Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 10

Coin and Currency Auction

Colonial Coins

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 51		1787 New Jersey Copper. Large planchet, plain shield. The first grades VG-8 and the second grades F-12. Both have minor planchet roughness and should be inspected, but are nice and clean from circulation. Estimated Value $125 - 175. Both are from the Fairchild Family Trust. View details	Realized $219
Lot 52		1786 Vermont Copper. "Vermontensium". PCGS graded EF-45. This one has a curious patina that has the appearance of a toned silver coin instead of a copper coin. One or two minor planchet flakes can be seen on the obverse, with a single spot noted on the D of DECIMA on the reverse. The strike is a bit weak on the plow, but stronger on the mountains, sun and trees. A popular and appealing example of this issue. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,725
Lot 53		1788 Vermont Copper. VG-8. The date was weakly struck on this one so we can't be certain which date it is. Some green corrosion on the obverse, but with strong devices there, while the reverse is very weak. There are two rim clips or filed areas. Estimated Value $25 - 50. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details	Realized $230
Lot 54		1788 Vermont Copper. "ET LIB INDE". Good-4. Nice surfaces for the grade, with good color and no circulation problems. Estimated Value $200 - 250. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details	Realized $184
Lot 55		1781 North American Token. VG-8. These were apparently struck in Ireland and made their way to America where they circulated near Canada. Glossy brown with some red patina on the ship. Estimated Value $40 - 50. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details	Realized $63
Lot 56		(c.1785) Bar "Copper". PCGS graded AU-58. Choice medium to light brown in color with so surface problems or handling marks worth noting. There is a tiny speck located under the center of the S on the obverse, and a couple of spots between the upper bars on the reverse. Well struck and one of the nicest bar cents seen by us in many years. PCGS has graded 3 this high, with 4 graded higher. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. From the Fairchild Family Trust, and purchased from Richard Picker many years ago. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,635
Lot 57		(c.1785) Bar "Copper". PCGS graded AU-53. Light brown in color for the most part, but there is some green corrosion on the left side of the obverse and scattered spots of green or red raised corrosion on both sides. PCGS has graded 4 this high, with 11 graded higher. Well struck and very popular. This design is thought to have been taken from coat buttons used during the Revolutionary War. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,680
Lot 58		1787 Auctori Plebis Token. VG-8. These tokens were probably struck in England by an unknown maker and closely resemble the Connecticut issues of the period. This one has smooth, even wear and nice surfaces. Struck on a planchet which was a bit too small, as are all seen. Estimated Value $50 - 100. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details	Realized $161
Lot 59		"1789" Mott Token. Thick planchet. PCGS graded AU-55. This is a late die state example with a large die break (lump) attached to the upper left of the clock. Poorly struck up at the centers, as the dies were probably warped, weakening that area. Dark chocolate brown in color and glossy in the lettering. There also appears to be some rim crumbling around the reverse edges, which could possibly be a rim bruise or two, but its hard to tell while inside the PCGS holder. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 60		(c.1792-1794) Kentucky Token Cent. Plain edge. EF-40. Nice surfaces and color on this coin, with medium brown prevailing. Trivial handling marks on both sides from circulation, but fewer problems than usually encountered. Estimated Value $300 - 375. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $288
Lot 61		1794 Franklin Press Token. PCGS graded MS-63 Brown. This one is boldly struck by the dies, and very well preserved. Examination will note a trace of mint red adhering near the devices. Free of all but the most trivial small spots. A splendid example of this very popular token. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $920
Lot 62		1794 Talbot, Allum & Lee Token Cent. With NEW YORK. VF-20. The planchet is slightly porous with some raised areas in the fields near the lettering and devices. Brick red patina on the obverse, more brown on the reverse. Estimated Value $200 - 250. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details	Realized $115
Lot 63		1796 Myddleton Token - Copper. PCGS graded Proof 63 Red and Brown. Perhaps the only one known that retains red and brown colors, the few others graded are all toned. This one has some minor spots on both sides, mostly near the rim, and some of these are raised. Frosted devices and boldly struck, this is simply a stunning medal that any collector will absolutely fall in love with, as well as the silver piece also offered in this sale. If you have longed for one of these then be sure to spend some time examining the fully struck proof surfaces and superb color of these two historical treasures. Of foremost interest to the colonial specialist or Kentucky collector. Breen states that 8-10 are known, and PCGS has only graded 5, so that estimate is probably about right. Don't miss this opportunity to purchase one of these extremely rare and desirable tokens. Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,500. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $18,975
Lot 64		1796 Myddleton Token - Silver. PCGS graded Proof 63. A beautiful example of this popular medal, the surfaces are toned a medium antique silver-gray with lighter shades on the devices. Of the PCGS examples graded, only 3 have been awarded a grade this high, with just a single coin graded higher. Breen discusses this medal in his wonderful Encyclopedia (page 106-7). Philip Parry Price Myddelton acquired an enormous tract of land in Kentucky and during 1795-6 he persuaded hundreds of English farmers and laborers to emigrate to his Kentucky land, promising them steady employment. The dies were engraved by Conrad H. Küchler and these were stuck at Boulton and Watts Soho Mint. The devices are beautiful, Hope with anchor, presents her two children to Liberty, who holds the liberty pole (note the slaves cap of freedom flying at the top). Behind Liberty is the cornucopia, representing the abundance of the new land and fertility. The seedling represents Myddelton's Kentucky project. On the obverse, the dejected Britannia with her spear inverted (a clear reference to the defeat at Yorktown), with the scales of Justice and the fasces down on the ground. Britannia looks down at a cap of Liberty, which has sprung forth near her feet, representing the new American colony. Needless to say, these elements were highly insulting to Britain, and Myddelton soon found himself in the horrible Newgate Prison, charged with "brain drain" and literally the formal charges were "enticing artificers to emigrate to the United States", ending his ambitious project. Perhaps 15 to 20 are known, and these are extremely rare in any grade, both silver and copper pieces were struck. Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $14,950
Lot 65		(1796) Castorland Medal. Silver restrike. A pair, both of which grade MS-60. The silver piece is prooflike and very nice, while the copper example has some scratches near the beaver and has been harshly cleaned. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $50 - 75. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details	Realized $35
Lot 66		1783 Georgius Triumpho Token. PCGS graded AU-55. As nice as this issue is found, PCGS has graded 5 this high with none graded higher! Brown in color on the obverse, similar on the reverse but there is a large red area on the lower left reverse and another spot of red above that. Minor handling marks on both sides. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,300. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 67		1783 Washington Token. Large military bust. PCGS graded AU-58. Medium brown with deeper colors in the lettering, and glossy. Boldly struck, with full details on George and Liberty on the reverse. There is an obverse die crack between 17, and another through the W and these both meet on George's coat. About as nice as these are found, only a single coin has been graded as mint state by PCGS. Estimated Value $600 - 800. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 68		1783 Washington Token. Large military bust. Sharpness of EF-40 but plugged. But holed and plugged at the top of the obverse. Medium brown and glossy. Estimated Value $100 - 150. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details	Realized $58
Lot 69		1783 Washington Token. Small military bust, engrailed edge. PCGS graded AU-58. One of the finest seen by PCGS, only 2 have been graded this high, with none graded higher. Medium brown in color with minor patina in the peripheral lettering. Well struck by the cracked dies, note the encircling cracks at the base of most of the letters. We note some very light pin scratches in the fields, but a glass is needed to see them. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. From the Fairchild Family Trust and earlier purchased from Richard Picker, with envelope concluded. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,783
Lot 70		1783 Washington Token. Draped bust, no button. Both grade VF-30. Both are nice for the grade, but one has some minor rim bumps. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $200 - 250. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details	Realized $414
Lot 71		1783 Washington Token. Draped bust, with button. This group includes a Washington Large Military bust; a Washington Double Head and a 1783 Nova with pointed rays. Grades range from VG to Fine. The Nova is a bit corroded, the other two decent. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details	Unsold
Lot 72		1783 Washington Token. Copper restrike, engrailed edge. PCGS graded Proof 67 Red and Brown. This is the finest graded example of this restrike seen by PCGS, it is alone as the sole PR 67 Red and Brown seen. One other Brown one has been graded, but this particular coin retains much of its original mint red color. Superb surfaces and simply stunning color. If you demand the finest, and can afford it, this and the silver restrike piece should be kept together as the finest known examples of these Taylor restrikes. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,450
Lot 73		1783 Washington Token. Copper restrike, engrailed edge. PCGS graded Proof 65 Brown. If you demand a top notch example of this issue, we do note minor die rust on the lettering and devices. Sharply struck throughout, and hints of original red are noted in the fields. Estimated Value $700 - 900. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 74		1783 Washington Token. Silver restrike. PCGS graded Proof 67. This is far and away the finest graded Proof example of this issue seen by PCGS or anyone else for that matter. Only 13 have been graded in all, and this is alone as PR 67. The next coin seen in the PCGS Population Report is PR 65, and that is alone in that grade. At a glance one can see why, the surfaces are superb, the fields deeply mirrored and the devices piled high with drifting frost. A coin dealer named W. J. Taylor purchased the scrap metal from the Soho Mint in 1848, and found device punches and working dies. In a few years he struck some of these in copper and silver, which have very popular with collectors ever since the 1860s. This is certainly the finest known, it would be hard to conceive of a coin grading higher or being more beautiful than the one now offered. If you demand the finest for your colonial collection, then buy this gorgeous example and never worry about upgrading. Estimated Value $3,500-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,680
Lot 75		1783 Washington Token. Silver restrike. PCGS graded Proof 63. Beautiful for grade, the only complaint are minor hairlines and some trivial defects in the planchet, one at the top rim, and another in the left reverse field. It is unknown how many were made, but a guess is that a few dozen survive. Lovely old silver toning around the rims. Estimated Value $800 - 1,100. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 76		1783 Washington Token. "UNITY STATES". PCGS graded AU-58. This design employs the popular reverse which is clearly copied from the regular issue Large Cents from 1796-1807. The edge has been filed to obscure the word UNITY as seen on all specimens. Well struck and a nice brown color, but there is a patch of green above George Washington's head and the planchet has dark streaks on the reverse. Estimated Value $600 - 800. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $368
Lot 77		(c.1783) Washington Token Double Head Cent. This group includes the following; 1788 Massachusetts Cent; 1783 Washington Draped Bust Cent; 1783 Washington Unity States Cent and a Washington Double Head token. These grade VG to Fine. Some are corroded and should be inspected. Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details	Unsold
Lot 78		(c.1783) Washington Token Double Head Cent. VF-20. Cleaned and nicely retoned long ago, but with telltale hairlines in the fields. Nice surfaces and color today, and well struck too. Estimated Value $150 - 200. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details	Realized $115
Lot 79		1791 Washington Token Cent. Large eagle. PCGS graded AU-58. Deep brown in color and well struck, including on the epaulets on the President's coat, but they do show some wear. Clean surfaces for the grade, and worth a strong price for its problem free wear and spot-free surfaces. Appealing design elements, and scarce any better. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 80		(1792) Washington Token Copper Cent. "WASHINGTON BORN VIRGINIA". SEGS graded EF-40 holed, but expertly plugged. As noted on the holder, this coin has been holed, plugged and expertly repaired at 11 o'clock on the obverse. Dark toning and this repair work is scarcely detectable. An important and seldom offered coin that should please the expert as these are seldom found in any grade. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 81		(1792) Washington Token Copper Cent. "WASHINGTON BORN VIRGINIA". VG-7 obverse, poor reverse. This one has a large hole at the top of the obverse, and there are some surface scratches on both sides. Most of the reverse has worn away, perhaps as this was worn for many years as a pendant. Dark brown in color, with some pitting on the reverse. Estimated Value $250 - 350. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $144
Lot 82		(1792) Washington Token Cent. "WASHINGTON PRESIDENT", plain edge. SEGS graded Fine-15 Light roughness. As noted on the SEGS holder, there is light roughness on both sides, but the color is a pleasant dark brown and free of major corrosion problems. Nicely struck, but a bit uneven on the reverse so parts of the lettering can not be discerned. Rare and popular. Estimated Value $1,700 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 83		1793 Washington Token Halfpenny. Ship reverse, lettered edge. PCGS graded MS-62 Brown. This is currently the finest graded of this important Washington issue. It is alone in its grade category as the sole MS-62, with a couple of others graded lower. There are a few scattered marks above the ship in the field, but nothing worthy of note. Boldly struck and with a lovely tan to brown color throughout, free of spots or other detriments. An important offering and one of the most important Washington pieces in this sale. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 84		1793 Washington Token Halfpenny. Ship reverse, lettered edge. PCGS graded AU-58. Sharply impressed by the dies, but we note the reverse die shows some sinking in the fields above the ship, weakening that area. One small planchet flake on the obverse, located in the field below the S of PRESIDENT, and another larger one on the reverse near the top of the forward mast. Deep brown and free of surface spots or other value impairing problems. Estimated Value $700 - 900. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $978
Lot 85		1795 Washington Token. Grate reverse, small buttons. PCGS graded AU-58. Deep mahogany brown shades on both sides, and somewhat glossy. Sharp on the devices, with just a touch of weakness on Washington's upper head and on the ON of LONDON on the reverse. An exciting example of this issue. Estimated Value $500 - 700. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 86		1795 Washington "Liberty and Security" Token Halfpenny. "BIRMINGHAM" edge. EF-40. There is a light scratch across Washington's face from his nose to his neck. Nice surfaces and color otherwise, with some weakness on the central shield lines. Scarce and always popular. Estimated Value $500 - 600. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $288
Lot 87		(1795) Washington "Liberty and Security" Token Penny. PCGS graded MS-64 Red and Brown. One of the nicest of these seen by PCGS, which notes 7 graded this high with just 2 graded higher! An impressive coin that boasts mellow red color throughout and a hint of darker shades along the upper left rim. All devices are fully struck, and this coin is far better than most copper coins of the era. Stunning surfaces that show few signs of handling and are totally problem-free. A foremost opportunity for the specialist. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,600
Lot 88		(1795) Washington "Liberty and Security" Token Penny. PCGS graded MS-63 Brown. Scarce in this state of preservation, the surfaces are clean and show only light signs of handling. There are a few trivial spots on the surfaces, and we note minor red coloring tucked into the devices and lettering on the obverse, more even brown on the reverse. As to the strike, it is bold, and complete separation is noted on the eagle's breast and George's curls. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,300. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 89		(1795) Washington "Liberty and Security" Token Penny. PCGS graded AU-53. With some dark verdigris around the devices visible with a glass. Minor handling marks, and overall pleasing for the grade. Note the sharp strike on George, and also on the eagle and his big shield tail. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 90		Washington "Success" Medal. Large. PCGS graded VF-35. Steel gray in color with darker shades on the worn areas of the obverse, and a dark area on the left side of the reverse. There are some surface marks and small disturbances, where someone may have worked on the areas surrounding the spot. One fine scratch is noted down the back of Washington's face, as well as the familiar die crack from rim to rim through his nose. As usual, the reverse is slightly weak at the center. Estimated Value $400 - 500. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $368
Lot 91		Washington "Success" Medal. Small. PCGS graded AU-58. This one appears to be struck in copper with the reeded edge visible when carefully examined in the holder. PCGS has graded just 3 coins this high of the popular Washington Success medals. None have been graded higher. Scrutiny notes some dull scrapes down George's face and into the field, but they are very old and can scarcely be seen, even with a glass. A very strong strike, including the epaulets on Washington's shoulder and on his upper curls too. There are some minor dark spots on the obverse, but they blend well with the patina of the coin. If you demand a really high-end example of this medal, then examine this lot to see if its for you. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,323
Lot 92		1795 New South Wales Halfpenny. Fine-12. Medium brown and with only moderate circulation handling marks. A touch weak in the strike, as often seen for this issue. Estimated Value $200 - 250. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $230
Lot 93		1787 Fugio Cent. Pointed rays, cinquefoils, "STATES UNITED". PCGS graded AU-55. Medium brown in color and well preserved. Minor weakness on the upper left side of the obverse, where minor roughness is noted on the planchet. A couple of very small specks on either side, but nothing problematic. Perfect for the specialist who needs this important colonial issue. Struck from lightly clashed dies, as are most seen. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 94		1787 Fugio Cent. Pointed rays, cinquefoils, "STATES UNITED". PCGS graded EF-45. Chocolate brown in color, but unevenly struck around the periphery. On the obverse there are tiny scratches on the pointed of the sundail, on the reverse we note faint radial pin scratches across the entire reverse and a couple of dark spots. Estimated Value $700 - 900. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $633
Lot 95		1787 Fugio Cent. New Haven "Restrike" in Silver. PCGS graded AU-58. One of the prettiest silver coins in this entire sale, the periphery is toned with rainbow blues, reds and golds from long storage in an album, and the coin is well struck. Note the die rust on both sides, which shows up as small lumps on the coin. In silver, these are rare, with perhaps 10-15 known, mostly in high grades. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. From the Fairchild Family Trust. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,415
Lot 96		1787 Fugio Cent. New Haven "Restrike" in Brass. This group includes 1767 French Colonies Sou; 1785 Nova Constellatio, pointed rays; 1788 Massachusetts Cent and a 1794 Talbot, Allum and Lee token. These grade Good to VG. Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details	Realized $368

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