Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 103

February 18-21 2018 Pre Long Beach Sale

Flowing Hair Cents

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 299		1793 S-2 R4+ Chain AMERICA PCGS graded VG10. Medium to dark chocolate brown. The surfaces are dull from a thin layer of natural oxidation, and this cent has the look of an early copper that has never been brushed. No verdigris, and the only notable marks are a dull nick at the right top of the N in ONE and another under the F in OF. The date is easily readable but the lower half of the 1 is weak. The legends on the reverse are strong, stronger than those on the obverse (which is typical of Chain Cents). Our grade is VG8. A decent lower-grade example of our first type of cent struck at the US Mint in Philadelphia. Estimate Value $10,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $10,281
Lot 300		1793 S-9 R2 Wreath Cent PCGS graded VF35. Type with a Vine & Bars Edge. Very attractive glossy dark chocolate and olive brown with slightly lighter steel brown toning on the highpoints of the devices. No verdigris, and the only notable mark is a small, light nick in the field close under the chin. Nicely struck EDS, Breen state I, before any die cracks or other failures. The date and legends are all bold. A very nice mid-grade Wreath Cent, just lightly worn. Our grade is VF20. Estimate Value $12,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $14,100
Lot 301		1793 S-11a R4+ Wreath Cent with Vine & Bars Edge G6. Sharpness F15 but covered with fine to moderate roughness, strongest in the field behind the head. No verdigris, and the only mark is a planchet flake at the top of the head under ER in LIBERTY. Slightly glossy dark olive brown and steel with lighter brown toning on the highpoints of the hair. The date is clear and the legends are complete except for weakness on the fraction and a couple letters in LIBERTY. Estimate Value $1,500 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,322
Lot 302		1793 S-11b R4 Wreath Cent with Lettered Edge PCGS graded F15. Variety with two leaves following DOLLAR. Smooth glossy medium brown and light chocolate. No verdigris, just trivial contact marks. The only notable mark is a small rim bruise at the E in UNITED. MDS, Breen state III, with obvious die clashmarks on the obverse. The edge letters are complete and strong. An attractive example of the Lettered Edge type of Wreath Cent. Our grade is VG10+. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. Estimate Value $8,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,050