Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 28

Pre-Long Beach Coin Auction

U.S. Gold $3

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2192		1854 $3 Gold. PCGS graded AU-55. Important as both a first year of issue and one year type coin due to the small letters of DOLLAR. Lustrous and mark free except for light hairlines and technical wear that determines the grade. There are some light raised die lines around the LI of LIBERTY (PCGS # 7969) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,208
Lot 2193		1854 $3 Gold. Sharpness of AU-50. Cleaned at one time, not harshly. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $834
Lot 2194		1854-O $3 Gold. AU-53. A high grade example for this issue, the only New Orleans mint $3.00 gold coin. Accompanied by an AU-53 NGC tag. Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,760
Lot 2195		1854-O $3 Gold. PCGS graded AU-50 PQ. A breathtaking and well struck example of this key from the $3.00 gold series. This issue so often comes dipped and scrubbed up that an "AU" piece as choice as this is extremely rare. The present example has extremely clean surfaces and a mark-free cheek. There are light hairlines over fields that have original color and slight reflectivity. The date and mintmark are strongly impressed on the reverse. The New Orleans Mint only produced three dollar gold in 1854, to the tune of 24,000 pieces. Vastly undergraded and choice for the this issue (PCGS # 7971) . Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,750. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $10,465
Lot 2196		1854-O $3 Gold. PCGS graded EF-45. The only three dollar gold issue struck by the New Orleans Mint. While offered in some condition in almost every major auction, the 1854-O has such a strong collector base that examples are always moving quickly. In the present grade, this example is especially attractive for those who do not wish to spend the much higher levels that choice AU's can command (PCGS # 7971) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,900
Lot 2197		1854-O $3 Gold. NGC graded VG-8. A key date Three Dollar gold issue and the only example of this denomination ever struck by the New Orleans Mint. While the detail on this piece is not really something to write home about, almost all lettering and device detail is discernible. Attractive for what it is, this heavily circulated 1854-O will allow the collector of modest means to acquire this key date gold issue. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $546
Lot 2198		1855 $3 Gold. PCGS graded AU-53. Pleasing antique orange toning. In an old green holder (PCGS # 7972) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,380
Lot 2199		1855 $3 Gold. NGC graded AU-53. Lightly toned with traces of luster in the protected areas. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,323
Lot 2200		1856 $3 Gold. PCGS graded MS-62 PQ. A pleasing frosty mint beauty shimmering with frosty mint luster. The surfaces are quite clean for this numerical grade thus our Premium Quality designation. In an old green holder (PCGS # 7974) . Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $7,188
Lot 2201		1856 $3 Gold. NGC graded AU-58. One of more often seen three dollar gold issues. This example has a good portion of its originality intact and medium hairlines are the only grade determining factor. Someone seeking a nice "type" candidate for the this series would do well to acquire this above average choice AU. Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,530
Lot 2202		1856-S $3 Gold. PCGS graded AU-55 PQ. A beautiful choice AU example of this elusive San Francisco three dollar gold issue. Rich orange-gold coloration with near uncirculated detail on the device of the Indian princess. A mintage of 34,500 pieces from San Francisco this year. The 1856-S is generally the date sought after by collectors when an example of a San Francisco three dollar gold piece is desired. PCGS population of 27 in AU-55, 23 in AU-58, 2 in MS-62, 5 in MS-63 and 2 in MS-64 as the finest. Obviously an issue that becomes very rare in the mint state grades (PCGS # 7975) . Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,600
Lot 2203		1856-S $3 Gold. PCGS graded AU-53 PQ. Lovely light golden coloration with hints of orange toning. Lustrous fields and devices and only the slightest of hairlines. Medium S variety. There are no jarring marks or scratches of any significance. All San Francisco Mint three dollar gold issues are scarce and seldom found with eye appeal this sharp. PCGS has graded 16 in AU-53 with only 58 finer (PCGS # 7975) . Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,255
Lot 2204		1859 $3 Gold. Sharpness of Very Fine. Cleaned with some light marks on the rims. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 2205		1860 $3 Gold. ANACS graded Sharpness of Almost Uncirculated Cleaned and scratched. Net EF-40. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 2206		1861 $3 Gold. PCGS graded EF-45. Lightly toned. Scarce low mintage date (PCGS # 7982) . Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,610
Lot 2207		1874 $3 Gold. ANACS graded AU-55. We note a scratch on the reverse near the numeral 3 (PCGS # 7998) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,150
Lot 2208		1874 $3 Gold. PCGS graded EF-45. Boldly struck and lightly toned (PCGS # 7998) . Estimated Value $800 - 850. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $805
Lot 2209		1878 $3 Gold. MS-60 Plus. A well struck intensely lustrous example with scattered light marks about. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,840
Lot 2210		1878 $3 Gold. PCGS graded AU-53. Well struck with nice antique toning. A common date thus ideal for a type set. In an old green holder (PCGS # 8000) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,150
Lot 2211		1883 $3 Gold. Sharpness of Almost Uncirculated. Cleaned. A heavily sought after date from this intriguing series of U.S. numismatics. Only 900 business strikes were produced in 1883, one of only four issues to have a mintage less than 1,000 pieces. While heavily cleaned, the sharpness is that of a choice AU. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $834
Lot 2212		1888 $3 Gold. NGC graded VF-30. Even technical wear across the obverse and reverse. Hairlines from an old cleaning are present but the surfaces and devices are remarkably free from any nicks or marks. A pleasing example that has the look of a generation old pocket piece. Mintage of 5,000. Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $633
Lot 2213		1889 $3 Gold. PCGS graded Proof 63 Cameo PQ. Rich and original gold coloration with a delicate orange-peel effect to the mirrored surfaces. Liberty's device remains unscathed cameo against the strongly reflective fields. Aside from light hairlines in the fields, this choice proof is free from any scratches or planchet impairments. Only 129 proofs were made in 1889 and while all proof three dollar gold is rare, the present specimen goes a step further with regards to its unaltered and aesthetic virtues. Population 1 with 6 in 64 Cameo and 2 in 66 Cameo (PCGS # 8053) . Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $12,650
Lot 2214		1889 $3 Gold. PCGS graded MS-66 PQ. The final year of issue of this long-running gold series. A recorded mintage of 2,429 is somewhat deceptive as survivors are found in relative abundance from AU-55 to MS-64. Make no mistake though, accurately graded superb gem examples are not abundant in any form and the present gem is one of the finest known of this issue. Unbelievably thick and swirly luster is present over the entire coin. Coloration is a deep, original orange gold. Every detail is entirely brought up from a strong strike. Liberty's cheek displays fine granularity from minor rust on the dies at the time of striking. Identified by a small lint mark coming off the back of the upright of E in STATES. A small patch of blue film is present on the reverse, original and commonly found on high grade three dollar gold examples. We feel the combination of technical and aesthetic characteristics found on this specimen are choice and much finer than the average MS66. Perfect for the demanding type collector in search of a superb three dollar gold piece! PCGS population of 8 in MS-66 with only 2 finer, both MS-67 (PCGS # 8011) . Estimated Value $15,000 - 18,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $21,850
Lot 2215		1889 $3 Gold. Sharpness of AU-50. Signs of old cleaning. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $750