Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 100

September 3-6 2017 Pre Long Beach Sale

Draped Bust Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 565		1796. Small date, large letters. B-4, BB-61, Rarity 3. PCGS graded VF Details, Cleaned. Only 79,920 struck (PCGS # 40000) Estimate Value $1,400 - 1,500 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,055
Lot 566		1796. Large date, small letters. B-5, BB-65, Rarity 2. PCGS graded EF-40. Nice even toning on both sides with smooth wear and attractive gray to lighter silver hues. There is a moderate nick on Liberty's neck, and another nick on the eagle's thigh. The Draped Bust, Small Eagle design has proven to be one of the most popular of this early Federal era, and demand far oustrips the coins offered, especially in EF or finer. The obverse design of Liberty is quite attractive, and the well balanced small eagle on the reverse is well suited from a design standpoint to the laurel and palm wreath which encircles him. Only 79,920 struck. Pop 5; 9 finer at PCGS for the variety. (PCGS # 40002) Estimate Value $6,000 - 6,500 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,581
Lot 567		1797. 10 stars left, 6 right. B-3, BB-71, Rarity 2. NGC graded EF-40. Nicely toned with deeper blue and gold around the rims into the stars and legend, with the centers lighter silver. The surfaces are nice for the grade, but there are some minor adjustments down Liberty's profile on the obverse. This is a scarce date and popular issue, especially when found with clean surfaces and attractive toning as presented here. Only 7,776 struck. Pop 16; 52 finer at NGC for the variety. Estimate Value $5,500 - 6,000 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,581
Lot 568		1798. B-16, BB-110, Rarity 6. PCGS graded AU-50. Lovely toning on both sides with iridescent peripheral toning around the rims, the centers more silver gray. No adjustment marks or detracting nicks, and this is a tough die pairing to find in any grade The obverse die broke early in the coinage of this die pair with a thick crack forming atop the 17 that extneds to the left as more coins were struck. Virtually every coin from these dies displays a different die state, as the crack grew rapidly, soon ending this die marriage.This coin is the fourth finest of the variety and important as such. Semi-reflective fields. Pop 1; 2 finer, 1 in 55, 1 in 62. (PCGS # 40027) Estimate Value $5,000 - 5,500 Ex Hesselgesser Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $7,344
Lot 569		1798. Large eagle, 10 arrows. B-6, BB-96, Rarity 3. NGC graded EF-40. Attractive toning with traces of royal blue in the upper lettering on the obverse, golden lilac elsewhere. The strike is sharp enough to bring up all the devices, and showing the expected light wear on the highest points of the design. This obverse die is interesting because is used the short-lived Knob 9 punch in the date, and the reverse has the early style "Star Cross" pattern above the eagle, where the stars are placed in straight lines intead of arcs. Nice quality for this scarce early 1798 die variety. Pop 2; 12 finer at NGC for the variety. Estimate Value $3,000 - 3,250 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,938
Lot 570		1799. B-5, BB-157, Rarity 2. NGC graded AU-50. Nice even golden-grey toning on both sides which accents the devices with deeper toning making them jump out and show all the desired definition on this coin. Fully struck by the dies with no signs of softness on any of the devices. Free of distracting nicks or circulation marks, and also free of adjustment marks. The eye appeal is unimpeded when examined! A perfect type coin for the colleector who appreciates high grade and high appeal. Pop 2; 10 finer at NGC for the variety. Estimate Value $5,000 - 5,500 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,583
Lot 571		1799. B-10, BB-163, Rarity 2. ANACS graded AU-50. Nicely toned with delicate lilac gray and attractive surfaces. The strike is decent despite considerable die cracks on the reverse. While not a rare die pairing, this one is certainly finer than most encountered. Housed in an Old Style Holder. We grade this coin XF-40. Estimate Value $3,500 - 3,600 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,525
Lot 572		1799. B-18, BB-154, Rarity 4. PCGS graded AU Details, Planchet Flaw. Nicely toned with reflective fields on both side (PCGS # 40046) Estimate Value $1,900 - 2,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 573		1799. B-5, BB-157, Rarity 2. SEGS graded VF-30. Toned. Estimate Value $1,700 - 1,800 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold