Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 122

June 13-16 Pre-Long Beach Auction

US Colonials

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1		1652 Massachusetts Pine Tree Shilling Noe-1 R2 NGC graded MS65. A Large Planchet variety with Pellets beside the trunk. Frosty light steel gray. Sharply struck a bit off center to the bottom affecting the top of only one letter in the legend. The only defect is a chip out of the rim at the bottom (as struck). Clear evidence of die clashing shows at MASA, as usual for this variety. The date and legends are bold (except for some weakness on MASA thanks to the die clashing). A premium example of this very popular early colonial issue. The attribution and weight (66.0 grains) are noted on the NGC label. NGC population 5; 4 finer: 2 in 65+, 2 in 67. Estimated Value $40,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2		1652 Massachusetts Pine Tree Threepence Noe-34 NGC graded MS63. Variety with Pellets beside the Tree. A beautiful example of this tough denomination, one of the sharpest seen. Frosty medium steel gray with lighter silvery gray on the highpoints and slightly darker bluish steel gray in protected areas. The obverse (tree side) is misaligned to the top, as usual on this variety, while the reverse is nicely centered on the planchet. The date and legends are quite bold except for the usual weakness at EN in ENGLAND due to earlier die clashing. No marks or planchet defects, essentially flawless. Superior to either of the examples in the Ford collection. A premium example of the type and variety, and it comes with a nice provenance. The attribution and Eliasberg provenance are noted on the NGC label. Weight 17.9 grains shown on the label as well. NGC population 2; tied for finest graded at both services. Estimated Value $15,000 - UP Ex Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection, Bowers & Merena 5/20/1996:4. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3		1741 Admiral Vernon Medal Betts-324 R5 NGC graded XF40. One of the CARTAGENA series of medals. Nicely struck on a choice planchet showing just a light touch of friction on the highest points of the devices. No notable marks or other defects. The surfaces are covered with a thin layer of natural oxidation and this looks like a piece that has rested untouched for a very long time. A proper brushing should bring out the underlying luster. The attribution and Eric P. Newman (EPNNES) provenance are noted on the NGC label. Estimated Value $100 - UP Eric P. Newman Collection-Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society, Heritage Auctions 5/17/2014:30742. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $276
Lot 4		1779 Rhode Island Ship Medal in Brass Betts-562 NGC graded MS61. Variety with VLUGTENDE removed and without a wreath below the ship. Sharply struck and perfectly centered on a smooth brass planchet. Frost shows through a thin layer of natural oxidation in the fields and the only defects are a some trivial stains, mostly hidden in the rigging on the large ship and at ME in AMERICA. The obverse (large ship side) is dark olive and steel while the reverse is slightly lighter with golden brass in some of the protected areas. A very nice example of this popular colonial issue that is listed in the "Colonial Issues" section of the "Redbook." The origins of this medal are uncertain but current research suggests they were struck circa 1780 and refer to two significant events in the US fight for independence. One side represents the Continental Army's withdrawal from Aquidneck Island in 1778 while surrounded by the British fleet commanded by Admiral Lord Richard Howe and the other side refers to the later withdrawal of Lord Howe's fleet from Narragansett Bay in 1779. While the place of manufacture and intended messages are uncertain, there is no doubt the piece depicts two very significant events in a conflict that changed the world. Estimated Value $2,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,060
Lot 5		1783 John Chalmers Annapolis Shilling with Short Worm Breen-1011 PCGS graded XF45. Attractive glossy medium steel gray. The surfaces are smooth and the only marks are a tiny pinprick midway between the feet of the two birds and a microscopic planchet lamination near the dentils at AP in ANNAPOLIS (as struck). Nicely struck slightly off center to K-4.5. The date and legends are all strong (these shillings often come with weakly struck areas). A very nice example of this historic early American coinage. These were struck by John Chalmers, a silversmith in Annapolis, Maryland, to help alleviate the shortage of acceptable silver coins in the area. The "short worm" version is slightly more common than the "long worm" type, but both are quite rare. PCGS population 9; 7 finer: 3 in 50, 2 in 53, 2 in 55. PCGS #596. Estimated Value $7,500 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 6		1787 Massachusetts Half Cent Ryder 4-C R2 PCGS graded MS65+ Brown. Lustrous steel brown and light chocolate with puffs of olive brown toning in the field right of the Indian. Sharply struck and the only defect is a small planchet flake at the Indian's waist (as struck). A superb example of a Massachusetts half cent, a perfect candidate for the finest type set. PCGS population 1; 5 finer in 66 at PCGS. PCGS #296. Estimated Value $4,500 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 7		1788 Massachusetts Cent Ryder 6-N R2+ VG10. A variety without a period following MASSACHUSETTS. Glossy tan and light brown. Smooth and attractive, just worn. The only notable mark is a tiny planchet fissure at the rim above the Indian. The date and legends are all strong. Estimated Value $100 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $204
Lot 8		Trio of Colonial Coppers. Includes 1786 Connecticut Miller 5.10-L R6- VG10 with a clear date and devices and the reverse rotated 75 degrees clockwise, 1787 Nova Eborac with figure seated left VG7, and a 1775 counterfeit British halfpenny AG3, All have a clear date. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $200 - UP View details	Realized $276
Lot 9		1787 Connecticut Miller 32.2-X.4 R5+ Draped Bust Left F12. Glossy medium brown and chocolate. The surfaces are smooth and void of any notable defects, just worn. Late die state with obvious die clashmarks before the chin and a small but clearly defined rim cud break right of the date. The date is complete and strong. Estimated Value $100 - UP Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/24/2007:2000-The RES Collection (lot ticket included). View details	Realized $216
Lot 10		1788 Connecticut Miller 16.2-O R5 Draped Bust Left with INDL ET LIB F12. A Tab Double Strike. Slightly sharper but covered with fine roughness. No verdigris or notable contact marks, just moderate wear on the devices. The date is complete and the INDL error is clear. Double struck with the second impression about 90% off center to K-6.5 leaving a tab of additional dentils on both sides. A tough variety and a neat error. Weight 118.3 grains. Estimated Value $100 - UP Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 6/2/2013:83-The RES Collection (lot ticket included). View details	Realized $192
Lot 11		1788 Connecticut Miller 16.4-L.2 R5+ Draped Bust Left VG10. Off Center. An INDE ET LIB variety. Glossy medium chocolate brown and steel blending to darker chocolate and olive brown in protected areas. No corrosion or verdigris, and the only marks are a few shallow planchet chips on the rim behind the seated figure on the reverse. Very late die state, the latest seen, with a massive die crack across the reverse plus an additional crack arcing down through the shield to the rim. A much later die state than seen in the Perkins or Ford collections. These dies were worn out. Struck slightly off center to K-4 leaving the date and parts of the legends off the planchet. The dies were in medal alignment, head-to-head rather than the normal head-to-foot orientation. Weight 116.2 grains. Estimated Value $100 - UP Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/25/2015:38-The RES Collection (lot ticket included). View details	Realized $264
Lot 12		1787 Nova Eborac (New York) NGC graded MS65 Brown. Type with the Seated Figure Facing Right. Superb lustrous olive brown and chocolate with very faded red showing in some of the protected areas, mostly on the obverse. The surfaces are flawless and the eye appeal of this piece is spectacular for a colonial copper. Struck slightly off center to K-3 leaving the upper part of some legends off the planchet but the date and remainder of the legends are strong. This is the plate coin for the type in the "Redbook." A candidate for the finest collection of early US coppers. NGC population 2; tied for finest graded at both services. Estimated Value $7,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 13		(1792-4) Kentucky Cent with Lettered Edge Breen-1156, W-8810 PCGS graded MS63 RED. Lustrous mellowed red fading to light bluish steel with about 70% of the planchet retaining mint color. The only defects are some very tiny planchet fissures in the fields on the obverse (scroll side), but you need a glass to see them. Usual die state for the variety with a fine die crack that meanders through the scroll. Struck with a lettered "LANCASTER" edge, and this feature is noted on the PCGS label. A premium example of this popular copper that was used in Colonial America. PCGS population 8; tied for finest RD at PCGS. PCGS #625. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 14		Trio of Colonial Coppers. Includes 1723 Woods Hibernia Halfpenny Martin 4.5-Fa.4 R4 VF20, 1787 Connecticut Miller 37.8-k.2 R5 Draped Bust Left with a rotated reverse VG7, and 1787 Nova Eborac with Seated Figure Right F12 net VG8 for granularity. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $200 - UP From the RES Collection. View details	Realized $276