Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 1

Coin Auction

$10 Gold

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 774		Eagle. 1795 13 leaves. EF-45. Probably wiped with a jewelers cloth as the fields have a reflective quality. Some minor handling marks, and the surfaces appear to have been disturbed very lightly at some time in the past. Always a popular type coin and one that should be inspected by prospective bidders as the problems are present, but minor. View details	Unsold
Lot 775		Eagle. 1795 13 leaves. Sharpness of Extremely Fine. Boldly struck in greenish color gold and free from the adjustment marks that seem to plague so many others. Hairlines are detectable from cleaning. View details	Realized $9,900
Lot 776		Eagle. 1803. Sharpness of VF-30. Repaired at noon and 6 o'clock. Burnished and worked on in the fields. View details	Unsold
Lot 777		Eagle. 1839 Large letters. Well struck with plenty of frosty mint lustre. Some scattered contact marks on the surfaces and edges on both sides, none by themselves worthy of mention. A popular and much sought-after two year type, designed by Christian Gobrecht, that is seldom offered in Mint State grades. Pop. of only 2 with 2 higher. NGC graded MS-61. View details	Realized $14,300
Lot 778		Eagle. 1844-O. PCGS graded EF-45. A select coin for this early type I Eagle, the surfaces have a bit of prooflike reflectivity in the fields, and the surfaces and crisp details on the devices give the appearance of a higher grade. One that will satisfy the demanding collector, who expects top-notch quality and problem-free coins. View details	Realized $1,870
Lot 779		Eagle. 1845-0. EF-45. View details	Unsold
Lot 780		Eagle. 1845-0 Repunched 84. Breen 6869. Light hairlines. VF-25. View details	Realized $308
Lot 781		Eagle. 1847. NGC graded AU-50. View details	Realized $451
Lot 782		Eagle. 1847-0. Although not a particularly rare date, this issue becomes quite rare in grades above Extra Fine. NGC graded AU-55. View details	Realized $825
Lot 783		Eagle. 1850 Large date. ANACS graded AU-55. View details	Unsold
Lot 784		Eagle. 1850-0. ANACS graded EF-45. View details	Unsold
Lot 785		Eagle. 1850-0. Slightly rough surfaces. EF-40. View details	Unsold
Lot 786		Eagle. 1853/2. NGC graded MS-62. A well struck, frosty mint specimen. Breen 6905. Popular "Red Book" variety and according to Breen only 8-10 known. This is the only example known in Mint State, the finest previous to the discovery of this example was AU-58. Population of 1, none higher. This is the finest known. View details	Unsold
Lot 787		Eagle. 1853. A gorgeous, very choice example, glittering with undistrubed satiny mint lustre. A common date in circulated grades, extremely rare in strictly Mint State. This choice example has a pop. of only 2 with one higher. NGC graded MS-63. View details	Realized $16,500
Lot 788		Eagle. 1854-0 Large Date. PCGS graded AU-58. Many times rarer that the Small Date variety and easily distinguishable. A fully lustrous specimen that must have been plucked from circulation shortly after issue. Most of the surviving examples are found in low grade and according to Walter Breen when he wrote his Encyclopedia in 1988, 'uncirculateds' were completely unknown. This lovely example ranks high within the condition census as PCGS has graded but 4 in AU-58 with 2 higher. View details	Realized $3,960
Lot 789		Eagle. 1857. NGC graded Proof 66. This monumental offering is possibly unique in Proof condition. Not only is this coin an ultra rarity, but the grade is ultra high at Proof-66. There is no other Proof 1857 Eagle in the Smithsonian, the ANS, even in the Harry Bass specialized gold collection. This 1857 Eagle has only appeared for sale only twice within the past century, both times at public auction. The first appearance was in 1922 as lot #287 in the still famous and world-renowned sale of the James Ten Eyck collection. Although there were many rarities in this sale, this coin must have been considered one of the highlights. John H. Clapp purchased the coin for $40 but later sold it via Private Treaty as a part of his collection to Louis Eliasberg in 1942. Louis Eliasberg began an unparalleled quest to acquire an example of every United States gold coin ever minted and nearly completed the task before his death. Ultimately, his collection was sold at public auction in October 1982. In this sale, the 1857 Liberty Eagle was offered as lot #702 and realized $77,000. Other rarities may come and go, but here is one that stands alone, not only unique as the sole surviving Proof issue from 1857 Eagle mintage, but in superb gem proof condition. Nearly perfect surfaces, with excellent contrast between the devices and the deep mirror fields. A coin which has it all, rarity, condition and a long proven track record of price increases. View details	Unsold
Lot 790		Eagle. 1860-0. Cleaned. This is a very high grade example for this rare low mintage date. AU-50. View details	Realized $1,155
Lot 791		Eagle. 1862. Proof 60 plus. A dazzeling cameo proof specimen with full mirror fields against frosty devices. Some faint hairlines can be seen under magnification when held under a Halogen light. Some cloudiness appears around the surfaces, possibly the result of being wiped with a jewler's cloth (a common practice years ago). Only 35 made, all February 16. We believe 10 to 12 survive and perhaps this is a liberal estimate. View details	Realized $22,000
Lot 792		Eagle. 1864-S. Nearly identical to the other '64-S, this example exhibits a bit stronger of a strike with a few added light contact marks. To have two examples to choose from in the same sale is unheard of. As stated previously, NGC has graded but 2 (this and the previous coin) with none higher. NGC graded EF-45. View details	Unsold
Lot 793		Eagle. 1864-S. A problem-free example for the grade. A very rare low mintage date as only 2500 were made with perhaps but a dozen still extant. Population of only 2 with none higher. NGC graded EF-45. Ex John Jay Pittman, lot 1945. View details	Realized $10,120
Lot 794		Eagle. 1868-S. Cleaned at one time, otherwise, just honest wear. Very scarce low mintage date. VF-20. View details	Realized $990
Lot 795		Eagle. 1877-S. One of the key date San Francisco mint eagles. View details	Realized $644
Lot 796		Eagle. 1879-S. AU-53. View details	Unsold
Lot 797		Eagle. 1880. Frosty and toned. PCGS graded MS-62. View details	Realized $385
Lot 798		Eagle. 1883. A choice uncirculated example displaying full fiery mint bloom color. Pop. of 46 with only 2 higher. PCGS graded MS-63. View details	Unsold
Lot 799		Eagle. 1887-S. Lustrous with light contact marks on both sides. NGC graded MS-62. View details	Realized $418
Lot 800		Eagle. 1890. Proof-like surfaces which tend to enhance the handling marks. AU-50. View details	Realized $319
Lot 801		Eagle. 1892. Frosty and lightly toned. NGC graded MS-63. View details	Realized $935
Lot 802		Eagle. 1895-0. PCI graded MS-60. Attractive natural orange-peel color. View details	Realized $440
Lot 803		Eagle. 1897. Proof 60. A slightly impaired cameo proof example with brilliant fields accentuating the light contact marks. Only 69 proofs were struck. View details	Unsold
Lot 804		Eagle. 1898-S. MS-60 Plus. Light hairlines noted. View details	Realized $297
Lot 805		Eagle. 1899. A bright frosty mint specimen. MS-60. View details	Unsold
Lot 806		Eagle. 1899-S. Reverse weakly struck in areas. MS-60. View details	Realized $303
Lot 807		Eagle. 1901-0. Tiny rim nick at 1 o'clock on the obverse. MS-60. View details	Realized $308
Lot 808		Eagle. 1901. MS-60 Plus. View details	Realized $264
Lot 809		Eagle. 1903-S. MS-60 Plus. Some light hairlines are noted. Attractive golden sunset mint lustre. View details	Realized $429
Lot 810		Eagle. 1905. A very choice specimen struck with the all proof finish as made this year. A glittering beauty with only the faintest of hairlines visible under strong magnification. Certinaly one of the better survivors from a mintage of only 86. Proof 63. View details	Realized $15,950
Lot 811		Eagle. 1905. Light hairlines. MS-60. View details	Unsold
Lot 812		Eagle. 1906-D. A gorgeous satiny mint specimen with remarkably clean surfaces. Popular as one of only two Liberty eagles struck at the Denver mint. PCGS graded MS-64. View details	Realized $1,815
Lot 813		Eagle. 1907 Indian. No Motto. PCGS graded MS-62. The fields and surfaces are remarkably free from marks. This example is of Premium Quality. View details	Realized $1,045
Lot 814		Eagle. 1907 Indian. No Periods. AU-50. View details	Realized $374
Lot 815		Eagle. 1908-D No Motto. Light hairlines. AU-55. View details	Unsold
Lot 816		Eagle. 1909. Matte Proof 60. A boldly struck matte proof example with a light amount of hairlines from being cleaned long ago. One of only 74 proofs struck. View details	Realized $6,050
Lot 817		Eagle. 1913-S. Scratches across the reverse fields. EF-45. View details	Unsold
Lot 818		Eagle. 1914-D. AU-55. View details	Realized $330
Lot 819		Eagle. 1914-S. NGC graded MS-64. A virtual satiny mint gem with nearly flawless surfaces. A microscopic slide mark across the cheek probably prevented the grading service from assigning a higher grade. Pop of 14 with only 4 a point higher. View details	Unsold
Lot 820		Eagle. 1920-S. PCGS graded MS-64. One of the classic rarities of the Indian Eagle series! Indeed, a sensational coin that is several orders of magnitude bolder and flashier than the run of the mill Mint State wanabes. In terms of overall color and appearance, it plainly belongs in a class by itself. The fields are satin-smooth; the devices, free from annoying nicks and scratches; and the central portions; always a sticking point when it comes to whether a 1920-S is choice or not; are bold throughout. This includes full, wafting hair waves over Liberty's ear, complete separation on the raised edges of the headband, unimprovable feather detail in the war bonnet, and an eagle that soars above its competition. PCGS has only graded 3 coins this high, with 2 graded higher. Unlike the 1930-S and 1933, 1920-S has never been found in hoards. A small group was located in New York, but they were all weakly struck and bagmarked, clearly not the quality we have here, this coin having a full and complete LIBERTY and free of annoying ticks and marks. A foremost coin for the specialist to savor day after day. View details	Unsold
Lot 821		Eagle. 1932. An exquisite example exhibiting rich radiating mint bloom color on both sides. Although a common date, no Indian eagle in this grade can be considered common. An ideal coin for a top quality type set. NGC graded MS-65. View details	Realized $3,080
Lot 822		Eagle. 1932. PCGS graded MS-62. Rich golden-orange mint bloom color. Housed in an old style PCGS holder. View details	Unsold