Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 109

January 27-30, 2019 Long Beach

Proof Sets

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1296		1859 7-piece proof set graded by NGC. Coins are graded: 1¢, PF-65; 3¢ silver, PF-64; H10¢, PF-65; 10¢, PF-66; 25¢, PF-65; 50¢, PF-67 Star; $1, PF-66. Only 800 sets issued. The 50¢ is tied for the finest examples graded at both services. The cent is bright and fresh, with only a trace of pale toning flecks over the copper nickel surfaces, bold and frosty; the 3¢ silver is lovely, with light antique gold and teal on the obverse, a bit more color on the reverse; the H10¢ is golden russet on the obverse, while the reverse is more of a deeper blue and yellow shade; the 10¢ is exceptionally clean with a golden rose hue that spans both sides; the 25¢ displays lilac and teal on the obvere, while the reverse shows elegant deep blue and russet around the rims, bright pale gold to the center over frosted devices, bold mirror fields; the 50¢ is stunning with dusty light iridescent toning on the obverse and reverse, with exceptionally clean surfaces and visual appeal; and the $1 shows classic antique blue and gold around the rims, lighter centers with a touch of peach and sunset intermixed. This set is absolutely incredible and will be the center piece of any advanced collection. *Estimate Value $40,000 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1297		1879 6-piece partial proof set. All graded by NGC as: 1¢, PF-66 BN; 3¢ nickel, PF-66 CAC; 5¢, PF-66 CAC; 10¢, PF-66 CAC; 25¢, PF-66 CAC; 50¢, PF-66. A nice original partial proof set. All with lovely toning. Housed in Old Style Holder. The 1¢ is a nice even brown; The 3¢ nickel has a touch of pale yellow gold on both sides and is quite handsome; the 5¢ lovely with a blush of gold and framed in teal at the rims; the 10¢ shows glorious lilac and rose shades of deep attractive hues; the 25¢ offers lemon gold on the obverse, richer aqua and teal on the reverse; and the 50¢ is a bit mottled with deeper blue and russet on the obverse, reverse russet with a lighter swath through the lower half of that side. Only 1,100 sets issued. *Estimate Value $9,000 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1298		1895 Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 67. CAC. PQ. The key date to the Morgan Dollars. Wonderful rainbow toning on both sides that comes from many years of careful storage and appears on a coin that has been placed in just the right environment. The surfaces are virtually perfect, as expected for the superb gem grade. Liberty's broad cheek is essentially flawless, as are the delicate surrounding fields. For the reverse the radiant hues of toning continue, with deeper portions around the rims and brighter at the center. The eagle's breast is free from handling as are the other design elements. The 1895 Morgan dollar has long been regarded as the "King of the Morgans", this remarkable title has been earned through countless collectors seeking an examples, with only a modest number succeeding in finding even one that they could place in their collections. Although mint records record 12,000 pieces minted, these have been determined to have been dated 1894, thus no circulation strikes exist of this date and mint. Thus the only Philadelphia Mint Morgan dollars were struck as proofs, a mere 880 pieces that year. That doesn't leave many coins to go around to the countless collections being formed. This particular example is not at all average, for it is one of the finest seen, climbing high above the many at the superb grade level, and furthermore blessed by the folks at PCGS and CAC for its regal beuty and memorable quality. Needless to say you may have to wait for many years to find a specimen that even approaches the beauty, quality and desirablility of this magnificent gem. Cert #36887197. Only 880 struck. Pop 5; 18 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 7330) Estimate Value $100,000 - UP Sale is not final. This lot will be offered again with the other 5 pieces of the 1895 proof set. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $138,000
Lot 1299		1895 Barber Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 66 Cameo. A fully white gem. The half dollar is a match to the quarter in this set, with outstanding quality, glittering white frost on all the devices and boldly mirrored fields. Free of all but a hint of peripheral toning on the extreme edge. The state of preservation is rather exceptional as well. Cert #36887224. Only 880 struck. Pop 17; 20 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 86542) Estimate Value $4,500 - 5,000 Sale is not final. This lot will be offered again with the other 5 pieces of the 1895 proof set. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,120
Lot 1300		1895 Barber Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 68 Cameo. CAC. PQ. A fully white gem proof. The obverse and reverse show considerable mint frost on the devices, which seem to float atop a sea of glassy reflectiviity. Free of handling issues and exceptionally appealing. All 1895 Barber quarters examined in Proof show an unusual lintmark on Liberty's nose, which is in the shape of a shepherds staff, this lintmark was actually on the master hub used to create this proof die, hence the lintmark is raised on the coins produced rather than sunk into the silver surface as usually seen. #36887223. Only 880 struck. Pop 8; 2 finer, 1 in 68 DCAM, 1 in 69 CAM. (PCGS # 85681) Estimate Value $9,000 - 10,000 Sale is not final. This lot will be offered again with the other 5 pieces of the 1895 proof set. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $9,000
Lot 1301		1895 Barber Dime. PCGS graded Proof 66. CAC. PQ. Lovely rainbow toning of deep blue and russet on the obverse, the reverse similarly toned but more balanced in presentation. A majestic coin! Cert #36887174. Only 880 struck. Pop 38; 50 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 4879) Estimate Value $1,200 - 1,300 Sale is not final. This lot will be offered again with the other 5 pieces of the 1895 proof set. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,260
Lot 1302		1895 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 66. CAC. PQ. A flashy untoned coin. This one is bold throughout, and retains all the original freshness with just a hint of gold starting to form. Cert #36887222. Only 2,062 struck. Pop 24; 20 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 3893) Estimate Value $550 - 600 Sale is not final. This lot will be offered again with the other 5 pieces of the 1895 proof set. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $504
Lot 1303		1895 Indian Cent. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red & Brown. Pretty mint red remaining with a touch of lilac and violet on the obverse, more brick and rose elseewhere. Impressive quality and a beautiful example. Cert #36887221. Only 2,062 struck. Pop 60; 100 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 2373) Estimate Value $400 - 450 Sale is not final. This lot will be offered again with the other 5 pieces of the 1895 proof set. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $396
Lot 1304		1895 6-piece proof set. The previous 6 lots are being offered here as one set. The starting bid will be the sum of previous lots plus 5%. The success bidder will own the complete set, thus invalidates the results for the previous 6 lots. *Estimate Value $120,000 - UP* View details	Unsold
Lot 1305		1957 5-piece proof sets. A lot of 75 proof sets in the original mail box from the U.S. Mint. Held by our client since the late 50's. Seldom offered like this. Unchecked for Gems. Lot of 75 sets. *Estimate Value $1,200 - UP* View details	Unsold
Lot 1306		1958 5-piece proof sets. Each housed in the original U.S. Mint envenlope, 1 envelope was opened long time ago. Unchecked for Gems. Lot of 22 sets. *Estimate Value $400 - UP* View details	Unsold
Lot 1307		1960 5-piece proof sets. A lot of 100 proof sets in an unopened original U.S. Mint mail box. Held by our client since the early 60's. Could be Large or Small Dates in this. Seldom offered like this. Unchecked for Gems. Lot of 100 sets. *Estimate Value $1,600 - UP* View details	Unsold
Lot 1308		1960 5-piece proof sets. A lot of 50 proof sets in an unopened original U.S. Mint mail box. Held by our client since the early 60's. Could be Large or Small Dates in this. Seldom offered like this. Unchecked for Gems. Lot of 50 sets. *Estimate Value $900 - UP* View details	Realized $1,800
Lot 1309		1961 5-piece proof sets. A lot of 50 proof sets in the original mail box from the U.S. Mint. Held by our client for over 57 years. Seldom offered like this. Unchecked for Gems. Lot of 50 sets. *Estimate Value $700 - UP* View details	Unsold
Lot 1310		1961 5-piece proof sets. A lot of 50 proof sets in the original mail box from the U.S. Mint. Held by our client for over 56 years. Seldom offered like this. Unchecked for Gems. Lot of 50 sets. *Estimate Value $700 - UP* View details	Unsold
Lot 1311		1963 5-piece proof sets. A lot of 50 proof sets in the original mail box from the U.S. Mint. Held by our client for over 55 years. Seldom offered like this. Unchecked for Gems. Lot of 50 sets. *Estimate Value $650 - UP* View details	Unsold
Lot 1312		A lot of U.S. proof sets from Dr. Wilkins' collection. From 1950 to 1964, one set for each year. 1950 to 1955 sets are in Capital plastic holder, 1956 to 1964 sets are in original U.S. Mint packages. All are nice sets. Lot of 15 sets. *Estimate Value $1,000 - 1,100* View details	Realized $960
Lot 1313		A large lot of U.S. proof sets and other items. From 1957 to 1964, including 60 1976 Bicentennial Silver UNC sets. A nice lot of coins and mint products. Study recommended. *Estimate Value $850 - UP* View details	Unsold