Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

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Coins, Collectibles and Memorabilia Auction

Commemorative Gold Coins

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 4233		1922 Grant Gold Dollar, with star. PCGS graded MS-65. A lovely gem example of this scarce commemorative issue, the luster is full and complete and we see no troubling marks on either side. If you are assembling a gem set of these, then here is a fine example of the with star Grant to add to it. Estimated Value $2,800 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,450
Lot 4234		1922 Grant Gold Dollar, no star. PCGS graded MS-64. Hazy luster on the obverse with well struck devices. Scarce in this grade. Estimated Value $2,100 - 2,300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,530
Lot 4235		1904 Lewis and Clark Gold Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63 Premium Quality. Coppery gold luster on both sides, with clean surfaces save for trace hairlines. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,265
Lot 4236		1904 Lewis and Clark Gold Dollar. MS-60 or so. A few wispy lines from handling, but enough luster to please the eye. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 4237		1905 Lewis and Clark Gold Dollar. NGC graded MS-65. In gem condition, this is the key issue in the popular 11 piece gold commemorative set. This satiny mint specimen is bursting with luster and delicate golden-olive mint bloom color. If you are looking for a gem example to fill out your commem set, you should carefully consider this little jewel. Estimated Value $10,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $9,775
Lot 4238		1905 Lewis and Clark Gold Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. Delicate hazy tones over luster with just a few minor hairlines. An important and scarce issue in choice grades or higher. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,725
Lot 4239		1903 Louisiana Purchase-Jefferson Gold Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. Spectacular luster and pristine surfaces throughout. Rarely are these early commemorative gold issues found in such high grades. In an old PCGS green insert holder. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,520
Lot 4240		1903 Louisiana Purchase-Jefferson Gold Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. Traces of coppery luster but mostly bright, with clean surfaces too. Estimated Value $475 - 550. View details	Realized $518
Lot 4241		1903 Louisiana Purchase-McKinley Gold Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Typical surfaces for the grade, and we see a bit of coppery haze on this one, and a few trivial hairlines, and these probably kept it from a higher grade. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,725
Lot 4242		1903 Louisiana Purchase-McKinley Gold Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. Clean surfaces for the grade, the only mark worth noting is behind the head in the lower right field. Estimated Value $450 - 525. View details	Realized $575
Lot 4243		1916 McKinley Gold Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. Clean surfaces for the grade, with just a couple of trivial ticks from gem. Lustrous and problem free. Estimated Value $375 - 425. View details	Realized $604
Lot 4244		1917 McKinley Gold Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. This one is toned with the central areas showing hints of purplish blue while the peripheries are a dark gold color. Fully struck by the dies, with mark free surfaces and fields. It is unusual to find any color at all on these tiny coins, so between the high end grade, glowing luster and delightful colors, we suspect this one could bring a strong price. PCGS has graded 215 this high, with just 37 higher, all MS-67, above. In an older green insert PCGS holder. Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,750
Lot 4245		1917 McKinley Gold Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. Rich coppery gold luster on both sides with clean surfaces save for trace hairlines. Estimated Value $650 - 725. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $920
Lot 4246		1917 McKinley Gold Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63 Premium Quality. A choice coin that boasts rich golden coppery toning over luster and problem free surfaces. Minor hairlines and a touch of haze from a higher grade. Estimated Value $650 - 850. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4247		1915-S Panama-Pacific Gold Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. Rich golden luster on both sides and a scarce coin in full gem grades. Boldly struck and well preserved, with minimal signs of handling to be found. Always in demand and one of the most popular of the gold commemoratives. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,300
Lot 4248		1915-S Panama-Pacific Gold Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. Greenish gold luster and with clean surfaces. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details	Realized $604
Lot 4249		1915-S Panama-Pacific Gold $2.50. NGC graded MS-65. Scarce in full gem condition, this one has a decent strike on the devices and great luster in the fields. Naturally, the surfaces show just a few scattered ticks, and are highly appealing to the eye. Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4250		1915-S Panama-Pacific Gold $2.50. PCGS graded MS-64 Premium Quality. Hazy luster with some coppery toning on both sides. Typical strike with slight softness on the high points, as seen on San Francisco issues of the period. Examination will note an extremely faint scratch arcing down from the T in UNITED nearly to the eagle's claw, but it can barely be seen even with a glass. Estimated Value $3,400 - 3,800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,565
Lot 4251		1926 Sesquicentennial Gold $2.50. PCGS graded MS-65 Premium Quality. Exceptional surfaces for this issue, with very clean fields and devices. Further, the luster is full and complete, and we note a delicate coppery tone around the periphery. Sharply struck, and all one could hope for in a gem. Estimated Value $3,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,795
Lot 4252		1986-W. $5 gold. Proof 65 or better. This is the Statue of Liberty $5 gold coin, the reverse has the eagle landing, or perhaps about to snag some morsel of food with its open claws. This coin does not come with the Government box and holder of issue. Estimated Value $70 - 80. View details	Realized $104