Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 28

Pre-Long Beach Coin Auction

U.S. Gold $10 Liberty 1866-1907

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2339		1866-S $10 Gold Liberty. With motto. NGC graded AU-50. Rich golden surfaces that display faint hairlines but ample luster. Typical abrasions found in the fields but no major marks or scratches. Struck from the same obverse die used to strike the 1866-S No Motto issue. There are two issues in the eagle series for the year 1866, the No Motto and With Motto. Of the two, the 1866-S With Motto has a higher mintage of 11,500 and is a tad more available than the No Motto issue. Regardless of being slightly more available, the 1866-S With Motto is still a serious rarity and much sough after issue. NGC has graded 16 in this grade and 12 finer, the finest being a single AU-58 example. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,175
Lot 2340		Condition Census 1868 Gold Eagle Rarity. NGC graded AU-58. Near mint state detail with rich gold coloration and radial luster. A touch of reflectivity to the fields and some original mint frost in recessed areas of the devices. All of the With Motto eagles from 1866 through 1873 (Closed 3) had low mintages and Condition Census survivors generally are in the choice AU range. The 1868, with a recorded mintage of 10,730, has the largest mintage of any Philadelphia eagle produced from 1866-1873. With that said, do not be fooled into thinking that this issue is easy to locate in the choice AU range. In fact, neither PCGS or NGC has ever graded an uncirculated example and only a single AU-58 example has been graded by PCGS. With 13 AU-58 examples supposedly graded at NGC, we have a feeling several of the reported survivors are resubmission errors from dealers/collectors hoping for an uncirculated grade. One thing is for sure, the present 1868 is a Condition Census example of a tough year, and time frame, for eagles. Identified by a vertical nick left of star 2 and a scuff near star 3, into the field. Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,613
Lot 2341		1874 $10 Gold Liberty. NGC graded MS-60. A scarce "With Motto" eagle struck between two of the biggest rarities in the eagles series, the 1873 and 1875. While the 1874 is nowhere as tough to locate as the aforementioned "big-boys", mint state survivors are rare. The surfaces are light golden yellow and lustrous, even across the cheek. Reverse surfaces are semi-prooflike with radial luster. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 2342		1874-CC $10 Gold Liberty. SEGS graded AU-53 Cleaned. A trifle softly struck in the centers as made, but overall, quite nice. This is a very high grade example of this scarcer Carson City mint issue and is seldom seen choice. Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,830
Lot 2343		1876-CC $10 Gold Liberty. ICG graded EF-40 Winter 1-A. Light yellow gold surfaces with orange gold highlights. The hair is softly struck above the ear and the tips of the wings. Overall, the fields are above average with regards to abrasions. Some light cleaning occurred long ago but has now softened. Only 4,696 eagles were struck at the Carson City Mint in 1876 and this issue is a serious rarity and should be considered a key date for Carson City eagles. Almost all examples come with abraded surfaces and survivors above EF are very rare. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,025
Lot 2344		1879/8 $10 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. This rare over-date variety is listed in Trends. Well struck and quite lustrous (PCGS # 8683) . Estimated Value $3,300 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,910
Lot 2345		1881 and 1894 $10 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded MS-61 and MS-60 respectively. Lot of 2 coins (PCGS # 8691) . Estimated Value $425 - 475. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $518
Lot 2346		1881 (2 pcs) and 1882 (2 pcs) $10 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded Each AU-58. Lot of 4 coins (PCGS # 8691) . Estimated Value $800 - 850. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $943
Lot 2347		1881, 1902 and 1903-S Gold Liberty. Three original "circ" U.S. eagles. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $600 - 625. View details	Realized $661
Lot 2348		1882 $10 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62 PQ. A brilliant and lustrous eagle. Liberty is frosty and the surfaces are microgranular, typical for this issue. The present coin is original, scarce and desirable as such (PCGS # 8695) . Estimated Value $400 - 450. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $357
Lot 2349		1882 $10 Gold Liberty. Each EF-40. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $375 - 400. View details	Realized $437
Lot 2350		1884 $10 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. A relatively common issue that rarely comes above the MS63 grade level. A frosty example with rose and light blue hues (PCGS # 8703) . Estimated Value $800 - 900. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $920
Lot 2351		1884-S $10 Gold Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 2352		1885-S $10 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded MS-61 and 1887-S $10 Liberty PCGS graded MS62. Two fresh uncirculated San Francisco eagles. Lot of 2 coins (PCGS # 8707) . Estimated Value $400 - 500. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $719
Lot 2353		1887 $10 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded MS-61. A flashy and lustrous example of this scarcer date eagle. PCGS has graded only 17 in MS-61, 3 in MS-62, 3 in MS-63 and 2 in MS-64 (PCGS # 8710) . Estimated Value $700 - 800. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $920
Lot 2354		1888 $10 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded MS-61. A deep scratch in the right obverse field. An original coin with warm orange-gold color and soft, satiny luster. Actually a low population coin with PCGS only having graded 7 in MS-62 and 5 in MS-63 as the finest. Housed in an old PCGS green label holder (PCGS # 8712) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $690
Lot 2355		1888-O $10 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. The 1888-O is often overlooked as a date because of the gap in time between the scarce and undervalued 1880-1883 New Orleans issues and the issuance of the 1888-O. While the 1888-O is not nearly as rare as the aforementioned rarities from the early 1880's, only 21,335 coins were produced in 1888 and examples are very rare in MS-63. The present coin is flashy and light yellow gold in appearance. There is a short diagonal scratch on the cheek. The reverse has delicate die cracks that are concentric and complete a full circle through all the reverse lettering. Overall an appealing and scarce New Orleans eagle. PCGS has graded 78 in MS-62, 15 in MS-63 and a single MS-64 as finest (PCGS # 8713) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,265
Lot 2356		1888-S $10 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Original toning intact. Pop of 279 with 46 in MS-63 and 1 in MS-64 as finest (PCGS # 8714) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2357		1888-S $10 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Pleasing original color (PCGS # 8714) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2358		1889 $10 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded AU-55. The 1889 eagle is a total sleeper date and has the lowest mintage of any Liberty Head Philadelphia eagle from the 1880's until the end of production in the early 20th century. Only 4,400 coins were produced and this issue is scarce in all grades. The present example has light yellow gold surfaces that have mint state luster and a smooth, satiny appearance. Housed in an old PCGS green label, fat letter holder and graded long ago, this 1889 eagle looks very close to uncirculated to us. Do not miss out on bidding on a fresh and rare eagle that has the potential to slip through the cracks. PCGS has graded 18 in AU-55 with 47 finer. The finest known examples are several coins in the MS-62 grade (PCGS # 8715) . Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,323
Lot 2359		1890 $10 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. A golden yellow specimen with intensely frosty surfaces. There is a small scuff just right of the nose above the lip. An original and lustrous example of an issue with a mintage of only 57,980. PCGS population of 27 in MS-62, 4 in MS-63 and 1 in MS-65 as finest (PCGS # 8717) . Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,600. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,105
Lot 2360		1890-CC $10 Gold Liberty. MS-60. Accompanied by a MS-61 NGC tag. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,553
Lot 2361		1890-CC $10 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded AU-55 PQ. A beautiful and stunning Carson City eagle. While this date may be relatively abundant and available up to the lower mint state grades, you really never see an example this nice. Semi-reflective fields coupled with original deep yellow gold surfaces and a frosty Liberty create a cameo effect. A mark-free example and one that will leave you wishing all Carson City eagles in choice AU looked this nice. Housed in an old PCGS green label, fat letter holder (PCGS # 8718) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,185
Lot 2362		1891 $10 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Rich yellow gold with deeper orange and olive iridescence in the periphery. Frosty, crisp and appealing. PCGS population of 72 in MS-62, 20 in MS-63 and 2 in MS-64 as finest (PCGS # 8719) . Estimated Value $400 - 450. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $546
Lot 2363		1891-CC $10 Gold Liberty. . Breen-7035. ANACS graded MS-62. Second C double-punched. A brilliant and frosty uncirculated Carson City eagle. A few copper spots on the obverse do not take away from the striking eye appeal of this example. Identified as Breen-7035 by the existence of an "original" second C to the right of the final second C in the mintmark. Breen considered this variety as "rare" (PCGS # 8720) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,668
Lot 2364		1891-CC $10 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Well struck and nice for the grade. Original mint frost is still present on this lovely eagle, one of 103,732 produced at Carson City this year. Really no serious marks or scratches to comment on and only a small off-color yellow stain at the right tip of the motto is worth mentioning. This issue is readily available in MS62 and then suddenly has a large population drop-off in MS63. PCGS has graded 174 in MS-62, 28 in MS-63 and a single MS-64 as finest (PCGS # 8720) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,610
Lot 2365		1891-CC $10 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. It is always satisfying to observe original gold coins from the Carson City mint. So many coins have been dipped or scrubbed up that it is easy to forget how pleasing the characteristics of original coins truly are. The present example has a definitive contrast between the semi-reflective fields and frosted devices. A small reed mark across the nose is the only mark that distracts the eye from the otherwise pristine condition of this coin. The second C of the mintmark is repunched and obvious. A rich orange-gold specimen that will unquestionably receive high bidding from the experienced gold collector (PCGS # 8720) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,783
Lot 2366		1891-CC $10 Gold Liberty. NGC graded MS-61 Prooflike. Well struck with flashy mirror surfaces around the devices. Pop 1 1n MS-61 and 3 in MS-62 Prooflike by NGC. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,300
Lot 2367		A Lot of $10 Gold Coins. PCGS graded all MS-61. Consists of: 1892; 1895; 1893 and 1894. Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,250. View details	Realized $1,380
Lot 2368		1892-CC $10 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58. A brilliant, lustrous and frosty example of this conditionally scarce to rare Carson City eagle. Only 40,000 eagles were produced at Carson City this year and survivors are extremely rare in MS-63 and above. A gem example has never been graded by either PCGS or NGC. There is a scratch in the front of Liberty's face but other than that every aspect of this coin is of mint state quality. Identified by what appears to be a small lint mark just below the last S of STATES. PCGS has graded 16 in AU-58 with only 18 finer, the finest being 2 in MS-64. Housed in an old PCGS green label, fat letter holder (PCGS # 8722) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,760
Lot 2369		1892-O $10 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Light to medium golden surfaces with sunburst orange toning in the periphery. Lovely microgranular surfaces are glittering and enhanced by thick luster. Only 28,688 eagles were struck at New Orleans this year and MS-62 is about the top grade one can expect to find an example because only a single MS-63 example has ever been graded at PCGS and NGC has never graded an 1892-O higher than MS-62. PCGS has graded 50 in MS-62 with a single MS-63 as the finest known 1892-O (PCGS # 8723) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,800. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,645
Lot 2370		1892-S $10 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Enchanting deep orange-gold coloration with finely granular and frosty surfaces. A condition rarity that is tied with only 23 others at PCGS for finest known (PCGS # 8724) . Estimated Value $2,800 - 3,000. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,360
Lot 2371		1893 $10 Gold Liberty. SEGS graded Proof 61 Altered surfaces. A brilliant proof example that had the surfaces altered to mask heavier hairlines at stars 4-7. Additionally, evidence of improper cleaning is noted under the wings of the eagle. Regardless of the impaired condition of this proof, it should still attract interest from bidders who desire an example of a scarce Liberty eagle in proof format at a basal value. Only 55 proofs were produced in 1893 and in all fairness to this coin, we have seen examples with an assortment of more problems than this piece. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,415
Lot 2372		1893 $10 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64. A common Philadelphia Mint eagle at the limits of its grade range. PCGS has graded only a single MS-65 as finest (PCGS # 8725) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,610
Lot 2373		1893-CC $10 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded AU-55 PQ. A beautiful example of this Carson City eagle issue that has managed to keep its originality for all these years. Deep yellow gold surfaces showcase the way these eagles looked when they were produced and aside from some trivial light hairlines, this piece is exceptionally choice for the AU category. This is the final year of production of gold coinage at the Carson City Mint. For the eagle series, only 14,000 coins were produced in 1893 at Carson City and this issue is very rare in the uncirculated condition. In fact, PCGS has graded only 4 mint state examples, none grading finer than MS-62. A superbly original, fresh and choice AU example such as the present coin is a great opportunity for the quality conscious gold collector. Housed in an old PCGS green label, fat letter holder. PCGS population of 18 in AU-55, 14 in AU-58, 2 in MS-61 and 2 in MS-64 (PCGS # 8726) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,400. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,463
Lot 2374		1893-O $10 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded MS-60. A true mint state coin and one that has its original skin intact. Rich yellow gold is vibrant with microgranular surfaces and lots of radial luster. A few minor abrasions on the obverse surfaces but this is to be expected and the coin is still choice for the grade. The 1893-O has the lowest mintage for any eagle struck at the New Orleans Mint from the 1890's to the early 20th century, only 17,000 coins were produced. Any 1893-O grading MS-63 would be considered Condition Census for the issue. Housed in an old PCGS green label, fat letter holder (PCGS # 8727) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,380
Lot 2375		1893-S $10 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. The 1893-S is similar in rarity to the other S-mint eagles from the 1890's, except for the 1894-S, with regards to total population known. That being the case, the 1893-S is more available in high grades and has specimens known all the way up to the superb gem grade level. A pleasing example that is truly uncirculated and possesses originality, great color and flashy luster. A scarce coin in uncirculated. PCGS has graded 57 in MS-62 with only 15 finer (PCGS # 8728) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $604
Lot 2376		1894 $10 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded MS-61. A nice lot of three fresh eagles, all housed in old PCGS green label, fat letter holders. Lot of 3 coins (PCGS # 8729) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,380
Lot 2377		1894-O, 1897-O and 1899-O Gold Liberty. PCGS graded all AU-55. All three flashy eagles are housed in old PCGS green label, fat letter holders. A very nice little group. Lot of 3 coins (PCGS # 8730) . Estimated Value $750 - 800. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $978
Lot 2378		1894-S $10 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded MS-61. The 1894-S is the rarest eagle from San Francisco during the 1890's with regards to total population known and high grade rarity. Only 25,000 eagles were produced this year, the lowest mintage for any eagle from San Francisco during the 1890's. Examples very rarely come finer than the present grade and PCGS has graded only 2 MS-62 specimens as the finest known! All correctly graded mint state examples are rare and undervalued in the context of other known gold rarities. This beautiful example has satiny and clean surfaces, a great strike and the eye appeal of a MS-62 coin. PCGS has graded 3 in MS-61 and 2 in MS-62 (PCGS # 8731) . Estimated Value $2,700 - 3,000. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,888
Lot 2379		1894-S $10 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58. A low mintage San Francisco eagle with only 25,000 produced. An issue that is frequently dipped to get lower AU grades into the choice category, the gold collector will appreciate the originality of this choice AU. Original mint frost and luster exist over all surfaces and abrasions and tick marks are kept to a minimum. The 1894-S is similar in rarity to the 1895-S eagle, both issues being rare and underappreciated in mint state. PGCS has graded 7 in AU-58, 4 in MS-60, 3 in MS-61 and 2 in MS-62 as finest. Housed in an old PCGS green label holder (PCGS # 8731) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,323
Lot 2380		1895 $10 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58. Both coins are housed in old PCGS green label, fat letter holders. Lot of 2 coins (PCGS # 8732) . Estimated Value $375 - 400. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $489
Lot 2381		1895-O $10 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Only 98,000 coins were produced at the New Orleans for the eagle series this year and survivors do not exist higher than MS-63 at PCGS. This example has soft, microgranular surfaces with ample luster. Surfaces retain their originality and the coin has a fresh look. On the reverse, one can observe that the mintmark was repunched. Pleasing and tough to locate this nice. PCGS has graded 47 in MS-62 with only 13 in MS-63 as finest (PCGS # 8733) . Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,093
Lot 2382		1895-S $10 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded MS-60. The 1895-S has the second lowest mintage for S-mint eagles from the 1890's, only 49,000. As mentioned in the description of the 1894-S, the 1895-S is exceedingly difficult to find in grades higher than MS62. A choice and original MS-60 - 61 is a tough find and a good deal for the money. This 1895-S eagle has charming light orange hues mixed with deep yellow gold surfaces. Luster is plentiful and while this piece is a true uncirculated, we do not some minor abrasions, and hairlines, on the obverse. Additionally, there is a small scratch on the rim above the T of UNITED. PCGS has graded 4 in MS-61, 2 in MS-62 and 2 in MS-66 as finest (PCGS # 8734) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,800. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,070
Lot 2383		1895-S $10 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded AU-55 PQ. A rich golden choice AU example of this Condition rarity and low mintage eagle from San Francisco. Only 49,000 were produced and any coin above AU55 is quite rare. For example, PCGS has graded 34 AU-55 pieces, 5 in AU-58, 4 in MS-60. (PCGS # 8734) . Estimated Value $500 - 600. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $776
Lot 2384		1896-S $10 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. A totally frosty and beautiful example of an issue that is rare in mint states and exceedingly rare above MS-62. In fact, this specimen being offered is most likely one of the finer known example to exist. Rich orange-gold toning at the peripheries fades into straw-yellow centers. All surfaces are microgranular and heavily frosted. Only a single, heavier nick right of star 1 keeps this coin from being graded higher. This issue is seldom seen this original and it reiterates the skill that was required in building this magnificent collection. PCGS has graded 22 in MS-62, 3 in MS-63 and 1 in MS-65 (PCGS # 8736) . Estimated Value $3,300 - 3,500. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,750
Lot 2385		1897-S $10 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded MS-61. Soft yellow gold surfaces with a touch of reflectivity. Rolling luster and clean surfaces on this eagle that rarely comes finer than MS-63. It is worth mentioning that the mint mark on this example is much stronger than normal. Housed in an old PCGS green label holder. PCGS has graded 22 in MS-61 with only 27 finer (PCGS # 8739) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $805
Lot 2386		1899 $10 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. A bright pleasing looking gold eagle (PCGS # 8742) . Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $426
Lot 2387		1900-S $10 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded MS-61. Medium gold coloration with frosty surfaces. Housed in an older PCGS green label holder. PCGS has graded 33 in MS-62, 7 in MS-63 and 1 in MS-67. (PCGS # 8746) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $748
Lot 2388		1901 $10 Gold Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. Housed in an old PCGS green label, fat letter holder (PCGS # 8747) . Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,495

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