1811 Mickley Restrike Rarity-7. PCGS graded MS-66 Red & Brown. Frosty original red mellowing to light steel brown with bluish steel toning at stars 8-13, about 50% of the red remaining. The only mark is a small speck of carbon at the dentils below the left edge of star 13. These "unofficial restrikes" are listed on page 94 in the "Redbook." They were produced outside the mint sometime before 1859 by (or for) Joseph J. Mickley. He used old dies that had been sold by the mint for scrap metal decades after their initial use. The obverse die is from the 1811 Cohen-2 variety and the reverse is from the 1802 C-2 marriage. Both dies were heavily rusted at this point but were cleaned up and used to strike about a dozen examples to satisfy collector demand (similar to what was done to produce the 1804 and 1823 "restrike" large cents). The dies were later sold in the Mickley estate sale conducted in 1878, and the buyer of the dies was none other than the U.S. Mint (who obviously came to recognize their earlier error of selling dies that had not been properly defaced). Our grade is MS65 (although some, including Breen, have called them "Proof" strikes, even though the dies are far from "Proof" quality). It doesn't really matter. Certainly one of the best of about a dozen examples known, quite possibly the finest. Plated on page 124 in the second edition of the Cohen book to illustrate the restrike variety, and listed in Breen's condition census on page 317 in his reference. Weight 82.9 grains. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; the finest graded. (PCGS # 35245) Estimate Value $20,000 - UP Ex Frederick A. Canfield 1934-New Jersey Historical Society, Parke-Bernet Galleries 9/24/1969:85 ($1,300)-Raymond D. Munde-Roger S. Cohen, Jr., Fixed Price List #1 (listed for $2,500) 10/1972-R. Tettenhorst-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 11.3.1).

Price Realized: $39100

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From Goldberg's sale of the Missouri Cabinet Collection, 1/26/2014, lot 105.

1811 C-2 R3. PCGS graded MS-65+ Brown. CAC. Choice lustrous light steel brown and chocolate with traces of faded mint red on the reverse. The only defects are a very light rim bruise at star 8 and a small nick on the jawline near the ear. The obverse is slightly misaligned to K-6 and the reverse to K-10. MDS, Manley state 2.0, showing moderately strong die clashmarks on the obverse. A sharp, lustrous example with excellent eye appeal, the only true mint state example known of the variety. Our grade is MS62. (This piece is erroneously listed in the Breen census for C-1 on page 311 of his encyclopedia.) This coin finished first for the die variety in the competitive Half Cent Happening held at the Early American Coppers (EAC) annual conventions in 1998 and 2011. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; the only MS graded for the variety. (PCGS # 35242) Estimate Value $70,000 - UP Ex New Netherlands Coin Company (Charles M. Wormser) 4/26/1949 (privately)-Harold Shaw Bareford 4/10/1978-William J. Bareford (son) 6/8/1984 (via Julius M. "Jules" Reiver)-R. Tettenhorst-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 11.2.6).

Price Realized: $299000

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From Goldberg's sale of the Missouri Cabinet Collection, 1/26/2014, lot 104.

1811 C-2 R3. PCGS graded MS-65+ Brown. CAC. Choice lustrous light steel brown and chocolate with traces of faded mint red on the reverse. The only defects are a very light rim bruise at star 8 and a small nick on the jawline near the ear. The obverse is slightly misaligned to K-6 and the reverse to K-10. MDS, Manley state 2.0, showing moderately strong die clashmarks on the obverse. A sharp, lustrous example with excellent eye appeal, the only true mint state example known of the variety. Our grade is MS62. (This piece is erroneously listed in the Breen census for C-1 on page 311 of his encyclopedia.) This coin finished first for the die variety in the competitive Half Cent Happening held at the Early American Coppers (EAC) annual conventions in 1998 and 2011. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; the only MS graded for the variety. (PCGS # 35242) Estimate Value $70,000 - UP Ex New Netherlands Coin Company (Charles M. Wormser) 4/26/1949 (privately)-Harold Shaw Bareford 4/10/1978-William J. Bareford (son) 6/8/1984 (via Julius M. "Jules" Reiver)-R. Tettenhorst-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 11.2.6).

Price Realized: $299000

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From Goldberg's sale of the Missouri Cabinet Collection, 1/26/2014, lot 104.

1811 C-1 R4. PCGS graded AU-58+ Brown. CAC. 4-Star Break. Glossy medium brown and light olive with bluish steel toning in the protected areas and lighter golden brown toning on the obverse highpoints due to a very light cleaning. Smooth and quite attractive but there is a faint horizontal planchet lamination on the neck over the curl and a longer line of very tiny planchet flakes from TE in STATES to the F in HALF, both as struck. The only contact marks of any consequence are three small dents on the cheek and another tucked into the base of the chin. LDS, Manley state 5.0, with a large cud break involving the first 4 stars. The opposing legend at TED-S is very poorly struck because the cud break claimed most of the planchet metal, as usual for examples in this impressive die state. This is the Gilbert plate coin for the 4-Star Break (top of Plate IV). Our grade is AU50 net EF45. One of the finest known with the 4-star cud break. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; the finest graded in BN for the variety. (PCGS # 35239) Estimate Value $15,000 - UP Ex Virgil M. Brand 6/20/1925-Brand Estate-Armin W. Brand (consigned to Burdette G. Johnson 1/25/1944 for $42.50)-R. Green (Charles Green) Fixed Price Lists 1948-1949-Philip M. Showers, Stack's 1969 (privately)-Willis Harrington duPont-Fred S. "Freddy" Werner 2/1976-Superior Stamp and Coin Company, Inc., 2/1976-Joe Flynn and Son Rare Coins, Inc. (Joseph S. Flynn, Jr.) 4/20/1976-R. Tettenhorst-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 11.1.4).

Price Realized: $25300

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From Goldberg's sale of the Missouri Cabinet Collection, 1/26/2014, lot 103.

1811 C-1 R4. PCGS graded AU-58+ Brown. CAC. 4-Star Break. Glossy medium brown and light olive with bluish steel toning in the protected areas and lighter golden brown toning on the obverse highpoints due to a very light cleaning. Smooth and quite attractive but there is a faint horizontal planchet lamination on the neck over the curl and a longer line of very tiny planchet flakes from TE in STATES to the F in HALF, both as struck. The only contact marks of any consequence are three small dents on the cheek and another tucked into the base of the chin. LDS, Manley state 5.0, with a large cud break involving the first 4 stars. The opposing legend at TED-S is very poorly struck because the cud break claimed most of the planchet metal, as usual for examples in this impressive die state. This is the Gilbert plate coin for the 4-Star Break (top of Plate IV). Our grade is AU50 net EF45. One of the finest known with the 4-star cud break. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; the finest graded in BN for the variety. (PCGS # 35239) Estimate Value $15,000 - UP Ex Virgil M. Brand 6/20/1925-Brand Estate-Armin W. Brand (consigned to Burdette G. Johnson 1/25/1944 for $42.50)-R. Green (Charles Green) Fixed Price Lists 1948-1949-Philip M. Showers, Stack's 1969 (privately)-Willis Harrington duPont-Fred S. "Freddy" Werner 2/1976-Superior Stamp and Coin Company, Inc., 2/1976-Joe Flynn and Son Rare Coins, Inc. (Joseph S. Flynn, Jr.) 4/20/1976-R. Tettenhorst-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 11.1.4).

Price Realized: $25300

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From Goldberg's sale of the Missouri Cabinet Collection, 1/26/2014, lot 103.

1811 C-1 R4. PCGS graded MS-66 Red & Brown. CAC. Beautiful electric blue steel with mint red covering 20% of the obverse, 10% of the reverse. Virtually flawless with stunning eye appeal, a highlight of this superb collection. The only identifying marks are a barely visible hairline from star 2 to the field right of star 6 and a speck of darker toning midway between the F in OF and adjacent A. The fields are smooth and reflective with moderately deep mirrors on the obverse and shallow mirrors on the reverse, where those fields are covered with very fine nearly vertical die polishing lines that restrict the reflectivity. Identical die state to the Norweb proof (or specimen strike), but this example has better color and far fewer defects than the Norweb piece (Bowers & Merena 10/12/1987:67). However, the Norweb example had a slightly sharper strike on the upper stars and lower part of the wreath. The status of this piece as a proof, presentation, or specimen strike is subject to debate, but the fantastic eye appeal is not at issue. Our grade is MS65 Prooflike. Plated on page 77 in the second edition of the Cohen book and on the color plate at the back of the Breen encyclopedia where he showcases the "WOW" half cents, one for each year. This coin finished first for the die variety in the competitive Half Cent Happenings held at the Early American Coppers (EAC) annual conventions in 1998 and 2011. Weight 85.0 grains. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; the finest graded for the variety. (PCGS # 35240) Estimate Value $200,000 - UP Ex Hollis Page-Dr. Thomas Hall (his inventory # H1191) May 1909-Hall Estate 1909-Virgil M. Brand 6/20/1925-Brand Estate-Armin William Brand (consigned to Burdette G. Johnson 2/7/1941)-sold to Eric P. Newman for $150.00 (Newman traded a selection of Colonel Green coins to Johnson who in turn paid cash to Brand)-EPNNES November/December 1980-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 11.1.6).

Price Realized: $1121250

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From Goldberg's sale of the Missouri Cabinet Collection, 1/26/2014, lot 102.

1811 C-1 R4. PCGS graded MS-66 Red & Brown. CAC. Beautiful electric blue steel with mint red covering 20% of the obverse, 10% of the reverse. Virtually flawless with stunning eye appeal, a highlight of this superb collection. The only identifying marks are a barely visible hairline from star 2 to the field right of star 6 and a speck of darker toning midway between the F in OF and adjacent A. The fields are smooth and reflective with moderately deep mirrors on the obverse and shallow mirrors on the reverse, where those fields are covered with very fine nearly vertical die polishing lines that restrict the reflectivity. Identical die state to the Norweb proof (or specimen strike), but this example has better color and far fewer defects than the Norweb piece (Bowers & Merena 10/12/1987:67). However, the Norweb example had a slightly sharper strike on the upper stars and lower part of the wreath. The status of this piece as a proof, presentation, or specimen strike is subject to debate, but the fantastic eye appeal is not at issue. Our grade is MS65 Prooflike. Plated on page 77 in the second edition of the Cohen book and on the color plate at the back of the Breen encyclopedia where he showcases the "WOW" half cents, one for each year. This coin finished first for the die variety in the competitive Half Cent Happenings held at the Early American Coppers (EAC) annual conventions in 1998 and 2011. Weight 85.0 grains. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; the finest graded for the variety. (PCGS # 35240) Estimate Value $200,000 - UP Ex Hollis Page-Dr. Thomas Hall (his inventory # H1191) May 1909-Hall Estate 1909-Virgil M. Brand 6/20/1925-Brand Estate-Armin William Brand (consigned to Burdette G. Johnson 2/7/1941)-sold to Eric P. Newman for $150.00 (Newman traded a selection of Colonel Green coins to Johnson who in turn paid cash to Brand)-EPNNES November/December 1980-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 11.1.6).

Price Realized: $1121250

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From Goldberg's sale of the Missouri Cabinet Collection, 1/26/2014, lot 102.

1810 C-1 R1. PCGS graded MS-65+ Brown. CAC. The obverse is choice lustrous light brown while the reverse is an equally choice and lustrous medium brown and light chocolate, both sides with frosty light steel brown toning in protected areas. The surfaces are virtually flawless, the only marks are a thin nick across the second A in AMERICA, a speck of carbon just right of the base of that letter, and a faint hairline just right of the second S in STATES. MDS. The repunching at the lower left edge of the 0 in the date is clear and the reverse is rotated 30 degrees CCW. Outstanding eye appeal, very close to gem status. Our grade is MS63+. Plated on page 308 in the Breen encyclopedia to illustrate the die variety (the large photos), and listed in his condition census on page 309. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; the second finest graded for the variety (behind the preceding lot). (PCGS # 35236) Estimate Value $7,500 - UP Ex Howard Rounds Newcomb (valued by Newcomb at $6.75) 1935 (privately)-B. Max Mehl 1935 (privately)-Col. E. H. R. Green 6/8/1936-Green Estate (appraised by F. C. C. Boyd for the Estate at $2.00 on 8/9/1937) sold in April 1943 for $7.50-the Newman/Johnson partnership-Eric P. Newman-EPNNES November/December 1980-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 10.1.5).

Price Realized: $43700

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From Goldberg's sale of the Missouri Cabinet Collection, 1/26/2014, lot 101.

1810 C-1 R1. PCGS graded MS-65+ Brown. CAC. The obverse is choice lustrous light brown while the reverse is an equally choice and lustrous medium brown and light chocolate, both sides with frosty light steel brown toning in protected areas. The surfaces are virtually flawless, the only marks are a thin nick across the second A in AMERICA, a speck of carbon just right of the base of that letter, and a faint hairline just right of the second S in STATES. MDS. The repunching at the lower left edge of the 0 in the date is clear and the reverse is rotated 30 degrees CCW. Outstanding eye appeal, very close to gem status. Our grade is MS63+. Plated on page 308 in the Breen encyclopedia to illustrate the die variety (the large photos), and listed in his condition census on page 309. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; the second finest graded for the variety (behind the preceding lot). (PCGS # 35236) Estimate Value $7,500 - UP Ex Howard Rounds Newcomb (valued by Newcomb at $6.75) 1935 (privately)-B. Max Mehl 1935 (privately)-Col. E. H. R. Green 6/8/1936-Green Estate (appraised by F. C. C. Boyd for the Estate at $2.00 on 8/9/1937) sold in April 1943 for $7.50-the Newman/Johnson partnership-Eric P. Newman-EPNNES November/December 1980-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 10.1.5).

Price Realized: $43700

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From Goldberg's sale of the Missouri Cabinet Collection, 1/26/2014, lot 101.

1810 C-1 R1. PCGS graded MS-66+ Brown. CAC. Highly lustrous bluish steel brown and light chocolate with 5-10% of the original mint red on the obverse, 25% on the reverse. Fabulous eye appeal, probably the finest known. The only marks, and they are barely visible, are a very faint diagonal hairline on the cheek, another horizontal one in the field over the left point of star 12, and two very tiny planchet chips (as struck) under the stem and ribbon end. MDS. The repunching on the lower left edge of the 0 in the date is clear and the reverse is rotated 45-50 degrees CCW. Our grade is MS65. A beautiful half cent. This coin finished first in the competitive Half Cent Happenings held at the Early American Coppers (EAC) annual conventions in 1993, 2003 and 2010. Listed in the condition census on page 309 in Breen's encyclopedia. The attribution and Missouri Cabinet provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; the finest graded for the variety. (PCGS # 35236) Estimate Value $12,500 - UP Ex Philip M. Showers, Stack's 1969 (privately)-Willis Harrington duPont-Fred S. "Freddy" Werner 2/1976-Superior Stamp and Coin Company, Inc., 2/1976-Joe Flynn and Son Rare Coins, Inc. (Joseph S. Flynn, Jr.) 4/20/1976-R. Tettenhorst-Missouri Cabinet (Mocab 10.1.4).

Price Realized: $109250

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From Goldberg's sale of the Missouri Cabinet Collection, 1/26/2014, lot 100.