Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 26

Pre-Long Beach Coin Auction

Territorial Gold

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1939		Christopher Bechtler, 5 DOLLARS GEORGIA, RUTHERF., 140 gr. 20 carats. PCGS graded AU-50. Yellow gold with patches of orange toning. Rose toning on the lower reverse. A deep nick is noted on the obverse at 7:00. Medium to heavy hairlines on the obverse and reverse. A small patch of adjustment marks on the reverse at 11:00 and sharp scratch inbetween the RO of CAROLINA. Sharp lettering detail on both obverse and reverse. While this piece does have a few marks here and there, the 140 Grain, 20 Carat variety is about two times as scarce as the 134 grain variety (PCGS # 10112) . Estimated Value $6,000 - 6,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,038
Lot 1940		August Bechtler, 1 DOLLAR CAROLINA, 27 gr. 21 carats. PCGS graded AU-53. A high quality "AU" example with a strong strike and problem-free planchet. Shimmering yellow gold is seen under an original patina on the obverse and reverse. Semi-reflective fields on both sides surrounding the lettering. A nice candidate for a Bechtler type coin. Choice for the grade. PCGS Pop of 40 in this grade (PCGS # 10040) . Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,070
Lot 1941		1849 Norris, Gregg & Norris (San Francisco) $5 Gold. Reeded edge. Sharpness of EF-40. Cleaned with signs of repair. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details	Realized $5,175
Lot 1942		1849 Moffat & Co. (San Francisco) $5 Gold. PCGS graded EF-45. Bright yellow gold with violet hues around the nick. All details are clear and the feather detail on the reverse is above average for the grade. Reverse die rotated 20 degrees or so. Pleasant orange-gold toning on the reverse. A small scuff mark under the O of CALIFORNIA (PCGS # 10240) . Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,600
Lot 1943		1851 U.S. Assay Office $50 "slug", 887 THOUS. Reeded edge. NGC graded AU-53. Here is a high rated example of the popular $50.00 "slug". We do note an assortment of light rim bruises about the edges, a common occurrence on these huge heavy gold coins, and the surfaces show normal light abrasions from normal short usage. A most desirable example and the most recognized of all California Gold Rush period coinage (PCGS # 4264) . Estimated Value $20,000 - 22,000. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $21,850
Lot 1944		1852 Humbert TEN DOLS. 2 over 1. K-8, High R.5. PCGS graded VF-35. Light yellow gold with soft iridescence at the borders. Nice detail for a VF example with feather and shield detail discernible. Diagnostic die break on the reverse, bisecting the entire reverse. The dies for this issue were produced in 1851 but production had to wait until the proper authority existed for the striking of smaller denominations in 1852. PCGS has graded only 38 in all grades with 2 AU58 examples as finest (PCGS # 10190) . Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,370
Lot 1945		1852 U.S. Assay Office $50 Gold, 900 THOUS. PCGS graded VF-35. A yellow gold specimen with rose gold toning found in the recessed areas of the obverse. An example that is above par in comparison to other VF examples as their are no rim bruises or deep nicks or abrasions. A thin scratch is seen on the reverse running through the interwoven concentric circles. Feather detail is that of a nice XF example. A true workhorse coin from the California Gold Rush Era. As a variety, there are fewer "900" examples known in all grades than the "887" variety (PCGS # 10019) . Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $14,950
Lot 1946		1852 U.S. Assay Office $10 Gold, 884 THOUS. Sharpness of VF-30. Cleaned with signs of repair. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details	Realized $2,013
Lot 1947		1852 U.S. Assay Office $10 Gold, 884 THOUS. Sharpness of VF-30 or better. With rim nicks and scratches on both sides. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details	Realized $2,760
Lot 1948		1853 U.S. Assay Office $20 Gold, 900 THOUS. PCGS graded AU-53. Light greenish-yellow surfaces that are way above average for this Asssay Office issue. Of the two varieties existing for this year, the "884 Thous" and the "900 Thous", the "900 Thous" is considerably more available but it is rare to find such a choice and original piece. Fully lustrous and free of any jarring marks so commonly seen. PCGS Pop of 15 in AU53. From Superior's Sale of The Worrell Collection, September 26-28, 1993, Lot # 1338, where it was accompanied by an ANACS authenticating certificate (#E-3956-C) registered to Jay Roe Rare Coins. The certificate and the lot tag from that sale are included with this piece (PCGS # 10013) . Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,463
Lot 1949		1854 Kellogg & Co. (San Francisco) $20 Gold. PCGS graded EF-45. A historical pioneer piece struck after the closing of the U.S. Assay Office of Gold and just prior to the opening of the San Francisco Mint. Light yellow gold surfaces with above average detail and original granular luster in the periphery and near the devices. Has the appearance of an AU50+ coin that has been net graded due to several hits on the rim above and below the CO of FRANCISCO. Very pleasing in appearance (PCGS # 10222) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,600
Lot 1950		1860 Clark, Gruber & Co. (Denver, Colorado) $5 Gold. Sharpness of EF-40. Old nicks and scratches including some light graffiti. Still worth our conservative estimate. Yellow gold coloration and a perfect candidate for a pocket piece. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,725
Lot 1951		1861 Clark, Gruber & Co. (Denver, Colorado) $5 Gold. Kagin-6, Breen-7944. PCGS graded AU-50. Original light greenish-gold surfaces with satiny luster at the borders and hugging the device. Strong feather detail. Notorious for being weakly struck at the centers and this piece is no exception. That being the case, anyone familiar with these popular issues with appreciate the originality and fresh eye-appeal of this piece. PCGS has graded 13 in this grade with only 12 finer, a MS61 being the finest. Six in date larger than other numerals. E of GRUBER is slanted left at lower portion and touches B. (PCGS # 10140) . Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,613