Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 133

Pre Long beach

Olympic Medals

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2662		Greece. Olympic Games VIP and Elite Athlete's Gilt Copper Medal, 1896 from the First Olympiad in Athens. Gad-2. 50 mm. By N. Lytras and W. Pittner. Gifted to prominent officials and elite athletes from this historic Olympiad Participation medal for the Games of the First Olympiad in Athens. The design is also the same for the bronze participation medals issued but the gilt copper version are far more scarce. Nike, winged goddess of victory, seated with rising phoenix Acropolis in background. Reverse; Laurel surrounds 5-line Greek Olympic inscription. Pop 1; Only One graded by PCGS. PCGS graded Specimen 63. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,620
Lot 2663		Greece. Olympic Games Participant's Bronze Medal, 1896. Gad-2. 50 mm. By N. Lytras and W. Pittner. Issued for the Games to all participants of the First Olympiad in Athens. Spectacular design of Nike seated with a rising phoenix with the Acropolis in background. Reverse; Laurel surrounds 5-line Greek Olympic inscription. Pop 2; Tied for Finest graded. Only 3 examples graded by PCGS. PCGS graded Specimen 65. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,200
Lot 2664		Greece. Olympic Games Participant's Bronze Medal, 1896. Gad-2. 50 mm. By N. Lytras and W. Pittner. Issued for the Games of the First Olympiad in Athens. Nike seated with rising phoenix with the Acropolis in background. Reverse; Laurel surrounds 5-line Greek Olympic inscription. Pop 2; Tied for Finest graded. Only 3 examples graded by PCGS. PCGS graded Specimen 65. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,200
Lot 2665		France. Universal Exposition, Paris Silvered Bronze Medal, 1900. Gad 3. 36 x 51 mm. By O. Roty. Winged genius takes a flaming torch from a seated female figure. Reverse; View of Paris street and Olympic stadium, floral wreath through the sky above. Unnamed, but as given to Judges and Referees. Pop 3; finest graded at PCGS. Only 6 examples graded by PCGS. Specimen 63. Estimated Value $100 - 150 Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $312
Lot 2666		France. Universal Exposition, Paris Silvered Bronze Medal, 1900. Gad 3. 36 x 51 mm. By O. Roty. Winged genius takes a flaming torch from a seated female figure. Reverse; View of Paris street and Olympic stadium, floral wreath through the sky above. Unnamed, but as given to Judges and Referees. Pop 3; finest graded at PCGS. Only 6 examples graded by PCGS. Specimen 62. Estimated Value $100 - 150 Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $264
Lot 2667		France. Universal Exposition, Paris Silvered Bronze Medal, 1900. Gad 3. 36 x 51 mm. By O. Roty. Winged genius takes a flaming torch from a seated female figure. Reverse; View of Paris street and Olympic stadium, floral wreath through the sky above. Unnamed, but as given to Judges and Referees. Pop 3; finest graded at PCGS. Only 6 examples graded by PCGS. PCGS graded Specimen 62. Estimated Value $100 - 150 Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $336
Lot 2668		France. Olympic Games/ Exposition Paris Silver Medal, 1900. Maier 157. 41 x 59 mm. By Frederic de Vernon. Victory holding bundle of olive sprays over the city of Paris. Reverse; Athlete three quarters left standing victorious at Olympia, holding laurel wreath. Pop 1; finest example at PCGS. Only 2 graded at PCGS. PCGS graded MS-63. Estimated Value $400 - 500 Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $780
Lot 2669		France. Olympic Games Medal, 1900. Maier-79; Gad-4. Bronze. 63 mm. By J.C. Chaplain. Prize Medal for the Universal Exposition and Olympic Games in Paris. Female figure of Victory carries Industry, bearing a torch, the Exposition site below, panel at bottom with the recipient's name H. Pelegrin. Reverse; Capped head of Marianne to right. Pop 4; 3 finer, 2 in MS-64, 1 in MS-65 at PCGS. PCGS graded MS-63. Estimated Value $100 - 150 Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $540
Lot 2670		United States Olympic Games St. Louis Participation Award Medal, 1904. Bronze. Octagon 40 mm. By Dieges & Clust NY (New York). The 1904 St. Louis Summer Olympic Games were held in conjunction with the 1904 World's Fair/ Exposition. Obv. Male athlete. Reverse; Legend "1803, Universal Exposition Commemorating the Olympic Games, 1904, Physical Culture Department, Frederick J. V. Skiff, Director of Exhibits," encircled by ivy leaves with the shield emblems of St. Louis, France, and the United States. Very Rare. Pop 1; Only One example graded by PCGS. PCGS graded Genuine Specimen Uncirculated Detail (Cleaned). Estimated Value $9,000 - UP Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $8,400
Lot 2671		United States. Louisiana Purchase Exposition Square Bronze Medal, 1904. H-30-50. 67 x 67 mm. Plain edge. By Adolph A. Weinman, designer of the Mercury Dime and the Walking Liberty Half. Obv. America and Louisiana standing facing with .VNIVERSAL.EXPOSITION SAINT.LOVIS.VNITED.STATES.OF.AMERICA. around and .M.C.M.IV. below. Reverse; Eagle standing with wings outstretched on plaquette inscribed .SILVER.MEDAL. / .LOVISIANA.PVRCHASE. / .EXPOSITION. with dolphins below. Pop 1; Finest Example at PCGS. PCGS graded Specimen 63. Estimated Value $350 - 400 Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $432
Lot 2672		Louisiana Purchase Exposition Square Bronze Medal, 1904. H-30-50. 67 x 67 mm. Plain edge. By Adolph A. Weinman, designer of the Mercury Dime and the Walking Liberty Half. Obv. America and Louisiana standing facing with .VNIVERSAL.EXPOSITION SAINT.LOVIS.VNITED.STATES.OF.AMERICA. around and .M.C.M.IV. below. Reverse; Eagle standing with wings outstretched on plaquette inscribed .SILVER.MEDAL. / .LOVISIANA.PVRCHASE. / .EXPOSITION. with dolphins below. Pop 2; Only 1 finer in SP-63 at PCGS. PCGS graded Specimen 62. Estimated Value $300 - 350 Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $312
Lot 2673		1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition Official Souvenir Bronze Medal. Lightly toned. Uncirculated. Estimated Value $60 - 70 Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $84
Lot 2674		United States. Louisiana Purchase Exposition Triangle Bronze Medal, 1904. H-30-70.71 mm. Plain edge. By Adolph A. Weinman. Obv. America and Louisiana standing facing with .VNIVERSAL.EXPOSITION SAINT.LOVIS.VNITED.STATES.OF.AMERICA. around and .M.C.M.IV. below, with three small medallions in the angles inscribed "US", "UN", and with a fleur-de-lis. Reverse; Eagle standing with wings outstretched on plaquette inscribed .SILVER.MEDAL. / .LOVISIANA.PVRCHASE. / .EXPOSITION, with scallop shell below and two facing dolphins at bottom, with three small medallions in angles as on obverse. About Uncirculated. Estimated Value $200 - 250 Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $384
Lot 2675		United States. Louisiana Purchase Exposition Triangle Bronze Medal, 1904. H-30-70.71 mm. Plain edge. By Adolph A. Weinman. Obv. America and Louisiana standing facing with .VNIVERSAL.EXPOSITION SAINT.LOVIS.VNITED.STATES.OF.AMERICA. around and .M.C.M.IV. below, with three small medallions in the angles inscribed "US", "UN", and with a fleur-de-lis. Reverse; Eagle standing with wings outstretched on plaquette inscribed .SILVER.MEDAL. / .LOVISIANA.PVRCHASE. / .EXPOSITION, with scallop shell below and two facing dolphins at bottom, with three small medallions in angles as on obverse. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 200 Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $360
Lot 2676		United States. Louisiana Purchase Exposition Triangle Silvered Medal, 1904. H-30-70.71 mm. Plain edge. By Adolph A. Weinman. Obv. America and Louisiana standing facing with .VNIVERSAL.EXPOSITION SAINT.LOVIS.VNITED.STATES.OF.AMERICA. around and .M.C.M.IV. below, with three small medallions in the angles inscribed "US", "UN", and with a fleur-de-lis. Reverse; Eagle standing with wings outstretched on plaquette inscribed .SILVER.MEDAL. / .LOVISIANA.PVRCHASE. / .EXPOSITION, with scallop shell below and two facing dolphins at bottom, with three small medallions in angles as on obverse. PCGS graded Genuine About Uncirculated About Uncirculated Detail (Mounted with loop). Estimated Value $100 - 150 Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $300
Lot 2677		Greece. Olympic Games Athens 10th Anniversary Participant's Gilt Copper Medal, 1906. GV-56.2. 50 mm. By N. Lytras and W. Pittner, Vienna, unsigned. Hellas with phoenix rising from flames, Acropolis in the background. Reverse; Legend in wreath and date 1906 within wreath. Pop 1; Only 2 examples graded by PCGS. Finest Grade. PCGS graded Specimen 64. Estimated Value $600 - UP Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $840
Lot 2678		Greece. Olympic Games Athens 10th Anniversary Participant's Medal, 1906. GV-56.2. Gilt Copper. 50 mm. By N. Lytras and W. Pittner, Vienna. Hellas with phoenix rising from flames, Acropolis in the background. Reverse; Legend in wreath and date 1906 soldered over the old 1896 plaque within wreath. The 1906 medals were manufactured from unused 1896 Athens Olympics participants medals. Pop 1; Only 2 examples graded by PCGS. One finer in SP-64. PCGS graded Specimen 62. Estimated Value $500 - 550 Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $840
Lot 2679		Greece. Olympic Games Athens 10th Anniversary Participant's Medal, 1906. GV-56.2. Copper. 50 mm. By N. Lytras and W. Pittner, Vienna. Hellas with phoenix rising from flames, Acropolis in the background. Reverse; Legend in wreath and date 1906 soldered over the old 1896 plaque within wreath. The 1906 medals were manufactured from unused 1896 Athens Olympics participants medals. Pop 1; Only 1 example graded by PCGS. PCGS graded Specimen 63 Brown. Estimated Value $500 - UP Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $720
Lot 2680		Greece. Olympic Games Athens 10th Anniversary Participant's Silver Medal, 1906. GV-56.2. Silver. 50 mm. By N. Lytras and W. Pittner, Vienna. Nike with phoenix rising from flames, Acropolis in the background. Reverse; Legend in wreath and date 1906 soldered over the old 1896 plaque within wreath. The 1906 medals were manufactured from unused 1896 Athens Olympics participants medals. Pop 1; Only 1 graded by PCGS. PCGS graded Genuine About Uncirculated Detail (Rim Damage). Estimated Value $400 - UP Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $660
Lot 2681		Greece. Olympic Games Athens 10th Anniversary Participant's Bronze Medal, 1906. GV-56.2. 50 mm. By N. Lytras and W. Pittner, Vienna. Nike, winged goddess of victory, having a seated phoenix rising from flames with the Acropolis in the background. Reverse; Legend in wreath and date 1906 within wreath. Pop 1; Only one graded at PCGS. PCGS graded Specimen Uncirculated Detail (Scratch). Estimated Value $300 - UP Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $600
Lot 2682		Great Britain. London Olympic Games Participant Medal, 1908. Eimer-1904; BHM-3963. Silvered Bronze Medal. 50 mm. By B. Mackennel. Fame standing upon a globe, facing right, with trumpet and palm branch. Reverse; A quadriga advancing left, driven by two standing figures. Scarce. PCGS graded MS-64. Estimated Value $800 - UP Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $810
Lot 2683		Sweden. Olympic Games Participant Medal, 1912. Struck in copper. 51 mm. plain edge. By B. Mackenal & E. Lindberg and issued by Vaughtons in Birmingham. For the Summer Games (V Olympiad) in Stockholm. Two victorious athletes in quadriga. Reverse; Zeus seated atop a column, view of Stockholm behind. Pop 1; Only 1 example graded at PCGS. Rarer than white metal striking. PCGS graded Specimen 63 Brown. Estimated Value $400 - UP Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $769
Lot 2684		Sweden. Olympic Games Stockholm White Medal Participants Medal, 1912. GV.66.2. 51 mm. By E. Lindberg and B. Mackennal for Sporrong. Zeus seated atop a column holding Victory, view of Stockholm behind. Reverse; Two victorious athletes in quadriga. Pop 1; Only 2 examples graded by PCGS. One finer in SP-63. PCGS graded Specimen 62. Estimated Value $300 - UP Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $600
Lot 2685		Germany. Berlin Stadium Games Iron Medal, 1916. 84 mm. Struck in Iron. Unsigned. Viktor V. Podielski Fe. Bust Right. The 1916 Olympic Games were due to be held in Berlin, but was canceled due to World War I. Pop 1; Only One Example graded by PCGS. PCGS graded Specimen 66. Estimated Value $500 - UP Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2686		German States: Prussia. Olympic Award Medal (1916). Wurzbach-9712; Gad-1. Bronze. 50 mm. Obverse; Wilhelm II. Reverse; Olympic committee award medal for the 1916 Olympic games which did not take palace. PCGS graded Uncirculated Detail (Cleaned). Estimated Value $150 - UP Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $192
Lot 2687		France. Paris Olympic Games Participation Medal, 1924. GV-79.2. Bronze. 55 mm. By R. Benard. Winged figure crowns athlete. Reverse; View of Paris above inscription VIiie OLYMPIADE / PARIS / 1924. Only 2 Graded by PCGS. PCGS graded Specimen Uncirculated Detail (Scratch). Estimated Value $250 - 300 Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $552
Lot 2688		Netherlands. Olympic Games Amsterdam Bronze Participation Medal, 1928. Winter-60. 55 mm. unsigned (by J. C. Wienecke). Naked male and female athletes stand on podium, holding a torch over the Olympic flame. Reverse; Nike over Marathon Tower, stadium and flags, shield of Amsterdam between two hemispheres. PCGS graded Genuine Specimen About Uncirculated Detail (Environmental Damage). Estimated Value $200 - 250 Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $360
Lot 2689		Vienna Sporting Participation Medal dated 1933. Bronze. 40 mm. By Sepp Eichberger. Possibly issued for the I.O.C. Olympic meeting in Vienna in June of 1933 for the 1936 games. Uncirculated. Estimated Value $100 - UP Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2690		Germany Third Reich. Historic Olympic Games in Berlin; Cast Bronze Participant's Medal, 1936. GV-99.2. Cast Bronze. 70 mm. By Otto Placzek. From the historic Berlin 1936 games, where Jesse Owens worn four gold medals in track, a stunning art-deco design of five athletes representing the five continents, pulling the ropes of the Olympic Bell.Reverse; Bell decorated with eagles holding Olympic rings in claws. Pop 1; Only One example graded by PCGS. Specimen 63. Estimated Value $250 - UP Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $432
Lot 2691		Germany Third Reich. Olympic Games Berlin Silver Medal, 1936. 36 mm. By K. Roth for the Bavarian Hauptmünzamt. Standing robed female holding spray and wreath. Reverse; Prussian eagle on bell. Pop 2; 9 finer at PCGS, 3 in 63, 3 in 64, 3 in 65. PCGS graded Specimen 62. Estimated Value $100 - 150 Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $204
Lot 2692		Great Britain. London Olympic Games Participant Medal, 1948. Eimer-2076; BHM-4422. Bronze. 51 mm. By Sir Bertram Mackennal. Stylized view of the Houses of Parliament, XIV OLYMPIAD LONDON above the Olympic Rings. Reverse; Quadriga advancing left driven by Fame and Victory. Pop 1; only one example graded by PCGS. PCGS graded Specimen 64. Estimated Value $300 - 400 Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $456
Lot 2693		Russia. Participation Olympic Medal (1980). Bronze. 60 mm. Enamel CCCP in red. Engraving on blank reverse. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $100 - UP Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $60
Lot 2694		Worldwide. Pair of Medieval Deniers: France-Vienne. Silver Denier. Archbishops. XII Century AD. Profile bust of St. Maurice/cross. Roberts-5045; PdA 4828; Hungary. Silver Denar. Ludwig I, 1342-1382. Bust of Saracen left. Rev. Cross. Lot of 2 coins. Very Fine. Estimated Value $60 - 80 Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $54
Lot 2695		Worldwide. Miscellaneous Lot of Medals: Includes: France. René Descartes, French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist, medal by Galle 1819, France. Commemorative Medal, Ballooning:the Montgolfier Brothers, First Demonstration Flight of a Hydrogen Balloon, from the Champ de Mars, copper medal, 1783 (Modern Restrike); Seoul-South Korea. 1988 XXIV Olympic Games Brass medal; Sweden, Stockholm Olympics, 1912, Medal, Participants medal. by. E. Lindberg/B. Mackennal. Modern Private issue. Lot of 4 Medals. Estimated Value $75 - 100 Ex The David Karpeles Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $192
Lot 2696		Worldwide. Certified Lot: Cuba. Peso, 1953. KM-29. ANACS graded MS 62; India-British. Rupee, 1835-C. SW-1.39. PCGS XF Detail (Cleaned); 1903C SW-7.15. PCGS AU Detail (Cleaned); 1904-B SW-7.25. PCGS Unc Detail (Cleaned). Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value $100 - 125 View details	Realized $120
Lot 2697		Worldwide. Miscellaneous World Lot: Includes silver world crowns (16 pieces) and minors (33 pieces). A few slightly better items. Careful examination recommended. Sold as is, no returns. Lot of 49 coins. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details	Realized $900
Lot 2698		Worldwide. Miscellaneous: Hong Kong and Straits Settlement. 5 Cents (6); 10 Cents (1). Low grade. Sold as is, no returns. Lot of 7 coins. Estimated Value $20 - 30 View details	Realized $18
Lot 2699		Worldwide. Miscellaneous World Lot: Lot includes: China. Dollar,Year 9 (1920). LM-77; Y-329.6. Damaged; Cash Copper (c.1895-1910, 29 pieces, several with corrosion). plus a mix of world with some silver items. Careful examination recommended. Sold as is, no returns. Estimated Value $200 - UP View details	Realized $252
Lot 2700		Worldwide. Miscellaneous lot of World Minors: Copper and Copper-Nickel. A few slightly better or more interesting pieces included. Careful examination recommended. Sold as is, no returns. Estimated Value $75 - 100 View details	Realized $120
Lot 2701		Worldwide. Trio of Certified World Minors: French Indo China. 20 Cents, 1937. KM-17.2. NGC MS-64; Palestine. 10 Mils, 1937. KM-4. NGC MS-61; Sweden. 2 Kronor, 1937. KM-787. NGC MS-63. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $100 - 150 View details	Realized $144
Lot 2702		Worldwide. Miscellaneous Lot: Great Britain. Maundy 2 Pence and 4 Pence, 1888; Hungary. 5 Korona, 1907. KM-489. Restrike; Slovakia. 5 Halierov, 1942. KM-8 and 20 Halierov, 1942. KM-4. Nice lot. Lot of 5 coins. Almost Uncirculated to Uncirculated. Estimated Value $150 - 200 View details	Realized $252
Lot 2703		Worldwide. Interesting Lot of World Crowns, Minors, Tokens & Medals, Currency, Ect. Includes (4) Small World Gold Coins (Persian (3) and 1 Papal States holed); Several silver crowns and minors. Hundreds of world minors and miscellaneous stuff. We strongly suggest careful examination. Sold as is, no returns. Estimated Value $2,000 - UP View details	Realized $2,880
Lot 2704		Worldwide. Small lot of Modern Silver Crowns (3) and Minors (6): Austrian and French. Sold as is, no returns. Lot of 9 coins. Almost Uncirculated to Uncirculated. Estimated Value $100 - 125 View details	Realized $156
Lot 2705		Worldwide. Miscellaneous of World Silver Minors: Approximately 16 ounces of various fineness. Sold as is, no returns. Estimated Value $250 - UP View details	Realized $360
Lot 2706		Worldwide. Assortment of Modern Issues: Coins, Mint Sets, Medals, etc. Sold as is, no returns. Estimated Value $100 - 150 View details	Realized $192
Lot 2707		The Briefcase Lot: US and Foreign Coins in Coin Albums and Sleeves. Mostly common US and Foreign coins well kept in a large briefcase (not included). Some US Silver coins, worthy of preview. Estimated Value $200 - UP View details	Realized $2,280