Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 116

June 1-3, 2020 Pre Long Beach Auction

Dimes

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 197		1797. 13 stars. JR-2, Rarity 4. NGC graded AU-55. Lovely old time antique gold and gray toning on both sides, and free of any distracting marks or adjustments. The strike is fairly sharp for this rare and desirable issue. It is generally understood that the first obverse die used had the 16 stars representing the addition of Tennessee to the Union in June of 1796. However, all 1796 dimes have 15 stars on the obverse, and were likely engraved prior to June of that year. As these smaller coins were designed it was determined in 1797 that continuing to add stars made the designs too busy, so the original 13 stars became the standard. Hence after the first obverse die cracked with 16 stars in 1797, this second obverse die was created, using only 13 stars. Furthermore the 9 in the date has a knob on the bottom, whereas the prior 16 star die had a pointed 9 in the date. The same reverse die was used to strike both die parings in 1797. Some luster visible. Only 15,017 struck. Pop 4; 2 finer, 1 in 58, 1 in 64. Estimated Value $20,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 198		1798. JR-4, Large 8, Rarity 3. PCGS graded MS-64. CAC. This is an incredible condition rarity and one of the finer examples known to exist. Liberty's curls are well struck along with the surrounding stars and date below. The reverse too is sharp with the eagle's wing feathers abundant and well defined. There are light adjustment marks up and a left leaning angle from the date into Liberty's hair, but these are mostly flattened out by the depth of the sharp strike. Early die state with the usual die crack light down toward Liberty's nose from the left side of the Y, continuing from her chin into the field, seen on all but a very few of the coins struck from these dies. Despite a decent mintage, time and attrition have taken a mighty toll on these, and today perhaps 200 pieces exist in all grades, this one certainly at the top half dozen or so of this date and variety. A beautiful example that needs a new holder. Only 27,550 struck. Pop 2; none finer at PCGS for the variety. (PCGS # 38753) Estimated Value $50,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 199		1805. 4 berries. PCGS graded MS-66. A frosty white gem which shows just a dash of delightful golden toning. The strike is fairly sharp with good separation on Liberty's curls as well as on the eagle's wing feathers. All legends and devices are sharp. Curiously both the obverse and revese show fine adjusting lines which were imparted by the early Philadelphia Mint to reduce the weight of this particular planchet. Clearly this planchet was a tad heavy, and Mint workers were required to shave off any excess weight before striking the coin. Once the coin enters circulation these adjusting lines fade away with just minimal circulation, but here on this gorgeous gem coin the lines are still prominant. This coin today is regarded by PCGS to be one of the very finest to survive, as the surfaces show virtually no signs of handling, and the original mint luster and frost are intact. This is one of the finest known 1805 dimes and worthy of a powerful bid. Pop 5; 6 finer, 2 in 66+, 4 in 67. (PCGS # 4477) Estimated Value $45,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $58,800
Lot 200		1805. 4 berries. PCGS graded AU-50. Nice old time toning on both sides that includes lilac gray with colorful russet and greenish iridescence on both sides. Clean surfaces overall with one small nick on Liberty's neck. Worth a premium for the high eye appeal and a scarce type coin to find this well preserved (PCGS # 4477) Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,800 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,940
Lot 201		1807. JR-1, Rarity 2. NGC graded MS-65. This is one of the finer examples to survive of this important type coin or a splendid date representative. This is the final year that the Draped Bust, Heraldic Eagle design that was used to strike dimes from 1798 to 1807. A considerable number were coined, but mint state pieces are still elusive. Gems are nearly unheard of, such as this sparkling coin. The surfaces are satin smooth and free of all but a few tiny handling marks. The obverse die shows bold evidence of clashing as seen on over 90 percent of the 1807 dimes. This one is frosty white with a hint of golden tone. Light adjustments are noted on the far right of the obverse in a nearly vertical orientation. The central devices are bold, while the stars surrounding are typically soft at the centers. Clashing is evident in the fields, above the date, and from the shield lines behind Liberty's ear lobe. A glorious example for the specialist. Pop 12; 2 finer in 66. Estimated Value $24,000 - 25,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold