Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 10

Coin and Currency Auction

Colonial Coins

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1		Oak Tree Shilling 1652. PCGS graded VF-30. This one weighs 73.0 grains according to PCGS. All oak tree shillings are rare, and this one has lovely color and clean surfaces. It was probably bent at some point in the past and circulated wearing parts of the tree more than other areas, causing localized weakness there. Well struck and preserved on the reverse. An important coin for the specialist. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,450
Lot 2		Pine Tree Sixpence 1652. PCGS graded AU-50. The recorded weight on this one is 31.9 grains, and this is noted on the PCGS insert. This appears to be Noe-33, with the two pellets that flank the tree. As always seen, the coin is not well centered on the reverse (tree side), with most of the lettering off at the top. The obverse (dated side) is well centered and the strike is sharp. Examination will note a small disturbance on the D of ENGLAND. Lovely silvery gray in color with otherwise problem free surfaces and rims. PCGS has graded 2 as such, with just 5 coins graded higher (MS-64 is the best). Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,370
Lot 3		Pine Tree Shilling, small planchet 1652. PCGS graded VF-30. A lovely coin that is toned an antique gray color with lighter shades on the devices, darker in the fields. Scattered handling marks as expected for the grade, mostly hidden in the lettering. One small planchet irregularity between MA on the obverse. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,300
Lot 4		St. Patrick Copper "Farthing". Both grade VG-8. The Farthing has glossy brown surfaces and is free of problems while the Halfpenny has some rim bumps and uneven wear. Both are nice coins to represent the type. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $300 - 375. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,725
Lot 5		(1688) James II Plantation Token tin farthing. Restrike. PCGS graded AU-55. According to Breen in his Encyclopedia, this is one of the restrike issues, struck around 1828 by a London coin dealer named Matthew Young, who obtained the original dies and edge devices. All show a die break in the right obverse field, which is not seen on the originals. Nevertheless, these are collected along with the originals, and almost all examples have heavy tin pesting throughout, as seen here. Virtually no wear, but with the ever-present surface problems. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,438
Lot 6		Rosa Americana Twopence (undated). VF-25. Dark brown in color and with average surfaces. Minor handling marks from circulation and some areas of raised verdigris, especially near the rims. Smooth edges and overall a decent example for the grade. Estimated Value $400 - 500. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $633
Lot 7		1722 Rosa Americana Halfpenny, "DEI GRATIA REX UTILE DULCI". VF-30. Nice color and surfaces but there is an unfortunate spot above RE of REX which looks active. Sharply impressed and medium brown with some brassy highlights on both sides. A couple of minor rim ticks and scrapes can be seen. Estimated Value $350 - 450. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $414
Lot 8		1722 Rosa Americana Halfpenny, "DEI GRATIA REX UTILE DULCI". VF-30. A nice electrotype of this popular colonial issue. Nice surfaces and color. Estimated Value $50-UP. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $242
Lot 9		1722 Rosa Americana Penny, "UTILE DULCI". PCGS graded AU-50. These were struck in "bath metal" (75% copper, 24.7% zinc and .3% silver). and hence have brass colors outlining the devices. Boldly impressed by the dies and free of all but minor handling marks. An impressive example of this early American colonial struck in England. Estimated Value $600 - 900. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 10		1723 Rosa Americana Halfpenny. VF-30. This is a nice coin for the grade, it is glossy from a protective coat of wax applied years ago. Minor roughness is noted in the fields, but it is not offensive. Boldly struck by the dies and impressive in every way. Estimated Value $200 - 250. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $322
Lot 11		1723 Rosa Americana Halfpenny. These range in grade from Very Good to Fine. One of the 1723s is the overdate, and two have nice surfaces while the other two are somewhat rough from corrosion. Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value $200 - 300. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details	Realized $242
Lot 12		1723 Rosa Americana Penny. VG-8. Slightly rough surfaces but nice color and device detail on both sides. Estimated Value $75 - 100. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details	Realized $92
Lot 13		1723 Rosa Americana Twopence. PCGS graded AU-58. As nice as these are usually found, just a couple of mint state coins have been graded to date. Note slight surface roughness on both sides, from long exposure to a moist environment, and we also note some red areas on the King and in the field on the reverse. Medium to dark brown in color and with a generally pleasing appearance. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,400. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 14		1722 Hibernia Farthing, "D:G: REX". The first grades F-12 and the second G-4. The first is nice for the grade, although there is a planchet crack extending up from the lower obverse rim, while the second has some minor roughness and porosity. Estimated Value $175 - 225. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details	Realized $265
Lot 15		1722 Hibernia Halfpenny, harp at left. PCGS graded AU-55. Boldly struck on the devices on both sides and with nice brown color throughout. We note some fine scrapes in the field before the face and around the neck, and a hint or red patina behind the head. Estimated Value $400 - 500. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $483
Lot 16		1722 Hibernia Halfpenny, harp at right. VF-25. Light brown in color with decent surfaces for the grade. We note some scattered marks, but none are deep or distracting. A well made coin that has strong device detail. Estimated Value $125 - 150. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details	Realized $184
Lot 17		1723 Hibernia Farthing, "DEI GRATIA REX". The first grades VF-20 and the second F-12 with some porosity. We note both have some dark olive patina, the first is glossy while the second is more matte in appearance, and both have some rim marks. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $150 - 175. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details	Realized $86
Lot 18		1723 Hibernia Farthing, "DEI GRATIA REX". The Farthing grades VG-8, but is porous and the Halfpenny grades VG-8. As to the color, the first is dark olive but otherwise decent for the grade, the second is much nicer with lighter brown colors from a careful cleaning, but we not a slight bend in the rim near 2 o'clock on the obverse. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $125 - 175. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details	Realized $92
Lot 19		1723 Hibernia Halfpenny. EF-40. This one is very sharply struck and well preserved with medium brown surfaces and no signs of corosion or similar problems. A couple of breaks in the toning on the high points, but these are trivial. An impressive example of this scarce issue. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $184
Lot 20		1773 Virginia Halfpenny, period after "GEORGIVS". PCGS graded MS-63 Brown. Choice glossy surfaces that are graced by delicate brown tones and are clean for the grade. There are two dark spots on the lower obverse, one behind George's head, the other below his bust. Boldly struck and very well preserved for this issue. Estimated Value $600 - 800. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $920
Lot 21		(1680) London Elephant Token Halfpenny. Thick planchet. PCGS graded MS-63 Red and Brown. This scarce example has excellent surfaces and retains a small amount of original mint red color but the coin is mostly toned. However, the planchet is defective, with long fissures running across at an angle on the obverse, and a few minor pieces are missing from the rim, as struck. On the reverse, the planchet doesn't show the fissures, but there are dark areas mostly inside the shield. One of the few found with any remnants of original mint red, and highly desirable as such. Perhaps ten are known that show some red in the color, with the balance toned various shades of brown. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,875
Lot 22		(1680) London Elephant Token Halfpenny. Thick planchet. VG-7. Even wear but there are two rim bumps both on the lower obverse. All devices are well preserved and defined. Medium brown and pleasing for the moderate grade. Estimated Value $150 - 175. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details	Realized $230
Lot 23		1760 Hibernia-Voce Populi Halfpenny. PCGS graded EF-45. A high grade example of this scarce issue. Fully struck on the devices and struck from badly clashed dies on both sides. As to the color, it's a medium brown and there are only faint signs of surface problems or spots. Another nice colonial which is rarely found this nice. Estimated Value $400 - 500. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,438
Lot 24		1760 Hibernia-Voce Populi Halfpenny. SEGS graded VF-30. Nicely struck and preserved with pleasing light brown surfaces. We note some trivial verdigris embedded in the devices, but it is minor considering how nice the coin is overall. Scarce and worth a premium. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details	Realized $219
Lot 25		1766 Pitt Token Halfpenny. VF-25. Nice color and surfaces throughout, but there are some unfortunate scratches in the left obverse field and similar scratches on the reverse near the ship. All lettering and device detail is clear to the unaided eye and this is a nice coin despite the minor scratches. Estimated Value $800 - 900. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $776
Lot 26		(c. 1779) Rhode Island Ship Medal, with wreath. PCGS graded AU-55. This coin has been silver washed, to make it pass as if it were silver back around its time of issue perhaps. Well struck with most of the devices clear and well centered on the planchet. About two to three dozen are known, of which this is one of the better ones. We note some trivial pin scratches around the ships rigging, and minor surface erosion on both sides. A rare coin that is seldom offered. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,185
Lot 27		1783 Chalmers Shilling. Birds, long worm. PCGS graded EF-45. A rare issue that is seldom found at all, much less in high grade. This one is unevenly struck, weak at the bottom of the obverse and strong on top, and similar on the reverse. The important design elements and the date can be seen, despite the weakness. Note a small fissure is located along the edge of the lower reverse, as struck, and there is a small spot within the S of ANNAPOLIS. The long worm variety is much rarer than the short worm version, and this is one of the better ones graded. Perhaps a few dozen are known, mostly in lower grades. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,335
Lot 28		1755 French Colonies Sou Marque. PCGS graded AU-55. Silvery gray in color and well preserved. Boldly struck, and scarce. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $316
Lot 29		1721-H French Colonies Copper Sou. These three range from Very Good to Fine. All have slightly porous surfaces and were probably coated with wax some time ago for protection. The last piece is counterstamped "RF" as nearly always seen. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $250 - 300. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details	Realized $184
Lot 30		1767 French Colonies Sou. EF-40. A common date, but in nice condition. Estimated Value $225 - 275. With an old envelope from the Richard Picker coin firm, later from the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $132
Lot 31		1776 Continental Currency - Pewter, inscribed "CURRENCY EG FECIT". PCGS graded AU-50. Steel gray in color and lacking the usual tin-pesting that is often seen, the surfaces are truly delightful for this issue. We do note a dull scrape on the O in CONTINENTAL and other small scrapes around both sides hidden within the lettering. Well struck by the dies, with each state visible in the encircling chain and we note the usual die crack through the middle of the chain on the reverse. A pretty dollar, despite its handling marks. Estimated Value $8,000 - 10,000. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $12,650
Lot 32		1783 Nova Constellation Copper. Pointed rays, large U.S. PCGS graded AU-58. Dark brown in color with clean fields and devices for the grade. This is one of the highest graded examples of this important Colonial issue. They were struck at the Wyon Mint in Birmingham, England, and were used widely through the Eastern Seaboard area. Virtually unknown in full mint state, this high grade example will no doubt find much attention from people who need to upgrade their specimen. There are some very minor dings from handling on both sides, but they old and blend well with the patina. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. From the Fairchild Family Trust via Richard Picker, with an old envelope included. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,265
Lot 33		1783 Nova Constellation Copper. Blunt rays. VF-20. The surfaces are lightly erroded by reddish patina with some darker areas near the devices. No marks from circulation worthy of note. Estimated Value $300 - 400. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 34		1785 Nova Constellation Copper. Pointed rays. Sharpness of EF-40 but there is some damage. Small U.S. This one appears to have been struck on a previously struck coin, as traces of undertype exist on both sides. There are some marks at the center of the obverse and a couple near the rim, and on the reverse near the left edge. Glossy surfaces from a coat of wax, and interesting despite its problems. Estimated Value $200 - 300. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $368
Lot 35		1785 Nova Constellation Copper. Pointed rays. VG-8. Dark brown in the fields with lighter copper shades on the devices. Minor porosity throughout, as usual. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details	Realized $40
Lot 36		1787 Massachusetts Half Cent. VF-30. Medium to dark brown in color and with one script initial in the left obverse field. Some small pits on the reverse, but well struck and with nice device details throughout. Estimated Value $350 - 400. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $920
Lot 37		1787 Massachusetts Cent. Arrows in left talon. Fine-15. The surfaces have some minor porosity and we note a couple of small rim ticks on the reverse. Well centered and struck. Estimated Value $150 - 200. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details	Realized $196
Lot 38		1787 Massachusetts Cent. "Horn" from eagle's head. VF-20. Dark in the fields with lighter shades on the devices. A few scratches are lightly etched into the left obverse field near the Indian's bow. We also note a few minor rim bumps. The horned eagle variety has always been popular with collectors. Estimated Value $300 - 400. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $196
Lot 39		1788 Massachusetts Half Cent. PCGS graded AU-58. Deep brown in color with nice surfaces, save for some faint scratches in the fields. Sharply struck and a lovely coin in every way. Don't miss out if you need a high end example. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,668
Lot 40		1788 Massachusetts Cent. Period after "Massachusetts". Good-4. There are a few stray scratches and a mark or two. The tops of the lettering has worn into the rim, but most of the devices are clear. Estimated Value $70 - 90. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details	Realized $86
Lot 41		1788 Massachusetts Cent. No period. SEGS graded VG-8. Dark olive in the fields and lighter on the devices. There are some old scrapes and surface scratches as expected for the grade. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details	Realized $81
Lot 42		1785 Connecticut Copper. Bust facing right. PCGS graded AU-55. Medium glossy brown in color with some darker elements clinging to the devices. There are two minor planchet laminations, one on each side, both near the edge, as made. Free of spots or suface problems, and boldly struck. One of the best known, with very few found in grades of EF or above, and none graded as high as mint state according to a recent PCGS Population Report. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. From the Fairchild Family Trust, earlier from Richard Picker. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,185
Lot 43		1786 Connecticut Copper. Mailed bust facing left. VF-25. Glossy from a protective coat of wax and with above-average surfaces. Well struck on the devices and nicely preserved. Estimated Value $350 - 450. Purchased from Richard Picker and held in the Fairchild Family Trust for many decades. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $978
Lot 44		1787 Connecticut Copper. Horned bust variety. The first is the 1787 Horned Bust variety, VG-8; next 1787 "ETLIR" G-4 and last is 1788 Mailed Bust Right, VG-8. The ETLIR piece has a planchet flaw on Liberty's head, and all have dark brown patina. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $150 - 225. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details	Realized $184
Lot 45		1788 Connecticut Copper. Mailed bust facing right. Fine-12. Fairly nice for the grade with medium to light brown color and only a hint of a reddish area behind Liberty's head. A few thin scratches don't distract. Better than normally encountered. Estimated Value $150 - 200. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $552
Lot 46		1787 Nova Eborac. Figure facing right. Good-4. Dark olive surfaces throughout, with a couple of rim marks and other surface handling problems. Strong device detail, but the surface problems account for the grade. Estimated Value $100 - 125. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details	Realized $150
Lot 47		1786 New Jersey Copper. Narrow shield. Fine-15. With a couple of minor planchet streaks but the color and surfaces remain very nice for one of these. One small edge bump near the plow handles. Estimated Value $200 - 300. With an old Richard Picker envelope and from the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 48		1787 New Jersey Copper. Small planchet, plain shield. PCGS graded AU-53. One of the nicest New Jersey coppers you will probably ever find, the color is a delightful chocolate brown, the strike is full and complete, and the surfaces are free of all but the most trivial signs of contact. If all colonials looked like this, they would be a lot more popular! If you demand color, surfaces and strike, then take a look at this coin. You will not be disappointed. One tiny die crack from the V in NOVA to the back of the horse's head, and another lump above the R in PLURIBUS. Do not skip over this lot without taking the time to enjoy it. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,750
Lot 49		1787 New Jersey Copper. Small planchet, plain shield. Fine-15. Struck from strongly clashed dies, as are most of this variety (Breen-909). Similar to the "Serpant Head" but this is the smaller planchet. Nice color, but the surfaces show some handling marks and several small rim bumps. Estimated Value $300 - 400. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 50		1787 New Jersey Copper. Large planchet, plain shield. The first is a large planchet which grades VG-8; next is a small planchet "camel head" variety, VG-8 and last is a small planchet, plain shield grading F-12. Each has minor surface problems or porosity, and a couple of rim marks too. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $125 - 175. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details	Realized $368

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