Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 112

September 1-4, 2019 Pre Long Beach Auction

$5 Liberty/No Motto

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1204		1839-C. PCGS graded EF-40. Light gold toning with deeper accents tucked into the devices. A really tough Charlotte Mint issue that is seldom found in any grade, especially this attractive. Only 17,205 struck. Pop 23; 49 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 8192) Estimate Value $3,200 - 3,300 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,200
Lot 1205		1840-D. NGC graded AU-55. Tall D. A full strike in natural light greenish color gold and untoned. Scattered light handling marks are present on both sides of this early Liberty half eagle. Housed in an Old Style Holder. Of the 140 pieces estimated to have survived, this is one of the finer examples certified today. A delightful example of this sought-after early half eagle from the Dahlonega Mint. Only 22,896 struck. Pop 15; 19 finer at NGC. *Estimate Value $2,500 - UP* View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,320
Lot 1206		1841-D. Small D. PCGS graded MS-61. Sharply struck and shimmers with rich golden-orange overtones. This is the scarcer variety for the year with the smaller mintmark. The surfaces are absolutely lovely, with rich orange luster, minimal signs of handling and a solid strike. Considering those reported in the PCGS Census, this example would be tied with as many as half a dozen as 7th best seen by PCGS. A memorable example of this scarce date. Only 29,392 minted. Pop 6; 6 finer, 3 in 63, 2 in 64, 1 in 65 (PCGS # 8204) Estimate Value $6,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $11,700
Lot 1207		1842-D. Small date. PCGS graded AU-55. A descent strike in pale greenish color gold and untoned with bright surfaces throughout. The strike is shapr on all of Liberty's curls and the eagle's feathers, right down to the shield lines. Only 200 or so are estimated to have survived, this one is in the top quarter of those known. Only 37,917 struck. Pop 20; 20 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 8210) Estimate Value $2,500 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,080
Lot 1208		1842-D. Small date. PCGS graded AU-55. Sharply struck and delicately toned wiht a soft hazy hue particularly around the devices. The eye appeal is high, and this is a stellar example of this sought-after date and mint. Only 37,917 struck. Pop 20; 20 finer at PCGS (PCGS # 8210) Estimate Value $2,500 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,960
Lot 1209		1843. VF-20. Light rim bruse at 10 o'clock. *Estimate Value $275 - 300* View details and enlarged photos	Realized $360
Lot 1210		1843-D. Medium D. PCGS graded MS-61. Well struck exhibiting rich greenish-golden mint luster on both sides. The Medium D variety of 1843 is about five times more plentiful than the rare Small D variety. Hence most collectors obtain an example of this variety. Still a challenge to find in any Mint State grade, which makes this offering all the more compelling for the specialist. A mintage of 98,432. Pop 6; 8 finer with 3 in 62, 4 in 63 and 1 in 64. (PCGS # 8215) Estimate Value $5,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $8,100
Lot 1211		1843-D. Medium D. PCGS graded VF-35. CAC. PQ. Nicely toned with old orange-gold color and smooth surfaces. Only 98,452 struck (PCGS # 8215) Estimate Value $1,400 - 1,450 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,860
Lot 1212		1844-D. PCGS graded AU-58. CAC. Well struck and needle sharp. Exhibiting light greenish-golden surfaces on both sides. An amazing coin which offers virtually full mint state quality with handsome luster and clean surfaces, with strong visual appeal. The date is repunched at the top of the 1. Scarce this nice, and rare any finer. Only 88,982 struck. Pop 20; 24 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 8221) Estimate Value $2,500 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,280
Lot 1213		1845-D. PCGS graded MS-60. Well struck with frosty mint luster throughout. Of the two dozen or so Mint State coins certified by PCGS, the majority are below the Choice level, and hence most collectors who have the wherewithall purchase one of these nice, lustrous, mint state examples. Scattered light marks as expected, but still a handsome example of this issue. A mintage of 90,629. Pop 3; 20 finer at PCGS (PCGS # 8224) Estimate Value $3,500 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,520
Lot 1214		1846-D, D over D. PCGS graded AU-50. Nicely struck with plenty of golden luster present. A small mark on the cheek and a few scattered marks on the reverse are the only detractions worthy of mention. This variety with the boldly repunched mintmark is clear to the unaided eye, and is included in most numismatic publications and is collected along with the regular mintmark 1846-D issue. Notably the D over D reverse was polished up in late 1846 early 1847--removing the D which was placed too high--and this die was then used to strike the 1847-D half eagles (PCGS # 8229) Estimate Value $1,500 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,120
Lot 1215		1847. PCGS graded MS-62. CAC. PQ. Well struck with lovely light gold toning. Seems to be one point undergraded. Pop 48; 33 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 8231) Estimate Value $2,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,640
Lot 1216		1847-D. PCGS graded AU-55. Well struck with sunset golden luster adhering to the border and devices. Typical minor circulation marks are found with a loupe, but the eye appeal remains high and this coin has a great overall appearance. Highly collectible at this grade level. Only 64,405 struck. Pop 19; 25 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 8234) Estimate Value $2,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,440
Lot 1217		1847-D. NGC graded Details of AU-50 Obv scratched, cleaned. Mintage of 64,405. *Estimate Value $1,000 - 1,100* View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,320
Lot 1218		1848-C. PCGS graded AU-50. PQ. A hint of gold tone with some mint luster evident. This scarce issue is well represented by this coin, which is sharply struck and carefully preserved. Only 64, 472 struck. Pop 23; 40 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 8237) Estimate Value $2,400 - 2,500 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,880
Lot 1219		1848-D. PCGS graded MS-61. Well struck and lustrous exhibiting natural light greenish-golden tones. Bold and beautiful for this date and mint, and this is considerably finer than usually encountered. Bold die clashing is noted in the fields. Destined for an advanced collection of Dahlonega gold coinage. Only 47,465 struck. Pop 1; 7 finer with 4 in 62, 2 in 63, 1 in 63+. (PCGS # 8238) Estimate Value $7,500 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $9,600
Lot 1220		1849-D. NGC graded AU-55. A boldly struck example, toned (PCGS # 8242) Estimate Value $1,500 - 1,600 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,880
Lot 1221		1849-D. PCGS graded EF-45. Boldly struck in greenish color gold and natural rose tone about the borders on both side. The surfaces are clean and show wear on the uppermost devices only. A handsome example of this desirable issue. Only 39,036 minted. Pop 33; 76 finer at PCGS (PCGS # 8242) Estimate Value $1,400 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,520
Lot 1222		1850-C. PCGS graded AU-53. CAC. Lightly toned with particularly smooth surfaces and minimal signs of handling, just light wear on the high points of the design. An appealing example of this Charlotte issue. Only 63,591 struck. Pop 27; 52 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 8244) Estimate Value $2,100 - 2,200 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,240
Lot 1223		1850-D. PCGS graded AU-58+. Well struck and lustrous in greenish color gold, with clean surfaces and abundant eye appeal. This is one of the finer examples certified today, just nudged out from Mint State by a hint of wear, and surpassed by only 4 coins certified at PCGS. A condition rarity at this grade level, and destined for an advanced collection where quality is appreciated and sought after. Only 43,984 struck. Pop 1; 4 finer, 1 in 60, 3 in 61. (PCGS # 8245) Estimate Value $3,500 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $9,600
Lot 1224		1851-D. PCGS graded AU-53. CAC. Well struck in natural greenish color gold and toned. Exceptinally smooth surfaces with rich natural golden hues and satiny. If you want a coin with amazing eye appeal, make sure to view this one prior to the sale. While not the finest technically of this date and mint, this is one you won't want to put down. Only 62,710 struck. Pop 9; 32 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 8248) Estimate Value $2,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,240
Lot 1225		1852-D. PCGS graded AU-55. PQ. Lots of mint luster. Toned with classic orange gold on both sides. A few light scattered circulation marks, none of any consequence to diminish the strong visual appeal. A popular date and mint. Housed in a First Generation Holder. Only 91,584 struck. Pop 22; 25 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 8252) Estimate Value $4,000 - 4,400 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,280
Lot 1226		1852-D. PCGS graded EF-40. Even wear on both sides with no distracting circulation marks. A scarce issue, and the Dahlonga Mint is in high collector demand for its low mintages and rich history. Only 91,584 struck (PCGS # 8252) Estimate Value $1,600 - 1,700 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,860
Lot 1227		1852-D. NGC graded EF-40. Untoned. Housed in an Old Style Holder. A scarce and desirable example of this collectible date and mint. Only 91,584 struck (PCGS # 8252) Estimate Value $1,250 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,920
Lot 1228		1853-D. Large D. PCGS graded AU-58. CAC. A bold deep impressive strike exhibiting lustrous surfaces and light toning. Free of all but minor signs of handling, and retaining most of the original eye appeal as imparted by the mint so long ago. An impressive example of this date and mint. Only 89,678 struck. Pop 33; 29 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 8255) Estimate Value $2,500 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,520
Lot 1229		1853-D. Large D. PCGS graded EF-40. CAC. Mostly untoned save for deeper accents surrounding the devices. A delightful example of this popular issue, with nice surfaces and rich original golden color. Only 89,678 struck (PCGS # 8255) Estimate Value $1,900 - 2,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,400
Lot 1230		1854-D. Medium D. PCGS graded AU-55. Above average strike in natural light greenish color gold and lightly toned. Considerable luster remains in the legends and protected areas, with smooth surfaces and pleasing appeal. This is one of the finer examples seen by PCGS, nudged from the top grade by only a few coins at the AU-58 level. Only 56,413 struck. Pop 4; 5 finer in 58. (PCGS # 88258) Estimate Value $2,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,400
Lot 1231		1855-D. Medium D. PCGS graded MS-62. A beauty which shimmers with golden bloom mint luster. The surfaces are quite nice for the grade assigned which keeps the eye appeal quite high for this scarce issue. The strike is soft on Liberty's neck and the eagle's just opposite on the reverse, rather typical of this issue. Tied with a handful of others as the finest seen of this elusive, low mintage issue. Only 22,432 struck. Pop 11, the finest example graded at both services. (PCGS # 98263) Estimate Value $7,500 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $33,600
Lot 1232		1856-D. PCGS graded AU-53. Nicely struck in honey color gold and lightly toned. We note some contact marks in the left obverse field which are a natural part of circulation. Another high grade example from this fabulous collection of Dahlonega gold coinage. Only 19,786 struck. Pop 13; 47 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 8268) Estimate Value $1,500 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,120
Lot 1233		1857-D. PCGS graded AU-58. CAC. Nicely struck in light greenish color gold and plenty of mint luster still presenting. There are a few old nicks here and there, with a few noted in the fields. Bold and attractive for this late issue Dahlonega Mint gold coin, where the mintages started to tail off, and survivors in high grade dwindle down. This one is quite attractive. Only 17,046 struck. Pop 13; 10 finer, 4 in 61, 5 in 62, 1 in 63. (PCGS # 8273) Estimate Value $3,500 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $7,200
Lot 1234		1858-D. PCGS graded AU-58. A hint of light gold tone on both sides, lusterous. The strike is sharp at the centers, but as usually seen a trifle soft on portions of the dentils. Scarce and hard to find nice like this, and rare any finer. Only 15,362 struck. Pop 23; 15 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 8278) Estimate Value $4,000 - 4,250 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,760
Lot 1235		1858-D. PCGS graded AU-55. A nice deep impression exhibiting pale golden luster, all untoned. This is a truly challenging coin to find at all, let alone this handsome. The surfaces display scant handling marks and the visual appeal is high. A solid example of this date and mint and certain to please any advanced collector. Only 15,362 struck. Pop 25; 37 finer at PCGS (PCGS # 8278) Estimate Value $2,250 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,680
Lot 1236		1859-D. Medium D. PCGS graded EF-45. A nice even strike and delicately toned with golden luster surrounding the devices. An attractive coin with minimal signs of handling and light wear on the high on the points. Well struck too, and this low mintage date is always in high collector demand. Only 10,366 struck. Pop 16; 91 finer at PCGS (PCGS # 8282) Estimate Value $1,500 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,400
Lot 1237		1860-D. Medium D. PCGS graded VF-35. Well struck in honey color gold and lightly toned. Smooth wear and quite appealing for circulated example of this elusive date and mint. Struck on the cusp of the outbreak of the Civil War, and few of these came down to us today. Traces of luster still remain. Only 14,635 struck (PCGS # 8286) Estimate Value $1,500 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,100
Lot 1238		1860-D. Large D. PCGS graded AU-53. Mostly well struck in light honey color gold. Plenty of mint luster remains, and the surfaces are attractive. The strike is better than often seen, with just a touch of softness on the eagle's neck feathers. A tough issue to find at all, especially so this close to new. A specialist's coin not only for the grade and rarity, but for the rich history of this famed mint. Stuck only months away from the outbreak of the Civil War. Only 14,635 struck. Pop 3; 5 finer with 3 in 55, 2 in 58. (PCGS # 98286) Estimate Value $2,500 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,520
Lot 1239		1861. VF-30. Some faint marks about the rims. *Estimate Value $300 - 350* View details and enlarged photos	Realized $384
Lot 1240		1861-D. PCGS graded AU-53. Very rare not only as the last year of the Dahlonega Mint but also as the key date to the Dahlonega $5 series. A far better than average struck specimen in natural pale greenish color gold and untoned. Only 1,597 struck by the United States, another group was coined by the Confederacy after those troops seized the Dahlonega Mint and coinage continued but the number of pieces coined was not recorded by the Confederacy. Today the 1861-D half eagle is known as the rarest of the Dahlonega Mint issue of the series, with about 75 to 100 examples estimated to have survived by PCGS Pop Report. A prized rarity at this grade level, and especially so this attractive. Pop 11; 23 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 8290) Estimate Value $25,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $52,800