Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 106

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

Seated Liberty Half Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 416		1840. Small letters (reverse of 1839). PCGS graded MS-65. Wonderful old toning in gold and steel blue colors that are perfectly balanced with deep blue at he rims, lighter russet gold to the centers. Boldly struck for this early Philadelphia Seated half dollar, with satin smooth fields and pleasing luster. Outstanding quality for the numismatist! Pop 8; 6 finer, 5 in 66, 1 in 66+. (PCGS # 6234) Estimate Value $8,000 - 9,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 417		1845. NGC graded MS-64. Nice colorful old time toning on both sides that is somewhat mottled. The surfaces are free from distracting contact marks, and the strike is bold throughout. A scarce issue at this near gem grade level. As noted just following, this is a condition rarity this well preserved. Pop 2; none finer at NGC, only 2 examples graded higher in 64+ at PCGS. Estimate Value $5,000 - 5,500 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 418		1847. WB-102, Late Die State. PCGS graded AU-58. Nicely toned. The finest example graded at both services as Late Die State for this rare overdate variety WB-102. The base of the original 6 is noted below the 47 in the field, and the base of the 4 has mostly been lapped or worn away. Strong doubling is noted on the shield and LIBERTY, along with diagnostic die cracks on the reverse which confirm this is the rare overdate variety WB-102 and updated to be WB-9. Handsome silver gray with a sharp strike for this prized rarity. Pop 1;. Estimate Value $5,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 419		1852. NGC graded MS-66+. This is an incredible coin. First off, its a scarce 1852 half dollar, the vast majority of these were melted as soon as they were were released in to circulation as the value of the silver in the planchets was roughly 7 percent over the stated 50 cents value of the coin. Not only did this stunning coin not get melted, but it was carefully preserved and retains its glittering luster and outstanding surfaces. Without a doubt, this coin is one of the very finest known, and will be a highlight of any advanced date set. Boldly struck with lovely toning on both sides. Only 77,130 struck. Pop 1; 2 finer in 67. Estimate Value $17,000 - 19,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 420		1853. NGC graded EF-45. Nice deep toning. Estimate Value $160 - 170 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $180
Lot 421		1854. Arrows. NGC graded MS-63. CAC. PQ. Covered with light toning with some golden color emerging from the upper rims of the obverse. Pop 34; 47 finer at NGC. Estimate Value $1,200 - 1,250 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,440
Lot 422		1854-O. Arrows. PCGS graded MS-65. CAC. PQ. Boldly struck with lovely warm sunset toning. A coin that should be graded higher. Pop 19; 20 finer, 14 in 66, 4 in 66+, 2 in 67. (PCGS # 6280) Estimate Value $4,500 - 5,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,600
Lot 423		1855-O. Arrows. PCGS graded MS-66. Well struck with nice blue toning on both sides. The strike is quite sharp and the finer definition is crystal clear as imparted by the dies. Although the mintage was plentiful at well over 3 million pieces, precious few retain the outstanding quality and eye appeal of the present coin, making it a wise choice for the advanced specialist. Pop 7; 3 finer, 1 in 66+, 2 in 67. (PCGS # 6283) Estimate Value $12,000 - 13,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 424		1857. PCGS graded MS-65. Light golden toning over frosty surfaces. The obverse stars and Liberty's head are softly struck, but the central devices are well defined. Clean surfaces as expected, with the open fields showing precious few signs of bag handling, keeping the eye appeal strong and intact. Pop 7; 4 finer, 2 in 65+, 2 in 66. (PCGS # 6290) Estimate Value $3,700 - 3,900 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 425		1859-S. PCGS graded MS-64. Boldly struck on all the devices with light obverse toning, while the reverse is satiny silver with a touch of pale gold. A handsome example of this early San Fransisco half dollar. Excellent fields and devices, which are clean for the grade assigned. Pop 18; 9 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 6298) Estimate Value $3,800 - 4,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 426		1860. PCGS graded Proof 65. Lovely rainbow toning particularly on the obverse. The strike is bold and the eye appeal exceptional for this scarce early proof date. Only 1,000 struck, and this is certainly one of the most attractive as well as a gem! Pop 12; 26 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 6414) Estimate Value $4,000 - 4,250 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 427		1864. PCGS graded Proof 64. Lovely rich reddish gold toning on both sides. Only 470 struck. Pop 58; 57 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 6418) Estimate Value $1,900 - 2,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 428		1867. PCGS graded Proof 65 Cameo. CAC. Lovely sea green toning on both sides. Only 625 struck. Pop 12; 6 finer in PR Cameo, 4 in 66, 1 in 66+, 1 in 67. (PCGS # 86425) Estimate Value $2,700 - 2,800 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,960
Lot 429		1873. No arrows, closed 3. PCGS graded Proof 63. Lovely blue and golden toning on both sides. Only 600 struck (PCGS # 6431) Estimate Value $800 - 850 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,050
Lot 430		1877-S. NGC graded MS-66. Well struck with nice blue and teal toning that shines with the combination of russet and gold that spans both sides. Nice tight little S mintmark, as opposed to the big ponderous S of the prior decades. An elegant example of this date and mint, in a very high state of preservation topped only by its phenomenal eye appeal. Pop 11; 10 finer at NGC. Estimate Value $4,500 - 5,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 431		1879. PCGS graded MS-67. PQ. Lovely rainbow toning with lemon yellow on the obverse mixed with teal at the periphery, while the reverse shows exceptionally bright blue with vibrant flash through the peripheral legends while the centers fade into rich orange russet. Amazing quality on the devices and fields, which are free from contact. A low mintage date, and one which is always in high collector demand just for the technical grade, and far more demand when found with such colorful and appealing toning. Only 4,800 struck. Pop 16; 4 finer, 2 in 67+, 2 in 68. (PCGS # 6361) Estimate Value $9,000 - 10,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 432		1882. PCGS graded Proof 65. Lovely light blue toning. Only 1,100 struck. Pop 31; 73 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 6443) Estimate Value $1,900 - 2,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 433		1883. PCGS graded Proof 67. Lovely light rainbow toning. Only 1,039 struck. Pop 4; 5 finer, 4 in 67 Cameo, 1 in 67 Deep Cameo. (PCGS # 6444) Estimate Value $5,000 - 5,500 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 434		1884. NGC graded Proof 64 Cameo. CAC. A nice lightly toned cameo. Only 875 struck. Pop 12; 19 finer in PF Cameo at NGC. Estimate Value $1,000 - 1,100 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,620