Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 104

June 10-13 2018 Pre Long Beach Sale

$2.50 Gold

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1882		1826/6. NGC graded MS-61. BD-1. Only 760-1,750 struck. and from this meager beginning the total known is estimated at 30 to 35 pieces known. Pop 1; The Finest graded by NGC. This is a very rare type coin in any grade. The survivor coins number is tiny because these were worth more than their face value at the time they were struck, hence the majority went straight into the melting pots for the instant profit. Some coins did escape this fate, but the vast majority did not. Known survivors are usually in high circulated grades, or just uncirculated like this example. There is minor repunching below the 6, and for years this was called an overdate thinking the undertype was a 5, however later scholars now believe this is just repunching of the 6. This boldly struck, well preserved example is destined to be a major highlight in any advanced collection. Fully untoned with prooflike surfaces on both sides. Very Rare. Estimate Value $80,000 - 90,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1883		1832. PCGS graded AU-55. Untoned with semi reflective fields and attractive surfaces. The vast majority of this rare type coin were melted long ago as the price of gold rose in relative value in the early 1830s to where it was quite profitable to melt our gold coinage, simply for the gold bullion they contained. This situation became so out of control that in mid 1834 the Mint, following the orders of Congress, reduced the gold content in the quarter eagle and half eagle coins, enough to keep them in circultion and out of the melting pots. This change came a bit too late for the meager issue of 1832 quarter eagles, and that's why so few of these exist today. Collector demand vastly outstrips the scant supply of these, and they remain in high demand. Only 4400 struck. Pop 11; 22 finer. (PCGS # 7672) Estimate Value $12,000 - 13,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $18,000
Lot 1884		1836. Block 8. PCGS graded AU-50. A hint of light gold tone (PCGS # 97694) Estimate Value $750 - 800 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $750
Lot 1885		1841-C. PCGS graded AU-55. CAC. Nice strike with lovely golden toning. Worthy of a higher graded. Only 10,281 struck, today CoinFacts estimates about 110 are known. This is one of the finer examples too, as just a couple appear to be fully mint state. Nicely struck by the dies with full definition on the devices. Toned with a hint of coppery gold around the rims and lustrous. This is one of the tougher Charlotte Mint issue to find at all, let alone nice like this coin!Pop 14; 8 in 58; 1 in 62. (PCGS # 7721) Estimate Value $5,500 - 6,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,900
Lot 1886		1843-D. NGC graded VG Details, Damaged. Lightly toned. Only 36,209 struck. Estimate Value $500 - 525 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $840
Lot 1887		1845-D. NGC graded EF-45. Only 19,460 struck. Decent surfaces for this scarce issue from the Dahlonega Mint, and a popular quarter eagle issue. Estimate Value $1,700 - 1,800 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,920
Lot 1888		1849. PCGS graded AU Details, Cleaned. Semi reflective fields. Estimate Value $500 - 525 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $408
Lot 1889		1850-C. NGC graded MS-61. A nice frosty coin. Only 9148 struck and today there are around 160 known in all grades. Mint state pieces are the most desirable, but only a handful qualify at this level. The present coin offers a decent strike, attractive surfaces that show minimal signs of handling, and rich orange gold color. Pop 11; 1 in 62; 2 in 63; (PCGS # 7756) Estimate Value $9,000 - 10,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1890		1853. PCGS graded MS-62. A nice untoned example (PCGS # 7767) Estimate Value $400 - 425 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $365
Lot 1891		1854-O. PCGS graded AU-53. CAC. Lightly toned (PCGS # 7772) Estimate Value $500 - 550 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $552
Lot 1892		1861 $2.50 Liberty. New Reverse. PCGS graded MS-65. Boldly struck and very frosty. The surfaces are satin smooth and nearly free of contact. Minor die clashing is noted to the right of the eagle's neck from Libety's hair curls. Incredible quality and quite the example to represent this issue. Pop 36; 1 in 65+; 12 in 66; 1 in 67. (PCGS # 7794) Estimate Value $4,500 - 5,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,880
Lot 1893		1861. PCGS graded MS-62. Nice light toning. Housed in a First Generation Holder (PCGS # 7794) Estimate Value $600 - 650 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,560
Lot 1894		1861. NGC graded AU-58. Type 2. Light golden toning. Estimate Value $325 - 350 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $408
Lot 1895		1868. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo PQ. CAC. Well struck and fully untoned. Only 25 struck in proof and this is one of the finest examples. First off the surfaces are nearly of gem qualiity, second the fields and devices show the desirable Cameo contrast seen only on a couple of surviving proofs of this date. The contrast adds to the appeal, and this makes for a dramtic coin to study. Mintages at the time were tiny reflecting the demand, simply put not many people in Amerrica could afford to buy and keep these early numismatic treasures. Only the richest folks were able to buy these, and not many did. Today these are historic relics from our history and of considerable importance. Pop 2; 1 in 65CAM. (PCGS # 87894) Estimate Value $20,000 - 22,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $48,000
Lot 1896		1868-S. PCGS graded MS-61. Only 34,000 struck. Pop 5; 10 finer at PCGS. Lovely rich golden toning and generally attractive surfaces for the modest grade assigned. A condition rarity at this grade level and worth a strong bid (PCGS # 7808) Estimate Value $4,000 - 4,400 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1897		1891. PCGS graded MS-61. Well struck and untoned. Only 10,960 struck (PCGS # 7843) Estimate Value $400 - 425 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $432
Lot 1898		1897. PCGS graded MS-66 PQ. Boldly struck with nice even toning on both sides. The surfaces are fresh and clean, with no distracting nicks or cuts. Impressive quality that any collector can appreciate. Only 29,768 struck. Pop 39; 3 in 66+; 15 in 67; 1 in 68. (PCGS # 7849) Estimate Value $3,000 - 3,200 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1899		1900. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. Boldly struck and untoned. Only 67,000 struck (PCGS # 7852) Estimate Value $450 - 500 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $504
Lot 1900		1901. PCGS graded Proof 67 Deep Cameo. CAC. A nearly perfect coin. First off the strike is full, sharp and complete. There are no copper specks or stains, the entire surface is bright and fresh. The fields are boldly mirrored by the dies, falling away from the devices when examined. Bold frost on every letter and device, as required for the Deep Cameo designation. About ten percent of the original mintage of 223 pieces earn the Deep Cameo designation. When all comes to all, this will always be one of the finest seen of this rare Proof quarter eagle, and a delightful coin to hold and examine. Pop 8; 1 in 68; 1 in 68+; 2 in 69. A very flashy Deep Cameo Proof (PCGS # 97927) Estimate Value $30,000 - 32,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $38,400
Lot 1901		1902. NGC graded Proof 65. Light hint of gold tone over reflective fields and devices. The strike is bold and precise, while the fields are clean and free of distracting marks. A sharp appearing coin with glittering appeal. Only 193 struck. Pop 9; 29 finer at NGC. (PCGS # 7928) Estimate Value $11,000 - 12,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1902		1903. PCGS graded MS-64. Rich golden toning (PCGS # 7855) Estimate Value $360 - 380 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $432
Lot 1903		1904. PCGS graded Proof 62 Cameo. Light gold toning. and a few faint signs of handling. Rare and desirable as most of these rare Proof gold coins are priced quite high. This one offers the full mirror finish, bold strike and best of all the Cameo contrast! Only 170 struck. Pop 4; 28 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 87930) Estimate Value $3,500 - 3,900 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1904		1904. PCGS graded MS-66. Boldly struck with even light toning (PCGS # 7856) Estimate Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1905		1907. PCGS graded Proof 67 Cameo PQ. CAC. Lovely golden toning on both sides. There is a minor hint of speck on Liberty's neck and this will help to identify this specimen in the future, or track its prior auction appearances. Glorious reflectity and excellent contrast between the fields and devices. As a date this issue is virtually impossible to locate in Deep Cameo, only a couple of these have been certified. Thus most collectors seek an example with the Cameo designation to represent this final year of issue of the Liberty quarter eagle. Pop 5; 2 in 67+; 2 in 68. A great looking gem Proof (PCGS # 87933) Estimate Value $30,000 - 32,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $33,600
Lot 1906		1907. PCGS graded MS-66. Boldly struck with lovely golden toning (PCGS # 7859) Estimate Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1907		1907. PCGS graded MS-65 PQ. CAC. Nice light even gold toning (PCGS # 7859) Estimate Value $575 - 600 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $810
Lot 1908		1907. PCGS graded MS-64. CAC. Well struck and untoned (PCGS # 7859) Estimate Value $360 - 380 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $480
Lot 1909		6-piece lot of $2.50 Liberties. Consists of: 1853, 1873 open 3, 1873 closed 3 (rim bruise), 1899, 1907. Coins grade EF40 to 45. Lot of 6 coins. Estimate Value $1,000 - 1,100 View details	Realized $1,500
Lot 1910		1911. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. CAC. Lovely toning on both sides (PCGS # 7942) Estimate Value $1,050 - 1,100 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,320
Lot 1911		1911-D. Weak D. PCGS graded AU-50. Lightly toned. Key date of to this series. Only 55,600 struck. Pop 31; 62 finer, 29 in 53, 28 in 55, 5 in 58. (PCGS # 7954) Estimate Value $1,500 - 1,600 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,980
Lot 1912		1913. PCGS graded MS-64. CAC. Frosty and lightly toned (PCGS # 7945) Estimate Value $1,100 - 1,200 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1913		1926. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. Old green holder. Well struck with rich golden toning. Should be regraded (PCGS # 7950) Estimate Value $700 - 750 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1914		1927. PCGS graded MS-62. CAC. PQ. A nice lightly toned coin (PCGS # 7951) Estimate Value $325 - 350 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $336
Lot 1915		1928. PCGS graded MS-63. CAC. PQ. Lovely golden toning on both sides. Housed in a First Generation Holder (PCGS # 7952) Estimate Value $325 - 350 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $504
Lot 1916		1929. PCGS graded MS-65. Lovely golden toning on both sides, and boldly struck. This is the final year of the Pratt Indian design, and always in hig.g demand when a gem example like this appears on the market. Has great eye appeal. A challenge to find this nice, and downright rare any finer. Pop 212; 8 in 65+; 4 in 66; 1 in 67. (PCGS # 7953) Estimate Value $2,000 - 2,100 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1917		2½ Dollar Lot: 1927, 1928 and 1929. Very Fine. All 3 have been used as jewelry and are cleaned. Lot of 3 coins. Estimate Value $450 - 500 View details	Realized $690
Lot 1918		A 12 piece Indian 2½ Dollar Gold Collection, 1908-1929. Coins will grade Fine to AU. Some cleaned and a good set to work from and improve. Lot of 12 coins. Estimate Value $2,400 - 2,500 View details	Realized $2,820
Lot 1919		4-piece group of graded $2.50 Indians. Consists of: 1912 ANACS AU-55; 1925-D NGC AU-58; 1926 NGC MS-62; 1928 NGC MS-61. Lot of 4 coins. Estimate Value $900 - 1,000 View details	Realized $1,200
Lot 1920		4-piece lot of $2.50 Indians. Consists of: 1913, 1914, 1915, 1925-D. Coins grade EF-AU. Estimate Value $800 - 850 View details	Realized $972
Lot 1921		1914-D and 1929. Both coins will grade VF and Cleaned. Lot of 2 coins. Estimate Value $400 - 425 View details	Realized $457