Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 23

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

U.S. Coins - Half Dollars - Barber

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2398		1893. PCGS graded Proof 63 Cameo. PQ. A pure white Gem. The obverse is nearly a Deep Cameo; the reverse is slightly less brilliant than the obverse, but is just as technically impressive. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2399		1894. PCGS graded Proof 63. A delightfully choice proof specimen with delicate pale violet centers and blue iridescent borders. A total of 972 were made. In a 1st generation holder. Estimated Value $450 - 500 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 2400		1894. Proof 63. Excellent cameo contrast with a faint film of light tone. Estimated Value $450 - 500 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $518
Lot 2401		1894-O. PCGS graded MS-62. A well struck frosty mint specimen, brilliant white with a touch of natural tone about the extreme borders. In a 1st generation holder . Estimated Value $350 - 450 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $518
Lot 2402		1895. MS-63. A boldly struck frosty white coin. Estimated Value $700 - 800 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $719
Lot 2403		1896-O. PCGS graded MS-62. A nice bold obverse with areas of weakness on the reverse as made. All is frosty and lightly toned. A very scarce issue in strictly uncirculated condition. In an old green holder. Pop of 3 with 5 in MS-63, 7 in MS-64 and 3 in MS-65 (PCGS # 6475) Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,300 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,380
Lot 2404		1897. NGC graded Proof 66 Ultra Cameo. Bright and untoned, with impressive, black-and-white contrast on both sides, easily earning the Ultra Cameo designation. Perfect for type purposes. NGC reports 2 at this level and only 14 examples finer in Ultra Cameo. Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,188
Lot 2405		1897. NGC graded Proof 61. Platinum white in appearance and appears to be nicer than just a PR-61. A total of 731 proofs made. Estimated Value $325 - 375 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $437
Lot 2406		1897. PCGS graded Proof 60. The surfaces over overlaid with uniform midnight blue iridescent toning on both sides. A total of 731 were made. In an old green holder (PCGS # 6544) Estimated Value $325 - 350 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $426
Lot 2407		1897. MS-60. A bold strike and lightly toned. Estimated Value $300 - 330 View details	Realized $345
Lot 2408		1898. PCGS graded Proof 65 Cameo. A flashy, cameo Gem that will serve nicely in a high-grade type set. PCGS reports 5 Cameos at this grade level, 1 in PR-66, 2 in PR-67, and none higher. Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,700 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,105
Lot 2409		1898. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo. Premium Quality. Heavy cameo contrast on both sides of this nearly pure white example. Very choice for the grade. PCGS reports only 9 Cameos in this grade and only 8 higher. Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,600 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,725
Lot 2410		1899. NGC graded Proof 64 PQ. A gorgeous proof specimen with excellent cameo contrast. The centeres are golden with electric blue iridescence at the borders. A total of 846 were made. Certainly deserving of our Premium Quality designation. In an old holder. Estimated Value $800 - 900 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,875
Lot 2411		1899. Brilliant Proof 60 Plus. An attractive proof specimen with irregular pastel toning on both sides. Estimated Value $350 - 400 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 2412		1899. PCGS graded MS-63. Well struck, brilliant and frosty. In an old green holder (PCGS # 6483) Estimated Value $500 - 550 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $604
Lot 2413		1900. PCGS graded MS-62 PQ. Boldly struck and elegantly toned. In a 1st generation PCGS holder. Estimated Value $400 - 500 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $978
Lot 2414		1902. NGC graded Proof 64. A cream and white brilliant proof example with pleasing cameo contrast. A total of 777 were made. In an old holder. Estimated Value $800 - 900 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,070
Lot 2415		1903. NGC graded Proof 63. A totally brilliant white example with a touch of gold at the borders. A total of 755 made. In an old holder. Estimated Value $450 - 500 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $978
Lot 2416		1904. PCGS graded Proof 64 PQ. A spectacular and beautifully toned proof specimen. Liberty is highlighted in shades of light gold radiating outwards to hues of rose and terminating in electric blue. The reverse is similarly toned. The few faint hairlines visible under magnification appear to be on the 1st generation PCGS holder. A total of 670 were made. Estimated Value $800 - 900 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,450
Lot 2417		1904. Proof 63. An attractive proof Barber with irregular light pastel toning. Estimated Value $450 - 550 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $460
Lot 2418		1905. PCGS graded Proof 63. A brilliant proof example with full cameo contrast. The surfaces are silvery white with a film of mottled tone scattered about. A total of 727 were made. In an old green holder (PCGS # 6552) Estimated Value $450 - 500 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $633
Lot 2419		1905. PCGS graded MS-65. A snow-white Gem, with drifts of creamy luster on both sides. Very nicely struck and fully detailed. A scarce date in MS-65 and almost impossible to find nicer. PCGS reports a mere 7 coins in this grade, 4 in MS-66, and only 2 in MS-67! (PCGS # 6501) Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,500 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2420		1906. PCGS graded Proof 63 PQ. A very choice brilliant proof example, pinkish-white in appearance with a minimum of faint hairlines visible only thru magnification. A total of 675 were made. In an old green holder (PCGS # 6553) Estimated Value $450 - 500 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $776
Lot 2421		1907. MS-60. Mostly well struck, frosty with natural light mottled toning. Estimated Value $300 - 330 View details	Realized $748
Lot 2422		1907-D. AU-58. A brilliant specimen with just the faintest hint of friction on the cheek. Estimated Value $200 - 250 View details	Realized $288
Lot 2423		1908. PCGS graded Proof 63. A choice brilliant proof example and creamy white in appearance. A total of 545 made. In an old green holder (PCGS # 6555) Estimated Value $450 - 500 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $863
Lot 2424		1908. PCGS graded MS-66. One of the finest examples graded of this date, PCGS in their Population Report note 5 graded this high, with only 1 graded finer (MS-67). Bright and well-struck, with a tinge of golden color on both sides. The true rarity of these Gems has been revealed over the years (thanks to the compilations created by the grading services), and they are now being rewarded with the impressive prices they deserve (PCGS # 6512) Estimated Value $5,700 - 6,200 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2425		1908-D. MS-62. Well struck, bright and frosty. Estimated Value $325 - 375 View details	Realized $391
Lot 2426		1909. PCGS graded Proof 63. A glittering brilliant proof specimen with excellent cameo contrast. Delicate golden peripheral toning adds to its appeal. A total of 650 proofs made. In a 2nd generation PCGS holder (PCGS # 6556) Estimated Value $450 - 500 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $776
Lot 2427		1909. AGS graded MS-64. Well struck, frosty and untoned. Our grade is MS-60 plus. Estimated Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $357
Lot 2428		1909. AU-58. Barely the slightest evidence of friction, all lightly toned. Estimated Value $220 - 250 View details	Realized $288
Lot 2429		1909-S. PCGS graded MS-67. A blast white example with semi-reflective surfaces. Boldly struck. Tied with four other examples for "Finest Graded" honors at PCGS. Superb quality that will satisfy even the most fastidious collector (PCGS # 6518) Estimated Value $20,000 - 24,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2430		1910. PCGS graded MS-63. A well struck example, nice and frosty white with light toning. A truly scarce date in choice uncirculated condition. Pop of 17 with 29 in MS-64, 15 in MS-65 and 1 in MS-66 (PCGS # 6519) Estimated Value $850 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $949
Lot 2431		1911. PCGS graded MS-62. Mostly well struck, frosty and very lightly toned. In a 1st generation holder. Estimated Value $340 - 360 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 2432		1912. PCGS graded Proof 65. Impressive rainbow toning on both sides, with the reverse color being nothing short of monstrous. MS-67 eye appeal! (PCGS # 6559) Estimated Value $2,300 - 2,600 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,645
Lot 2433		1912. PCGS graded Proof 61. Premium Quality. Housed in one of the smaller, first-generation PCGS holders (generally perceived as being more conservatively graded than their later counterparts). Some minor obverse hairlines. The reverse is particularly choice and actually presents some nice cameo contrast (PCGS # 6559) Estimated Value $350 - 400 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $391
Lot 2434		1912. PCGS graded Proof 61. A glittering white brilliant proof specimen. A total of 700 proofs made. In an old green holder (PCGS # 6559) Estimated Value $330 - 360 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $357
Lot 2435		1912. MS-60 Plus. A decent strike, nice and frosty and lightly toned. Estimated Value $300 - 350 View details	Realized $276
Lot 2436		1913. PCGS graded Proof 62. An intensely brilliant proof specimen, creamy-white in appearance, with nice cameo effect contrast. A total of 627 proofs made. In an old green holder (PCGS # 6560) Estimated Value $375 - 400 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $546
Lot 2437		1913-D. NGC graded MS-62. The frosty mint surfaces are overlaid with natural mottled russet toning. In an old holder. Estimated Value $300 - 350 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $633
Lot 2438		1913-S. PCGS graded MS-65. PQ. Toned in a blush of lilac pastels. Housed in an older-generation, green-label holder (a signal to knowledgeable buyers of a possible upgrade). PCGS reports 14 in this grade and 3 higher (all in MS-66) (PCGS # 6529) Estimated Value $4,200 - 4,600 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2439		1914. Brilliant Proof 60 Plus. Irregular mottled toning, particularly on the reverse. This coin might benefit from a proper dipping. With a mintage of 380, this ranks as the lowest mintage proof in the series. Estimated Value $350 - 400 View details	Realized $489
Lot 2440		1915. PCGS graded Proof 62. A gorgeous proof specimen, deeply toned with a full spectrum of colors. Scarce low mintage date with a total of 450 proofs struck thus ranking as second lowest in mintage. In an old green holder (PCGS # 6562) Estimated Value $400 - 450 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $719
Lot 2441		1915-D. PCGS graded MS-66. Amazing lilac toning bordered by flecks of orange-gold and sea-green iridescence. Tied for the finest graded at PCGS, where they report only ten examples in this grade and none finer (PCGS # 6533) Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,300 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,450
Lot 2442		1915-D. PCGS graded MS-65. Well struck and frosty white on both sides. An outstanding gem example for this date. Pop of 28 with 9 higher, all MS-66 (PCGS # 6533) Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,100 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,358
Lot 2443		1915-D. MS-61. A trifle softly struck, still nice and frosty throughout. Estimated Value $300 - 330 View details	Realized $265