Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 34

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Budget & Bulk Lots - Small Cents

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 51		1864 Two Cents. Large motto. PCGS graded MS-63 Brown. In a 1st generation PCGS holder. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $127
Lot 52		1865 Two Cents. ANACS graded MS-62 Brown. Together with: 2¢ 1868 ANACS MS-63 Brown. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $325 - 350. View details	Realized $374
Lot 53		1851 Silver Three Cents. NGC graded MS-62. Lightly toned. Dullish luster from the 75% silver, 25% copper composition; these never appear bright and silvery, even the finest Gems The mint seemed to get the message by 1854 when it not only revised the design but improved the alloy content to 90%silver (PCGS # 3664) . Estimated Value $150 - 180. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $150
Lot 54		1855 Silver Three Cents. NGC graded AU-50. Beautifully toned in concentric rainbow shades, as if Nature grabbed every color off the spectrum and gave it to this handsome, low mintage Type 2 three-cent piece (PCGS # 3671) . Estimated Value $250 - 275. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $489
Lot 55		1858 Silver Three Cents. PCGS graded MS-63. Lightly toned. A choice example of the scarce Type 2 design with the star having a double outline (PCGS # 3674) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 56		1858 Silver Three Cents. NGC graded MS-63. Toned a variety of colors on the frosty surface of this scarcer Type 2 three-cent silver. The shield is especially well struck here, although its center shows mild flattening on some of the stripe lines this is still far above average for the Type (PCGS # 3674) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $535
Lot 57		1861. PCGS graded MS-64. Well struck with lovely light gold and lilac toning that merges into iridescent blue. A wonderful example of this inexpensive issue (PCGS # 3679) . Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $460
Lot 58		1861 Silver Three Cents. NGC graded Proof 62. According to our observations, which the photos pick up on nicely, including the key highpoints of the star outlines and the shield border lines, the strike is above-average, in fact extra sharp, in all areas. A choice, attractive Proof. 1,000 minted, but close to half this number was melted at the end of the year as unsold (PCGS # 3710) . Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $380
Lot 59		1866. Rays EF-40. Toned. First year of issue. Estimated Value $100 - 120. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 60		1880 Shield Nickel. NGC graded Proof 65. Delicate bluish toning. A satiny frosted gem with richly imbued mirror surface that displays the frosty pale nickel-blue color. Nicely struck for an 1880 Proof, indeed, about as fine as this date is ever found. The mint struck 3,955 Proofs this year (PCGS # 3835) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $575
Lot 61		1883 Liberty Nickel. With "CENTS". PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo. A brilliant untoned specimen. Lustrous, satiny devices display frosty relief, with the overall appearance greatly bolstered by choice mirror fields (PCGS # 83881) . Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $348
Lot 62		1889 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 64. Even grey toning on both sides. As often seen on Proofs struck in the late-1880s, a slight deviation in the sharp relief seen, mainly in the upper part of Liberty's hair where the design failed to completely fill the dies. Dullish surfaces but choice overall (PCGS # 3887) . Estimated Value $200 - 240. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $242
Lot 63		1890 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo. Lovely toning. This is a sparkling nickel-gray specimen radiating mint bloom from its mirror fields, powerfully struck and well preserved on the frosted devices. Pop 14; 14 in 65CAM; 5 in 66 CAM (PCGS # 83888) . Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $357
Lot 64		1892 Liberty Nickel. Proof 60 plus or better. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details	Realized $334
Lot 65		1892 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 64. Lovely original toning on both sides. Small mark on the cheek otherwise PF65. Nicely struck, and unlike those which have the faintest touch of weakness at the centers (1886-1891), this exemplary coin is bold. Only 2,745 Proofs minted (PCGS # 3890) . Estimated Value $200 - 240. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $276
Lot 66		1904 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded Proof 65. Lovely natural toning on both sides shading to nickel-blue iridescence and all with grand eye-appeal. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $529
Lot 67		1906 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded MS-65. A well struck original gem example (PCGS # 3867) . Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $702
Lot 68		1907 Liberty Nickel. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo. Mostly untoned with attractive frosted relief against mirror surfaces; some light flyspecks on both sides. Pop 5; 11 finer (PCGS # 83905) . Estimated Value $325 - 375. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $403
Lot 69		1913 Buffalo Nickel. Type 1. PCGS graded MS-66. Bold strike. A satiny gem of the finest order. A high degree of bright cartwheel luster spins broadly beneath light naturally toned highlights. And as the photographs show, this one is nicely struck with no signs of weakness at the bison's shoulder (PCGS # 3915) . Estimated Value $200 - 220. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $207
Lot 70		1913. Type 2. PCGS graded MS-66. Well struck and untoned. One or two small marks in the hair. Filled with frost and refreshingly clean for this issue, with shimmering luster in the fields and nickel-bright devices. The fields are silver, untoned, and satin with much luster as well (PCGS # 3921) . Estimated Value $850 - 950. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,035
Lot 71		1938-D Buffalo Nickel. NGC graded each MS-67. Each exhibits beautiful natural lilac toning. A very attractive trio. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details	Unsold
Lot 72		1938-D Buffalo Nickel. NGC graded Each MS-66. Each with lovely original toning. Lot of 6 coins. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details	Realized $357
Lot 73		1938-D Buffalo Nickel. NGC graded MS-66. Each with lovely original toning. Lot of 6 coins. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details	Realized $357
Lot 74		1938-D Buffalo Nickel. NGC graded MS-66. Each with lovely original toning. Lot of 5 coins. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details	Realized $265
Lot 75		A trio of gem Buffalos. Consists of: 1936-S PCGS MS-65; 1938-D PCGS MS-66; 1938-D/D/D/S NGC MS-65. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details	Unsold
Lot 76		1955-D Jefferson Nickel. D over S. MS-64. Includes ANACS papers of authenticity. A popular overmintmark error. Estimated Value $50 - 65. View details	Realized $69
Lot 77		A lot of high grade Capped Bust Half Dimes. Consists of: 1830 (2), 1832, 1833, 1835. Coins range in grade from Very Fine to Almost Uncirculated. Lot of 5 coins. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details	Realized $759
Lot 78		1843 Liberty Seated Half Dime. PCGS graded MS-64. Well struck with lovely blue toning. This is an early Legend Obverse half dime with particularly attractive surfaces. Pop 34; 7 in 65; 8 in 66 (PCGS # 4332) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 79		1857 Liberty Seated Half Dime. NGC graded MS-64. Frosty and untoned, although it has weak definition and some parallel "roller lines" across the obverse (as made) (PCGS # 4365) . Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $460
Lot 80		1858 Liberty Seated Half Dime. NGC graded MS-64. Nice blue and gold toning. Early half dimes like this, because of their small size, are sometimes treated as second-raters compared to the larger seated Liberty sizes. It'ssuch a shame since this coin is nice and attractive. We feel it belongs in a worthwhile set of early American silver (PCGS # 4367) . Estimated Value $475 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $334
Lot 81		1860 Liberty Seated Half Dime. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. Well struck with lovely blue toning. Put a First Place ribbon on this piece for its beautiful toning and very choice mint frostiness. We've called it Premium Quality to call yor attention to its superiortiy; the photographs hopefully show just what a crowd pleaser it will be at the time it is auctioned. Pop 97 (PCGS # 4377) . Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $546
Lot 82		1860-O Liberty Seated Half Dime. NGC graded MS-64. Light greyish-violet toning. Typical for this New Orleans date, the details of Liberty are soft and mushy from worn dies. A scarcer offering in choice condition. Pop 53; 26 better (PCGS # 4378) . Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $437
Lot 83		1800 Draped Bust Dime. Fine-15. Plenty of detail for the grade. Free from adjustment marks and other planchet defects. Lightly cleaned long ago, now a pleasing light silver-grey. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 84		1827. EF-40. Well struck and light toning. Some minor hairlines. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 85		1837. No Stars EF-40. Light toning with some minor hairlines. First year of issue, the coin was designed by Christian Gobrecht, the mint's assistant engraver who took over management of affairs when the chief engraver, William Kneass suffered a debilitating stroke in 1835. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $437
Lot 86		1838. Large stars. PCGS graded MS-62. Nicely toned and well struck. An attractive, lustrous example of this first year issue. The seated figure of Liberty carries over from the No Stars type of 1837-38, with the addition of 13 stars around to keep it consistent with other silver coin denominations. The mint in those days prided itself on consistency, whether that be the copper issues, the silver coins, or the look of America's gold denominations (PCGS # 4568) . Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $489
Lot 87		1876-CC Liberty Seated Dime. NGC graded MS-64. Beautiful blue and golden toning on both sides. Reflective surfaces on both sides. Popular for the CC mintmark and Wild West connotations of the Carson, Nevada mint and nearby Comstock Lode region (PCGS # 4680) . Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $805
Lot 88		1886 Liberty Seated Dime. NGC graded Proof 62. Light blue toning around the edges. Here is an instance where the last three digits in the date matches the Proof mintage: 886 pieces (PCGS # 4783) . Estimated Value $225 - 275. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $336
Lot 89		1895 Barber Dime. PCGS graded Proof 62 PQ. Nicely toned with a few light hairlines. In an old green holder. Since our observation is that this date is always fully struck in Proof, then this sharp coin has every suggestion of precision manufacture as seen in hair and leaves, as well as the reverse wreath. Scarce key date. Only 880 Proofs struck (PCGS # 4879) . Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $575
Lot 90		1916 Mercury Dime. NGC graded MS-66 FB. Well struck and white. The first year of issue also happens to be the handsomest in terms of sharp strikes, textured luster, wide rims, and grand eye-appeal. And this coin is an exemplary specimen! (PCGS # 4905) . Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $240
Lot 91		1917-D Mercury Dime. PCGS graded AU-58. Well struck with almost split bands. This is a much more difficult D-mint date to acquire choice than most collectors realize (until they try to find one for their set) (PCGS # 4912) . Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $98
Lot 92		1929-D Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bands. Pristine. In a 1st generation holder. Crisp satiny luster with sharp definition and only a few tiny marks. A truly impressive 1929-D which has full cross bands on the fasces (PCGS # 4975) . Estimated Value $150 - 175. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $230
Lot 93		1931 Mercury Dime. NGC graded MS-66. Together with: 1934 Buffalo Nickel NGC MS-64 . Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $170 - 190. View details	Realized $219
Lot 94		1939 Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-68. White example. The silvery hue reciprocates between levels of frost and satin-texture. Lustrous and well struck with rocking-fresh surfaces, hence the impressive '68' grade. Both the peripheries and the central reverse are detailed and close to 100% crisp for their sharpness of strike, with only the crossbands not up to snuff, which is a forceful reminder in a coin from this mint that it is quality that counts. Pop 42; 1 in 69 (PCGS # 5016) . Estimated Value $225 - 250. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 95		1940 Mercury Dime. PCGS graded Proof 66. Nice light gold toning. Without doubt the most visually stunning feature of this coin is its sleek mirror luster. Full swirling Proof characteristics on both sides, in fact (PCGS # 5075) . Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 96		1941 Mercury Dime. PCGS graded Proof 65. Old green holder. Crisp bloom from the dies; a very appealing specimen whose mirror flash and sparkle is all original. A lovely coin (PCGS # 5076) . Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $299
Lot 97		1942 Mercury Dime. NGC graded MS-68 Star. Wonderful rainbow toning on both sides. A lustrous example that has dazzling brilliance from the pulses of mint bloom playing upon the immensely attractive color scheme! Pop 4; none finer (PCGS # 5034) . Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,035
Lot 98		1942 Mercury Dime. PCGS graded Proof 67. Rainbow toning around the borders. A rollicking toned gem with lovely pastels over top quality surface preservation. Nicely struck, though not fully so-still, since Mercury dimes often had to be repolished during the striking of Proofs. Each time this was done, some of the tiny design elements disappeared from the die. Notice the broken leaves that are no longer connected to their supporting stem on the reverse, and seen on most Proof dimes from 1936 to 1942. Yet, the strike of the present coin easily rivals that of the plate coin in the Lange reference (PCGS # 5077) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 99		1942 Mercury Dime. NGC graded Proof 67. Brilliant white. The silvery hue is fresh and glowing. Lustrous and well struck with pleasing surfaces. This is a strongly struck Proof, with pristine quality from long years of careful storage and handling by its former owners (PCGS # 5077) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $403
Lot 100		1945-D Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-67 Full Bands. Well struck and white. A boldly preserved jewel in superb condition (PCGS # 5059) . Estimated Value $180 - 200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $207

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