Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 28

Pre-Long Beach Coin Auction

U.S. Gold $5 Bust & Classic Head 1800-1838

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2216		1800 $5 Gold Capped Bust. PCGS graded MS-64. A splendid and refreshingly original early half eagle! Gorgeous greenish-gold surfaces have a delicate frosty sheen to them. On the obverse in the periphery, light golden toning exists. There are no adjustment marks except a few short ones near stars 1-3 that do not even reach the stars. All of Liberty's details are fully struck up and the same can be said for the eagle and stars. Only the faintest of hairlines are seen in the obverse. A crusty and original specimen that highlights just how beautiful original early gold can be! A light die crack exists from the top of I, down through I and ending at the lower foot of E. On the reverse, a prominent die crack connects the eagle's right claw to the leaves of the branch in the left. Population 6 none higher (PCGS # 8082) . Estimated Value $32,000 - 35,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $44,275
Lot 2217		1800 $5 Gold Capped Bust. PCGS graded MS-61 Miller-44, Breen 1-D. R-3. Rich yellow gold with some slight reflectivity to the fields. The skin of this coin is completely intact and this beauty has never been dipped or altered. Luster is thick, radial and arcs around Liberty. Faint remnants of a clashmark are seen in front of the neck. A well struck piece with absolutely no signs of any friction or wear … a truly uncirculated specimen. No adjustment marks are found on the obverse or reverse. The quality of the reverse is evenly matched to the obverse and the delicate feathers just above the shield are untouched, sharp and frosty. Classified as Miller-44, Breen 1-D with all the characteristics matching. We do not that in Miller's reference he stated that the stem ending just past the right of the final A of AMERICA almost touches that same A but on this specimen the stem obviously touches the foot of the final A of AMERICA. Additionally, there is a small die crack down from the rim through the top loop of R of AMERICA. PCGS has graded 18 in MS-61, 36 in MS-62, 22 in M-63 and 6 in MS-64 as finest (PCGS # 8082) . Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,000. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $13,225
Lot 2218		1802 $5 Gold Capped Bust. 2 over 1. PCGS graded AU-53 Miller-47, Breen 1-D. R-3. Rich yellow gold surfaces are accented by deeper rose and magenta hues. Liberty's portrait is light yellow in stature and well struck. A soft, satiny luster is found in the periphery and hugging the device. There are no distracting hits or adjustment marks on obverse and everything has a bold appearance. The reverse has the same coloration and pleasing luster. Once again, this piece was spared any adjustment marks. The luster and quality of the surfaces exceed the assigned grade. Feather detail in the wings and on the eagle's breast are sharp and show little signs of friction, if any. A frosty and choice example of this popular type coin from this series. All known 1802 half eagles are struck from the overdate dies with the 2 clearly struck over a 1 (PCGS # 8083) . Estimated Value $5,200 - 5,500. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $7,475
Lot 2219		1803 $5 Gold Capped Bust. 3 over 2. PCGS graded AU-55 Miller-58, Unlisted in Breen. R-7. Light greenish gold color with soft and satiny luster. Well struck and near uncirculated in detail except for some light discoloration, perhaps from light wear, on the high points of the cap and face. There are no adjustment marks on the obverse, only on the reverse at 1:00-2:00. A boldly struck specimen with the feather detail sharp and near uncirculated in stature. The present coin is a very scarce variety described by Robert Miller, Sr. in his work "United States Half Eagle Gold Coins, 1795-1834". The fastest way to identify this variety is by looking at the T of LIBERTY, one will notice the right foot of T is present. This is the only known die marriage that has this obverse die. There is a light die crack through the bottom of the date and extending towards star 13. On the reverse, the T of UNITED has been repunched with remnants of another T to the right. Another fine die crack extends from the left hand corner of the shield up through the feathers of the eagle's right wing. A very choice coin and an extremely scarce variety (PCGS # 8084) . Estimated Value $5,200 - 5,500. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,900
Lot 2220		1804 $5 Gold Capped Bust. Small 8. NGC graded MS-62 Miller-63, Breen 2-C, Rarity-5. A very choice example with intense straw yellow coloration and thick luster. The reverse is a touch more greenish gold than the obverse. Well struck and centered with extremely bold denticles. There are no adjustment marks of any kind on the obverse. On the reverse, a single touch with a file left very shallow adjustment marks in the vertical stripes of shield and through the arrow shafts. Aside from some very light hairlines, there are no marks, scratches or nicks to mention. This obverse, Miller's Obverse 2, was used to strike several die marriages of the 1804 half eagle. The reverse is quickly identified by a rim break above the T and towards the E of UNITED. A very thin raised die line is seen leaving the upper left point of the shield and continuing in a straight line through the scroll and star nearest beak, ending at the top tip of the eagle's beak. A scarce die marriage and a truly beautiful early half eagle. Housed in an older six digit NGC holder. NGC population of 3 in MS-62, 5 in MS-63 and 1 in MS-64. Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $16,675
Lot 2221		1804 $5 Gold Capped Bust. Small 8. PCGS graded AU-55 Miller-64, Breen 2-E. R-4. Strongly greenish gold surfaces with pleasing satiny and frosty luster. Slight traces of friction are noted on the high points of the devices. Very light hairlines in the fields that otherwise are superbly choice and unabraded. Neither the obverse or reverse display any adjustment marks. Another high quality early half eagle from this collection with reverse feather detail that is finer than that seen on many uncirculated examples. One light scratch and a short vertical tick mark under the eagle's right wing. Another shallow scratch under the eagle's left wing, connecting the wing to the olive branch. This is the most commonly encountered die variety for the 1804 Small 8 issue (PCGS # 8085) . Estimated Value $5,200 - 5,500. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $7,015
Lot 2222		1806 $5 Gold Capped Bust. Pointed 6. SEGS graded AU-50. Our grade is VF-35. Miller-75, 1-A, Rarity-6. As one of two major varieties struck in 1806, the Pointed 6, 8x5 Stars half eagle is significantly scarcer than the Rounded 6, 7x6 Stars variety. Furthermore, within the nine die marriages for the Pointed 6 variety (Breen only recorded 7 distinct Pointed 6 die marriages), the die marriage presented here is quite scarce. Surfaces are deep yellow gold with some orange highlights in protected areas. Cleaned at one point, light to moderate hairlines do exist. Luster still radiates around the peripheries. Spared any harsh marks or impairments and lacking any adjustment marks. Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,530
Lot 2223		1806 $5 Gold Capped Bust. Round 6. PCGS graded MS-63 Miller 84: 6-F, Breen 5-E, Rarity-2. Deep straw coloration with pristine originality. While the 1806 Round 6 half eagle is not the rarest issue from this early half eagle series, few are still found with intact skin and surfaces. Furthermore, this variety frequently is found with reverse weakness and the present example supercedes that trend, displaying full feather detail on the eagle's breast and only a touch of weakness in the vertical lines of the shield. The dentilation above RTY of LIBERTY is weak and lacking definition. The only adjustment marks to note are some shallow ones through the letters of AMERICA. This choice-uncirculated example is not lacking in the eye appeal department and the luster is so thick it borders on the near-gem category. PCGS population of 63 in MS-63, 38 in MS-64 and 1 in MS-65 (PCGS # 8089) . Estimated Value $13,000 - 15,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $15,525
Lot 2224		1807 $5 Gold Capped Draped Bust. Bust left. PCGS graded MS-61 Miller-101, Breen 5-D. R-3. Completely original skin that is satiny and frosty in appearance. Deep yellow gold surfaces with orange gold hues. The entire coin, obverse and reverse, is covered with a thick layer of original mint frost. The only mark to mention and/or to identify this obverse by is a tiny tick mark below the lowest curl, left of ear. A light clash mark is seen at Liberty's ear. There are no adjustment marks on either side of the coin. It is becoming increasingly more difficult to locate pleasing and original early half eagles and this piece is a fantastic example of how desirable an original specimen can be. PCGS has graded only 23 in this grade (PCGS # 8101) . Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,000. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $8,913
Lot 2225		1808 $5 Gold Capped Draped Bust. PCGS graded MS-61 Miller-106, Breen 4-A. R-6. A frosty and rich yellow pleasing uncirculated example of this popular type coin for the Bust Left series. A very intriguing specimen with die clashing causing the letters US to be seen inverted above the 18 of the date. Unquestionably uncirculated in condition and only some small and randomly placed light scratches are keeping this piece from the Choice category. A scarce Rarity-6 die variety that is easily identified by the 1 in the date being high and to the left and the U and 5 on the reverse are cramped by the lower leaves. Population 15 with 34 finer by PCGS (PCGS # 8102) . Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,000. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $8,913
Lot 2226		1809 $5 Gold Capped Draped Bust. 9 over 8. PCGS graded MS-61 PQ. A wonderfully original and "drop-dead" gorgeous early half eagle. Every quality that one would like to see on an uncirculated early half eagle is present on this example. Rich golden surfaces are enhanced by splashes of a magenta and shimmer with satiny luster. There are no adjustment marks, scratches, spot. Some evidence of rust on the dies is present at the tip of Liberty's drapery. A pristine, frosty and seriously choice example that will certainly receive hefty bidding. Only one obverse die is known for this year and obviously all known examples of the 1809 half eagle are 1809/8 overdates. PCGS has graded 15 in MS-61 with 58 finer (PCGS # 8104) . Estimated Value $6,000 - 6,500. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $10,350
Lot 2227		1810 $5 Gold Capped Draped Bust. Large date, large 5. PCGS graded AU-58 Miller-109, Breen 1-A. R-2. A well struck example with greenish yellow gold coloration and soothing luster. The surfaces are free from adjustment marks, hairlines and any serious marks. Original mint frost is heaviest on the reverse. The only mark to mention is a diagonal tick mark between the S and O. This variety is the most common for the year 1810 and the one of the most sought after for one desiring a type example (PCGS # 8108) . Estimated Value $4,500 - 4,800. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $7,188
Lot 2228		1811 $5 Gold Capped Draped Bust. Small 5. PCGS graded MS-61 Miller-116, Breen 1-B. R-4. Another fantastic and purely original early half eagle from this collection. Straw yellow color with orange highlights hugging all the devices and lettering. The surfaces are finely granular and possessing the luster of a MS-63 example. Well struck and the devices are frosty, in contrast to the satiny fields. There is a small mint made planchet depression under the eagle's neck. We wonder why this specimen is in a MS-61 holder when the mark free and pristine nature seems to be definitive of a higher grade. PCGS has graded 10 in MS-61 with 66 finer (PCGS # 8109) . Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,000. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $8,855
Lot 2229		1812 $5 Gold Capped Draped Bust. PCGS graded AU-53. Another offering of a fresh Capped Bust Left half eagle! Lustrous and shimmering with a mix of satiny and frosty luster. Keeping in-line with the quality of the previous pieces, the surfaces are free from any obtrusive marks of any kind. Light amounts of wear are present on the high points of the obverse. On the reverse, strike weakness occurred first, followed by light wear most noticeable on the tops of the wings. A pleasing and choice example, seemingly finer than the assigned grade of AU-53 (PCGS # 8112) . Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,400. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,325
Lot 2230		1813 $5 Gold Capped Head. PCGS graded AU-58. An accurately graded and very appealing choice AU example of this most popular early type coin! While friction on the brow and lower cheek determine the technical grade of this example, we note that the surfaces are exceptionally clean, frosty and near "uncirculated" in appearance. In fact, this is one of the finer AU examples that this cataloguer has seen in quite some time. Lustrous and spared any disturbing hits or adjustments, this 1813 is a extremely desirable representation of a type that has few collectible issues to offer. For instance, aside from the 1813, only the 1814/3, 1818 and 1820 Square 2 are seen with any frequency in the trade. The 1813 is by far the most frequently seen issue of the Small Bust, Large Size issues and this superbly choice specimen is a fantastic type candidate. PCGS has graded 33 in AU-58 (PCGS # 8116) . Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $7,188
Lot 2231		1834 $5 Gold Classic Head. Plain 4. PCGS graded AU-58. Rich yellow gold coloration with touches of lavender toning on select high points. Well stuck with near-uncirculated detail (PCGS # 8171) . Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,450. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,300
Lot 2232		1834 $5 Gold Classic Head. Plain 4. PCGS graded AU-55 PQ. Lovely gold toning with olive highlights and glittering, original mint frost. A die crack exists on the cheek while another starts right of the date and continues up through hair. The fields have a flashy reflective quality to them. Housed in an old PCGS green label, fat letter holder and superbly choice (PCGS # 8171) . Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,025
Lot 2233		1834 $5 Gold Classic Head. Plain 4. PCGS graded EF-45. Light natural toning (PCGS # 8171) . Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $920
Lot 2234		1834 $5 Gold Classic Head. Plain 4. VF-30 and VF-35 respectively. Both have been cleaned at one time and exhibit light scratches. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details	Realized $834
Lot 2235		1834 $5 Gold Classic Head. Crosslet 4. ANACS graded Sharpness of Almost Uncirculated Cleaned, Net EF-40. Fine cleaning lines visible only with the aid of strong magnification. A high grade example of this rare variety. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,668
Lot 2236		1835 $5 Gold Classic Head. PCGS graded AU-55. A most popular design and one of most liquid early gold coins. This pleasing piece has undisturbed surfaces and breathtaking originality. These Classic Head half eagles are often dipped and we know you will be excited to see an example with so many mint qualities still intact (PCGS # 8173) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,955
Lot 2237		1836 $5 Gold Classic Head. PCGS graded AU-55. A frosty and well struck example with pleasing orange and rose highlights. Original mint frost is heaviest on Liberty and eagle. A relatively deep scratch mirrors the jawbone and keeps this coin from "uncirculated" status (PCGS # 8174) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,645
Lot 2238		1836 $5 Gold Classic Head. PCGS graded AU-55. A beautiful Classic Head half eagle always in demand by dealers and collectors. The surfaces are strongly reflective and the entire coin retains beautiful greenish gold coloration. Frosty, choice and housed in an old green label PCGS holder (PCGS # 8174) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,898
Lot 2239		Withdrawn Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2240		1837 $5 Gold Classic Head. PCGS graded AU-55. Rich gold coloration with original mint frost that has survived in the recessed areas. Above average with regards to the number of abrasions in the fields. Moderate hairlines from an old wipe but still a crusty and attractive example (PCGS # 8175) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,898
Lot 2241		1837 $5 Gold Classic Head. PCGS graded AU-55. A very pleasing example with plenty of luster remaining in the protected areas (PCGS # 8175) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,725
Lot 2242		1838 $5 Gold Classic Head. PCGS graded AU-58. Obverse and reverse surfaces display pleasing yellow gold coloration with a hint of reflectivity to the surfaces. An original example still displaying delicate vertical die polish lines hugging the device of Liberty. A tick is mentioned in front of the nose and another on the jawline. A frosty and lustrous example perfect for someone seeking a Classic Head half eagle for their type collection. PCGS population of 18 in AU-58 with only 54 finer (PCGS # 8176) . Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,530