Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 104

June 10-13 2018 Pre Long Beach Sale

Half Dimes

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1261		1795. PCGS graded MS-64. Boldly struck with nice old time toning that ranges from royal blue at the edge to lighter silver at the centers. The strike is generally sharp for this important type coin, with full flowing curls on Liberty, and the eagle's wing feathers show abudant definition. This is an important type coin, issued only in two short years, 1794 and 1795. The Flowing Hair design was retired at the end of 1795 and the Draped Bust style was adopted as 1795 drew to a close. In fact, one obverse die of the new style was prepared and dated 1795, but not used for coinage. In early 1796, that obverse was overdated with a 6 over the 5 and producion of the new style began. Hence this Flowing Hair coin is a tough issue to locate in high grades, and is in constant strong demand. Exceptional preservation, with unending eye appeal. Pop 34; 36 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 4251) Estimate Value $19,000 - 20,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1262		1795. NGC graded EF-40. LM-5, Rarity-6. Light grey toning on both sides and attractive. The dies show bold evidence of clashing, with traces of the eagle and wreath present in the obverse fields. A tough die pairing which is seldom offered. The reverse die shows a thin die crack from the rim past the D of UNITED to the eagles wing. Moderate adjustment marks on the eagle's breast and wing to the rim are also found on the reverse. Somewhat rough surfaces. Housed in an Old Style Holder. Only 86,416 struck. Estimate Value $4,000 - 4,400 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1263		1795. PCGS graded AU Details. Cleaned. LM-3. Nicely toned with russet gold on both sides, which accents the devices. An interesting coin with a thin die crack down Liberty's head. Free of handling issues and just a trace of adjutment marks are noted on the reverse rim and a couple on the eagle's breast. Still a nice looking type coin and one that is hard to find in high grades (PCGS # 38587) Estimate Value $2,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,760
Lot 1264		1800. NGC graded MS-64. Boldly struck on all the devices, particularly on Liberty's head and hair, as well as the eagle's wings. There is a small die flaw below the date (as struck), and a tiny edge flaw in the planchet between stars four and five on the obverse, which will serve to hallmark this important coin. Both sides offer lovely toning which is a feast for the eyes with antique russet and blue shades. An impotessive type coin which is always in strong demand, especially when found this close to the gem grade level. Pop 20; 7 in 65; 2 in 66; 1 in 67. Estimate Value $17,000 - 18,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1265		1800. PCGS graded AU-55. Nicely toned with antique silver gray on both sides. The strike is sharp and the surfaces are quite nice, free of adjustment marks or handling issues that so often plague these tiny silver coins. Fabulous collector quality and a coin which will provide hours of numismatic enjoyment to the lucky buyer. Only 24,000 struck. A popular type coin Pop 31; (PCGS # 4264) Estimate Value $8,000 - 8,500 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $9,300
Lot 1266		1800. PCGS graded VF Detail, Graffiti. LM-3 LIBEKTY. Light grey toning on both sides. Popular red book variety (PCGS # 38603) Estimate Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,560
Lot 1267		1830. PCGS graded MS-61. Mostly white with some toning here and there. Housed in a First Generation Holder (PCGS # 4277) Estimate Value $325 - 350 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $384
Lot 1268		1831. PCGS graded MS-67. CAC. Nice blue and gold toning on the obverse, a bit less on the reverse. Incredible eye appeal and quality, the surfaces are alive with mint luster, and bathed in alluring toning. Although these tiny coins are impressive, rarely--in fact almost never--are they found so perfectly preserved! The surfaces are pristine, with no distracting handling marks or issues that are so commonly seen on these early silver coins. The strike is sharp throughout. It's certainly quite a special coin to earn the MS-67 moniker from PCGS, but then to get the CAC approval as well speaks volumes of the stunning quality offered here. A prize for the advanced type specialist. Pop 10; 2 finer, 1 in 67+, 1 in 68. (PCGS # 4278) Estimate Value $9,000 - 10,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1269		1831. PCGS graded MS-62. Nice light toning around the edges (PCGS # 4278) Estimate Value $400 - 450 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $528
Lot 1270		1832. PCGS graded MS-64. Boldly struck and lightly toned. A nice coin for the given grade (PCGS # 4279) Estimate Value $800 - 850 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $990
Lot 1271		1833. PCGS graded MS-67. LM-4.2. This is an amazing coin, first off the glorious frosty central details of Liberty are bright silver, with flecks of russet and blue toning accenting her hair curls as well as the letters of LIBERTY in her cap. The surrounding stars are offset by bright centers, surrounded by deepening blue and russet shades. Matching toning on the reverse, which closely follows the obverse shades. Sharply struck by the dies, and impressive quality just for the eye appeal alone, add to this the fantastic quality of the surfaces and you have an incredible, virtually unbeatable, combination. Tied with a select dozen as one of the finest seen by PCGS, topped only by a single example with the "+" grade at this level. An opportunity for the type or date specialist. Pop 12; 1 in 67+. (PCGS # 4280) Estimate Value $9,000 - 10,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1272		1833. PCGS graded MS-65. Well struck with nice light toning. A very choice half dime offering a solid strike, clean surfaces and a pleasing appearance to the eye. A sparkling jewel! Pop 51; 35 Finer at PCGS for this date. (PCGS # 4280) Estimate Value $1,600 - 1,700 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,560
Lot 1273		1834. NGC graded MS-66. V4, LM-4, partial. Semi reflective fields on the obv. Well struck with even toning on both sides and splendid surfaces. The strike is full right to the top of Liberty's curls. Scarce this nice, and quite a challenege to find any finer than offered here. Pop 4; 1 finer in 68 for the variety. Estimate Value $3,000 - 3,200 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1274		1834. PCGS graded MS-65 PQ. Well struck and nicely toned with delicate russet and blue shades, over silver centers. The strike is bold throughout, and the surfaces are virtually untouched by other coins or handling. A sparkling jewel that will dazzle any type collector. Pop 51; 37 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 4281) Estimate Value $1,900 - 2,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,040
Lot 1275		1834. PCGS graded MS-65. LM-4. Boldly struck with reflective fields. Nice light toning of pale gold and lilac. Excellent surfaces as expected for the gem grade level, with all the quality to satisfy even the most demanding collector. Pop 40; 34 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 4281) Estimate Value $1,600 - 1,700 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,560
Lot 1276		1835. Large date, large 5¢. PCGS graded MS-64. CAC. Lovely light blue toning. Pop 99; (PCGS # 4282) Estimate Value $850 - 900 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,290
Lot 1277		1836. Small 5¢. PCGS graded MS-63. Lovely old time toning. Semi reflective obv fields. Pop 13; 40 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 4288) Estimate Value $700 - 750 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $576
Lot 1278		1836. Large 5¢. PCGS graded MS-65. Pop 25; 7 finer, 3 in 66, 3 in 66+, 1 in 67. Even light toning over lustrous fields. A sharply impressed coin that offers well balanced quality, toning and eye appeal (PCGS # 4287) Estimate Value $1,800 - 1,900 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,840
Lot 1279		1837. No stars, small date. PCGS graded MS-65. Well struck with light golden toning on both sides. A pleasing type coin with all the hallmarks desired by collectors; eye appeal, rarity and a proven track record. These tiny half dimes were the first appearance of the new Gobrecht design for this denomination, and they proved quite popular. Stars were added to the obverse design the follwing year, so this 1837 style became a very short-lived type coin. And a handsome example it is! Pop 35; 24 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 4312) Estimate Value $2,200 - 2,300 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1280		1838-O. No stars. NGC graded MS-63. Nice Light blue and gold toning. Normal soft strike as always seen on this rare, rare issue. As the New Orleans Mint began striking coins these 1838-O half dimes were the first of their denomination coined there. Impressive quality that is seldom offered or available. An elegant example of this sought after key issue. Only 70,000 struck. Pop 2; 4 finer, 3 in 64, 1 in 65. Estimate Value $8,000 - 8,500 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $8,100
Lot 1281		1838-O. No stars. NGC graded MS-62. Mostly untoned with the normal soft strike. A rare issue in mint state, with only 70,000 struck in this first year of operation of the New Orleans branch mint. Impressive quality and an important offering. Pop 5; 6 finer; 2 in 63; 3 in 64; 1 in 65. Estimate Value $4,500 - 5,000 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,160
Lot 1282		1838. Stars, no drapery. PCGS graded MS-65. CAC. PQ. Mostly untoned and boldly struck. A point or so undegraded. Housed in a First Generation Holder. Pop 58; 48 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 4317) Estimate Value $1,100 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,560
Lot 1283		1840. No drapery. PCGS graded MS-67 PQ. CAC. Wonderful rainbow toning on both sides which varies from russet to gold with a touch of blue. The toning deepens around the reverse rim, while the centers are brighter with antique flecks of color intermixed. Boldly struck and a coin that should be regraded to MS68. Perhaps the finest we have ever seen. Also has reflective field surfaces, reflecting careful die polishing. A fantastic example for the advanced numismatist who demands a coin that is quite special. Pop 5; 1 in 67+; 1 in 68. (PCGS # 4321) Estimate Value $12,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1284		1841. PCGS graded MS-66. Boldly struck with lovely blue and golden toning. Pop 14; 1 in 66+; 4 in 67. (PCGS # 4328) Estimate Value $1,200 - 1,300 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,170
Lot 1285		1842. PCGS graded MS-64. Well struck with lovely blue and gold toning. Pop 40; 22 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 4330) Estimate Value $425 - 450 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $600
Lot 1286		1843. PCGS graded MS-67. A lovely toned and boldly struck example that offers rich eye appeal and sterling caliber seldom seen on the early half dimes. Only a small number can approach the majestic quality of the surfaces here. Pop 4; 2 in 67+; at PCGS. Just graded for the first time (PCGS # 4332) Estimate Value $3,000 - 3,300 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,160
Lot 1287		1844. PCGS graded MS-67 PQ. CAC. Wonderful blue toning on both sides that spans from light teal blue around the rims, deepening to russet gold at the centers, well matched on each side. Scarce as a low mintage issue and a coin that must been seen and held to be fully appreciated for its stunning quality. A coin that deserves to be graded MS68. Could be a run away coin. Pop 11; None finer at PCGS. Perhaps the finest known (PCGS # 4333) Estimate Value $5,000 - 6,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1288		1846. PCGS graded VF Details, Damage. Scarce date (PCGS # 4336) Estimate Value $400 - 450 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $900
Lot 1289		1847. NGC graded MS-67. Pop 2; 1 finer in 68. Well struck, frosty and untoned with surfaces that approach perfection. And herein lies the conundrum, only 2 are graded this fine, with a single coin a point finer. Thus from the universe of 1847 half dimes, this is clearly one of the finest around and a coin to pursue if you demand quality. Outstanding eye appeal! Estimate Value $3,700 - 3,900 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1290		1852-O. NGC graded MS-66. Light blue toning. with golden accents. The strike is typical for this scarce issue, with minor softness on Liberty's head and curls as well as a few stars. The area opposite of her head on the reverse is also a bit softly struck. Notice the interesting die crack on the obverse where the first star is split and the crack enters Liberty's arm and extends up along her arm toward her shoulder. During 1852 recall that the value of silver bullion had risen above the face value of our coinage. This was largely due to the huge gold discoveries in California. Hence it was profitable to melt silver coins, and many apparently were melted. Although the stated mintage is 260,000 it is believed a many of these were later melted by the mint, and coined into lower standard silver coinage once the bullion requirements were reduced in early 1853. Gems of the 1852-O half dime have long been known to be historic rarities. Pop 2; tied for the finest example graded at both services. Estimate Value $8,000 - 9,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1291		1852-O. PCGS graded AU-53. CAC. Nice blue toning on both sides. Pop 9. (PCGS # 4350) Estimate Value $400 - 450 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $540
Lot 1292		1857-O. PCGS graded MS-66+. CAC. Boldly struck and quite frosty, with abundant satin luster to the centers of the coin. Ringed with attractive russet on the obverse, with a matching arc of toning on the lower half of the reverse. A condition rarity this nice, and a coin that is on the cusp of the superb grade level. Pop 2; 5 finer, 4 in 67, 1 in 68. (PCGS # 4366) Estimate Value $3,500 - 4,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1293		1860. PCGS graded Proof 64. CAC. PQ. Boldly struck with some toning here and there. Housed in a First Generation Holder. Only 1,000 struck. Pop 34; 38 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 4443) Estimate Value $600 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $780
Lot 1294		1863. PCGS graded Proof 66 Cameo. A glow of light sunrise toning. Well struck, with only 460 proofs coined. This is a low production issue from the Philidelphia Mint, struck in the depths of the Civil War. An 1863 half dime is highly prized when found in such a stellar condition. Pop 8; 2 in 67CAM. (PCGS # 84446) Estimate Value $2,500 - 2,600 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1295		1863. PCGS graded EF-40. Mostly untoned. Only 18,000 struck. Pop 8. (PCGS # 4382) Estimate Value $350 - 400 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $456
Lot 1296		1864. PCGS graded MS-66. Lovely toning on both sides that shows a blend of rich royal blue and dappled russet shades. The strike is sharp and the surfaces are quite pleasing. A low mintage date from the tail end of the Civil War, precious few of which can compare favorably to this coin. Pop 7; 2 in 66+; 3 in 67. Only 48,000 struck (PCGS # 4384) Estimate Value $3,000 - 3,300 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1297		1869. PCGS graded Proof 63. Mostly untoned with a hint of gold tone. Only 600 proofs struck (PCGS # 4452) Estimate Value $325 - 350 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $408
Lot 1298		1870. PCGS graded MS-66. CAC. Frosty and mostly white except around the edges. Just graded for the first time. Boldly struck. Pop 10; 9 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 4396) Estimate Value $900 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,440
Lot 1299		1871. NGC graded Proof 67 Ultra Cameo. Pop 4; tied for the finest Ultra Cameo examples graded at both services. Fully white gem with pristine fields and devices and rich eye appeal. An incredible example for the type collector. Estimate Value $7,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1300		1872. PCGS graded Proof 64. CAC. PQ. Wonderful blue toning on both sides. A no problem Proof 65 or better. Housed in a First Generation Holder. Only 950 struck. Pop 53; 33 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 4455) Estimate Value $650 - 700 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $930
Lot 1301		The Balance of the Half Dime Collection. In a Library of coins album, from 1830 on. A total of 50 different coins in this collection. Coins will grade About Good to About Uncirculated. A nice group to figure. Estimate Value $1,000 - UP View details	Realized $2,160