Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 14

Coins, Collectibles and Memorabilia Auction

$5 Dollor Gold

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 3609		1795 $5 Capped Bust. Small eagle. . M-2. PCGS graded MS-62 Premium Quality. One of the most important early type coins for the advanced numismatist to acquire. The fields are slightly prooflike and the devices well frosted. The Philadelphia Mint took extra care to produce really beautiful gold coins for their first year of issue, and this one was nice enough to be saved for over 200 years! Fully struck by the dies, with no adjustment marks whatsoever. We do note minor hairlines from handling but the coin remains very eye appealing. PCGS has graded only 20 this high of the date, with 11 graded as MS-63 and 5 more above that in higher grades. A solid coin for the grade, and worthy of a strong bid. Estimated Value $50,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3610		1812 $5 Capped Draped Bust. Sharpness of MS-60 but bent and damaged. This one has been wacked pretty hard, enough so to slightly bend the coin, and there is a heavy mark on the 8 of the date and a rim mark on the reverse in that same area. Perhaps someone didn't believe it was gold. Still bright and lustrous, and a good coin to put in an album, or for someone very skilled at repairs to work with. Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,140
Lot 3611		1838 $5 Classic Head. NGC graded MS-64. One of the finest graded of this date by NGC, we note a scant 10 have been awarded this grade with none graded higher! PCGS has graded a few higher, but this is certainly one of the better examples to survive. An important type coin and worth a strong bid. Identifiable by a small planchet void between the wing the eagle's lower beak. Sharply struck, and with minimal handling marks, which is quite unusual for a coin that was made 164 years ago. Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,475
Lot 3612		1839 $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-64. Here is one of the very finest known of this date! The surfaces are satiny and smooth, and show few signs of handling. Light hairlines can be seen with a glass, but they are faint and not too distracting. Excellent luster and well struck by the dies, keeping this coin high in the very choice category. A condition rarity that is tied for the finest graded by NGC and PCGS, with both combined services grading just 7 this high, and of course, none are graded higher! An important first year of issue of the new Gobrecht Coronet head, which replaced the Reich-Kneass Classic heads of the prior years. Perhaps saved as the first of its kind, and nearly a gem. We note the diagnostic rust pits on Liberty's neck, which are seen on all examples of this date, and this one is identifiable by a short mark in the field just above the last star. Estimated Value $25,000 - 30,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $18,400
Lot 3613		1841 $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-64. A monumental example of this date, nearly in gem condition! The surfaces are simply alive with glowing luster, and the coin is probably as bright as the day it was struck. This is likely from a tiny hoard of mint state pieces that turned up in 1953. Fully struck by the dies, without the usual weakness seen on so many other dates of this period, the feathers and claws are all sharp on the eagle, as are the tiny curls on Liberty's head. We note that Liberty has a slightly open mouth, and this is from die polishing. Liberty's face is very clean, and we note only faint hairlines and a couple of scattered field ticks to note the passage of time. NGC has graded 10 this high, with a single coin graded higher as MS-65, similar at PCGS where they report only 6 graded as high as MS-64, and none higher. If you demand one of the very best around, then here is a connoisseurs jewel for your collection. In NGC holder #1291889-002. Estimated Value $15,000-UP. Ex: Superior Stamp & Coin Company's Sale, May 1995, Lot 3624 and from the Michael Riordan collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $11,500
Lot 3614		1842-C $5 Liberty. Large date. NGC graded MS-62. An extremely rare date in mint state, this particular coin boasts well struck devices, including the stars and small curls on Liberty's head as well as the minor feathers on the eagle, right down to his knobby claws. A few ticks from handling, including a minor nick on Liberty's chin will help to identify this one. NGC has graded only 1 in this grade, and one in each grade above through MS-65. Certainly in the top half dozen known for the date, and of immense collector and historic value. Estimated Value $15,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $14,088
Lot 3615		1844 $5 Liberty. NGC graded AU-53. Orange gold toning with some luster in the protected areas. Well struck and scarce this nice, and downright rare any better. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Unsold
Lot 3616		1844-O $5 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. Hazy luster in the fields, and clean surfaces for the period. Each star is crisp and bold, and Liberty's curls are also fully defined by the dies. About as nice as this date comes, with the few mint state coins bringing a much higher price, when they are found at all. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,840
Lot 3617		1847-C $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-60. A boldly struck and well preserved coin for this moderate grade. This one has mirror like fields from the original dies, and shows minor signs of contact and hairlines. Scarce and in demand, as this early branch mint always produced coins in very limited numbers and all are very rare in mint state grades. NGC has graded 4 as MS-60, and we note 7 higher, with the best seen MS-63 by that service. Truly a nice coin for the grade. Estimated Value $7,000 - 9,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $8,338
Lot 3618		1849-C $5 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-60. A rare coin in mint state, even in this moderate lower end of the spectrum grade. We note the fields are prooflike and the reflective surface remains in the protected areas of the fields (near the devices). In the open fields and on the devices, we see moderate handling marks as expected for the grade, but enough original mint surface remains to keep this one uncirculated. As to the strike, we note some weakness at the centers, in particular on the hair around the ear, and on the eagle's thigh. The PCGS Population Report shows only 2 graded as MS-60, with 7 graded higher in various grades. On the reverse we note a die crack from the rim through the upper left serif of the U of UNITED to the olive leaves above. Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,613
Lot 3619		1851 $5 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. Hazy luster in the fields, and well struck overall. Scarce this nice. Estimated Value $400 - 425. View details	Realized $483
Lot 3620		1855-C $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-60. A rare coin in mint state, the original mintage of 39,788 entered circulation and stayed there for the most part, and this date is very difficult to find in mint state. A few "sea water" coins were discovered in a Confederate transport shipwreck some years ago, but this coin does not have the matte surfaces encountered on the shipwreck coins. A fair amount of luster in the fields disturbed by the expected handling ticks from transport and bag inventories. As to the strike, it is sharp for the mint and period, with just a trace of weakness on the eagle's thigh. As to the die state, this one is most fascinating, there is a huge reverse die cud where a piece of the die has completely broken away above AMER, touching the tops of ME, and the obverse shows some weakness in the area opposite. We note another example of this date state was offered in the massive Harry Bass holdings in the second session of that sale by Bowers and Merena, but that coin graded EF. Here is a mint state example, and no doubt extremely rare with this reverse cud. As we know, all mints were very careful about replacing gold dies when they became damaged or broken, and few coins are seen with full cuds after about 1810. One for the specialist! NGC has graded 3 as MS-60, and 7 above, while PCGS has graded 1 as MS-60 and 3 above. Estimated Value $9,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $9,488
Lot 3621		1856-C $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-60. About as nice as this date is ever found, we note a rather full and complete strike as compared with the usual uneven and weak strike which is normal for this date and mint. The surfaces show scattered ticks from handling, but enough mint surface remains near the devices to show how nice this coin is. Rich orange gold in color, with sharp stars and even the claws on the eagle. NGC has graded 3 this high, with just 5 higher, all MS-61 above, and none above that. A condition rarity and worth a strong bid from a Charlotte Mint or date specialist. Estimated Value $12,500-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,763
Lot 3622		1856-D $5 Liberty. Sharpness of MS-62 but a sea salvage coin. This is sea salvage coin that came from a shipwreck or similar source. Bright and lustrous, with a strong strike. The surfaces show the familiar slightly matte surface, but no problems otherwise. Estimated Value $3,500-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3623		1856-S $5 Liberty. NGC graded AU-50. Scarce in high grades, this particular one shows moderate handling marks from circulation. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $748
Lot 3624		1857-S $5 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. Sharp on the devices and barely circulated. A few minor handling ticks from new, and worth a good bid. Estimated Value $950 - 1,050. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,530
Lot 3625		1859-S $5 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-53. A rare date in high grades, particularly in grades of EF or higher. This exceptional coin boasts traces of luster in the protected areas and the devices are well defined by the sharpness of the strike. Further, and importantly, the fields and surfaces show fewer than average bagmarks, maintaining the eye appeal a collector wants. As to rarity, PCGS has graded 5 this high, with 4 in AU-55 above, 3 as AU-58 and at the very top 2 as MS-62. Orange gold in color. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,025
Lot 3626		1860-S $5 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-55. A scarce date in high grades, and this is certainly one of the very finest known of the date to survive! Light yellow gold in color, with moderate handling marks from brief circulation. We note one minor scrape on Liberty's face, extending from her nose to her ear, but this is shallow and not that distracting. PCGS has graded a single coin as such of this date, with 2 graded higher, both AU-58 above. Importantly, they haven't graded any in mint state grades yet. A condition rarity for the specialist. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,290
Lot 3627		1861 $5 Liberty. EF-40. Typical circulation marks. Estimated Value $150 - 175. View details	Realized $196
Lot 3628		1869-S $5 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-53. Pretty gold luster and well struck by the dies. We note the usual scattering of ticks from bouncing about as a wheel of commerce, but none are deep or distracting. PCGS has only graded 6 this high, with 5 higher, and none as high as Mint State, making this about as nice as can be secured. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,760
Lot 3629		1871-S $5 Liberty. NGC graded AU-53. Sharply struck for this date, with full curls on Liberty and well rounded devices. Rare this nice, with most seen in grades below EF or so. This pleasing AU boasts some mint luster in the protected areas and minimal handling marks. NGC has graded 7 this high, with 7 a notch above as AU-55, 9 as AU-58, then just 2 above, both as MS-61 at the top. A rare coin that is seldom offered in high grades. Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,760
Lot 3630		1873 $5 Liberty. Open 3. PCGS graded MS-60. Scattered bagmarks and a few nicks on either side, but with most of the luster intact. Scarce this nice as a date. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details	Realized $460
Lot 3631		1880 $5 Liberty. These grade from VF-20 to VF-30. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $300 - 325. View details	Realized $345
Lot 3632		1880-S $5 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. This one is lustrous and well preserved, but we note a nose nick on Liberty. Estimated Value $375 - 425. View details	Realized $552
Lot 3633		1880-S $5 Liberty. Both grade AU-50. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $250 - 275. View details	Realized $253
Lot 3634		1881 $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-63. Decent color and luster, with a good strike on the high points too. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details	Realized $426
Lot 3635		1881 $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-63. Decent luster and a few ticks from a higher grade. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details	Realized $403
Lot 3636		1881 $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-63. Typical luster and surfaces for a choice grade. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details	Realized $403
Lot 3637		1881 $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-63. Light haze over luster and a sharp strike by the dies. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details	Realized $403
Lot 3638		1881 $5 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Bright and lustrous, with problem free surfaces. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details	Realized $506
Lot 3639		1881 $5 Liberty. MS-60. Nice luster and surfaces. Estimated Value $150 - 175. View details	Realized $173
Lot 3640		1881-S $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-63. Frosty mint luster and well preserved, with few signs of contact. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details	Realized $403
Lot 3641		1882 $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-63. Flashy luster and with a trace of coppery toning. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details	Realized $391
Lot 3642		1882 $5 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Nice color and surfaces, with one small dig at the truncation on Liberty. Estimated Value $180 - 200. View details	Realized $230
Lot 3643		1882-S $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-63. A trace of haze on this one, with ample luster and generally clean surfaces. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $403
Lot 3644		1882-S $5 Liberty. MS-60+. Moderate handling marks, but bright and untoned. Estimated Value $170 - 190. View details	Realized $161
Lot 3645		1883 $5 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. A scarce date in choice grades, this one boasts good luster and a sharp strike. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 3646		1883-CC $5 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. A tough date to locate in higher grades, particularly in mint state! This one just missed that grade, and the surfaces show minor circulation on the high points, and a fair amount of luster in the fields. We note some minor pin scratches between the 83 of the date, and light coppery gold colors on both sides. Sharp for the mint, with no signs of weakness on the curls or eagle. NGC has graded 19 this high, and importantly just 3 higher. Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,325
Lot 3647		1884-S $5 Liberty. MS-60. Frosty luster and well struck, with typical bag handling marks. Estimated Value $240 - 260. View details	Realized $253
Lot 3648		1884-S $5 Liberty. The 1884-S grades VF-20, the 1898-S grades VF-30. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details	Realized $242
Lot 3649		1885 $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-64. Gleaming orange gold luster on this one with light haze on either side. Nice surfaces for the grade, and perfect for the type collector. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $891
Lot 3650		1885-S $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-62. Hazy luster and well struck. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $242
Lot 3651		1886-S $5 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. A choice coin that boasts flashy luster and a bit of hazy toning. Excellent surfaces that show scattered marks in the fields. Estimated Value $550 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3652		1886-S $5 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Lustrous with some haze and expected ticks from handling. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details	Realized $414
Lot 3653		1887-S $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-64. One of the better examples of this date, we note full frosty luster and the coin is without any toning. A few faint hairlines from an even higher grade, but they are not detracting. NGC has graded just 18 this high, with a single coin graded higher, similar at PCGS which reports 19 this high, and 3 higher. Don't miss out if you need the date. The 7 is slightly recut low. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3654		1887-S $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-63. Flashy and bright, with minimal handling ticks. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $403
Lot 3655		1887-S $5 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Greenish gold luster and well preserved for the moderate grade. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details	Realized $426
Lot 3656		1893 $5 Liberty. PCGS graded Proof 64 Deep Cameo. According the PCGS online Population Report, this is the only Deep Cameo graded of the date 1893. A sparse 77 were coined for the numismatists of two centuries ago, and this is certainly one of the most beautiful to survive. The deep cameo is especially desirable, as the devices are piled high with mint frost, and the fields seem to fall away from the coin with their well mirrored perfection. There are some trivial hairlines in the delicate fields, which are expected on these early proofs, as virtually all have been lightly wiped with a cloth or examined while on a velvet tray. During these times, tiny particles of dust get pressed into the fields or dragged across the surfaces, causing these tiny lines, which slightly reduce the grade. If you want a coin with superb eye appeal, and rich orange gold color, then take a look at this near gem to see if it suits you. In PCGS holder #50003487. Estimated Value $12,500 - 15,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $13,225
Lot 3657		1893 $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-64. Light haze, but well struck and preserved for the grade. Estimated Value $900 - 1,100. View details	Realized $719
Lot 3658		1893 $5 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Hazy gold toning on both sides, with good luster underneath. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details	Unsold

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