Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 31

Pre-Long Beach Coin Auction

$10 Indian

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1021		1907 $10 Indian. No periods. PCGS graded MS-64. A satiny smooth beauty with intensely lustrous rich golden surfaces. Popular first year of the type (PCGS # 8852) . Estimated Value $2,600 - 3,000. West Coast Collection. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,450
Lot 1022		1907 $10 Indian. No periods. NGC graded MS-64. Highly lustrous with attractive orange peel toning. Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,000
Lot 1023		1907 $10 Indian. NGC graded MS-63. A strictly brilliant uncirculated example in natural greenish color gold. Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,850. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,898
Lot 1024		1907 $10 Indian. MS-60. First year of the No Motto type. Lustrous with very clean fields. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $510
Lot 1025		1907 $10 Indian. PCGS graded AU-58. An attractive example of the first year of issue with no motto or periods. Perfect for a high grade circulated type set. Estimated Value $325 - 350. View details	Realized $408
Lot 1026		1907 $10 Indian. Wire rim, periods. PCGS graded MS-65. The so-called knife rim or wire rim variety was caused by striking pressure forcing metal between the collar and the dies, resulting in a fine wire like projection at the extremities of the plain fields. In addition, triangular shaped periods appear before, after and between each word of the reverse legends and there are small round periods before and after each line of the motto. Five hundred were struck and distributed to officials and others. This satin finish gem specimen is well struck and displays a warm golden sunset glow. Pop 42, with 10 in 66 and 2 in 67 as the best graded at PCGS (PCGS # 8850) . Estimated Value $45,000 - 55,000. The West Coast Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $44,275
Lot 1027		1907 $10 Indian. Wire rim, periods. NGC graded MS-65. A bright yellow gold example with satiny matte surfaces. We note a few very tiny marks commensurate with the grade and a horizontal rim nick at about 3 o'clock on the obverse. This famous Augustus Saint Gaudens design occupies a favored position in the history of 20th century American numismatics. Extremely rare with only 500 pieces struck. Population of only 20, with 24 finer. Estimated Value $45,000 - 48,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1028		1907 $10 Indian. Wire rim, periods. PCGS graded MS-63. We feel fortunate to be able to offer several specimens of this important American rarity of which only 500 pieces were produced. This example is well struck with satiny matte surfaces and deep yellow gold color. We note slight rim disturbances on the obverse rim between 3 and 4 o'clock. Population of 56 in this grade (PCGS # 8850) . Estimated Value $26,000 - 27,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1029		1907 $10 Indian. Rounded rim, periods. PCGS graded MS-65 PQ. The presently offered specimen is a Gem, graded MS-65 and encapsulated by PCGS. On the obverse is an allegorical head of Liberty wearing an Indian head-dress, with the word Liberty across the band. Thirteen stars line the rim above the bust and below is the date 1907. On the reverse, the familiar majestic eagle faces left. The legends are punctuated by triangular periods, while regular periods are used for the inscribed motto. The strike is most attractive and the surfaces virtually immaculate. For the record, a tiny diagnostic depression sits atop the L of Pluribus. The color is quite lovely, a golden orange, lighter in the centers and deeping to richer hues toward the edges. This important historical rarity will impress and delight all who examine it and will especially bring great joy and pride of ownership to the lucky successful bidder. We who appreciate beautiful coins are fortunate, numismatically speaking that is, that Theodore Roosevelt was president when he was, rather than in the present day. Based on even casual observation of the complex, cumbersome and extremely political methods which are used to make decisions at the national government level these days, it is doubtful that such a coinage would ever come about today. It was mainly through the force of his own desires and will that we have several exceptional coin designs in the repertoire of our national coinage history. Through Roosevelt's observation of ancient Greek coins and their high relief, he developed the idea that our own national coinage should in some way emulate the beautiful classic designs of ancient times and the lofty ideals they represented. In 1905, Roosevelt personally chose Augustus Saint Gaudens to design his presidential inaugural medal. Saint Gaudens had been displeased with the way the mint handled his 1892 Columbian Exposition medal, combining his obverse with the mint's engraver, Charles Barber. Nevertheless, not about to decline a presidential invitation, he accepted the commission and the inaugural medal was produced with the assistance of Adolph Weinman. The president was well pleased with the results and later entered into a series of correspondence relating to the appearance of United States coinage. Part of a Nov. 6, 1905 letter from Roosevelt to Saint Gaudens read this way, "…It seems to me worthwhile to try for a really good coinage; though I suppose there will be a revolt about it. I was looking at some gold coins of Alexander the Great today, and I was struck by their high relief. Would it not be well to have our coins in high relief, and also to have the rims raised?…What do you think of this? Saint Gaudens' reply of the 11 Nov. included these thoughts, "…You have hit the nail on the head with regard to the coinage. Of course the great coins are the Greek ones you speak of, just as the great medals are those of the fifteenth century…" He continues, "I remember you spoke of the head of an Indian; of course that is always a superb thing to do, but would it be a sufficiently clear emblem of Liberty as required by the law?" On the 14th, Roosevelt again writing to Saint Gaudens asks, "How would it be to have a design struck off in tentative fashion-that is, to have a Liberty with that Indian feather head-dress?….If we get down to facts, would the feather head-dress be any more out of keeping with the rest of Liberty than the canonical cap which never is worn and never has been worn by any free people in the world?" Their discussions continued and as we know, the full figure of a striding Liberty was decided upon for use on the double eagle and the Liberty Head with Indian head-dress was deemed more suitable for the smaller size of the ten dollar gold eagle. The first variety to be struck was the so called "wire edge" also known as a knife edge or knife rim. Five hundred were struck, including 50 proofs. Two were later melted leaving a net mintage of 498 which were distributed to mint & government officials and those with connections therein. These are now highly valued rarities but at the time were deemed unsuitable for a variety of technical reasons, and there followed a second variety, now an even greater rarity, known as the "rolled edge (rim)" or "rounded edge (rim)". Of these, many more were minted (sources vary from 20,000 to 34,100), but almost all were later melted. Estimates are that little more than 40 or so are extant today, these being saved at the time and again distributed to friends of the mint. It is from this small group that collectors of today pursue the extreme rarity that is has become (PCGS # 8851) . Estimated Value $160,000 - 190,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1030		1908-D $10 Indian. No motto. PCGS graded MS-64. Here is an absolutely splendid example of this much undervalued date in choice Mint State condition. A nice full strike, as this issue is usually seen quite shallow, and the beautiful mint luster is amazing. The surfaces display a delicate blending of pale violet, orange and golden tones. PCGS reports 26 at this grade with 2 in MS-65 and 5 in MS-66 (PCGS # 8854) . Estimated Value $14,000 - 16,000. West Coast Collection. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $16,100
Lot 1031		1908 $10 Indian. No motto. PCGS graded MS-64. A firm strike with a sharply outlined eagle. Fully lustrous with some light orange tone. Pop 58 with 16 in 65, 5 in 66 and 3 in 67 (PCGS # 8853) . Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,500. The West Coast Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,060
Lot 1032		1908 $10 Indian. With motto. PCGS graded MS-64. Though having just a few too many tiny contact marks for a 65, this is a choice frosty original specimen with lots of eye appeal. The obverse strike is a bit sharper than the reverse and the whole coin is bathed in attractive light toning in shades of pale russet and aqua-green. Pop 124, with 52 in 65, 24 in 66, 2 in 67 and 4 in 68 (PCGS # 8859) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,300. The West Coast Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,415
Lot 1033		1908-D $10 Indian. With motto. PCGS graded MS-64. Nicely struck with full original mint bloom. The satiny luster is prettily toned in pale tangerine. Rare in this choice state of preservation. Pop 11, with 10 in 65, 4 in 66, 1 in 67 and 2 in 68 (PCGS # 8860) . Estimated Value $11,000 - 13,000. The West Coast Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $12,075
Lot 1034		1908-S $10 Indian. With motto. PCGS graded MS-64. The obverse is sharply struck though we note just a bit of weakness on the eagle's left wing and leg. The surfaces are choice and original, the fields quite free of marks and the whole is lightly toned in golden russet. Low mintage of only 59,850. Pop 24, with 10 in 65, 10 in 66, 7 in 67 and 4 in 68 (PCGS # 8861) . Estimated Value $7,700 - 8,000. The West Coast Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $8,625
Lot 1035		1909 $10 Indian. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. A lovely specimen, sharply struck with beautiful honey gold color on very clean surfaces. Were it not for a few fine hairlines, this handsome example would no doubt be residing in an MS-65 holder. Pop 50, with 10 in 65, 9 in 66 and 2 in 67 (PCGS # 8862) . Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. The West Coast Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,485
Lot 1036		1909-D $10 Indian. PCGS graded MS-64. This specimen is nicely struck on both sides and displays lots of original mint frost. All is overlayed with an attractive golden orange color. Pop 25, with 3 in 65, 5 in 66 and 2 in 67 (PCGS # 8863) . Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000. The West Coast Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $8,625
Lot 1037		1909-S $10 Indian. PCGS graded MS-65 PQ. A lovely fresh specimen, well struck and beautifully toned in pink, orange and honey gold hues. This example has considerable eye appeal sure to please the lucky new owner. Pop 14, with 4 in 66 and 1 in MS-67 (PCGS # 8864) . Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000. The West Coast Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $12,075
Lot 1038		1910 $10 Indian. PCGS graded MS-66. This gorgeous specimen is sharply struck, virtually mark free and displays beautiful deep tangerine toning. Terrific eye appeal and an excellent candidate for your high grade type set. Pop 12, with only 2 higher in MS-67 (PCGS # 8865) . Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000. The West Coast Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $11,500
Lot 1039		1910 $10 Indian. PCGS graded MS-63. Frosty in pale yellow gold color (PCGS # 8865) . Estimated Value $800 - 850. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $920
Lot 1040		1910-D $10 Indian. PCGS graded MS-64. Honey gold and pale aqua hues grace this nicely struck specimen. Pop 411, with 53 in 65 and 24 in 66 (PCGS # 8866) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,800. The West Coast Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,760
Lot 1041		1910-S $10 Indian. PCGS graded MS-64. This beautiful specimen screams originality. The strike is quite acceptable and the intense original luster is handsomely accented by lovely orange and russet toning. This date/mint combination is rare in grades of MS-64 and above and would enhance any high grade date set. Pop 18, with 2 in 65 and 2 in 66 (PCGS # 8867) . Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000. The West Coast Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $10,638
Lot 1042		1911 $10 Indian. PCGS graded MS-65. Here offered is a true Gem Brilliant Uncirculated specimen. The strike is superb with all the hair curls well defined and on the reverse, each of the lines in the bundle of arrows is unusually sharp and clear. The surfaces are very clean with only the tiniest of barely perceptable marks and the overall color is most attractive in honey amber gold with peach highlights. Pop 52, with 17 in 66 and 7 in 67 (PCGS # 8868) . Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. The West Coast Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,463
Lot 1043		1911 $10 Indian. NGC graded MS-63. This handsome specimen is quite well struck with virtually complete feather detail both on the headdress and eagle. The surfaces are nicer than might be expected for the grade and are covered in lovely sunset orange toning. Estimated Value $750 - 850. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,320
Lot 1044		1911-D $10 Indian. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. This is a superbly struck specimen with every hair curl, head-dress feather and arrow line sharp and clear. The small D mintmark is knife sharp as well. The surfaces are quite clean of distracting contact marks and the lovely amber gold color adds further enhancement. Certainly a premium example and sure to please. Pop 12 with only 3 higher at MS-65 (PCGS # 8869) . Estimated Value $50,000 - 60,000. The West Coast Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $69,000
Lot 1045		1911-S $10 Indian. PCGS graded MS-63. The low mintage of 51,000 makes the 1911-S one of the keys to the series, especially in mid to high mint state grades. This coin is quite nicely struck, the obverse being particularly sharp. The warm original mint bloom is covered in attractive light orange toning. Pop 15 with 24 in 64, 19 in 65 and 8 in 66 (PCGS # 8870) . Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,000. The West Coast Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,613
Lot 1046		1911-S $10 Indian. PCGS graded MS-62. Lovely golden-orange frosty mint luster and in an old green holder. A desirable date and quite scarce in strictly Brilliant Uncirculated condition. PCGS reports 18 in this grade with 64 better (PCGS # 8870) . Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1047		1912 $10 Indian. PCGS graded MS-64. This choice original specimen is nicely struck. The complete original mint bloom is beautifully accented by pale orange and sea foam shades. Lots of eye appeal here. Pop 145 with 17 in 65, 6 in 66 and a single 67 (PCGS # 8871) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200. The West Coast Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,645
Lot 1048		1912-S $10 Indian. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. With the year 1912, the "S" mintmark assumes a short squat shape. On this specimen, it looks almost like a squared off numeral 6, so variety specialists please take note. Nicely struck with evenly distributed pale orange toning over relatively mark free surfaces. Pop 32, with 7 in 65 and 1 in 66 (PCGS # 8872) . Estimated Value $8,000 - 10,000. The West Coast Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $9,775
Lot 1049		1912-S $10 Indian. PCGS graded MS-64. Nicely struck with lots of original luster highlighted by some pale pinkish tone. Breen-7121, "Rare in mint state." Pop 32, with 7 in 65 and 1 in 66 (PCGS # 8872) . Estimated Value $6,000 - 6,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,670
Lot 1050		1912-S $10 Indian. MS-60 Plus. A few faint marks barley noticeable on the cheek. Attractive reddish golden color. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details	Realized $1,980
Lot 1051		1913 $10 Indian. PCGS graded MS-65. An excellent strike is seen on this high end specimen. The fields are essentially mark free and the devices nearly so and the luster is full and very pleasing with a bit of light tone. Pop 35 with 9 in 66 and 1 in 67 (PCGS # 8873) . Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. The West Coast Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,600
Lot 1052		1913 $10 Indian. MS-60+. Well struck and quite lustrous. An attractive specimen (PCGS # 8873) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,200
Lot 1053		1913-S $10 Indian. PCGS graded MS-63. Another low mintage date (66,000). Well struck, lustrous and nicely toned. Small bold mintmark. We note a few scattered marks and scratches. Breen-7123, "Very rare in mint state." Pop 19, with 12 in 64, 2 in 65 and one coin in 66 (PCGS # 8874) . Estimated Value $19,000 - 22,000. The West Coast Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $23,000
Lot 1054		1914 $10 Indian. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. This is a very attractive high end 64, beautifully struck with great luster and handsome light toning. Excellent for a type or date set. Pop 103, with 25 in 65, 6 in 66 and 2 in 67 (PCGS # 8875) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. The West Coast Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,990
Lot 1055		1914-D $10 Indian. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. Sharply struck and covered in deep tangerine toning. The mintmark is bold and interestingly exhibits slight doubling. Population 110, with 14 in 65, 3 in 66 and 3 in 67 (PCGS # 8876) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. The West Coast Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,830
Lot 1056		1914-S $10 Indian. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. Sharply struck obverse with only slight softness on the highest parts of the reverse. Fully lustrous and beautifully toned in warm orange gold and pale aqua. The textured fields are remarkably clean and attractive. A premium specimen in every respect. Pop 69, with 10 in 65 as the best graded by PCGS (PCGS # 8877) . Estimated Value $8,500 - 9,500. The West Coast Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $10,925
Lot 1057		1915 $10 Indian. PCGS graded MS-64. Lovely lemon peel toning over brilliant luster and an excellent strike (PCGS # 8878) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,900. The West Coast Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,840
Lot 1058		1915 $10 Indian. PCGS graded MS-63. Attractively toned in pale orange and aqua (PCGS # 8878) . Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,035
Lot 1059		1915-S $10 Indian. PCGS graded MS-64. Low mintage of only 59,000. Breen-7129, "Usually (seen in) VF to EF; rare in mint state". Attractively struck with a bold mintmark and rich golden toning on both sides. Very choice for the grade, Pop 18, with 3 in 65 and 2 in 66 (PCGS # 8879) . Estimated Value $22,000 - 25,000. The West Coast Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $23,000
Lot 1060		1916-S $10 Indian. PCGS graded MS-65 PQ. Another extremely rare date/mint combination in this lofty condition. The strike is excellent with the mintmark deeply impressed. The surfaces are immaculate and were it not for a few marks high on the cheekbone, this lovely specimen might have attained an even higher grade. Pop 8, with 4 in 66 and 2 in 67 (PCGS # 8880) . Estimated Value $13,000 - 16,000. The West Coast Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $25,300
Lot 1061		1920-S $10 Indian. PCGS graded MS-63. Here offered is a choice example of a major rarity in the Indian gold eagle series. The mintage was a respectable 126,500, but most were melted with very few known today. This specimen is sharply struck, including LIBERTY on the headdress, though we note some softness on the eagle's lower left leg and claw. The mintmark, which is somewhat larger than earlier San Francisco mint dates, is bold and clear. The luster is excellent, overlayed in pale orange tones and the open fields are relatively clean of distractions. Only a few bag marks on the main devices keep this from a higher grade. Breen-7131, where in his Encyclopedia he comments, "In my experience, 1920 S is rarer than 1930 S or 1933." This important 20th century rarity has great eye appeal and deserves consideration from specialists in this series as well as all those who appreciate rare date US gold. Population 5, with 4 in 64, 2 in 65, and one each in 66 and 67 (PCGS # 8881) . Estimated Value $58,000 - 62,000. The West Coast Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $54,625
Lot 1062		1926 $10 Indian. PCGS graded MS-64. Excellent strike and luster toned in lemon yellow (PCGS # 8882) . Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,600. The West Coast Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,610
Lot 1063		1930-S $10 Indian. PCGS graded MS-64. As with the 1920-S, most of the original 96,000 mintage of 1930-S were melted, making specimens rare and desirable today. This choice specimen is quite well struck with only the very slightest softness on the lower left leg of the eagle and the last two letters of LIBERTY. The mintmark is perfectly shaped, bold and clear. Luster is complete and original, and beautifully complemented by handsome light toning in tangerine and pale aqua hues, resulting in superb eye appeal for this very popular date/mint combination. The population for MS-64 is 40, with 18 in 65, 3 in 66 and a single coin in 67 (PCGS # 8883) . Estimated Value $35,000 - 40,000. The West Coast Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $39,100
Lot 1064		1932 $10 Indian. PCGS graded MS-64. Along with the 1926, the only post WW I date readily available to collectors. Typical firm strike with nice luster and pale toning (PCGS # 8884) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600. The West Coast Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,783
Lot 1065		1933 $10 Indian. NGC graded MS-65. This choice specimen is quite sharply struck. The details in Liberty's hair and the feathers in her headdress can be seen clearly with the naked eye, though magnification will aid appreciation of the intricate design details. Searching for an area not perfectly struck up will yield perhaps only 4 stars from 12 to 1 o'clock. On the reverse, the eagle is wonderfully detailed. One can make out every eagle feather and leg scale. The bundle of arrows upon which the eagle rests is equally detailed with every arrowhead and shaft clearly discernable. The color is deep lemon yellow gold and the surfaces are remarkably clean but for some contact marks on Liberty's nose and cheek. Up until just a few years ago, we would have said that the 1933 Eagle was the only gold coin of that year legal to own. Now of course as one single specimen of the 1933 Double Eagle has been deemed legal by the US Treasury and has been sold publicly, we can no longer make that statement, but realistically, the 1933 $10 gold coin is still the only generally collectible gold coin of that year. As 1933 began, it was just another production year for mint employees making gold coins. During January and February, 312,500 pieces were struck. Some were delivered to the Treasury Dept. for traditional assay and testing. One hundred coins were sent to the Treasurer's office for sale to the public and from these, five coins were eventually distributed legally and publicly. The distrubution was ended by Franklin D. Roosevelt's executive order, his Presidential Proclamation 2039 on March 6, 1933 which effectively ended gold coin usage in this country. Along with the pieces which were destroyed during assay and testing, all of the remaining 1933 Eagles were to have been melted, and the vast majority were. But since more than the five coins which were legally sold before March 6th 1933 now exist, several others obviously escaped the melting pot. Present day estimates range from 25 to 40 examples. A Secret Service investigation led authorities to conclude that the remaining supply had been filtered from Philadelphia Mint Head Cashier George McCann through the one of the city's scrap gold dealers Israel Switt. Charges against the two were considered but dropped, though the Secret Service continued their activities relative to the 1933 Double Eagle. Now offered is perhaps one of the original five legally sold or maybe one of the very few secreted out of the mint. In any event, they all are now quite legal to own and are in fact one of America's most desired gold coins. It is in addition the key date to the series and possesses a mystique difficult to equal by all but the most fabled rarities in the US numismatic pantheon. For the past 20 years or more, it has been residing in a private collection and as such has no recent auction record. So then, here is your opportunity to complete your Indian Gold Eagle set, or begin one! After this coin, the rest should be easy. Population of only 3, with one higher in MS-66. Estimated Value $475,000 - 525,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $460,000