Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 133

Pre Long beach

Solid Serial Numbers

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 27		Fr. 229 $1 1899 SC Serial #V1111111. This beautiful $1 1899 Silver Certificate Fr. 229 sold serial number V1111111 has been graded PMG 40 EPQ Extra Fine. It has become more and more difficult to find Extra Fine large size notes that still carry the EPQ designation. This gorgeous note faces up more like a 55. Solid 1's on a $1 bill from 1899. A must have piece for any serial fancy number collector. Estimated Value $4,000 - 8,000 We've seen some amazing auction results in 2022 for eight digit solid serial numbered $1 1899 Black Eagles. The Z99999999Z sold for $90,000 last year. While we don't expect this note will bring a price in that neighborhood, we note that result as a reflection of how strong the market has become for fancy serial numbered large size type notes. This is a seven digit solid serial number bearing seven 1111111s in a row. Our estimate is likely far too low considering the rarity of this note. We do want to give all bidders a chance to land this wonderful piece of history and have chose to open the bidding at an exceptionally low level. Its last sale was on eBay back in 1-9-2018 at $3200. We expect a far stronger result today, five years later. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,840
Lot 28		$1 FRN 1999 C11111111B. $1 1999 FRN Serial Number C11111111B graded PCGS 64 Very Choice New. This is a striking note with exceptionally bold inks, both green and black. The image just jumps off of the note. Estimated Value $2,400 - 4,500 The demand for solid serial numbered notes, both small and large size has absolutely gone wild over the past four years. Multiple new bidders have entered the marketplace and are willing to pay prices that continue to break records. If you doubt this, check the auction results we've included in the preface of this sale. These bid results are consistent with auction appearances of solid serial numbered banknotes at other auction houses in 2022. Solid #11111111 one 1 dollar bill always brings out the competition. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,560
Lot 29		Solid Serial #11111111. This $20 1999 Federal Reserve Note serial #BF11111111C has been graded PMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated. It is bright and fresh and so appealing. Everyone seems to want solid serial #11111111 and this is a terrific example. Estimated Value $2,500 - 4,500 This lot and the next offers you the opportunity to complete set of notes from 11111110 through 11111119, all in Gem Uncirculated conditions, all from the same series and same block letters. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,920
Lot 30		$20 11111110 - 11111119. All nine notes in this run have been graded PMG 65 EPQ Gem Unc: BF11111110C, BF11111112C, BF11111113C, BF11111114C, BF11111115C, BF11111116C, BF11111116C, BF11111117C, BF11111118C, BF11111119C. Estimated Value $1,000 - 2,000 Creating this ten note set, with the note listed above, makes an ideal set for professional framing. If these notes were raw and you wanted them graded today you would spend about $450 to have them graded. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $810
Lot 31		Very Choice New $1 L22222222N. This is one of five notes, all from 1999 all with solid twos in the serial number. This first note is a $1 1999 FRN L22222222N graded PCGS 64 PPQ and comes from the James W. "Billy" Key collection. Estimated Value $2,000 - 4,000 Five years ago this note might have realized $1000 at auction. Don't be surprised to see it sell for $2000 to $3000 in today's sale. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 32		Gem Unc $1 1999 L22222222Q. This is a lovely match to the four other solid serial #22222222s featured in today's auction. This note has been graded PMG 65 EPQ Gem Unc. Estimated Value $2,000 - 4,000 This great banknote came from the Mel Wilmore Collection sold nine years ago by Lyn Knight. At that time a solid serial number 22222222 selling above $1000 was considered to have done well. Today this note would be reasonably priced today at double that price. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,560
Lot 33		Gem Unc+ $10 1999 BD22222222A. PMG has awarded this $10 1999 FRN BD22222222A a grade of 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated. The embossing is cavernous and the ink just jumps off the note. Estimated Value $2,200 - 4,400 As we stated in the preface to this sale, a coin that earns a grade of 66 or 67 can bring multiples of what a 65 will bring at auction. In the case of special serial numbers, this is unlikely because collectors realize what they are buying is most dependent upon the serial number rather than the technical grade. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,800
Lot 34		PMG 64EPQ $10 BG22222222B. Bold, bright and well inked, this $10 1999 FRN BG22222222B has been graded PMG 64 EPQ Choice Uncirculated. Estimated Value $2,000 - 4,000 The B-B letters bracketing the serial numbers add a bit of appeal to this already attractive banknote. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,620
Lot 35		Solid serial #BB22222222E printed on the #2 district. A wonderful note with solid serial #22222222 printed on the "B" #2 district. This is a $20 1999 BB22222222E graded PCGS 65 PPQ. Why this note isn't sitting in a 66 or 67 holder is puzzling. Estimated Value $2,400 - 4,800 Any banknote whose solid serial number has been printed on the same district enables it to bring a premium in the marketplace. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,860
Lot 36		$1 SC from 1935A B33333333C PMG 66 EPQ. PMG has graded this beauty 66 EPQ Gem Unc and it is real joy to look at. Three years ago you might be able to buy this note for $2000, but today we expect it will hammer at $3500 or more. $1 1935 Silver Certificate serial #B33333333C. Estimated Value $3,000 - 6,000 Silver Certificate solids used to show up with some regularity. That's not the case any more. We are delighted to feature several in today's Black Horse Collection. The vast majority of uncirculated Silver Cert solids are residing in 63 or 64 holders. This beauty sits in a 66EPQ holder, which is no small accomplishment. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,400
Lot 37		1935C $1 Silver Cert M33333333E. This $1 1935C Silver Certificate M33333333E has been graded PCGS 63 PPQ Choice New. It is in our opinion superior for the grade. Estimated Value $2,500 - 5,000 We just love these Silver Certificates with solid serial numbers. The BEP will never print them again, and there never seems to be a sufficient supply to satisfy all of the collectors who want to buy them. What were only a few years ago, notes like this selling for $1200, now realize double to triple that number at auction in 2022. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,920
Lot 38		100 note Gem FRN pack F33333301H to F33333400H. You are looking at a Gem Crisp Uncirculated pack of 100 notes put away two decades ago. None of the notes have been graded but all are as fresh as they day they were printed and are very well centered. The top note is a $1 1999 FRN F33333301N and the bottom note is F33333400N. Naturally the solid serial number F33333333N is inside this terrific pack. Estimated Value $2,800 - 5,000 Most folks that locate a solid serial number pack, break it up and sell it as three or four separate lots: 1) XXXXXXXX, 2) 9 notes XXXXXXXA's 3) 9 notes XXXXXXAX's and 4) 8 notes XXXXXXAA. This is one of two opportunities in The Black Horse Collection auction to obtain two solid serial numbered packs. Inside you'll find: F33333333N, 9 note set F33333330N - F33333339N, 9 note set F33333303N - F33333393N and F33333311N - F33333399N, all in pristine condition. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,840
Lot 39		$1 Silver Certificate solid serial #44444444. PCGS has graded this $1 1935E SC 62 New, but it sure looks a grade or two better. This $1 1935E Silver Certificate bears the serial number F44444444H and it looks as fresh as the day it was printed. Estimated Value $2,200 - 4,000 We remind bidders that when you are pursuing the rarest of special serial numbered notes, and that the price difference between a CU and Gem CU can be relatively minimal. As wise collectors realizeâ€�.you are buying the serial number, not the technical grade. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,500
Lot 40		$1 1995 FRN B44444444A PMG 65 EPQ. Here's a note whose ink just jumps off the image. This $1 1995 Federal Reserve Note Serial Number B44444444A has been graded PMG 65 EPQ and it is a real beauty. Estimated Value $2,000 - 4,000 This note has so much going for it. Collectors love the "A" suffix letter. The centering is well above average both front and back, and the printing is crystal clear. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,500
Lot 41		$5 FRN D44444444B. From the James W. "Billy" Key Collection, this attractive, decently centered $5 1985 FRN #D44444444B has been graded PCGS 64 PPQ Very Choice New. We see it as a candidate for a 65 grade. Estimated Value $2,200 - 4,400 District matching serial numbers, like this note, always bring a premium over the same serial number printed on a random set of block letters. Solid 4's printed on the #4 district. This discontinued, small head design will never be printed again, so we suggest you salt this beauty away. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 42		Ultra Rare $10 1934 era solid serial #44444444. A well preserved $10 1934A Federal Reserve Note bearing the solid serial number C44444444A has been graded PMG 55 EPQ About Uncirculated. This note's rarity is simply off the charts. While there is never enough supply of small head notes to go around, 1934 FRN small heads are in a different rarity league than the 1963 to 1995 issues. Estimated Value $5,000 - 10,000 The Baeder census shows a total of only 12 1934 era $5, $10, $20 solid serial numbers combined for all denominations $5 - $100. (There are Zero known $50 and Zero known $100 1934 era solid serial numbers.) Considering that there are over 1000 1963 - 1995 FRN solid serial numbers known, this gives you an idea of how rare this note is. Don't under-estimate just how scarce this spectacular piece is. We are of the opinion that this note should bring $10,000 or more, due to how rare it is. We'll start the opening bid very low to allow everyone to have a chance to snag this wonderful note for their collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,320
Lot 43		Ex. Billy Key $20 1988A FRN G44444444F. PCGS has graded this well centered note as a 65 PPQ Gem New banknote. This $20 1988A FRN G44444444F will please even the most refined collector. Estimated Value $2,000 - 4,000 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,620
Lot 44		Fr. 225 Black Eagle Serial #Y555Y. This is a knockout, good-looking $1 1899 Black Eagle Silver Certificate Fr. 225, graded PMG 65 EPQ Gem Unc. It bears the solid serial number Y555Y. We just love the matched prefix-suffix letters Y-Y on this Gem Uncirculated piece. Estimated Value $1,600 - 3,200 PMG notes on the back of the holder: "Exceptional Paper Quality, Great Embossing". For the grade this is one superlative piece. Three and four digit solid serial numbered Black Eagles, as recently as 2017 were expected to bring $800 to $1100 at auction. We expect today's hammer will be in the neighborhood of more than double that. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,100
Lot 45		Gem CU Solid Serial #K5555555K $1 1899 SC. Spectacular $1 1899 Silver Certificate Serial K5555555K Fr. 232 graded PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated. This seven digit solid serial number is simply gorgeous and will be an important holding in any special serial number collection. Estimated Value $5,000 - 10,000 This is an exceptionally high grade for a fancy serial numbered black eagle. Most uncirculated examples we have seen are in 62 to 64 holders; as excellent margins on Black Eagles as far less plentiful than other Large Size Type Notes. The Track & Price census does not list an auction result for this note. The Gengerke census offers only this information on this specific note: New Netherlands Coin Co. 3/27/1973: Lot 203. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,600
Lot 46		Superb Gem Unc $20 FRN 55555555. PMG has graded this fantastic $20 1999 FRN BB55555555F PCGS 67 PPQ Superb Gem Uncirculated. Estimated Value $2,500 - 5,000 We love the matched prefix BB from the New York Federal Reserve District. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,980
Lot 47		Nine Notes all Gem to Superb Gem Unc $20 FRNs BB55555550F to BB5555559F. This lot contains the mates to the previous lot with serial numbers: BB55555550F, BB55555551F, BB55555552F, BB55555553F, BB55555554F, BB55555556F, BB55555557F, BB55555558F, BB55555559F, One has been graded PMG 66EPQ and eight have been graded PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Unc. Estimated Value $1,000 - 2,000 Nine note companion set, all graded 66Q to 67Q by PMG, to complete the run from BB55555550F through BB55555559F. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,200
Lot 48		Solid Serial #55555555 printed on the #5 district. Another wonderful example of a district matching prefix to the district it was printed on. This $1 1999 FRN E55555555H has solid fives printed on the number five district. Expect stiff competition on this great note. PCGS has graded this dandy note as a 64 PPQ Very Choice New. Estimated Value $2,200 - 4,400 The extra "5's" seen on the four corners of the face of this district matching solid serial number adds even more appeal. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,620
Lot 49		$1 1999 FRN F66666666E. Yet another terrific Federal Reserve Note with solid serial number matching the district number: $1 1999 FRN s/n F66666666E graded PCGS 58 PPQ Choice About New. Estimated Value $2,000 - 4,000 There's nothing apparent when examining this gorgeous note to explain why it resides in 58PPQ holder. This cataloger sees it as a grade closer to 66PPQ. Solid #66666666 printed on the #6 Federal Reserve District. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,440
Lot 50		100 note Gem FRN pack A66666601E to A66666500E. You are looking at a Gem Crisp Uncirculated pack of 100 notes put away two decades ago. None of the notes have been graded but all as fresh as they day they were printed and nicely centered. The top note is a $1 1999 FRN A66666601E and the bottom note is A66666500E. As expected the solid serial number A66666666E is inside this terrific pack. Estimated Value $2,800 - 5,000 Most folks that locate a solid serial number pack, break it up and sell it as three separate lots: 1) XXXXXXXX, 2) 9 notes XXXXXXXA's, 3) 9 notes XXXXXXAX's and 4) 8 notes XXXXXXAA's. This is one of two opportunities in The Black Horse Collection auction to obtain two solid serial numbered packs. Inside you'll find: A66666666E, 9 note set A66666660E - A66666669E, 9 note set A66666606E - A66666696E and A66666611E - A66666699E, all in pristine condition. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,480
Lot 51		PMG 65 EPQ $1 B66666666G. PMG has graded this awesome $1 1999 Federal Reserve Note s/n B66666666G as a 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated example. Estimated Value $2,000 - 4,000 This cataloger looks at tens of thousands of banknotes each year that reside in holders. So often as is the case, as with many of the notes in this auction, an argument can be made that this note belongs in a higher graded holder. Here is such an example, with superlative centering, full embossing and bright inks, seeing this note as a 66 or 67 is more than reasonable. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,620
Lot 52		Fr. 39 $1 1917 Legal Tender Note s/n N888888A. PMG has graded this exceptional piece 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, with the notations on the back: "Exceptional Paper Quality, Solid #8s". $1 1917 Fr. 39 Serial Number N888888A. This note could bring a run-away price at today's sale. Estimated Value $6,000 - 12,000 Far rarer than the $1 1899 Silver Certificate solid serial numbers, and a type of solid serial number that is often absent from auctions for the past decadeâ€�.this $1 1917 Legal Tender Solid Serial #N888888A should bring an exceptional price in The Black Horse Collection auction today. Previous auction history according to Gengerke: R.M. Smythe 9/17/1999: Lot 2012 @ $1,210; Heritage 1/4/2001: Lot 4525 @ $2,012.50; Lyn Knight 10/16/2004: Lot 59 @ $3,565. With the last public appearance over 18 years ago, don't expect this note to sell in the same price vicinity. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $8,400
Lot 53		Gem CU $1 FRN Solid Serial #88888888. PCGS has graded this treasure PCGS 66 PPQ Gem New. It is a $1 1999 FRN serial #F88888888S and is as fresh as the day it was printed some twenty years ago. Estimated Value $5,000 - 10,000 Prices for solid 88888888s have risen at a break-neck pace over the past four years. One would expect this note to realize $2500 to $3000 back in 2018, but today it will be considered reasonable if it can be purchased for less than $6000. Be sure to see the next lot which is a great match to this note. The Zeitmann Brothers auction sold by Ira & Larry Goldberg, featured several serial #88888888 that realized between $6,000 and $22,000 back on 2-14-2022. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,560
Lot 54		Gem CU $1 FRN Solid Serial #L88888888Q. PMG has graded this terrific note PMG 66 EPQ Gem New. It is a $1 1999 FRN serial #L88888888Q and it screams "put me in your collection!" Estimated Value $5,000 - 10,000 Notes from the San Francisco District with solid serial #88888888 seem to sell at slightly higher prices than other districts. The Zeitmann Brothers auction sold by Ira & Larry Goldberg, featured several serial #88888888 that realized between $6,000 and $22,000 back on 2-14-2022. So our opening bid of $2500 is far too low. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,560
Lot 55		Gem CU $1 FRNs L88888880Q to L88888889Q. This lot contains the mates to the previous lot with serial numbers: L88888880Q, L88888881Q, L88888882Q, L88888883Q, L88888884Q, L88888885Q, L88888886Q, L88888887Q, and L88888889Q. Four have been graded PMG 65EPQ and five have been graded PMG 66EPQ. Estimated Value $1,000 - 2,000 Nine note companion set, all graded 65Q to 66Q by PMG, to complete the run from L88888880Q through L88888889Q. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $990
Lot 56		Gem CU $5 FRN Solid Serial #BB88888888A. PMG has graded this near superb note PCGS 66 EPQ Gem New. It is a $5 1999 FRN serial #BB88888888A and it screams it sure look like a 67! Estimated Value $5,000 - 10,000 This wonderful piece looks like there are ten 8's in the serial number, with the BB prefix looking like two eights. If ever there was a note in a 66 holder that appears to belong in a 67 slab, this one should be considered. Locating $5 solid eights is multiples tougher than finding one on a $1 note, as the BEP prints far fewer fives every year. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,280
Lot 57		Gem CU+ $5 FRNs BB88888880A to BB88888889A. This lot contains the pack partners to the previous lot with serial numbers: BB88888880A, BB88888881A, BB88888882A, BB88888883A, BB88888884A, BB88888885A, BB88888886A, BB88888887A, and BB88888889A. Eight have been graded PMG 66EPQ, one is graded 65EPQ and one sits in a PMG 67EPQ Superb Gem Unc holder. Estimated Value $1,000 - 2,000 Nine note companion set, all graded 65Q to 67Q by PMG, to complete the run from BB88888880A through BB88888889A. The BB88888888A is being sold in the previous lot. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,620
Lot 58		Fr. 39 $1 1917 Legal Tender Note s/n N999999A. PMG has graded this awesome banknote 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated, with the notations on the back: "Exceptional Paper Quality, Solid #9s". This is a $1 1917 Fr. 39 with Serial Number N999999A. It is the perfect note to pair with the $1 1917 LT N888888A sold a few lots prior to this. Estimated Value $6,000 - 12,000 Far rarer than the $1 1899 Silver Certificate solid serial numbers, and all but absent from auctions for the past decadeâ€�.this $1 1917 Legal Tender Solid Serial #N999999A should be an exceptional price in The Black Horse Collection auction today. This and N888888A $1 1917 note sure look wonderful paired together. The only auction history of this note was a notation in the Gengerke census stating it was last sold at auction by Donlon back on 9-9-1977 with no final price noted. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,000
Lot 59		Seven High Grade Seven-of-a-Kind Notes. A nice group of Federal Reserve Notes: $20 1999 BJ11111011A PMG 58 Choice About Unc., $1 2003A J77771777B PMG 63 EPQ Choice Unc., $1 1995 K77777177M PMG 66 EPQ Gem Unc., $1 2006 G77777717A Seven Sevens on the #Seven District PMG 67 EPQ Superb Gem Unc., $1 1999 B88818888J PMG 64 EPQ Choice Unc., $1 1999 B88828888J PMG 66 EPQ Gem Unc and $11999 E77717777A PMG 65 EPQ Gem Uncirculated. Estimated Value $250 - 500 The G77777717A is a pretty special note. We've seen seven of a kinds regularly sell for $30 to $75 per note in the past. These seven are exceptionally nice. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $312