Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 11

Coin and Currency Auction

Patterns

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1987		1855. Pattern One cent, J-171, P-196, Rarity-6. Nickel alloy or German silver. Plain edge. . J-171. PCGS graded Proof 63. The composition of this coin is not known, but it is either German silver or a nickel alloy. Judging from the strike, this may be part nickel, which is quite hard and difficult to strike up when compared with softer metals. Minor weakness on the head, claw and feathertips, and on part of the reverse wreath, all of which show evidence of an uneven strike. We note some minor spots around the edges, and light streaky toning on both sides. As to the rarity of this coin, it is the finest graded of just 5 seen by PCGS, so don't hold back if you need this pattern issue. Perhaps a bit rarer than reported? Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,840
Lot 1988		1863 Indian Head Cent. . J-299. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red and Brown. Faded mint red in color and with typical surfaces expected for a gem proof. Spot free and very nice indeed. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,265
Lot 1989		1869 Silver Three Cents. . J-676. PCGS graded Proof 63. This coin has slightly cloudy toning and moderate hairlines which account for the grade. There is a long planchet lamination from the tip of Liberty's nose down to the U of UNITED. Bright and otherwise untoned. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 1990		1870. Pattern Quarter dollar. J-879, P-976, R-7. Copper, plain edge. . J-879. NGC graded Proof 63 Red. This is one of the beautiful "Standard" silver issues, struck in copper, and features a seated Liberty on the obverse holding a shield in one hand and an olive branch in the other, note the pole with cap of freedom behind. On the reverse, a complex and bold wreath of farm products with 25 CENTS at the center. Minor hairlines account for the grade, with a couple of spots on the obverse, but they are small. Perhaps 10 are known, this being the only red one graded that we know of. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,588
Lot 1991		1879, Pattern Silver Dollar, J-1618, P-1813, R-3, Silver, Metric Dollar, Reeded edge. . J-1618. NGC graded Proof 64. Deep gray in color and well struck. We note a nick on the N of ONE and a couple more past the word on the reverse. Minor hairlines. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold