Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 32

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Commemorative Silver Coins cont'd

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2205		1934-D Oregon Trail Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. Attractively toned with natural shades of gold and lilac hues. In an old green label holder (PCGS # 9344) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $575
Lot 2206		1926 Oregon Trail Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66 PQ. 1st generation holder. Untoned with blazing satin luster that atones for a few microscopic marks on the attractively frosted central devices of the Indian and Conestoga wagon (PCGS # 9340) . Estimated Value $370 - 400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $518
Lot 2207		1926-S Oregon Trail Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. A gorgeous coin with lovely sunset colors on both sides (PCGS # 9341) . Estimated Value $190 - 210. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $242
Lot 2208		1936 Oregon Trail Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-67. A superb satiny mint gem with nice original pale lilac toning. NGC reports 95 at this level with 6 finer. Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2209		1936-S Oregon Trail Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. 2nd generation holder. Isolated swirls of silvery iridescence confirm the originality of this scarcer S-mint Oregon. Fully lustrous and quite clean for the issue and supplying the collector with original, balanced toning over each side (PCGS # 9346) . Estimated Value $180 - 210. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $216
Lot 2210		1938-D Oregon Trail Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-68. Nice gold tab toning of the obverse while the reverse shows lovely shades of gold, lilac, and green. Wonderful tab toning on this well struck Oregon Trail commemorative. Lustrous and almost devoid of any marks, it is a very pleasing example of the low-mintage, late-date coinage. Pop 19; 12 in 68 Star (PCGS # 9349) . Estimated Value $2,800 - 3,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2211		1938-S Oregon Trail Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-67. Nice tab toning on the obverse. This is a sparkling specimen radiating mint bloom, powerfully struck and impeccably preserved. An Oregon that boldly goes where few others have gone before it! Pop 97; 17 finer (PCGS # 9350) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2212		Complete Set of Oregon Trail Commems 1926-1939. A total of 14 coins grading Mint State 63 to Mint State 66. Bascially untoned, a gorgeous well matched set of coins. Lot of 14 coins. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,300. View details	Realized $4,370
Lot 2213		1939-D Oregon Trail Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-67. A superb gem with slightly iridescent golden toning around the edges. NGC reports 142 at this level with 8 finer. Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2214		1939-S Oregon Trail Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-67. Incredibly beautiful shades of gold toning on the obverse combine with multicolor shades to dazzle your eye. There is little to say about the surfaces of this coin as they are as near to perfect as imaginable. The mint frost is thick and radiates intensely over each side. There is just a superabundance of eye-appeal as well. Pop 64; 8 in 68 (PCGS # 9354) . Estimated Value $2,100 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2215		1915-S Panama-Pacific Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. Nice white example with light gold toning near the obverse edges. The surfaces on this handsome commemorative are highly lustrous and each side has pitching satin finish that swirls and alternates between lighter and darker hues. Full separation on the cherub's cheeks, along with full definition on the standing figure's hair and cap (PCGS # 9357) . Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,300
Lot 2216		1915-S Panama-Pacific Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Lightly grey toning on both sides. A well-preserved and smoothly lustrous choice MS64 that has satin fields and devices under the toning (PCGS # 9357) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,438
Lot 2217		1920 Pilgrim Half Dollar. Both MS-63. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $219
Lot 2218		1921 Pilgrim Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. Lovely light golden toning on both sides.Pop 218; 16 in 67. Devices were struck with energy and full oomph by the dies imparting all the Pilgrim's design elements boldly, including the brim of his hat. Pilgrim men did not wear black breeches, square white collar and cuffs, wide buckled belts, black steeple hats with a buckle, nor did Pilgrim women wear full black skirts, white aprons and dark capes. Puritan adults in Boston may have worn these clothes on formal occasions after 1632, but in 1621 the Pilgrims wore entirely different clothing. Pilgrim adults and children wore bright solid colors since their religion did not object to colorful clothing. They had many dyes so that red, green, beige, burgundy, blue, violet, as well as brown and black were worn (PCGS # 9360) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,495
Lot 2219		1921 Pilgrim Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. 2nd generation holder. Naturally with frosty cartwheel luster underneath that compensates for a few microscopic marks on the attractively frosted central devices (PCGS # 9360) . Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $230
Lot 2220		1937 Roanoke Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. An intensely lustrous example with a hint of natural gold toning around the borders (PCGS # 9367) . Estimated Value $250 - 275. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $311
Lot 2221		1937 Roanoke Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-67. Nice splashes of gold "tab" toning. A gem! (PCGS # 9367) . Estimated Value $700 - 775. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2222		1936 Robinson-Arkansas Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-67. Superb! While Robinson commems are not hard to find in average Mint State, they are decidedly rare at this level on the grading scale. When you add in the marvelous natural rich pastel toning on both sides, you truly have a numismatic treasure. This beauty is destined for some spirited bidding (PCGS # 9369) . Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,140
Lot 2223		1935-S San Diego Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-67. Lovely toning on both sides. A fresh example, as crisp and lustrous as any imaginable in this superb grade. Pop 89; 3 in 68 (PCGS # 9371) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2224		1936-D San Diego Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-67. Bathed in lovely shades of lilac and gold. Nice eye appeal, indeed, tops in its class as the final bid will tell. Pop 61; None finer at PCGS (PCGS # 9372) . The obverse has been adapted from the California state seal. Despite the word LIBERTY the allegorical female is meant to be Minerva, goddess of wisdom. For the reverse, sculptor Robert Aitken chose to depict two of the exposition buildings, the Chapel of St. Francis (domed structure) and the California Tower. The California-Pacific International Exposition was considered a world's fair in its day and was the second such event held in San Diego (the earlier one in 1915). It consisted of 1400 acres of events in Balboa Park and drew an estimated 3,750,000 visitors. Coins struck in 1935 bear the San Francisco mintmark while those of 1936 have a "D" for Denver. Estimated Value $2,100 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,300
Lot 2225		1936-D San Diego Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. The surfaces are satiny sleek and free from the usual bagmarks these are so prone to receive. In addition, this beauty boasts of a blending of natural silver blue, light green and delicate golden hues. Gem San Diego commems with such beautiful toning are quite scarce and under appreciated (PCGS # 9372) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $380
Lot 2226		1926 Sesquicentennial Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-64 PQ. About as lovely a Sesqui as you will see. The satiny surfaces are remarkably clean and all is overlaid with lovely original pastel toning which is slighty iridescent when turned to a light source. A Premium Quality coin that could realize a very strong price. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,650. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2227		1926 Sesquicentennial Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. Nice original toning for this shallow-relief design. As you can see in the photograph, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is almost too faint to be read -- as struck (PCGS # 9374) . Estimated Value $325 - 375. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $403
Lot 2228		1926 Sesquicentennial Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. Nice original toning (PCGS # 9374) . Estimated Value $150 - 175. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $127
Lot 2229		1935 Spanish Trail Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. Nice even gold toning on both sides. Well struck. Pop 444; 80 in 67; 1 in 68. Completely original with spectacular mint brilliance over pulsating misty white frost/ A sharp impression was left by the recoil of the dies that struck this 1935 Spanish Trail commemorative (PCGS # 9376) . Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,553
Lot 2230		1935-P,D,S Texas Half Dollar Set. PCGS graded MS-66, MS-67 and MS-66 respectively. Each in a PCGS 1st generation holder. Each is a Premium Quality example and of course, comes with excellent visual appeal. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details	Realized $2,415
Lot 2231		1935 Texas Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. 1st generation holder. Nice white example. A popular, inexpensive early Commemorative half dollar Type (PCGS # 9382) . Estimated Value $225 - 250. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $265
Lot 2232		1936 Texas Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65 PQ. The pleasing Gem toned example offered here not only stacks up nicely against others in its grade, but fortunately lacks the normally seen striking woes (PCGS # 9386) . Estimated Value $200 - 225. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2233		1937 Texas Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. Toned, with underlying smooth luster and original sparkle. A gem (PCGS # 9390) . Estimated Value $150 - 175. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $173
Lot 2234		Complete Set of Texas Commems 1934-1938. A total of 13 coins grading Mint State 63 to Mint State 65. A lovely brilliant untoned matched set. Lot of 13 coins. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,700. View details	Realized $2,530
Lot 2235		1925 Vancouver Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. Lovely shades of rainbow toning on both sides. Pop 215; 44 in 67; 1 in 68 (PCGS # 9399) . One hundredth year celebration of Fort Vancouver (now Vancouver, Washington) built by Dr. John McLoughlin. The founder's bust dominates the obverse. The reverse has a frontiersman dressed in skins, musket at the ready, defending the stockaded fort. In the background is Mt. Hood, with the Columbia river at its base. The net mintage for Vancouver was 14,966. The issue was sold at the exposition for $1 apiece to help defray the cost of the local celebrations. Estimated Value $2,300 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,530
Lot 2236		1927 Vermont Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. Light hint of gold toning. Full reeling mint luster, the color of ice shines through this color (PCGS # 9401) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $748
Lot 2237		1946 Booker T. Washington Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-67. Lovely gold and blue toning on both sides; because so many of these are dipped, colorfully toned examples are, have been for year, and likely will be, all the rage with collectors. Pop 22; 1 in 68 (PCGS # 9404) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,300
Lot 2238		1946 Booker T. Washington Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. Fantastic rose, green, lilac and gold over impeccable surfaces. Expect stiff competition on this fabulous example! (PCGS # 9404) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2239		1946-D Booker T. Washington Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-67. The obverse displays light shades of gold and lilac toning, this is the Denver Mint issue from a P-D-S set of three jewels consigned by an astute collector of toned commemorative half dollars. Don't miss the others in this remarkable consignment! Pop 32; 5 finer (PCGS # 9405) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2240		1946-S Booker T. Washington Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-67 Star. Lovely rainbow toning on both sides; the S-mint 1946 from this P-D-S set and simply fantastic color, as the photographs show! Pop 7; 4 finer (PCGS # 9406) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,185
Lot 2241		1946-S Booker T. Washington Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66 PQ. Wonderfully toned. Pop 244; 32 in 67 (PCGS # 9406) . Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2242		1947-S Booker T. Washington Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. Nice golden toning. Normally, these tend toward dullish gray or brown patina. It is always a treat to be able to offer bidders some multicolor specimens (PCGS # 9410) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2243		1948-P,D,S Booker T. Washington Half Dollar Set. PCGS graded MS-65 PQ. Scarce issue: only 8,000 minted. Attractive light toning and of Premium Quality for the grade. Lot of 3 coins (PCGS # 9412) . Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $242
Lot 2244		1950-S Booker T. Washington Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-67 Star. Lovely blue toning on both sides whose shade ranges from sea green to aquamarine and deepest midnight blue. Outstanding! Pop 7; None finer (PCGS # 9422) . The portrait is from a life mask of Dr. Washington provided by Isaac Scott Hathaway. This issue was struck at all three mints in each year from 1946 through 1951. Included are several low mintage issues. Prices ranged from $1 a coin in 1946 to $3 each in 1951. A 10c stamp honoring Booker T. Washington was issued in 1956. Estimated Value $7,800 - 8,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2245		1936 Wisconsin Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-67. Lovely shades of gold toning. A frosted smooth coin that has a good strike and flashy luster underneath the refreshingly original color. Pop 263; 13 in 68 (PCGS # 9447) . Estimated Value $700 - 775. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,093
Lot 2246		1936 Wisconsin Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66 PQ. Well struck and frosty (PCGS # 9447) . Struck on the 100th anniversary of the entrance of Wisconsin into the Union. The obverse depicts a disembodied arm and hand wielding a pick over a pile of lead ore (one of Wisconsin's principal mineral resources). The reverse carries an American badger, the state animal. This is another Art Deco coin having stylized themes. Benjamin Hawkins, a New York City artist, designed the piece. A total of 25,000 were sold at $1.50 apiece. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2247		1936 Wisconsin Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. 1st generation holder. Brilliant and lustrous with a decent strike and a few tiny abrasions (PCGS # 9447) . Estimated Value $270 - 300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $374
Lot 2248		1936 York Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-67. Light even toning. Choice for the grade. Pop 436; 22 in 68. The surfaces are radiant, pulsing with silvery color, and quite lustrous. York County, Maine was incorporated in 1636. This half dollar marked the 300th anniversary of the event. Perhaps the rest of the country yawned at the event -- since those who have never visited York County, Maine aren't missing much other than some rugged landscape -- but collectors often look forward to their first purchase of this 1930s stylish commemorative half dollar (PCGS # 9449) . Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $604
Lot 2249		1936 York Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-67. Delicate multi-color toning on the obverse and lighter "tab" toning on the reverse. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2250		1900 Lafayette Dollar. AU-53. Lustrous and quite nice for this issue. This is the first commemorative silver dollar, and would hold the record as the only commemorative silver dollar until 1976 when the ravishingly beautiful Eisenhower-bicentennial issue came along. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $661
Lot 2251		A partial set of Commemorative Halves 1892-1946. Housed in 2 Library of Coins albums containing 33 diffferent coins. The grades range from Extremely Fine to Gem Uncirculated. A nice lot of commems that should be examined prior to bidding. Lot of 33 coins. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. View details	Realized $5,635
Lot 2252		Partial Set of Half Dollar Commemoratives. Consists of the following: 1920 thru 1952, a total of 32 different commems grading Mint State 60 to Mint State 65. Housed in a Whitman Bookshelf album. Careful study prior to bidding is recommended. Lot of 32 coins. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details	Realized $5,175
Lot 2253		Complete set of Boone Commems. 1934-1938. Complete set of 16 coins grading Mint State 63 to Mint State 66. Housed in Library of Coins folders. Lot of 16 coins. Estimated Value $2,800 - 3,000. View details	Realized $3,910
Lot 2254		2000-W. Library of Congress bimetallic (gold/platinum) $10. PCGS graded Proof 69 Deep Cameo. PCGS reports 739 at this level with 8 in Proof 70 (PCGS # 99784) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $978

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