Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 104

June 10-13 2018 Pre Long Beach Sale

Liberty Cap Cents

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 201		1793 S-13 R4- Liberty Cap AG3. Perhaps a point sharper but the fields and protected areas are covered with very fine granularity while the highpoints are smooth. No verdigris except for a small patch of very shallow crud in the center of the reverse. Rather glossy dark chocolate brown and olive with lighter chocolate and steel brown toning on the highpoints. The date is complete and easily readable although not strong and most of the legends remain visible. Essentially just a well-worn 1793 Liberty Cap Cent. Estimate Value $2,250 - UP Les Heilbronner Collection 1988-Les Heilbronner Estate. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,480
Lot 202		1793 S-18a R6 Head and Edge of 1793 Fair-2. The obverse is a bit sharper than the reverse, which is normal for lower grade examples of the variety. Most of the planchet is smooth and glossy and the toning is an attractive light to medium brown, but there are some shallow pits on both sides, especially in the field off the forehead. Some if not most of these "pits" may be planchet voids that were present at the time of striking, but they still catch your eye. No verdigris or notable contact marks, but the 4 in the date was carefully tooled into a "3" in an attempt to pass this piece off as a 1793 Liberty Cap Cent. The edge lettering is complete and strong, and the down-turned leaf following DOLLAR is bold. Listed as Fair-2 in the Noyes and Bland census rankings, Noyes photo #27958. An acceptable example of this very rare variety in spite of the defects. Estimate Value $3,000 - UP Ex Robert E. Matthews (who purchased it unattributed on 3/29/1985 as a 1793), Superior 5/28/1989:141-J. R. Frankenfield, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/17/2001:209-Terry Denman 2/18/2013-John A. Boka 3/1/2013-Mark Cadden (includes the Boka collection envelope). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,560
Lot 203		1794 S-18b R4 Head of 1793, Edge of 1794 G5. Sharpness VG10 but there are some pits on both sides, mostly around the bust tip and top of the reverse. These pits contain traces of greenish verdigris. Most of the planchet is relatively smooth and the toning is a slightly glossy medium chocolate brown and steel blending to darker olive brown in some of the protected areas. The date is complete and most of the legends are clear as well. MDS, before any swelling in the field below the cap. Estimate Value $300 - UP Les Heilbronner Collection 1988-Les Heilbronner Estate. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $960
Lot 204		1794 S-19b R4 Head of 1793, Edge of 1794 G5. A few points sharper with scattered microscopic roughness on both sides. No verdigris, and the only notable mark is a light rim bruise over the N in UNITED. Slightly glossy dark steel brown and chocolate. The date and legends are not strong but they are complete and are easily readable. MDS. Estimate Value $300 - UP Les Heilbronner Collection 1988-Les Heilbronner Estate. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,170
Lot 205		1794 S-20 R5 Head of 1793 with Straight Date G5. Several points sharper but covered with microscopic roughness mixed with very fine hairline scratches, mostly on the obverse. The marks do not break the toning or catch your eye. The date and legends are complete and easily readable except for UNIT, which is faint. Dark steel brown and olive with lighter steel brown toning on the highpoints. Estimate Value $400 - UP Les Heilbronner Collection 1988-Les Heilbronner Estate. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 206		1794 S-21 R3 VG10+. Sharpness near VF25 but there are four rim bumps on the obverse and another on the reverse, and these bumps do catch your eye. Mostly smooth but there are traces of microscopic porosity on the left side of the reverse. No verdigris. Mostly glossy mix of medium chocolate, olive brown, and lighter reddish brown. The date is bold and the legends are clear. E-MDS, Breen state II, with a single die crack on the obverse. Estimate Value $600 - UP Les Heilbronner Collection 1988-Les Heilbronner Estate. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $600
Lot 207		1794 S-22 R1 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. PCGS graded MS-63 Brown. Glossy tan and golden brown with darker steel brown toning on the highpoints and puffs of darker steel brown toning on the reverse. Frosty luster shows in the fields and protected areas. The surfaces are smooth and the only notable marks are a pair of nicks high on the cheek and a small planchet chip on the rim at the first A in AMERICA (as struck). M-LDS, Breen state VII. A fine die crack reaches from the rim through the 4 to the truncation but goes no farther and the "Mounds" on the reverse are well advanced. Called EF45 net EF40 Average Plus and tied for CC#9 in the Noyes census, his photo #34041. Our grade is EF45. This variety, while relatively common, is unknown in true Mint State by EAC standards. This is certainly one of the better ones, and it comes with an important provenance. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. Pop 2; tied for the finest examples graded at both services for the variety. (PCGS # 35531) Estimate Value $17,500 - UP Ex Anderson Dupont Sale, Stack's 9/24/1954:30-Jack H. Robinson-McLaughlin & Robinson Auctions 9/19/1987:144-Evan L. Kopald, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 1/9/1993:30 (plated)-unknown-McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 8/31/2014:139. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 208		Quartet of 1794 Cents. Includes S-22 R1 MDS VF20 sharpness net VG7 for fine pitting, S-24 R1 LDS F12 sharpness net G6 for scratches, S-25 R3 MDS AG3+ with smooth surfaces, and S-26 R2 MDS F12 sharpness net VG8 for microscopic granularity. All have an easily readable date. Inspection recommended. Lot of 4 coins. Estimate Value $800 - UP Les Heilbronner Collection 1988-Les Heilbronner Estate. View details	Realized $1,050
Lot 209		1794 S-28 R2 VG10. Sharpness VF30 but there is a pit on the cap and most of the reverse is lightly corroded. Just a few microscopic specks of greenish verdigris and no notable contact marks. The eye appeal of the obverse is decent, but the reverse is "scudzy." Slightly glossy dark olive brown and steel with lighter steel brown toning on the highpoints. Nicely struck E-MDS. The date and legends are complete and clear. Estimate Value $250 - UP Les Heilbronner Collection 1988-Les Heilbronner Estate. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $750
Lot 210		1794 S-29 R2 EF45. Sharpness very close to mint state but there is a small area of fine roughness at RICA and traces of dirt in protected areas on the reverse. The only contact marks are two pinpricks on the cheek, one more on the neck, and a pair of small rim nicks on the right side of the reverse. None of these defects is distracting and the eye appeal of this cent is excellent. Frosty light olive and chocolate brown. Sharply struck EDS, Breen state I, with the always-present fine die cracks on the obverse but none on the reverse. Graded EF45 in the Bland/Breen census. Comes with a nice provenance. Estimate Value $5,000 - UP Ex Henry Chapman (via Miss Ella Wright) 1/16/1937-Judge Thomas L. Gaskill-New Netherlands Coin Co. (privately) 11/1956-Dorothy Paschal (includes an old collection envelope). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,200
Lot 211		1794 S-29 R2 F15. Sharpness VF30 but covered with uniform microscopic granularity under attractive and rather glossy medium brown and light chocolate toning. No marks or verdigris, and the eye appeal of this cent is excellent. A tiny tick on the rim right of the Y in LIBERTY may help identify this cent, but otherwise it is insignificant. E-MDS, Breen state II. The date and legends are complete and easily readable. Estimate Value $800 - UP Les Heilbronner Collection 1988-Les Heilbronner Estate. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $750
Lot 212		1794 S-30 R1 F15. Ten points sharper but covered with uniform microscopic granularity. No verdigris; a dull nick on the right side of the Y in LIBERTY is the only notable mark. Dark olive brown and chocolate with lighter brown toning on the highpoints. MDS. A fine radial die crack reaches through the R in AMERICA extending into the wreath below. The date and legends are complete and clear. Estimate Value $500 - UP Les Heilbronner Collection 1988-Les Heilbronner Estate. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $504
Lot 213		Pair of 1794 Cents. Includes S-31 R1 MDS VG10 sharpness net G5 for scratches, and S-32 R2 M-LDS (Breen state IV) with a mint-made planchet clip and smooth surfaces G4. Both have a clear date. Lot of 2 coins. Estimate Value $300 - UP Les Heilbronner Collection 1988-Les Heilbronner Estate. View details	Realized $408
Lot 214		1794 S-35 R5 VG7. Sharpness F12 or slightly better but the fields on the obverse are covered with microscopic roughness while the devices are smooth, and much of the reverse is lightly corroded. No verdigris, and the only marks are a few minor rim nicks, particularly over ST in STATES. Slightly glossy medium steel brown and chocolate with darker olive brown toning in protected areas. M-LDS, Breen state VII, with a strongly cracked obverse. In addition the reverse is rotated 45 degrees clockwise relative to the normal head-to-foot die orientation. The date and legends are complete and clear. Far from perfect but not too bad for this tough die variety. Estimate Value $800 - UP Les Heilbronner Collection 1988-Les Heilbronner Estate. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $990
Lot 215		1794 S-39 R6- AG3. Sharpness F15 but moderately corroded and there is a strong rim dent under the date. Traces of greenish verdigris are visible on the reverse where the roughness is more prominent. Partly glossy dark olive brown and lighter reddish chocolate. The date is clear in spite of the rim dent and the legends are complete. EDS. Estimate Value $600 - UP Les Heilbronner Collection 1988-Les Heilbronner Estate. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $750
Lot 216		1794 S-41 R3 F12. Sharpness VF30 but there are small rim bruises around both sides while only minor contact marks show inside the dentils. A shallow dig in the field close off the chin is a good identifying mark. Attractive glossy light to medium chocolate brown. MDS, Breen state V, with two strong die cracks on the reverse. The date and legends are strong. Estimate Value $350 - UP Les Heilbronner Collection 1988-Les Heilbronner Estate. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $504
Lot 217		Trio of 1794 Cents. Includes S-42 R4 MDS VG10 sharpness net VG8 for a rim bruise, S-43 R2 M-LDS (Breen IV) EF40 sharpness net VG8 for corrosion, and S-44 R1 MDS (Breen III) F15 sharpness net VG7 for light corrosion. All have a clear date. Inspection recommended. Lot of 3 coins. Estimate Value $700 - UP Les Heilbronner Collection 1988-Les Heilbronner Estate. View details	Realized $780
Lot 218		Trio of 1794 Cents. Includes S-46 R3 E-MDS (Breen II) G5, S-47 R4 MDS (Breen II) G5 with a small dig on the reverse, and S-49 R2 MDS (Breen II) F12 sharpness net G6 for fine roughness and rim nicks. All have an easily readable date. Inspection recommended. Lot of 3 coins. Estimate Value $500 - UP Les Heilbronner Collection 1988-Les Heilbronner Estate. View details	Realized $552
Lot 219		1794 S-50 R5 VG10. Five points sharper but covered with small nicks on otherwise smooth surfaces. A pair of stronger nicks on the nose are the only notable contact marks. In addition there is a smooth planchet void in the leaves right of T in CENT (as struck). Glossy chocolate with darker steel toning on the highpoints and two puffs of reddish chocolate brown toning on the lower half of the reverse. MDS, Breen state II. The date and legends are complete and strong. Estimate Value $3,000 - UP Les Heilbronner Collection 1988-Les Heilbronner Estate. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,920
Lot 220		1794 S-51 R4 VG8. Sharpness VF20 but the obverse fields have been tooled to smooth away fine granularity. The tooling is most obvious around the date and to the left. No verdigris, and the only additional mark is a rim bruise at the F in OF. Attractive and rather glossy medium brown and light chocolate blending to darker olive brown in protected areas. Obviously the obverse must have been recolored following the tooling but the toning looks great. EDS, Breen state I, before any die cracks. The date and legends are strong. Estimate Value $450 - UP Les Heilbronner Collection 1988-Les Heilbronner Estate. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $600
Lot 221		1794 S-53 R6 Fair-2. A few points sharper, particularly on the obverse, but the planchet is covered with fine granularity on all but the highest points of the devices. The roughness is strongest on the right side of the reverse. No verdigris, and the only mark is a very light rim bruise opposite the throat. The date is weak but easily readable. Estimate Value $500 - UP Les Heilbronner Collection 1988-Les Heilbronner Estate. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $750
Lot 222		Trio of 1794 Cents. Includes S-54 R3 M-LDS (Breen III) F15 sharpness net G6 for corrosion on the reverse, S-55 R2 MDS (Breen II) VG10 sharpness net VG7 for pits, and S-56 R3 MDS G6 sharpness net AG3+ for nicks and digs. All have a readable date. Inspection recommended. Lot of 3 coins. Estimate Value $500 - UP Les Heilbronner Collection 1988-Les Heilbronner Estate. View details	Realized $750
Lot 223		1794 S-54 R3 G6. Several points sharper but boldly counterstamped with a large "96" on the obverse. Otherwise the surfaces are smooth and free of marks. Glossy chocolate brown and steel. The date is clear. Estimate Value $100 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $108
Lot 224		Trio of 1794 Cents. Includes S-57 R1 M-LDS F15 sharpness net VG7 for fine roughness, S-58 R3 EDS (Breen I) VG10 sharpness net G6 for tiny pits, and S-59 R3 MDS (Breen IV) VG8 sharpness net G6 for a dig on the reverse. All have a clear date and readable legends. Inspection recommended. Lot of 3 coins. Estimate Value $600 - UP Les Heilbronner Collection 1988-Les Heilbronner Estate. View details	Realized $750
Lot 225		1794 S-60 R3 VG8. Sharpness VF30 but lightly corroded with pits scattered over the reverse. No verdigris. A minor rim bruise at CA in AMERICA is the only notable contact mark. Slightly glossy light olive and steel blending to medium chocolate. E-MDS, Breen state II, with die clashmarks behind the head. The date and legends are complete and clear. Estimate Value $300 - UP Les Heilbronner Collection 1988-Les Heilbronner Estate. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $552
Lot 226		Trio of 1794 Cents. Includes S-61 R4 AG3 (just worn), S-63 R2 MDS the obverse is F15 and smooth but the reverse is corroded and no better than Fair-2, and S-65 R1 E-MDS VF20 sharpness net VG7 for light corrosion. All have a readable date. Inspection recommended. Lot of 3 coins. Estimate Value $400 - UP Les Heilbronner Collection 1988-Les Heilbronner Estate. View details	Realized $600
Lot 227		1794 S-67 R3 Head of 1795 VG10. Sharpness VF20 but covered with fine to moderate granularity. No marks or verdigris. Slightly glossy dark chocolate brown and olive with lighter chocolate brown on the highpoints. MDS. The date is bold and the legends are clear. Estimate Value $250 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 228		Pair of 1794 Cents with Head of 1795. Includes S-67 R3 MDS VG8 net G6 for nicks, and S-69 R3 MDS VG7 net G6 for microscopic granularity. Both have a strong date. Lot of 2 coins. Estimate Value $350 - UP Les Heilbronner Collection 1988-Les Heilbronner Estate. View details	Realized $480
Lot 229		1794 S-68 R5 Head of 1795 G5. Slightly sharper but covered with uniform microscopic granularity under slightly glossy chocolate brown toning that ranges from light to darker tones. No marks or verdigris and the date is strong. M-LDS, Breen state IV, with an obvious wave slanting across the obverse. Estimate Value $500 - UP Les Heilbronner Collection 1988-Les Heilbronner Estate. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $576
Lot 230		1794 S-70 R2 Head of 1795 VF20. Sharpness EF40 but there are traces of microscopic roughness on both sides, particularly on the reverse. The only notable marks are a thin scratch that meanders in the field before the chin and a dig at the leaf tip right of the base of the T in CENT. Glossy reddish brown and chocolate. LDS, Breen state IV. The die crack at TY reaches into the cheek right of the ear lobe where it fades away. Estimate Value $750 - UP Les Heilbronner Collection 1988-Les Heilbronner Estate. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,020
Lot 231		Pair of 1794 Cents with Head of 1795. Includes S-71 R2 MDS VF35 sharpness net VG10 for granularity, and S-72 R2 Exact Head of 1795 MDS (Breen III) VF20 sharpness net VG7 for corrosion. Both have a strong date and full legends. Lot of 2 coins. Estimate Value $500 - UP Les Heilbronner Collection 1988-Les Heilbronner Estate. View details	Realized $576
Lot 232		Pair of 1795 Cents with Lettered Edge. Includes S-73 R5- EDS VG10 sharpness net G6 for a rim dent and some pits, and S-76a R5 G6 sharpness net AG3 for pits and light corrosion. Both have a clear date. Estimate Value $450 - UP Les Heilbronner Collection 1988-Les Heilbronner Estate. View details	Realized $528
Lot 233		1795 S-74 R4- Lettered Edge VF25. Sharper by at least 5 points but there are a few light contact marks on otherwise smooth, choice surfaces. The notable marks are a collection of fine scratches under the chin and a shallow scrape over the N in ONE. Glossy chocolate brown and steel with frosty tan in protected areas on both sides. MDS, Breen state V, with swelling at the 17 and die cracks on the reverse. Estimate Value $2,500 - UP Les Heilbronner Collection 1988-Les Heilbronner Estate. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,640
Lot 234		1795 S-75 R3 Lettered Edge VG10. Five points sharper but covered with uniform very fine granularity under glossy olive and chocolate brown toning. No verdigris, and the only notable mark is a small rim dent over the second T in STATES. MDS. The date and legends are all strong. Estimate Value $600 - UP Les Heilbronner Collection 1988-Les Heilbronner Estate. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $528
Lot 235		1795 S-76b R1 Plain Edge PCGS Genuine. Sharpness VF20 but covered with extremely fine granularity that is visible only with the aid of a good glass. No verdigris or notable marks. Dark chocolate and olive brown with lighter steel brown toning on the devices. E-MDS before any noticeable swelling in the obverse fields. Struck very slightly off center to K-2. The date is bold and the legends are complete. Our grade is VF20 sharpness net F12. (PCGS # 1380) Estimate Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $504
Lot 236		Pair of 1795 Cents with Plain Edge. Includes S-76b R1 MDS VG8 net G5 for granularity, and S-77 R3 LDS G5 with smooth surfaces. Both have an easily readable date. Lot of 2 coins. Estimate Value $300 - UP Les Heilbronner Collection 1988-Les Heilbronner Estate. View details	Realized $384
Lot 237		Trio of Cents, 1795-1803. Includes 1795 S-76b R1 Plain Edge AG3+, 1798 S-187 R1 Small 8 with Style II Hair G6, and 1803 S-250 R3 Small Date & Fraction VG10. All have a clear date. Lot of 3 coins. Estimate Value $250 - UP View details	Realized $456
Lot 238		1795 S-78 R1 Plain Edge F15. Sharpness near VF30 but there are several rim nicks around both sides and a rim bruise at the U in UNITED. Otherwise the surfaces are smooth and show only minor contact marks. Glossy steel brown and chocolate with frosty lighter steel brown and tan in protected areas. MDS, Breen state IV, with minor swelling in the obverse fields and die clashmarks on both sides. The date and legends are all strong. Estimate Value $600 - UP Les Heilbronner Collection 1988-Les Heilbronner Estate. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $630
Lot 239		1795 S-78 R1 Plain Edge F12. Choice glossy chocolate and olive brown with lighter steel brown toning on the devices. A choice, problem-free two-tone cent. MDS with subtle swelling in the obverse fields but no crumbling on top of the 5. There is a minor planchet clip affecting the dentils above the cap (as struck). Estimate Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $750
Lot 240		Trio of 1796 Liberty Cap Cents. Includes S-81 R3 EDS VG10 net VG7 for a scratch and microscopic granularity, S-82 R5 EDS G4, and S-83 R4 EDS VG10 net G5 for granularity. All have a clear date. Lot of 3 coins. Estimate Value $600 - UP Les Heilbronner Collection 1988-Les Heilbronner Estate. View details	Realized $528
Lot 241		1796 S-84 R3 Liberty Cap F12. Sharpness VF25 but the portrait is covered with myriad fine hairline scratches. The rest of the planchet is smooth except for some microscopic roughness in the field under the bust, and the reverse is choice. Glossy olive brown and chocolate with hints of reddish chocolate in some of the protected areas on the obverse. E-MDS, Breen state II, with a die crack through the top of OF. Estimate Value $500 - UP Les Heilbronner Collection 1988-Les Heilbronner Estate. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $810
Lot 242		1796 S-85 R5- Liberty Cap VG10. Five points sharper with microscopic roughness under glossy light chocolate and olive brown toning. There are traces of shallow verdigris on the reverse and the only notable mark is a tiny rim bruise under the 1 in the date. EDS, Breen state I. The date is easily readable and the legends are complete except for strike weakness on OF. Estimate Value $700 - UP Les Heilbronner Collection 1988-Les Heilbronner Estate. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $660
Lot 243		Pair of 1796 Liberty Cap Cents. Includes S-86 R5 EDS G6 net G5 for light corrosion, and S-88 R4 EDS G5 net AG3 for granularity. Both have an easily readable date. Lot of 2 coins. Estimate Value $400 - UP Les Heilbronner Collection 1988-Les Heilbronner Estate. View details	Realized $504
Lot 244		1796 S-87 R3 Liberty Cap VG8. Sharpness F12 but covered with uniform microscopic granularity under glossy medium chocolate and steel brown toning. No notable verdigris or marks and the eye appeal is quite nice in spite of the imperfect surfaces. MDS, Breen state II. The date and legends are complete and clear. Estimate Value $350 - UP Les Heilbronner Collection 1988-Les Heilbronner Estate. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $600
Lot 245		Pair of 1796 Liberty Cap Cents. Includes S-89 R3 MDS VF20 net VG8 for a big rim dent and microscopic roughness, and S-91 R3 EDS VG10 net VG7 for light corrosion. Both have a strong date and clear legends. Lot of 2 coins. Estimate Value $500 - UP Les Heilbronner Collection 1988-Les Heilbronner Estate. View details	Realized $552