Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 116

June 1-3, 2020 Pre Long Beach Auction

Coronet Head Half Cents

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 15		1842 First Restrike Proof Breen 1-B R6+ PCGS graded PR65 Red & Brown. Reverse of 1856. Mellowed mint red delicately fading to light bluish steel brown. The fields are very reflective with deep mirrors on both sides. Apparently both sides, especially the reverse, were repolished to deepen the mirrors before striking this piece. There are a few very faint hairlines in the obverse fields and a microscopic rim nick at star 9. A gorgeous, very impressive proof half cent. Our grade is Proof-65+, the "plus" for the enhanced reflectivity. Weight 77.7 grains, apparently Breen's Series III. There is a wire rim from star 4 to star 10 and a similar wire rim over STATES OF AMERICA. Noyes photo #10253. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 finer in 66+RB. (PCGS #35355) . Estimated Value $12,000 - UP Ex Martin F. Kortjohn, Stack's 10/19/1979:582 ($3,500)-R. E. "Ted" Naftzger, Jr., Stack's (Auction '89) 7/7/1989:1518-R. Tettenhorst-Missouri Cabinet, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/26/2014:160. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 16		1842 Second Restrike Proof Breen 1-C R7- PCGS graded Proof-64 Brown. Glossy golden brown and light chocolate with splashes of steel toning at stars 1-3. The only notable mark is a curly struck-through line in the field over star 1 (caused by a tiny piece of lint on the die). The reverse is flawless. The fields are smooth and reflective but the mirrors are not deep. Our grade is Proof-60. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 1 finer in 66+. PCGS #35357. Estimated Value $4,500 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,600
Lot 17		1851 C-1 R1 PCGS graded MS64 Red. Lustrous bright mint red just starting to mellow on the highpoints. There are some microscopic specks of toning on both sides, none notable. The best identifying mark is a small struck-through line just right of the mouth (as struck). MDS. The repunching right of the second 1 is clear. Our grade is MS63+, very close to MS64. An impressive half cent. Estimated Value $1,250 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,160
Lot 18		1851 C-1 R1 MS63+. Lustrous bright mint red fading to light steel brown on the highpoints with at least 75% of the original mint color remaining. A small speck of fine reddish brown carbon in the field left of star 11 is the best identifying mark. There are some microscopic contact marks scattered over the obverse, mostly in the field before the portrait, but none of these marks is visible to the unaided eye. MDS. The repunching right of the base of the second 1 is sharp. Another very impressive 1851 half cent. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,260
Lot 19		1857 Breen 1-B (doubled T in CENT) R4 PCGS graded PR66 Brown. Reverse of 1856. Beautiful deep purple with underlying faded mint red covering a third of the reverse. The fields are nicely reflective with moderate to deep mirrors on both sides. This piece offers outstanding eye appeal, especially the obverse, and the designs are needle-sharp. The best identifying mark is a tiny spot of lighter blue steel toning left of star 3. Our grade is Proof-64+, very close to gem. Weight 83.8 grains. The attribution as Breen-2 is shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1, the finest in BN. (PCGS #1332) . Estimated Value $10,000 - UP Ex Howard Rounds Newcomb (valued by Newcomb at $5.00) 1935 (privately)-B. Max Mehl 1935 (privately)-Col. E. H. R. Green 6/8/1936-Green Estate (appraised by F. C. C. Boyd for the Estate at $1.00 on 8/9/1937) sold in April 1943 for $1.25-the Newman/Johnson partnership-Eric P. Newman-EPNNES November/December 1980-Missouri Cabinet, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/26/2014:227. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 20		Group of 8 Early Coppers. Includes 4 half cents dated 1803-1809 grading AG-Good, and 4 large cents dated 1794-1851 grading AG to VF. All have a readable date except for the 1794 cent. Inspection recommended. Lot of 8 coins. Estimated Value $200 - UP View details	Realized $271
Lot 21		Partial Sets of Half Cents & Two-Cent Pieces. Includes 23 Half Cents 1800-1856 with one of each date except for 1802, 1811, and 1854 grading Good toVF30 with an average grade of VG-Fine. Also a partial set of Two-Cent pieces, one of each date 1864-1871, grading Good to VF with an average grade of VG (total of eight Two-Cent pieces). A couple of the half cents are sharper with defects but all 31 coins have a clear date. All are housed in a single Wayte Raymond collection board. Inspection recommended. Lot of 31 pieces. Estimated Value $1,200 - UP View details	Realized $1,560
Lot 22		Group of 8 Early Coppers. Includes 2 half cents (1804 Plain 4 Stemless and 1807), and 6 large cents (3 dated 1798, 2 dated 1803, and an 1814 Plain 4). Grades are Fair to Fine with an average grade of AG. Most are sharper with defects. Lot of 8 coins. Estimated Value $200 - UP View details	Realized $312