Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 100

September 3-6 2017 Pre Long Beach Sale

$3 Gold

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1129		1854. Sharpness of VF Cleaned . Estimate Value $250 - 300 View details	Realized $470
Lot 1130		1854-D. PCGS graded AU-55. A key date coin and the only Dahlonega $3 dollar issue. Mostly untoned with some mint luster evident in the protected areas. The strike is better than usually seen on this often poorly struck issue, with softness noted in the lower left obverse reeding, but generally sharp on the central devices and lettering. Perhaps 300 exist in all grades today, this one clearly nearer the top of those known. Destined for an advanced collection and a sparkling jewel that will grace any numismatic holdings with its many charms and historic rarity. Only 1,120 struck. Pop 22; 13 finer, 9 in 58, 1 in 60, 2 in 61, 1 in 62. (PCGS # 7970) Estimate Value $30,000 - 35,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $48,175
Lot 1131		1854-O. PCGS graded AU-58. Mostly untoned with lots of mint luster evident. The color is classic orange gold with a touch of russet hues in the lettering. The strike is bold for this scarce and popular date. As noted below, only a trio of examples are finer, and not by much, so this New Orleans treasure is a condition rarity not to be missed! An important offering for the $3 gold specialist or New Orleans Mint officiando. Only 24,000 struck. Pop 27; 3 finer, 1 in 58+, 1 in 61, 1 in 62. (PCGS # 7971) Estimate Value $13,000 - 14,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $15,275
Lot 1132		1854-O. PCGS graded AU-55. Reflective fields on both sides with a few shallow ticks from brief circulation. This is the only New Orleans issue of the $3 series, and curiously struck in the first year of issue. Only 24,000 struck. Residual luster in the protected areas, and a wholesome example that will please any specialist who is seeking a high end coin from this elusive mint and date. Pop 65; 30 finer, 27 in 58, 1 in 58+, 1 in 61, 1 in 62. (PCGS # 7971) Estimate Value $4,000 - 4,500 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $7,931
Lot 1133		1855. PCGS graded MS-61. Frosty and untoned. Only 50,555 struck (PCGS # 7972) Estimate Value $1,900 - 2,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,704
Lot 1134		1855-S. PCGS graded AU-53. CAC. Lightly toned with some luster visible in the protected areas. A truly rare date with only 6,600 struck and these were the first San Francisco issued $3 pieces. Not many survived those heady days of the Gold Rush in California. Scarce and desirable. Pop 11; 21 finer, 11 in 55, 8 in 58, 1 in 61, 1 in 62+. (PCGS # 7973) Estimate Value $4,500 - 5,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $7,638
Lot 1135		1857-S. PCGS graded AU-55. Reflective fields with light golden toning. Only 14,250 struck. Pop 14; 12 finer, 10 in 58, 1 in 62+, 1 in 64. (PCGS # 7977) Estimate Value $3,000 - 3,200 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,875
Lot 1136		1860-S. PCGS graded AU-58. Untoned and with attractive surfaces. This early San Francisco coin is seldom found at all, and with a small mintage of only 7,000 struck. Mint State coins are few and far between and finding a nice high end AU-58 coin like this is a real treat for the serious date and mint collector of this popular $3 gold series. Rarely found this nice and prohibitive any finer. Pop 10; 4 finer, 2 in 61, 2 in 62. (PCGS # 7981) Estimate Value $14,000 - 15,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $16,450
Lot 1137		1860-S. PCGS graded EF-45. Mostly untoned. Only 7,000 struck. Pop 32; 49 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 7981) Estimate Value $2,500 - 2,600 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,408
Lot 1138		1861. NGC graded MS-60. A nice untoned example. Only 5,959 struck. This is a scarce date as noted and one which is seldom offered thsi nice. Pop 5; 57 finer at NGC. (PCGS # 7982) Estimate Value $5,000 - 5,500 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,169
Lot 1139		1868. PCGS graded AU-58+. CAC. Lovely light golden toning. Some luster visible. Only 4,850 struck (PCGS # 7989) Estimate Value $2,600 - 2,700 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,703
Lot 1140		1874. PCGS graded AU-55. Lightly toned (PCGS # 7998) Estimate Value $850 - 900 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,293
Lot 1141		1878. PCGS graded MS-63. Frosty and untoned. Only 82,304 struck (PCGS # 8000) Estimate Value $2,700 - 2,800 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,174
Lot 1142		1880. PCGS graded Proof 64. PQ. Lovely rich golden toning. Only 36 struck, with an estimate of 25 to 30 examples to have survived according to PCGS Pop Report. This example offers great eye appeal, high quality surfaces and regal rich orange gold color throughout. A prized rarity in all grades, this one near the top in terms of condition for those known and will certainly make a weclome addition to any advanced collection. Pop 7; 1 finer in 65. (PCGS # 8044) Estimate Value $19,000 - 20,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $27,613
Lot 1143		1880. PCGS graded MS-65. CAC. PQ. Lovely toning on both sides with full reflective fields. A wonderful Gem UNC gold coin that will be purchased and re-submitted for a higher grade which this coin likely deserves. Only 1,000 struck for the entire year, this is one of the finer examples known today from this meager issue. An amazing example of this prized key date. Pop 20; 4 finer, 2 in 66, 2 in 66+. (PCGS # 8002) Estimate Value $13,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $18,800
Lot 1144		1880. PCGS graded MS-64. CAC. PQ. Semi prooflike surfaces as often seen on these early gold coins with tiny mintages. A wonderful coin that should be regraded as its value increases dramatically at higher grade levels. Rare in all grades, and this especially attractive example with no doubt dazzzle its new owner! Only 1,000 struck. Pop 58; 27 finer, 3 in 64+, 20 in 65, 2 in 66, 2 in 66+. (PCGS # 8002) Estimate Value $6,500 - 7,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $8,225
Lot 1145		1881. PCGS graded Proof 64 Deep Cameo. CAC. PQ. A wonderful Gem Deep Cameo proof example with bold contrast and glorious surfaces. The strike is bold throughout. As the $3 denomination waned, production for circulation strikes became quite limited by the time 1881 rolled around. Proof coinage continued as collectors tried to complete their date sets and this cpoin has been carefully saved since its time of issue. This is one of the finest, especially so with this highest degree of contrast. Only 54 examples struck. Pop 2; 3 finer, 1 in 65, 2 in 66. (PCGS # 98045) Estimate Value $25,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold