Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 10

Coin and Currency Auction

California Fractional Gold

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1147		1853, BG-435, High Rarity-5. Round liberty half dollar. The State Arms of California. . BG-435. PCGS graded MS-62. One of the classic rarities of the Fractional gold series, the State Arms of California is coupled with the Humbert style reverse of the eagle with outstretched wings and a long scroll in its beak. These were struck by an unknown maker, and have been extremely popular with collectors ever since. PCGS in their recent Population Report notes 5 graded this high with 20 graded higher. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,900
Lot 1148		1853, BG-418, High rarity-7. Round Liberty Half Dollar. . BG-418. PCGS graded MS-64. This the finest graded of 6 seen by PCGS, there are none tied. Thus, it is reasonable to assume this coin is the finest known of this die variety. Flashy luster throughout with no signs of toning. The central reverse is a touch weak, as always, but the date can be seen and read. Certainly a coin for the advanced collector, with superb surfaces and of the highest rarity and desirability. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,025
Lot 1149		1853 BG-302, Rarity-5. The Peacock Reverse. Octagonal Liberty Half Dollar. . BG-302. PCGS graded MS-62. This variety was coined by Frontier & Deviercy in limited quantities. The eagle on the reverse incorporated the "with rays" designs then current on the quarter and half dollars of 1853, and as only a partial field of rays were used, they give the eagle the appearance of a peacock with its tail spread wide open. Always popular with collectors, this coin has a very distinctive design and is seldom found in decent mint state grades. We note minor hazy toning around the devices. with copper highlights in the fields. An impressive, well struck example of this highly important issue. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,898
Lot 1150		1853. BG-421, Rarity-5. Round Liberty Half Dollar. . BG-421. AU-50. Nicely struck and with light coppery toning on both sides. This one is from an old collection that has been off the market for many decades. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $196
Lot 1151		1853. "Eureka" gold fantasy piece. MS-60. Struck some time after the date 1853, the obverse die is a rather crudely engraved scene that resembles the state seal, on the reverse is a wreath and "CALIFORNIA GOLD with the date 1853. Prooflike surfaces. Estimated Value $50 - 75. View details	Realized $86
Lot 1152		1854 BG-605, Rarity-7. Round Liberty Dollar. . BG-605. PCGS graded AU-50. This rarity was made by Frontier & Deviercy for G.L. in 1854. All period one dollars are rare, they have been sought-after by collectors for over a century, and always bring strong prices from avid collectors. This one is well struck, there may be a small planchet crack through the star behind Liberty's bust point near her curls, and the only weakness is noted on the wreath. As to the number graded, PCGS has seen 5 so far, 2 in AU-50, 2 in AU-53, and 1 in AU-58. That's it. There are none seen in mint state. A foremost rarity which is seldom seen, and almost never offered for sale. Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $8,625
Lot 1153		1854, BG-504, Rarity-6. Octagonal Liberty Dollar. . BG-504. PCGS graded AU-58 Premium Quality. One of the most popular designs in the entire California Fractional Gold series, the reverse copies the famous $50 slug by Humbert. Many of these circulated at the time of issue, the need for small change was very great at the time, and the San Frnacisco Mint was still getting started. Few are found today, just 6 have been graded this high with 13 graded higher. Light copper toning in the fields and quite well struck. No distracting handling marks or problems worthy of note. Later die state with the cracks. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,875
Lot 1154		Three coin damaged Fractional gold group. This lot includes the following: 1859 Octagonal Liberty Half Dollar with a hole; 1873 Octagonal Liberty Half Dollar mounted on the reverse and cleaned and 1869 Octagonal Liberty Dollar with a large hole. As each coin is damaged, no grade is given. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $86
Lot 1155		1865. BG-802, Rarity-6. Round Liberty Quarter Dollar. . BG-802. MS-65. A rare variety that has been turning up the last few decades as the PCGS Population Report notes that 31 have been graded. Even with some duplication, the rarity rating should be reduced to R-6 from R-7. Flashy luster and well preserved for this crudely made issue. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $552
Lot 1156		1867. BG-825, Rarity-5. Round Liberty Quarter Dollar. . BG-825. VF-20. There are some shallow scratches on the obverse and reverse. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details	Realized $63
Lot 1157		1871. BG-924, Rarity-4. Octagonal Liberty Half Dollar. . BG-924. EF-40. The rim appears to have been filed on the right side of the reverse. Light cleaning lines throughout. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details	Realized $81
Lot 1158		1871-G, BG-1027, Rarity-4. Round Liberty Half Dollar. . BG-1027. EF-40. This one lightly circulated, and good for the type collector. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Realized $161
Lot 1159		1872 BG-723, Rarity-6. The Washington Head. Octagonal Quarter Dollar. . BG-723. PCGS graded MS-64 W.H. Bass. One of the classic rarities of the fractional gold series, this is one of the scarcer varieties of the Washington Head obverse dies. Further, it is greatly enhanced by the illustrious "H. W. Bass" Collection (note the holder says W.H. Bass). Splendid gold color and untoned. The only complaint is a fine, thin scratch down Washington's face. This is one of the two finest graded by PCGS, with none graded higher of this rare variety. Don't miss this opportunity. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. From Bowers and Merena's H. W. Bass I Sale, May 1999: 2578 or 2579. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,220
Lot 1160		1874 BG-1110, Rarity-8. Octagonal Liberty Dollar. . BG-1110. PCGS graded AU-55. This rare issue is by California Jewelry Company (Levison Brothers) and only a few exist. PCGS has graded 3 coins, this one as AU-55, one as AU-58 and the last MS-62. There may not be any others, and this is reported as a borderline rarity-8 in the Breen-Gillio reference work. The color is quite nice and ranges from antique gold on the obverse, to light copper toning on the devices on the reverse. Examination will note minor hairlines, but the coin is well struck and free of distracting handling marks or other problems. A foremost rarity in any grade, and certain to one of the highlights of an advanced collection. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,370
Lot 1161		1875. BG-1126, Rarity-6. Octagonal Indian Dollar. . BG-1126. EF-40. One small edge pinch on the upper right obverse and corresponding edge of the reverse. Light coppery toning and still scarce, though not nearly the R-8 that Breen-Gillio estimated when their reference work was published. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 1162		1880 BG-799X. . BG-799x. MS-60. Frosty and bright, with a couple of handling marks and a wavy planchet. Estimated Value $100 - 115. View details	Realized $98
Lot 1163		1862 (1910) Alaska 2 Too Wah token in gold. MS-60. These curious tokens were supposedly struck for the Alaska-Yukon Exposition of 1909, and the reverse is dated 1910. The design motifs include an eskimo on the obverse and a dog sled on the reverse with two tusks. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 1164		1862 (1910) Alaska 2 Too Wah token. EF-40. These curious tokens were supposedly struck for the Alaska-Yukon Exposition of 1909, and the reverse is dated 1910. This particular coin is a restrike in gold alloyed with copper or some other base metal combination. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $150
Lot 1165		1909 Alaska gold token, 1/4 D.W.T., or one Quarter Pinch. Well struck on both sides, with the familiar miner and pick on the obverse, wreath reverse. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details	Realized $63
Lot 1166		1904 Lousiana Purchase Exposition Quarter Dollar and Half Dollar in gold. These both grade MS-60 and are prooflike in the fields. The obverse shows a large Fleur de Lis with the initals LPE on each end. On the reverse, is the denomination in a fraction form and the words LOUISIANA GOLD surrounding. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $104
Lot 1167		1904 Lousiana Purchase Exposition Half Dollar in gold. MS-60. The obverse shows a large Fleur de Lis with the initals LPE on each end. On the reverse, is the denomination 1/2 in a fraction form and the words LOUISIANA GOLD surrounding. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Realized $63
Lot 1168		1898 Maine Battleship Spanish America War token in gold. EF-40. With a loup at the top for suspension, and obviously meant to be worn. A treasured momento with "Old Glory" on the obverse, and the Battleship "Maine" on the reverse. Octagonal shape and scarce. Estimated Value $50 - 75. View details	Realized $35
Lot 1169		Merrill Lynch, Pierce Fenner & Smith Gold Bar, 10 ounces. This 10 ounce bar is stamped 999.9 fine and has the familiar "bull" symbol used by that brokerage firm. Nice surfaces, and this cataloguer doesn't recall seeing this type of bar before. Probably from the late 1970s when gold became a hot investment item. In a small black cardboard box of issue. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,400. View details	Realized $2,703
Lot 1170		Merrill Lynch, Pierce Fenner & Smith Gold Bar, 5 ounces. This 5 ounce bar is stamped 999.9 fine and has the familiar "bull" symbol used by that brokerage firm. Nice surfaces, and this cataloguer doesn't recall seeing this type of bar before. Probably from the late 1970s when gold became a hot investment item. In a small black cardboard box of issue. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details	Realized $1,323
Lot 1171		Credit Suisse 100 gr. gold bar, 999.9 fine. A hunk of gold for the bug. As issued. Estimated Value $675 - 725. View details	Realized $776
Lot 1172		N.M. Rothschild & Sons gold ingot. This ingot weighs 58.2 grains and is 996 fine. It is a curious square shape and the stamps are all quite clear on the top. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details	Realized $437
Lot 1173		Englehard gold ingot. This ingot weighs 1.608 ounces and is 999.9 fine, it is the shape of a loaf of bread. Stamped number 3680 above the name. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details	Realized $437
Lot 1174		Engelhard 1 ounce gold bar 999.9 fine, serial number 008882. Perfect for the gold bug. Estimated Value $225 - 250. View details	Realized $265
Lot 1175		1946 Phildelphia Mint silver bar, 8.80 ounces. A nice bar, stamped on the back 1946, 999. fine, bar number 151, 8.80 ounces. On one edge is stamped 10. The Phildelphia Mint stamp is nice, but somewhat crudely executed, when compared with current coinage of that year. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details	Realized $529
Lot 1176		1956 Silver San Francisco Mint Bar, 22.23 ounces. A Swiss Cheese style bar with a few holes at the centers as cast at the San Francisco Mint. Dated 1956 in their seal at the top, the bar is 999.75 fine and is stamped 249 on the side. 22.23 ounces of good 'ole American silver. A great paper weight or doorstop, and not all that valuable, but highly collectible. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details	Realized $1,035
Lot 1177		A San Francisco Mint silver bar, 5.89 Ounces. 999.5 fine silver, and nice surfaces and stamps from the Mint. Popular and seldom seen these days. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Realized $661
Lot 1178		An Eagle Mining Silver Bar, $6.48 value, 5.03 ounces and stamped bar #377. The bar is pretty much as made, nice color and surfaces. Popular with collectors of Western mining memories. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Realized $604
Lot 1179		Three miscellaneous silver bars. This group includes 6.6 Taels (7.7 g) 900 fine bar from the Irrawaddy Counting House at Rangoon; a 10 ounce .999 fine Imperial R & S Works bar and last a 50 grammes 999 fine bar from Dena Bank, Bombay, India. An interesting group of silver bars for the collector. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $104
Lot 1180		1992-S Proof Silver eagle. ICG graded Proof 69 Cameo. Glorious reds, golds and blues from careful storage. A stunning multihued gem. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details	Realized $109