Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 11

Coin and Currency Auction

Small Cents

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 216		1856 Flying Eagle Cent. ANACS graded Proof 63. This coin does not have the lump under the serif of the N in CENT, and we note that the leaf does not extend up to the back side of the C of CENT as seen on most other proofs. Perhaps this is a mint state coin, but we'll leave that for the experts to argue. What we do have is a nice 1856 Flying Eagle cent. There are minor hairlines accounting for the grade, and a small speck at the first S of STATES. This one is very well struck by the dies, in fact both sides have a partial wire rim, and all details are bold. We even see a small lint mark in the field, shaped like a downward pointing crescent moon, above the 8 in the date. Always popular with collectors, who long to fill that hole in their albums. Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 217		1856 Flying Eagle Cent. VF-35 but cleaned long ago. This is a Proof which was apparently circulated for some time, but the diagnostics are present to attribute the die pairing as a proof only issue (approximately 1000 of these were struck, probably around 1860, per Rick Snow). The die line from the eagle's beak through the U of UNITED to the edge is present, as is the center dot on the N of CENT. We note there are some trivial specks on both sides, and the lower left reverse ribbon is very low, as if a lamination fell out of the planchet after striking, another near the rim and a much smaller one on the right ribbon end. These may be some sort of minor circulation damage, but it is difficult to tell for certain. The fact remains this is a decent coin for the grade, and always in demand by date collectors. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,600
Lot 218		1857 Flying Eagle Cent. MS-65. This is a curious coin, the obverse shows doubling on the date and especially the eagle. However, the doubling on the date is high, on top of the digits instead of extending out from the digits. On the eagle, we note a clear double line along his breast, and the tail feathers are clearly doubled at the ends. The doubling continues up the right wing from the body about half way. This may be the result of a die bounce, which is a striking phenomenon instead of a true doubling in the die. Inspection recommended, as this is certainly an interesting coin. Full luster and well struck throughout, with no problem spots or other deficiencies. Estimated Value $2,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,725
Lot 219		1857 Flying Eagle Cent. MS-60. Nice color and surfaces, with the date slightly recut left. Sharp. Estimated Value $200 - 225. View details	Realized $334
Lot 220		1857 Flying Eagle Cent. AU-55. Problem free surfaces and lightly toned through the obverse periphery. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details	Realized $242
Lot 221		1857 Flying Eagle Cent. EF-40. There is substantial doubling on the obverse, be sure to view the date, with doubling on all digits south, the eagle's tail, with two distinct rows of feather tips, the lower four feathers of the right wing, the final A of AMERICA too, all show doubling. The obverse die can further be identified by a long die scratch from the rim up through the eagle's upper beak nearly to his left wing tip. Typical handling marks for the grade, and an interesting coin to study. We searched in the books by Richard Snow and another by Kevin Flynn but could not match up the diagnostics of this piece with those listed. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Realized $253
Lot 222		1858 Flying Eagle Cent. Small letters. NGC graded Proof 65 Cameo. This is the only "Cameo" proof graded by NGC, and a rare coin it is. Further, of the Small Letters variety, NGC has graded only 4 others this high, with just 2 coins graded higher (both PF-66). To produce a "cameo" proof, the dies must be highly polished, and these are normally the first few coins struck from the dies. As more coins are struck, the proof polish loses some of its depth, and soon the cameo effect is gone. We note that the fields have extensive lines on them, this is due to the extreme polishing of the dies, and are not hairlines. Note how the cross through devices and lettering, unlike hairlines. Identifiable by a small speck on the right side of the U of UNITED and a tiny mark between the two N's at the center of the reverse. Toned with delicate copper hues on the reverse, the obverse still mint fresh. A foremost coin in this grade, with the recent advent of Registry Reports, and advanced numismatists everywhere trying to find the highest grade specimens, this superb and possibly unique cameo proof will certainly be the center of attention when it crosses the block, and no doubt the center of an advanced set. Estimated Value $17,500-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 223		1858 Flying Eagle Cent. Small letters. PCGS graded MS-64. Frosty gold luster on both the obverse and reverse, and quite appealing. One streak on the right side of the obverse, but free of spots or other significant handling marks. Perfect for the type or date collector. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 224		1858/7 Flying Eagle Cent. Fine-12. This is a lower grade specimen of this scarce overdate. The diagnostic dot above the first 8 is present, and a hint of the flag of the 7 can be seen above the second 8. Decent surfaces, and always popular. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details	Realized $98
Lot 225		A three coin group: 1857, 1858 S.L. and 1858 L.L. These grade from VF to EF. The 1857 has been cleaned and poorly retoned. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details	Realized $230
Lot 226		Lot of 3 Flying Eagle cents, 1857, 1858 S.L. and 1858 L.L. Each grades Fine. Typical surfaces, some with moderate handling and streaky toning. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $70 - 90. View details	Realized $104
Lot 227		1858 Flying Eagle Cent. Large letters. Both grade Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $80 - 100. View details	Realized $127
Lot 228		1859 Indian Head Cent. Proof 60+. The obverse has streaky brown toning across Liberty's face, and well struck by the dies. Examination will note a couple of peripheral scrapes on the reverse. One year type coin, and rare in Proof grades. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 229		1859 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-64. First year of the regular issue for the Indian cents, the 1859 ended up as a one year type coin when a small shield was added to the upper reverse starting in 1860. Planchets were a composite of .88 copper and .12 nickel. Why nickel? Well, Joseph Wharton came into possession of huge nickel mines up in Canada, and needed a patsy to sell his production to. Using his considerable political influence, Wharton had laws passed changing the metallic content of the cent to include nickel, which at the time had no real economic use, and certainly no precious value. Mint Director James Pollock soon found nickel to be very difficult to work with as an alloy, as nickel made the cent planchets quite hard compared with softer pure copper as had always been used to produce large cents. Thus, dies cracked and broke quickly, and die life dropped considerably. Pollock lobbied hard to have the cursed hard nickel alloy removed from cents, but it wasn't until the Mint literally ran out of nickel in 1863, due to Wharton's mines being unable to keep up with the Philadelphia Mint's voracious demand, that Congress authorized French Bronze (95% copper, 5% tin and zinc) as the new alloy for cents in 1864. Wharton had the last laugh though, he used the hated "Shinplasters", or 3¢ fractional currency notes then in circulation to launch his comeback by convincing Congress that anything was preferable to these filthy paper rags, Congress relented, and in short order the Philadelphia Mint was striking the new 3¢ nickel coin (75% copper and 25% nickel) in 1865 to replace the hated fractional currency notes and by 1866 the new five cent coin of the same composition to circulate alongside the silver half dime of the same value. Naturally, by the time the fractional currency was replaced, nickel had become firmly established as an alloy at the Mint, and Jefferson nickels to this day continue with the same 75% copper and 25% nickel composition. Perhaps Wharton's wealthy heirs still retain these nickel mines, with regular checks streaming in from government mints around the world eager to buy up their nickel production. This particular Indian cent has nice luster and a few stray specks on both sides. An excellent coin to represent this one year type issue. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $978
Lot 230		1859 Indian Head Cent. MS-63. This one is toned with coppery shades in disorganized fashion. The reverse has a staple scratch from the C in CENT up to the rim, and several die cracks. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details	Realized $242
Lot 231		1859 Indian Head Cent. AU-55. Great color and luster, but slightly weak on the lower wreath, sharper on the obverse. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details	Realized $173
Lot 232		1859 Indian Head Cent. Included are 1859; 1860; 1862 and 1863. Grades range from EF to AU. Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details	Realized $265
Lot 233		1860 Indian Head Cent. Rounded bust. NGC graded Proof 68. Here is the finest graded Proof 1860 Indian Cent seen by either NGC or PCGS. It is alone as the sole PF-68 seen. Further, there is only a single coin grade PF-67 below, that also by NGC. If you want the best, the ultimate in grade, then go after this monumental 1860 Indian Cent. Blazing mint color and a level of freshness which gives the appearance that it was struck just moments ago. The strike is perfect, the surfaces perfect (or as close to it as is imaginable) and the color is perfect. One tiny problem, all the coins in your collection won't look as nice as this one, if you are lucky enough to win the lot. Throw away the estimates on this one, for it is truly unique. Estimated Value $8,000-UP. View details	Unsold
Lot 234		1860 Indian Head Cent. Rounded bust. NGC graded MS-64. Bright and lustrous, but we note a few spots on both sides, including a partially removed one left of the date. Estimated Value $225 - 275. View details	Realized $230
Lot 235		1861 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded Proof 66. This is one of the finest known of this important date! NGC has graded 2 this high, and none higher, and PCGS has graded just 1 this high, and also none higher. There you have it, this is one of 3 at most that grade PF-66! The coin is simply stunning, the gleaming frost jumps off the devices and the mirror fields remain pristine. There are two small planchet flakes on the Indian's neck, another below the final 1 in the date, and one more above the E of STATES, and these mint caused flakes will serve to identify this important coin in the future. Undiminished by time or handling, this superb coin will no doubt see well deserved furious bidding. Estimated Value $9,500-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $8,625
Lot 236		1861 Indian Head Cent. ICG graded Proof 65. Excellent surfaces and color, but we note one tiny raised speck in the left obverse field, which appears to be getting worse, perhaps this coin should be reholdered after the debris is removed from the coin. Frankly, it looks like the ICG add promoting their intercept shield, which this coin does not have. A rare gem proof of this early date, and a coin that should receive better care in the future. Estimated Value $2,500-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,818
Lot 237		1861 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-65. Good color and luster here, and the surfaces are gem throughout. One of the scarce copper-nickel dates. NGC reports 93 graded as such, with 23 graded higher. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $667
Lot 238		1861 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-64. Mint fresh and nearly a gem in quality. Good color and spot-free. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $345
Lot 239		1861 Indian Head Cent. MS-60+. Great color and surfaces save for a small neck nick midway. A firm strike by the dies. Estimated Value $100 - 130. View details	Realized $207
Lot 240		1862 Indian Head Cent. ICG graded MS-63. The struck through portion is minor, affecting the 6 in the date, which is weak but can be made out. Lightly toned with small specks on both sides, and otherwise sharp. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details	Unsold
Lot 241		1863 Indian Head Cent. Accugrade graded MS-63 Mint Error. This one is struck off center towards 8 o'clock, and boasts mint luster and fresh surfaces throughout. The coin is generally untoned save for a bit of color streaking across the obverse. On the reverse, we note a heavy die crack through the upper left of the wreath towards the top of N in CENT, and another along the middle arrow shaft which suddenly turns down near the arrowhead, through the arrow head below to the rim. A first rate error which is no doubt very rare in mint condition. Estimated Value $900 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,093
Lot 242		1863 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-63. Light brown in color with good luster and only moderate handling marks. Estimated Value $90 - 100. View details	Realized $104
Lot 243		1863 Indian Head Cent. MS-60+. Sunset and coppery toning on this one, with clean surfaces. Estimated Value $90 - 100. View details	Realized $81
Lot 244		1863 Indian Head Cent. Both grade Mint State-60. Light toning on each. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $50 - 60. View details	Realized $115
Lot 245		1864 Indian Head Cent. Copper-nickel. NGC graded Proof 66. One of the finest graded by NGC, the current Population Report notes 11 graded as such, with none graded higher. In addition 5 others have been graded as Cameo or Ultra Cameo. Bright red in color on the obverse, the reverse has some mottled gray toning on the wreath on either side. The surfaces are simply perfect, or as close to it as one can imagine. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 246		1864 Indian Head Cent. Copper-nickel. NGC graded MS-65. Bright, speck and fingerprint free, and just the ticket for a gem date collector. This one is well struck, and the final year of the 25 percent nickel composition, brought to you by our friend Wharton, the well connected nickel mine owner. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $805
Lot 247		1864 Indian Head Cent. Copper-nickel. MS-60. This one has streaky toning on the obverse, but is mostly light brown. Sharply struck. Estimated Value $90 - 110. View details	Realized $98
Lot 248		1864 Indian Head Cent. Copper-nickel. AU-50. Nice color and surfaces, but the strike has some softness on Liberty and her headband. Estimated Value $50 - 60. View details	Realized $81
Lot 249		1864 Indian Head Cent. Bronze, no "L". PCGS graded Proof 65 Brown. Toned with a wood grain appearance when examined with a glass, and an even brown color with blue highlights under a glass. Well struck and preserved, with trouble free fields and face on Liberty. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 250		1864 Indian Head Cent. Bronze, no "L". ANACS graded Proof 62 Red and Brown. This coin appears to have been lacquered at some point in the past, as the color is not correct. One tiny spot on Liberty's nose, and clean surfaces otherwise. A scarce early Indian proof. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $414
Lot 251		1864 Indian Head Cent. Bronze, no "L". MS-63 Red and Brown. Mostly red and well struck, the reverse die was rotated about 30 degrees counterclockwise when this one was struck. Estimated Value $60 - 80. View details	Realized $98
Lot 252		1864 Indian Head Cent. Bronze, no "L". MS-63 Red and Brown. This one has a few minor specks on each side, but nice color throughout. Estimated Value $60 - 80. View details	Realized $75
Lot 253		1864 Indian Head Cent. Bronze, with "L". NGC graded MS-66 Red and Brown. Stand up and take notice of this condition rarity, NGC has only graded 16 this high, with none graded higher! Further, in full Red condition, NGC notes 3 graded in MS-66, and again, none higher. Thus, this is one of the finest out there in certified coin land. The color is mostly bright, with slight fading accounting for the "Brown" portion. Well struck throughout, and we note the surfaces are outstanding for an Indian cent of the period, with scarcely a tick mark to be found. Minor repunching on the 18 in the date, and the reverse die shows clash marks from the obverse, and has minor die cracks near the top left of the wreath to the rim, and a fainter one through the lower right stem. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 254		1864 Indian Head Cent. Bronze, with "L". PCGS graded MS-64 Red and Brown. A classic key coin in the Indian cent series, this beauty will please most collectors. We note subdued mint red on both sides, no harmful spots or other problems, and one tiny mark on Liberty's face from a higher grade. Struck from worn dies, and few are found in high mint state grades like this. One for the date collector. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details	Realized $483
Lot 255		1864 Indian Head Cent. Bronze, with "L". EF-45. Hints of original mint color, but mostly light tan overall. Softly struck on STATES, but sharp elsewhere. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details	Realized $230
Lot 256		1864 Indian Head Cent. Bronze, with "L". VF-25. Medium brown with nice surfaces, one faint scratch below the shield is all we note. Estimated Value $80 - 90. View details	Realized $104
Lot 257		1864 Indian Head Cent. Bronze, with "L". VF-20. Glossy brown in color with reddish patina on the reverse. Estimated Value $70 - 90. View details	Realized $92
Lot 258		1865 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red and Brown. This is a "Plain 5" as are all proofs of this date. Mellow red color on both sides and well preserved. The strike is exceptional, with full feather details on the headdress, and free of all but minor signs of handling. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details	Realized $483
Lot 259		1865 Indian Head Cent. MS-65 Red. Red starting to fade a bit with streaks of toning just beginning to form. One fly speck on the ribbon. The strike is average. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $132
Lot 260		1865 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-64 Red and Brown. Mottled deep red and gold toning on both sides, and quite beautiful atop the lustrous fields. Well struck, and popular with date specialists. Estimated Value $100 - 120. View details	Realized $104
Lot 261		1865 Indian Head Cent. MS-60 Red and Brown. Nice mint color and clean surfaces, but the strike is a bit mushy around the periphery. Estimated Value $50 - 60. View details	Realized $98
Lot 262		1866 Indian Head Cent. EF-45. Great color and surfaces, and a tough date to find this nice. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details	Realized $230
Lot 263		1866 Indian Head Cent. VF-30. The obverse has some mottled spots which are pretty obvious against the dark toning. A scarce date. Estimated Value $50 - 60. View details	Realized $35
Lot 264		1867 Indian Head Cent. ANACS graded Proof 65 Red and Brown. A lovely gem example with light olive and violet iridescense. Among the finer examples of only about 625 proofs struck. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 265		1867 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-65 Red and Brown. Clean surfaces and well struck for this date, the toning is the typical wood grain flecks over the original red on both sides. This is the normal date obverse. One of 83 graded by NGC, with 12 graded higher (all MS-66). Note that this is a rare date in full Red, with NGC reporting only 9 graded as such in MS-65, with none graded higher! Bid accordingly. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863

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