Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 28

Pre-Long Beach Coin Auction

U.S. Two Cent Pieces

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 972		1864 Two Cents. Small motto. PCGS graded MS-64 Red & Brown. Red brown surfaces with specks of green iridescence. The horizontal bars of the shield are free from any marks. The Small Motto variety of this issue is substantially scarcer than the Large Motto, both of which came from an original mintage figure of 19,847,500. PCGS population of 60 in MS-64RB, 23 in MS-65RB and 4 in MS-66RB as the finest (PCGS # 3580) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,495
Lot 973		1864 Two Cents. Small motto. PCGS graded MS-64 Red & Brown. The scarcer of the two varieties for this year, the Small Motto and Large Motto. Original mint red surfaces have been slightly muted to a darker reddish-brown. Lustrous surfaces are above average with regards to the number of abrasions and we note that the horizontal and vertical stripes of the shield are free from any ticks. Choice original mint frost is found in the recessed areas of the obverse device. A pleasing example and one that has less than 1/10 the number of the Large Motto variety graded in MS64RB at PCGS. PCGS population of 60 in MS-64RB, 23 in MS-65RB and 4 in MS-66RB (PCGS # 3580) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,588
Lot 974		1864 Two Cents. Large motto. PCGS graded Proof 64 Brown. Gorgeous mint green and lavender toning rests on the obverse device, creating fantastic eye appeal! The reverse has a much larger amount of original mint red left that is accompanied by hints of violet toning. While the obverse is gem in condition, some light hairlines on the reverse will keep this specimen classified as a choice near-gem example. PCGS population of 7 in PR-64BN, 4 in PR-65BN and 4 in PR-66BN (PCGS # 3621) . Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $633
Lot 975		1865 and 1866. PCGS graded MS-65 Red & Brown. Both examples are fresh and high quality for the grade. The 1866 being very close to the full Red designation. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $800 - 900. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details	Realized $1,093
Lot 976		1867 Two Cents. NGC graded Proof 65 Red. A dazzling fiery mint red proof free from spots worthy of note. Pop of 20 with 4 in Proof 66 Red as finest. Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,300
Lot 977		1868 Two Cents. PCGS graded MS-65 Red & Brown. Predominantly mint red with only a few tiny fly specks on the obverse. Frosty and lustrous. A bold die crack from TED of UNITED to the AME of AMERICA (PCGS # 3598) . Estimated Value $400 - 450. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $546
Lot 978		1870 and 1871 Two Cent Pieces. PCGS graded MS-64 Red & Brown. Both pieces are fresh and appealing. The 1870 has a slightly mottled appearance while the 1871 has a touch more original mint red coloration. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $500 - 650. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details	Realized $805
Lot 979		1872 Two Cents. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. A beautiful example with soft iridescence seen atop the glossy brown surfaces. All details are well struck and the shield is remarkably free from nicks. Some shallow planchet depressions are seen in the vertical regions of the shield. The toning in the reverse periphery borders on rainbow in its appearance. A scarce issue with few survivors to be had in this grade, even fewer with this much eye appeal. PCGS population of 9 in MS64 BN with only 1 in MS65 BN (PCGS # 3612) . Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,600. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,645
Lot 980		1873 Two Cents. Closed 3. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red & Brown. Original mint red color with bronze and tan highlights. Uninhibited reflective fields are free from carbon spots. Luster is seen radially in the periphery and the motto still possesses original mint frost. The reverse is only slightly less reflective than the obverse and is graced with blue hues. Every detail is razor sharp on this gem proof. PCGS population of 69 in PR65RB with 15 in PR66RB (PCGS # 3652) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,530
Lot 981		1873 Two Cents. Closed 3. PCGS graded Proof 64 Brown. A second example of this scarce proof two cent piece. This example has less mint red on the surfaces and a more mottled appearance. Light spots are noted on the obverse. PCGS population of 26 in PR-64BN, 6 in PR-65BN and 2 in PR-66BN (PCGS # 3652) . Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,840
Lot 982		1873 Two Cents. Closed 3. PCGS graded Proof 63 Brown PQ. The 1873 two-cent piece is a proof-only issue and one with two varieties; the Open 3 and Closed 3. Of the two, the Closed 3 is the more available variety. While technically this coin could correctly be considered PR63 due to some light hairlines, the eye appeal of this iridescent beauty is near-gem in quality. The blue, green, yellow and magenta toning is blazing from more than an arms length away. We have not ever seen a two-cent piece with this much original blue toning on it before. PCGS has graded 17 in PR-63BN, 26 in PR-64BN, 6 in PR-65BN and 2 in PR-66BN (PCGS # 3651) . Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,530
Lot 983		A Lot of Two Cent Pieces All In Old PCGS Holders. Consists of the following: 1864 Large Motto MS63BN, 1867 MS64RB and 1869 MS64RB. Each coin is fresh and appealing. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $450 - 500. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details	Realized $690