. Always in demand because of the rareness of the date.
Ex: Early American Coppers , (4/95), lot 104.
5021 1803 B-l, C-l, R.l. Sharpness of VF 25, net VF 20. Rare late die state IV, with the crack spanning the reverse and the branching crack through the N of UNITED also visible. Light to medium brown in color and with no major bumps or problems.
Ex: Id. Teaparty; unknown intermediary; Early American Coppers, (41 94), lot 81.
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5022 1803 B-4, C-4, R.3. Sharpness of VF 30, net VF 25. Boldly struck
with a sharply raised rim on the left obverse, and full and complete hair detail on Liberty. Identifiable by a small neck nick at the junc¬ tion of Liberty’s chest. Slightly mottled color with hints of light brown mixed in with darker shades. The reverse die was rotated 180 degrees when struck. An important offering.
Ex: Nate Smith, (Stack’s, 3/73), lot 39; Roger S. Cohen, (Superior Galleries, 2/92) , lot 123; Thomas D. Reynolds, 4/92.
3023 1804 B-4, C-5, R.4, sharpness of VF 20, net Fine 12, brown with
several minor handling marks, reverse crack; 1804 B-7, C-8, R.l, sharpness of XF 40, net VF 35, minor obverse scrapes; and an 1804 B-12, C-l 1, R.4, sharpness of Fine 12, net VG 10, lightly porous but all devices clear. (Total: 3 coins)
3024 1804 B-8, C-9, R.2. Sharpness of VF 35, net VF 35. Dark-brown in
color with few handling marks, making this above average for the grade. There is a die crack through the middle of IBER, and top of RTY of LIBERTY.
Ex: Early Copper Auction #9, (7/93) , lot 501 .
5025 1804 B-9, C-10, R.l. Sharpness of AU 55, net AU 55. Glossy tan
with hints of original color beneath. Most of the luster remains in the fields. Well struck and centered, the only complaint is a minor planchet defect in the hair of Liberty.
Ex: McCawley-Grellman Auctions, (1/96) , lot 84.
p026 1804 B-10, C-13, R.l. Sharpness of AU 50, net XF 45. Light-brown
and choice save for a shallow scrape in the left obverse field. A glass will locate some trivial pin scratches, but very eye appealing overall for its strike and color.
Ex: Early Copper Auctions #11, (1 194) , lot 65 .
Choice 1805 C-2, Small 5, Stems in Good 6
5027 1805 Small 5, Stems, B-2, C-2, R.6. Sharpness of Good 6, net Good 6. An exceptional coin for the grade, the surfaces are smooth and choice for the grade, and this specimen is quickly identifiable by a small cut from Liberty’s drapery to the rim below. HALF CENT is weak on the reverse. Excellent rims and fields otherwise and a fore¬ most rarity in any decent grade. One of the most sought after half cent varieties in any grade, and seldom found without problems.
Ex: McCawley-Grellman Auctions, (1/97), lot 160.
5028 1805 Small 5, Stems, B-3, C-3, R.5. Sharpness of VG 7, net Good 5. Light porosity is noted on both sides. HALF CENT is weak on the reverse, and there are two small marks on the E of UNITED. Dark steel-brown in color, and decidedly scarce in any grade.
Ex: Marc Earle, 3/93.
5029 1806 B-3, C-l, R.l. Sharpness of AU 55, net AU 50. Light-brown in color with some luster remaining. There are two trivial spots near the right obverse rim, and a shallow tick mark in the right obverse field. Ex: Douglas F. Bird.
5030 1806 Large 6, Stems, B-4, C-4, R.L Sharpness of XF 45, net XF 45. Some bluntness in striking noted on the upper reverse, as usually seen on this variety. Struck a bit off-center toward 2 o’clock on the obverse, and the reverse die is rotated clockwise about 20 degrees. Nice color and surfaces, with one rim tick below the ribbon on the obverse.
Ex: Early American Coppers, (4/95), lot 1 18.
5031 1807 B-l, C-l, R.2. Sharpness of VF 30, net VF 30. Light to medi¬ um-brown in color and with decent surfaces. Two small spots on the obverse, one near the ribbon at the top, another on the rim above, closer to the L of LIBERTY.
Ex: Early American Coppers, (4/95), lot 121 .
Exceptional 1809 C-l in VG 8
5032 1809 B-2, C-l, R.6. Sharpness of VG 8, net VG 8. Choice for the grade, with lovely dark-brown toning and smooth, unblemished sur¬ faces. One of the rarest of the Classic Head varieties, and one that remains extremely rare despite years of publication and searching by eager half cent enthusiasts. Identifiable by a small nick along Liberty’s lower cheek line, and slightly off-center on the reverse toward 1 2 o’clock. An opportunity for the advanced collector.
Ex: McCawley-Grellman Auctions, (1/9 7), lot 168.
5033 1809 B-6, C-6, R.l. Sharpness of AU 50, net AU 50. Well struck on the left obverse, weaker on the right stars, as usual. The reverse die was rotated 165 degrees clockwise when struck. Nice color and surfaces.
Ex: M arc Earle, 3/94-
5034 1810 B-l, C-l, R.2. Sharpness of AU 55, net XF 45. Cleaned and retoned rather well, but not too well struck, as usual for this later die state. The crack is visible through the upper left stars. Scarce and desirable in high grades.
Ex: Rick Leonard, (via Don V alenziano , Jr.) , 10/91.
5035 1825 B-2, C-2, R.l. Sharpness of XF 45, net XF 45. Choice medi¬ um-brown in color, well struck, and no surface problems.
Ex: McCawley-Grellman Auctions, (1/95) , lot 304.
5036 1826 B-l, C-l, R.l. Sharpness of Mint State 61 Brown, net Mint State 61. Hints of original red in the fields, and choice for the grade. Two trivial spots are noted on the obverse. Scarce in this grade.
Ex: Early American Coppers, (4/92), lot 15.
5037 1826 B-2, C-2, R.3. Sharpness of XF 45, net VF 35. Rather dark and minutely porous, with two tiny drill marks on the upper obverse. A scarce variety.
Ex: Early Copper Auction #9 , (7/93), lot 517.
5038 1828 B-2, C-3, R.l. Sharpness of Mint State 61 Brown, net Mint State 61. Some original red remains in the fields, especially on the reverse. Boldly struck and choice for the grade.
Ex: Chris McCawley and Bob Grellman M.B.S. #3, (5/95), lot 45.
5039 1828 12 Stars, B-3, C-2, R.2. Sharpness of XF 45, net XF 40. Nice color and surfaces, one small mark above AL ot HALF on the reverse.
Ex: Early Copper Auction #9, (7/93), lot 521 .
5040 1833 B-l, C-l, R.l, sharpness of AU 55, net AU 55, boldly struck, nicely centered, and original, there is a die crack through the left obverse stars and the coin was struck from clashed dies, both obverse and reverse; Ex: Early American Coppers, (5/90), lot 15; and an 1835 B-l, C-l, R.l, sharpness of AU 55, net AU 55, glossy, lustrous, and medium-brown with multiple clash marks on the reverse, Ex: Mid¬ American Rare Coin Auctions, (1/91), lot 50. (Total: 2 coins)
5041 1835 B-2, C-2, sharpness of AU 55, net AU 50, some original red remains, and glossy; 1836 Electrotype, sharpness of XF 45, net VF 30, some lead is showing through the obverse; and an 1857 AU 50 B-l, C-l, sharpness of AU 55 Cleaned and Retoned, net ALJ 50, still rather nice. (Total: 3 coins)
5042 1855 B-l, C-l, R.l. Sharpness of MS 62 Red and Brown, net MS 62. Excellent color and surfaces, one darker toned area on the lower reverse.
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Affordable 1793 S-l AMERI. Grading Good 6
Choice Sheldon-2 in Very Fine 25
5043 1793 Chain AMERI. S-l, R.4. Sharpness of VG 7, net Good 6.
One of the most popular varieties in numismatics, the die engraver ran a little short of space on the reverse, and abbreviated America to AMERI. Contemporary public outcry demanded a new design in early 1793, after the press and local hangers-on complained that “Liberty was in chains,” and the Philadelphia Mint complied by completely redesigning the cent, not once but twice in 1793 alone.
The present example boasts dark-brown patina throughout, and clean surfaces for the grade. The date is weak, and there is a rim bump located on the right rim before Liberty’s nose, another below the date. On the reverse, there are some minor rim cuts, but all the lettering and devices are clear. An affordable example of this storied and delightful variety.
Ex: Denis W. Drring, 8/1/93.
5044 1793 Chain AMERICA S-2, R.4. Sharp ness of VF 25, net VF 25. Medium-brown toning and quite charming. The fields and devices are delightfully clean for the grade, and this example may be identi¬ fied by a tiny rim mark over the TY of LIBERTY on the obverse, and another just past the final A of AMERICA on the reverse. One small area of light corrosion is noted surrounding the ED of UNIT¬ ED. One of the nicer examples of this variety in existence, while certainly not in the Condition Census it is certainly a coin that any¬ one would be proud to own and display.
Ex: Charles H. Deetz Collection, (Stack’s, 11/4 6), lot 1715; Lee J. L ahrman Collection, (Abe Kosoff, 2/63), lot 15 9; unknown intermedi¬ ary; purchased hy Mac MacDonald at the Washington DC Show, Chester, Pennsylvania, date unknown. (See Color Photo)
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Unusual Sheldon-3 Chain Cent
5045 1793 Chain AMERICA S-3, R.3. Sharpness of VG 8, net Good 5.
Medium-brown fading to dark-brown on both sides, the obverse and reverse have some residual solder, forming an “X” on the obverse, and a blotchy line on the reverse. The solder is light and not raised, but is a bright silver color and rather distracting. Most, but not all, of the date is visible, and the balance of the legends and devices are clear. The rims and devices are free of marks and abrasions.
Ex: John Schoencag Sale, (McCawley-Grellman Auction, 1/96), lot 143.
Scarce Chain AMERICA With Periods
5046 1793 Chain AMERICA Periods, S-4, R.3. Sharpness of Good 4,
net AG 3. Light brown overall, with several minor rim marks on both sides. The With Periods variety is moderately scarce, and locating an acceptable specimen is difficult. Identifiable by a small pit below and to the left of Liberty’s ear, and a small crescent- shaped mark on her jawline. The date and devices are clear, but the head of Liberty is a bit weak, due to shallow engraving in the die.
Ex: Dennis Loring, 9/93.
Chocolate-Brown 1793 Vine and Bars Sheldon-6
5047 1793 Wreath Cent — Vine and Bars — S-6, R.3. Sharpness of
Good 6, net Good 6. Light, even porosity over both sides, the fields are slightly darker than the devices. Identifiable by a tiny pit near the rim just above Liberty’s eye. Clean rims and devices for the grade, with all details clear.
Ex: Baron von Stetten-Buchenback Collection, (Bowers & M erena, 1 1/86), lot 2816; Joe Dooley Collection, ( McCawley-Grellman , 1/97), lot 1 99.
5048 1793 Wreath Cent — Vine and Bars — S-8, R.3. Sharpness of Fine 12, net Good 6. Dark chocolate-brown, evenly distributed through¬ out. There is pitting on both sides of the coin, however, Liberty’s face is free of this annoyance. The surfaces are otherwise clean for the grade, as are the rims and fields.
Ex: M arc Earle, 3/94.
5049 1793 Wreath Cent — Vine and Bars — S-9, R.2. Sharpness of Fine 12 Corroded, net Good 5. Wholly corroded throughout, now a dark- brown. There are rim marks on both sides of the coin, as well as two small marks near the fraction on the reverse. The devices are clear making this an acceptable example of this scarce type coin.
Ex: Mid' American Rare Coin Auctions, ( 1/91) , lot 52.
Select 1793 S-10 in Fine 15
5050 1793 Wreath Cent — Vine and Bars — S-10, R.4. Sharpness of VF 20, net Fine 15. The famous Injured Rim, Period After Legend vari¬ ety. Medium brown and choice, the surfaces of the obverse are very smooth and pleasing, the only complaint is a minor rim bump just past the Y of LIBERTY. Identifiable by a tiny mark on the lower right serif of the I of LIBERTY. Turning to the reverse, the surfaces are still smooth, but a glass reveals some minute roughness as well as unimportant spots scattered about. Boldly struck and certainly one of the many highlights of the Mac MacDonald Collection.
Ex: Dorothy Paschal; Del Bland, 3/78; Carl Windon, 3/88; Del Bland; Jack H. Beymer; unknown intermediary; Mid'American Rare Coin Auctions, (1/90), lot 43.
5051 1793 Wreath Cent — Vine and Bars — S-lla, R.4. Sharpness of AG 3, net AG 3. Medium brown with smooth, even wear on both sides. There are several light pinscratches, mostly on the lower obverse and around the periphery of the reverse. All the devices are clear except for the fraction, just worn. Light porosity but still a nice cent for the grade.
Ex: McCawley'Grellman Auctions #9, (7/93) , lot 530.
5052 1793 Wreath Cent — Lettered Edge — S-llc, R.3. Sharpness ofVG 7 Porous, net Good 4. Smooth wear on the highpoints of Liberty, but the fields and shallow devices are porous on the obverse, the reverse is evenly porous. This is believed to be the first variety to employ the new lettered edge device.
Ex: Early American Copper Auction #9, (7/93) , lot 530.
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Desirable 1793 S-14 Bisecting Crack Variety
Delightful Shattered Obverse 1794 S-23
5053 1793 Liberty Cap S-14, R.5. The Bisecting Crack. Sharpness of
AG 3, net AG 3. The surfaces have light porosity in the fields of the obverse, a bit more on the reverse. Quickly identifiable by the sharp vertical bisecting crack on the obverse, the date is hut a shad¬ ow while the balance of the obverse devices are clear. On the reverse, some of the lettering and details of the wreath are weak or missing. One rim bruise is noted over RI of AMERICA, there are no other handling marks worthy of note. Always popular and sel¬ dom available in any grade.
Ex: Thomas D. Reynolds; Denis W. Loring, 8/93.
Lovely 1794 Head of 1793 Sheldon- 18b
5054 1794 Head of 1793 S-18b, R.4. Sharpness of VF 20, net VG 10. The obverse has rather dark toning with reddish patches, the devices slightly lighter in color, the reverse is more even in color, with a heavy dark patina. There are some minor rim humps on both sides, with several shallow pinscratches traversing the reverse. Better than it sounds, with crisp device detail and all of the charm and allure that makes early copper collecting so popular. The 1 794, head of 1 793 style, retains the softness in the execution and facial expression particular to the late 1793 Liberty Cap cents, but with¬ out the relative cost of the earlier issues. An impressive coin.
Ex: Douglas F. Bird (5/87); Gary Ruttenberg Collection, (McCawley- Grellman Auctions, 8/963, lot 71 .
5055 1 794 S-22, R. 1. Sharpness of Fine 12, net Fine 12. A superb coin for the grade, light tan with darker highpoints on the devices and no surface marks worth noting. Although a common variety, it would be difficult to picture, much less find, a more satisfying representa¬ tive for the grade. One small patch of corrosion is noted on the edge through the lettering DRED FOR of HUNDRED FOR, but this does not affect the obverse or reverse.
Ex: James Mitchell; Henry Forman.
5056 1794 S-23, R.4. Sharpness of VF 25, net VF 20. Cleaned and
recolored with bluish hues throughout and overall a medium-brown. The obverse die shattered with three heavy cracks, as usually seen. One of the most beautiful coins in the early part of this collection, with splendid surfaces and abundant eye appeal. Identifiable hy a tiny rim mark across from Liberty’s chin, and a small planchet flake just under the cap, near the curls. An important rarity, in fact, this coin is in the Condition Census as tied for tenth finest known with five others.
Ex: Leonard Kusterer; Benjamin Levin (8/83); Denis Loring; Richard V. Punchard (via Denis Loring, 8/92 ) .
Full Cheeks S-24 Variety, One to Squirrel Away
5057 1794 S-24, R.l. Sharpness of VF 25, net Fine 15. Dark to medium-
brown in color, evenly distributed throughout. Clean surfaces with one tiny rim mark across from Liberty’s chin. On the obverse, there is a tiny raised spot just below the lowest curl, and on the reverse there are tiny raised green corrosion spots near the fraction. The surfaces are lightly porous, accounting for the net grade, but the coin still retains a pleasing appearance nonetheless. A common variety in decent enough condition.
Ex: Goodman Collection Sale, (Superior, 5/96), lot 295.
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Splendid Marred Field, S-30 in VF 30
5058 1794 S-30, R.l. Sharpness VF 30, net VF 30. A splendid coin in
every respect, the color is light-brown with reddish highlights, only the upper devices show any wear, and there are no significant sur¬ face or rim marks. One tiny rim tick is noted below the truncation of the bust for identification purposes. The edge lettering is full and complete, and the rim is clean and free of the usual distracting humps and bruises. Here is a perfect coin to demonstrate the charms of early copper, for it has everything a collector could desire: great surfaces, color, and strike.
Ex: Norman Stack Collection; Herman Halpern, (Stack’s, 3/88), lot 42; Anthony Tevr/mova; James Neiswinter; Don Valenziano, Jr.; John Schoentag Sale , (McCawley-Grellman Sale, 1/96), lot 145.
Choice Brown S-31 Variety
5059 1794 S-31, R.l. Sharpness VF 25, net VF 25. Medium-brown and
evenly distributed across the fields and devices on both the obverse and reverse. Glossy on the obverse with smooth, unblemished fields and rims. One tiny pit is noted past the Y of LIBERTY, and there is a minor area of weakness on the reverse at ITE of UNITED, oppo¬ site Liberty’s cap. There are no significant bumps, scrapes, or bruises on the reverse. A first-rate coin for the grade, which lacks all the usual problems attendant to early copper.
Ex: Alfred Bonard; Henry J. Berube, (New England Coin Company, 11/65), unknown lot number; Philip Van Cleave Collection (Kagin’s #340, 1/86), lot 5035; Walter Dudgeon, (Early Copper Auction #9, 7/93), lot 541.
Important S-36 Rarity in VG 8
5060 1794 S-36, R.5. Sharpness of Fine 12 Porous, net VG 8. The fields
and devices are dark-brown due to porosity, with the highpoints lighter brown where worn. There are no field or rim marks worthy of note on either side. The diagnostics are clear of the single berry left of the bow, and the lowest right leaf pointing to the C, as are all the devices on this well struck coin. A formidable rarity which is seldom seen in any grade, much less often this nice. A worthy acquisition for the advanced collector.
Ex: John Schoentag Collection, ( McCawley-Grellman , 1/96), lot 146.
Desirable 1794 S-38 Marred Field
5061 1794 S-38, R.5. Sharpness of VG 8 Porous, net VG 7. The marred field, single berry left of bow variety. The entire surfaces are lightly porous. Struck a hit off-center with thick reeding behind the cap, and no reeding on the lower right obverse, similar on the reverse. The reverse die was rotated clockwise approximately 45 degrees when struck. As to abrasions, there are few, the obverse is clean and bump-free, the reverse too, the only complaint is with a weak strike through STATES. One curious feature, the edge lettering is very weak or missing, and this appears to have been done outside the mint, with the letters scratched off by some idle individual who apparently failed to appreciate the rarity of this die pairing.
Ex: Robinson, Victor -McCawley (RVM), 1/88; Robinson S. Broun, Jr.; Douglas F. Bird 8/89; Gary Ruttenberg Collection, (McCawley- Grellman 8/96) , lot 83.
5062 1794 S-42, R.4. Sharpness of VF 25 Burnished, net VG 10. The entire coin has been burnished and is now retoned with a light- brown color. Close examination finds faint tooling marks where corrosion has been removed, especially on the reverse. However, the coin still makes a good appearance to the unaided eye. Identifiable by two areas of repaired corrosion on the reverse, one by ED of UNITED, the other located at CA of AMERICA. A scarce and desirable example of this variety.
Ex: Early Copper Auction #9, (7/93) , lot 546.
5063 1 794 S-43, R.2. Sharpness of VG 8, net VG 8. Medium steel-brown with lighter devices on the obverse, more even on the reverse. Well struck for the variety, but still weak on the reverse at OF, which is diagnostic. Identifiable by a small nick at the center of Liberty’s nose, another near the tip of her bust. Scattered marks on the reverse, hut clean rims and no significant problems. A solid coin for the grade.
Ex: Lillian Willins, (Early American Coppers, 4/92), lot 30.
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Rare Sheldon-45 in AG 3
Very Rare S-53 Variety in AG 3
5064 1794 S-45, R.5. Sharpness of AG 3, net AG 3. Light-brown in
color and better than one would expect for the grade. There are some surface marks, two neck nicks, one below the eye, a minor rim mark or two, and a pair right of the T in LIBERTY. The reverse is similar, with some scattered nicks, one on the last S of STATES, another at the top of I of AMERICA. Nearly a grade better, but the tops of UNITED and the fraction are worn away while most of the wreath is clear along with the balance of the legend. A foremost rar¬ ity in any decent condition, such as the present coin, with approxi¬ mately 40 known in all.
Ex: John Schoentag Sale, ( McCawley-Grellman , 1/96), lot 150.
5065 1794 S-46, R.3. Sharpness of VF 30 Lightly Burnished, net Fine 15.
The entire coin has been lightly burnished and is still a bit rough, and the surfaces are toned black with copper highlights on the upper devices. One faint scratch runs across the cap through Liberty’s chin, another along the lower left obverse. The rims and surfaces reveal no significant marks from circulation.
Ex: Lillian Willins (Early American Coppers, 4/92), lot 31 .
Scarce Short Bust, Bow Skewed To Left S-47
5066 1794 S-47, R.4. Sharpness of VF 30 Porous, net Fine 12. Boldly
struck for the variety, with full device detail throughout. The sur¬ faces have moderate porosity in the fields and all is toned a medium- brown. One trivial scrape is noted below LIB of LIBERTY, and two marks have been carefully filed down on the edge, one above the cap, the other near the Y of LIBERTY. Another scarce variety that will create quite a stir when it crosses the auction block.
Ex: Victor Cobh, 1/92.
5067 1794 S-50, R.5. Sharpness VG 10 Porous, net VG 7. The fields and
devices are evenly, and lightly, porous, with the upper parts of the devices worn smixith by circulation. The fields are toned a dark- steel, with the devices a shade lighter from wear. The rims, fields, and levices show few handling marks, making this example of this rare die combination an excellent choice for the copper collector. hr Pint' Tree Auctions, 2/75, lot 630; Tom Morley; George E. Ewing, lr , Early American Coppers, 5/96, lot 100.
506'"' 1794 S-51, R 5 Sharpness of VF 25 Porous, net VG 8. Dark-steel
gray wi th moderately porous surfaces which have been lightly bur¬ nished on the obverse A glass will locate faint scratches on both sides ( lean rims ind devices otherwise. Rare and desirable even with the problems noted
hr /ohn \< hm-nuig Sale (McCawley-Grellman, 1/96), lot 152.
5069 1794 S-53, R.6. Sharpness of AG 3 Porous, Burnished, net AG 3.
The obverse has a number of contact marks, and the surfaces appear to have been smoothed, the reverse had an “X” scratched, then carefully burnished down resulting in some of the leaves missing. Certainly a coin that should be inspected, as the surfaces are not as bad as we make them sound, and this is one of the rarer varieties from the Mac MacDonald collection.
Ex: Juan Sabzar; Denis W. Loring; Robinson S. Brown, Jr., 3/78; Dr. Thomas S.Chalkley Sale, ( Superior Galleries, 1/90), lot 214 ; Joel Spingarn; John G. Cloutier; Gary Ruttenberg Sale, ( McCawley- Grellman, 8/95), lot 143; Chris Victor-McCawley .
5070 1794 S-55, R.2. Sharpness VF 30 Porous, net Fine 12. Wholly and evenly porous on the obverse, with the surfaces toned a steel-tan. The reverse is similar, however, the porosity is a bit heavier, but the devices remain clear. Weakly struck on UN of UNITED. Clean rims and fields, with no annoying bumps. Not a rare variety.
Ex: Early American Coppers Sale, 4/95, lot 167 .
Impressive S-56, Slanting 7, Office Boy Reverse
5071 1794 S-56, R.3. Sharpness of VF 35, net VF 25. Light steel-tan
with pleasing brown toning on both sides, probably recolored some¬ time in the past. There are several small tick marks on the obverse, including some on Liberty’s face, similar on the reverse. Identifiable by one rim mark between CA of AMERICA. Struck with the reverse die rotated clockwise about 45 degrees. A well struck, above average coin with ample appeal and a scarce variety to boot.
Ex: K.P. Austin; Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz; Early American Coppers Sale, 5/90, lot 25.
507_ 1794 S-58, R.3. Sharpness of Fine 12, net VG 8. The surfaces are a
bit mottled and granular throughout, apparently also cleaned and recolored. Identifiable by a nick behind Liberty’s mouth, and a small rough area past the Y of LIBERTY, and a mark/hump combination on the R of AMERICA. A well balanced example of this moderate' ly scarce variety in an affordable collector grade.
Ex: Mid- American Rare Coin Auctions, 1/91, lot 53.
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Splendid S-59, Choice VF 30
Exceptionally Nice S-63 in Extremely Fine 40
5073 1794 S-59, R.3. Sharpness of VF 30, net VF 30. A splendid, choice coin which boasts even-tan color and clean surfaces. Struck a bit off-center, strong on the bottom of the obverse, weak at the top, similar on the corresponding sections of the reverse. Identifiable by a tiny rim tick above the L of LIBERTY, a hidden horizontal nose nick, and on the reverse by two small digs on the left side of the U of UNITED. Struck after the dies clashed (Die State II), with clash marks noted below the cap, between the cap and hair, and in front of the chin and throat, also with curls noted within the wreath. Not in the Condition Census, but one could scarcely imagine a better coin worth upgrading over this present specimen.
Ex: R. E. Naftzger, Jr.; Denis W. Loring, 1971; Gary Ruttenberg; M cCawley-Grellman Auction , 8/96, lot 95; Christopher B. Young (Chesapeake Bay Rare Coins).
5074 1794 S-60, R.3. Sharpness of VG 10 Porous, net Good 6. The entire surface has porosity, and some areas appear to have been carefully scraped resulting in pinscratches. Dark brown fields offset the lighter devices. There are some rim bumps, mostly on the reverse. Unevenly struck and weak on the upper obverse and lower reverse. Ex: Joe Dooley Sale, (M cCawley-Grellman, 1197), lot 884-
Scarce and Desirable S-61 Grading VF 20
5075 1794 S-61, R.4. Sharpness of VF 25, net VF 20. Dark-brown fields offset the lighter devices. There is one minor intermittent scrape from the right edge of the cap into Liberty’s hair, and on the reverse there are three similar scrapes, one from the wreath to the C of CENT, another through the 1 of AMERICA, the last from the numerator extending right to the rim below the ribbon end. A glass will locate minor roughness, but still a charming specimen to repre¬ sent this variety. The obverse die is clashed below LIB of LIBERTY. Ex: Formerly #128 in an old collection (probably formed in the early 1900s); W. E. Johnson; Alfred Bonard; Henry J. Berube, (New England Coin Company, 12/65); Philip Van Cleave, (Kagin’s #340, 1/86), lot 5065; Walter Dudgeon; Early American Copper Auction #9, 7/93, lot 550.
5076 1794 S-62, R.4. Sharpness of VG 10, net Good 5. Dark steel-tan fields, with lighter pink devices, probably from an old cleaning. Weakly struck on the left side of the reverse, due to the large rim break on the obverse, making parts of UNITED STATES weak. There are several small rim marks on both sides, and a few unimpor¬ tant digs on and below Liberty’s cap. Desirable as the late die state and a worthy coin to obtain.
Ex: Early American Coppers Sale, 5/96, lot 105.
5077 1794 S-63, R.3. Sharpness of XF 40, net XF 40. The Fallen 4, or
Drunken Die-Cutter’s obverse. A stunning and exceptional speci¬ men of this seldom-found-choice variety. The color is medium- chocolate throughout, and the coin was struck on a good planchet. Well centered and struck, with every device sharp and crisp. There simply are no significant handling marks — a few stray ticks on either side, but no rim bumps to distract the eye.
A delightful variety that exudes charisma, the Fallen 4 is a result of the date punch being placed far too low relative to the other dig¬ its, the die engraver ran into a problem, after engraving the 179, the bust of Liberty was already located where the 4 needed to placed. Rather than overlap the 4 and the bust, the engraver decided to squeeze the 4 in place between the bust and the edge, resulting in a disorderly and random appearance. Furthermore, the placement of the letters of LIBERTY shows inexperience or downright careless¬ ness, being either too close, or too far apart. This is also one of the two curious “button cap” obverse dies, with a small button-like dot near the lower edge of the cap, perhaps this was a way of signing his work, or a way of enhancing the original design.
Ex: Barney Bluestone Auction; Dr. Kenneth J. Sartoris, 5/72; Del N. Bland; Dr. Robert A. Schuman; Charles E. Harrison; Early American Coppers Auction, (4/92) , lot 37.
Important 1794 Sheldon-66 Variety
5078 1794 S-66, R.5. Sharpness AG 3, net AG 3. Here is a nice coin for the grade, the obverse devices are full and complete. Minor rough¬ ness in the fields, and the coin is toned a medium-brown on both sides. The reverse experienced uneven wear, with the lower half just about gone, but the diagnostic double leaf below OF is visible with a glass. Excellent surfaces aside from the obverse porosity, and identi¬ fiable by a series of tiny marks surrounding the A of STATES. No rim problems, curiously, for a coin that spent significant time in cir¬ culation. This is a high rarity 5, which is needed by many, and owned by few collectors, so don’t let this opportunity pass by with¬ out a fight.
Ex: Robert W. Miller, Sr. (Bob’s Coins & Collectables); Joel Spingam; Early American Coppers, (4/95), lot 174.
5079 1794 S-67, R.3. Sharpness of Fine 15, net Fine 12. Medium-brown throughout and above average for the grade. Clean rims and sur¬ faces, with a pair of unimportant scrapes which will serve to identify this piece, one below the cap, another just above the pole in the field. Well struck and pleasing overall. On the reverse, there is a group of tap marks on and below CENT. Struck from clashed dies. An impressive and desirable coin.
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SOSO 1795 Lettered Edge, S-73, R.5. Sharpness of AG 3, net AG 3. Nearly a grade better on the obverse, with all the devices sharp, the reverse is weaker, with ONE CENT and the right side very faint or worn away. A scarce variety that is seldom found in any grade. Identifiable by a minor rim bump above the last S of STATES. Medium-brown and choice for the grade in every respect.
Ex: Early American Cuppers (4/95) , lot 177 .
5081 1795 Lettered Edge, S-74, R.3. Sharpness of AG 3, net AG 3. Faintly porous in the fields which are darkly toned, the devices lighter. Choice for the grade, with full rims on the obverse, a hit weaker on the reverse but nearly all the devices are visible. The rims, fields, and devices are generally free of significant handling marks.
Ex: Early Copper Auction, #7, ( 1/93), lot 39.
5082 1795 Lettered Edge, S-75, R.3. Sharpness of VF 25, net Fine 12. The planchet is choice on the obverse with nice color and surfaces, the only mark is a shallow dent just above the back of Liberty’s head. However, the reverse is a different story as there are several fissures extending diagonally across, and a rough patch through STA of STATES. A coin that should be inspected.
Ex: M cCawley-Grellman Sale #2, (6/94), lot 43.
Desirable 1795 Sheldon-76a
5083 1795 Lettered Edge. S-76a, R.5. Sharpness of Fine 15, net VG 8.
Dark steel-brown throughout, and well struck. There are several minor rim marks on both the obverse and reverse. Identifiable by a small mark just below the point of the cap, a nick on Liberty’s neck, and a scrape near the rim before Liberty’s chin. A rare and desirable example of this variety, which despite its minor problems should be hotly contested by bidders.
Ex: M cCawley-Grellman Mail Rid Sale #2, (6/9 4), lot 43.
High Grade 1795 S-76b Plain Edge
Gorgeous 1795 Plain Edge S-76b in MS 60
5084 1795 Plain Edge S-76b, R.l. Sharpness of AU 55, net XF 40.
Glossy on the obverse and choice aside from minor porosity between LI of LIBERTY and near the right obverse edge. Similar, bur more extensive, porosity on rhe reverse, and the planchet was nor properly prepared, with roughness noted mostly on the right side Weakly struck on GA of AMERICA, and on the leaves below. Although a common variety, this coin is still desirable for its color and high grade, even with the little problems.
Ex Rowers and M erena, (6/89), lot 204 6; Anthony Terranova; 'superior (if tileries, (1/90), lot 246; Martin Raul ; Superior Galleries, (5/'ti lot 662, Martin Paul, Mid-American Rare Coin Auctions, (1/91), Lit 5 4 as MS 60
5085 1795 Plain Edge S-76b, R.l. Sharpness of Mint State 60 Brown, net Mint State 60. The surfaces are light tan and glossy with hints of original color near the devices. Weakly struck on the upper obverse and lower reverse, with all the lettering visible, but weak in those areas. The central devices are sharply struck. Identifiable by a tiny tick mark behind Liberty’s eye, and by the weak UN of UNIT¬ ED. A stunning and beautiful coin that will excite even the most advanced collector.
Ex: New England Rare Coin Auctions, (7/76), lot 443; Gary Sturtridge; unknown intermediary; Vintage Auctions, (2/89), lot 148; Julian Leidman; Superior Galleries, (2/91), lot 675; Julian Leidman; unknown intermediary; McCawley-Grellman Auction, (1/97), lot 208.
5086 1795 Plain Edge S-77, R.3. Sharpness of Fine 12 Porous, net VG 8. Dark steel-brown with some surface porosity in the fields on both sides and small raised areas. Weakly struck on the N of UNITED and the O of OF, diagnostic of this variety. Scarce.
Ex: Steven K. Ellsworth (Butternut).
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The Parmelee-Newcomb-Halpern-Naftzger S-78
>087 1795 Plain Edge S-78, R.l. Sharpness MS 61 Brown, net MS 61.
An outstanding coin for the grade, the surfaces are tan and lustrous, with a hint of bluish color in the fields. Boldly struck, slightly off- center toward Liberty’s cap point, on a decent planchet. Identifiable by a minute tick mark on Liberty’s temple, and by the errant center¬ ing, confirming that this is the Parmelee-Newcomb specimen. Although many choice mint state examples are known, few have the illustrious pedigree that this coin has, and few could have any better surfaces or color. An important opportunity and one of the most alluring coins from the extensive MacDonald Collection.
Ex: Lorin G. Parmelee, (New York Coin & Stamp Co., 6/1890), lot 712; J.F. Anger; Howard R. Newcomb; J.C. M orgenthau & Co., #458, (2/45), lot 82; Joseph H. Spray; Stack’s (4/78), lot 83; Herman Halpern, (Stack’s, 12/86); R. E. Naftzger, Jr.; Early American Coppers (4/89), lot 54 ■ (See Color Photo)
>088 1796 Liberty Cap S-81, R.3. Sharpness of Fine 12 Planchet Clip,
net Fine 12. Medium-brown throughout with some minor surface roughness near Liberty’s face and surrounding the obverse devices, the reverse is smoother. There is a planchet clip located at approxi¬ mately 9 o’clock on the obverse, and the corresponding part of the reverse. Well struck and nice for the grade, ever popular, and diffi¬ cult to find this choice.
Ex: Kingswood Galleries, (2/91), lot 7290; unknown intermediary; M cCawley-Grellman Auctions, (1/ 96), lot 164.
5089 1796 Liberty Cap S-83, R.4- Sharpness of Good 5 Burnished, net Good 5. The surfaces have been burnished to remove corrosion, and are now a bit soft in appearance and examination reveals some scraping near the devices. The reverse is a touch weak, with NI of UNITED and ENT of CENT weak or missing. There are no rim or other surface marks on this scarce variety.
5090 1796 Liberty Cap S-84, R.3. Sharpness of VF 25, net Fine 15. One small rim cut above the R of LIBERTY and minor surface roughness from a higher grade. Medium to dark-brown toning, with hints of verdigris in the reverse devices. Liberty’s portrait and face are smooth and choice, and the coin really has a satisfying appearance. Ex: Superior (5/96) , lot 313.
5091 1796 Liberty Cap S-85, R.3. Sharpness of AG 3, net AG 3. Choice steel-brown color throughout, with smooth, even wear on the obverse, the reverse is very weak at the top. There is a minor rim mark past the Y of LIBERTY, otherwise the surfaces are remarkably clean for a coin with this much wear. Delightfully scarce and rarely encountered in any decent grade.
Ex: McCawley-Grellman, ( 1 /9 7) , lot 21 1 .
Rare 1796 S-86 in Fine 15
5092 1796 Liberty Cap S-86, R.5. Sharpness of VF 25 Porous,
Burnished Reverse, net Fine 12. The obverse is uniformly porous, with dark steel-brown color, the reverse similar, but near the wreath on the lower left there has been minor burnishing to reduce the roughness. The devices and legends are all clear and undiminished. Ex: G. Lee Kuntz; Douglas F. Bird; Gary Ruttenberg; M cCawley- Grellman Auction, (8/96), lot 114.
5093 1796 Liberty Cap S-87, R.3. Sharpness of Fine 12, net VG 10. Olive-brown and attractive for the grade. A few trivial marks are visible on the reverse, along with a very faint scratch above STATES. ONE CENT and OF are weak, but visible.
Ex: Gunther P. Garbe, (Bowers & Merena, 3/96), lot 91; Steven K. Ellsworth.
5094 1796 Liberty Cap S-88, R.4. Sharpness of Fine 12 Burnished, net VG 8. Steel-brown and even in color, the entire obverse has been burnished to remove corrosion. Identifiable by a pit below the 1 of the date, and a rim mark before Liberty’s face, another on the reverse above RI of AMERICA.
Ex: Fred Coops; Douglas F. Bird, 3/89; Gary Ruttenberg; M cCawley- Grellman, (1/96), lot 1 14.
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5095 1796 Liberty Cap Fine, Flip Over Triple Strike, With a Planchet
Clip. S-89, R.3. Sharpness of Fine 15, net VG 10. An exciting coin which tells quite a story. The apparent first strike (the most obliter¬ ated by the following two strikes) can be seen on Liberty’s cap, where ST of STATES is clear, on what eventually becomes the reverse, Liberty’s cap can be seen at the ST of STATES. The sec¬ ond strike, (the coin has not flipped over at this point) is very plain, with Liberty’s head, cap, curls, and part of RTY of LIBERTY clear on the reverse. Last, the coin flipped over, and was struck yet again, this time centered. The result is simply amazing, the obverse reads STLIBER RICA, the date is clear with TED beneath, in the field before Liberty’s face is the wreath and part of the ribbon. All this struck on a clipped planchet at 1 1 o’clock on what becomes the obverse. The obverse does have some pinscratches in each field, a few on the devices, but these are not too distracting. All is toned a steel-bmwn and the surfaces have some minor porosity, especially on the reverse. One of the most exciting error coins to pass through here and certain to be the highlight of any collection it graces.
Ft George H Decker (10/76), R. E. Naf tiger, Jr.; Early American Coppers, (5/90), kit 34.
50**6 1796 Dr.iped Bust S-92, R.L Sharpness of VF 20 Porous, net VG 10.
Dark olive-brown anil recovering from a cleaning. The surfaces are porous, moreso on the reverse than the obverse. There is a recent rap.- between ER of LIBERTY and a scratch down from TY, both of wLn h show fresh copper color. No circulation problems to note. f t M c( auiley-( ireUman , ( 1/ 96), kit I6H.
5097
5098
5099
1796 Draped Bust S-97, R.3. Sharpness of VF 20, net Fine 12. Dark- olive-steel with lighter color on the devices. One rim mark above the L of LIBERTY, another below the bust, on the reverse there is another above ED of UNITED. The surfaces are porous, and the obverse fields have many faint pinscratches. A scarce variety.
Ex: Mike Follet Rare Coin Co., 8/83; Del N. Bland, 8/83; Wes A.
1796 Draped Bust S-100, R.5. Sharpness of VG 7, net Good 5. Dark-brown throughout with a few minor scrapes on the obverse, one under Liberty’s nose toward the right rim. The reverse is weak
along the lower edge.
Ex: Early Copper Auction #9, (7/93), lot 568.
1796 L1HERTY S-103, R.4. Sharpness of VF 25 Porous, net VG 7. Dark-olive-brown in color, but the surfaces are completely porous. All devices are clear, and no significant handling marks mar the rough surfaces.
Ex: C. E. Bullowa Auction, (date unknown), lot 79; unknown interme¬ diary; Early American Coppers , (4/95), lot 188.
Rare and Desirable S-105, Ex: Dr. Sheldon
5100 1796 Draped Bust S-105, R.5. Sharpness of VG 10, net VG 8.
The obverse appears to have been lightly burnished, and now is olive-brown and smooth. The fields retain some roughness but no problems from circulation are noted. Identifiable by a small thread which was struck beneath the left ribbon end on the reverse, near the 1 of 100. Tied with six others for sixth finest known placing this specimen in the middle range of the Condition Census for this rare variety. Well struck with all the devices clear, and the double 6 in the date is sharp. An important coin with a wonderful pedigree.
Ex: Dr. William H. Sheldon; Dorothy Paschal; Allen E. McDowell; Jake Hen din, (7178); Richard V. Punchard; Early American Coppers, (41 95), lot 189; Steven K. Ellsworth; Early American Coppers, (5/96), lot 120.
Impressive 1796 Sheldon- 106, Rarity 5
5101 1 796 Draped Bust S-106, R.5. Sharpness of VF 25 Porous, net Fine
12. The surfaces are evenly porous and appear to have been lightly burnished and scraped to remove some of the corrosion. Most of the device detail is present, and the coin is well struck. Dark brown in color with in olive gloss. Identifiable by a small pit in I iberty's hair just behind her temple and a pair of tiny nicks on her neck. A rarity in any grade and difficult to find appreciably better.
Ex: Henry C. Hines; Oscar R. Tompkins; Thomas P. Warfield. Associated Coin Auction Company, ( 10/55), lot 223, unknoten mtenncdi ary; Dr. ( R Chambers, lh Robert I Shalowitz; Robert E Mattheus, (Superior Oallenes, 5/89), k,t 24 6; Robert F Matthews. 4M
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Rare Sheldon- 107, Rarity 5 Net Good 4
5102 1796 Draped Bust S-107, R.5. Sharpness of VG 7 Porous, net
Good 4- The surfaces are dark and evenly porous, moreso on the reverse than the obverse. There are some marks on Liberty’s neck. The reverse is weak on the top left side, with TES of STATES worn and eroded away. Still a rare variety, with the Condition Census ending just a point or two above the net grade on this coin, making it very collectible for the advanced Sheldon variety numismatist.
Ex: McCawley-Grellman Auctions, (l 196), lot 177 ■
5103 1796 Draped Bu$t S- 110, R.3. Sharpness of Fine 12, net VG 8.
Terminal die state with the rim break over TY and a crack in the obverse field before Liberty’s face. Nice brown color and clean sur¬ faces for the grade, the only complaint is a small patch of green cor¬ rosion below and on the L of LIBERTY. The reverse is well bal¬ anced with a few raised patches of corrosion, but no significant han¬ dling marks or circulation damage. A tough die state to find nice.
Select 1796 Sheldon-115
5105 1796 Draped Bust S- 115, R.3. Sharpness of Fine 15, net VG 10.
Lovely mottled brown with olive highlights throughout. Well struck and quite pleasing to behold, which is unusual for this tough-to- find-nice variety. Identifiable by two rim marks on the obverse, one below the ribbon ends, the other near the bust point. There are some faint pinscratches on both sides. Struck from clashed dies with leaves noted near Liberty’s chin and mouth.
Ex: Early American Coppers, (4/92) , lot 65.
5106 1796 Draped Bust S- 116, R.5, sharpness of AG 3, net AG 3, dark
olive-steel-brown with many tiny handling marks, a decidedly rare issue that is tough to find in any grade, and decent overall — some of the legend has worn away on the reverse, but most of the devices are discernable, Ex: Early American Coppers, (4/92), lot 192; and a 1797 Fine 15 Porous, S- 134, R-3, dark-brown throughout and evenly porous, all the devices are sharp with no surface disturbances aside from the porosity, Ex: Carl Senn. (Total: 2 coins)
Late Die State Sheldon- 1 13
Desirable Sheldon- 118 in VG 7
5104 1796 Draped Bust VF 20 S-l 13, R.5. Sharpness of VF 20 Lightly
Porous, net Fine 15. Light brown in color with roughness noted in the fields of the obverse, the reverse is much better, with smooth, even brown color, and a minor rim mark over AT of STATES. Late die state with the usual heavy crack through the date and another crack from the rim to the top ribbon in Liberty’s hair bow. An impressive coin.
Ex: Early American Coppers, (4/92) , lot 62.
5107 1796 Draped Bust S-l 18, R.5. Sharpness of VG 7, net VG 7.
Light-tan to brown throughout and well struck. A decidedly rare issue which recently dropped from Rarity 6 to a High Rarity 5. Smooth, uneven wear, with the tops of LIBERTY weak, but full dentils below the date, similar on the reverse with parts of the frac¬ tion and UNI of UNITED worn, while the balance of the reverse is sharp. Identifiable by a small rim mark between AM of AMERICA. An important offering.
Ex: C. Douglas Smith; Jerry Cohen (6/6 1), R. E. Naftzger, Jr; New Netherlands Coin Co., (1 1/73) , lot 433; Herbert A. Silberman; Chuck Frujanic; Dr. Philip W. Ralls; Del N. Bland, (6/80), G. Lee Kuntz; Superior Galleries, (10/91), lot 130; Robinson S. Brown, Jr., McCawley-Grellman Auction, (1/95) , lot 353.
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Scarce Sheldon- 1 19,
Ex: Chapman- Hines-Downing-Brown
5108 1796 Draped Bust S- 119, R.3. Sharpness of AU 50 Lightly
Porous, net VF 35. The surfaces appear to have been slightly bur¬ nished to reduce porosity on both sides, now all is toned a dark brown, nearly black, with glossy fields. Boldly struck with full device detail and thick dentils. Identifiable by a small pit left of the L of LIBERTY. One of the Nichols find varieties, this one apparently exposed to the elements a bit too long, but still very desirable over¬ all, and with an illustrious pedigree.
Ex: An owner with the initial “M”; S. H. Chapman; S. H. Chapman, (6/13), lot 48! "Able"; Henry C. Hines; Homer K. Downing; 1952 ANA, (New Netherlands 438, lot 1759); Benjamin Stack, (Stack's); Lawrence O. Ross; Stack’s, (10/53), lot 448; F. Dabney Caldwell, Jr.; Stack's, (4/88), lot 2099; Robinson S. Brown, Jr., (Superior Galleries, 1/96), lot 1 66.
Choice Moderate Grade 1796 NC-4
Rare 1797 Sheldon- 122
5110 1797 Reverse of ‘97, Stems S-122, R.4. Sharpness of VG 10
Burnished Obverse, net Good 5. The obverse has been burnished to remove corrosion, some of which remains, the result is many tiny pinscratches visible with a glass. Some evidence of corrosion removal is also noted on the reverse. Well struck and balanced for the grade, and an important rarity.
Ex: McCawley'Grellman, (1/97), lot 220.
5109 1796 Draped Bust NC-4, R.5. Sharpness of Good 4, net Good 4-
A delightful example of this rarity, the surfaces have very light porosity, the wear is smooth and even. There are no handling prob¬ lems on the obverse, just one minor dent on the reverse above the right ribbon end. Weakly struck on OF. Perhaps 35 are known of this variety, with few offerings in recent years, making this an opportunity for the advanced numismatist.
Ex: McCawley'Grellman, (1/95), lot 350.
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Delightful Nichols Find S-123, Ex: French-Clark-Reynolds
111 1797 Reverse of ‘97, Stems, S-123, R.4. Sharpness of MS 60
Brown, net AU 50. One of the many Nichols find coins, with lus¬ trous tan fields and devices. Apparently cleaned and retoned, but done well so, as not to detract. The die line below Liberty’s eye has been lightly tooled, perhaps in an attempt to remove it, but it is still visible. A beautiful, well struck and pleasing example of this scarce variety, with an illustrious pedigree that further enhances it’s desir¬ ability.
Ex: Henry C. Miller; Thomas L. Elder (4/17), lot 752; Dr. George P. French, 3/29; B. MaxMehl, F.P.L., 1929, lot 168 as “D-107"; Henry A. Sternberg, 8/30; T. James Glark, 1944; B. Max Mehl; B. Max Mehl M.B.S. HI 06 (6 145), lot 1664 as “D-107"; unknown intermedi¬ ary; Larry Whitlow, Ltd., Superior Galleries (1/85), lot 46; unknown intermediary ; Thomas D. Reynolds, 1/90. (See Color Photo)
5112 1797 Reverse of ‘97, Stems, S-126, R.3. Sharpness of AU 50, net
XF 40. A rare early die state of this scarce variety, the obverse crack has not yet formed, although there is a die dot mid-field before the throat, apparently from a bubble in the die steel which allowed the crack to later form. Cleaned and retoned a medium-brown, 3 light “X”s are are located in the obverse fields. The planchet was not completely smooth, and roller marks were not eliminated by the strike, notably in the left obverse field and on the reverse. An impressive and desirable example of the early die state which is well up in the Condition Census and tied for seventh finest known with two or three others.
Ex: Thomas D. Reynolds, 1 1/93.
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Tied for Sixth Finest Known Sheldon- 127
5113 1797 Reverse of ‘97, Stems S- 1 27, R.4. Sharpness of VF 20, net VF 20. A glass will reveal that the surfaces have very light porosity, but the devices and fields are still pleasant and above average for this scarce variety. This piece is from the early die state before the obverse die cracked. Medium brown with clean surfaces that reveal no distracting marks or abrasions. Tied with two others for the sixth finest known of the variety, and another important opportunity.
Ex: Early Copper Auction #5, (8/92), lot 78; Robinson S. Broun, Jr., (Superior, 1/96) , lot 181 .
5114 1797 Reverse of ‘97, Stems S- 1 28, R.3. Sharpness of VF 30, net Fine 15. Cleaned and retoned with the fields brown, some of the devices a bit lighter, with colored highlights. This is a splendid example of the E over M (AMERICA) variety. The obverse is from the last die state with the crack from the left rim through the lower curls, show¬ ing a well developed crack at Liberty’s bust and drapery, and several others as described in Noyes’ United States Large Cents 1793 - 1814 The rims on both sides show handling marks, but they are very unobtrusive, and the obverse shows the typical roller marks seen on high grade copper of this era.
Ex: Donald Wenger, 8/95.
5115 1797 Reverse of ‘97, No Stems, S- 131, R.3. Sharpness of Fine 15, net Fine 12. Light tan with clean fields and devices. Identifiable by a dull mark located on the 1 of the date and the lower left curl. Struck a bit off-center on the obverse, toward 3 o’clock, well cen¬ tered and balanced on the reverse. There are no other significant handling marks or abrasions.
Ex: Belmont Coins, 10/82; Joel Spingarn; M cCauley-Grellman Auctum #1 1 ( 1/94) , lot 170.
51 16 1797 Reverse of ‘97, No Stems, S- 133, R.5. Sharpness of Fine 12
Porous, net VG 7. Evenly and entirely porous throughout, toned a dark steel-brown. One cut is noted behind Liberty’s eye, another on her shoulder. Well struck, and a scarce variety that is seldom found nice.
Ex: Carl Senn.
51 17 1797 Reverse of ‘97, Stems S- 135, R.3. Sharpness of VF 30, net VF
25. A choice coin for the grade with light chocolate-brown toning and choice surfaces. Probably retoned long ago, but not to its detri¬ ment. One short, unimportant scrape from the dentil toward Liberty’s mouth serves to identify. Clean rims and surfaces and prob¬ ably from the expansive Nichols Hoard.
Ex McCauley -Grellman Auction, ( 1/97) , lot 222.
51 18 1797 Reverse of ‘97, Stems, S- 1 36, R.3, sharpness of Fine 15, net
Fine 15, some bluntness in striking notably at the center of the reverse and on S OF, which are weak, the ohver.se is sharp and free <>f distracting marks, Ex: Joseph H Rose ; Harmer Rooke Numismatists (3/90), lot 81, Gilbert Barry; Superior, (5/96), lot 319; and a 1797 Reverse of ‘97, Stemless, S- 143, R.5, sharpness of VG 10, net Good 5, the surfaces are uniformly porous with some device details weak on both sides, a rare variety that is seldom seen, Ex: McCauley- ( rrellman, (1/97), lot 896. (Total: 2 coins)
■>119 1797 Reverse of ‘97, Stems, S-l 38, R.l Sharpness of VF 20, net VF
20 A < hoice coin for the grade that has medium chocolate-brown color The devices are well struck and nearly mark-free. One tiny rim mark is noted near Liberty's bust, and further the coin is identi¬ fy le by i tiny pit between the last A of AMERICA and the stem end Struck a hit off-center.
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5120 1797 Reverse of ‘97, Stems, S-l 40, R.l. Sharpness of VF 35 Lightly Porous, net VF 25. The surfaces are lightly porous, with some red corrosion patches on both sides, the largest mid-field before
E Thomas D. Reynolds, 3/87; Robinson S. Broun, Jr. (Superior, 1/96), lot 198.
Well Struck, But Porous Sheldon- 142
5121 1797 Reverse of ‘97, Stems, S-142, R.5. Sharpness of VF 25
Porous, net VG 10. The surfaces are porous and there is a faint “X” in the right obverse field. Identifiable by small spots of green corro¬ sion near the N of UNITED. A High Rarity 5 coin that is difficult to find in any grade and very difficult to find as well struck as this coin is.
Ex: Early American Coppers, (4/95), lot 201 .
Late Die State Sheldon- 146
5122 1798 S-146, R.5. Sharpness of Fine 15, net VG 8. Dark-brown in
the fields offset by lighter devices with verdigris near the devices. 'There are some trivial rim marks above LIB of LIBERTY, and another on the reverse above AT of STATES. Apparently the later die state, with the obverse die ground down to remove rust, weaken¬ ing Liberty’s chest. A rare variety.
Ex: Henry T. Heuger; McCauley-Grellman (1/97), lot 223.
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Rare S-147 With Nice Surfaces
Exemplary 1798/7 Sheldon- 152
>123 1798 S-147, R.5. Sharpness of VG 10, net VG 8. Glossy with
dark-brown fields and lighter devices. Well struck on the lower obverse, weak at the top and corresponding section of the reverse. One small dig in the right obverse field, above Liberty’s chest, as well as some other trivial pinscratches. Decidedly difficult to find, and nearly impossible to find with nice surfaces (lack of porosity), such as offered here.
Ex: Bob Patchin ; Dr. Robert ] . Shalowitz; Chris Victor-McCawley; Dr. Thomas S. Chalkley (Superior, 1/90), lot 334; Dr. Philip W. Ralls; Early American Coppers (4/94), lot 225.
The Downing-Matthews S- 151
>124 1798/7 S- 151, R.3. Sharpness of VF 25 Lightly Burnished, net VG
10. The obverse appears to have been lightly burnished to remove corrosion as the hair details on Liberty don’t look right. On the reverse, there is an area of corrosion located near the ribbon, and the fields are lightly porous. Another with a long and illustrious pedigree, courtesy of Del N. Bland, who has spent many years and countless hours keeping track of large cents.
Ex: Homer K. Downing; Barney Bluestone; Dr. Charles L. Ruby, 12/72; Superior; Superior (2/74), lot 493; Richard A. Winterhalder; Early American Coppers (4/85), lot 166; Robert E. Matthews (Superior, 5/89), lot 306; Evan Kopald; Peter Boisvert; Early Copper Auction #11 (1/94), lot 179.
5125 1798/7 S- 152, R.2. Sharpness of XF 40, net VF 30. Here is an
exceptional, high-grade example of this all-too-difficult variety. On the obverse, there is a minor rough patch in the right field, and smaller patches on the lower obverse. The reverse has some tiny green spots and small patches of porosity scattered through the leg¬ end and devices. In addition, there are trivial rim marks, notably beneath the fraction, above the E of UNITED, and surrounding the first A of AMERICA. Identifiable by a tick mark on the right top of the first T of STATES and a horizontal scrape at the center of Liberty’s chest.
This coin probably didn’t circulate very long, as little wear is vis¬ ible on the highpoints of the devices. The color is medium-brown, with the darker patches as noted, and the surfaces are a bit glossy. Probably within the low end of the twelve-coin Condition Census, and extremely difficult to find with surfaces even approaching this specimen’s quality. A formidable coin that will be a centerpiece of an advanced collection.
Ex: Seattle Coin Shop (June and Larry Hannick, 6/79); Del N. Bland; Dr. Philip W. Ralls; Douglas F. Bird; Early American Coppers, (4/89), lot 91 .
5126 1798 Reverse of 1796, S- 155, R.3, sharpness of VF 30 Burnished and Crudely Tooled, net VG 8, the hair on Liberty has been crudely tooled with a blunt instrument to draw in curls, nice color and sur¬ faces otherwise and without a glass appears normal, Ex: Mid - American Auction (1/90), lot 49; 1798 S- 1 58, R.4, sharpness of VG 8, net VG 8, above average surfaces and choice color for the grade, Ex: New Hampshire Numismatics, 8/83; Wes A. Rasmussen; Early American Coppers (4/94), lot 235; and a 1798 S-J60, R.4, sharpness of VG of 10, net VG 10, nice original color, but a few rim marks on either side, Ex: Fort Myer Coin Show 1984; Robert E. Matthews (Superior, 5/89), lot 317; Don Valenziano, Jr.; Early Copper Auction #1 1 (7/93), lot 586. (Total: 3 coins)
5127 1798 S- 1 63, R.4. Sharpness of VF 30 Burnished and Cleaned, net VG 10. The surfaces have porosity which has been reduced by bur¬ nishing, then the coin was retoned an olive-steel color. On the reverse some raised corrosion has been chipped away with a pin, leaving several pinscratches on the upper right. Identifiable by a rim dent below the lowest curl of Liberty. Still a rare coin, and not too far from the Condition Census in spite of the problems.
Ex: Numismatic Classics; unknown intermediary; Early Copper Auction #4 (1/92), lot 74.
5128 1798 S- 164, R-4, sharpness of VG 8, net VG 7, struck a bit off-cen¬ ter toward 9 o’clock, decent surfaces with some red spots visible with a glass on the reverse and a pinscratch on both sides, Ex: Douglas F. Bird; Early American Coppers (5/96), lot 138; 1798 VF 30 Tooled and Burnished, S- 1 66, R.l, tooled, burnished, and recolored; Ex: Jim Beasley, 1/94 ; 1798 S-167, R.l, sharpness of VF 30 Porous, net Fine 1 5 , medium-brown and evenly porous , there are some corrosion spots on the obverse rim, and a large spot above Rl of AMERICA on the reverse, Ex: Donald Wenger, 6/93. (Total: 3 coins)
5129 1798 S- 165, R.4. Sharpness of Fine 12 Green Verdigris, net VG 10. Dark-green verdigris surrounding the devices, atop dark fields and lighter devices. Boldly struck and free of any significant handling marks. A scarce variety with the Condition Census including coins only a few points better.
Ex: Early American Coppers (5/90), lot 47.
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5 1 V 1798 S- 167, R 1, sharpness of VG 8, net VG 8, choice medium- brown with some darker highlights, the whisker is visible on Liberty’s chin. Ex: March Wells, Jr, 4/95 ; 1 798 S- 1 70, R.3, sharpness of Fine 12 Recolored, net VG 10, late die state with the arc crack on the obverse, nice surfaces with natural appearing color, Ex: McCawley-Grellman ( 1/96), lot 1 95. (Total: 2 coins)
51)1 1798 S-169, R.3. Sharpness of VF 20, net Fine 15. Recolored with
dark-brown fields, lighter devices. Well struck and centered, and choice appearing for the grade. Free of distracting bumps or bruises. Ex: Early Copper Auction #9 (7/93), lot 589.
Scarce 1798 S-172
5132 1798 S-172, R.2. Sharpness of XF 45 Corrosion, net VF 25. The
obverse has some light corrosion, while the reverse has several patches of light red corrosion in the fields, accounting for the net grade. Well struck and still a pleasing coin even with these surface problems, which are seen on so many early coppers.
Ex: Jonathan K. Kem.
51 33 1798 S- 173, R.3. Sharpness of VF 20 Lamination, net VF 20. There
is a long and severe planchet lamination from the rim below the date up to Liberty’s chin. This is the usual die state with the rim break over RTY. Cleaned and retoned long ago, with natural brown to tan color now.
Ex: McCawleyCrellman Auction (1/96), lot 197.
5134 1798 S- 176, R.4. Sharpness of VG 10, net VG 8. Dark steel-gray
with a few minor handling marks in the fields. Identifiable by a dig at the bust point, another between IC of AMERICA. A rare and desirable example of this sought-after variety that is seldom found with decent surfaces.
Ex: New Hampshire Numismatics, 4/83; Jack H. Robinson (Superior, 1/89), lot 363; Thomas D. Reynolds; Douglas F. Bird; Superior Galleries (2/91), lot 712, Larry Briggs Rare Coins; Early Copper Auction#/ / (1/94), lot 18 9.
51 35 1798 S- 177, R.5. Sharpness of VG 7, net VG 7. Dark brown fields
with lighter devices. Well struck, although a bit off-center toward the bust. The surfaces have minor porosity. A rare and desirable example of this difficult rarity.
Ex: John Schoentag; McCawley-Grellman ( 1/96), lot 200.
Delightful S- 179, E Over Reversed E
5136 1798 S-179, R.3. Sharpness VF 30, net VF 25. Steel-gray with
gunmeral-blue toning. There are some minor vertical scrapes on Liberty’s neck, and a long wavy pinscratch extending from Liberty’s nose into the field. An impressive specimen that clearly shows the E of AMERICA over the reversed E that is diagnostic. The minor scrapes and pinscratch are not that detrimental.
Ex: McCawleyCrellman ( 1 /96) , lot 203 .
5137 1798 S- 1 8 1 , R.3. Sharpness of VF 20, net Fine 12. Minor roughness is noted in the right obverse field and below the date, the reverse is similar with small patches of roughness. Nice brown color and with¬ out heavy circulation marks to distract. A wonderfully late die state with the rim break over L on the obverse present, and the other obverse cracks as noted in William Noyes United States Large Cents 1793 - 1814 present.
Ex: Bowers and M erena ( 1 1/94) , lot 3365; Steven K. Ellsworth.
5138 1798 S- 1 82, R.3, sharpness of VG 8, net VG 7, three light scrapes in the right obverse field, and other handling marks on and near Liberty, the reverse is nicer, although there is a bit of green corro¬ sion visible with a glass, Ex: McCawley-Grellman (1/97), lot 230; 1798 S-186, R.2, sharpness of Fine 12 Porous, net VG 8, surface porosity noted on Liberty’s face, lighter elsewhere, Ex: Early Copper Auction #4 (1/92); and a 1798 S- 1 87, R.l, sharpness Fine 12, net Fine 12, minor red toning spots on both sides, well struck and pleas¬ ing for the grade, Ex: Thomas D. Reynolds. (Total: 3 coins)
Choice 1799 S- 189 VG 8
5139 1799 S-189, R.2. Sharpness of VG 8, net VG 8. A choice and
lovely specimen of this sought-after date. The color is medium- brown, with one minor lighter area near OF on the reverse. r?c>o-r'a™e. 3 nick on Liberty’s nose, a diagonal mark on the N of CENT, a tiny rim pit at the point of the first A of AMERICA, another at the right ribbon end on the rim. One of the more expen* — varieties to find because of the demand for the date, and rarely available in an acceptable grade, be sure to bid liberally it you want to capture this prize.
Ex: Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz.
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Exciting S' 191 1800/1798 VF 35
'140 1800/1798 S-191, R.2. Sharpness of VF 35, net VF 30. Chocolate-
brown toning on both sides and very pleasing to the eye. The sur¬ faces have little evidence of contact, and the devices show little wear. Weakly struck at the top of RTY on the obverse, diagnostic to this variety. The reverse die was heavily injured when this coin was struck, with cracks, clash marks, and swelling as noted in William Noyes United States Large Cents 1793 - 1814. Tied for eighth finest known with six or seven others, placing this at the low end of the Condition Census for this important overdate variety.
Ex: Harmer Rooke Numismatists , Ltd. (9/80), lot 57; William Luebke; John Sype, 4/91; James H. Goudge 6/9 1; Don Valenziano, Jr.; Early American Coppers (4/92), lot 109.
Impressive S-192, 1800/79 Overdate XF 40
141 1800/79 S-192, R.3. Sharpness of XF 40, net VF 30. A choice
appearing coin with light-tan color and excellent surfaces. Downgraded a hit because of some well hidden pinscratches, one from the rim through RT of LIBERTY down through Liberty’s upper hair curls, a couple of others on the upper right of the reverse. Boldly struck and pleasing. From the late die state with the arc crack on the reverse through the fraction to IC of AMERICA. Tied for sixth finest known with four or five others for the variety. An impressive coin with an impressive pedigree to match, and very important as the 79 overdate variety.
Ex: A Maryland Consignment (New Netherlands Coin Co. #5 1 , 6/58) , lot 280; James P. Ward (Stack's, 9/77), lot 510; unknown intermedi¬ ary; Stack’s (4/83), lot 1045; Richard W. Leonard; Don Valenziano, Jr., John Sype, 4/91; James H. Goudge, 6/91; Don Valenziano, Jr.; Early American Coppers (4/92) , lot 110.
Exceptional 1800/79 Sheldon- 196 in VF 30
5142 1800/79 S-196, R.l. Sharpness of VF 30, net VF 30. Choice and
desirable for its lovely chocolate-brown color and glossy surfaces. Absolutely free of rim marks, and showing only a few unimportant handling marks on both sides. The tops of the letters of LIBERTY are a bit weak, otherwise fully struck throughout. Identifiable by a small center spot above the left upright of N of CENT, and a tiny pit above the last A of AMERICA. An impressive, solid, high-grade example of this scarce overdate.
Ex: John Christensen (Excelsior Coin Gallery), 2/85; Fred H. B orcherdt; Robert E. Matthews (Matthews Money Tree).
Resplendent 1800 S-200 in VF 30
5143 1800 S-200, R.3. Sharpness of VF 30, net VF 25. Dark steel-brown
color with choice, glossy surfaces. There is one minor edge mark above the ribbon, and on the reverse there is a small patch of poros¬ ity through the fraction to UNIT of UNITED below the wreath. These problems are trivial in light of the overall quality of this out¬ standing coin, and a glance will confirm that this is one of the bet¬ ter survivors of this variety. In fact, this coin is tied for eighth finest known with three others, placing it comfortably within the twelve- coin Condition Census.
Ex: Paul Munson; Darwin B. Palmer, Jr.; Dr. Byron M. Stuart; 1977 ANA (Kagin's, #309), lot 307; unknown intermediary; Jack H. Beymer; Dennis Pacheco (Panda Coin Exchange), 7/83; Robert E. Vail, 1 1/88; Del N. Bland, 12/88; Robinson S. Brown, Jr. (Superior, 1/96), lot 278.
5144 1800 S-201, R.5, sharpness of VG 7 Porous, net Good 5, steel-
brown color and porous in the fields, the devices are smoothed by wear, the coin was struck from swollen dies with weakness near Liberty’s lower curls, and the corresponding part of the reverse, Ex: McCawley-Grellman Auction (1/97), lot 901; and an 1800 S-203, R.4, sharpness of VF 30 Cleaned, net Fine 15, retoned with unnat¬ ural hues on both sides, the reverse is a bit mottled, but well struck and clean surfaces for the grade, one minor rim tick above the 1 of LIBERTY. A scarce and desirable pair. Ex: Douglas F. Bird; Michael Kramer; Gary Ruttenberg, 10/90, Robinson S. Broum, Jr. (Superior, 1/96), lot 285. (Total: 2 coins)
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5145 1800 S-203, R.3. Sharpness of VF 30, net VF 20. Dark-brown and
glossy with lovely, smooth surfaces. One minor scrape before Liberty's face, mid-field, (not the diagnostic die cut, which is lower), and a shallow dent below' and between ON of ONE on the reverse. Struck from a sharply clashed reverse die, with Liberty s bust and part of the date plainly visible through TES OF, again diagnostic to this variety.
Ex Robert VC Tut more , 8/77; Chuck Furjaruc ; John Sype, 4/91; James H. Goudge, 6/9 1; Don Valenziano, Jr.; Early American Coppers (4/92). lot 120.
Desirable Late Die State 1800 Sheldon-208 VF 30
5146 1800 S-208, R.3. Sharpness of VF 30, net VF 20. Glossy dark-olive
in color and with decent surfaces. The fields have some microscopic porosity, but one almost has to imagine that it’s there. Two dull scratches are located on the obverse, one down Liberty’s face and neck, hidden by the toning, and the other in the right field near the edge, again hidden by toning. The reverse is choice and free of all but tiny circulation marks. An exciting example of the late die state of this variety; in fact, it is tied for seventh finest known with six others according to Del N. Bland’s immense twelve-coin Condition Census. Furthermore, this is the plate coin for the late die state from William C. Noyes United States Large Cents 1793 - 1814 Ex: Dr. George P. French. 3/29; B. Max Mehl (FPL, 1929), lot 251; Henry A. Sternberg, 9/30; T. James Clark, 1944; B. Max Mehl; B. Max Mehl (MBS #112, 4/4 9), lot 233 6; Willard C. Blaisdell; William R. T. Smith; Early American Coppers (1/79), lot 109; G. Lee Kuntz (Superior Galleries, 10/91), lot 231; Robert E. Matthews (Matthews Money Tree Co.), 4/94.
5147 1800 S-209, R.3. Sharpness of VF 25, net Fine 15. Dark-brown and very slightly porous. Well struck from a late die state with heavy clash marks on the obverse below the ribbon. Clean rims and sur¬ faces for the grade.
Ex: Thomas D. Reynolds, 3/88; unknown intermediary ; McCauley- Grellman Auctions (1/97), lot 239.
5148 1800 S-211, R.3. Sharpness of VF 25, net VF 20. Medium choco¬ late-brown throughout, with clean surfaces save for a line of marks on Liberty’s neck and jaw. Later die state with the swelling noted in the obverse fields before Liberty’s face and the cracks well devel¬ oped. Close to the Condition Census, which extends to just 5 points above the net grade of this coin. An opportunity.
Ex. Fred H. Borcherdt, 6/91; Robinscm S. Brown, Jr. (Superior, 1/96), lot 294.
The Pierce-Sheldon-Smith-Brown S-2 1 2
5149 1800 S-2 12, R.3. Sharpness of AU 50, net XF 40. The surfaces
have light corrosion, mostly on the reverse, which is limited to small raised dark patches, accounting for the net grade. There is a silver-gray toning spot in the left obverse field, extending into the lower curls of Liberty. Identifiable by a small raised spot in the field before Liberty’s mouth, another below her jaw. All else is toned a dark-brown, even and pleasant. Struck a touch off-center with the reeding missing on the left side of the obverse, and weakening the tops of ERTY of LIBERTY. This particular coin is tied for fifth finest known with live others.
The curious die feature of the chips out of the die below the last two digits of the date is clear. In addition, this is the later die state with light obverse cracks from the rim to the top of Liberty’s ribbon, another from the rim below the Y of LIBERTY to Liberty’s fore¬ head, and another crack through her upper hair curls. The die lump has grown larger on her chest, as compared with the early die state. Curiously, the reverse die has several lumps as noted in the Noyes’ reference, and these were apparently caused by defective die steel (bubbles), which sank as more and more coins were struck. Several dies of this era produced lumps which tended to grow as more coins were struck, and this would make an interesting study.
Ex: C. David Pierce, 1945; Dr. William H. Sheldon, 1956; C. Douglas Smith, 1971; Robinson S. Brown, Jr. Collection (Superior, 9/86), lot 312; David Liljestrand, (Dave’s Coin and Stamp Co.); Chris Victor - M cCawley (CVM), 6/89; Robinson S. Brown, Jr. Collection (Superior, 1/ 96), lot 295.
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High Rarity 6 1800 NC-3 Fine 15 with Light Porosity
150 1800 NC-3, R.6. Sharpness of Fine 15 Lightly Porous, net VG 8.
The surfaces are lightly and uniformly porous. Toned a dark steel- brown with clean surfaces for the grade. Identifiable by a tiny mark just below Liberty’s ear, a tiny tick mark at the top of the B of LIB¬ ERTY, and on the reverse by a minute tick mark on the left ribbon end (noted here for future pedigree tracing). An impressive example of this sought-after rarity, of which perhaps 1 5 examples are known, this particular piece is tied for third finest known with one other example. The diagnostics of this variety, the Unfinished Ciphers and the Spike From the Top of I of AMERICA are clear to the unaided eye. This will certainly he a hotly contested lot in this important copper sale.
Ex: McCawley-Grellman (1/97), bt 235.
The Late Die State S-215 Ex: Downing-Smith-Paschal-Brown
5151 1801 S-215, R.5. Sharpness of VF 35, net VF 20. Medium-brown
color throughout and well struck with full detail on all the devices, despite the very late die state. There are some patches of porosity on the obverse, mostly in the right field and above Liberty. Apparently terminal die state, the obverse is cracked and swollen from the date through the lower curls, up to the rim behind the ribbon. On the reverse, severe clashing is noted from the bust, die cracks through TE of UNITED, two through AMERICA, another at the top of OF. What is most amazing of all is that a coin from such a late die state is so well preserved; in fact, this is tied for ninth finest known of the variety with one other piece. Furthermore, the pedigree is outstand¬ ing, with room for another name at the end.
Ex: Homer K. Downing; 1952 ANA (New Netherlands Coin Co., #38), lot 1879; M. L. Kaplan, 8/52; C. Douglas Smith; Dorothy Paschal, 3/77; Robinson S. Brown, Jr. (Superior, 1/96), lot 298.
The Rare Sheldon-218 Three Errors
5152 1801 3 Errors S-218, R.6. Sharpness of VG 7, net Good 4- LIB¬
ERTY placed far to the right — diagnostic. By far the rarer of the two obverses that were married to the famed “3 errors” reverse die. This particular coin has dark, nearly black patina, which has been scraped down with the resulting faint pinscratches that can be seen on the obverse and reverse. There is a rough patch before Liberty’s neck. Lighter brown on the devices and still very acceptable for this nearly impossible-to-locate variety.
Ex: Dr. Robert J . Shalowitz, 5/86; Wes A. Rasmussen; Early American Coppers (5/96), lot 155.
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High Grade 1801 S-224
5153 1801 S-224. R. 1. Sharpness of AU 50, net VF 30. Steel-blue in
the fields with lighter tan colors on the devices. Cleaned and profes¬ sionally retoned. There is a hidden rough area on Liberty, spread over her shoulder and hair curls nearby. Identifiable by a tiny edge clip on the rim just above the bust, and on the corresponding por¬ tion of the reverse. The diagnostic fraction spacing of 1 00 is bold. Early die state before the cracks appear on the reverse, but Liberty’s bust is clashed at the top of the reverse.
Ex: Dr. Ralph Chandler; Barney Bluestone #104, (12/48), lot 8; Willard C. Blaisdell; Lillian Willins; Early American Coppers (4/92), lot 132.
Lovely 1802 Sheldon-229 in VF 35
5 1 54 1802 S-229, R.3. Sharpness of VF 35, net VF 35. Bluntly struck on
the end of Liberty’s bust. Smooth, glossy surfaces with hints of blue and chocolate-brown. Middle die state with the crack through BERTY and clash marks below Liberty’s chin. On the reverse, the cracks are visible at the top of the legend. An impressive coin that will satisfy the most fastidious collector.
Ex: Dolloff Stamp and Coin Center; Jay M cCullock; Lillian Willins; Douglas F. Bird.
5155 1802 S-231, R.l. Sharpness of VF 25, net VF 20. A choice coin for
the grade, probably cleaned and retoned long ago, but not to its detriment. Late die state for the variety, with a strong obverse crack down through the R of LIBERTY, into the field before Liberty’s face toward the rim, and showing rim crumbling below the bust. On the reverse, there are cracks from the E of UNITED to the wreath, two through TE of STATES, and the dies are clashed. An impressive specimen that will elicit spirited bidding.
Ex Gilder Shop; unknown intermediary; Mid-American Rare Coin Auctions ( 1/90), lot 52.
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Choice 1802 Sheldon-232, T Over Y Variety
5156 1802 S-232, R.l. Sharpness of XF 40, net VF 30. A resplendent
coin with choice surfaces, light tan color and nearly blemish free. There is one minute rim mark above the B of LIBERTY, which serves to identify this as the Stickney coin. Struck from clashed dies and the diagnostic T over Y is clear with the aid of a glass. A com¬ mon variety, but unimprovable for the grade.
Ex: Matthew Adams Stickney (Henry Chapman, 3/07), lot 1530; Dr. Lewis H. Adler, Jr., (3/17); B. Max Mehl; unknown intermediary; Bowers and Merena (1/86), lot 2753; Walter Dudgeon; Early Copper Auction #9 (7/93) , lot 623.
5157 1802 S-235, R.3. Sharpness of VF 30, net VF 25. There is a small, shallow planchet defect on Liberty’s neck. Light-tan with some darker patches in the fields. A scarce variety, well struck overall, but a touch blunt at the center of the obverse. Clashed reverse die, espe¬ cially below the wreath.
Ex: Henry C. Hines; Barney Bluestone M.B.S. #100, (2/48) , lot 751; Willard C. Blaisdell; Lillian Willins; Early American Coppers (4/92), lot 143.
5158 1802 S-237, R.2, sharpness of VF 30, net VF 20, with some blunt striking on Liberty and on the right half of the reverse, late die state, Ex: McCawley-Grellman Auctions (1/9 6), lot 232; 1802 S-241, R.l, sharpness of VF 25, net VF 25, choice light tan color, one small spot before Liberty’s eye, Ex: Larry Camp, 7/80; Jim McGuigan; and an 1803 S-246, R.3, sharpness of VF 25, net Fine 12, medium- brown with several scratches on Liberty, and the reverse rim break over STA of STATES, Ex: Frank H. Masters, Jr.; Rare Coin Company of America (5/71), lot 157; R. E. Naftzger, Jr.; Early American Coppers (5/90), lot 67. (Total: 3 coins)
5159 1802 NC-1, R.5. Sharpness of Fine 12, net Good 6. The surfaces are porous and the coin has been cleaned to an unnatural light tan. Nevertheless, the diagnostic die crack through Liberty’s ear and bust is discernable, and the reverse is less porous so the incomplete rib¬ bon loops are clear. Rated a high R.5 and seldom found in any grade, making this an opportunity for the advanced collector.
Ex: Bill Barnes (Collector's Coin Shoppe), 10/92; unknown intermedi¬ ary; McCawley-Grellman Auction ( 1/97), lot 247 .
5160 1803 S-249, R.2. Sharpness of VF 25, net VF 20. Choice medium- brown with clean surfaces and rims. Another problem-free example that will never need to be upgraded unless a Condition Census coin is available. The corrected fraction is sharp to the unaided eye, as are the mumps under Liberty’s chin.
Ex: Purchased at the Long Beach Convention, 6/82.
5161 1803 S-250, R.3. Sharpness of VF 30, net VF 30. Light tan and choice for the grade, well centered and struck too, with only a few handling marks visible in the obverse fields. Problem-free surfaces which make this coin particularly desirable.
Ex: Douglas F. Bird; Jeffrey Oliphant; Early American Coppers (5/90), lot 68.
5162 1803 S-253, R.2. Sharpness of VF 25, net VF 25. Medium to light brow'll in color with choice surfaces. Identifiable by a shallow pit mid-field between Liberty’s nose and mouth. Late die state with the crack from the rim through the bust to the rim above, additional cracks through STATE and another below. Worth a strong bid.
F.x Robert J . Kissner; Stack \ (f 475), lot 372; Douglas I Bird. Jiick H Robinson (Superior, 1/89), lot 56l , Wes A Rasmussen. Earls American Coppers (4/94), lot 284
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5163 1803 S-258, R.l. Sharpness of VF 35, net VF 30. Medium to dark- steel color evenly distributed throughout. Although a common vari- ety, this would make an excellent choice to represent the large frac¬ tion style. Smooth, glossy fields, with scarcely a nick to note, one trivial tick mark is seen over the point of the last A of AMERICA on the rim.
Ex: Early Copper Auction #9 (7/93) , lot 6 32.
5164 1803 S-259, R.3. Sharpness of Fine 15, net Fine 12. Medium-brown and better than average for the grade. Bluntly struck, with some weakness in Liberty’s curls and the reverse leaves.
Ex: John Schoentag; McCavuley-Grellman Auctions (1 196) , lot 243.
Nearly Condition Census 1803 Sheldon-265
5165 1803 S-265, R.3. Sharpness of VF 25, net VF 20. The Large Date, Large Fraction variety. Dark steel-brown fields, with lighter devices. Minor handling marks are noted on Liberty’s shoulder, the rims and fields are clean for the grade. Bluntly struck on the lower left obverse, and on the upper left of the reverse, due to the late die state, with ST AT fairly weak. The balance of the coin is well struck. Nearly, and in fact perhaps should be, included in the Condition Census for the variety of the top twelve coins.
Ex: Darwin B. Palmer, Jr.; unknown intermediary; M cCawley- Grellman Auctions ( 1 196) , lot 249 .
5166 1804 S-266a, R.2. Sharpness of VG 8, net VG 7. The surfaces are a touch rough, but the coin has good, natural color and is pleasant overall. There is a scratch through the R of LIBERTY and two rim marks near the top, on the reverse there are three small rim marks over STATES. Early die state, before the rim breaks formed.
Ex: Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz, 1/89.
5167 1804 S-266c, R.2. Sharpness of Fine 12, net VG 8. Lightly bur¬ nished on the obverse to reduce the porosity. Dark steel-brown color with lighter devices on the obverse, more even on the reverse with uniformly dark surfaces. Identifiable by a shallow scrape con¬ necting the upright of the U of UNITED to the center of the 1 in the denominator.
Ex: Randle Fairchild; Dr. Phillip W. Ralls; Early American Coppers (4194), lot 292.
5168 1806 S-270, R.l. Sharpness of VF 25, net VF 20. Choice olive- brown with smooth fields and a sharp strike. The are some faint ver¬ tical scratches on Liberty, but no other problems worthy of note.
Ex: Arthur A. Grosso; Stack’s (11/50), lot 750; Willard C. Blaisdell; Lillian Willins; Early American Coppers (4/92) , lot 169.
5169 1807 “Comet” Variety, S-271, R.l. Sharpness of Fine 15, net Fine 15. A choice and pleasing coin for the grade with smooth surfaces and excellent color. The “Comet” is bold, and the other smaller comets are clear too, but the crack across Liberty’s neck has not yet formed.
Ex: McCawley-Grellman Auction (1/96), lot 260.
Rare 1807/6 Small Overdate, Small Fraction Sheldon-272
5170 1807/6 Small 7, S-272, R.5. Sharpness of Good 4, net Fair 2. One
of the most popular and expensive of the Guide Book varieties, and always in feverish demand. This particular coin has smooth surfaces, hut has a rather unfortunate crescent shaped dig on Liberty’s chin up to her nose and into the field below. There is also a dent along the lower obverse rim, which includes part of 18 of the date, and the corresponding portion of the reverse is worn away. Better than it sounds, and the diagnostics of the variety are bold.
Ex: Dan Demeo; Early American Coppers (4/94), lot 296.
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Rare 1807/6 Small 7, Blunt 1 Cent
5171 1807/6 Small 7, S-272, R.5. Sharpness of VG 8, net Good 4.
Struck on a uniformly porous planchet. An even finer example of this rare late-date Draped Bust cent. Only a few dozen of this popu- lar variety are known to exist, and most, like this piece, show exten¬ sive porosity and wear. The last few letters in LIBERTY and the let¬ tering on the right side of the reverse are most affected by the sur¬ face roughness and an old, curved scratch is visible through the 18 in the date from the base of the bust. Both the details on Liberty’s hair and on the wreath are quite sound, and the overdate feature is clear, even to the naked eye.
51 i 2 1807/6 Large 7, S-273, R.l. Sharpness of AU 55, net AU 50.
Lightly cleaned long ago, and nicely retoned with tawny-brown patina and hints of olive and blushes of mulberry hues. The fields retain all of the mint luster, and are undisturbed by the past 190 years. Identifiable by a nearly horizontal, almost imperceptible mark in the left field and a similarly small mark on Liberty’s cheek. Boldly struck throughout, the only weakness is on the lower right leaves of the right branch. Although a common variety, this particular coin is noted in William C. Noyes United States Large Cents 1793 - 1814 Condition Census as Mint State 60 as the French-Sloss-R.E. Naftzger coin, and may qualify at that level. Whatever the grade, this coin will be highly valued by any collector or dealer who has
easure to own h- Late die state, with the rim break over STA of STATES.
Ex: Dr. James O. Sloss, 9/58; R. E. Naftzger, Jr.; Early American Coppers (4/8 9), lot 160.
5175 1807 S-2 / 4, R.5. Sharpness of VF 20, net Fine 1 5. Dark olive-brown
with light porosity noted. Well struck and centered, and an early die state with swelling on STA of STATES, but not on OF when this coin was manufactured. Free of distracting marks or bumps, fcx: Early American Coppers (4/ 94), lot 297.
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The Proskey-Hines-Sheldon-Naftzger S-278
1174 1808 S-278, R.2. Sharpness of XF 45, net XF 40. The net grade is
slightly reduced because of blunt striking at the tops of D STATES OF on the reverse. Struck from worn dies with the obverse rim beveled. Toned a gorgeous light chocolate-brown, with darker high- points on the devices. An exceptional coin for the grade in the color category. The obverse does have faint hairline scratches, visi¬ ble with the aid of a glass, near the first four stars, a vertical scratch on Liberty’s cheek, other much fainter ones on her face in curls. One unimportant spot is noted on the rim near the eleventh star. On the reverse, there are no unexpected distractions, and the rims are a delight on both sides, without marks or bumps. Certainly one of the many highlights of the MacDonald Collection, and worth a strong premium for the color.
Ex: David Proskey; Henry C. Hines; Dr. William Sheldon, (4172); R. E. Naftzger, Jr.; Early American Coppers (4192) , lot 163.
Choice VF 30 1809 Sheldon-280
475 1809 S-280, R.2. Sharpness of VF 30, net VF 25. Medium-brown
and pleasing in the color department. Bluntly struck on the left obverse stars, the balance of the devices are reasonably full and complete. There are no significant handling marks, with clean rims, fields, and devices for the date. The usual light die crack through the eleventh- star is present. It is difficult to find this date with good surfaces.
Ex: Richard A. Winter holder; Early American Coppers (4/85), lot 270; Robert E. Matthews (Superior Galleries, 5/89), lot 494; Robert E. Matthews, 1/90.
'176 1810 S-283, R.2. Sharpness of VF 25, net VF 25. Some bluntness in
the center of the obverse and upper reverse from striking. Dark- brown and pleasing for the grade, and struck on a decent planchet. Clean fields and devices.
Ex: John Schoentag; McCawley-Grellman Auctions (1/ 96), lot 274.
The Third Finest Known 181 1/10 Sheldon-286
5177 181 1/0 S-286, R.3. Sharpness of nearly Mint State 60, net AU 50.
The third finest known of the variety behind the slightly better James A. Stack coin, and the R. E. Naftzger, Jr., coin. Boldly struck on Liberty, with medallic curls, and about half of the stars showing full radial lines. Dark-brown and even throughout in color, with ample original mint surface remaining in the fields. One patch of raised corrosion is noted surrounding the AM of AMERICA. Only the uppermost hair strands show evidence of rub, but there is not enough to warrant the description of circulation. One of the high¬ lights of the McDonald Collection and worth a strong bid.
Ex: Henry C. Miller; Thomas L. Elder (4/17), lot 813; Henry Chapman; George H. Hall; Stack’s (5/45), lot 230; James Kelly F.P.L’s 1946; Celina Coin Co. (Ted and Carl Brandts), M.B.S. #21 (3/47), lot 2045; Rodney T. Grove; Robert Nofal and Lewis Kling; Cape Kennedy Medals, (7/76), lot 45; Joe Stuller; Jim Leeuw, 1 /97,- Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz, 1/97; Denis W. Loring, 1/97.
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Delightful 1811 Sheldon-287 AU 55
5178 1811 S-287, R.2. Sharpness of AU 55, net XF 45. Dark-brown,
nearly black, in fact, in color. Struck on a slightly porous planchet, with surface roughness visible with a glass. A bit rougher on the reverse. However, some of the original mint luster is present, and there is virtually no wear on the devices. Well struck on the right side, with most of the stars showing their radial lines, and sharp and full on all of Liberty’s curls, weaker on the left, with the stars gener¬ ally flat. Still a top-notch example of this scarce date, and one that is seldom found anywhere in this grade range.
Ex: Peter Boisvert, 5/90; Del N. Bland; Dr. Philip W. Ralls; Superior Galleries (9/93), lot 120; Dr. Philip W. Ralls, 3/95; Del N. Bland, 3/95; Robert W. Everett (Classical American Coins); M cCawley- Grellman Auctions (8/95), lot 192.
5179 1812 S-288, R.3. Sharpness of XF 40, net VF 25. Choice light-
brown in color with clean fields and devices, however, there are sev¬ eral shallow rim marks, especially on the reverse above STATES accounting for the net grade. Well struck at the centers, but most of the stars are flat.
Ex: Bowers and M erena (11/86), lot 2818; unknown intermediary; McCawley 'Grellman Auctions ( 1/97), lot 272.
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5182 1813 S-292, R.2. Sharpness of AU 55, net VF 25. Moderately
porous on both sides, but Liberty’s portrait and curls are free of this annoyance. There is a double profile on Liberty, and the coin is rel¬ atively free of circulation marks and abrasions. Original luster remains in the fields, this is another one of those difficult to evalu¬ ate coppers that make large cent collecting so challenging. Certainly one to be viewed carefully by prospective bidders, the porosity is a problem, but doesn’t drive one into the bushes like oth¬ ers would with more granularity.
Ex: McCawley 'Grellman Auctions (1/ 95), lot 1 96.
High Grade 1814 Sheldon-294 With a Reverse Spot
5183 1814 S-294, R.l. Sharpness of AU 55 Corrosion Spot, net XF 45.
Choice on the obverse with dark-chocolate color throughout; how¬ ever, there is a shallow corrosion spot on the reverse surrounding NT of CENT, and other smaller spots on the wreath or in the field within the wreath. Lustrous and still pleasing as an example of the Crosslet 4 variety.
Ex: McCawley 'Grellman Auctions (8/95), lot 276.
5184 1816 N-2, R.l. Sharpness of Mint State 60 Brown, net AU 55. The
is some blunt striking in the area of the forelock. Lustrous in the fields, sharply struck on the right side of the obverse, weaker on the left.
Ex: Douglas F. Bird, 1/94.
5180 1812 S-289, R.l. Sharpness of VF 20, net VF 20. Dark-brown and
glossy, with some reddish corrosion on Liberty, hidden by the dark toning. Minor rim marks on both sides, and light scrapes on Liberty’s face and chest. Struck from clashed dies and rather pleas¬ ant for a Classic Head large cent.
Ex: Jim McGuigan.
Lustrous 1812 Sheldon-291, Tied for Third Finest Known
5181 1812 S-291, R.2. Sharpness of Mint State 60 Brown, net AU 50.
A golden-tan lustrous coin that is well struck. A glass will locate a minute rim tick above Liberty, and a faint pinscratch or two, but th ese are very trivial. This coin is tied for third finest known with six nrhers, placing it well up in the Condition Census for the vari- etv A glorious example that is worthy of the finest collection.
Ex Superior Galleries (5/92), lot 509; Jeff Isaac; Bowers and M erena t i/94i lot 1164. unknown intermediary; M cCawley 'Grellman
Lustrous 1816 N-2 Randall Hoard Variety
M Si 1816 N-2, R.l. Sharpness of Mint State 61, net Mint State 60 Some blunt striking characteristics on Liberty’s forelock. Some orig inal red remains in the fields on this coin that possesses much eye appeal. One field mark under the seventh star.
Ex: Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz, 4/88.
5186 1816 N-3, R.4. Sharpness of VF 30, net VF 25. Dark steel-hrowr
with minor circulation marks in the fields, hut no rim problems. 4 scarce variety.
Ex: McCawley 'Grellman MBS (5/95), lot 146.
5187 1816 N-6 1/2, R.2. Sharpness of AU 50, net AU 50. Partial douhli profile on the jaw and front line of the neck. An impressive coir that boasts most of the original luster and some mint color. Tht i II • r',ns and devices reflect few marks, and this coin has beet vse preserved. There are some minor rough patches on and neai t u wreath on the reverse, and these may need some attention.
M Andrus; The United States Com Company (1/15). lo DL- M • Hussey; New Netherlands Com Co. #54, (4/6 0). lot 14^ K. E. Naftzger, Jr. ; Early American Coppers (4/89), lot 172
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88 1816 N-8, R.l. Sharpness of XF 40, net XF 40. Dark steebbrown
and glossy. Better-than-average surfaces with only minor signs of contact. Rim breaks near stars nine to ten, and eleven to twelve.
Ex: Clinton Hollins; Jack H. Robinson (Superior, 1/8 9), lot 663; Dennis M endelson (Superior Galleries, 2/91), lot 212; Walter Dudgeon; Early Copper Auction #7 ( 1 193 ) , lot 143.
The Macallister-Hussey-Smith-Halpern-Naftzger
1817 N-3
.89 1817 N-3 1/4, R.2. Sharpness of Mint State 61 Red and Brown,
net Mint State 61. The mouse top is just beginning, one of the so- called “peeking mouse” examples, which is nearly as good as a Peking duck. The surfaces retain faded red luster, perfectly balanced on both sides. Free of annoying contact marks, this coin has changed little since the day it was made. Ever so slightly weak on the upper curl of Liberty, and below the L in the headband. Boldly struck at the centers, with the stars drawn from die wear, and rim crumbling noted on both the obverse and reverse. A simply stun- ning coin with a pedigree to match.
Ex: James A. Macallister; Frank Hussey; New Netherlands Coin Co. # 54 (4/60), lot 1496; C. Douglas Smith; Herman Halpern (Stack’s, 3/88), lot 304; Anthony Terranova, 3/88; R. E. Naftzger, Jr., Early American Coppers (4/89) , lot 191 .
Radiant 1817 N-5
90 1817 N-5, R.3. Sharpness of AU 55, net AU 55. Mottled tan to
brown on both sides, with hints of original color atop the lustrous fields. Only the slightest trace of rub on the highest elevations of Liberty’s curls from Mint State, but the surfaces and appearance retain the original bloom.
Ex: McCawley'Grellman Auctions (1/97), lot 284.
Glossy and Smooth 1817 N-6
5191 1817 N-6, R.l. Sharpness of Mint State 60 Brown, net Mint State
60. Bluish-tan with luster in the fields. Fully struck with all of the stars showing at least part of their radial lines. An impressive exam- pie of this common variety.
Ex: Douglas F. Bird.
Ex: Norweb 1817 N-8
5192 1817 N-8, R.l. Sharpness of AU 55, net AU 55. From the Norweb
Collection. Glorious brown to tan color, lustrous, and boldly struck. There is a very minor low spot in the field between the fourth and fifth stars, and hidden pinscratches in the left obverse field, with others around the date. Middle die state with the appearance of the flat mouse just starting, it looks like maybe the mouse has come and gone and left something atop Liberty. A really beautiful coin in every way and certain to please.
Ex: E. David Pierce; Numismatic Gallery; R. E. Naftzger, Jr.; Abe Kosoff (4/5 6), lot 149; Mrs. R. Henry Norweb ( Bowers and M erena, 11/88), lot 2865; Chris Victor -McCawley (CVM), Early American Coppers (4/89), lot 195; Walter Dudgeon; McCawley'Grellman Auctions (7/94), lot 15.
5193 1817 N-14, R.L Sharpness of Mint State 63 Red and Brown, net Mint State 62. Blunt striking on the upper hair of Liberty, as usually seen, and with a few small and unimportant carbon spots. Boldly struck and pleasing in every way.
Ex: McCawley'Grellman Auctions (1/96) , lot 299.
5194 1818 N'l, R.L Sharpness of XF 45, net XF 45. A glass will locate a few marks from brief circulation, but really acceptable surfaces and color for the grade, and without the annoying spots so often seen. Ex: Chris Victor 'McCawley (CVM), 2/92; Joe Dooley; McCawley' Grellman Auctions (i/97), lot 294-
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Rare 1818 N-4
5195 1818 N-4, R.4. Sharpness of Fine 15, net VG 10. Medium to dark-
brown in color with some surface problems from porosity, especially on the reverse. Identifiable by a pit under Liberty’s chin, and rough, porous surfaces on the lower reverse. Cleaned and retoned. A decid¬ edly scarce issue that is difficult to find any better than this.
Ex: March Wells, Jr., 7/95.
Golden 1818 N-6 1/2 Delight
5196 1818 N-6 1/2, R. 1. Sharpness of Mint State 60, net Mint State 60.
Double profile at the nostril, on the jaw and on the lower line of the bust. A golden-tan delight with splendid surfaces and mark-free devices. The only possible complaint is a minor spot on Liberty’s cheek. A common variety, even in Mint State, but few could boast the color and appeal offered here.
Ex: Alfred Bonard; Numismatic Enterprises (2/68), lot 104; Jack Collins (Bowers and Ruddy Galleries, 1/83), lot 571; Robinson S. Brown, Jr. (Superior Galleries, 9/86), 496; G. Lee Kuntz (Superior Galleries, 10/91), lot 350; Don Valenziano, Jr., Early American Coppers (4/92), lot 194.
The French- Wurtzbach-DeVore- Wyatt- Halpern- Mendelson 1818 N-9
5197 1818 N-9, R.2. Sharpness of XF 45, net XF 45. Beautiful color ani
choice surfaces, a glass will locate three minor spots on the obverse one between the first two stars, one on Liberty’s chin, and the las on the rim below the last star. No spots are located on the reverse All is boldly struck and pleasing. A grand pedigree to this specimen and a glance will tell all, for it is a special coin.
Ex: Dr. George P. French, 3/29; B. Max Mehl, F.P.L., (1929), lo 406; Carl Wurtzbach; Harry DeVore; Russell Wyatt (Superio Galleries, 9/85), lot 414; Herman Halpern (Stack's, 3/ 88), lot 359 Dennis M endelson (Superior Galleries, 2/91), lot 265; Walter Dudgeon (McCawley-Grellman Auction, 7/94) , lot 28.
5198 1818 N-10, R.l. Sharpness of Mint State 62 Red and Brown, ne Mint State 62. Mostly red with some fading on both sides. A radian and exciting specimen for the advanced collector of this commoi hoard coin. The surfaces are spot-free, and the rims, fields, am devices show little evidence of any contact whatsoever. Certain! one of the better survivors of the Randall Hoard.
Ex: David Bland, Jr., Galleries; Myles Z. Gerson; Dr. Robert J Shalowitz; C. Douglas Smith; Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz, 2/74; Jerry A Bobbe; C. Douglas Smith, 2/75; Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz, 12/77; C Douglas Smith; Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz, 4/88.
5199 1819/8 N-2, R.l. Sharpness of AU 50, net AU 50. Choice am glossy throughout, with lovely tan color. There is one tiny, raise spot on the reverse below the N of CENT. Nice, original color.
Ex: Early Copper Auction #9 (7/93), lot 653.
5200 1819 N-3, R.3. Sharpness of VF 35, net VF 35. Medium-brown oi both sides with several unimportant darker spots, not raised o annoying, comparatively speaking. Above ONE on the reverse ther appear some light pinscratches in the shape of a primitive bar-b-que Ex: McCawley-Grellman Auctions #9 (7/93) , lot 653.
1819 N-5 Tied For Seventh Finest Known
5201 1819 N'5> R.3. Sharpness of XF 45, net XF 40. Tied for sevend
lnest known with several others. Light tan on most of the coin, bu souk red corrosion areas are noted surrounding the date am 1 crty, and the stars on the right. Similar on the reverse, with mor mottled colors overall. Boldly struck and still quite eye-appealing to Me variety, and apparently unknown in true Mint State tx: McCawley-Grellman Auctions ( 1/96) , |()f 3/S
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Appealing 1820 N-12 in Mint State 61
102 1819 N-8, R.l. Sharpness of Mint State 60, net Mint State 60.
Choice and lustrous for the grade, with smooth, unblemished fields and devices. Most of the stars are flat on the left side through the top of the coin, but Liberty is bold. There are some trivial contact marks at the center of the reverse, and a spot is noted near the U of UNITED on the rim. Identifiable by a small planchet defect through ME of AMERICA.
Ex: Evan Kopald; Early American Auction #7 (1/93), lot 159.
5205 1820 N-12, R.2. Sharpness of Mint State 61, net Mint State 61.
Tied for fourth finest known with several others. There is a small planchet lamination at the ninth star. Outstanding luster, color, and surfaces. Frankly, this coin has extraordinary eye appeal and even though common in Mint State, it should bring a substantial premium over less appealing examples.
Ex: Purchased in Milwaukee in 9/92 by Thomas D. Reynolds; Early American Coppers (4/94) , lot 337.
A Select Randall Hoard 1819 Newcomb-9
103 1819 N-9, R.l. Sharpness of Mint State 60 Brown, net Mint State
60. Broken out of an NGC holder where it was graded Mint State 64 Brown. The surfaces are choice for the grade, with full luster and hints of faded red in the fields. One of the better Randall Hoard sur- vivors to come down to us.
Ex: Robert D. Rector; Bowers and Merena (9/9 2), lot 108; Thomas D. Reynolds, 11/93.
04 1820/19 N-2, R.2. Sharpness of AU 50, net XF 45. Faded red on the
obverse and a bit more tan color on the reverse. Identifiable by a small mark in the upper curls above ER of LIBERTY, and a field mark between the second star and Liberty’s mouth, accounting for the phrase “I PE” for Ice Pick Effect. An extremely pretty cent even with the minute marks.
Ex: Fred Sweeney Rare Coins; Gordon ] .Wrubel (12/75), C. Douglas Smith, 5/83; R. E. Naftzger, Jr.; Early American Coppers (4/89), lot 227.
5206 1820 N'14, R-5. Sharpness of Fine 15, net VG 10. Slightly bent,
and with light porosity on both sides. There is a faint scratch from the tip of Liberty’s nose into the field, and on the reverse additional scratches below CENT. A very rare variety that is seldom found in any grade.
Ex: Early American Coppers (5/96), lot 203.
Doctored, But Carefully So, 1821 Newcomb- 1
5207 1821 N-l, R.l. Sharpness of XF 45 Burnished, net VF 30. This
cent had the sharpness of Extremely Fine but the upper hair and forelock have been expertly tooled, the fields on both sides have been scraped down and the coin has been burnished. Attractive to the naked eye with the appearance of a higher grade. Medium dark reddish steel-brown. This fabled coin has an illustrious pedigree and certainly has the appearance of a higher grade, it’s only when a mag¬ nifying loupe is applied that the truth is revealed.
Ex: Barney Bluestone M.B.S. #68, (4142), lot 1534 as “Unc artificial reddish brown color. Resembles a Proof;’’ Floyd T. Starr (Stack's, 6/84) , lot 142; Dr. Thomas S. Chalkley (Superior Galleries, 1/90), lot 617; Walter Dudgeon; M cCawley-Grellman Auctions (7/94) , lot 48.
5208 1821 N-2, R.l. Sharpness of VF 25, net VF 25. Dark steel-brown
with olive highlights. Average handling marks for the grade, but no rim or spotting problems. A scarce date.
Ex: Hauser’s Coin and Stamp.
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Stunning and Gorgeous 1822 Newcomb-4 in Mint State 61
5209 1822 N-4, R.2. Sharpness of Mint State 61 Brown, net Mint State
61. Tied with several others as the sixth finest known for the vari¬ ety. A stunning coin that boasts light-brown and glossy color with hints of bluish toning near the devices. The surfaces are choice for the grade, with few disturbances visible, even with a glass. Boldly struck on Liberty, and most of the stars are full. Identifiable by a toning spot below Liberty’s ear. This is certainly one of the most beautiful 1822 cents in existence, and with a pedigree to match.
Ex: J. Paul Scheetz, 8/76; Del N. Bland ; Jerry A. Bobbe, 8/76; C. Douglas Smith, 5/83; R. E. Naftzger, Jr.; Early American Coppers (4/89), lot 253.
5210 1822 N-7, R 4- Sharpness of VF 30, net VF 20. Average on the obverse, but there is raised corrosion on the reverse. A scarce and desirable variety with an illustrious pedigree. Identifiable by two tiny marks, one just above the O of ONE, the other above the last A of AMERICA. Dark-brown and well balanced overall.
Ex: ). C. Morganthau and Co. #368, (1 1/36), lot 377; Floyd T. Starr (Stack’s, 12/84), lot 1623; Wes A. Rasmussen; Early American Coppers (5/96), lot 207.
52 1 1 1822 N-8, R.4. Sharpness of XF 45, net VF 25. Cleaned and retoned with dark-brown fields now and whispers of lighter colors near the devices. Faint pin scratches are noted in the left obverse field, espe¬ cially near Liberty’s face. Scarce and difficult to find this nice.
Ex: Jerry Cohen; Edward H. Schwartz; A. Kosoff (10/61), lot 510; C. Douglas Smith, 5/83; R. E. Naftzger, Jr.; Early American Coppers (5/90), lot 117; James Roecker; Early American Copper Auction #11 (1/94), lot 300.
Magnificent 1822 N-ll
5212 1822 N-ll, R.l. Sharpness of AU 55, net AU 55. Another stun-
nmy and beautiful coin, light medium-brown in color, with hints of blue near the devices. Free of annoying spots or problems. Identifiable by a riny mark on the lower upright serif of the E of ONE Struck from slightly rusted dies with tiny lumps noted on Liberty, her curb and throat. An exceptional coin with a wonderful pedigree.
hr K P Austin Alan Bro tman; Dr Robert J. Shalowitz; C. Douglas smith (5/83), R h Naftzger, Jr , Early American Coppers (5/90), lot II 8
5213 1823 Restrike. Sharpness of XF 45, net XF 45. Medium-brown and without significant after striking problems. The dies have really seen better days, now exhibiting rust and cracks and numerous rim breaks. Filed down on the rim breaks, both obverse and reverse.
Ex: Michael M cNaney; John S. Ashby, Jr., (Ashby’s Best Coppers, 3/82); Larry Knee; Early American Coppers (4/93), lot 95.
5214 1823 N-2, R.2. Sharpness of VF 30, net VF 20. Minor rim mark near the last obverse star, dark-brown in color and well struck. Scarce and desirable. Later die state with the rim breaks noted above stars five and six. Trivial marks on Liberty’s face. .
Ex: Robinson, Victor^McCawley 2/87; Joe Dooley; McCawley - Grellman Auctions ( 1/97) , lot 318.
Scarce 1824 N-2 in High Grade
5215 1824 N-2, R.l. Sharpness of AU 55, net XF 45. Cleaned and
recolored now with some mottled shades of brown on the obverse and reverse. Overall, still very nice, with excellent surfaces and no significant problems. A coin that could be retoned by someone knowledgeable in such acts.
Ex: Consignment K, Brooklyn, New York, (Stack’s, 2/38), lot 922; Willard C. Bhisdell, 9/76; R. E. Naftzger, Jr.; Lillian Willins; Early American Coppers (4/92) , lot 217.
5216 1826 N-l, R.2. Sharpness of XF 45, net XF 40. Medium to dark- brown in color and well struck. Smooth even wear, and average field marks for the grade.
Ex: Harry DeVore; Russell Wyatt (Superior Galleries, 9/85), lot 497; Robert E. Matthews (Superior Galleries 5/89), lot 646; Walter Dudgeon; M cCawley 'Grellman Auctions (7/94), lot 70.
5217 1826 N-4, R.2. Sharpness of AU 55, net AU 50. Cleaned and recol¬ ored with hints of sea-green and blue in the fields, but mostly brown. Ample luster remains to dazzle the eye. An appealing and beautiful coin.
Ex: M cCawley 'Grellman Auctions ( 1/ 96) , lot 35 6.
5218 1826 N-4, R.2. Sharpness of AU 55, net XF 45. Reduced by some surface marks and a few raised spots, one on Liberty’s neck. Hairlines are noted in the fields, but still eye-appealing. Scarce.
Ex: McCawley-Grellman Auctions (1/95) , lot 472.
5219 1826 N-5, R.l. Sharpness of XF 45, net XF 40. Dark-brown to black with not perfectly smooth surfaces. Struck from clashed dies.
Ex: Superior Galleries (i/90), lot 662; Walter Dudgeon; M cCawley ~ Grellman Auctions (7/94) , lot 73.
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Choice 1826 N-9 in AU 55
Beautiful 1827 N-l 1 Cent in MS 60
5220 1826 N-9, R.3. Sharpness of AU 55, net AU 55. Another impres¬
sive coin that 'ooasts light-brown color and choice surfaces. Struck slightly off-center toward 2 o’clock on the obverse. Boldly impressed with each star showing full radial lines and every curl on Liberty is sharp and crisp. A lustrous beauty which is identifiable by a trivial spot between the left ribbon ends. The pedigree further enhances this one.
Ex: Homer K. Downing, 4/48; Willard C. Blaisdell, 9/76; R. E. Naftzger, Jr.; Myles Z. Gerson; Del N . Bland; Dr. Robert J. Shalowi tz, 3/84; R- E. Naftzger, Jr.; Early American Coppers (4/89), lot 279.
Lovely 1827 N-5 in Mint State 60
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5221 1827 N-5, R.2. Sharpness of Mint State 60, net Mint State 60.
Very choice for the grade, with light-brown color on both sides and well preserved throughout. Well struck, with each star showing tull radial lines, and no sign of weakness anywhere. An impressive example, with an impressive pedigree. Tied for second finest known with several others, and certainly worth a premium for the choice color and surfaces.
Ex: Howard R. Newcomb; J.C. Morgenthau & Co, #461 (5/45), lot 585; Floyd T. Starr; 1949 ANA (Numismatic Gallery, M.B.S. #56), lot 1621; Judge Thomas L. Gaskill; New Netherlands Coin Company #50, (12/57), lot 1477; Jxster L. Greenwood; W. E. Johnson, F.P.L. #114, (8/67), lot BL 15; Jack Collins, 8/75; Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz; unknown intermediary; Superior Galleries (9/85), lot 511; Douglas F. Bird, 1/93.
5222 1827 N-7, R.3. Sharpness of AU 50, net AU 50. Dark-brown and pleasing to the eye, with smooth fields and well struck devices. There are some minor surfaces scrapes and pinscratches, mostly con¬ fined to the obverse, and a small patch of corrosion on the reverse rim between AM of AMERICA. Scarce and desirable in this grade. Ex: Christian M. Peterson, 1958; Hollinbeck Coin Co. (Art Kagin, Kagin’s Numismatic Auctions #340, 1/86) , lot 5462; March Wells, Jr., 4/95.
5223 1827 N-10, R.5. Sharpness of VG 8, net VG 8. Medium-brown in color and with average surfaces. There are some trivial faint pin scratches on the reverse, surrounding ONE, and minor erosion is noted in the fields, with one small rim mark near star ten. Decidedly rare in any grade, and seldom offered.
Ex: Early American Coppers (5/96), lot 224 .
5224 1827 N-ll, R.l. Sharpness of MS 60 Brown, net MS 60. Choice
and lustrous for the grade, the surfaces reflect few signs of handling, and the color is outstanding. Boldly struck and free of annoying spots or other distractions.
Ex: C. Douglas Smith, 5/83; R. E. Naftzger, Jr.; Early American Coppers (4/89), lot 287 .
Late Die State 1827 N-l 2 in Fine 12
5225 1827 N-l 2, R.5. Sharpness of Fine 12, net VG 8. Dark-brown in
the fields of the obverse, lighter on the devices. The reverse is simi¬ lar, but there are several small spots of raised corrosion. Late die state with the sharp crack through the 18 of the date to Liberty’s ear. Nearly in the Condition Census for the variety, and may actual¬ ly qualify at that level.
Ex: John C. Morton, 3/85; Jack H. Robinson (Superior Galleries, 1/89), lot 866; Robinson S. Brown, Jr. (Superior Stamp and Coin Co., 1/96), lot 531.
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The Blaisdell, Naftzger, Brown 1828 N-l
5226 1828 N-l, R.l. Sharpness of MS 60 Brown, net AU 55. Another
exceptional middle date, light-tan in color with ample luster on both sides, however, there is a raised red patch of corrosion on the lower obverse and a bit worse on the upper reverse. Nevertheless, tied for sixth finest known with four others, and an important coin for the variety collector. Well struck and from a later die state with a light crack through the lower reverse legend.
Ex: Stack’s (4/42), lot 88; Willard C. Blaisdell, 9/76; R. E. Naftzger, Jr.; Early American Coppers (4/89), lot 289; Robinson S. Brown, Jr. (Superior, 1/96), lot 532.
5227 1828 N-2, R 1. Sharpness of XF 40, net VF 35. Medium-brown with darker fields and lighter devices, there is a small dark area on Liberty’s bust. On the reverse there is a rim mark above the R of AMERICA.
Ex: Kingswood Galleries M.B.S. (10/ 90), lot 6 178; Joe Dooley; McCawley-Grellman Auctions ( 1 /9 7) , lot 349.
5228 1828 N-3, R.2. Sharpness of AU 50, net XF 40. Cleaned and retoned to a tawny-brown with olive highlights on Liberty. Boldly struck and still pleasing. Two small planchet laminations are noted between stars seven and nine near the rim.
Ex: Early American Coppers (5/9 0), lot 143.
5229 1828 N-5, R.2. Sharpness of AU 55 Lightly Burnished Obverse, net XF 45. The obverse probably had some spots which were burnished off, and the slightly disturbed fields are noted just past the date, and in scattered areas of the fields. Nice color and surfaces otherwise.
Ex: Abe Kosoff; Bowers and M erena (1 1/85), lot 17 9; Dr. Thomas S. Chalkley (Superior Galleries, 1/90), lot 688; Walter Dudgeon; McCawley-Grellman Auctions (7/94) , lot 89.
5230 1828 N-7, R.3. Sharpness of XF 45, net XF 45. A choice example of the late die state with many rust pits on the obverse, and a few also on the reverse, it must have been another hot, humid summer in 1828 in Philadelphia. Medium to light-brown in color, and nice for the grade.
Ex: Kagin's Numismatic Auctions #322 (9/80), lot 178; Mark S. Funaide; Early American Coppers (3/87), lot 402; Thomas D. Reynolds; Dennis M endelson; Don Valenziano, Jr., 6/88.
5231 1828 N-8, R.3, sharpness of XF 40, net VF 30, lightly porous on the obverse, with some darker toning Ex: Early American Coppers, (5/90), lot 147; and an 1828 N-10, R.2, sharpness of VF 35, net VF 30, lightly porous and a regal dark beauty, Ex: Thomas D. Reynolds. (Total: 2 coins)
5232 1828 N-l 1, R.2. Sharpness of MS 60 Brown, net AU 50. Glossy and lustrous, with some mint color remaining, and foggy toning clouding over the fields. Boldly struck and choice. Minute spots are starting to form.
52 3 3 1828 N-l 2, R.4, sharpness of Fine 15, net Fine 12, dark-brown with
some surface roughness noted on the reverse, Ex: Early American (.uppers (5/90), lot 14 9; and an 1829 Small Letters N-3, R.3, sharp¬ ness of fine 15, net Fine 15, some blunt striking as usually exists, wirh encircling die cracks on the obverse, Early American Coppers (4/95), Lit 327 . (Total: 2 coins)
>1 14 I 829 N 4. R 4 Sharpness of VF 25, net Fine 15. With some blunt srnking on the reverse, typical of this date and variety. The obverse bas fern cleaned and recolored, anti is a bit on the rainbow side, wtrh frown prevailing A scarce and desirable example of this vari-
Ex: Willard C. Blaisdell, 9/76; R. E. Naftzger, Jr., 3/77; Myles Z.Gerson, 12/79; Robinson S. Brown (Superior, 9/86), lot 661; Wes A. Rasmussen; Early American Coppers (5/96), lot 238.
5235 1829 Small Letters N-5, R.3. Sharpness of VF 20, net VF 20. Bluntly struck on the upper details of Liberty, and at the center of the reverse. Medium-brown and choice, with no distracting marks
or abrasions. j
Ex: Robert J. Kissner; New Netherlands Coin Co., #44 (6/54), lot 407; Willard C. Blaisdell, 9/76; R. E. Naftzger, Jr.; Early American Coppers, 3/77: lot 21 6; Robinson S. Brown, Jr.; McCawley-Grellman Auctions ( 1 195) , lot 489 .
5236 1829 Small Letters N-9, R.4. Sharpness of VF 30, net VF 20. Reduced due to cleaning, starting to retone, but still too bright, a bit like a copper pan. Late die state with the cracks through the first three stars, and another from the rim through the twelfth star toward Liberty.
Ex: Bowers and M erena (3/87), lot 3105; Joe Dooley; McCawley- Grellman Auctions (1/97) , lot 363.
5237 1830 N-l, R.l. Sharpness of AU 55, net XF 45. Ever so slightly bur¬ nished in the left obverse field, which doesn’t quite match the bal¬ ance of the obverse fields. Boldly struck and pleasing medium- brown to tan in color. Light die crack through the second star.
Ex: Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz, 4/88.
5238 1830 N-2 1/2, R.2. Sharpness of XF 45, net VF 35. Double profile on forelock, forehead, end of nose, and chin of Liberty. Light-brown and pleasing, although there is an old red patch on Liberty’s lower curls. Bluntly struck on the stars and on the central reverse devices. Ex: Early American Coppers (3/80), lot 196; unknown intermediary; Thomas D. Reynolds; Early American Coppers (4/93), lot 11 6.
5239 1830 N-3, R.3, sharpness of VF 30, net VF 30, dark in color, and with some shallow scrapes in the field before Liberty’s face, Ex: G. Lee Kuntz (Superior Galleries, 10/91), lot 421; Walter Dudgeon; McCawley-Grellman Auctions (7/94), lot 101; and an 1830 N-4, R.l, sharpness of XF 45, net XF 45, with faded mint red on the reverse and very choice, Ex: Early Copper Auction #4 (1/920, lot 195. (Total: 2 coins)
5240 1830 N-5, R.3. Sharpness of XF 45, net XF 40. Some blunt striking at the central reverse, and on the obverse stars. Brick red color on the upper obverse, otherwise a pleasing tan color.
Ex: Stack’s privately; unknown intermediary; Ferris Stamp & Coin Co.; Chris Victor-McCawley; Superior Galleries (5/92), lot 566; Larry Knee; Early American Coppers (4/96) , lot 243.
Splendid 1830 N-8, Ex: Macallister, Green, Naftzger
5241
5242
1830 N-8, R.l. Sharpness of MS 60, net MS 60. A choice and lus¬ trous example of this common variety, with excellent surfaces and color. Boldly struck and well balanced in every way, with a wonder¬ ful pedigree.
Ex: James G. Macallister; Charles Green (R. Green), 11/51 ; R. E. Naftzger, Jr.; Early American Coppers (5/9 0), lot 162.
loJU N-1U, K.5. Sharpness of VG 8, net VC 8. Dark -olive to brow in color, and well struck for this cracked die state. Typical handlin marks for the grade, but not enough to detract in the net grade, rare anil desirable example of this variety.
Ex: Douglas F Bird; Early American Coppers (4/91), lot 217; Dough ' Bird; Early American Coppers (4/9 2), lot 241
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The Mac MacDonald Collection of Early American Copper
1831 N-l Tied for Fifth Finest Known
243 1831 N-l, R.l. Sharpness of MS 60, net MS 60. A lustrous and beautiful coin that boasts even brown color, and choice surfaces on the obverse, the reverse is a hit blotchy, with brick-red color mostly at the centers. Tied for fifth finest known with several others.
Ex: Garry Fitzgerald, 1/67; C. Douglas Smith, 5/83 ; R. E. Naftzger, Jr.; Early American Coppers (4189) , lot 319.
244 1831 N-2, R.2. Sharpness of AU 50, net VF 35. Lightly porous, but
the surfaces have been scraped down a bit. Dark-brown and well struck. *,
Ex: Dennis M endelson, (Superior, 2/91), lot 410; Walter Dudgeon; McCawley-Grellman Auctions (7/94), lot 106.
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5246
5247
1831 N-3, R.l. Sharpness of MS 64 Red and Brown, net MS 64- Tied with one other for second finest known business strike. An impressive and magnificent large cent that boasts fiery original red in the fields and delicate tan on the devices. The surfaces are pris¬ tine, and show nary a mark, even with the aid of a glass. Boldly struck on Liberty, but most of the stars are not full, typical of the issue. Identifiable by a minute spot atop the foot of the L of LIBER -
Ex- “The South Shore Hoard"; H. E. Morey, 9/1900; Allison W. Jackman; Henry Chapman (6/18), lot 772; Wayte Raymond, (The United States Coin Co.); Jenkins Collection; Dr. James O. Sloss,9/ 8, R E. Naftzger, Jr.; Ahe Kosoff (10/59), lot 17 9; Emanuel Taylor, 10/60; R.E. Naftzger, Jr.; Early American Coppers (5/90) , lot 1 64.
1831 N-4, R.4. Sharpness of XF 45, net VF 35. Medium to dark-
brown in color and pleasing to the eye. Boldly struck, with full stars and all devices, except for minor weakness on the b of CbN 1 . C ne hidden scratch on Liberty’s neck, running parallel to her truncation. Ex: Early American Coppers (5/96): unknown lot number .
331 N-7 1/2, R.L Double Profile. Sharpness of AU 50, net All 50.
. glossy and lustrous coin that shows little wear or evidence of han- ling. One minor tick mark on Liberty’s jaw line, and another efore her chin will serve to identify. _ . , „
x: Charles J. DuPont (Stack’s, 9/54), lot 698; Willard C. Bkisdell, 175; R.E. Naftzger, Jr.; Early American Coppers (5/90), lot 168.
5248 1831 N-9, R.3. Sharpness of AU 55, net AU 50. Chestnut-brown
with some darker highlights on the slightly worn devices. A beauti¬ ful cent with no distractions and choice surfaces, rims, and color.
Ex: Jesse Patrick (The Patrick Mint) ; Early Copper Auction #1 1/91) , lot 144; Walter Dudgeon; McCawley-Grellman Auctions (7/94), lot 111.
5249 1831 N-10, R.3, sharpness of XF 40, net VF 35, bold and beautiful with some mottled red color on the obverse, cleaner on the reverse, Ex: New England Rare Coin Galleries, privately 1972; Robinson S. Brown, Jr., Superior Galleries, (9/86), lot 710; March Wells, Jr., 4/95, and an 1832 N-l 1/2, R.2, double profile, sharpness of XF 45 net XF 45, even, brown and choice, with a full strike, Ex. Abner Kreisberg (9/67), lot 461 ; R. E. Naftzger, Jr.; Early American Coppers (5/90), lot 179. (Total: 2 coins)
5250 1831 N-l 2, R.L Sharpness of AU 50, net AU 50. Late Die State A, before the obverse cud forms, but with heavy cracks. Medium-brown and lustrous, and boldly struck. One shallow scrape on Liberty s cheek, and on balance clean for the grade.
Ex: Superior Galleries (1/90), lot 738; Walter Dudgeon; M cCawley- Grellman Auctions ( 7/94) , lot 1 14.
Select 1832 N-2 1/2,
Ex: Chapman, Gaskill, Paschal, Naftzger
5251 1832 N-2 1/2, R.3. Double Profile. Sharpness of MS 60, net MS
60. Mottled tan to brown in color, with some hints of green near the reverse devices. Boldly struck from a later die state with the usual obverse crack and stars drawn toward the rim. Free of signifi¬ cant handling marks, and a beautiful cent with a pedigree to match its quality. The double profile is weak.
Ex: Henry Chapman, 1934; Judge Thomas L. Gaskill; New Netherlands Coin Company, 11/56; Dorothy Paschal; New Netherlands Coin Company #50 (12/57), lot 1533; R. E. Naftzger, Jr.; Early American Coppers (5/90), lot 180.
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The Mac MacDonald Collection of Early American Copper
Desirable 1833 N-l in MS 61, Tied for Third Finest Known
5252 1833 N-l, R.2. Sharpness of MS 61 Brown, net MS 60. An impor¬ tant coin that has a long and cherished pedigree and is further enhanced by being the plate coin in both The Cent Book by John D. Wright (both obverse and reverse), and United Suites Large Cents 1816 - 1839 by William C. Noyes, (again both obverse and reverse). Choice medium-brown in color with ample luster in the fields. One tick mark on Liberty’s jaw serves to identify its provenance, and by small planchet laminations on the lower reverse. There are some microscopic dark specks on the obverse. Del N. Bland has provided Condition Census information throughout the Mac MacDonald Collection where applicable, and he notes that this coin is tied for third finest known with a couple of others for the variety.
Ex: Henry Grunthal, 4145 ; Willard C. Blaisdell; Del N. Bl and; Jerry A. Bobhe; Myles Z. Gerson ; Dr. Philip W. Ralls; Myles Z. Gerson, 10/80; Robinson S. Brown, Jr. (Superior Galleries, 9/86), lot 734; John J. Nicholas, Jr.; Superior Galleries (2/92), lot 571; Chris Victor - McCawley (CVM); Dr. Thomas Turissini; McCawley-Grellman Auctions ( 1/95) , lot 508.
5253 1833 N-2 1/2, R.2, sharp double profile, sharpness of XF 45, net VF 35, light brown throughout and well struck, some stray handling marks on both sides, and there is a rim bruise on the lower reverse Ex: Harry C. Mathews, 3/50; Willard C. Blaisdell, 9/76; R. E. Naftzger, Jr.; Early American Coppers (5/90), lot 183; and an 1833 N-6 1/2, R.l, sharpness of MS 60, net AU 55, faint double profile on lower lip, beautifully recolored with shades of rose and brown, some scattered spots, well struck and delightful in appearance, Ex: Willard C. Blaisdell, 9/76; R. E. Naftzger, Jr.; Early American Coppers (5/90), lot 186. (Total: 2 coins)
5254 1833 N-3, R.l. Sharpness of MS 60 Brown, net MS 60. Middle die state with the stars bold, but the dentils have started to fade a bit. Lustrous and choice for the grade with a few tiny tick marks on Liberty’s face, but clean fields and rims otherwise. Medium to dark- brown in color.
Ex: Larry Whitlow (Ford City Coins and Stamps, Ltd.); Del N. Bland; Alan Meghrig; Douglas F. Bird, 1/84.
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1833/2 N-4 MS 60, Cleaned; Ex: Miles, Naftzger
5255 1833/2 N-4, R.4. Sharpness ot MS 60 Cleaned, net XF 45.
Cleaned, with the reverse nicely recolored, the obverse is a bit sick¬ ly. Boldly struck with the 2 underdigit clearly visible. The die engraver had a very difficult time placing the letters in the legend, with several clearly recut well out of place. A scarce variety in high grade which could be recolored a bit more and made really beautiful. Ex: R. L. Miles, Jr. (Stack’s, 4/69), lot 1 77; R. E. Naftzger, Jr. (Early American Coppers, 5/90), lot 184; Chris Victor -McCawley (CVM); Dr. Thomas Turissini; McCawley-Grellman Auctions (1/ 95), lot 51 1 .
Lustrous 1833 N-5 Mint State 60
5256 1833 N-5, R.l. Sharpness of MS 60 Brown, net MS 60. Awash in luster with choice medium-brown color with hints of green and a pleasing appearance. Boldly struck, although the stars are flat. Light die cracks through both the obverse stars and the reverse legend. A common variety in exceptionally nice condition. Trivial handling marks can be seen with a glass.
Ex: Purchased in 5/83 at the Early American Coppers Club Convention Bourse by R. E. Naftzger, Jr.; Early American Coppers (5/90), lot 185.
5257 1834 N-l 1/2, R.l. Sharp double profile. Sharpness of AU 55, net AU 55. Medium-brown and choice for the grade, ample luster sur¬ vives in the fields which are free of annoying marks and abrasions. LMe cracks on both the obverse and reverse.
Ex: VC illard C. Blaisdell, 9/76; R. E. Naftzger, Jr.; Early American Coppers (5/90), lot 188.
5258 1834 N-2, R.l, sharpness of AU 55, net AU 55, ample original red remains, boldly struck and outstanding for the grade, Ex: Charles Harrison; Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz; Early American Coppers (5/90), lot 189; 1834 N-3 1/2, R.l, double profile, sharpness of XF 45, net XF 40, medium-brown, boldly struck, and excellent surfaces, Ex: Mid¬ American Rare Coin Auctions (1/91), lot 64; and an 1834 N-5, R.4, sharpness of VG 7, net VG 7, rather nice for the grade, and a decid¬ edly scarce variety with dark glossy fields that offset the lighter devices, Ex: McCawley-Grellrnan Auctions (1/95), lot 517. (Total: 3 coins)
5259 1834 N-6 1/2, R. 3, sharpness of VF 30, net VF 30, dark brown fields
with lighter devices, die cracks on both sides, and a partial double profile, Ex: Early American Coppers #1 I (1/94), lot 370; and an 1835 N; 16, R.2, sharpness of AU 55, net AU 55, light-tan and choice with excellent luster, one minor complaint is a large low area (lami nation) from the 1 in the date to the first st.ir, E\ Robinson S Brown, Jr.; Early Copper Auction 411 (1/94), lot .395 (Total: 2 coins)
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! 5260 1835 N-3, R.3, sharpness of VF 25, net VF 20, medium-brown and
about average save for a long scratch from Liberty’s lips down to the rim between the first two stars, Ex: Ray Chatham , 2/83; Robinson S. Brown, Jr. (Superior, 1/96), lot 600; and an 1835 N-10, R.4, sharp¬ ness of VG 8, net Good 6, some digs on Liberty’s neck, another by the first digit of the date, and some stray scratches on the reverse — about what one would expect for the grade with nice color, Ex: Early American Coppers (4/94), lot 399. (Total: 2 coins)
15261 1835 N-6, R.l, sharpness of MS 60 Cleaned, net XF 45, golden in
color now, well struck at the centers, weaker at the periphery, Ex: Ed Hipps ; Stuart A. Hodge; Early American Coppers (4/92), lot 254; and an 1835 N-7, R.l, sharpness of AU 50, net AU 50, glossy and dark brown with a few stray scratches, Ex: Early American Coppers (4/94), lot 396. (Total: 2 coins)
5262 1835 N-l 1, R.5. Sharpness of Good 6, net Good 6. Medium-brown and choice for the grade, struck a hit weaker on the lower obverse, and central reverse. There is a die crack through the lower reverse legend.
Ex: March Wells, Jr., 7/95.
5263 1835 N-12, R.4, sharpness of VF 30 Porous, net Fine 15, dark and porous throughout with some minor rim marks on both sides, Ex: purchased in Salt Lake City by Steven K. Ellsworth; M cCawley- Crellman Auctions (i/97), lot 402; and an 1835 N-l 4, R.2, sharp¬ ness ot AU 55, net AU 50, choice surfaces with light brown toning and well struck, Ex: Kagin’s #328 (10/82), lot 1 84, Manuel Ahumada; Early American Coppers (4/96), lot 267 ■ (Total: 2 coins)
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5268 1836 N-7, R.4. Sharpness of XF 45, net XF 45. Choice and choco¬ late-brown with excellent surfaces, and boldly struck. Early die state before the reverse rim crumbles. Identifiable by a minor tick mark between CE of CENT.
Ex: Harold Straight; John A. Schrender, 5/65; Del N. Bland; G.M. “Pat" Patterson ; Kagin’s #347 (5/88), lot 1199; Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz; Early American Coppers (4/89) , lot 350.
5269 1837 N-3, R.l. Sharpness of MS 63, net MS 62. A stunning coin that boasts hints of original red beneath soft-brown toning. The fields and devices are clean for the grade, and most of the stars are well struck. Wonderfully free of disturbances, and simply outstand¬ ing. Later die state with the reverse cracked through the legend.
Ex: Christian M. Peterson, 1958; Hollinbeck Coin Co; Art Kagin; Kagin’s #340 (1/86), lot 5536; Manuel Ahumada; McCawley - Grellman Auctions ( 1 197), lot 41 1 .
5270 1837 N-4, R-2, sharpness of MS 60, net XF 45, cleaned and retoned with purple and yellow, and perhaps some other strange colors, well struck and otherwise pleasing, Ex: Lillian Willins; Early American Coppers (4/92), lot 266; 1837 N-6, R.2, sharpness of AU 55, net AU 50, some original red remains, but there are obverse stains of olive color, well struck and clean surfaces, Ex: Herman Halpem (Stack’s, 3/87), lot 202; Walter Dudgeon; McCawley 'Grellman Auctions (7/94), lot 150; and an 1837 N-10, R.l, sharpness of AU 55, net AU 50, olive-brown and well struck, only a few stray marks from perfection, Ex: Dr. Kenneth J. Sartoris, 5/72; Del N. Bland; Robinson S. Brown, Jr., Early Copper Auction #4 (1/92), lot 232. (Total: 3 coins)
5264 1835 N-18, R.5. Eharpness of VG 10, net VG 7. Dark brown and
well struck, but many handling marks are noted on both sides. A decidedly rare variety, and seldom found in any grade, nearly in the Condition Census for this die pairing.
Ex: Early American Coppers