Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 110

The June 2-5, 2019 Pre-Long Beach Auction

Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 901		1795. 3 leaves beneath each wing. B-7, BB-18, Rarity 3. PCGS graded MS-63. CAC. PQ. Lovely original multi-colorful toning with semi reflective surfaces. A coin that should be sent in for regrading. Only 16,029 struck. Looks like a special strike. For many years considered as the finest known for the variety. Pop 1; 1 finer in 66 for the variety. This is a stunning example of this prized early Flowing Hair silver dollar. At first glance, the reflective fields offer the appearance of an early proof or a specimen strike, as Flowing Hair and Draped Bust Dollars rarely offer any mirror surface in the fields. Examination of the surfaces finds only a few trivial signs of contact from nearly 225 years of careful preservation. Today this coin is firmly placed in the Condition Census as one of the top six examples to survive of this particular die pairing. Simply stated, the quality and eye appeal of this offering is stunning. When Larry Goldberg first saw the magnificent silver dollar collection of Jacque and Alfred Ostheimer in the early 1970s, this is one of two coins that stood out, the other being the incredible 1794 silver dollar from the Lord St. Oswald Collection. This coin towered above the 100s of other Flowing Hair and Draped Bust silver dollars in terms of eye appeal and overall quality. Any collector should take the time necessary to view this extraordinary example of numismatic art, for once it is sold, it may be off the market for a very long time. In 1950 Mr. M. H. Bolender wrote a book titled "The United States Early Silver Dollars From 1794 � 1803". This became the standard reference for the Early Silver Dollars series from that time until 1993, when an updated reference on these coins was released by Bowers and Borckardt. The Bolender collection was one of the most advanced at the time it was formed in the 1930s and 40s, and the coin he chose for the 1795 B-7 (BB-18) variety was this exact specimen. Its condition was not fully appreciated at the time. Sometime prior to 1952 Bolender sold this coin to W. G. Baldenhofer, assuming he could replace it with a similar example. Bolender was mistaken, and later when his collection was sold in 1952, he lacked an example of this die marriage. Baldenhofer later sold this coin and several other Early Silver Dollars via Bolender to the Ostheimer�s who set to task and formed a collection even more advanced and complete than the Bolender Collection. Sadly, in June of 1968 the Ostheimer�s were robbed and a portion of their early silver dollars were stolen, including this coin, but thankfully they were recovered intact later in 1968. The shock of the robbery caused the Ostheimer�s to eventually sell their collection of Silver Dollars, which included a complete set of Liberty Seated dollars as well as the later Morgan and Peace style coins too. While we are uncertain of the pedigree of this magnificent coin prior to Bolender�s ownership, it likely came out of a major collection in the 1930s or 40s. The Goldberg�s brokered most of the Ostheimer Collection coins in the late 1960s to Edwards Huntington Metcalf, the grandson of railroad baron Henry E. Huntington. Metcalf then auctioned these magnificent early dollars through three major auctions, and this coin appeared in each one finally selling to Dr. Carl B. Ermshar, Jr., in 1977, where it has remained since in his collection. This is a most important opportunity to secure one of the most splendid Flowing Hair silver dollars we�ve ever seen (PCGS # 39973) Estimate Value $50,000 - UP Ex Bolender; Ex W. G. Baldenhofer; Ex Ostheimer; Ex Metcalf; Ex 1975 ANA Sale, Lot 779; Ex February 1977 Superior Auction Lot 466, sold for $6,250 and held by the current owner for over 40 years; Ex Dr. Carl B. Ermshar, Jr. Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $156,000
Lot 902		1798 Large Eagle. NCS graded Details of Very Fine Rev damage, improperly cleaned. Lightly toned. *Estimate Value $350 - 400* View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,440
Lot 903		1798. Large eagle. NGC graded Details of Very Fine Plugged, damage. Lightly toned. *Estimate Value $350 - 400* View details and enlarged photos	Realized $780
Lot 904		1798. Large eagle, close date. B-27, BB-113, Rarity 2. PCGS graded MS-61. Lovely deep blue toning with golden accents. This is a glorious Draped Bust, Heraldic Eagle silver dollar in Mint State. Precious few survive at this lofty grade level, particularly from the year 1798. Although this is a plentiful die pairing it is notworthy that this "high 8" obverse die was later paired with 7 different reverse dies, all of these reverse dies eventually failed with cracks and breaks, while the obvere kept on striking coins until the 7th reverse finally went to the scrap heap with this obverse die--in cracked and worn conditon. Curiously die cracks did develop early on in this multipile die marriage journey on this obverse die, but they remained stable and this workhorse obverse kept at it. On this particular die marriage, this was the first reverse die paired with the obverse. Hence both dies are fresh and offer sharpness seldom seen on later strikings as the parade of new reverse husband dies came along. Memorable and historic. Pop 5; 22 finer, 12 in 62, 1 in 63, 9 in 64. The coin will be Pop 1 with only 2 finer in 64 and 65 once the variety is recognized. (PCGS # 6873) Estimate Value $19,000 - 20,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $21,600
Lot 905		1799. B-11, BB-161, Rarity 3. NGC graded MS-63. Lovely blue and golden toning which is somewhat mottled but of a lovely antique nature. The strike is sharp, and the surfaces are far nicer than usually encountered. This coin was put away more than two centuries ago and carefully preserved, and today this represents one of the finer examples of this date and type. A condition rarity that will always be in high demand. Pop 2; tied for the finest example graded at both services for the variety. *Estimate Value $35,000 - 40,000* View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 906		1799. BB-168; B-22. NGC graded Details of Very Fine Improperly cleaned. Pleasing light grey tone. *Estimate Value $900 - 950* View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,050
Lot 907		1799. NGC graded Details of Very Fine plugged. Mottled toning. *Estimate Value $350 - 400* View details and enlarged photos	Realized $756
Lot 908		1799. NGC graded Details of Very Fine rim damage. Lightly toned. *Estimate Value $350 - 400* View details and enlarged photos	Realized $780
Lot 909		1799. NGC graded Details of Very Fine plugged. Estimate Value $350 - 400 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $780
Lot 910		1799/8. 13 Stars on Reverse. B-1, BB-142, Rarity 4. NGC graded MS-63. A frosty white coin with considerable pale gold toning starting to form. Lustrous and impressive for any Draped Bust dollar, with strong definition on Liberty's curls and the eagle as well. The overdate is bold and the strike is sharp. A condition rarity at any grade even approaching mint state, this one is far and away finer than most known today. A desirable condition rarity. Pop 1; 1 finer in 64 for the variety at NGC. *Estimate Value $30,000 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 911		1800. NGC graded Sharpness of Fine obverse damage. Center mark on the obverse. Pleasant old time toning. *Estimate Value $450 - 500* View details and enlarged photos	Realized $780
Lot 912		1802. B-6, BB-241, Rarity 1. NGC graded AU Details, Cleaned. Mostly untoned. *Estimate Value $1,200 - 1,300* View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,240
Lot 913		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 914		1859. PCGS graded Proof 62. Nicely toned with classic antique lilac and rose hues. Identifiable by a minor speck in the field below Liberty's knee. This coin offers considerable eye appeal for the grade assigned, and should not be overlooked. Only 800 struck (PCGS # 7002) Estimate Value $2,600 - 2,700 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,400
Lot 915		1871. PCGS graded MS-62. Totally white with semi reflective fields. Housed in an Old Green Holder (PCGS # 6966) Estimate Value $1,900 - 2,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,280
Lot 916		1872-CC. NGC graded MS-63. Lovely sunset toning primarily on the obverse, the reverse with more reflective fields. This is a prized Carson City issue that is nearly impossible to obtain in grades even approaching this mint state jewel. Notice the satin surfaces with near perfection of the fields and devices, with just a few scattered nicks from long ago handling. The strike is bold throughout., right down to the feather tips on the eagle, and the dress folds on Liberty's gown. While far and away the vast majority of the tiny mintage of only 3,150 pieces struck were melted or lost, it appears that most of these entered circulation and thus precious few were saved in Mint State. Given the mintage, lack of general interest in 1872 and 73, this Carson City issue remains one of the keys to the series, and finding a superlative, elegant and choice Mint State coin like this is more than a formidable challenge. Hence we recommend it highly! Pop 2; 4 finer, 2 in 64, 1 in 64+, 1 in 65. *Estimate Value $50,000 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 917		1873. NGC graded MS-66. Boldly struck with lovely toning that spans both the obverse and the reverse. The strike is sharp as expected on this first year of issue. Radiant mint luster is present beneath the antique toning. An exceptional coin and one that is worthy of any advanced collection of this popular and short lived series. Pop 2; tied for the finest examples graded at NGC. *Estimate Value $13,000 - 14,000* View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 918		1874. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo. A hint of light golden and silver tone. Nice contrast and super clean surfaces for the grade assigned. Only 700 struck. Pop 28; 32 finer, 16 in PR, 6 in PRCA, 10 in PRDC. (PCGS # 87054) Estimate Value $2,900 - 3,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,240
Lot 919		1875-S. PCGS graded MS-64. Boldly struck and well toned. Pop 218; 69 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 7039) Estimate Value $1,900 - 2,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,440
Lot 920		1877. PCGS graded MS-64. CAC. PQ. A well struck and nice mostly untoned coin with a few tinges of antique toning on both sides. The surfaces are quite clean and the eye appeal is high for this issue. Pop 81; 22 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 7044) Estimate Value $2,600 - 2,700 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 921		1877. PCGS graded Proof 62 Cameo. A nice white example. Only 510 struck. Pop 12; 50 finer for PRCA at PCGS. (PCGS # 87057) Estimate Value $1,900 - 2,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,280
Lot 922		1877-S. PCGS graded MS-65. CAC. Lovely golden toning with splashes of russet gold intermixed. The strike is sharp and the surfaces are absolutely amazing to behold. Make sure to put a strong loop to this one so you can fully enjoy the near perfection of the preservation here. Nary a nick or tick is found. Simply stated this is one of the finer examples of the 1877-S Trade Dollar to exist today, with strong visual appeal and fantastic surface qualtiy. Pop 31; 15 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 7046) Estimate Value $7,500 - 8,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 923		1877-S. PCGS graded MS-63. CAC. PQ. A frosty white example (PCGS # 7046) Estimate Value $1,100 - 1,200 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,290
Lot 924		1878. PCGS graded Proof 62 Cameo. CAC. PQ. Proof only date. Should be graded higher. Only 900 struck. Pop 18; 84 finer for PRCA at PCGS. (PCGS # 87058) Estimate Value $2,000 - 2,200 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,220
Lot 925		1878-S Box Taler. Sharpness of VF. *Estimate Value $350 - 400* From The Fullerton Coin Shop. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $252
Lot 926		1879. PCGS graded Proof 62. Proof only date. A hint of light gold tone. Only 1,541 struck (PCGS # 7059) Estimate Value $1,800 - 1,900 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,160
Lot 927		1880. NGC graded Proof 65 Cameo. Proof only date. Well struck and white with a touch of peripheral gold, particularly on the obverse on the upper regions. The fields and devices are splendid, with undisturbed frost and intact mirror fields. A gorgeous coin that will always dazzle the lucky bidder who wins this lot. Only 1,987 struck. *Estimate Value $4,500 - 5,000* View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 928		1880. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo. Proof only date. A fully white coin with just a few traces of antique toning starting to form. Boldly impressed by the dies, and wonderfully preserved these last 139 years. 1,987 pieces struck. Pop 62; 65 finer for PRCA at PCGS. (PCGS # 87060) Estimate Value $2,800 - 2,900 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,360
Lot 929		1881. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo. A lovely coin with hints of gold and russet tones around the edges of both sides. The strike is perfectly strong, and the surfaces are outstanding. Add to this the Cameo contrast, and you have an amazing Trade dollar from this Proof only era. Only 960 struck. Pop 37; 48 finer at PCGS for PRCA. (PCGS # 87061) Estimate Value $3,400 - 3,500 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,360
Lot 930		1881. PCGS graded Proof 62 Cameo. CAC. A brilliant untoned example with some faint scattered hairlines, none worthy of note. A proof-only issue, only 960 proofs made (PCGS # 87061) Estimate Value $1,700 - 1,800 Ex Teich Family Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,220
Lot 931		1882. PCGS graded Proof 62 Cameo. A proof only date. Only 1,097 struck (PCGS # 87062) Estimate Value $1,800 - 1,900 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,640
Lot 932		1883. PCGS graded Proof 63. A nice white coin with just a touch of delicate antique silver-gray tone. The strike is bold and the surfaces quite choice. Only 979 struck (PCGS # 7063) Estimate Value $2,200 - 2,300 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,520
Lot 933		4-piece lot of Trade Dollars. Consists of: 1874, 1875-S, 1877-S and 1878-S. Coins range from Fine to Very Fine, some cleaned with rim marks. Lot of 4 coins. *Estimate Value $500 - UP* View details	Realized $408
Lot 934		1878-CC. PCGS graded MS-62 Prooflike. From GSA Hoard. Housed in a special PCGS holder encasing the GSA black plastic holder. *Estimate Value $500 - 550* From The Fullerton Coin Shop. View details	Realized $552
Lot 935		1879. PCGS graded MS-62 Deep Mirror Prooflike. CAC. PQ. A nice white coin (PCGS # 97085) Estimate Value $850 - 900 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $432
Lot 936		1879-CC. PCGS graded AU Details, Cleaned. Nicely toned. A nice looking coin, close to Mint State. We like this coin (PCGS # 7086) Estimate Value $1,500 - UP From The Fullerton Coin Shop. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,320
Lot 937		1880. NGC graded Proof 67 Cameo. Boldly struck and fully white with an incredibly smooth and perfectly preserved cheek on Liberty, as well as the surrounding fields and even the reverse devices. This coin is absolutely amazing how well it was preserved. Make sure to view prior to this auction and decide for yourself how much such quality is worth. Only 1,355 struck. Pop 21; 21 finer at NGC for Cameo and Ultra Cameo. (PCGS # 7315) Estimate Value $12,000 - 13,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 938		1880. PCGS graded MS-65 Deep Mirror Prooflike. Blast white with mirror surfaces.This is a rarely encountered Gem with the Deep Mirror Prooflike contrast. Don't miss out if you appreciate this level of contrast on your advanced Morgan dollar set. Pop 31; 6 finer for DMPL, 4 in 65+, 2 in 66. (PCGS # 97097) Estimate Value $3,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 939		1880-CC, 8 over 7. Reverse of 1878. VAM-7, Hit List. PCGS graded MS-65. A blast white frosty gem with strong eye appeal and ample freshness. Pop 1; 5 finer for the variety, 4 in 66, 1 in 66+. (PCGS # 134049) Estimate Value $2,500 - UP Ex California Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 940		1880-CC. Reverse of 1879. PCGS graded MS-63. Well struck (PCGS # 7100) Estimate Value $375 - 400 From The Fullerton Coin Shop. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $408
Lot 941		1880/7-S. PCGS graded MS-66. A white gem. Pop 168; 64 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 7120) Estimate Value $950 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $504
Lot 942		1881. PCGS graded MS-65 Deep Mirror Prooflike. PQ. A lovely example that shows blazing white reflectiviy and a few areas with vibrant lemon yellow toning on the reverse periphery. This is a condition rarity with the Deep Mirror Proolike designation, and a stunning coin to behold. An exceptional example or the specialist. Pop 8; 2 finer for DMPL in 65+. (PCGS # 97125) Estimate Value $10,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 943		1882. NGC graded Proof 67 Cameo. A flashy Gem Cameo Proof. The centers are bright white and reflective with a frame of delicate golden accents fading to blue at the extreme edge. These superb gem proofs and simply a joy to behold, with well frosted devices and boldly mirrored fields. Add to this artistic beauty the cameo contrast and you have a truly fantastic example of numismatic art. Only 1,100 struck. Pop 7; 20 finer, 8 in PF, 6 in PF Cameo, 6 in Ultra Cameo. (PCGS # 7317) Estimate Value $11,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 944		1882-CC, 1883-CC and 1884-CC. Coins will grade MS-60+. All in GSA black boxes. Lot of 3 coins. *Estimate Value $450 - 500* View details	Realized $600
Lot 945		1882-O. PCGS graded MS-65 Deep Mirror Prooflike. Well struck and carefully preserved with rich snowy frost on the devices with a dusting of delicate golden accents from long storage. A handsome example of this date with the seldom seen Deep Mirror designation on a gem coin. Pop 29; only 1 finer for DMPL in 66. (PCGS # 97137) Estimate Value $3,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 946		1883-CC. PCGS graded MS-66. Boldly struck and nice (PCGS # 7144) Estimate Value $550 - 600 From The Fullerton Coin Shop. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $540
Lot 947		1883-O. PCGS graded MS-66 Deep Mirror Prooflike. Untoned with outstanding mirror contrast been the white reflective fields and the frosted devices. Pop 25; 1 finer for DMPL in 66+. (PCGS # 97147) Estimate Value $3,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 948		1883-S. PCGS graded MS-64. CAC. PQ. Lightly toned around the periphery, bright at the centers. Pop 460; 81 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 7148) Estimate Value $3,600 - 3,800 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 949		1884. PCGS graded MS-65 Deep Mirror Prooflike. A touch of tone appears about the upper borders. Excellent mirror contrast. Pop 37; 10 finer for DMPL at PCGS, 1 in 65+, 9 in 66. (PCGS # 97151) Estimate Value $2,000 - 2,500 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 950		1884-CC. PCGS graded MS-64 Deep Mirror Prooflike. A nice untoned coin with bold contrast and strong eye appeal (PCGS # 97153) Estimate Value $450 - 500 From The Fullerton Coin Shop. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $528

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