Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 137

Pre-Long Beach Auction

Draped Bust Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1005		1795 Centered Bust. B-15; BB-52. PCGS graded AU-58. Boldly struck throughout with incredible detail on Liberty's hair curls and just a hint of wear on the high points. The reverse is a close match with most of the eagle's breast feathers present Some fine adjustment marks noted on the reverse as made and the surfaces are essentially as struck. Delicate mottled iridescent toning on both sides. This was one of two die pairings produced to update the unpopular Flowing Hair design launched in 1794. Here we see Liberty's hair gently tied back with a ribbon, and her long curls cascading down beyond her shoulders. The first of the two dies has Liberty's head punch placed too high and to the left rather than being centered on the obverse die, as seen here. These were issued in limited numbers at the tail end of 1795. For the reverse the new design has a smaller eagle with outstretched wings standing on the clouds, encircled by a wreath of laurel and palm fronds. This is one of the finest seen of the "Centered Head" variety and a coin not to be missed by any serious specialist. Pop 1 in 58, 1 in 58+, 2 in 61, 1 in 66. (PCGS # 39995) Estimated Value $25,000 - UP Ex Goldbergs Auction 39, February 13, 2007 lot 1560. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $36,000
Lot 1006		1797. 10 stars left, 6 right. B-3; BB-71. NGC graded AU-53. A very pleasing example with no visible flan flaws and attractive natural light grayish-violet toning on both sides with lighter silver fields and centers. The surfaces are outstanding, free of distracting contact marks and showing only light wear on the high points of the design. All Small Eagle silver dollars are rare, especially so when found in high grades like this. Highly desirable and seldom offered so choice. Pop 14; 17 finer at NGC. Estimated Value $9,500 - UP Ex Goldbergs Auction 39, February 13, 2007 lot 1572. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $10,200
Lot 1007		1798. Small eagle, 15 stars on obverse. B-2; BB-81. NGC graded AU-50. This is the small eagle type that is always in demand, and the present coin has the curious feature of 15 stars on the obvrese. Why curious? Well, 15 stars were current until June of 1796 when Tennessee joined the United States as the 16th state, so there should be 16 stars on this 1798 die. Apparently this was an early 1796 obverse die which never had the final digit punched in, and once the Mint in Philadelphia decided to return to the original 13 stars, this leftover die was pressed into service rather than be discarded. Who would notice anyway? The new Large Eagle design began production soon after these "leftover" dies were pressed into service, including the Small Eagle reverse design. A better than average strike with no flan flaws as usually seen. Pleasing uniform light grayish-violet toning on both sides. Pop 1; 3 in 53, 1 in 60, 1 in 63. Estimated Value $20,000 - UP Ex Goldbergs, Dr, Hesselgesser Collection, Auction 39, February 13, 2007 lot 1548. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $19,800
Lot 1008		1799. B-16; BB-158. PCGS graded AU-58. Nice and frosty with a touch of light tone about the stars. Splendid quality and eye appeal for the connoiseur of fantastic quality early United States coins. The toning is classic old antique silver, ranging through variances of gold and grey with dazzling luster beneath. Examination of the fields finds little to fault, as there are no deep or distracting marks from brief circulation. Outstanding definition as this coin barely circulated, thus the ample full strike is fully present to examine all the finer nuances of the die work in all their glory. The eye appeal and surface quality here is simply incredible. So few Draped Bust silver dollars exist at this grade level that each of these is like a work of numismatic art, carefully preserved since the time of issue and preserved in all their splendor. 1799 was of course such an important year in our history, wiht George Washington passing away in late December of that year, bringing a close to initial era of our history. This 1799 will always serve as an historic marker for that important era. This example is the photo on the PCGS pop report. Pop 2; 1 in 62 (PCGS # 40050) Estimated Value $10,000 - UP Ex Goldbergs Auction 39, February 13, 2007 lot 1588. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $14,400
Lot 1009		1802. Narrow date. B-6; BB-241. NGC graded MS-63. A glorious example shimmering with lustrous surfaces overlaid with delicate mottled, slightly iridescent violet toning on both sides. Precious few Draped Bust dollars are known in any grade of Mint State, let alone Choice as seen here! This is truly an incredible coin that offers a bold strike, full luster and booming eye appeal. A formidable offering that will entice many collectors to pursue the quality and eye appeal offered here. This is a scarcre date when compared with the 1798 or 1799 dated silver dollars, and although a handful survive in mint state, they are few and far between, especially at this lofty grade level. This amazing coin will certainly dazzle any collector who appreciates exceptional surface quality. Pop 3; 1 in 65. Estimated Value $30,000 - UP Ex Goldbergs Auction 39, February 13, 2007 lot 1608. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $34,800
Lot 1010		1803. Large 3. B-6; BB-255. PCGS graded AU-50. Pleasing uniform grayish-violet toning on both sides. The surfaces are smooth and free of any detracting handing or circulation marks and the eye appeal is solid for both the lovely antique toning as well as the high grade. Notably the upper hair on Liberty's head shows light, even wear and the surfaces are satin smooth with classic delicate toning over residual luster. Scarce when found this well preserved. Pop 5; 5 in 53, 6 in 55, 1 in 58, 1 in 58+, 1 in 63, 1 in 65. (PCGS # 40101) Estimated Value $4,000 - UP Ex Goldbergs Auction 39, February 13, 2007 lot 1607. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,760