Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 36

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

$2.50 Indian Head

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 3726		1908 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-63. A deep golden-orange beauty (PCGS # 7939) . Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,495
Lot 3727		1908 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-63. Old green holder. Lightly toned with a typical "old gold" look of never having been cleaned (PCGS # 7939) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 3728		1909 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-64. Scarce date in high grades on Mint State. Wonderful mint frost in amounts that causes it to border on gem quality with pleasing surfaces that attract the viewer at once. All minute detail fully evident on this bold 1909 Indian quarter eagle. Pop 447; 98 in 65; 16 in 66. (PCGS # 7940) . Estimated Value $2,700 - 2,900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 3729		1909 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-63. A very choice example in an old green label holder (PCGS # 7940) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,100. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,955
Lot 3730		1909 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-63. A frosty and very choice example. The obverse portrays Brule Lakota Chief Hollow Horn Bear, who had taken part in Theodore Roosevelt's inaugural parade, March 4, 1905. The Chief died March 15, 1913, age 54, according to the notice in the April 1913 Numismatist. Some have misidentified him as the model for the 1899 $5 Silver Certificates. His true identity as Boston sculptor Bela Lyon Pratt's model for the 1908 Quarter Eagles and half eagles only came to light in an exhibit in the 1988 ANA Convention (PCGS # 7940) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,800. The Victor Kramer Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,898
Lot 3731		1909 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-62. Lustrous (PCGS # 7940) . Estimated Value $650 - 700. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $863
Lot 3732		1910 $2.50 Indian. NGC graded MS-63. Choice and frosty. Estimated Value $2,100 - 2,200. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,898
Lot 3733		1911 $2.50 Indian. NGC graded MS-62. Another attractive Indian quarter eagle. Estimated Value $500 - 525. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 3734		1911 $2.50 Indian. NGC graded MS-62. Frosty and lightly toned. Estimated Value $500 - 525. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $529
Lot 3735		1911-D $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-65. Well struck with nice even gold toning. Popular key date to this series. Pop 13; 4 in 66. A thrilling example of this always-popular Indian quarter eagle rarity. This exception Mint State 65 specimen layered in rich shades of gold and apricot-orange and plus, it is very nicely struck, including the mintmark. Probably a good many are not as carefully struck as this piece, which the population statistics from the main grading services show. With no suggestion or even a whisper of weakness at the feathers or on the mintmark, this lovely specimen can only rank among the elite few in its category! We know that at the time this coin was produced, an average auto assembly line worker at Henry Ford's River Rouge, Michigan plant earned approximately $2.50 per day, or one of these coins. At the same time, the price of a hardback book, either fiction or non-fiction, with simple dust jacket of paper, was priced at about $2.50 to $2.75. Yet, few 1911-D quarter eagles were made; and of those, fewer still, in fact, very few, ever got saved in pristine condition. For why do so when there were other things to do back then with a day's pay. That is why this coin is so significant in the series of Indian quarter eagles. And why bidders may very well "take it to the moon" when the bidding takes place (PCGS # 7943) . Estimated Value $75,000 - 85,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $89,125
Lot 3736		1911-D $2.50 Indian. NGC graded AU-58. The popular Key Date to the series. Estimated Value $6,000 - 6,500. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,475
Lot 3737		1911-D $2.50 Indian. NGC graded AU-58. A very pleasing example of the Key Date in the series. Estimated Value $6,000 - 6,500. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,325
Lot 3738		1911-D $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded AU-58. Just a whisper away from full Mint State. Key date. Mellow-gold color with sparkling mint frost still retained in the surfaces, there are only a few small abrasions scattered about, none of which are of individual importance. Best of all, this represents the lowest mintage date in the series, and has a nice, full mintmark (PCGS # 7943) . Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,613
Lot 3739		1911-D $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded AU-58. Strong "D". Key date: only 72,500 minted. A nice reddish gold piece with notable luster throughout. In fact, lots of luster for the grade (PCGS # 7943) . Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. The Victor Kramer Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $7,763
Lot 3740		1911-D $2.50 Indian. Weak D. NGC graded AU-55. With the exception of the "Weak D", which is still quite evident, the balance of the coin is quite sharp. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,163
Lot 3741		1912 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-62 .PQ. Lovely golden-orange mint bloom colors abound, thus our Premium Quality designation. In an old green label holder (PCGS # 7944) . Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $834
Lot 3742		1913 $2.50 Indian. NGC graded MS-64. Lightly toned on both sides. A one-in-a-thousand example of this P-mint issue, with abundant luster that shimmers over very choice surfaces. Almost makes it to gem quality. The strike as keen as a razor on this 1913 as well. Estimated Value $2,400 - 2,600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,025
Lot 3743		1913 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-62 .PQ. Lightly toned and quite frosty. In an old green label holder (PCGS # 7945) . Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,150
Lot 3744		1913 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-63. A very choice example with lovely mint bloom colors throughout (PCGS # 7945) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,208
Lot 3745		1914 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-63. Choice and frosty. A very scarce date in this high of grade (PCGS # 7946) . Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,000. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,038
Lot 3746		1914 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-62 PQ. Mice and frosty. A semi key date. Iridescent orange and gold resonate off of the surface of this premium quality example. A reasonable strike, though with weakness to the lower feather vanes as often seen with 1914 and 1914-D quarter eagles (PCGS # 7946) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,750. The Victor Kramer Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,105
Lot 3747		1914 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-62 PQ. Nice strike with beautiful toning. The orange-gold color is utterly pleasing on this scarce 1914 Indian $2.50. Meticulous strike on every device, including the key lower feathers in the headdress. This by itself is unusual, and therefore desirable, for the 1914 issues from both Philadelphia and Denver. Should be resubmitted for a higher grade. Pop 639. (PCGS # 7946) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,300
Lot 3748		1914-D $2.50 Indian. NGC graded MS-62 .PQ. Well struck and lustrous. Estimated Value $700 - 750. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 3749		1915 $2.50 Indian. NGC graded MS-62. Lightly toned. Estimated Value $500 - 525. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $518
Lot 3750		1925-D $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-64. Full mint bloom colors. This example is quite pleasing with good luster and splashes of almost peach-orange patina on each side. Very attractive. What's more, there is a meticulous strike on every device, including the key lower feathers which, on many of the dates in this short series, failed to strike completely (PCGS # 7949) . Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,898
Lot 3751		1925-D $2.50 Indian. NGC graded MS-64. A stunning frosty mint specimen glistening with rich golden-orange luster. Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,898
Lot 3752		1925-D $2.50 Indian. NGC graded MS-64. An intensely lustrous frosty mint specimen. Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,898
Lot 3753		1926 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-64. A lovely frosty mint example, rich with natural orange and pale olive colors (PCGS # 7950) . Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,840
Lot 3754		1926 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-62. Nice and lustrous (PCGS # 7950) . Estimated Value $500 - 525. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $489
Lot 3755		1927 $2.50 Indian. NGC graded MS-64. A frosty mint golden-orange beauty. Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,955
Lot 3756		1927 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-63 .PQ. A splendid example, very choice for the designated grade. Satiny smooth and glistening with rich golden luster (PCGS # 7951) . Estimated Value $900 - 950. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,265
Lot 3757		1927 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-63. Frosty and choice. The unsual design of this Type referred to in the mint as "recessed relief." That is, the design is in normal relief, but the "surface" has been sunk below the top surface of the planchet (PCGS # 7951) . Estimated Value $800 - 850. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,150
Lot 3758		1927 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-63. Frosty gold specimen with some light handling marks but luster throughout (PCGS # 7951) . Estimated Value $800 - 850. The Emile A. Tartakow Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,093
Lot 3759		1928 $2.50 Indian. NGC graded MS-64. Intensely frosty. We note some marks and a scratch on the reverse that probably kept this example from grading higher. Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,898
Lot 3760		1928 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-63. A choice Mint State example (PCGS # 7952) . Estimated Value $900 - 950. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,035
Lot 3761		1928 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-63. Mostly untoned. Well struck throughout. The luster is also superior for the issue and in line with its grade of 63, moderately bright fields peer through rich flaming-gold coloration (PCGS # 7952) . Estimated Value $800 - 850. The Emile A. Tartakow Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,093
Lot 3762		1929 $2.50 Indian. NGC graded MS-64. A very brilliant example. Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,898
Lot 3763		1929 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-63. Frosty with mint bloom color, the color is a rich blend of orange-gold and honey-gold shades (PCGS # 7953) . Estimated Value $800 - 850. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,093
Lot 3764		1929 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-63. A lovely choice example that has radiant orange-gold color. Lustrous and generally well made for this final issue of the series (there were no quarter eagles struck in 1930-33, and after 1933, the government suspended gold coin production) (PCGS # 7953) . Estimated Value $800 - 850. The Victor Kramer Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,093
Lot 3765		1929 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-63. Bright and frosty with warm golden patina that collectors like to see in their Type sets (PCGS # 7953) . Estimated Value $800 - 850. The Victor Kramer Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,093
Lot 3766		1929 $2.50 Indian. NGC graded MS-62. Fully lustrous. Estimated Value $500 - 525. Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $518