Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 122

June 13-16 Pre-Long Beach Auction

Patterns

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1187		1852 Pattern Gold Dollar. Copper-nickel, plain edge. Judd-140. Pollock-167, Low Rarity 7. PCGS graded Proof 66. The obverse is a most simple design with U S A at the top (no periods) and at the base is the date 1852. The center perforation is large and round, with a raised lip on this side of the coin at the point of perforation. Natural tan to brown, with deepening traces of blue in areas. It is believed that this concept design was attempted to make the size of the Gold dollar a bit larger and less prone to bending, but the large perforation was not a pleasant addition for the eye to see. For the reverse the design includes seven pairs of leaves each pair with two berries on a short branch. These are not connected but form a circle. Heavy raised die lines are seen, and this appears to have been some kind of hastily prepared pattern. This one is the best seen of this rare pattern issue.Pop 1; the finest example graded at both services. (PCGS # 11589) Estimated Value $8,000 - 8,500 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1188		1858 Pattern Cent. Copper-nickel, plain edge. Judd-208. Pollock-253. Rarity 8. PCGS graded Proof 62. Eagle Eye Photo Seal. Light brown in color with a solid strike clean surfaces for the modest grade assigned. The obverse and reverse are the regular die as adopted for this series in 1859. A nice looking pattern cent (PCGS # 11885) Estimated Value $900 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,440
Lot 1189		1859 Pattern Half Dollar. Silver, reeded edge. Judd-245. Pollock-301. Low Rarity 6. NGC graded Proof 64. Lovely blue toning on both sides. The obverse has Liberty facing right with a leafy crown and a ribbon over her shoulder inscribed LIBERTY. The date is below and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA surrounds the periphery. For the reverse there is an eagle with a shield over his chest inscribed with a ribbon draped reading E PLURIBUS UNUN, below is HALF DOLLAR and around the upper portion again reads UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. The strike is a trifle soft on the reverse center, but the eye appeal is strong for the old blue and rose toning on both sides. Pop 2; 2 finer, 1 in 65, 1 in 66. (PCGS # 11988) Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,600 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,760
Lot 1190		1867 Pattern Five Cents. Copper, plain edge. Judd-573a. Pollock-647. Rarity 8. PCGS graded Proof 64 Brown. Boldly struck and wonderfully preserved, with all the eye appeal and surface quality one usually finds on full gem examples. The obverse is the regular dies of 1867, while the reverse is an entirely new concept design which is in no doubt reponse to the die cracks and breakages seen on the 1866 Rays nickels. Here we see a much less complex reverse design, in somewhat lower relief, which would allow the dies to strike up the designs with less pressure and hopefully fewer die cracks and failures. The center depicts a large 5, below is CENTS in small lettering. An open wreath surrounds, tied with a ribbon in a bow at the base, with 18 leaves in each branch and fruit. Deep brown toning, and most elegant in appearance. Pop 3; tied for the finest examples graded at both services. (PCGS # 60784) Estimated Value $8,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1191		1867 Pattern Quarter Dollar. Copper, reeded edge. Judd-590. Pollock-654. High Rarity 7. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red & Brown. CAC. Nice mint red with slow natural fading to teal and fiery gold in the fields. The strike is full and sharp, as expected for a Proof issue. This is the normal quarter dollar dies used to stirke a pattern, in this case in copper instead of silver. Only a modest number were struck in copper and survive, and this is tied for tops in the grading world. Exceptional quality and highly appealing. Pop 2; tied for the finest examples graded at both services. (PCGS # 70802) Estimated Value $6,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $7,800
Lot 1192		1869 Pattern Half Dollar. Silver, reeded edge. Judd-748. Pollock-831. Rarity 5. PCGS graded Proof 65. CAC. PQ. Wonderful blue toning on both sides of this lovely Standard Silver pattern issue. The surfaces are free of handling issues, and the mirror finish is intact in the fields as well as the frost on the devices. Pop 4; tied for the finest examples graded at PCGS. (PCGS # 60977) Estimated Value $2,500 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,000
Lot 1193		1872 Pattern Half Dollar. Copper, reeded edge. Judd-1201. Pollock-1341. Low Rarity 7. NGC graded Proof 67 Red & Brown. William Barber's Amazonian design. Both sides show vibrant original red mixed with nice rich brown toning. The obverse and reverse are well struck and nearly perfectly preserved, with no distracting spots or blemishes. Not only is this pattern issue quite rare, but it is one of the most beautiful designs and offers a compelling package when found in this superb gem proof grade. The obverse shows Liberty seated and facing left, her right arm extended and scratching the head of a standing eagle with wings outstretched, while her more than busy left arm is resting on a large shield and holding the hilt of a very large broad sword (in her inferior left hand/arm for both--preferring peace over war as her right hand relaxes the eagle). 13 stars surround the devices and the date 1872 is below. For the reverse the design includes the same eagle from the obverse, now facing left with open wings and standing while clutching three arrows in his right claw, while his raised left claw rests on a shield while holding an olive branch down across the shield, and a ribbon inscribed with our Motto IN GOD WE TRUST. The central devices are surrounded by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA with HALF DOL. below. It should be noted that on the other Amazonian patterns the olive branch over the shield was not used on the silver dollars or the quarters. A simply fantastic example of this coveted and sought after pattern issue in superlative condition. Pop 1; 2 finer, 1 in 67 RB Star, 1 in 67 RB Cameo Star. (PCGS # 71472) Estimated Value $40,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1194		1880 Pattern Metric Dollar. Copper, reeded edge. Judd-1646. Pollock-1846. Low Rarity 6. PCGS graded Proof 61 Brown. Toned with mottled copper hues mixed with traces of deeper green and brown on both sides. The surfaces are clean and attractive for the modest grade assigned. The obverse depicts the head of Liberty facing left, with a crown inscribed LIBERTY, date below and E PLURIBUS UNUM above in small letters, with stars flanking each side. For the reverse a large open agricultural wreath is found, with UNITED STATES OF AMERICAN above at the periphery, and HALF DOLLAR below. In a small enclosed ribbon above is DEO EST GLORIA. At the center is a small beaded circle which encloses the metallic content proposed for this coin if adopted, to wit 895.8 S[ilver] / 4.2 G[old] / 100 C[opper] and 25 GRAMS below. Historically significant, and yet another attempt to convert the United States to the logical Metric system, which apparently never got much farther than this pattern coin at the time. Pop 1; 3 finer for Proof Brown at PCGS, 1 in 63, 2 in 64. (PCGS # 62031) Estimated Value $3,500 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1195		1885 Pattern Eagle. Aluminum, reeded edge. Judd-1755. Pollock-1968. Rarity 8. PCGS graded Proof 66 Cameo. Boldly struck and mostly untoned with glorious contrast between the mirror fields and frosted devices. There are apparently only two of these that survived, likely intended for original sets of Aluminum off-metal proofs. The other is not quite as nice as this coin. These were struck with the regular dies from coinage, but in Aluminum instead of the normal gold planchets. One of the rarest pattern issues and instantly recognizable for its silver-white patina and near weightless planchet, espeically when compared to a gold flan! A lovely coin in every way. Pop 1; the finest example graded at both services. Estimated Value $20,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold