Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 135

The Pre-Long Beach Sale June

$10 Gold

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 752		1795. 13 leaves below eagle. BD-1, Rarity-3+. PCGS graded AU-58. CAC. BD-1. Premium Quality. Just graded at PCGS for the first time. Well struck with nice proof like fields on both sides. This coin obviously circulated for a very limited amount of time, and the amount of wear is neither excessive nor distracting, in fact the hint of wear is barely detectible with a loup. There is still some traces of mint luster and the surfaces have acquired a pleasing light golden toning. The surfaces are attractive with so adjustments readily visible or rim issues of any kind. The strike is bold throughout and all the finer devices of Liberty's hair curls are well brought up. Matching this on the reverse, the eagle has full wing and breast feathers, a feature rarely seen on these early ten dollar gold coins. While there are several die pairings of 1795 eagles known, this particular one is the most available, but is seldom seen this well preserved and with such wonderful eye appeal. This is a major type coin and important representative of our United States coinage. First off, gold could not be coined at the Philadelphia Mint before a surety bond could be obtained for the key employees of the Mint, hence no gold coins could be minted prior to these first 1795 gold pieces of both the Five Dollar and Ten Dollar size. Quarter eagles of $2.50 in value were not coined until 1796. The "Eagle" or Ten Dollar gold piece was the most valuable and highest denomination coin planned for use in the United States. Considerable effort went into their production and these coins were a major achievement for the Mint workers at the time. By striking this large gold coin, America could boast they were a sovereign nation and one which had control over its destiny and money. The importance of this gold issue cannot be overstated, and obtaining such a glorious example like this really puts the lucky collector into a memorable status for their collection. This is one of the toughest issues to obtain in any grade, let alone such a lofty, desirable grade of AU58. How tough is this coin to find? The last PCGS AU58 sold at auction was in January of 2014, nearly a decade ago! So if you miss this example at our auction it may be another decade before another chance comes up to buy such a coin. A very nice example for the grade. Pop 34; only 51 finer, the finest example in MS-66+ at PCGS. Estimated Value $90,000 - 100,000 The Americana Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $204,000
Lot 753		1795. 13 leaves below eagle. PCGS graded Details of About Uncirculated, Repaired. Still a lovely coin. Well struck. An example with semi proof like fields. In our opinion, it looks like a nice XF coin. Bidders should look at this coin and send to another grading service for further opinions as it looks wholesome enough to be straight graded. An incredibly important first year of issue type coin, the "Eagle" or ten dollar gold coin was the largest and most valuable gold denomination planned by the founding fathers. Hence great pride went into the production of the dies and planning for this denomination. Liberty is portrayed wearing a loose cap with part of her hair wrapped up curiously in front of the cap, with most of her hair falling down along her neck and shoulder. She is surrounded by stars, with LIBERTY above and the date below her bust. For the reverse a small eagle is standing on a branch, its wings outstretched, and it clutches in its beak a small laurel wreath. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA surrounds the eagle. No denomination is given as all such coins were weighed to determine their value in commerce, unless on was readily familiar with the coin at hand. Needless to say, this is an important and high grade offering which must be carefully evaluated by prospective buyers (PCGS # 8551) Estimated Value $25,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $46,800
Lot 754		1881-CC. PCGS graded EF-45. CAC. Premium Quality. Only 24,015 pieces struck. Partial luster emanates from the design. A nice looking example from the ever popular and key date producing Carson City Mint (PCGS # 8692) Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,300 The Santa Barbara Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,560
Lot 755		A Pair of 1883 and 1887-S Liberty Eagles Gold Coins. Coins are VF-EF. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $1,500 - UP View details	Realized $1,980
Lot 756		1893. PCGS graded MS-61. A frosty and untoned example (PCGS # 8725) Estimated Value $800 - 850 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,140
Lot 757		1899. MS-60+. A nice frosty example. Estimated Value $800 - 850 Monterey Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,260
Lot 758		1899-S. Very Fine 30. Together with an 1893 Columbian Half in AU . 2-piece lot. Estimated Value $650 - 700 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,068
Lot 759		1901. PCGS graded MS-63. Well struck. A frosty coin (PCGS # 8747) Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,150 The Santa Barbara Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,502
Lot 760		1905. PCGS graded Genuine Details of Uncirculated, Cleaning. Still a very nice looking coin (PCGS # 8757) Estimated Value $750 - 800 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $966
Lot 761		1910-D. PCGS graded MS-64. Well struck and untoned. A nice looking coin in a high grade for this series (PCGS # 8866) Estimated Value $1,500 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,920
Lot 762		1910-D. PCGS graded MS-62. Premium Quality. Nice golden toning (PCGS # 8866) Estimated Value $950 - 1,000 The Santa Barbara Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,380
Lot 763		1911. PCGS graded MS-61. Housed in a PCGS First Generation Holder. A nice example with a lot of lustre. Slightly toned on both sides (PCGS # 8868) Estimated Value $950 - 1,000 The Santa Barbara Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,260
Lot 764		1912. Mounted in a 14K gold mount with chain. Can be removed with harm done to the coin, but still a beautiful necklace. Coin is AU-55. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,300 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,200
Lot 765		1915. PCGS graded MS-66. A lovely untoned Gem example. Sharply detailed design with vibrant mint luster on both sides. Great eye appeal with rich orange gold color throughout. This is one of the finest certified of the date and mint, tied with a select group as one of the finer 1915 gold eagles to survive. Pop 11; 7 finer at PCGS, 5 in 66+, 1 in 67, 1 in 67+. Philadelphia only struck 351,075 eagles, precious few of which exist at all, especially in gem grades. (PCGS # 8878) Estimated Value $12,500 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $15,000
Lot 766		1915. PCGS graded MS-64. A lovely example with delicate mint bloom color, frosty luster and a bold strike. Of course what really sets this one apart from the many others is its outstanding surface quality, nudging ever so close to a gem grade, and with all the eye appeal one expects for that lofty level. A prize! (PCGS # 8878) Estimated Value $3,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,720
Lot 767		1932. NGC graded MS-64. CAC. Premium Quality. A lovely rich golden toned example (PCGS # 8884) Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,550 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,920
Lot 768		A Group of Liberty $10 Gold Coins. Consists of following years: 1881 (1 pc); 1882 (1 pc); 1892 (1 pc); 1896 (1 pc); 1899 (1 pc); 1902 (1 pc). Coins will be graded mostly VF. All have been cleaned. Lot of 6 coins. Estimated Value $3,800 - 4,000 View details	Realized $5,640
Lot 769		A Group of Liberty $10 Gold Coins. Consists of following years: 1900 (1 pc); 1901 (1 pc); 1905 (1 pc); 1906 (1 pc). Coins will be graded Fine to VF. All have been cleaned. Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,600 View details	Realized $3,720
Lot 770		A Group of Liberty $10 Gold Coins. Consists of following years: 1893(1 pc); 1885 (1 pc); 1897 (2 pcs). Coins will be graded Fine to VF. All have been cleaned. Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value $2,400 - 2,500 View details	Realized $3,840