Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 106

The September 3-5, 2018 Pre-Long Beach Auction

Seated Liberty Half Dimes

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 318		1837. NGC graded MS-65. CAC. PQ. Well struck and nicely toned. Housed in an Old Style Holder. Estimate Value $1,600 - 1,700 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,460
Lot 319		1838. Stars, no drapery. PCGS graded MS-67. CAC. Lovely even old time toning in a combination of violet, sea green and golden colors over lustrous surfaces. The eye appeal is strong on this gorgeous coin. An exquisite coin! Pop 5; 5 finer, 2 in 67+, 2 in 68, 1 in 68+. (PCGS # 4317) Estimate Value $7,500 - 8,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $8,160
Lot 320		1838. Small stars. NGC graded MS-66. Boldly struck and untoned, with frosty luster throughout. The obverse die shows moderate die rust on the devices, this is "as struck" as the dies were used until they literally fell apart. Die clashing is evident too. Impressive quality and a delightful example worthy of any top-notch collection. Pop 3; tied for the finest examples graded at both services. Estimate Value $4,500 - 5,000 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,800
Lot 321		1839. NGC graded MS-66. A frosty white coin that offers strong definition on the devices and rich, creamy luster. The quality is fantastic, with bold visual appeal throughout. Pop 18; 14 finer, 2 in 66 Star, 11 in 67, 1 in 68. Estimate Value $2,400 - 2,500 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,580
Lot 322		1853. Arrows. PCGS graded AU-55. CAC. PQ. Lovely warm sunset toning (PCGS # 4356) Estimate Value $100 - 110 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $120
Lot 323		1856. PCGS graded Proof 65. CAC. PQ. Boldly struck with lovely toning that ranges from brilliant russet orange to pale blue and lilac. There is a tiny but important diagnostic raised die lump on the rim above the D of UNITED, which is always found on these rare Proof coin of this date. When examining this majestic coin, make sure to notice the full wire rim around both sides, which attests to the depth of the strike. Boldly mirored fields and contrasting frost on the devices. Only 50 struck, with 40 to 50 examples estimated to have survived according to PCGS Pop Report. Pop 2; 6 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 4434) Estimate Value $8,500 - 9,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 324		1857. NGC graded MS-67+. Rich golden sunset toning on both sides with deeper patches of russet gold intermixed in the fields. A handsome superb gem that will always dazzzle the lucky owner with its lovely surfaces. Pop 6; 1 finer in 68. Estimate Value $3,700 - 3,800 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,080
Lot 325		1858. NGC graded Proof 66 Cameo. A flashy white gem that offers strong frost on the devices and oustanding quality. Only 300 struck, and this is one of the finest to come down to us today. Pop 2; tied for the finest cameo examples graded at both services. Estimate Value $5,000 - 6,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 326		1863. PCGS graded Proof 65. Well struck with lovely toning on both sides. Only 460 struck. Pop 33; 35 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 4446) Estimate Value $750 - 800 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,080