Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 116

June 1-3, 2020 Pre Long Beach Auction

Patterns

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 654		1836 Pattern Dollar. Silver, plain edge. Judd-60. Pollock-65. PCGS graded Proof 55. Restrike issue. An lightly toned example with flashy surfaces and lovely antique silver-gray toning with deeper blue and russet accents surrounding the devices. Always in demand. The surfaces are sweet and smooth, with no detracting marks and the eagle's breast feathers are bold. The obverse depicts Liberty seated on a rock holding a pole in her left hand with a cap of freedom perched on top, her right hand supports a shield draped with a ribbon incribed LIBERTY. The entire obverse is free of legends otherwise, and the only device aside from Lady Liberty is the date below of 1836. On the reverse there is an eagle in full flight, flying level in a starry field, with small and large stars. Surrounding the stars and eagle is UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / ONE DOLLAR with stops in between the denomination. These were the first silver dollars struck for circulation since 1803, and although they were issued in tiny numbers the die was cast and in 1840 this series of silver dollars began production in earnest and these circulated more widely, although the designs were modified. This particular coin is quite impressive and desirable (PCGS # 11227) Estimated Value $13,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $16,200
Lot 655		1852 Pattern Gold Dollar. Copper-nickel, plain edge. Judd-140. Pollock-167. Low Rarity 7. PCGS graded Proof 66. CAC. The obverse of this rare pattern shows a large central perforation, with USA above without periods, and below is the date 1852. No other design elements are present on the obverse. The reverse has a most simple design as well, with a short branch with two olive berries and two leaves, this feature is repeated seven times forming a loose circular wreath. The two leaf and branch segements on the upper right lack stems connecting the berries fully to the branch. Perhaps these were not pressed into the die sufficiently or that portion of the die was lapped. Given the rarity of this issue, it would appear to be more likely a die made in haste than something worked on after being engraved. Rare with approximately 10 to 12 known in all, this one at the top of those seen technically. A lovely example with antique toning. Pop 1; the finest example graded at both services. (PCGS # 11589) Estimated Value $9,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 656		1852 Pattern Gold Dollar. Gold, plain edge, thick planchet. Judd-145. Pollock-173. Low Rarity 6. PCGS graded Proof 66. CAC. PQ. The obverse says UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around, date 1852 below, with raised ring and ornaments within, large centered perforation. Reverse with DOLLAR above, open wreath below. Approximately 25 of these are known, and this is clearly one of the finest examples certified today. Classic orange gold with mark-free surfaces and vibrant appeal. These were an early attempt at making the rather tiny Gold dollar (in circulation since 1849) into a larger diameter and thicker coin, but retaining the gold planchet. Value wise for the bullion involved required a central perforation, but the coin was more sturdy and larger in hand than the tiny current Gold dollars in circulation. Always in demand from collectors. Pop 2; 1 finer in 67+. (PCGS # 11602) Estimated Value $10,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 657		1852 Pattern Gold Dollar. Copper, plain edge. Judd-147. Pollock-175. Low Rarity 7. PCGS graded Proof 66 Red & Brown. This is a rare pattern issue and one that is enormously popular. The obverse shows a large central perforation with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around, date 1852 below, with a raised ring and ornaments below. Reverse has DOLLAR above, an open wreath below, and the same die was used on J-141 but this is likely a restrike. The goal of this pattern design was to create a "gold dollar" which would be larger than the tiny existing gold dollars, these new patterns were larger in diameter but had the necessary hole in the center (bullion value counts!) and were thicker than existing gold dollars. Basically a person could find these in their leather purse, but the tiny gold dollars in curculation then were often hiding in the folds or behind other coins. This one needs a new slab holder. Coin is almost perfect. Pop 5; tied for the finest examples graded at both services. (PCGS # 11611) Estimated Value $7,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 658		1867 Pattern Quarter Dollar. Copper, reeded edge. Judd-590. Pollock-654. High Rarity 7. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red & Brown. CAC. The obverse is the regular dies of the 1867 quarter, same with the reverse die. Hence this is simply a regular 1867 Proof quarter, but struck on copper planchet. The surfaces are outstanding with gem quality throughout and just a bit of fading to the original brialliant copper red. A rare issue! Pop 2; tied for the finest examples graded at both services. (PCGS # 70802) Estimated Value $5,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 659		1869 Pattern Dime. Silver, reeded edge. Judd-716a. Pollock-796. High Rarity 7. PCGS graded Proof 65. The obverse is the regular dies of the dime but without the date 1869 below Liberty, the reverse is entirely a different design incorporating a mix of metals known as Ruolz's composition, which was supposed to be roughly Silver-30%, 42% nickel and the balance copper, but none of these coins tested were quite exact. The reverse die states SIL / NIC. COP. / with a horizontal line, then the date 1869 below. Nice golden toning with glorious eye appeal and outstanding surfaces. It is uncertain why there has been much variation between each of the metallic contents of the few planchets known of this pattern issue. Pop 1; tied for the finest examples graded at both services. (PCGS # 60942) Estimated Value $8,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 660		1869 Pattern Dime. Nickel alloy, reeded edge. Judd-717a. Pollock-798. High Rarity 7. PCGS graded Proof 65 Cameo. CAC. PQ. The obverse shows the regular dies of the dime, but without the date below, just a blank area while the reverse is a very simple die with SIL. / NIC. / COP. / heavy line and 1869 below the line. This one was struck in nickel alloy to test the dies, with outstanding surfaces and eye appeal for this prized rarity. Only a few are known and this is certainly one of the finest. Amazing eye appeal, color and Cameo contrast. Should grade a point higher or more. Slabbed with a limited PCGS Generation 2.0 Label. Pop 1; 1 finer in 65+ for Proof Cameo. Estimated Value $8,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 661		1870 Pattern Half Dollar. Copper, reeded edge. Judd-947. Pollock-1075. Rarity 7. PCGS graded Proof 66 Brown. CAC. PQ. The obverse design includes a Liberty head with cap and two stars, LIBERTY in raised letters, without B on ribbon. The reverse shows an open agricultural wreath enclosing 50 CENTS / STANDARD at border above. Boldly struck and well preserved, with satin brown with iridescent shades. Wonderful rainbow toning on both sides. Pop 1; the finest example graded at both services. (PCGS # 61193) Estimated Value $5,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 662		1871 Pattern Eagle. Copper, reeded edge. Judd-1173. Pollock-1315. High Rarity 7. PCGS graded Proof 67 Brown. The obverse and reverse are both the regular dies but struck in copper, with the usual reeded edge. Curiously up to 4 or even 5 are reported, but all of the higher end coins seem to be the same specimen offered here. Regardless, this one is certainly the finest reported in any color variation, and given the rarity of this date and mint in Proof, should find considerable interest for this prized Superb Gem Proof eagle. Lovely blue and purple toning that spans both sides, and creates incredible eye appeal for the collector. Pop 1; the finest example graded at both services. (PCGS # 61436) Estimated Value $14,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 663		1875 Pattern Quarter Dollar. Aluminum, reeded edge. Judd-1417. Pollock-1560. Rarity 7. PCGS graded Proof 63 Cameo. CAC. The obverse and reverse are the regular dies but a trial piece struck in aluminum, with the usual reeded edge seen on the silver coins of this year. The surfaces show a small area of typical roughness common to these early aluminum coins, which makes for easy plate matching in this case.Pop 1; the only Proof Cameo example graded at PCGS. 1 finer in 63 Deep Cameo is reported in CoinFacts but it is this same coin based on the photographs. Estimated Value $5,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 664		1879 Pattern Dollar. Copper, reeded edge. Judd-1614. Pollock-1810. Low Rarity 7. PCGS graded Proof 66 Red & Brown. CAC. PQ. The obverse is the regular dies of the Morgan silver dollar of 1879. The reverse is entirely different with a large standing eagle with wings outstretched, clutching a trio of arrows in his left claw, and a long branch with his right claw of laurel or olive leaves. Below is the denomination spelled out ONE DOLLAR and above at the top is UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / just below that is IN GOD WE TRUST in small letters. These legends are required on coinage, and get a trifle busy when a large central device such as this eagle is employed in the design as the legends have to appear around said device. This particular pattern is quite rare and enormously popular for its designs, and was created after the initial appearance of the Morgan silver dollar met with some criticism. Today there are lovely shades of brown, blue and green colors on both sides, outstanding surface quality and bold visual appeal. Pop 1; 1 finer in 67 for PRRB. (PCGS # 71992) Estimated Value $12,000 - UP Ex Harry W. Bass Jr. Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $18,600
Lot 665		1880 Pattern Half Eagle. Copper, reeded edge. Judd-1663. Pollock-1863. Rarity 8. PCGS graded Proof 65 Brown. CAC. PQ. The obverse is the regular dies of the half eagle, the reverse is also the regular dies of the half eagle, but not struck in gold, but instead on a copper planchet with a reeded edge. Nice brown toning with all the appeal of a gorgeous copper coin. There appears to be only two examples known of this rare pattern, and a bit of plate matching will show this fact using the handy photos on CoinFacts. This one has some scratches on the the plastic, and thus needs a new holder. Pop 1; the finest PRBN examples graded at both services. (PCGS # 62048) Estimated Value $12,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 666		1885 Pattern Eagle. Aluminum, reeded edge. Judd-1755. Pollock-1968. Rarity 8. PCGS graded Proof 66. The obverse is the regular dies, and the reverse is the regular dies but struck in aluminum with a reeded edge. Basically this is a normal 1885 Proof Gold Eagle, that is struck on a completely different planchet. There are only two examples known it appears, this one is the finest, and the other is a PR-65 Cameo graded by PCGS. The surfaces are amazing with classic faded light silver-gray typical of these early aluminum planchets. Incredibly rare and desirable! A lovely example. Pop 1; the finest example graded at both services. (PCGS # 62198) Estimated Value $12,500 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold