Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 17

Coin Auction

U.S. Twenty Cent Pieces

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 387		Twenty Cent Piece. 1875. PCGS graded Proof 63 Cameo. An early in the year struck proof with flashy mirror surfaces and raised frosted devices. A scattering of light hairlines appear in the fields, many of which were present during striking. A light film of natural toning is just starting to form. Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,013
Lot 388		Twenty Cent Piece. 1875-S. PCGS graded MS-65. Light silvery gray in color with areas of darker toning on the reverse. This is the doubled mintmark variety. Strong luster in the fields, and generally well struck, as expected to attain the gem grade level (PCGS # 5298) . Estimated Value $2,700 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,105
Lot 389		Twenty Cent Piece. 1875-S. PCGS graded MS-65. A sparkling untoned beauty. An ideal example for a gem quality type set (PCGS # 5298) . Estimated Value $2,700 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,565
Lot 390		Twenty Cent Piece. 1875-S. NGC graded MS-64. A better than average struck specimen with luscious frosty mint surfaces throughout. A wonderful high grade example for a choice quality type set. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 391		Twenty Cent Piece. 1875-S Error Twenty Cent piece, with the reverse die rotated about 65 degrees counter clockwise. Good-5. Natural gray toning with lighter devices. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details	Realized $138
Lot 392		Twenty Cent Piece. 1875-S (2 pieces) both grading VF-35. A decent pair for the collector. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $150 - 175. View details	Realized $311
Lot 393		Twenty Cent Piece. 1876. PCGS graded Proof 65. About as nice as this date is usually found, this gem boasts resplendent blue and violet toning on both sides, but much darker on the obverse while the reverse is toned blue about the periphery and rose gold towards the center. Sharply struck throughout, and very well preserved. A meager mintage of 1,260 were coined in Proof, for this short lived type coin. Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,475
Lot 394		Twenty Cent Piece. 1876. PCGS graded MS-64 Premium Quality. Satiny luster in the fields and sharply struck throughout. We note minor low areas in the fields, particularly below the right wing of the eagle, and these are trivial and mint caused. One for the type or date collector who needs a high end example of this curious and short-lived denomination. Mostly white, with a touch of gold toning starting to form (PCGS # 5299) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,128