Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 21

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

$10 Gold

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1176		1797 $10 Capped Bust. Small eagle. PCGS graded AU-50. Sold by us in June 2000 as part of Dr. Jon Kardatzke's impressive collection of United States coins. The description bears repeating (in part), as follows: "The 1797 Small Eagle is the product of the Mint and politicians attempting to please the public. Apparently, the delicate small eagle reverse had proven unpopular, and this design was replaced with a slightly modified copy of the Great Seal of the United States, and employed on the Heraldic Eagle reverse. As dies were generally used until worn out, broken and couldn't be repaired, many strange date and design combinations were created during this turbulent first decade of Philadelphia Mint coin production. The new style, heraldic eagle reverse first appeared on 1796 Quarter Eagles, and from there spread out to other denominations. A few curious animals were created, such as the 1795 half eagle with the heraldic eagle reverse, or the similar 1798 small eagle half eagle. New heraldic eagle reverse dies were made for eagles in 1797, and the left over 1796 11 leaf reverse was also used to produce 1797 eagles, and was the last usage of the small eagle design. Sought-after by rarity collectors, this coin is still known as a Rarity 5, with between 31 and 75 thought to be in existence. The obverse dies quickly broke, with a heavy die crack extending from the rim below the last star up towards Liberty's chin, with branching cracks going off the main crack in either direction. When the dies were replaced, the new heraldic eagle reverse was used, as well as a new obverse die. This particular coin is exceptional, the surfaces show smooth, even wear and the fields, rims and devices display few signs of the usual problems that so often plague these early eagles. Identifiable by a small rim tick above the first T in STATES…" To bring this description up to date, we note that the coin has a sunny yellow appearance with a toned area on the upper left reverse, where a faint old scratch is noted in the field to the right of the D of UNITED (another pedigree marker). PCGS has graded 4 example at this grade level, with 17 finer (the best being a single MS-62). All in all, this is an impressive coin that will satify the needs of both date and type collectors (PCGS # 8555) . Estimated Value $40,000 - 50,000. Ex: From our sale of the Dr. Jon Kardatzke Collection, June 4-6, 2000, Lot 1430. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $48,875
Lot 1177		1797 $10 Capped Bust. Large eagle. PCGS graded EF-40 PQ. A pleasing, well-balanced example of this scarce type, nice and clean for the grade and perfect for type purposes. The obverse die shows a crack through the final 7 of the date. Despite this flaw, this was a workhorse of a die, appearing on three of the four 1797 Eagle varieties. The reverse features a heraldic eagle (Robert Scot's rendering of the Great Seal of the United States). Soft, green-gold colors, characteristic of the alloys of the early 1800's. In an old, green-label holder. PCGS reports only 18 examples in this grade (PCGS # 8559) . Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $10,350
Lot 1178		1801 $10 Capped Bust. *SEGS graded AU-58 Cleaned.** With the "naked eye" this example has an excellent look. It is well struck and lustrous; however, under close examination we note signs of expert repair. If you are looking for a "high grade" early eagle with nice eye appeal and want to save some money, this is a coin you should consider. Estimated Value $7,000 - 7,500. View details	Unsold
Lot 1179		1842-O $10 Liberty. AU-53. Delicate golden-orange overtones. Scarce low mintage date that is seldom offered better. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details	Realized $1,380
Lot 1180		1844-O $10 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-50. A boldly struck example that should actually grade several points higher. Attractive with no serious problems and light golden orange overtones (PCGS # 8591) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,840
Lot 1181		1857 $10 Liberty. NGC graded Proof 66 Cameo. From our Dr. Richard Ariagno sale where it was described as follows: This monumental offering is possibly unique in Proof condition. Not only is this coin an ultra rarity, but the grade is ultra high at Proof-66. There is no other Proof 1857 Eagle in the Smithsonian, the ANS, even in the Harry Bass specialized gold collection. This 1857 Eagle has only appeared for sale only twice within the past century, both times at public auction. The first appearance was in 1922 as lot #287 in the still famous and world-renowned sale of the James Ten Eyck collection. Although there were many rareties in this sale, this coin must have been considered one of the highlights. John H. Clapp purchased the coin for $40 but later sold it via Private Treaty as a part of his collection to Louis Eliasberg in 1942. Louis Eliasberg began an unparalleled quest to acquire an example of every United States gold coin ever minted and nearly completed the task before his death. Ultimately, his collection was sold at public auction in October 1982. In this sale, the 1857 Liberty Eagle was offered as lot #702 and realized $77,000. Other rareties may come and go, but here is one that stands alone, not only unique as the sole surviving Proof issue from 1857 Eagle mintage, but in superb gem proof condition. Nearly perfect surfaces, with excellent contrast between the devices and the deep mirror fields. A coin which has it all, rarity, condition and a long proven track record of price increases. Bidding will commence at $400,000. Estimated Value $400,000 - 500,000. Ex: Our Dr. Richard Ariagno Sale, May 31, 1999 Lot 789 ($ 396,000.00). View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1182		1859-S $10 Liberty. NGC graded AU-55. A top-notch example of this scarce date, born of a mintage of a mere 7,000 pieces, with many of its siblings lost or destroyed over the years. This one features plenty of original luster, certainly enough to support the grade, and the surfaces show the normal, light abrasions and marks acquired from a short stint in circulation. Minor rim dings appear at 2:00 on the obverse and at 2:00 on the reverse. Finding a nicer example is futile -- this is the finest grade assigned to any 1859-S Eagle, whether at NGC or PCGS. NGC reports only 4 coins at this grade level. A wonderful opportunity for the serious collector. Estimated Value $12,500 - 15,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1183		1862 $10 Liberty. SEGS graded Proof 65 Cameo. A splendid proof specimen. The surfaces are golden-russet, the devices frosted, and the fields especially deeply dished and fully mirrored. Some light hairlines are visible and the coin is a point or so overgraded; nevertheless, a very choice example. Popular for the No Motto Type. Only 35 minted in Proof, but probably fewer than a dozen exist today. When one considers that some of these are impaired and at least two are entombed in permanent institutions (the Smithsonian and the American Numismatic Society), you get a better idea of its true rarity. Estimated Value $40,000 - 45,000. View details	Unsold
Lot 1184		1874-CC $10 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-50. An important example of this scarce Carson City Mint issue. Not the finest known, but then it won't be too terribly expensive then, either. However, for the grade, the buyer will obtain a coin that still retains much of the original mint luster on surfaces that have acquired a bright, orange-gold color. The technical aspects of the coin support the grade fully. Yes, the surfaces show signs of circulation, but the marks are all tiny, unobtrusive, or out of the way (like the mark below the final S in STATES on the reverse). The competition: 2 in PCGS AU-53, 2 in PCGS AU-55, and 1 in PCGS MS-63. Thus, even at the AU-50 level, this is one of the top ten examples known of the date! (PCGS # 8670) . Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,038
Lot 1185		1877-CC $10 Liberty. SEGS graded MS-60. Well struck with some light handling marks noted on both sides. This is a very high grade example as only 3,332 were struck with most survivors being in much lower grade. Estimated Value $16,000 - 18,000. View details	Unsold
Lot 1186		1879 $10 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-55 (PCGS # 8683) . Estimated Value $220 - 240. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $242
Lot 1187		1880 $10 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-60. Usual amount of light bag marks for the grade (PCGS # 8687) . Estimated Value $210 - 220. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $184
Lot 1188		1880 $10 Liberty. EF-45. Estimated Value $180 - 190. View details	Realized $173
Lot 1189		1880-S $10 Liberty. ICG graded AU-50. Estimated Value $170 - 190. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $196
Lot 1190		1882 $10 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-60 (PCGS # 8695) . Estimated Value $200 - 225. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $230
Lot 1191		1884-CC $10 Liberty. AU-50. Cleaned at one time, now an atttractive golden orange. One of the scarcer Carson City eagles. Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400. View details	Unsold
Lot 1192		1887-S $10 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-61 and 1888-S. PCGS graded MS-61. A decent pair, both in old, green-label PCGS holders. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $800 - 850. View details	Unsold
Lot 1193		1891-CC $10 Liberty. EF-45. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $437
Lot 1194		1892 $10 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-61. Together with: 1892 ICG MS-61. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $420 - 470. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $426
Lot 1195		1892 $10 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58. Both exhibit original "dirty" mint luster. Lot of 2 coins (PCGS # 8763) . Estimated Value $390 - 430. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $414
Lot 1196		1892-O $10 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-61. A well struck example, nice and frosty. Pop 51 with 41 in MS-62, i in MS-63 (PCGS # 8723) . Estimated Value $550 - 650. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $604
Lot 1197		1893 $10 Liberty. SEGS graded MS-64. Lightly toned with light contact marks visible with a 5x glass. Well struck. Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $489
Lot 1198		1893 $10 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-60 (PCGS # 8725) . Estimated Value $200 - 230. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $230
Lot 1199		1894 $10 Liberty. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $230 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $288
Lot 1200		1895 $10 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-53. Together with: 1899 PCGS AU-58. Lot of 2 coins (PCGS # 8732) . Estimated Value $190 - 210. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $414
Lot 1201		1896-S $10 Liberty. ICG graded AU-58. Rich golden toning. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1202		1898 $10 Liberty. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $220 - 240. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $288
Lot 1203		1901-S $10 Liberty. SEGS graded MS-63. Intensely lustrous with a few minor marks on Liberty's face. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $288
Lot 1204		1901-S $10 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Nice original mint bloom (PCGS # 8749) . Estimated Value $225 - 250. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $299
Lot 1205		1903 $10 Liberty. SEGS graded MS-63. Quite bold with a few contact marks scattered about. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $288
Lot 1206		1903 $10 Liberty. SEGS graded MS-63. Nice and bright with some light contact marks. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $276
Lot 1207		1903-S $10 Liberty. ICG graded EF-40. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $375 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $380
Lot 1208		1905 $10 Liberty. NGC graded MS-62. A well struck example. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $265
Lot 1209		1907 $10 Indian. No periods. NGC graded MS-62. Lovely golden toning. Popular first year issue. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $633
Lot 1210		1908-D $10 Indian. No motto. NGC graded MS-62. Nice for the grade. Estimated Value $950 - 1,050. View details	Unsold
Lot 1211		1909 $10 Indian. ICG graded AU-53. Estimated Value $270 - 290. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $265
Lot 1212		1910-D $10 Indian. ICG graded AU-58. Estimated Value $280 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $299
Lot 1213		1910-D $10 Indian. ICG graded MS-61. The obverse has some light rim nicks. Estimated Value $280 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $334
Lot 1214		1910-S $10 Indian. NGC graded AU-58. Nice lustrous coin. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $403
Lot 1215		1911-D $10 Indian. EF-45. Cleaned years ago. Estimated Value $500 - 600. Ex: Aution '80 Sale, Superior Galleries, August 1980. Lot 444. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $489
Lot 1216		1912 $10 Indian. NGC graded AU-58. Plenty of mint luster remains. Estimated Value $260 - 290. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $299
Lot 1217		1912 $10 Indian. PCGS graded AU-55 (PCGS # 8871) . Estimated Value $250 - 280. Ex: Gary Burghoff Collection, Superior Galleries, January 1980. Lot 919. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $299
Lot 1218		1913 $10 Indian. NGC graded MS-62. Beautiful golden toning. Estimated Value $325 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $489
Lot 1219		1914 $10 Indian. PCGS graded AU-55 (PCGS # 8875) . Estimated Value $250 - 280. Ex: Gary Burghoff Collection, Superior Galleries, January 1980. Lot 923. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $299
Lot 1220		1914-S $10 Indian. PCGS graded MS-61. Light golden-orange in color (PCGS # 8877) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. Ex: Inga Fodor Sale, Superior Galleries, September 1982. Lot 485. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $748
Lot 1221		1915 $10 Indian. VF-20. Well worn but pleasing, with traces of luster still evident on both sides. Original, coppery-red toning. Estimated Value $240 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $230
Lot 1222		1915 $10 Indian. ICG graded EF-45. Estimated Value $230 - 260. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $242
Lot 1223		1915-S $10 Indian. PCGS graded AU-58. Very close to Mint State (PCGS # 8879) . Estimated Value $600 - 800. Ex: Aution 80 Sale, Superior Galleries, August 1980. Lot 455. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,840
Lot 1224		1916-S $10 Indian. NGC graded MS-62. A nice, fully frosted example with the luster of a 64 coin but with a few too many light surface abrasions to make it to that level. 63? Now, that's a possibility. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 1225		1926 $10 Indian. PCGS graded MS-63. In an old green holder with nice gold toning (PCGS # 8882) . Estimated Value $480 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $725

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