Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 28

Pre-Long Beach Coin Auction

U.S. Gold $20 Liberty 1850-1889

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2467		1850 $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-55 PQ. A near mint state example of this first collectible year of issue of the Type I double eagle series (the 1849 being the first year of issue but also not collectible by really any means) The obverse surfaces are semi-prooflike and display a mixture of light hairlines and original die polish lines. The light greenish-gold coloration is pleasing and enhanced by the reflectivity of the fields. Liberty's device is boldly struck with all hair detail and lettering sharp. A small circular nick is noted on the upper cheek and there is a short tick mark in the field right of star 6. The reverse is extremely lustrous and unquestionably uncirculated in condition. A heavily frosty texture is seen over the fields and devices. There is a small patch of planchet roughness above the D. of TWENTY D. An extremely attractive example of this always popular Type I issue! Housed in an old PCGS green label holder. PCGS population of 53 in AU-55. Only 18 have been graded AU-58 by PCGS and only 45 in all uncirculated grades (PCGS # 8902) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,370
Lot 2468		1850 $20 Liberty. PCGS graded EF-45. Well struck (PCGS # 8902) . Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,438
Lot 2469		1850 $20 Liberty. EF-40. Lightly cleaned yet quite pleasing for the grade. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 2470		1850-O $20 Liberty. NGC graded EF-40. First year collectible year of issue for Type I double eagles and quantities were struck at both Philadelphia and New Orleans. The New Orleans Mint struck 1/10 the amount of coins as Philadelphia (141,000 versus 1,170,261) and this issue is always popular as a first year of issue New Orleans double eagle. NGC population of 33 in XF-40. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,645
Lot 2471		1850-O $20 Liberty. EF-40. Lightly toned with the wear evenly spread. Accompanied by an EF-45 PCGS tag. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,760
Lot 2472		1850-O $20 Liberty. PCGS graded VF-30. Evenly worn and problem-free for the grade (PCGS # 8903) . Estimated Value $650 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,323
Lot 2473		1851-O $20 Liberty. ICG graded EF-45. Pleasing antique orange toning. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 2474		1852 $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-53. Well struck with plenty of luster still prevalent. We note a moderate surface scratch from the rim near 6 o'clock thru the last two stars (PCGS # 8906) . Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $920
Lot 2475		1852-O $20 Liberty. NGC graded EF-45. Sharp detail and evenly abraded surfaces. A scarce New Orleans Type I double eagle. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,783
Lot 2476		1854 $20 Liberty. Small date. PCGS graded AU-55. A well struck example and free from serious marks worthy of note. A very pleasing example of the type 1 Liberty design (PCGS # 8911) . Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,093
Lot 2477		1854 $20 Liberty. Small date. VF-25 Cleaned. Heavy hairlines on both obverse and reverse. An old dull scratch under eagle's right wing. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $529
Lot 2478		1855-S $20 Liberty. NGC graded EF-40. Well toned. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $719
Lot 2479		1856-S $20 Liberty. NGC graded AU-53. An acceptable example of the type 1 Liberty $20.00 gold. Estimated Value $825 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,265
Lot 2480		1857-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-65 With the gold foil tag from the S.S. Central America treasure. 20A Spiked Shield. SSCA 0370. A fantastically lustrous and appealing gem Type I double eagle. Rich orange-gold surfaces with finely granular texture. Everything struck to the sharpest degree. One can almost envision stacks of these newly minted double eagles being loaded onto the S.S. Central America. Prior to the discovery and recovery of the S.S. Central America treasure a Type I double eagle in this condition was unheard of and reserved for only the deepest of pockets. Estimated Value $8,000 - 8,500. Ex- S.S. Central America. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $10,350
Lot 2481		Frosty Uncirculated 1858 $20 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. A fully struck and frosty mint state Type I double eagle. Rich gold coloration with a touch of reddish-orange toning at and near the date. Mesmerizing luster and satiny surfaces are held back from a higher grade by light hairlines on the obverse. Definetely not the normal "slider" coin. The 1858 Type I double eagle is quite rare in accurately graded mint state condition. Not nearly as common as the 1851, 1852 or 1853 in uncirculated condition, the 1858 is a little undervalued in choice MS61. Double eagle collectors and gold enthusiasts will appreciate the originality and flash of this example! NGC population of 11 in MS-61, 1 in MS-62 and 1 in MS-63 as finest. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $8,338
Lot 2482		1858-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-55. A deep orange and lustrous piece. Violet toning on the numerals of the date. Well struck with significantly less abrasions than normally observed. A scarce issue that has not had its total population increased by shipwreck discoveries. PCGS has graded 30 in AU-55 with 33 finer. Only a handful of truly mint state examples survive and they are substantially more expensive than a nice AU, such as this coin (PCGS # 8925) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,220
Lot 2483		1861 $20 Liberty. ICG graded AU-50. Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 2484		1864 $20 Liberty. VF-35. Lightly toned, no serious problems. Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $748
Lot 2485		1865-S $20 Liberty. ICG graded EF-45. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 2486		1867 $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-61. Loaded with luster and full mint bloom. A low mintage Type II Philadelphia issue with a mintage of only 251,015 that was struck one year after the beginning of the With Motto double eagles. Well struck with every star sharp and completely raised. Unquestionably mint state in preservation, this 1867 example is one of few that have managed to survive to the mint state level. Frosty surfaces with the original skin 100% intact. The typical abrasions and scattered contact marks of MS61-62 double eagles. Completely original deep orange gold coloration simply adds to the already outstanding eye appeal of this Type II double eagle rarity. Very choice for the assigned grade of MS61. PCGS has never graded an 1867 $20 above MS62 (PCGS # 8951) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,910
Lot 2487		1867-S $20 Liberty. NGC graded EF-45. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 2488		1870-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58 PQ. Soft golden surfaces that are original and swimming with luster. Olive iridescence in the obverse periphery. All surfaces are satiny, lustrous and uninterrupted by abrasions. The 1870-S is a scarce and undervalued Type II double eagle and they seldom come this nice, technically or aesthetically. The cheek of Liberty is nearly free from friction and close to uncirculated in quality. Luster is equal to that found on low mint state pieces. PCGS has never graded an example higher than MS61 and bidders should carefully inspect this choice specimen. PCGS population of 46 in AU-58, 6 in MS-60 and 9 in MS-61 as the finest (PCGS # 8959) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,875
Lot 2489		1872-CC $20 Liberty. ICG graded EF-40. Lots of detail for the grade with some traces of luster remaining. We note some prominent milling marks in the left obverse field. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,280
Lot 2490		A Duo of Liberty Double Eagles. This grouping consists of the following coins and their respective grades: 1873 Open 3 AU-50 and 1903-S EF-40. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details	Realized $1,035
Lot 2491		1874-CC $20 Liberty. NGC graded AU-53. Natural light golden-orange toning adds to this coin's appeal. NGC reports 101 in this grade. Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,955
Lot 2492		1875-CC $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-50. Some scattered marks but none too obtrusive or worthy of note (PCGS # 8974) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,150. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,265
Lot 2493		1876 $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. An extremely lustrous and frosty uncirculated example of a Philadelphia issue that is rarely seen higher than the present grade. Liberty is completely covered in mint frost and the entire obverse has a cameo-like appearance. A short diagonal tick on the chin and another on the lower jawbone are the only significant marks to mention. The reverse has the same appealing characteristics and we note a small scuff just right of F in OF for identification. PCGS has graded 85 in MS-62, 22 in MS-63 and 15 in MS-64 as finest (PCGS # 8976) . Estimated Value $2,600 - 2,900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,220
Lot 2494		1876-CC $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-50. Some scratches are noted on the obverse, still plenty of luster present to justify the grade (PCGS # 8977) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,150. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,323
Lot 2495		1878-S $20 Liberty. VF-30. Estimated Value $375 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $460
Lot 2496		1879-CC $20 Liberty. PCGS graded EF-45 PQ. Well struck with enough mint luster still intact as to be suggestive of a higher grade, thus our Premium Quality designation. A rare and sought-after date that is seldom encountered this nice. The rims are unusually clean, one minute mark above the O in OF mentioned for the sake of identification, and surfaces that are semi reflective with only light scattered marks. In an old green holder with a PCGS population of 59 (PCGS # 8989) . Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $8,625
Lot 2497		1881-S $20 Liberty. ICG graded EF-45 AU-53 and AU-53. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details	Realized $1,380
Lot 2498		1882-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62 PQ. Finely granular fields with rolling luster and the most delicate of rose, blue and teal hues. The 1882-S is readily available up to the MS61-MS62 grade range but choice MS-62 examples and above are quite rare. Having dealt in a great many number of San Francisco Type III double eagles, this cataloguer feels this is one of the more pleasing examples seen. Lustrous and bold with minimal bag marks and no hairlines. PCGS has graded 164 in MS-62, 7 in MS-63 and a single MS-64 as the finest (PCGS # 8998) . Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,200. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,473
Lot 2499		1882-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Warm rose gold coloration over semi-reflective fields and hints of a rich orange toning at the peripheries. Well struck with full hair detail. The reverse is a little bit more choppy than the obverse, most notably by a scuff underneath IC of AMERICA and another vertically right of the shield. The 1880-1882 San Francisco double eagles frequently come with semi-reflective fields and this leads to them generally appearing a little more abraded. Regardless of the more visible abrasions, collectors prefer to acquire these issues with proof-like qualities. The 1882-S is about twice as rare as the 1880-S and 1881-S in terms of overall rarity but in high grades it is still extremely rare, almost never seen above MS62. This pleasing example should receive very healthy bidding from double eagle enthusiasts. PCGS population of 167 in MS-62, 9 in MS-63 and a single MS-64 as finest (PCGS # 8998) . Estimated Value $1,750 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,013
Lot 2500		1883-CC $20 Liberty. AU-53. We note some faint hairlines from a cleaning years ago. Plenty of mint luster is still intact. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,093
Lot 2501		1884-CC $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-61. Light orange gold and yellow surfaces with ample luster. Above average surface quality with significantly less bagmarks than seen on most low grade "uncs". An undipped specimen that is fresh and truly uncirculated in condition. Mintage of 81,139 and an issue that is best collected in MS61 to MS-62. PCGS has graded 37 in MS-61, 25 in MS-62 and 3 in MS-63 as finest (PCGS # 9001) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,370
Lot 2502		1884-CC $20 Liberty. AU-50. We note a series of "chatter-marks" on the cheek of Liberty, yet loaded with mint luster. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 2503		1884-CC $20 Liberty. AU-50. Bright and lustrous with light marks and hairlines commensurate for the grade. Estimated Value $750 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 2504		1884-CC $20 Liberty. PCGS graded VF-35. Original coloration with light hairlines and a few longer scratches (PCGS # 9001) . Estimated Value $800 - 850. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $978
Lot 2505		1884-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Rich yellow gold with pleasing luster. Minimal abrasions and above average quality (PCGS # 9002) . Estimated Value $800 - 900. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $949
Lot 2506		1885-CC $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-50. A rare Carson City double eagle and a year in which only 9,450 were produced. Moderate hairlines over the fields from a light wipe. Detail is correctly graded for the AU category and the luster on both the obverse and reverse is of a higher grade. Three vertical tick marks rest on the cheek near the hair. Carson City double eagles continue to pick up speed due to collector demand and we are sure this scarce date will receive hefty bidding. PCGS has graded 27 in this grade with 88 finer (PCGS # 9004) . Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,715
Lot 2507		1885-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Scattered abrasions are offset by rich luster and small patches of light toning. Mintage of 683,500 (PCGS # 9005) . Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $805
Lot 2508		1885-S $20 Liberty. ANACS graded MS-60 and ANACS MS-61 respectively. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $900 - 950. View details	Realized $978
Lot 2509		1889-CC $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58 PQ. Fully reflective fields with original surfaces and minimal abrasions. Often times examples with prooflike qualities are heavily abraded but this is not the case with the present piece. Extremely close to the mint state designation with original luster rolling across Liberty's cheek and absolutely no friction on the reverse. A tiny vertical nick exists on the chin. Mintage of 30,945 coins in 1889 and extremely desirable in the present choice AU condition. PCGS has graded 66 in this grade. Housed in an old PCGS green label holder (PCGS # 9011) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,105