Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 116

June 1-3, 2020 Pre Long Beach Auction

So-Called Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 483		Complete Six-Medal Set - U.S. Centennial Exposition Pressed Wood Medals. A complete set with its original box is exceedingly rare. These sets have almost always been broken up. This set comes in the remnants of its original box including a board frame insert and the bottom of the box with print inside. The print shows a "Birds Eye View of the International Exhibition Buildings 1876 Philadelphia, Fairmount Park, Published by Breuker & Kessler, Philada., Manufacturered By The Ornamental Wood Co., Philada." A warped paper frame holds the six medals: 1876 Independence Hall, 63.5mm; The Main Building, 76.8mm, George Washington, 62.8mm; Gen'l Joseph Hawley President of the Exposition 62.7mm; Memorial Hall, 76.5mm; Director General Alfred Goshorn, 62.9mm. All of these medals and the remaining pieces of the box show signs of water damage and areas of dark brown staining. There some bold cracks on the reverse of the Washington medal. Regardless, it is still very desireable, rare and collectable. Estimated Value $300 - UP The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $400
Lot 484		1876 U.S. Centennial Exposition Ticket and Pressed wood Memorial Hall Medal. Brilliant Uncirculated. This two piece lot for the 1876 U.S. Centennial Exposition includes a Package Ticket 50-cent (No. 57600). It is Crisp Uncirculated. Also included is a beautiful high relief pressed wood souvenir medal of the Memorial Hall. Estimated Value $100 - UP The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $210
Lot 485		Two (1880-90's) Columbia Exposition Medal - G.Washington/Lord's Prayer Medal. Baker-651, Eglit-255, Gilt/Copper, AU and 1893 Columbian Exposition - Landing of Columbus/Discovery of America - Eglit-Unl. Obv: Undraped bust of Washington. Reverse: Lord's Prayer in 15 lines. Issued by George B. Soley of Philadelphia and sold at the Columbian Exposition as souvenirs for 25-cents. ex. Governor Joseph Mackey Brown Collection. Second medal in this lot is an 1893 Columbian Exposition - Landing of Columbus/Discovery of America - Eglit-Unlisted, About Uncirculated. Estimated Value $75 - UP The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $48
Lot 486		Three Commemorative Medals with Ribbons. Extra-Fine & About Uncirculated. Three very nice medals in an unusual grouping attached by red, white and blue ribbons sewn together. The top medal is U.S. Grant Monument, Riverside Park, New York in white metal. It appears to be a proof and is holed and suspended from decorative brass pin back bar. Below that medal is a 1892 Columbus Bust/Landing Scene medal attributed as HK-236 and Eglit-432 in white metal. It is holed and suspended from a second ribbon that attached to previous medal. The lowest medal is a 1883 Washington's Headquarters at Newburgh, NY., Proclamation of Peace, Disbandment of Army Centennials medal attributed as HK-135 and Baker-R-456 in white metal. It is holed and suspended for a longer ribbon that is sewn to the other ribbons. All housed in a specimen preservation box. Estimated Value $200 - UP The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $120
Lot 487		1892 Official Columbian Exposition Award Medal - Hoffman, Ahlers & Co. Eglit-90, Bronze. Brilliant Uncirculated. The obverse was engraved by Augustus Saint Gaudens. The reverse was engraved by Charles F. Barber. It was struck by the U.S Mint. This medal was awarded to Hoffman, Ahlers & Co., Cincinnati based coppersmiths who made distilling equipment. It is enclosed in its original black plush lined aluminum case. This medal is difficult to find in high grade and without spots or uneven color. The color on this one is a rich and even reddish brown. Estimated Value $500 - UP The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 488		1892 Columbian Exposition Brass Coin Box with Hinged Lid. Obv of HK-237, Eglit-132A. Excellent Condition. Designed to look like a stack of ten reeded edge coins, the hinged top opens to reveal a hollow container that originally contained other Exposition medals, including Eglit-118 to 131. These are rarely found in as nice condition as this one, with working, hinged lid. Estimated Value $275 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $246
Lot 489		1892-93 Columbian Exposition - Committee of 100 Citizens Medal, Eglit-98B, White Metal, About Uncirculated. �Issued by the New York Committee of 100 Citizens for the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America. Designed by Charles Frederick Naegele. Produced by Gorham Manufacturing Co. Obv. Small roundel bust between three ships. Rev. U.S. and Spanish shields. Estimated Value $250 - UP The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 490		1892-93 Columbian Exposition - Admissions Pass-Lincoln, Eglit-40a, Aluminum, About Uncirculated Prooflike. One of the more popular pieces of Columbiana, this medal has a facsimile of the Lincoln Pass to the Exposition in a small frame and under celluloid. Unlike many, the celluloid is complete and still firmly attached. Estimated Value $225 - UP The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $180
Lot 491		1892-93 Columbian Exposition - Esposizione Universale, Eglit-37 White metal, Brilliant Uncirculated, Deep Mirror Prooflike. Columbus steering vessel guided by female figure who represents Light. This medal was issued in Denmark by C. Christensen of Copenhagen. Fully lustrous with light gray surfaces and displaying excellent contrast with mirrored fields and frosted devices. Estimated Value $200 - UP The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $192
Lot 492		1892 Columbian Exposition - Celebrated in New York - Eglit-205, White Metal, Brilliant Uncirculated, Proof-like. Estimated Value $150 - UP The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $72
Lot 493		1892 Columbian Exposition - Ferris Wheel Medal. Eglit-20, Aluminum. NGC MS63. Obverse: SOUVENIR MEDAL / WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION CHICAGO, small busts of Columbus and Ferris with Ferris Wheel statistics below. Reverse: Ferris Wheel in center, FERRIS WHEEL / GREATEST MECHANICAL ACHIEVEMENT OF THE AGE around.�. Estimated Value $150 - UP The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $180
Lot 494		1892-93 Columbian Exposition - Sterling Silver Snuff Box. Made to look like a stack of 8 reeded edge medals and opens to what was probably a snuff box. Little is know about his interesting and usual piece. Estimated Value $150 - UP The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $240
Lot 495		1892-93 Columbian Exposition - Massonet Medal. Eglit-99, Bronze, Brilliant Proof-like. Struck for the World's Columbian World's Fair and engraved by François Massonet, the obverse features Columbus and the reverse has an highly detailed aerial view of the exposition. The overall condition of this medal is outstanding with lightly hair lined, deeply reflective proof like surfaces. Estimated Value $150 - UP The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $120
Lot 496		1892-93 Columbian Exposition Encased U.S. 1-cent Stamp. Eglit-136, Aluminum, About Uncirculated. Bust of Columbus on the obverse. On reverse: one cent stamp (Scott-230) in oblong sunken panel with Columbia above and Pat. pending, SOUVENIR. Estimated Value $150 - UP The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $105
Lot 497		1892-3 Columbian Exposition - World Globe Dollar. HK-174, Eglit-9. Aluminum, NGC MS62. Estimated Value $125 - UP The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details	Realized $80
Lot 498		1892 Columbian Exposition - Columbus Bust So-Called Dollar, HK-228, Eglit-257, Aluminum, Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $125 - UP The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 499		1892 Columbian Exposition - Celebrated in New York - Eglit-205, Bronze, Brilliant Uncirculated, Brown. Estimated Value $120 - UP The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 500		1892 Columbian Exposition Souvenir Badge. Gilt bronze. Pin back Souvenir bar suspending green ribbon and shield-shaped medal for "400th Anniversary Discovery of America". Some areas of oxidation but otherwise it is in wonderful condition. Estimated Value $100 - UP Ex. Governor Joseph Mackey Brown Collection; The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 501		(1892-93) Columbian Exposition - 400th Anniversary of Landing - Eglit-4, Bronze, Brilliant Uncirculated. Holed at 12 o'clock as issued. Issued in brass and white metal but bronze issues known. This one has a cud at 9 on reverse and antiqued/brushed surface suggesting it possibly could be a later strike or at the very least late die state. Estimated Value $75 - UP The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 502		1892 Columbian Exposition - 400th Anniversary Badge with Ribbon, Eglit-4, Tin, AU. W.M. Deering Co. Eglit-5 Aluminum, Fine. Eglit-4, 24mm, is an interesting small-sized medal that is holed at top and suspended from tattered red, white and blue ribbon. This lot also includes Deering Co., Eglit-5 (28mm) medal, that has also been holed for suspension. Estimated Value $75 - UP The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 503		(1892-93) Columbian Exposition - Santa Maria Pin Back. Brass pin back of Columbus's Santa Maria. Excellent condition. Appears to have been issued along and with ribbon and hanger below. Estimated Value $75 - UP Ex. Governor Joseph Mackey Brown Collection; The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $108
Lot 504		1893 Columbian Exposition - Lauer Medal. Eglit-117, Bronze. Uncirculated. �Designed by Chr. Lauer, Nurnberg. The obverse depicts the bust of Columbus facing left, while the reverse shows a crowned Muse sitting on globe. Nice even brown surfaces with some cabinet friction. Estimated Value $250 - UP The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $348
Lot 505		1893 Set of Four Pressed Wood Exposition Building Medals. There are eight varieties listed in the Eglit (varieties 146 through 152A). This lot has four of the Eglit varieties. They are all very large high relief medals made of pressed black walnut. They were made out of compressed walnut wood blanks to demonstrate the high pressure press capabilities of the T. W. & C. B. SHERIDAN bookbinding who was an exhibitor in the Manufacturers and Liberal Arts building at the Exposition. Given that they are made of wood, these medals are easily damaged.� The four medal in this lot are as follows. Eglit-147, the Administration Building, 89mm is in great condition with good color and no staining but with a few minor cracks on reverse. Eglit-149, the Machinery Hall, 88mm, excellent condition with only one blemish on the obverse, possibly the result of a sticker. Eglit-151, the Hall of Mines and Mining, 89mm is also a nice example but has numerous cracks on the reverse, on crack from the edge on the obverse. There is a small hole going through the medal in the field below 12 o'clock surrounded by a darker, discolored retangular area. Still a desireable piece. And Eglit-152, The Government Building, 88mm. This medal has numerous cracks on the reverse and from the rim on the obverse as well as several areas of darker discoloration and several pin holes. These are all very desireable medals and reasonably well preserved. Estimated Value $200 - UP The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $288
Lot 506		1893 Columbian Exposition Ferris Wheel Souvenir Badge. Brass. Brilliant Uncirculated. Absolutely stunning souvenir hanging badge with featuring the Ferris Wheel. Estimated Value $200 - UP Ex. Governor Joseph Mackey Brown Collection;The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $123
Lot 507		1893 Four World's Columbian Exposition Unissued Admission Tickets for Chicago and Manhattan Days. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. One ticket is a Chicago Day Admission Ticket, Series "A" No. 55013 with stub attached, Eglit-395, in Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Second ticket is a Chicago Day Child's Admission Ticket, Series "X" No. 30548 with stub attached, Eglit-396, in Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Also included are two unissued Manhattan Day Admission Tickets, No's 343739 and 197456, Eglit-397, both Gem Crisp Uncirculated with stubs attached. Estimated Value $200 - UP The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $240
Lot 508		1893 Columbian Exposition - Locket with photograph inside. Eglit-92, Silver, AU toned. Bust of Columbus on obverse with U.S. shield on right and arms of Spain on left. The Administration Building is central to reverse. The reverse is hinged. Upon applying pressure near top the reverse will open. Inside, a circular opening covered by celluloid to cover picture. This medal has the picture of an unknown young woman. Estimated Value $200 - UP The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $300
Lot 509		1893 Columbian Exposition - Box Medal with Photographs inside. Eglit-134, Brass, Extra-Fine. This Box or Shell medal was made in Germany. The obverse fits into the reverse. When opened it consists of two separate shells. Originally had a ring in hole to keep shells together when open. Inside of obverse shell is a picture of Owings Building and in the reverse is a photo of Machinery Hall. Estimated Value $200 - UP The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 510		Two 1893 Michigan Building & Michigan Forestry Exhibit Medals. Michigan Building E-219, HK-214 AU Cleaned and Michigan Forestry Exhibit HK-215, Eglit-220, NGC MS61. Estimated Value $175 - UP The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 511		1893 Bird's Eye View Medal, HK-166, Eglit-21, Aluminum. NGC MS63. Estimated Value $175 - UP The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 512		1893 Columbian Exposition - Columbus Coat of Arms gilded enamel pin - Large Size. These pins of Columbus' Coat of Arms were sold to raise funds for the Teachers' Home Fund in Chicago.� There were four types in two sizes issued. Two types were issued in bronze without enameling and two were issued gilt with vibrant enameling.� This lot features the large and small gilt and enameled pins.��. Estimated Value $175 - UP Ex. Governor Joseph Mackey Brown Collection; The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 513		1893 Four Columbian Exposition Admission Tickets, Eglit 389-392. Gem Crisp Uncirculated. Admission ticket set: Washington No.947005 Eglit-389, Lincoln No.408987 Eglit-390, Columbus No.871687 Eglit-391, and Indian Chief No123587 Eglit-392. Printed by the American Bank Note Company. Estimated Value $175 - UP The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $108
Lot 514		1893 Columbian Exposition World's Hygienic Exposition Chicago. Eglit-281, Gilt Bronze. Brilliant Uncirculated. Eglit lists this in bronze, however, it appears to be gilt bronze due to several spots of missing gilt revealing bronze underneath. Obverse features a beardless bust left of Columbus. The reverse features an eagle standing on a Federal shield with E PLURIBUS UNUM banner surrounded by WORLD'S HYGENIC EXPOSITION CHICAGO 1893. Engraved by LEMAIRE. Estimated Value $175 - UP The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $215
Lot 515		1893 Columbian Exposition - Columbus & Isabella Medal, Eglit-39, Aluminum. NGC MS64. Obv. Facing busts of Columbus and Isabella. Rev. Santa Maria above World's Fair buildings. Holed at top as issued. Brilliant luster. Estimated Value $165 - UP The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $103
Lot 516		1893 Columbian Exposition - World Globe So-Called Dollar, HK-174, Eglit-9, Thick planchet, Aluminum. Our Grade Mint State 64. Estimated Value $150 - UP The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $91
Lot 517		1893 Facts about Chicago Dollar. HK-169, Eglit-18, Aluminum. NGC MS63. Estimated Value $150 - UP The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 518		1893 Columbian Exposition Elongated 1887 Liberty Nickel. Eglit-371. About Uncirculated. Estimated Value $150 - UP The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 519		1893 Bird's Eye View Medal, HK-166, Eglit-21, Aluminum. NGC MS62. Estimated Value $150 - UP The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 520		1893 Columbian Exposition - Santa Maria Globe Badge. Eglit-540. Bronze souvenir badge from the 1893 World's Fair Columbian Exposition. Columbus' Santa Maria ship with pin underneath which a globe is suspended from red, white, and blue ribbon. Back of the globe reads "Chicago, 1893, World's Columbian Exposition." Bright copper colors suggests it was cleaned. Exceptional piece. Estimated Value $150 - UP Ex. Governor Joseph Mackey Brown Collection; The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 521		1893 Columbian Exposition Elongated 1892 & 1893 Indian Head Cents. WCE-1, WCE2b, Eglit-367. 1892 is About Uncirculated. 1893 cent is Uncirculated, brown. Estimated Value $150 - UP The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $86
Lot 522		1893 Columbian Exposition - Columbus Guided by Light, Eglit-337, white metal, AU toned. Columbus steering ship gilded by allegorical figure of Light. Estimated Value $150 - UP The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $114
Lot 523		1893 Columbian Exposition - Ferris Wheel Medal, Eglit-20, Aluminum. About Uncirculated. Despite not being included by Hibler and Kappen in their catalogue of So-called dollars, this piece by default is usually described as one. It features the busts of both Columbus and C.W.G. Ferris on the obverse along with facts about the Ferris Wheel, which is the central image on the reverse and described as "the greatest mechanical achievement of the age". Estimated Value $125 - UP The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $204
Lot 524		Two 1893 Official Medals, Small Letters, HK-155, Eglit-23a. Brass NGC MS62 & Bronze About Uncirculated. Estimated Value $125 - UP The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 525		Two 1893 Columbian Expo, Lauer Bust Medals. Eglit-24, Bronze & Silvered, About Uncirculated. This lot consists of two varieties of Eglit-24. One is bronze, About Uncirculated with Ring mount at 12 o'clock removed. The second is silvered, About Uncirculated, toned with ring at top as issued. The silvered medal is from the Governor Joseph Mackey Brown Collection. Estimated Value $125 - UP The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 526		1893 Official Medal, Large Letters. HK-154. Eglit-23. Brass. ICG MS65. Estimated Value $125 - UP The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $74
Lot 527		1893 Declaration of Independence - Boldenweck on Edge. Eglit-36A, White metal. NGC MS64. Estimated Value $125 - UP The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $90
Lot 528		1893 Columbian Exposition - Christopher Columbus, Eglit-55, Bronze. Uncirculated. Obv: portrait of Columbus with a map within a wreath. Rev: two allegorical figures overlooking the Exposition grounds with eagle and E PLURIBUS UNUM ribbon above. Very detailed and attractive medal. Small carbon spot right obverse field. Estimated Value $125 - UP The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 529		1893 Columbian Exposition - World Globe So-Called Dollar, HK-174, Eglit-9, Thick planchet, Aluminum. About Uncirculated. Estimated Value $100 - UP The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 530		1893 Naval Parade At New York. Eglit-211, Aluminum. NGC MS63. Estimated Value $100 - UP The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $60
Lot 531		1893 Columbian Expo - Landing of Columbus, Eglit-21 variety, Extra-Fine. Obv. Landing of Columbus; Rev. Birdseye view of The World's Fair. Eglit-21 is described as 40mm in aluminum. This is the same medal in 25mm and appears to be struck in tin or white metal. Estimated Value $100 - UP The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $102
Lot 532		1893 Columbian Exposition - Administration Building/J. Friedman & Co. Medal. Obverse of Eglit-28. Obverse features the Administration building. The reverse shows a bale of tobacco, and says "Compliments of J. Friedman & Co. Chicago." On the bale it says Perfecto flor J. F. & Co. 4722. Estimated Value $100 - UP The Norman Thomas Collection of So-Called Dollars and Expositions. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $120

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