Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 28

Pre-Long Beach Coin Auction

U.S. Gold $20 Liberty 1890-1903

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2510		1890-CC $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-55 PQ. Undipped satiny surfaces with deep yellow gold. A touch of reflectivity is noted in the fields. The expected abrasions for a Carson City double eagle are found scattered about and several heavier reed marks exist on reverse. A relatively plentiful issue up to the mid-AU levels but rare in correctly graded mint state. Small pricing spreads between AU55 and AU58 levels allow for the existence of many choice AU-55 coins, this being one of them. Housed in an old PCGS green label holder. PCGS population of 174 in AU-55 (PCGS # 9014) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,840
Lot 2511		1890-CC $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-53. A pleasing example for the grade with nice clean surfaces. The PCGS Population Reports 94 in this grade. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 2512		1890-CC $20 Liberty. NGC graded AU-53. A good deal of luster remains. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 2513		1890-CC $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-53. A pleasing example for the grade (PCGS # 9014) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,208
Lot 2514		1890-CC $20 Liberty. PCGS graded VF-25 Rainy Day Collection. Toned (PCGS # 9014) . Estimated Value $750 - 800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $891
Lot 2515		High Grade 1891-CC $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58. Strongly reflective fields with crisp radial luster contrast a frosty and near gem device. Original luster can still be seen rolling across Liberty's cheek. A thin, shallow hairline scratch is seen in the top of the hair. Stars 1-4 display weakness. Reverse detail is of uncirculated quality and there is no wear of any significance on the eagle. The 1891-CC is a scarce date in all grades and the present piece is one of the finer examples that this cataloguer has seen in recent times. A scant mintage of only 5,000 from Carson City this year and obviously a key date from this series. PCGS has graded 16 in AU-58 with only 16 finer, the finest being a single MS-63 example (PCGS # 9017) . Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $10,350
Lot 2516		1891-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62 and 1907-D PCGS graded AU58. PQ. Lot of 2 coins (PCGS # 9018) . Estimated Value $950 - 1,050. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,703
Lot 2517		1891-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Original and prooflike. Great eye appeal (PCGS # 9018) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $690
Lot 2518		1891-S $20 Liberty. ICG graded 2 pieces AU-50 and 2 pieces ICG AU-55. Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,700. View details	Realized $1,783
Lot 2519		1892 $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58. A very rare date from the Type III Liberty Head double eagle series. Philadelphia produced only 4,410 double eagle in 1892 and choice survivors are very scarce. This specimen has the eye appeal that every collector and/or dealer wants a choice AU 1892 double eagle to possess! Completely fresh with flashy light yellow gold fields graced by mint state luster. Only the faintest hairlines are in the fields. The top of Liberty's hair shows no friction nor does the tips of the eagles wings. Semi-reflective fields add to the eye appeal of this low mintage double eagle rarity. Very rare in mint state and we feel that this specimen should easily achieve mint state status. PCGS has graded only 13 in AU58 with 25 finer Housed in an older PCGS green label, fat letter holder (PCGS # 9019) . Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2520		Splendid 1892-CC $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. A delightful example of this scarce and popular Carson City double eagle that had a mintage of only 27,265. While any example use to be tough to find in the higher AU and MS grades, a hoard that has been dispersed has made mint state specimens from MS-60 - MS-62 available for the right price. The present piece is unquestionably mint state in condition and very pleasing for the assigned grade. Original surfaces that possess rich radial luster and intact mint frost. The obverse fields have the slightest amount of reflectivity to them and are notably mark free. The only two obverse marks to mention are a short scratch just to the right of star 2 and a small scuff near the rim, left of star 4. This pleasing example is very close to the finest known as PCGS has graded 39 in MS-62 with only 4 in MS-63 as the finest known (PCGS # 9020) . Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $11,040
Lot 2521		1892-CC $20 Liberty. AU-58. We note some light scratches on the face, otherwise, bright and fully lustrous. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 2522		1892-CC $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-55 PQ. Flashy, frosty and very choice for the grade. Liberty's device is close to uncirculated in condition. Only light hairlines are found in the fields and they are heavily overshadowed by rich luster. There is no evidence of rub on the wings on the reverse. Very frosty with exceptional eye appeal. Housed in an older PCGS green label, fat letter holder (PCGS # 9020) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,530
Lot 2523		1892-CC $20 Liberty. NGC graded EF-45. Toned. Estimated Value $950 - 1,150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 2524		1892-CC $20 Liberty. VF-20. Light marks and scratches scattered about commensurate for the grade. Estimated Value $650 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $949
Lot 2525		1892-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-60 PQ. Brilliant and lustrous fields that are exceptionally fresh. Housed in an older PCGS green label, fat letter holder (PCGS # 9021) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $661
Lot 2526		1892-S and 1899. Very Fine Cleaned and ex-jewelry. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $800 - 850. View details	Realized $834
Lot 2527		1893 $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58. Both in old PCGS green label, fat letter holders. Choice for the grade. Lot of 2 coins (PCGS # 9022) . Estimated Value $750 - 800. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,093
Lot 2528		1893-CC $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. The 1893 Carson City double eagle is the most available double eagle issue from that mint in uncirculated condition. It can be found with relative ease all the way up to the MS-62 grade but keep in mind that finding choice specimens can be a challenge. Many "sliders" end up in mint state holders and the quality conscious collector can find this frustrating. In Mint State 63, the 1893-CC becomes a serious condition rarity. Viewers of the present offering will agree that this specimen is correctly graded as MS63 and is many steps above "product" MS-61-62 coins. The surfaces are rich yellow gold, frosty and unabraded. Shimmering luster is found across Liberty's cheek and the feathers of the eagle. Anyone appreciating original gold will rejoice when observing the pristine nature of this specimen. No hairlines are found in the fields and the original skin of the coin in intact. While the 1893-CC may be a "type" candidate for a Type III Carson City double eagle, do not let that fool you into thinking that the present coin is anything other than rare! Population 17 with none higher by PCGS (PCGS # 9023) . Estimated Value $15,000 - 18,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $21,850
Lot 2529		1893-CC $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-61 PQ. Light golden coloration on surfaces that are satiny and fresh. A beautiful uncirculated specimen that has never been dipped or had its originality removed in any fashion. When tilting this coin at an angle in proper lighting the true uncirculated condition of this piece pops out at the viewer. An extremely light hairline scratch is in the center of the cheek but is only seen at certain angles. A very light die crack starts at the rims just left of O of OF and continues through the mid-section of AMERICA. Another slight die crack starts left of U of UNITED and continues through to the E. Housed in an old PCGS green label holder. PCGS population is 59 in MS-61, 102 in MS-62 and 15 in MS-63 as finest (PCGS # 9023) . Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $9,775
Lot 2530		1893-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-61. Another totally fresh and juicy double eagle. In an older PCGS green label, fat letters holder (PCGS # 9024) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $719
Lot 2531		A Trio of Liberty Double Eagles. Consists of the following coins and their respective grades: 1893-S PCGS VF35, 1895-S PCGS AU53 and 1897-S . Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,350. View details	Realized $1,323
Lot 2532		1894 $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-60. Both of these fresh double eagles are obviously choice for the grade and likely a point higher by today's grading standards. Housed in old PCGS green label, fat letter holders. Lot of 2 coins (PCGS # 9025) . Estimated Value $800 - 850. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $863
Lot 2533		1894-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-61. Nice for the grade and very pleasing. In an older PCGS green label, fat letters holder (PCGS # 9026) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,093
Lot 2534		1895 $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Rose gold coloration with minimal abrasions. Light steel blue highlights near the periphery (PCGS # 9027) . Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $978
Lot 2535		1895 $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. An original and soft yellow example of an issue that becomes quite rare in MS-64 and extremely rare in gem condition (PCGS # 9027) . Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,035
Lot 2536		1895 and 1928 Double Eagles. MS-60. Both are problem free and pleasing. We feel both would meet the criteria for grading at either PCGS or NGC. Housed in Capitol plastics holders. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $800 - 850. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details	Realized $920
Lot 2537		1895-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62 (PCGS # 9028) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $604
Lot 2538		1896 $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-61. Satiny fields with superb luster on both the 1896 and 1897. Both pieces fantastically original and possessing the highest quality eye appeal for their respective grades. Housed in old PCGS green label, fat letter holders. Lot of 2 coins (PCGS # 9029) . Estimated Value $800 - 850. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,093
Lot 2539		1896-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Significantly rare in any grade above the present MS-63 grade. Lustrous and original. PCGS population of 579 in MS-63, 86 in MS-64 and 1 in MS-67 (PCGS # 9030) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,300
Lot 2540		1896-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-61. Flashy, fresh and brilliant. Housed in an older PCGS green label, fat letter holder (PCGS # 9030) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $690
Lot 2541		1897 $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62 PQ. Intensely lustrous (PCGS # 9031) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $575
Lot 2542		1897-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Prooflike gold is hot in today's market and this fresh double eagle has the "goods" that everyone is seeking. Completely prooflike fields with minimal abrasions contrast with a frosty Liberty to create an almost cameo specimen. This piece is certain to bring money way above current bid and anyone seriously interested should due their homework on current market values of appealing prooflike gold (PCGS # 9032) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,070
Lot 2543		1898 $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-61. The 1898, a better date from the Type III double eagle series, has beautiful microgranular surfaces with pleasing orange-gold coloration. The 1899-S is extremely flashy with semi-reflective fields. Both coins housed in old PCGS green label, fat letter holders. Lot of 2 coins (PCGS # 9033) . Estimated Value $850 - 900. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,668
Lot 2544		1898-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64. While the 1898-S is one of the most common Type III double eagles from San Francisco, it is still uncommon in the present condition. Nice for the grade with satiny surfaces and robust luster (PCGS # 9034) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,185
Lot 2545		1898-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded both AU-58. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $825 - 875. View details	Realized $949
Lot 2546		A Trio of Liberty Type III Double Eagles. Consists of the following coins and their respective grades: 1898-S PCGS AU-58, 1899-S AU-58 and 1900-S PCGS AU-55. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,350. View details	Realized $1,380
Lot 2547		1899 $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Stunning surfaces and a strong strike. A delicate balance of rich yellow and orange hues. Very choice for the grade! Housed in an old PCGS green label, fat letter holder (PCGS # 9035) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,150
Lot 2548		1899 $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62 (PCGS # 9035) . Estimated Value $490 - 510. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $575
Lot 2549		1899 $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58 (PCGS # 9035) . Estimated Value $425 - 450. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $489
Lot 2550		1900-S $20 Liberty. MS-63. Accompanied by a PCGS MS-63 tag. Probably removed for a possible upgrade. Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,553
Lot 2551		1900-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Two fresh and stunning turn-of-the-century double eagles. Both pieces housed in old PCGS green label, fat letter holders. Lot of 2 coins (PCGS # 9038) . Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,725
Lot 2552		1901 $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64. Original surfaces with satiny luster (PCGS # 9039) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,128
Lot 2553		1901 $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Gorgeous satiny fields with medium orange coloration. Original and lustrous and once again a good example of the "PQ" quality of almost every coin from this collection. In an old PCGS green label, fat letter holder (PCGS # 9039) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $719
Lot 2554		1901-S, 1903-S and 1905-S Double Eagles. PCGS graded MS-60. All three coins are fresh, flashy and housed in old PCGS green label, fat letter holders. Lot of 3 coins (PCGS # 9040) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,495
Lot 2555		1902 $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-61 PQ. A beautiful and entirely original example of this better date Type III double eagle. Rich yellow gold surfaces are matched on the obverse and reverse. The fields and devices are much finer in quality than the assigned grade of MS61. Only the faintest of hairlines can be observed in the fields. There are three better date double eagles from the Philadelphia Mint from the early 20th century, the 1902, 1905 and 1906. Of these three, the 1902 and 1905 are the scarcest. A small mintage of 31,140 was all that was produced in 1902 and survivors rarely make it past the MS63 grade. We feel certain that bidding will be intense for this original, choice and undervalued double eagle scarcity. Housed in an old PCGS green label, fat letter holder (PCGS # 9041) . Estimated Value $700 - 800. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,990
Lot 2556		A Trio of Liberty Type III Double Eagles. Consists of the following coins and their respective grades: 1902-S PCGS AU-58, 1904-S PCGS AU-55 and 1906-S PCGS AU-58. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $1,350 - 1,450. View details	Realized $1,495
Lot 2557		1903 $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62 PQ. Excellent luster with light orange gold coloration. Pristine surfaces and very choice for the grade. Housed in an old PCGS green label, fat letter holder (PCGS # 9043) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $719