Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 104

June 10-13 2018 Pre Long Beach Sale

$1 Gold

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1844		1849. No L. PCGS graded MS-61. Lovely golden toning. Housed in a First Generation Holder. Only 1,000 struck (PCGS # 7501) Estimate Value $550 - 600 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $870
Lot 1845		1849-C. Closed wreath. PCGS graded MS-62. Well struck with rich golden toning. One tiny hairline on the left obverse field, otherwise a gem presenting lots of luster. Only 11,634 struck and most of these are found well circulated. This coin was recently found in England and graded for the first time. First year of issue of the Gold dollar, and a prized rarity from the Charlotte Mint and possessing excellent surfaces. Pop 7; 7 finer, 6 in 63, 1 in 64. (PCGS # 7505) Estimate Value $7,000 - 8,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $8,100
Lot 1846		1851. NGC graded MS-63. Well struck and untoned (PCGS # 7513) Estimate Value $350 - 370 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $384
Lot 1847		1851. PCGS graded MS-63. CAC. Quite frosty (PCGS # 7513) Estimate Value $350 - 370 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $456
Lot 1848		1851-O. PCGS graded MS-64 Plus. CAC. Untoned and frosty with the obverse showing a sharp strike and glittering luster. Close to the gem grade level and a pleasing example of this sought after date. Pop 1; 24 in 65; 3 in 65+; 2 in 66; 1 in 66+. (PCGS # 7516) Estimate Value $4,400 - 4,600 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1849		1853. PCGS graded MS-63. Boldly struck with lovely light toning (PCGS # 7521) Estimate Value $350 - 370 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $384
Lot 1850		1853. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. CAC. Lovely rich golden toning. A coin that looks MS64 (PCGS # 7521) Estimate Value $350 - 370 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $480
Lot 1851		1853-D. NGC graded MS-63. Only 6,583 minted. This is the rarest Dahlonega Type I gold dollar issue in Mint state. Only a handful survived this nice, and collector demand is extreme when a nice example like this crosses the auction session. Rich golden and orange hues, lustrous and fairly sharp. A numismatic classic this well preserved. Pop 7; 2 in 64; 1 in 66. (PCGS # 7523) Estimate Value $14,000 - 15,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1852		1854. PCGS graded MS-65. A lovely well struck coin. Has lots of eye appeal for this classic Type I design with the small head of Liberty on the obverse. Delicate signs of die clashing are found in the reverse fields. An impressive example of this important type issue (PCGS # 7525) Estimate Value $2,400 - 2,500 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1853		1854-S. PCGS graded AU Details, Scratch. Low mintage date. Mostly untoned and well struck. Only 14,632 struck (PCGS # 7527) Estimate Value $500 - 550 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $726
Lot 1854		Lot of 2 slabbed Gold Dollars. Consists of: 1853 PCGS AU-58; 1856 Type 3 slanted 5 PCGS Genuine (EF with marks). Lot of 2 coins. Estimate Value $340 - 380 View details	Realized $540
Lot 1855		4-piece lot of Type 1 Gold Dollars. Consists of: 1850, 1853 (2 pcs), 1854. Coins grade EF-AU, cleaned. Estimate Value $400 - 450 View details	Realized $660
Lot 1856		1853 $1 Gold Lot: 2 pieces NGC MS-61; 1 piece NGC MS-62. Lot of 3 coins. Estimate Value $575 - 600 View details	Realized $720
Lot 1857		4-piece lot of U.S. Gold Dollars. Consists of: 1854 type 2, 1856 upright 5 (2 pcs); 1857. Coins grade VF-EF with signs of cleaning. Estimate Value $400 - 450 View details	Realized $660
Lot 1858		1854. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. Well struck with nice orange-gold toning on both sides. Should be regraded for a higher grade as these Type II gold dollars are quite popular with collectors and rise in price dramatically for each grade point finer. This one offers clean surfaces and solid eye appeal (PCGS # 7531) Estimate Value $5,000 - 5,400 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1859		1854. NGC graded MS-62. CAC. Well struck and lightly toned. Very close to MS63 and scarce as are all Type II gold dollars in mint condition (PCGS # 7531) Estimate Value $2,000 - 2,100 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1860		1854. NGC graded MS-61. Untoned (PCGS # 7531) Estimate Value $1,100 - 1,200 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1861		1854. PCGS graded AU-58. Lightly toned and frosty (PCGS # 7531) Estimate Value $500 - 550 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $576
Lot 1862		1854. PCGS graded AU-50. Type 2. Untoned (PCGS # 7531) Estimate Value $325 - 350 View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $420
Lot 1863		1855-D. NGC graded AU-58+. This is a truly rare coin with only 1,811 struck and from the group perhaps as many as 80 distinct coins exist today. This is one of the finer examples, and offers a sharp strike with all of LIBERTY clear on the headband, and the wreath bold. The only signs of softness are the usual weakness on LL of DOLLAR and the 8 in the date, areas opposite Liberty's head and prone to poor striking. This is one of the most sought-after of the Dahlonega issues, and a rare Type II Gold dollar that is seldom offered and always in great demand. Needless to say, this is an exciting offering and a coin that will be a major highlight in any advanced collection. Pop 1; 5 finer, 1 in 60, 1 in 61, 1 in 63, 2 in 64. Mostly untoned. Estimate Value $28,000 - 30,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1864		1855. PCGS graded AU-55 PQ. Lovely golden toning on both sides. Very close to mint state (PCGS # 7532) Estimate Value $550 - 600 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1865		1855-C. NGC graded MS-61. A nice frosty white coin. The strike is a trifle uneven, as usually seen on this rare issue. All the important design elements are clear. The Charlotte Mint issued limited coinage during their years in operation. In this case the 1855 gold dollars mostly entered circulation and stayed. Precious few were saved in uncirculated grades, like the present coin. A prize for the advanced collector. Only 9803 minted. Pop 9; 4 in 62; none finer at NGC. (PCGS # 7533) Estimate Value $19,000 - 20,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1866		1856. Upright 5. PCGS graded MS-63. Very frosty. Scarcer variety. Pop 26; 37 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 7541) Estimate Value $900 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,110
Lot 1867		1858-D. NGC graded MS-63. Only 3,477 minted. Pop 7; 1 in 64, 1 in 66. Mostly untoned with strong luster in the fields and the strike is reasonably sharp for this rare issue. The Dahlonega Mint was under great stress even by 1858, as the pressures of the Civil War began to boil over into daily life. Mintage of these 1858 gold dollars reflect the problems, as people started to hoard gold with the coming conflict. This is one of the finer examples known today and a coin that is worthy of any top notch collection. Estimate Value $15,000 - 16,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1868		1859-C. PCGS graded MS-62. Only 5,235 struck. Pop 5; 3 finer in 63. Untoned with some luster evident and clearly a well preserved example of this elusive Dahlonega issue. The Civil War was on the cusp of breaking out, people were afraid of what was to come, uknown as it was. How long would any war last? Many thought, and experts confirmed, it would be a short glorious affair, and everyone would be home in weeks. In the first battles, families came out to watch the fighting with picnics. This social event did not continue long, but the war lasted on and on. Here is a coin that was carefully set aside and preserved, and fitting memento to this historic time in our past (PCGS # 7552) Estimate Value $9,000 - 10,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1869		1861. PCGS graded MS-62. A nice untoned example (PCGS # 7558) Estimate Value $450 - 475 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1870		1862. PCGS graded MS-65. CAC. A nice untoned coin. Pop 115. (PCGS # 7560) Estimate Value $1,600 - 1,650 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1871		1862. PCGS graded MS-64. CAC. PQ. Boldly struck with a hint of gold tone (PCGS # 7560) Estimate Value $600 - 650 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $690
Lot 1872		1862. PCGS graded MS-63. Frosty (PCGS # 7560) Estimate Value $450 - 475 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $456
Lot 1873		1862. PCGS graded MS-62. CAC. Well struck and lightly toned (PCGS # 7560) Estimate Value $325 - 350 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $384
Lot 1874		1866. PCGS graded MS-67. CAC. PQ. Frosty with nice prooflike fields and exceptional quality.The surfaces are glassy in the fields, frosty on the devices. Boldly struck and carefully preserved. A splendid coin in every regard and worthy of any top notch collection. Rare in all grades, and a lovely coin. Only 7,100 struck. Pop 6; 5 finer, 2 in 67+, 3 in 68. (PCGS # 7565) Estimate Value $15,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1875		1872. PCGS graded MS-67. Boldly struck with lovely golden toning and splendid surfaces. Prooflike fields which offer good contrast with the frosted devices. A wonderful coin that offers exceptional visual appeal as well as technical superiority. A condition rarity at this lofty grade level, and certain to add grace to any advanced collection lucky enough to obtain it. Pop 9; 1 in 67+; 1 in 68. (PCGS # 7572) Estimate Value $13,000 - 14,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $13,800
Lot 1876		1874. PCGS graded MS-64. Lovely rich golden toning (PCGS # 7575) Estimate Value $500 - 525 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $504
Lot 1877		1878. NGC graded MS-66 Prooflike Plus. CAC. Untoned with with PL surfaces on both sides and considerable frost on the devices. Low mintage of 3000 pieces for circulation. Sure looks like a proof strike with all the eye appeal and contrast a collector can hope to find. Furthermore, the quality of the surfaces is stunning, with nary a hint of contact to be found when closely examined. A gorgeous example of this issue. Pop 1; 1 finer in 67 Star. Estimate Value $8,000 - 9,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1878		1884. NGC graded Proof 68 Cameo. Only 1006 minted and this one is one is perhaps one of the finest known. The strike is bold and crisp throughout, and all the features are brought up to their fullest extent. This is also the well known repunched date variety, where 1884 was first punched a bit too low in the die, then corrected. The undertype is clear with a strong loupe. Most of the known proofs of this date exhibit this feature. What really separates this coin from the masses is the astounding quality of the surfaces. Rarely are the delicate mirror fields found so untouched and pristine! Furthermore the devices are also perfectly preserved, with undisturbed frost in abundance. A condition rarity that will never go out of style. Pop 3; None finer in Proof Cameo. (PCGS # 87634) Estimate Value $25,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1879		1884. PCGS graded MS-67. Well struck on the devices, with nice reflective fields. Only 5230 minted. A hint of light gold tone over mint-fresh luster Scarce this nice and worthy of a strong bid (PCGS # 7585) Estimate Value $3,500 - 3,600 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1880		1888. PCGS graded MS-63. Nice light golden toning. Housed in a First Generation Holder. Only 15,501 struck (PCGS # 7589) Estimate Value $500 - 550 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $576
Lot 1881		A trio of Gold Dollars. Dates including: 1853; 1856; 1862. Coins will grade VF to EF. Lot of 3 coins. Estimate Value $450 - 500 View details	Realized $528