Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 23

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

U.S. Coins - Small Cents - Flying Eagle and Indian Head

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1337		1856. Snow 3. PCGS graded Proof 58. Lightly toned, with different shades of golden toning. Accompanied by an Eagle Eye Rare Coins photo certificate with the somewhat confusing designation "Format: Mint State." (this may have something to do with the soft strike on the head, tail, and wreath). In a recent article, numismatic researcher Robert Julian pointed out that the first 1856 Flying Eagle Patterns were issued in quantity for presentation to anyone who might have an influence on pending legislation to authorize the new Small Cent. Apparently, the coins were an enormous hit with collectors, as they were later restruck in a variety of formats. Thus, the seemingly high mintage for this Pattern Cent is explained by political motives first and collector demand second. Even today, the demand for this date far outstrips the supply, as evidenced by the impressive prices this coin brings whenever it appears on the market (PCGS # 2037) Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $9,775
Lot 1338		1857. NGC graded MS-65. A very attractive example that features a bold strike and some red and blue toning visible on both sides. Excellent cartwheel luster. This immensely popular design lasted only two years (three, if you count the 1856 Patterns). In essence, the Flying Eagle Cent served as a segue from the clunky Large Cents to the more genteel Indian Cents. NGC has graded only 8 finer, all at the MS-66 level. Estimated Value $2,700 - 3,000 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,990
Lot 1339		1857. NGC graded MS-64. A well struck example, lustrous and saddle tan in color. In an older NGC holder. Estimated Value $700 - 900 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 1340		1857 and 1858 Small Letters. MS-60. Each is a frosty example and lightly toned. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $400 - 440 View details	Realized $1,150
Lot 1341		1857. AU-55 and XF-40. Each is nicely toned. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $200 - 220 View details	Realized $437
Lot 1342		1858. Small letters. Proof 63. A very bold strike as expected for a proof, and with nice clean surfaces too. Always in demand in this upper grade as this type was so short lived. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1343		1859. PCGS graded MS-64. Well struck with lilac toning and excellent eye appeal (PCGS # 2052) Estimated Value $575 - 650 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $776
Lot 1344		1861. MS-60. One is lightly toned. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $200 - 250 View details	Realized $345
Lot 1345		1862. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. Well struck, choice and quite lustrous (PCGS # 2064) Estimated Value $200 - 225 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $253
Lot 1346		1863. MS-64. A sparkling Brilliant Uncirculated example and very choice. Estimated Value $175 - 200 View details	Realized $368
Lot 1347		1863. MS-60 and AU-50. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $75 - 100 View details	Realized $207
Lot 1348		1864. Copper-nickel. Proof 63. A well struck golden-tan beauty with some scattered fly-specks, one just above the wreath on the reverse. Only 370 proofs made thus the rarest regular issue proof small cent. Estimated Value $500 - 600 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $805
Lot 1349		1864. Copper-nickel. NGC graded MS-64. Well struck with nice golden mint luster. Estimated Value $200 - 250 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $265
Lot 1350		1864. Copper-nickel. MS-64. Well struck and lightly toned. Estimated Value $200 - 250 View details	Realized $253
Lot 1351		1864 Copper-nickel and 1909. MS-60 and MS-63. The first is lightly toned, the second is full mint red. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $125 - 150 View details	Realized $219
Lot 1352		1865. MS-64 Red. Well struck and fiery orange in color. Estimated Value $150 - 200 View details	Realized $253
Lot 1353		1873. Closed 3. PCGS graded MS-64 Red & Brown PQ. A well struck gem with magnificent brown, green and lilac hues. This beauty is definitely of Premium Quality for the grade. Pop of 43 with 14 higher in MS-65 RB (PCGS # 2110) Estimated Value $850 - 950 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $978
Lot 1354		1873. Doubled "LIBERTY". NGC graded Fine-15 Brown. Deep, rich brown colors and glossy surfaces. This variety is so popular and so distinct that it has earned its own listing in the "Redbook." From a standpoint of wear, this coin is easily Very Fine, but the tight restrictions on how much LIBERTY should be visible for a given grade force this coin (unfairly, we might add) into the Fine category! Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1355		1874. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. Well struck with slightly subdue fiery mint red color. Pop of 11 with 6 higher by a point. Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,100 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1356		1874. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red. Coppery-orange, with pink and blue highlights on the high points. Housed in an older-generation, green-label PCGS holder. Estimated Value $750 - 850 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1357		1877. VG-8. Although LIBERTY is virtually complete, we have downgraded this due to some roughness in the planchet. Estimated Value $500 - 550 View details	Realized $776
Lot 1358		1881. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. Well struck and quite lustrous with fiery mint red color. Estimated Value $280 - 320 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1359		1882. PCGS graded Proof 65 Brown. Forget the "Brown" marked on the holder, this beauty shimmers with iridescence. In an old green holder. Estimated Value $150 - 200 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 1360		1882. NGC graded Proof 65 Brown. Wonderful blue iridescent toning on both sides. Estimated Value $300 - 350 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,013
Lot 1361		1882. PCGS graded MS-66 Red. A well struck gem specimen and fiery mint red in color. In a first generation PCGS holder. Pop of 19 with only 2 higher by a point. Estimated Value $2,700 - 3,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1362		1882. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. Beautiful, orange-red color, with some splashes of purple added for good measure. Estimated Value $450 - 500 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1363		1883. PCGS graded Proof 65 Brown. Attractive reddish iridescent toning on both sides. Estimated Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $518
Lot 1364		1884. NGC graded MS-66 Red & Brown. Well struck and absolutely pristine. Estimated Value $400 - 475 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1365		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1366		1887. NGC graded Proof 63 Brown. Well struck with about 15% iridescent mint red visible. Estimated Value $100 - 125 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 1367		1888. Proof 63 Red & Brown. Nice rich colors. Estimated Value $100 - 115 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $161
Lot 1368		1888. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. Slightly faded fiery mint red color. Estimated Value $250 - 350 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 1369		1891. MS-64 Red. Well struck frosty mint specimen and fully mint red. Estimated Value $120 - 140 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $75
Lot 1370		1891. PCGS graded AU-58 Mint Error. Struck 12% Off Center. Quite spectacular. Sharply struck and lustrous, quite interesting. Estimated Value $600 - 800 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1371		1892. Proof 64 Red & Brown. Far more fiery orange mint color than you might expect. Estimated Value $175 - 200 View details	Realized $207
Lot 1372		1894. MS-63 Red & Brown. Estimated Value $60 - 70 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $58
Lot 1373		1897. PCGS graded MS-63 Red. Well struck with nice original mint red color. Estimated Value $50 - 75 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $98
Lot 1374		1898. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red. PQ. One tiny mark on the Indian's cheek. Housed in an older-generation, green-label PCGS holder. Estimated Value $350 - 400 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $426
Lot 1375		1898. PCGS graded MS-65 Red. Well struck and full blazing mint red. Pop of 77 with 40 in MS-66 RD and 7 in MS-67 RD. Estimated Value $400 - 450 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $518
Lot 1376		1899. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. Dazzling brilliance, with strong cartwheels, and highly reflective surfaces. Toned in crisp, iridescent, reds, greens, and oranges. A most impressive example in a nice, high grade. Estimated Value $800 - 850 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1377		1899. PCGS graded MS-65 Red & Brown PQ. Well struck with fiery faded mint red color (PCGS # 2203) Estimated Value $100 - 125 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $299
Lot 1378		1899 (2 pcs) and 1903. PCGS graded MS-64 Red and PCGS MS-63 Red. The 1903 is PCGS MS-64 RB. Each exhibits lovely colors. All in 1st generation holders. The 1903 is quite spectacular in its arrangement of colors and could cause this lot to bring a strong premium over our estimate. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $400 - 440 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1379		1899 and 1902. Both MS-63 Red & Brown. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $50 - 60 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $92
Lot 1380		1902. Proof 65 Red. Spectacular golden sunset toning on both sides and thus worthy of a premium bid. Estimated Value $700 - 800 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $978
Lot 1381		1908-S. MS-60 Plus Red & Brown. Light tan from faded mint color. Popular semi-key date. Estimated Value $150 - 200 View details	Realized $184
Lot 1382		1909-S. VF-20. A pleasing coin for the grade. Problem free key date issue. Estimated Value $300 - 350 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $368
Lot 1383		1909-S. Fine-15. A nice problem free coin. Estimated Value $300 - 325 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1384		Partial Set of Flying Eagle and Indian Head Cents. 1857-1909. No key dates. Condition ranges from About Good to Very Good. Lot of 43 coins. Estimated Value $150 - 200 View details	Realized $230