Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 31

Pre-Long Beach Coin Auction

Half Eagles

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 849		1795 $5 Capped Bust. Small eagle. NGC graded AU-55. A well struck example of our first gold coin. Struck in rich yellow gold with deeper orange highlights and traces of mint luster still present. A few minor hairline scratches, barley noticeable under magnification are noted and overall a most desirable example of this coveted type coin. The variety with the Y in LIBERTY crowding the star and four berries in the wreath. Always in great demand. NGC reports 37 in this grade with 106 better (PCGS # 8066) . Estimated Value $23,000 - 27,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $30,475
Lot 850		1803 $5 Capped Bust. 3 over 2. NGC graded MS-61. Well struck and lustrous in light yellow gold. We note some faint adjustment marks on the obverse as made. A popular "common date" Capped Bust to Right type coin that is always in demand. NGC reports 37 at this level with 93 rated better (PCGS # 8084) . Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $9,775
Lot 851		1806 $5 Capped Bust. Round 6. PCGS graded MS-63. The round top or knobbed 6 of 1806 is easily identifiable as all have the stars divided as 7-6 rather than 8-5. It is the most common of all the dates of Scot's heraldic reverse design. R.W. Miller Sr., in his study of early half eagles, mentions that a "well known collector amassed nearly 100 pieces of this variety in the early 1960s." Now 40 years later, it would be virtually impossible to duplicate that collector's assemblage. It is likely that many of the mint state coins now available to collectors were from this hoard. This specimen is nicely struck on the obverse with some weakness on the reverse in the lower left quadrant. Also noted in the same area are faint traces of adjustment marks, likely part of the reason for the weak areas as the planchet was thinned a bit in that spot. The luster is virtually complete in warm medium yellow. In an old green label PCGS holder. Pop 53, with 36 in 64 and one in MS-65. Estimated Value $14,000 - 16,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $17,250
Lot 852		1806 $5 Capped Bust. Round 6. PCGS graded AU-53. Breen-6448, type with knobbed or round top 6. All of this type have the stars arranged in a 7 left and 6 right configuration. The left side of the obverse is a tad softly struck at the back of the hat and the stars. On the reverse, there are traces of an adjustment mark coming from the left and into the center of the shield. The surfaces, which retain hints of luster within the protected areas, are relatively clean for the grade and are nicley toned in orange russet. Population of 30 (PCGS # 8089) . Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $8,050
Lot 853		1807 $5 Capped Draped Bust. Bust left. NGC graded MS-62. Well struck in light yellow color gold with all details fully defined. The lustrous surfaces are quite pleasing with faint hairlines seen only under strong magnification, probably from an old cleaning. Popular first year of the redesigned Capped Bust to Left type. NGC reports 45 at this level with 46 rated finer (PCGS # 8101) . Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $9,775
Lot 854		1812 $5 Capped Draped Bust. ANACS graded Net AU-55 Scratched. A series of light surfaces scratches are noted to the left of the neck, still a desirable high grade example of the Capped Bust of left design (PCGS # 8112) . Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,600
Lot 855		1814 $5 Capped Head. 4 over 3. NGC graded MS-64. All 1814 half eagles are overdates, with the 4 over 3. There is lots of interesting die clashing on this choice specimen. As an example, the horizontal lines of the reverse shield appear on the obverse, beginning before and under Liberty's ear and extending to the back of the cap. It is well struck with original surfaces, almost full luster and pretty peripheral tone in a honey gold color. Breen-6468, "Rarer as a date than 1813 or 1818. Pop 9 with none higher. Estimated Value $35,000 - 40,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $43,700
Lot 856		1818 $5 Capped Head. "STATESOF". PCGS graded MS-64. Now offered for your collecting pleasure is this wonderful 1818 Half Eagle. It is totally original in every way and delivers excellent eye appeal. The strike is superb with every design detail sharp and clear. On the obverse, every line in the stars is visible as is every hair curl and fold of the cap. The eagle feathers are crisp and well defined as are the arrow points and feathers on the reverse. The surfaces are handsomely textured with only a few light contact marks consistent for the grade and issue. Especially attractive is the lovely original toning in beautiful amber honey hues that only 185 years of aging can provide. Miller-124 (Rarity 5+), Breen-2B; the type with STATESOF appearing as one word, and the last star on the right distant from the hair curl. Very rare this choice and worthy of the finest collections of early US gold. Population of only seven, with one in MS-66 as best (PCGS # 8121) . Estimated Value $45,000 - 55,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $58,938
Lot 857		1834 $5 Classic Head. Plain 4. AU-53. A very well struck example with plenty of flashy mint luster still evident. We note some light scratches around Liberty's neck in the fields (PCGS # 8171) . Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,208