Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 36

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Budget, Bulk & Bullion Half Dimes-Dimes

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 146		1795 Flowing Hair Half Dime. NCS graded Sharpness of Fine-12 Improperly Cleaned. We also note a number of scratches on the obverse. On Valentine-5, the star point touches the point of the bust while the top point of star #1 connects with hair curl 2. Early die states before a rim cud forms. Estimated Value $400 - 500. The Victor Kramer Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $748
Lot 147		1835 Capped Bust Half Dime. VF-35. Original surfaces. Sharp details. Estimated Value $60 - 70. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 148		1838 Liberty Seated Half Dime. NGC graded MS-63. Medium gray to brown light toning near the edges, the center part of the design atypically silver colored but still attractive due to its sharp design. Somem of the rim denticles are weak at left. Also there is an area of weakness from D of UNITED through HA of HALF and below. Estimated Value $300 - 330. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $384
Lot 149		1840 Liberty Seated Half Dime. Drapery. PCGS graded MS-62. Well struck and toned. A toned yet very presentable Choice MS62 that has attractive fields and devices. Struck with systematic exactness throughout Liberty, stars, the shield and wreath. The 1840 Gobrecht-inspired issue is considerably scarcer than either the No Drapery 1838 or 1839 as this was a year when the mint adopted the less delicate With Drapery format (PCGS # 4326) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 150		1834 Capped Bust Dime. Small 4. PCGS graded AU-55. Light golden and russet toning around the borders. Very attractive surfaces, very colorful toning. Mostly well struck on the legends and main device, with just a touch of weakness at the hair curls and drapery clasp (PCGS # 4525) . Estimated Value $350 - 400. The Victor Kramer Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $660
Lot 151		1837 Liberty Seated Dime. Large date. PCGS graded EF-45. Lightly toned from storage in an album, with characteristic multicolor patina around the rims on the obverse, and deeper still covering the entire reverse whose center is deep sunset golden and orange (PCGS # 4561) . Estimated Value $350 - 400. The Victor Kramer Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $546
Lot 152		1838 Liberty Seated Dime. Large stars. MS-61 Ahwash 2; R4. Toned on the obv. Ahwash-2 (Kam Awash rated the variety R4). Bright luster with mottled golden toning, a really sharp strike with full details even in the smallest design elements. Lightly cleaned long ago. Ex Kam Ahwash, ex Stack's sales of 6-80 Wood lot 523; and 5-90 lot 339, both times as "Choice BU." Estimated Value $200 - 225. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $288
Lot 153		1841 Liberty Seated Dime. Sharpness of MS-63 Ahwash-1, Recut 1, Rarity 4. Bright luster and a gorgeous bold strike, giving a handsome, almost medallic appearance, but very delicately cleaned at one time (otherwise MS65?). Ex Kam Ahwash, ex Stack's sales of 6-86 Wood lot 526; and 5-90 lot 334, both times as "Choice BU." Estimated Value $200 - 220. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $173
Lot 154		1845 Liberty Seated Dime. Sharpness of AU-55 Ahwash-4, Rarity 5. Cleaned. Choice appearance and having a very sharp strike, but lightly cleaned long ago. Ex Kam Ahwash, ex Stack's sales of 6-86 Wood lot 532; and 5-90 lot 347, both times as "BU." Estimated Value $80 - 100. Ex: Kam Ahwash Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $109
Lot 155		1869-S Liberty Seated Dime. AU-50 Ahwash-1, High Rarity 6. Rev. has pebbly die. Rare issue! Again, the mintage was not tiny but most of these early S-mint dimes did not survive the American West's development. Ahwash-1 (he rated this variety High R6). Details of MS63, but struck from a pebbly reverse die, and yet the mintmark and all design elements are nice and sharp. Ex Kam Ahwash, ex Stack's sales of 6-86 Wood lot 561; and 5-90 lot 371, both times as "BU." Also ex Essex Institute Sale, 2-75 lot 521. One of the highest grade pieces available, and a true collecting opportunity for the collector of Western Americana or seated Liberty dimes. Estimated Value $200 - 250. Ex: Kam Ahwash Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $192
Lot 156		1877-CC Liberty Seated Dime. PCGS graded MS-62. Well struck and white. Flowing mint brilliance like a shimmering waterfall cascades over each side of this well struck 1877-CC (PCGS # 4683) . Estimated Value $200 - 220. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $265
Lot 157		1886-S Liberty Seated Dime. AU-55 Ahwash-1, Rarity 6. Light hairlines. Ex Kam Ahwash, ex Stack's 6-86 Woods sale, lot 585; also ex 5-90 sale, lot 402, both times as "BU." Details of MS60 except for the hairlines, very sharp strike. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $322
Lot 158		1842 Barber Dime. MS-62. Mostly untoned. A well struck early seated Liberty dime from the Stars Obverse period (1840-60). Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $311
Lot 159		1892 Barber Dime. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. Nicely toned. A satiny near-gem of the most advantageous order for a Barber dime collector. Its high degree of broad-spinning cartwheel luster pulses beneath rich gold and amber highlights. Nicely struck, too, with no weakness at the usual Achilles' heel of the upper brow (PCGS # 4796) . Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 160		1896-S Barber Dime. Fine-15. Key date. Choice quality suggesting an even higher grade, original light gray toning. Rare in any grade. An opportunity which presents itself very infrequently, as it is probably easier to find a BU example of this rarity than such a pleasing circulated piece as this. Estimated Value $200 - 225. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $265
Lot 161		1904 Barber Dime. NGC graded Proof 63. Brilliant untoned coin. A lustrous example whose choice white brilliance whirls smoothly around the reflective surface. This is a strongly struck example of an "all brilliant" 1904, with nice detail to the chief high points. 670 proofs issued. Pop 25. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 162		1912 Barber Dime. PCGS graded MS-63. Metal flow enhances the original mint frost that emits unevenly below the streaked toning, giving the coin an appearance of age and antiquity. The original mint brilliance is only interrupted by a few marks. Struck with good precision by the dies (PCGS # 4860) . Estimated Value $120 - 140. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $184
Lot 163		1912-D Barber Dime. PCGS graded MS-63. Nice for the grade. Warm silvery surfaces exhibit pleasing cartwheel luster and a satiny, matte-like appearance (PCGS # 4861) . Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $161
Lot 164		1913 Barber Dime. PCGS graded MS-64. Well struck with light gold toning. Smooth metal flow enhances the choice mint luster that covers the surfaces, giving the coin a shimmering, glowing appearance. The original mint brilliance is only interrupted by a thin shroud of golden patina (PCGS # 4863) . Estimated Value $250 - 270. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $276
Lot 165		1892 thru 1916-S. Complete Set of Barber Dimes. Coins grade About Good to Fine. Housed in old Meghrig brown boards. Lot of 74 coins. Estimated Value $700 - 800. The Victor Kramer Collection. View details	Realized $1,668
Lot 166		1928-S Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-66. Nice white coin. A lustrous Gem '28-S that has flashy luster and rich rotating frost. Desirable with this exact strike, only the cross bands are merged, everything else is finely detailed. Most often, the 1928-S issue is miserably struck and poorly preserved. This coin is a brilliant exception to that rule. It has charisma to spare. Pop 25; 2 finer in 67. (PCGS # 4970) . Estimated Value $300 - 350. Ex: Larry Shapiro. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 167		1934-D Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-64. Together with: 1945-S Micro "S" dime MS-64 (PCGS # 4990) . Estimated Value $50 - 60. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $75
Lot 168		1936-S Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-67. Well struck. the cnter band is nearly split. Satiny white. To emphasize its renown: a highly lustrous specimen with the shimmering mint frost S-mint coinage is so well known for. Pop 8; none finer. (PCGS # 5002) . Estimated Value $200 - 250. Ex: Larry Shapiro. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 169		1937 Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-68. Magnificent! Intensely lustrous with some lovely multi-color toning mostly about the peripherals. Pop 6; none finer (PCGS # 5004) . Estimated Value $400 - 500. Ex: Larry Shapiro. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 170		1939 Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-67 Full Bands. Pristine satiny surfaces with delicate pastel toning. Pop 70; 5 finer in 68. (PCGS # 5017) . Estimated Value $400 - 500. Ex: Larry Shapiro. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 171		1939 Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-68 Full Bands. Full-featured devices, smooth as silk luster. This Gem everyone will like! Pop 5; none finer. (PCGS # 5017) . Estimated Value $400 - 500. Ex: Larry Shapiro. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,093
Lot 172		1940 Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-68. Light blue-green toning. Clean as a whistle, as one would expect from the grade; however, what really sets this coin apart from others is its intense cartwheel luster that rolls around each side under the beautiful color. Pop 5; none finer. (PCGS # 5022) . Estimated Value $400 - 500. Ex: Larry Shapiro. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 173		1940-D Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-68. Nice gem white coin. Frosty fields blessed with refreshing luster. The more matte design of Liberty's profile stands out nicely against this brilliance. No toning, just silver-white color. And so to the next qualification, the strike. Here we see quite good detail with only minor weakness to the otherwise sharp centers. Pop 3; none finer. (PCGS # 5024) . Estimated Value $400 - 500. Ex: Larry Shapiro. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,093
Lot 174		1940-S Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-67 Full Bands. A touch of tone is just starting to form. Both sides display the typical "look" for this S-mint delivery: smooth frosted surfaces, rolling cartwheel effects, and boldly struck devices. The quality is immaculate, rest assured. Pop 105; 3 finer in 68. (PCGS # 5027) . Estimated Value $400 - 500. Ex: Larry Shapiro. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 175		1941 Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-66. Gorgeous sunset-red toning on the obverse. Lighter in the center on the reverse. The satin-like luster is almost unimpaired by abrasions of any size. Worth a premium for the toning (PCGS # 5028) . Estimated Value $150 - 200. Ex: Larry Shapiro. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $252
Lot 176		1942 Mercury Dime. NGC graded Proof 65. Magnificent multi-color toning on both sides. The ice-cold white color that usually envelops the fields on a Gem Proof Mercury dime, gives way on this handsome 1942 Proof to incredible shades of toning. Worthy of a premium. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $748
Lot 177		1942-D Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-68. Bright silver color bursts from original multicolor surfaces unmarred by contact marks in the bag or roll. A strong strike as well, though not full bands, making this a desirable high-end specimen. Pop 10; none finer. (PCGS # 5038) . Estimated Value $400 - 500. Ex: Larry Shapiro. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 178		1943-D Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-67 Full Bands. Satiny white with a faint streak of tone on both sides. Blazing but satin luster, the coin gently toned to a light golden through which silver color still persists. Pop 469; 21 finer in 68. (PCGS # 5047) . Estimated Value $130 - 150. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $144
Lot 179		1944 Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-67 Full Bands. Frosty white with light ring of gold on the obverse. Sharply struck throughout, the surfaces show even silvery bloom and there are no discernible abrasions on either side. Pop 64; none finer. (PCGS # 5051) . Estimated Value $400 - 500. Ex: Larry Shapiro. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 180		1944-S Mercury Dime. NGC graded MS-68. Nicely toned. Satin fields rippling with smooth, pristine luster. The more matte designs stand out nicely against this finish. Wild blue toning, free from spotting or discoloration. Pop 7; 2 finer in 68 Star. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $312
Lot 181		1916 to 1945-S. Partial Set of Mercury Dimes. Lacking only the 1916-D. Includes 1942/1 VF-20. Coins grade Good to Uncirculated with many nicely toned. Housed in 5 old Meghrig boards. Lot of 77 coins. Estimated Value $500 - 650. The Victor Kramer Collection. View details	Realized $2,013
Lot 182		Group of circulated 1921 and 1921-D Dimes (13). Consists of: 1921 (8); 1921-D (5). Coins grade About Good to Good. Lot of 13 coins. Estimated Value $300 - 350. The Victor Kramer Collection. View details	Realized $345
Lot 183		Group of circulated 1931-D Dimes (17). Coins grade Good and better. Lot of 17 coins. Estimated Value $70 - 80. The Victor Kramer Collection. View details	Realized $109
Lot 184		A Collection of Mint State Mercury Dimes. Consists of: 1934, 1935-S, 1936-P-D-S, 1937-P-D-S, 1938-P-D-S, 1939-P-D-S, 1940-P-D-S, 1941-P-D-S, 1942-P-D-S, 1943-P-D-S, 1944-P-D-S, 1945-P-D-S. These are choice quality Mint State examples with nice original toning, some with full split bands. Lot of 32 coins. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details	Realized $437
Lot 185		1916 thru 1945-D. Complete Set of Mercury Dimes. No over-date. Coins grade Good and better. The key date 1916-D is G-4 and the later dates grade EF-Unc. A decent set that was formed 50 years ago. Housed in a blue Whitman folder. Estimated Value $700 - 750. The Victor Kramer Collection. View details	Realized $920
Lot 186		1916 thru 1945-D. Complete Set of Mercury Dimes. No over-date. Coins grade Good and better. The key date 1916-D is G-4 and the later dates grade EF-Unc. Most of the coins were cleaned 50 years ago. Housed in a blue Whitman folder. Estimated Value $700 - 750. The Victor Kramer Collection. View details	Realized $1,150
Lot 187		1916 thru 1945-D. Complete Set of Mercury Dimes. No over-date. Coins grade Good and better. The key date 1916-D is sharpness of VG-8 with numerous scratches, the later dates grade EF-Unc. This set was formed 50 years ago. Housed in a blue Whitman folder. Estimated Value $600 - 700. The Victor Kramer Collection. View details	Realized $891
Lot 188		1916 thru 1945-S. Complete Set of Mercury Head Dimes. Lacking only the 1942/1 dime. The key date 1916-D, 1921 and 1921-D grade Good. The later dates are higher grade. The condition ranges from Good to Unc. Housed in old Wayte Raymond boards. Lot of 77 coins. Estimated Value $700 - 750. The Victor Kramer Collection. View details	Realized $920
Lot 189		1946-S Roosevelt Dime. PCGS graded MS-67 Full Bands. Spectacular rainbow color toning. Worth a premium for the colors, very few Roosevelt dimes have such tremendous titilating toning! (PCGS # 85084) . Estimated Value $200 - 225. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $357
Lot 190		1949-D Roosevelt Dime. PCGS graded MS-67 Full Bands. Nicely toned: lovely purple and gray blue with amber golden brown at the extremities (PCGS # 85092) . Estimated Value $200 - 220. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $265
Lot 191		1950-S Roosevelt Dime. PCGS graded MS-67 Full Bands. Toned on obverse in a blend of colors centering around deep reddish sunset hues (PCGS # 85096) . Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $196
Lot 192		1946 thru 1956. A complete Uncirculated set, with a few extras, most of which are toned and tarnished. Housed in two old Wayte Raymond boards. Estimated Value $100 - 125. The Victor Kramer Collection. View details	Realized $150
Lot 193		A group of High Grade PCGS Dimes Beautifully Toned. Consists of: 1951-S MS-67, 1952-S MS-67, 1953-D MS-67, 1953-D MS-66 FB. Each exhibits lovely natural toning. Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value $225 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $259
Lot 194		1954 and 1958 Rolls of Dimes. One Brilliant Uncirculated roll of each. Lot of 100 coins. Estimated Value $80 - 100. View details	Realized $96
Lot 195		A group of High Grade PCGS graded Dimes. Consists of: 1960-D MS-67, 1961-D MS-67, 1963 MS-67 and MS-65, 1963-D MS-67, 1964 MS-67. Many with beautiful toning. Lot of 6 coins. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,553