Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 130

Pre-Long Beach Auction

Large Cents

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 263		1793. Chain reverse, "AMERICA" in legend. PCGS graded Genuine Details of Very Good, Environmental Damage. An example with uniform reddish toning with the often seen rough surfaces. However all the devices are clear, including the date and Liberty, the chain and about half or more of the reverse legends are discernable. More definition than usually seen on this incredibly popular Chain style (PCGS # 1341) Estimated Value $3,500 - UP View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,080
Lot 264		1793. Chain reverse, "AMERICA" in legend. PCGS graded Genuine Details of Good, Graffiti. S-4 Periods. Despite the marks on the reverse, we think it should be a Good-4 grade (PCGS # 35444) Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,300 Ex Ira & Larry Goldberg Auction, Sale 53, Lot 134. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,240
Lot 265		1793. Wreath reverse, vine and bars edge. PCGS graded Genuine Details of Very Good, Damage. Rough fields ut a clear date and all the devices are discernable. The damage is quite limited and not as troubling as one might expect, so close personal inspection is recommended. First year of the Large cent and always in feverish demand (PCGS # 1347) Estimated Value $1,200 - UP View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,740
Lot 266		1793. S-11c, R-3, Wreath reverse, lettered edge. PCGS graded Fair-2. CAC. The Obverse is a bit better while the reverse is weaker. Nice glossy chocolate brown with smooth surfaces. A decent example for the grade (PCGS # 35477) Estimated Value $800 - 1,200 Ex Ira & Larry Goldberg Auction Sale 44, Lot 1018. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,230
Lot 267		1793. Liberty cap, S-13, R-4. PCGS graded Details of Good, Damage. Several points sharper but the rims have suffered several hits including a couple rim dents and pinches that flattened many of the border beads. The notable marks are a small rim dent just left of the fraction, a longer one at D-ST, and a pinch left of the first A in AMERICA. The planchet is smooth, completely free of any hint of corrosion or verdigris. Attractive glossy chocolate and steel. The date is easily readable, although the bottom is starting to fade into the rim below, and the legends are complete. Not perfect, of course, but finding a problem-free Liberty Cap 1793 cent of any die variety is a very challenging ask today (PCGS # 35489) Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000 Ex Ira & Larry Goldberg Auction Sale 53, Lot 139. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,040
Lot 268		1794. PCGS graded Details of Fine, Exc. Corrosion. S-30. (PCGS # 35555) Estimated Value $250 - 300 View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $228
Lot 269		1794. "Head of 1794". PCGS graded Genuine Details of Fine, Enviromental Damage. An example with light and medium brown color (PCGS # 901374) Estimated Value $400 - UP View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $408
Lot 270		1795. Lettered edge. PCGS graded VG-8. Uniform light toning (PCGS # 1377) Estimated Value $400 - 450 View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $720
Lot 271		1796. Liberty cap. PCGS graded About Good-3. Obverse is quite clear. Date is still visible (PCGS # 1392) Estimated Value $150 - 175 View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $600
Lot 272		1797. Plain edge, reverse of 1796. PCGS graded Genuine Details of Good, Damage. (PCGS # 1419) Estimated Value $150 - UP View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $114
Lot 273		1798. S-166, 2nd Hair Style. PCGS graded EF-45 Brown. Sharp details. An example with light brown toning. This one has the usual die crack spanning the lower left reverse quarter. Boldly struck with full definition on Liberty's hair and the wreath too, a solid example of this date or variety for the collector (PCGS # 1434) Estimated Value $650 - 700 View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,100
Lot 274		1798. Style 2 hair. PCGS graded Details of Very Fine, Graffiti. The obverse has some primitive scratches, but strong hair detail remains, the reverse is free of any scratches (PCGS # 1434) Estimated Value $300 - UP View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $180
Lot 275		1799. PCGS graded Good-4. Popular key date and a conservative grade given the amount of detail that is present on this classic rarity. Smooth surfaces with lighter brown on the devices, deeper brown in the fields. The date is evident and intact (PCGS # 1443) Estimated Value $2,500 - UP View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,800
Lot 276		1799. PCGS graded Genuine Details, Environmental Damage. We think this coin sharpness of VG, but rough fields on both sides. A Key date (PCGS # 36140) Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,120
Lot 277		1800. PCGS graded Genuine Details of Very Good, Environmental Damage. Lightly toned (PCGS # 1449) Estimated Value $70 - 90 View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $102
Lot 278		1801 and 1802. PCGS graded Each Genuine Details of Very Good, Environmental Damage. Lot of 2 coins. (PCGS # 1458) Estimated Value $150 - UP View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $204
Lot 279		1801. PCGS graded Genuine Details of Fine, Environmental Damage. S-224; R-1. (PCGS # 36254) Estimated Value $100 - 110 View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $90
Lot 280		1803. Small date, small fraction. PCGS graded Details of Very Fine, Enviromental Damage. Rough planchet (PCGS # 1482) Estimated Value $200 - UP View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $120
Lot 281		1804. PCGS graded About Good-3. Key date. Even wear brown toning exactly as it should be. The obverse has the cud over RTY of LIBERTY and the reverse ha the cud over MERIC of AMERICA, which confirms the late die state of this ever popular key date cent (PCGS # 1504) Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,500
Lot 282		1804. S-266. PCGS graded Fair-2. Glossy chocolate brown smooth surfaces, the only notable defect being old pin scratch from the throat to the hair ribbon. The date is easily readable, although the bottom of the 4 fades into the R in below, Liberty is strong (PCGS # 36422) Estimated Value $500 - 750 Ex Ira & Larry Goldberg Auction Sale 44, Lot 1320. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,080
Lot 283		1812. Small date. PCGS graded Genuine Details of Fair, Environmental Damage. (PCGS # 1561) Estimated Value $200 - 225 View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $180
Lot 284		1818. PCGS graded Details of About Uncirculated. N-10. An example with very nice light brown toning (PCGS # 1600) Estimated Value $250 - 300 View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $252
Lot 285		1820. NGC graded MS-64 Brown. CAC. Well struck. An example with light brown toning and the usual encircling die crack through the date and stars. Excellent surface quality for the collector. Estimated Value $750 - 800 From the Blackhorse Collection. View details	Realized $1,080
Lot 286		1828. Large narrow date. PCGS graded Genuine Details of Extremely Fine, Surfaces Smoothed. (PCGS # 1654) Estimated Value $125 - 150 View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $90
Lot 287		1840. Small date, R-1. PCGS graded MS-62 Brown. A rather large shallow low spot shows in the field between stars 11 & 12, caused by debris on the die. Estimated Value $400 - UP Ex Dan Holmes Sale (June 30th, 2011), lot 18. View details	Realized $630
Lot 288		1843. N-2, R1, Petite head, small letters. PCGS graded MS-61 Brown. CAC. Lustrous steel brown with traces of mint red on both sides. Would rate a slightly higher grade but there is a short, light scratch on the cheek. The lump under the right foot of the 1 is starting to blur but it remains clearly visible. There is a well-defined rim cud break over UN in UNITED. Estimated Value $400 - UP Ex Dan Holmes Collection, Lot 44 (Jan 30th, 2011). View details	Realized $600
Lot 289		1846. N-8, R-1. PCGS graded Genuine Details of Uncirculated, Altered Surf. Glossy bluish steel brown with attractive satiny mint luster. There are two light nicks just right of the nostril and a couple specks of dark toning under star 8. Otherwise this cent is choice. Estimated Value $300 - UP Ex Dan Holmes Collection, Lot 138 (Jan 30th, 2011). View details	Realized $204
Lot 290		1850. NGC graded MS-65 Brown. Well struck. A beautiful example with nice brown and blue colors. Highly appealing quality and eye appeal for Large cent of this era, as these are usally more marked up from handling or spotted from improper storage, not so here, this gem is stunning! Only 40 finer at NGC. Estimated Value $450 - 500 From the Blackhorse Collection. View details	Realized $660
Lot 291		1857. Small date. PCGS graded AU-50. CAC. A nice example with light brown toning and a key date of the later series. Bold and attractive (PCGS # 1931) Estimated Value $225 - 250 View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $408
Lot 292		12-piece lot of Large Cents. Consists of: 1822 (1), 1824 (1), 1826 (3), 1827 (3), 1828 (1), 1838 (3). Coins are mostly Good to Very Good. Not checked for varities. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details	Realized $420