Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 14

Coins, Collectibles and Memorabilia Auction

Three Cent Pieces

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1978		1852 Silver Three Cents. NGC graded MS-65. Frosty and white, but struck from worn dies. A touch of gold is starting to form. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $483
Lot 1979		1857 Silver Three Cents. PCGS graded Proof 66 "Eliasberg". This is the finest graded of the date by PCGS and it is alone as the sole PR-66 graded by that service. Further, it is the Eliasberg coin, which is certainly one of the very best pedigrees in American numismatics. It is believed that 75 were coined in Proof, of which perhaps half remain in proof grades. Both sides are toned with dusky gold tones with flecks of blue toning mixed into the fields. Watery mirror fields surround the devices, and this is a very appealing coin. Worthy of a strong bid from a specialist. Estimated Value $8,000 - 10,000. Ex: Bowers and Merena's Eliasberg Sale, May 1996, lot 866 and from the Michael Riordan collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $13,225
Lot 1980		1857 Silver Three Cents. PCGS graded Proof 64. It is estimated that only 75 of these were struck. This one is bright and untoned, with medium steel gray surfaces. PCGS has graded 14 this high, with just 7 a grade higher and 1 more at the top as PR-66. A rare opportunity for the date specialist. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,795
Lot 1981		1858 Silver Three Cents. PCGS graded MS-65 Premium Quality. Gorgeous deep blue and gold toning on this one, with even toning on both sides. Best of all, the surfaces remain in pristine condition, with no significant handling marks to be found with a strong glass. Struck from clashed dies, as are most. PCGS has graded 29 this high, with 21 graded higher, but we doubt many could be as pretty as the one offered here. Examine it for yourself. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. From the Michael Riordan collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,220
Lot 1982		1859 Silver Three Cents. PCGS graded Proof 65. Deep steel gray toning on both sides with a hint of blue. Only 800 were struck, and we note that PCGS has graded just 9 this high with 3 higher, making this one of the best around for the collector. Superb surfaces throughout. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,323
Lot 1983		1862 Silver Three Cents. PCGS graded Proof 66 Premium Quality. A simply stunning toned coin that boasts rich blue tones at the center of the obverse with dark gold around periphery, just the opposite on the reverse, with deep blue at the periphery, and golden red at the center. Superb surfaces expected for the grade, and you won't be disappointed here. PCGS has graded just 6 this high, with a single coin graded higher, making this likely one of the very best around. Another coin that should bring a premium for the rich toning. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. From the Michael Riordan collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,910
Lot 1984		1864 Silver Three Cents. PCGS graded Proof 66. Dark gold and blue toning on both sides, and nearly perfect surfaces beneath. A knock-out gem. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,725
Lot 1985		1864 Silver Three Cents. PCGS graded MS-67. A rare date with a mintage of only 12,000 pieces. This particular one has glowing mint luster and is graced by blue and gold toning on both sides in the usual peripheral organization. PCGS has graded only 4 this high, with 3 higher. Estimated Value $3,500-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,485
Lot 1986		1870 Silver Three Cents. PCGS graded MS-64. This one has very pretty peripheral toning with the centers more steel gray. Examination will note a couple of minor hairlines, which account for the grade. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,070
Lot 1987		1871 Silver Three Cents. PCGS graded Proof 65. Deep reddish gold toning throughout, with well preserved surfaces. A lovely toned gem of this date. Estimated Value $900 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,668
Lot 1988		1873 Nickel Three Cents. Closed 3. PCGS graded Proof 64. Steel gray in color and quite pleasant for the grade. In an old green insert PCGS holder. Estimated Value $225 - 275. View details	Realized $506
Lot 1989		1880 Nickel Three Cents. NGC graded Proof 66. Nice color and surfaces that are totally problem free. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $776
Lot 1990		1881 Nickel Three Cents. SEGS graded Proof 66. Gorgeous surfaces with just a hint of blue gold toning and abundant mint bloom. A real sparkler that has no signs of handling or hairlines, just a couple of minor planchet flakes on the left obverse near the rim. Estimated Value $450 - 550. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1991		1883 Nickel Three Cents. PCGS graded Proof 66 Cameo. Excellent contrast between the mirror fields and frosted devices, with only a few traces of age. Virtually untoned and well preserved. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 1992		1887 Nickel Three Cents. 7 over 6. ANACS graded MS-63. This is the scarce business strike version of the overdate, and is quickly identifiable by the extension on the lower serif of the 1 to the right, and the traces of the underdate 6 are visible below the 7. Clean surfaces and just a few slide marks on Liberty's cheek. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $719
Lot 1993		1888 Nickel Three Cents. NGC graded Proof 67 Cameo. Nearly perfect in every way, without a trace of toning over the mirror fields or deeply frosted devices. Exceptional quality. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 1994		1888 Nickel Three Cents. PCGS graded MS-65. Bright on the obverse, with just a touch of gold toning splashed onto the reverse. Nice for the grade. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $518
Lot 1995		1889 Nickel Three Cents. PCGS graded Proof 66 Cameo. Brilliant white in color, with well frosted devices and excellent mirror fields. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $633