1846 1C Small Date, N-1, R.1, MS63 Brown NGC. CAC. Our EAC Grade AU55. Grellman Die State a, "rare." None of the many die cracks depicted by Grellman are visible on the present satiny cent. However, the 18 in the date is obviously repunched. The prooflike obverse is medium brown while the colorful reverse displays peach-gold and apple-green patina. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $881.25. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1846 1C Small Date, N-2, R.2, MS63 Brown NGC. CAC. Our EAC Grade MS60. Grellman Die State c. The 1 in the date is repunched west, although only tips of the secondary flag and base show. Minor reverse die cracks verify the attribution. This splendid olive-brown example is virtually devoid of marks. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $793.13. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1846 1C Small Date, N-2, R.2, MS63 Brown NGC. CAC. Our EAC Grade MS60. Grellman Die State c. The 1 in the date is repunched west, although only tips of the secondary flag and base show. Minor reverse die cracks verify the attribution. This splendid olive-brown example is virtually devoid of marks. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $793.13. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1845 1C N-5, R.1, MS63+ Red and Brown NGC. CAC. Our EAC Grade MS63. Grellman Die State a. A relatively large die lump beneath the left stand of the N in ONE is the pick-up point for identifying the N-5. On this early die state, clear die lines are above the N in UNITED. The cheek and open fields are medium brown. Original fire-red outlines all design elements. Census: 1 in 63 (1 in 63+) Red and Brown, 2 finer (8/14). Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $1410.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1845 1C N-5, R.1, MS63+ Red and Brown NGC. CAC. Our EAC Grade MS63. Grellman Die State a. A relatively large die lump beneath the left stand of the N in ONE is the pick-up point for identifying the N-5. On this early die state, clear die lines are above the N in UNITED. The cheek and open fields are medium brown. Original fire-red outlines all design elements. Census: 1 in 63 (1 in 63+) Red and Brown, 2 finer (8/14). Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $1410.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1845 1C N-4, R.1, MS62 Brown NGC. CAC. Our EAC Grade AU50. Grellman Die State c. The flag of the 5 is repunched, and vertical die lines are prominent near the N in ONE and the E in CENT. This nearly unabraded example is toned sea-green and faded peach-gold, with the latter shade more prevalent on the obverse. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $381.88. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1845 1C N-4, R.1, MS62 Brown NGC. CAC. Our EAC Grade AU50. Grellman Die State c. The flag of the 5 is repunched, and vertical die lines are prominent near the N in ONE and the E in CENT. This nearly unabraded example is toned sea-green and faded peach-gold, with the latter shade more prevalent on the obverse. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $381.88. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1844 1C N-6, R.3, MS62 Brown NGC. CAC. Our EAC Grade XF45. Grellman Die State d. All recorded die cracks are present, but the obverse die has yet to be lapped. The fields are medium brown, the portrait is olive-brown, and a generous amount of mint red fills design interstices. Pleasing for the designated grade, since the sole mark is small and relegated to the field near star 2. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $587.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1844 1C N-6, R.3, MS62 Brown NGC. CAC. Our EAC Grade XF45. Grellman Die State d. All recorded die cracks are present, but the obverse die has yet to be lapped. The fields are medium brown, the portrait is olive-brown, and a generous amount of mint red fills design interstices. Pleasing for the designated grade, since the sole mark is small and relegated to the field near star 2. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $587.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1844/81 1C N-2, R.2, AU58 NGC. CAC. Our EAC Grade XF40. Ex: "Col." E.H.R. Green. Grellman Die State b. One of three dramatic inverted date logotype blunders in the Federal series, along with the N-3 1851 and a variety of the 1865-S ten dollar coin. In addition, the C-5 1809 half cent shows the 9 over an inverted 6. The present N-2 cent is toned deep olive-brown and is free from relevant marks. The curl near the ear exhibits minor wear. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $10.00; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $1410.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
