Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 28

Pre-Long Beach Coin Auction

U.S. Gold $2.50

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2145		1806 $2.50 Gold Capped Bust. 6 over 5. NGC graded MS-61. Offered here is one of the finest known examples of one of the toughest quarter eagles from U.S. numismatics! Only the 1804 13 Star Reverse is more rare than the 1806/5 and David Akers called this the third rarest date in the entire quarter eagle series. A mere 480 coins were reportedly minted for this variety and only 15 have been graded in all grades at NGC. Population 3; 3 in 62; 1 in 63 as finest graded. The present specimen displays frosty greenish-yellow gold surfaces with sparkling luster over nearly half of the obverse and the entire reverse. A huge plus for this rarity is the absence of any adjustment marks on either obverse or reverse and we note a single, hairline scratch vertically across the obverse device as the only real impairment. The obverse strike is above average with original frost still embedded in the recessed areas. The reverse displays the expected central strike weakness in the horizontal bars of the shield. Faint coppery hues are seen hugging the obverse and reverse periphery, strongest on the reverse. A monumental opportunity to acquire one of the rarest quarter eagles ever produced! The overdate on this specimen is bold and can be seen in correct lighting without magnification. While the exact die marriage presented here is unquestionably one of the rarest in U.S. numismatics, the reverse die was used independently to strike several other issues during this time. For instance, this reverse die was used to strike quarter eagles of 1805 (Breen-1), 1806 (Breen-2), 1806 (Breen-2, this coin), 1807 (Breen-1) and the 1807 (JR-1) dimes. A "marathon" die to say the least and one which lasted over ten times longer than the average life expectancy of a die during this time. There are several diagnostics that can be found on this obverse die. First, a fine die crack exists from the top of star 7 through the tops of LIB. Additionally, the two denticles near star 8 and 9 extend outward like "fangs" and the points of stars 8 and 9 at the 5:00 position are shortened. A monumental opportunity to acquire one of the rarest quarter eagles ever produced!. Estimated Value $80,000 - 110,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $103,500
Lot 2146		Desireable 1821 $2.50 Gold Capped Head. Sharpness of About Uncirculated. Lightly cleaned years ago, still retains plenty of mint luster. A sharply struck example that should stir plenty of bidder attention for the Capped Head to Left type. Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2147		A Trio of Classic Head $2.50 gold coins. Consists of: 1834, 1835 and 1839-0. Each grades sharpness of Very Fine or better, damaged and cleaned. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details	Realized $604
Lot 2148		1836 $2.50 Gold Classic Head. Script 8. ICG graded AU-50. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 2149		1838 $2.50 Gold Classic Head. ANACS graded Sharpness of Almost Uncirculated Damaged-Rim Filed. Net VF-30. Together with: $2.50 1848 ANACS AU Details scratched and cleaned, Net EF-40. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details	Realized $776
Lot 2150		1839-C $2.50 Gold Classic Head. EF-45. Well struck with some scattered marks on both sides and traces of mint luster still extant. Quite scarce and one of only two dates of this design struck at the Charlotte Mint. Accompanied by an old green PCGS EF-45 tag. Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,645
Lot 2151		1839-O $2.50 Gold Classic Head. AU-50. A popular issue with the New Orleans mint mark on the obverse above the date. Accompanied by a PCGS AU-50 tag. Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2152		1840 $2.50 Gold Liberty. Both Sharpness of Very Fine. The 1840 has been cleaned, the 1847-D shows damage on the rims with scratches on the reverse. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details	Realized $920
Lot 2153		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 2154		1841-C $2.50 Gold Liberty. Sharpness of About Uncirculated. Cleaned. Small scattered marks in the fields. Mintage of 10,281. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,955
Lot 2155		1841-D $2.50 Gold Liberty. SEGS graded AU-58 Lite Cleaning. The 1841-D is an elusive Dahlonega Mint quarter eagle in all grades. Only 4,164 pieces were struck and most examples are seen in the VF grade. The present example has sharp AU detail with surfaces that have been uniformly cleaned. Obverse cleaning is heavier than that on the reverse. A small lint mark exists just in front of the chin in the field. A dull and old scratch in the reverse just to the right of the eagle's beak. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,680
Lot 2156		1842-D $2.50 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded EF-45. A problem-free example, just some honest wear and all nicely toned. A scarcer Dahlonega issue as only 4,643 were struck. Should be reholdered as the slab is marked up. PCGS reports 14 in this high grade with 30 better, the finest being 5 in AU-58 (PCGS # 7725) . Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2157		1845-D $2.50 Gold Liberty. Sharpness of About Uncirculated. Cleaned. Mintage of 19,460. Survivors rare in choice AU and above. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,438
Lot 2158		1846-C $2.50 Gold Liberty. NGC graded AU-50. Light greenish gold. Struck from rusted dies, evidence of which is heaviest near the date and under the eagle's right wing. Sharp detail with minor hairlines. Light die clashing is seen on the reverse. A tiny scuff is near the border at the 7th star. A rare issue from the Charlotte Mint with a mintage of only 4,808 pieces. Douglas Winter stated this date is, "Rare and undervalued". Population 5, 29 finer. Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2159		1852-D $2.50 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Intense orange gold surfaces with thick, frosty luster. Well struck with all of Liberty's hair and all feather detail fully defined. A shallow scuff is noted on the cheek and some stray, light hairlines are found in the fields. The reverse possesses even more luster and matching sharpness of detail. Above the head of the eagle is a patch of sky blue film, underneath which lies a few scratches. One of the finest known for this low mintage issue, only 4,078 being struck. Noted gold specialist commented on the scarcity of this issue when he commented: "It is very rare in About Uncirculated". PCGS has graded only 5 in this grade with a single MS-63 finer. Unquestionably a rare numismatic offering! (PCGS # 7765) . Estimated Value $25,000 - 30,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2160		1856 $2.50 Gold Liberty. NGC graded MS-62. Quite attractive and greenish-golden in color. Estimated Value $525 - 575. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,006
Lot 2161		1857 $2.50Gold Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64. A beautiful blend of rich orange gold color and rose highlights. Unquestionably choice for the assigned grade and free from any serious marks or hairlines. Surfaces and devices are just drenched in original mint frost. For identification purposes, between stars 2 and 3 is a squiggly lint mark in the field. The 1857 quarter eagle, along with other Philadelphia issues in many denominations, is often overlooked and repeatedly sells at what can be perceived as a cheap compared to rarity. A fantastic candidate for a No Motto quarter eagle "type" coin. PCGS population of 10 in MS-64, 1 in MS-66, 1 in MS-67 and 1 in MS-68 as the finest (PCGS # 7782) . Estimated Value $2,400 - 2,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,450
Lot 2162		1859-S $2.50 Gold Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. A lustrous and original rarity from San Francisco. Extremely sharp hair detail on Liberty. Soft and satiny luster covers a large portion of the obverse and the entire reverse fields. Identified by a small hairline scratch from the border, left of 1 and up towards middle of neck. The mintmark on the reverse has is blurred and the recessed areas of the S are filled. A rare and undervalued quarter eagle from San Francisco with a mintage of only 15,200. NGC population is 7 in MS-61, 4 in MS-62, 1 in MS-63 and a single MS-65 as the finest. Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,750
Lot 2163		1876-S $2.50 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded AU-55. Well struck with plenty of mint luster to justify the grade. We note some light surfaces scratches in the lower right obverse field. A rare low mintage date as a mere 5000 were struck. PCGS reports 12 in this grade with 4 in MS-61, 6 in MS-62 and 4 in MS-63 (PCGS # 7825) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2164		1879-S $2.50 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded AU-50. Rich yellow gold surfaces with a light film on them. Luster exists mostly on the reverse. A light scratch on the reverse from the tips of the arrowheads to the M of AMERICA (PCGS # 7831) . Estimated Value $375 - 400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $489
Lot 2165		1886 $2.50 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded MS-65. A beautiful, condition census gem quarter eagle from an era defined by small mintages. Between 1880-1886, not a single year had a recorded mintage over 5,000 coins and the 1886 quarter eagle had only 4,000 struck. The gem at hand hast soft, satiny surfaces that are rose gold in coloration. Lovely blue and golden hues are seen on the obverse, hidden near the peripheries. The reverse explodes with electric yellow, blue and mint green toning. A patch of iridescent and opaque toning/film is seen above the eagle's head and appears original. Luster engulfs the complete surfaces of both sides. The only mark to mention is a small planchet flaw to the right of star 4. A extremely scarce issue in gem and one that should be applauded for its originality and beauty! Only 22 gem quarter eagles from 1880-1886 have ever been graded by PCGS. For the 1886, PCGS has graded 2 in MS-65 with a single MS-67 finest (PCGS # 7838) . Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $7,475
Lot 2166		1901 $2.50 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64. Deep orange gold surfaces with some light film here and there. Lustrous, well struck and choice (PCGS # 7853) . Estimated Value $650 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $748
Lot 2167		1903 $2.50 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Estimated Value $525 - 570. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 2168		1906 $2.50 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Flashy and lustrous (PCGS # 7858) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $633
Lot 2169		1907 $2.50 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded Proof 65 Cameo. A magnificent gem proof with a delicate balance of strong reflectivity, sparkling metal flow lines, deep gold color and sky-blue and olive toning. Gem proof gold of this caliber is extremely hard to find and while this 20th century issue is not the rarest date, take a closer examination of its aesthetic and technical qualities, for they are astounding. Last presented in the Superior 1990 Sale of the 1872 Amazonian Gold Pattern Set as Lot # 2025 where the cataloguer noted "That offered here is so fresh and nice we consider it at the top end of its range". We note that since that time this beauty has been off the market completely and now takes the concept of "fresh" to a whole new level. Someone needing a top example of a 20th century proof Liberty quarter eagle would be very wise to inspect this gem specimen. PCGS population of 6 in PR-65, 1 in PR-66 and 3 in PR-67 in PF-68 Cameo (PCGS # 7933) . Estimated Value $9,500 - 10,500. Ex-Superior, October 7-9, 1990, Lot #2025. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $17,250
Lot 2170		1907 $2.50 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64. Frosty with finely granular surfaces (PCGS # 7859) . Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $863
Lot 2171		1907 $2.50 Gold Liberty. NGC graded MS-62. Together with: $5.00 1913 NGC MS-61. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $675 - 725. View details	Realized $776
Lot 2172		1908 $2.50 Gold Indian. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. Every characteristic screams "gem" on this piece! Luster rolls across all surfaces and the wings of the eagle possess the uninterrupted, velvety luster required for the next grade. Housed in an old PCGS green label, fat letter holder and we suggest considering resubmitting this coin to PCGS or NGC (PCGS # 7939) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,450
Lot 2173		1908 $2.50 Gold Indian. All grade AU-50 or better. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $400 - 425. View details	Realized $604
Lot 2174		1909 $2.50 Gold Indian. PCGS graded MS-62 (PCGS # 7940) . Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,380
Lot 2175		1909 $2.50 Gold Indian. EF-40. An evenly matched lot of circulated Indian Head quarter eagles. The 1929 pieces are sold "as is". Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details	Unsold
Lot 2176		1911 $2.50 Gold Indian. NGC graded Proof 66. There is gold, there is proof gold … and then there is matte proof gold! A stunning, microscopically granular gem with deep gold coloration. Luster is never really seen on these issues and the presence of sky-blue iridescence embedded within the granularity will have to satisfy you, which we think it will. Of the 191 proofs struck in 1911, around 35-40 exist in all grades today. Every detail is razor sharp and the eye appeal of this piece of numismatic artwork is magnificent! Truly a piece that needs to be placed in a sophisticated collection of U.S. gold. NGC population of 15 in PF-66, 5 in PF-67 and 1 in PF-68. Estimated Value $15,000 - 18,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $17,825
Lot 2177		1911 $2.50 Gold Indian. PCGS graded MS-63. Frosty and lightly toned (PCGS # 7942) . Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,553
Lot 2178		Marvelous 1911-D $2.50 Gold Indian. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. An absolutely stunning example of the key date in the Indian Head quarter eagle series. Demand has outpaced the limited supply of this issue and there are no signs of this trend stopping. Mint State examples are quite scarce and well struck gems such as this are most elusive. This is an outstanding example, bursting with original mint color and the delicate granular mint luster is fully intact. While grading this issue can be tough, those who view this beauty will be quite impressed with the choice surfaces and lack of marks and should agree with our designation. Mintage of only 55,000 with a PCGS population of 219 in this grade, 9 in MS-65 and 4 in MS-66 (PCGS # 7943) . Estimated Value $25,000 - 35,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $29,900
Lot 2179		1913 $2.50 Gold Indian. NGC graded Proof 68. An immaculate, shimmering gem and one of the finest proof 1913 quarter eagles in existence! The matte proof and sandblast finish proofs of this series can be quite difficult to grade. The incused design coupled with the finely granular finishes can make telling the difference between a Proof 65 and Proof 66 a serious challenge. Luckily, the absolutely stunning condition of this specimen is so rare that bidders who have previously viewed these proof issues will immediately be able to deduce that this is one of the finest proof examples of all the proof Indian Head quarter eagles. There are no marks that are observable with the naked eye. With close inspection at 6X, one will find a small, circular mint-made depression left of star 9 (for purposes of identification). There is a small vertical break in the granularity less than 0.5mm long just below the first S of STATES. For the date, only 165 were struck and most gold researchers and dealers agree that a sizable chunk of that mintage was most likely melted at year end due to inadequate collector demand at the time. Tied for Finest Known with one other specimen in PF-68 at NGC. Estimated Value $30,000 - 35,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $40,250
Lot 2180		1914 $2.50 Gold Indian. NGC graded Proof 68. A second awesome proof Indian Head quarter eagle ! Again, a sandblast finish is noted on this issue. Walter Breen noted that the 1914 comes with a slightly coarser finish than the 1913 issue and often will appear a shade darker. What better way for our bidders to compare the two issues than by having two potentially Finest Known examples of both the 1913 and 1914 to place side by side for study! The slightly coarser surfaces of this superb 1914 are much more noticeable than the minute difference in coloration between the previous lot and the present lot. The luster on this 1914 proof is outstanding and much more radiant than often seen on any proof gold of this type. The only mark mentionable, solely for the purpose of future pedigree research, is a microscopic black spot right star 9 near the rim. Unquestionably one of the finest in existence and tied for finest known with only 4 others at NGC. Estimated Value $30,000 - 35,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $36,800
Lot 2181		1925-D $2.50 Gold Indian. PCGS graded MS-62. Lightly toned. Estimated Value $375 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $518
Lot 2182		1925-D $2.50 Gold Indian. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $375 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $449
Lot 2183		1925-D $2.50 Gold Indian. Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $375 - 400. View details	Realized $437
Lot 2184		1926 $2.50 Gold Indian. NGC graded MS-64. A very choice example exhibiting full mint bloom color. Estimated Value $1,150 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,725
Lot 2185		1926 $2.50 Gold Indian. NGC graded MS-63. Attractively toned with some contact marks on the reverse keeping this beauty from being a point or two higher. Estimated Value $800 - 850. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,064
Lot 2186		1926 $2.50 Gold Indian. PCGS graded MS-62. A seriously frosted example with swirling luster and great color. Most likely finer than the assigned grade. Housed in an old PCGS green label holder (PCGS # 7950) . Estimated Value $375 - 400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $575
Lot 2187		1927 $2.50 Gold Indian. PCGS graded MS-62 (PCGS # 7951) . Estimated Value $375 - 400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $449
Lot 2188		1928 $2.50 Gold Indian. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. Well struck and lustrous. Olive, blue and magenta hues mixed in with rich orange surfaces. A flashy and choice example. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,725
Lot 2189		1928 $2.50 Gold Indian. PCGS graded MS-62 PQ. Frosty and crisp with original mint color and luster. Hints of blue and deeper orange on both obverse and reverse. Housed in an older PCGS green label holder. Estimated Value $400 - 450. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $920
Lot 2190		1929 $2.50 Gold Indian. NGC graded MS-63. Nice and frosty. Estimated Value $800 - 850. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 2191		1929 $2.50 Gold Indian. PCGS graded MS-62. Lustrous and bright yellow. Mint frost still intact in the feather detail (PCGS # 7953) . Estimated Value $375 - 400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $460