Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 109

January 27-30, 2019 Long Beach

Balance of Copper

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 401		1652 Massachusetts Oak Tree Shilling Noe-5 Rarity-2 PCGS graded AU50. Type with IN at bottom of the obverse. Choice medium steel gray with lighter silvery steel toning on the highpoints. Essentially flawless with just a hint of friction on the devices. The surfaces are smooth and there are no notable marks or planchet defects. The obverse (tree side) is misaligned to the bottom, as nearly always on this variety, and the reverse is centered on the planchet. Later die state with a rim cud break at the top of the obverse and numerous die cracks in the legend on the right side of the reverse. The Oak Tree is complete, the date and denomination are bold, and the legends are strong with the exception of the tops of those letters that are off the planchet at the bottom of the obverse. A great example of the Oak Tree Shilling, perfect for a high grade colonial type set. Listed on page 41 in the "Redbook." Pop 5; 15 finer at PCGS for the variety. *Estimate Value $7,500 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 402		(1781) Libertas Americana Medal in Bronze Betts-615 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Beautiful glossy medium brown and light chocolate. A sharp, nearly flawless example of this historic medal that was struck to recognize and celebrate the newly earned independence for America. A trio of small spots of darker toning in the field above the forelock are the only notable marks, and they are insignificant. The medal was commissioned by Benjamin Franklin, engraved by Augustin Dupre in 1782, and struck in Paris in 1783. Two were struck in gold and presented to King Louis XVI and Queen Marie-Antoinette of France as thanks for their support during the American Revolution (present whereabouts of the two gold medals is unknown; possibly among the many antiquities lost in the chaos of the French Revolution). A few dozen were struck in silver and these were delivered by Franklin to high-ranking dignitaries in the French and American governments, and at least 100 more were struck in bronze for presentation to lesser dignitaries in both countries. These medals are recognized not only for their historic significance but for the beauty of their design and execution, and many numismatists consider them to be the most beautiful medals ever produced. The example offered here is among the finest known of the bronze strikes and would be a worthy addition to the finest numismatic cabinet today. Diameter 47.6 millimeters. Listed on page 92 in the "Redbook." PCGS population 8; 5 finer, 1 in 64+, 4 in 65. *Estimate Value $15,000 - UP* Ex Bowers & Merena 11/20/1992:2156 (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $30,000
Lot 403		1792 Lyon (France) Convention Medal Maz-318 PCGS graded MS63. Frosty medium olive brown and steel. Sharply struck and void of defects other than the normal microscopic granularity that is always found on these bell medal planchets. The obverse design was inspired by Dupre's Libertas Americana Medal struck nearly 10 years earlier and the "LIBERTE FRANCOISE" recognizes the end of the French monarchy and freedom for France. A perfect companion for the preceding lot. Weight 636.8 grains; diameter 39.1 millimeters. PCGS population 2; 1 finer in 64. *Estimate Value $1,000 - UP* Ex Charles McSorley Collection, Presidential Coin and Antique Co., 7/1998:653-Stack's sale of the Norweb Collection Medals 11/7/2006:2243 (Stack's lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,560
Lot 404		1723 Wood's Hibernia Halfpenny Martin 4.45-Fa.2 R5 NGC graded XF45. Frosty tan and light brown with slightly darker steel brown toning on the highpoints. Smooth and attractive, void of any notable defects. Just light friction on the highpoints. MDS for the die variety. Listed on page 47 in the "Redbook." *Estimate Value $200 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Realized $180
Lot 405		1723 Wood's Hibernia Halfpenny VF35. Frosty light golden brown and tan blending to steel brown on the highpoints. No defects, just very light wear on the devices. Weight 115.1 grains. Listed on page 47 in the "Redbook." *Estimate Value $125 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Realized $156
Lot 406		1760 Voce Populi Halfpenny Nelson-4 R3 VF20. Sharpness VF30 but the fields and protected areas are covered with uniform fine granularity. No marks or verdigris, but there is an end-of-strip planchet clip that affects some of the dentils (as struck). EDS, before any die crumbling. The date is clear and the legends are easily readable. Listed on page 51 in the "Redbook." Weight 98.1 grains. *Estimate Value $200 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Realized $180
Lot 407		Pair of Colonial Coppers PCGS-graded F15. Includes 1783 Nova Constellatio Crosby 2-B R1 Small US with Pointed Rays, and 1787 Connecticut Miller 33.28-Z.16 R5 Draped Bust Left. The Nova is a bit dark with microscopic roughness but the Connecticut is smooth and choice. Lot of 2 PCGS slabbed coins. *Estimate Value $300 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Realized $360
Lot 408		1781 North American Token Breen-1144 F15. Slightly sharper but there are a couple small patches of very fine carbon on both sides. Frosty steel brown and chocolate. Sharply struck with a strong date and legends. Listed on page 75 in the "Redbook." *Estimate Value $50 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Realized $66
Lot 409		1787 Massachusetts Half Cent Ryder 4-C Rarity-1 NGC AU Details Corrosion. Slightly glossy olive and steel brown with a bit of reddish brown toning in protected areas. The surfaces are reasonably smooth but a glass reveals fine roughness in the fields and protected areas, strongest around the indian's head. No verdigris or significant marks. Nicely struck LDS with a die crack at the bottom of the bow. HALF CENT and the indian's waistband are both fully struck. Our grade is net VF30. *Estimate Value $300 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Realized $840
Lot 410		1788 Massachusetts Half Cent Ryder 1-B Rarity-1 NGC XF Details Corrosion. Frosty reddish steel and olive brown. The reverse (eagle side) is smooth but the obverse (indian side) is covered with extremely fine roughness with specks of verdigris in protected areas. The only mark is a tiny planchet fissure at the rim touching the T in WEALTH and the first T in MASSACHUSETTS (as struck). The date and legends are all bold and the eye appeal of this piece is nice. Our grade is net VF30. *Estimate Value $350 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Realized $600
Lot 411		1795 Talbot Allum & Lee Cent PCGS graded MS62 Brown, CAC Approved. Choice lustrous medium brown with slightly darker steel brown toning on the highpoints. Hints of very faded mint red can be found in protected areas on both sides. No spots, stains, or other defects. A sharply struck, very attractive example of this popular early copper used in Colonial America. Listed on page 78 in the "Redbook." *Estimate Value $450 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Realized $552