Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 137

Pre-Long Beach Auction

Half Dimes

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 85		1797. 15 Stars; LM-1. PCGS graded VF-25. CAC. Lightly toned on both sides. A Premium Quality example. This is a lovely collector coin, first off, its the diffictult to find Draped Bust, Small Eagle style. Not only is this coin straight graded (a rarity on these tiny early half dimes) but this coin has the coveted CAC sticker too! That makes it suitable for any advanced collection. Furthermore from a numismatic standpoint, the obverse die has shattered with an advanced crack from the rim below the bust up to through the T of LIBERTY with a branching secondary lumpy die crack from Liberty's upper chest down through the 9 in the date to the rim. These later die cracks are seen on precious few coins and are fascinating to study. The reverse has a singular die crack bisecting the E of UNTED to the wreath. Always seen with poor definition on the eagle's feathers, as this variety is seldom found sharp on the reverse, especially with this later die state of both the obverse and reverse dies. Rarely offered and always in demand for the type, date and variety. Pop 1; 9 finer at PCGS (PCGS # 38597) Estimated Value $3,500 - UP The Highland Estate. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,760
Lot 86		1843. PCGS graded MS-62. CAC. Boldly struck and a uniform violet-grey tone. Pop 32. A Premium Quality example with dove gray hues over lustrous fields, and clean surfaces throughout (PCGS # 4332) Estimated Value $180 - UP The Highland Estate. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $360
Lot 87		1860-O. MS-63. Well struck with lovely iridescent toning on both sides. We note a possible "W" incuse on the elbow of Liberty. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $348
Lot 88		1862. PCGS graded MS-64. A sparkling untoned example with proof-like surfaces on both sides and a popular Civil War date. The strike is especially bold on Liberty's head and hair, and the finer design elements of the wreath are all sharp (PCGS # 4381) Estimated Value $300 - UP The Highland Estate. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $384