Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 36

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Seated Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 3075		1842 Liberty Seated Dollar. NGC graded AU-55. Toned with strong underlying luster around, within and on top of the main devices. The rims are choice for this coin as well, with overall nice, untouched appearance. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $489
Lot 3076		1842 Liberty Seated Dollar. NGC graded AU-55. Natural toning on both sides. A deep antique silver gray specimen with pleasing russet dappled shades on both sides. Nicely struck for the date, certainly much finer than most of this issue, with only residual weakness on the eagle's neck feathers and edge of the shield. Pop 54. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $805
Lot 3077		1843 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 63. Well struck with gold and brown toning. PCGS serial number 21911116. Produced in unknown, although obviously limited numbers, the Proof 1843 is comparable in rarity to the 1842, 1844, 1845, 1847, and 1848. Moderately toned, the present example is awash in dominant milky gray patina with mottled crescents of charcoal-gray color around the peripheries. A razor sharp strike leaves little doubt about this coin's special status, as do nice hints of a uniformly brilliant mirrors that are evident at more direct angles. There are no outwardly noticeable distractions, and the surfaces may have secured a finer Choice rating were the original mint reflectivity more vibrant in sheen. A trio of staccato-like marks in the reverse field above the E in ONE and the D in DOL is mentioned for pedigree purposes. The reverse die that the Mint used to strike this coin is that which Breen refers to as the "Reverse of 1842-1852" and Bowers refers to as the "Reverse of 1840-1850." We believe that this die was prepared in 1840 and used to strike original Proof Seated Dollars of the 1840-1850 era. Pop 3; none finer at PCGS. PCGS has only graded 4 in proof. (PCGS # 6984) . Estimated Value $24,000 - 30,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 3078		1850-O Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded MS-62. Well struck with only a hint of toning. Pop 6; 3 in 63; 1 in 64. A date that is a rarity in Mint State, ranking it eighth or ninth rarest of all Mint State 1840-73 Seated Liberty dollars with very few saved at the time of issue (unlike 1859-O and 1860-O). Neutral gray toning alternates with silver-gray areas on this lustrous, well struck, and original coin. The obverse strike is tad nicer than often found on this date, which often comes weakly struck on the obverse. Scattered contact marks seem to be confined to Liberty's figures and have a limited effect on the grade while still allowing this delightful coin full play on your aesthetic sense of balance and beauty. Any offering of a Mint original 1850-O creates a prime opportunity for the seated Liberty or type coin enthusiast (PCGS # 6938) . Estimated Value $16,000 - 18,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 3079		1851 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded MS-62. Original date. PCGS serial number 60222627. Deeply toned on both sides. Very rare date. The 1851 is a great rarity within the seated Liberty series. More elusive than the 1852, whose mintage of 1,100 pieces is slightly lower than the 1851, for which 1,300 coins were struck, choice survivors can almost be counted on the fingers of two hands. This is the famous John Jay Pittman specimen, a coin with a strong provenance to accompany its sharp condition. Many 1851 Original Dollars have been described as Proofs in the past, these are now believed to have been prooflike business strikes. Given the extremely small mintage, it should not surprise collectors that there are prooflike pieces among the handful of Mint State survivors. Bowers (1993) surmises these prooflike pieces may also have been the outcome of die polishing to remove clash marks. The present Mint State 62 displays well toned surfaces that are overlaid by mottled gray and russet-gray patination. The design elements are boldly struck, with nice detail on the Liberty and eagle motifs as well as on the peripheral elements, only a few stars show rounded components. A few minute marks are scattered here and there on Liberty's leg and the top curve of the obverse shield, but none are significant. A raised die line through the reverse shield at right is diagnostic of the variety. Pop 6; 1 in 63; 5 in 64; 1 in 65. (PCGS # 6939) . Estimated Value $35,000 - 40,000. Ex: Pittman Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 3080		1851 Liberty Seated Dollar. Restrike. PCGS graded Proof 63. A brilliant example with excellent contrast and natural deep blue borders. Pop 4;3 in 64; 1 in 65. Snow-white mirrors at the centers yield their power of persuasion only grudgingly to some lively steel-blue with purple iridescence in the outer margin on both sides. What we see is a coin displaying sharp definition and only a few tiny hairlines, the surface, like the overall appearance is outstanding. In fact, since this is a very rare issue, the quality makes this a truly sensational sharp-edged Proof, one that will please even the most demanding coin buyer. This issue, made only with Proof finish, is believed to have been struck at the Philadelphia Mint on at least two occasions, one being circa 1858-1860 and the other probably later, possibly circa 1867-1868, perhaps employing unused obverse dies on hand from 1851. Two die pairs are known for restrikes. Restrikes are distinguished by having the date lower and better centered than on the originals. Alternatively, new dies dated 1851 could have been made up at a later date, the first circa 1858-1860. (The date logotype is identical to that of the original obverse; Mint regulations did not even mention old logotypes, let alone mandate their destruction.) Some copper impressions were also made from the Proof dies, for sale to collectors (PCGS # 6993) . Estimated Value $27,000 - 30,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 3081		1852 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded AU-58. Nice gold and brown shades. Only 1,100 minted. Nice eye appeal. PCGS holder #21939810. It is a simple process to tell the difference between Original and Restrike 1851 silver dollars, but distinguishing the varieties of 1852 is much more difficult. Compounding the matter is the existence of both Original and Restrike examples in Proof format. Of course, all of the business strike dollars of 1852, such as the coin offered here, are considered to be Original pieces struck in that year. It is believed that all Original 1852 seated Liberty dollars were made from a one die marriage. A gorgeous well toned example of the extremely rare 1852 Original silver dollar with pewter, steel, and russet gold coloration. The surfaces have considerable underlying prooflike tendencies. Pop 7; 11 finer. (PCGS # 6940) . Estimated Value $24,000 - 28,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 3082		1857 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 64. Spectacular "bull's eye" toning. A gem in all regards and therefore our premium quality classification. Pop 9; only 1 rated better in 65. We'd like to match this against the 65 example. An extremely beautiful seated Liberty dollar, a Proof coin with outstanding mirrors and a wallop from the dies that is amazingly close to complete on the nice frosted devices. The ultra attractive toning suggests that the present specimen spent much of its life in an old style Wayte Raymond album or similar coin holder which imparted the exciting mixture of colors. A scarce coin, it is understood the Proof 1857 silver dollar to be more available than the 1855 Proof, but scarcer than the 1856 Proof. While some Proof 1857 dollars were undoubtedly sold with silver Proof sets, others were probably sold singly. At least two pairs of dies were used. During the same year, the Mint made quite a few Proof 1857 large cents, the last year of regular issue of the large cent format, probably to supply the demand from collectors. The passing of the large cent is widely cited (e.g., in the reminiscences of pioneer dealer Edward Cogan) as being the jumping-off spot for a widespread interest in coin collecting in America and the beginning of serious professional dealerships (PCGS # 7000) . Estimated Value $16,000 - 18,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 3083		1859 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. Old green holder. Well struck with even grey toning on the obverse while the reverse shows light gray toning. Original luster gleams throughout the well toned old-silver surfaces. If one were to take a poll, we'd see that the strike is nonstandard for the issue in being exceedingly sharp with the excellent metal flows on both sides into the deepest die recesses including all stars and Liberty's hair waves; the eagle, too, is outstanding. In other words, a very bold strike. Pop 15; 5 in 64; 2 in 65. (PCGS # 6946) . Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 3084		1860 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded MS-62. Old green holder. Light hint of toning on both sides. A satiny beauty with swirling prooflike effects in the field on the obverse. Smooth, rolling originality and light toning mingle on the satiny gem surfaces. Pop 14; 56 finer. (PCGS # 6949) . Estimated Value $2,300 - 2,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,243
Lot 3085		1860-O Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. Nicely toned. While Mint State examples are available through the near-Gem level, nicely toned example with good eye-appeal are surprisingly elusive in the 1860-O seated dollar. This is a frosty, attractively patinated survivor that is indicative of an even higher grade. Pop 53; 16 in 64; 9 in 65. (PCGS # 6950) . Estimated Value $3,200 - 3,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 3086		1860-O Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. An worthwhile No Motto dollar by any standard, the luster is not in the least timid or yielding, while completely choice from top to bottom. Only a few little bagmarks break the smooth frosty flow on both sides. The strike, like the luster, is confident, indeed, as bold as usually seen on virtually any 1860-O in collectors' hands. Pop 53; 16 in 64; 9 in 65. (PCGS # 6950) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 3087		1863 Liberty Seated Dollar. NGC graded MS-64. Well struck and a fully white coin. Only 27,660 struck. A glistening beauty and an untoned near-gem by any standards. An engaging display of lively smooth silvery iridescence leaps across the highly lustrous surfaces of this scarce Civil War issue. The strike is strong for the date, as well, with excellence in the stars, Liberty's hair and drapery folds, both shields, and throughout the eagle's feathers. The surface has some light lines from die polishing and is characteristic this way for many of the high grade silver dollars struck in 1861-64. Pop 20; 2 in 65; 1 in 66; 1 in 67. Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3088		1863 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 63 Cameo. Untoned. The surfaces have a bright, metallic, mirror freshness to them with only a few wispy hairlines; satin-like sheen on the cameo frosted devices. No need to worry about an unsuccessful strike left by the rebound of the dies that coined this handsome Proof 1863, since even a cursory examination of the piece reveals nice clarity of detail, including the centers and most importantly, the stars and Liberty's hair. Pop 8; 13 in 64; 1 in 65; 1 in 66 (PCGS # 87006) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,600
Lot 3089		1863 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 63. Old green holder. Well struck with light even toning on both sides. Only 460 proofs minted. Popular Civil War dollar, Intense but still satiny frost on the devices, the coin well toned at the outer margin to a fresh steel with blue color through which silver mirror radiance persists almost undiminished. A few hairlines. Choice rims. Moving along, we can gladly report a highly presentable strike, with boldness to all the main devices, stars and legends. A scarce early Proof. Pop 42; 46 finer in proof at PCGS. (PCGS # 7006) . Estimated Value $2,800 - 3,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,370
Lot 3090		1864 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 61 PQ. Old green holder. Well struck. Mostly untoned except light golden toning around the edges. Only 471 proofs minted. Although essentially choice, the smooth, mirror surfaces show a light tinge of iridescent color cast at certain angles especially along the perimeter. Additionally, this date is always found fully struck in Proof. The centers pack full detail into the design from a decidedly precision strike. Pop 21. (PCGS # 7007) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,300
Lot 3091		1864 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 61. Mostly white with a little toning. 470 proofs struck. Pop 21. A desirable sharp impression of this low-mintage (460 pcs) Proof struck during the "War of the Rebellion" as it was officially called by the Union archives (PCGS # 7007) . Estimated Value $1,350 - 1,450. Ex: Stack's June 1981 Auction Lot 595. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,300
Lot 3092		1865 Liberty Seated Dollar. NGC graded Proof 66 Ultra Cameo. Fully white and well struck. A crisply struck coin glowing with icicle-white frosty from the devices and, keeping to a wintry metaphor, smooth-as-ice mirror fields. Both the peripheries and the central reverse are impressive for their sharpness of strike, and the frosty textured surfaces are so impressive that viewing them under magnification will provide hours of study and enjoyment. In short, a spectacular coin in this condition! Such is the quality of seated Liberty coinage of old. In later days, after generations of collectors have had their way with these large silver coins, most have been mishandled or cleaned. That isn't even remotely found here, nothing menacing or unchanged, but instead the purest originality we have seen. Bidders will want to put a big X in their catalog next to this dollar's lot number in order to assure it isn't accidentally overlooked when the time for bidding arrives. Only 500 proofs minted. Pop 6; none finer. Estimated Value $20,000 - 25,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $20,700
Lot 3093		1866 Liberty Seated Dollar. With motto. PCGS graded Proof 63 Deep Cameo PQ. Well struck and fully white. Only 725 proofs minted. Frosty white patina dominates both sides of this untoned beauty, a coin whose smooth frost gives it the desirable "deep" cameo quality that collectors of Proof seated coins so admire. Judging by the photographs, and of course when viewed first hand, no one can deny that this piece was fully struck in all the key places with pinpoint detailing on the stars and shields, hair on Liberty and eagle's feathers, and, to put an end to it, very convincing crisp detail not just here and there, but everywhere. First seated dollar design with IN GOD WE TRUST on the reverse. Pop 3; 2 in 65 DCAM; 2 in 66 DCAM. (PCGS # 97014) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,888
Lot 3094		1869 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 63 Cameo. Only 600 proofs struck. A nice well struck white coin. Radiant and exhibiting little if any color other than moon-glow white. A very pleasing example of this 1869 Proof. A sharp impression was left by the recoil of the dies that struck this piece, while the reflective fields swirl around the devices unimpeded except for a few stray hairlines evident under magnification. Pop 7; 7 in 64 CAM; 3 in 65 CAM. (PCGS # 87017) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,140
Lot 3095		1872 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 65 Cameo. All white example. Only 950 proofs minted. Pleasant, almost cheery bright silver satin frost displaying lots of fresh white color on Liberty and the eagle. Surrounding these cameo features, some of the smoothest mirror glow that exists on a Proof seated dollar. Substantial detail to the highpoints on this fine example means that is was given a sharp blow by the proof dies, with a thorough and convincing imprint on both shields and the eagle's feather detail; there are no weak areas left by the recoil of the dies, none whatsoever. A magnificent Gem. Pop 4; 1 in 66 Cameo at PCGS. (PCGS # 87020) . Estimated Value $8,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 3096		1872 Liberty Seated Dollar. NGC graded MS-63. Nicely toned. 950 proofs issued. Elusive and quite costly as a Gem, this choice Proof 63 example is free of noticeable abrasions but it does have a few medium hairlines in the well-tone surface. The strike is well above-average for the series. Pop 31. Estimated Value $2,400 - 2,600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,530
Lot 3097		1873 Liberty Seated Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 63 Cameo. Well struck and a blazing white coin. Only 600 proofs minted. A very attractive Proof example, the strike is noteworthy for this sometimes indifferently produced year. The focal features are all sharply defined, and the mirrors is radiant with a nice undulating sheen. Only light hairlines. Bright and untoned; carefully preserved. Pop 11; 17 in 64 Cam; 1 in 65 Cam. (PCGS # 87021) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,140