Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 103

February 18-21 2018 Pre Long Beach Sale

$20 St. Gaudens

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1791		1907. High relief, Roman numerals, wire rim. NGC graded MS-65. A lovely untoned gem that offers the expected needle sharp strike, exemplary boly devices and radiant mint luster throughout., The surfaces are outstanding, with scarcely any hint of contact from handling. Am amazing example for the specialist! The wire rim is generally intact, as this feature--with its delicate and thin gold raised structure, is often quite misshapen by even careful handling. Rarely found so well preserved and attractive, and especially so at this desirable grade level. The history of the design of the Saint-Gaudens double eagle is most extraordinary. Then President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt considered the current coinage of 1906-7 "atrociously hideous". He went beyond the politically dangerous walls of the Mint to emply an outsider to submit new coinage designs. Entrusting his instincts, Roosevelt asked the famed artist Augustus Saint-Gaudens to come up with new designs fo the doubled eagle and eagle, and possibly other denominations. Clearly the most important coins were these two large denomination gold coins, and after years of being shut out from realistic competition for coinage deaigns, Saint-Gaudens was ready for the challenge to take on the Mint's long standing beauracracy. Despite fighting his own physical deamons of a terminal illness, Saint-Gaudens pressed on, creating what is arguably the most beautiful coinage design in modern history, the Ultra High Relief 1907 double eagle. With slight modifications that remained quite true to this elegant concept, the 1907 High Relief coins were struck, sadly as Saint-Gaudens had just passed away on August 7, 1907; never seeing the fruits of his incredible design in hand at his studio in New York where he spent his final days. Saint-Gaudens had a trusted and able assistant at the time named Herny Herring, who fought to keep his mentor's designs as intact as possible. Thus, the "High Relief" coins of 1907 became a reality in late 1907, even after their designer's passing to the world beyond. Over 11,000 1907 High Relief double eagles were struck. Mint officials, noteably engraver William E. Barber, were mortified and stupified, that coining EACH 1907 High Relief double eagle would take up to five strikes to coin each piece. Roosevelt, upon hearing of Barber's objections, stated "Begin the issue even if it takes you all day to strike one piece!" Production crawled along in late 1907, the President, the family and staff of Saint-Gaudens and Mint staff at total loggerheads while the sands of time flowed through the hour glass of life. Mint Engraver Barber came up with a solution to what he considered a massive production log jam. Barber greatly lowered the depth of the relief of the design, which essentially took a three deminsional concept and reduced it to a more two-diminsional rendering, and found approval in the political winds of change. Hence Saint-Gaudens concept, inspired by the hand struck elegant coins of the Greeks, became somewhat more mundane, more average, but acceptable to the powers at the Mint that overwhelmed what Roosevelt desired along with his fleeting dreams. Truly the hallmark of any advanced collection is having a high grade representative 1907 High Relief double eagle, and here isa solid opportunity to obtain a high end example in Gem of this coveted and historic issue. Popular type coin. Only 12,367 struck. Estimate Value $35,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1792		1907. High relief, Roman numerals, wire rim. PCGS graded MS-62. Mostly untoned with vibrant satiny luster and the expected bold strike. While struck in limited numbers, these High Releif 907 doubl eagleshave come to represent the pinnacle of coinage. They closely resemble the classic coinage of the ancient Greeks (coins which were struck indivudually by hand) and offer a three dimensional depth in their designs which has never been matched before or after this time by any major mint. A timeless and desirable classic. Only 12,367 struck (PCGS # 9135) Estimate Value $14,000 - 15,000 Ex Gene Autry Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $15,863
Lot 1793		1907. Flat relief, Arabic numerals. PCGS graded AU-58. A brilliant untoned example (PCGS # 9141) Estimate Value $1,050 - 1,100 Ex Gene Autry Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,469
Lot 1794		A pair of 1908 No Motto St. Gaudens $20. PCGS graded MS-63 and MS-62 respectively. Lot of 2 coins. Estimate Value $2,250 - 2,350 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,644
Lot 1795		1908. No motto. PCGS graded MS-66. Evenly toned. Housed in an Old Green Holder. An impressive example from this large hoard that was disbursed many years ago (PCGS # 9142) Estimate Value $2,000 - 2,100 Wells Fargo Nevada Gold. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1796		1908. No motto. PCGS graded MS-66. Nice even toning. Housed in an Old Green Holder.A classic example of a high end Saint-Gaudens type coin from this historic hoard (PCGS # 9142) Estimate Value $2,000 - 2,100 Wells Fargo Nevada Gold. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,174
Lot 1797		1908. No motto. PCGS graded MS-66. Lightly toned. Housed in an Old Green Holder. An impressive No Motto Saint that any collector will long cherish (PCGS # 9142) Estimate Value $2,000 - 2,100 Wells Fargo Nevada Gold. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1798		1908. No motto. PCGS graded MS-65. Lovely even light golden toning (PCGS # 9142) Estimate Value $1,350 - 1,400 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,528
Lot 1799		1908. No motto. PCGS graded MS-65. A well struck fresh example with smooth satin surfaces (PCGS # 9142) Estimate Value $1,350 - 1,400 Ex Gene Autry Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,115
Lot 1800		1908. No motto. NGC graded MS-63. A hint of gold tone (PCGS # 9142) Estimate Value $1,150 - 1,200 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,351
Lot 1801		1908-S. With motto. PCGS graded MS-62. Popular low mintage date with only 22,000 pieces struck. This example shows strong mint luster, rich orange-gold color and just light scattered bag ticks as expected for the grade. A sought-after issue that never goes out of style. Pop 71; 81 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 9149) Estimate Value $9,000 - 10,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $11,163
Lot 1802		1910-D. PCGS graded MS-63. Bright and intensely lustrous (PCGS # 9155) Estimate Value $1,140 - 1,200 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,355
Lot 1803		1911-D. PCGS graded MS-65+. CAC. PQ. Even light toning with strong luster and bold visual appeal for this Denver issue. Worthy of a good bid as gems like this will never go out of style (PCGS # 9158) Estimate Value $2,500 - 2,600 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,703
Lot 1804		1911-D. PCGS graded MS-64. CAC. PQ. Lovely rich golden toning (PCGS # 9158) Estimate Value $1,250 - 1,300 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,586
Lot 1805		1911-D. PCGS graded MS-64. A beautiful satiny specimen (PCGS # 9158) Estimate Value $1,250 - 1,300 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,410
Lot 1806		1913-D. PCGS graded MS-64. CAC. Lovely rich golden toning and a tough date to find this nice (PCGS # 9162) Estimate Value $2,000 - 2,100 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,174
Lot 1807		1913-S. PCGS graded MS-61. A frosty untoned specimen (PCGS # 9163) Estimate Value $1,800 - 1,900 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,468
Lot 1808		1914-D. NGC graded MS-64. CAC. PQ. A nice example (PCGS # 9165) Estimate Value $1,200 - 1,250 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,586
Lot 1809		1914-D. PCGS graded MS-64. Lovely light golden toning (PCGS # 9165) Estimate Value $1,200 - 1,250 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,469
Lot 1810		1914-S. PCGS graded MS-65. Light golden toning (PCGS # 9166) Estimate Value $1,600 - 1,650 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,056
Lot 1811		1914-S. PCGS graded MS-64. Intensely lustrous (PCGS # 9166) Estimate Value $1,250 - 1,300 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,410
Lot 1812		1915. PCGS graded MS-64. Well struck and mostly untoned. Scarce date in high grades and one that saw the vast majority of those struck melted in the 1930s. Hence near gems like this are in strong and constant demand. Pop 319; 70 finer, 16 in 64+, 52 in 65, 2 in 65+. (PCGS # 9167) Estimate Value $3,000 - 3,200 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,701
Lot 1813		1915-S. PCGS graded MS-65. Lovely light golden toning (PCGS # 9168) Estimate Value $1,400 - 1,450 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,350
Lot 1814		1915-S. PCGS graded MS-64. Pleasing satiny mint luster (PCGS # 9168) Estimate Value $1,250 - 1,300 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,351
Lot 1815		1916-S. PCGS graded MS-63. Slightly better date. Mostly untoned (PCGS # 9169) Estimate Value $1,150 - 1,200 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,469
Lot 1816		1916-S. PCGS graded AU-58. Delicate golden toning adds to its appeal (PCGS # 9169) Estimate Value $1,000 - 1,050 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,298
Lot 1817		1922. PCGS graded both MS-62. Lot of 2 coins (PCGS # 9173) Estimate Value $2,200 - 2,300 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,585
Lot 1818		1922. NGC graded MS-63. CAC. A hint of gold tone (PCGS # 9173) Estimate Value $1,100 - 1,150 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,293
Lot 1819		1922. PCGS graded MS-62. Hint of a light tone (PCGS # 9173) Estimate Value $1,100 - 1,150 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,322
Lot 1820		1923. PCGS graded MS-64. A nice untoned example (PCGS # 9175) Estimate Value $1,200 - 1,250 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,410
Lot 1821		1923. PCGS graded MS-62. Rich golden toning (PCGS # 9175) Estimate Value $1,100 - 1,150 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,293
Lot 1822		1924. PCGS graded all MS-64. Lot of 3 coins (PCGS # 9177) Estimate Value $3,600 - 3,700 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,113
Lot 1823		1924. PCGS graded all MS-63. Lot of 3 coins (PCGS # 9177) Estimate Value $3,400 - 3,500 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,995
Lot 1824		A pair of 1924 St. Gaudens $20. Both PCGS Graded MS64. Lot of 2 coins. Estimate Value $2,400 - 2,500 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,820
Lot 1825		1924. PCGS graded MS-65. A lovely coin (PCGS # 9177) Estimate Value $1,350 - 1,400 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,821
Lot 1826		1924. PCGS graded MS-63. (PCGS # 9177) Estimate Value $1,150 - 1,200 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,293
Lot 1827		1924. Sharpness of MS-60. Frosty with some reverse scratches. Estimate Value $1,000 - 1,050 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,293
Lot 1828		1925. Sharpness of MS-60+. Mostly untoned. Estimate Value $1,000 - 1,050 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,293
Lot 1829		1926. NGC graded MS-66. Lovely light golden toning. Pop 441; 23 finer, 7 in 66 Star, 8 in 66+, 7 in 67, 1 in 67 Star. (PCGS # 9183) Estimate Value $1,800 - 1,850 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,703
Lot 1830		1926-S. PCGS graded MS-63. A nice untoned coin with blazing mint luster and a solid strike. Scattered bagmarks are noted when examined, as expected for the Choice grade level. An elusive and desirable Saint-Gaudens double eagle which is one of the tougher branch mints that is often overlooked when forming an advanced collection of this series (PCGS # 9185) Estimate Value $3,300 - 3,500 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,465
Lot 1831		1926-S. PCGS graded MS-63. Rich golden toning on both sides and scarce this nice, and one of the lower survival dates of the Saint-Gaudens series (PCGS # 9185) Estimate Value $3,300 - 3,500 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,994
Lot 1832		1927. PCGS graded MS-65. A nice example (PCGS # 9186) Estimate Value $1,350 - 1,400 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,586
Lot 1833		1927. PCGS graded MS-64. CAC. PQ. (PCGS # 9186) Estimate Value $1,200 - 1,250 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,439
Lot 1834		1927. PCGS graded MS-64. A beautiful untoned specimen (PCGS # 9186) Estimate Value $1,200 - 1,250 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,410
Lot 1835		1928. PCGS graded MS-64. CAC. PQ. A nice untoned example (PCGS # 9189) Estimate Value $1,200 - 1,250 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,528
Lot 1836		1911 and 1922. Both grade Very Fine each some rim nicks. Lot of 2 coins. Estimate Value $1,800 - 1,900 View details	Realized $2,585