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Limited to: The Northern Bay Collection, Part 2 U. S. Large Cents U. S. Coronet Head Large Cents
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Categories  •  Stack's March 2006 The Northern Bay Collection, Part 2 U. S. Large Cents U. S. Coronet Head Large Cents
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Lot # Description GradeView our Explanation of Comparative Grading Hammer Price
3594 1839 N.8. Head of 1840 CH VF $400.00
1839 N.8. Head of 1840. Choice Very Fine-35 or better in terms of wear. Chocolate brown and attractive...
Choice Very Fine-35 or better in terms of wear. Chocolate brown and attractive for the grade, however close scrutiny reveals evidence of having been very deceptively cleaned in the distant past. Identifiable by a tiny nick near Liberty's chin and a small dig below the 'N' of ONE, others of less importance. Glossy and free of spots.
3595 1841 N.1 (R-6). Choice Proof-63 CH PF $30,000.00
1841 N.1 (R-6). Choice Proof-63. Red. Bright Red throughout, the surfaces being very pleasing for...
Red. Bright Red throughout, the surfaces being very pleasing for the grade. This is a later die state of this rare Proof-only die pairing. There is an ever so trivial speck of carbon below Liberty's chin, as well as another between the '84' in the date. On the reverse, a thin hairline extends above the 'NE' of ONE. At the center of the edge adjacent to star twelve, there is a minute...  more
3596 1843 N.4. Obverse of 1842, Large Letters reverse of 1844. Mint State-60 MS-60 $450.00
1843 N.4. Obverse of 1842, Large Letters reverse of 1844. Mint State-60 with claims to a higher grade....
- with claims to a higher grade. Well struck throughout and exhibiting traces of red amidst surfaces that are dominated by light brown patina. Identifiable by a minor dig on the upper inside point of the fifth star. An attractive example and always in demand for the mix of old and new styles.
3597 1843 N.5. Type of 1844 AU-50 $1,100.00
1843 N.5. Type of 1844. About Uncirculated-50. Dark brown and glossy. Identifiable by a tiny planchet...
About Uncirculated-50. Dark brown and glossy. Identifiable by a tiny planchet lamination which has peeled back and remains attached at the inner point of the first star, and by a trivial tic on the ridge of Liberty's nose near the center.
3598 1843 N.11. Obverse of 1842, Small Letters MS-63 $1,200.00
1843 N.11. Obverse of 1842, Small Letters. Easily Mint State-63 or better. Red and Brown. Faded mint...
Easily Mint State-63 or better. Red and Brown. Faded mint color on the obverse and reverse is wonderfully pleasant for grade, and is complemented by underlying velvet-like mint bloom that is particularly compelling. There is a minute planchet flaw in the dentils just past the seventh star, and another near the back of Liberty's truncation. On the reverse, there are some very minor spots...  more
3599 1844 'Breen 8', N.8 (High R-6). Proof-64 PF-64 $37,500.00
1844 'Breen 8', N.8 (High R-6). Proof-64. Red. Another rare Proof-only Die variety that is seldom...
Red. Another rare Proof-only Die variety that is seldom found so attractive. The '18' is dramatically repunched with the top serif of the '1' extending from Liberty's bust, and the top of the '8' found on her truncation near the base of her neck. Extensive die file lines on the lower right obverse rim extend into the field from the dentils. The reverse die was also used to coin Proofs...  more
3600 1848 N.19 (R-6). Proof-64 PF-64 $30,000.00
1848 N.19 (R-6). Proof-64. Red. The obverse offers brilliant rose-red surfaces. The reverse is a slightly...
Red. The obverse offers brilliant rose-red surfaces. The reverse is a slightly deeper orange-red with subtle iridescence. Only a very limited number of the most trivial hairlines are noted in the fields. The eye appeal remains impressive for this issue as the surfaces are free of all but a small amount of microscopic specks, mostly confined to the obverse. Very rare. Breen notes in his Proof...  more
3601 1849 N.5 (R-4). Mint State-60 MS-60 $500.00
1849 N.5 (R-4). Mint State-60. Brown and offering a sharp overall strike. Although there is some weakness...
Brown and offering a sharp overall strike. Although there is some weakness at the dentils, the stars show most of their radial centers. A later die state with roughness through the legends on the reverse, and die crumbling on ONE CENT as noted in the Grellman Attribution Guide. Generally brown with hints of iridescence in the fields. The present coin was claimed to be a Proof when it was last...  more
3602 1849 N.18 (R-7). Proof-64 PF-64 $16,000.00
1849 N.18 (R-7). Proof-64. Red and Brown. This delicately faded red specimen exhibits iridescent hues...
Red and Brown. This delicately faded red specimen exhibits iridescent hues of pale olive and brown in the fields. Close examination reveals only a handful of trivial carbon specks, one of which is located in the field at the tip of Liberty's bust. As expected, this glorious coin is fully struck throughout, with all of the stars showing their radial centers. The striking quality of these later Proofs...  more
3603 1852 N.8, Early die state. Mint State-64 MS-64 $1,400.00
1852 N.8, Early die state. Mint State-64. Brown. It is noted in the 1972 Merkin catalog that about...
Brown. It is noted in the 1972 Merkin catalog that about half a dozen Proofs are known from the earliest state of this die pairing. Breen considered this a new die pairing (obverse N.8, reverse new, his 'B-23'), but subsequent research has shown the reverse die to be a very early die state of the N.8 die and thus not a new die variety (Grellman). The present coin is well struck, subtly...  more
3604 1853 N.10. Mint State-65 or finer MS-65 $1,800.00
1853 N.10. Mint State-65 or finer. Red. An outstanding Gem specimen that retains spectacular fiery...
Red. An outstanding Gem specimen that retains spectacular fiery red mint color, and lacks all but the most inconsequential of microscopic carbon specks. The surfaces furthermore, are nearly free of contact as a strong loupe is needed to find even the slightest imperfection. Condition such as this has never gone out of style, and few examples can approach the surface quality and red color...  more
3605 1855 N.4. Upright 5s. Mint State-65 MS-65 $3,000.00
1855 N.4. Upright 5s. Mint State-65. Red and wonderfully well matched to the amazing Gem 1853 Cent...
Red and wonderfully well matched to the amazing Gem 1853 Cent in this sale. This jewel shows blazing mint red throughout, with no spots or specks that warrant special mention. There are some traces of carbon, but far less than usually encountered. Sharply struck in virtually every respect, although three stars are slightly weak at their centers. Obviously, this coin was set aside at...  more
3606 1855 N.11 (Low R-7). Slanting 5s. Gem Proof-65 GEM PF $7,500.00
1855 N.11 (Low R-7). Slanting 5s. Gem Proof-65. Brown. Toned a light chocolate-brown and still retaining...
Brown. Toned a light chocolate-brown and still retaining considerable underlying mint color. Iridescent champagne and lilac highlights enliven both the fields and design features when examined under a light. Once again, we applaud our consignor for finding examples with amazing surface quality, as the present lot is certainly no exception. There are no disturbing spots or signs of contact that warrant...  more
3607 1856 N.5 (R-4). Slanting 5. Proof-64 PF-64 $11,000.00
1856 N.5 (R-4). Slanting 5. Proof-64. Red and Brown. Faded mint red with traces of tan and subtle...
Red and Brown. Faded mint red with traces of tan and subtle green in the fields. Glittering, glassy fields reveal only very minor hairlines. There are no other signs of contact worthy of note. Liberty enjoys a degree of mint frost that nicely contrasts against the fields. Identifiable by a faded red spot on the broad rim below the '85', and by a minor speck below the 'E' of CENT. Virtually...  more
3608 1857 N.1. Large Date. Mint State-63 MS-63 $900.00
1857 N.1. Large Date. Mint State-63. Red and Brown. The obverse is nearly full mint red; the reverse...
Red and Brown. The obverse is nearly full mint red; the reverse has faded to a pleasant medium brown with red underlying highlights. A few obverse carbon specks reside in the field before Liberty's face. Another is visible on star nine. A scarce variety to find with this degree of original red, and especially so with such clean surfaces. Final year of issue for the Large Cents, and always...  more
3609 1857 N.3 (High R-4). Small Date. Proof-65 PF-65 $12,000.00
1857 N.3 (High R-4). Small Date. Proof-65. Red and Brown. Either side of this lovely coin offers well...
Red and Brown. Either side of this lovely coin offers well balanced faded red mint color accented by delicate brown overtones. The surfaces are very clean and show no signs of contact. Identifiable by a short lint mark between the final pair of stars near the dentils, and a minor speck below the 'E' of STATES. No other spots or traces of carbon present themselves. Struck slightly off center...  more
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