Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 37

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

$5 Gold/Liberty with motto

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2034		1871-CC $5 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. A nice coin with a hint of light toning. Several years ago this handsome 1871-CC was offered in a Heritage sale (9/2003) where it was described as "Winter 1-B. Although its mintage of 20,770 pieces is comparatively high for a Carson City Half Eagle, the '71-CC is a difficult issue in all grades and a significant condition rarity, with pieces grading as high as XF representing an extremely desirable grade for the issue. In the Akers' book on Half Eagles and in the Winter/Cutler reference on Carson City gold coins, just two Mint State 1871-CC fives are mentioned by the authors, the best known being the Akers' plate coin, a veteran of two apostrophe sales (Auction '79 and Auction '80). This Condition Census representative is a bright yellow-gold with adequate sharpness on the central details. A pair of tiny round marks above the top arrow point could serve as a pedigree marker in the future." NGC #394886-008. Pop 4; 2 finer; 1 in 61; 1 in 63. Estimated Value $21,000 - 23,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2035		1871-S $5 Liberty. NGC graded AU-55. Excellent surfaces and light gold in color. Only 25,000 were struck and most seen are well worn. NGC reports 20 at this level with 11 in AU-58 and 1 in MS-61 as finest. Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,450
Lot 2036		1872-S $5 Liberty. PCGS graded EF-45. Light golden toning; luster around the devices. The majority of the 100 or so survivors are in Very Fine condition. Only 36,400 minted. Pop 13; 10 in AU50; 4 in AU53; 6 in AU55. (PCGS # 8327) . Estimated Value $700 - 800. Ex: William Atwater Auction Lot 1836 By B Max Mehl . View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,150
Lot 2037		1874-CC $5 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-55. Rich golden toning. Amazing lustrous surfaces for this rarity from Carson City Mint, the fields and devices are alive with rich gold and tawny brilliance. Nicely struck for the date, too, with nearly all reverse details present, though nothing approaching "full" can be found on an 1874-CC half eagle. The surface condition is what concerns us here, and should entice bidders to put in a good show when the time comes, since the fields as well as the devices are simply outstanding! 21,198 coins minted. Pop 9; 6 finer; 4 in 58; 2 in 62. (PCGS # 8334) . Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2038		1874-CC $5 Liberty. NGC graded AU-55. Untoned. Scarce "CC" date. A couple of small marks on the jaw. A very-fresh beauty and one of only a small population at the high end of the grading scale. Level, smooth surfaces occur on both sides, with luster around the devices and well into the fields, very faint traces of pale orange gold mingle on the clean (but definitely not "cleaned") surfaces. "Clean" as in mark-free. Nicely struck, too, and unlike those which have the more than a touch of weakness at the centers, particularly on the eagle, and so annoying to the perfectionist, this exemplary coin is bold. The photos show this feature well, but first-hand experience using a magnifying glass is best. For it is here that this 1874-CC's beauty and superiority really shines! Only 21,198 minted. Pop 12; 12 finer in 58. Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2039		1874-CC $5 Liberty. NGC graded AU-53. Untoned. Some original luster luster plays on warm honey gold surfaces. Choice and problem-free for the grade, with only the tiniest of marks present when viewed under low magnification. Another notable rarity from the Carson City Mint. The norm for the 1874-CC is a well-circulated coin, VF or EF. Anything higher is especially rare. Regarding the AU grade, Douglas Winter and Lawrence Cutler, suggest that this is in the middle range of Rarity-7, with, perhaps, six to eight pieces known in all of the numismatic world. The present coin aptly suited to a high-quality U.S. gold date set and was among the choicer examples our consignor able to locate. It will be a treasure in the cabinet of its next owner. 21,198 coins minted. Pop 9; 24 finer. Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $8,050
Lot 2040		1878, 1882-S and 1884. PCGS graded one in AU-55 and 2 in PCGS AU-58 respectively. Lot of 3 coins (PCGS # 8345) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $506
Lot 2041		1880-CC $5 Liberty. PCGS graded EF-45. Lightly toned. A pleasing example for the grade. Pop 28; 89 finer (PCGS # 8352) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,035
Lot 2042		1881 $5 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Natural two-tone mint luster (PCGS # 8354) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,080
Lot 2043		1881-CC $5 Liberty. NGC graded EF-45. Lightly toned with some luster present. A scarce Carson City mint half eagle. 13,886 coins minted. Pop 13; 31 finer. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200. The Greenhill Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,530
Lot 2044		1882 $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-65. Lovely rose color. Golden luster: Uncommonly smooth with fully metallic, golden-rose features. Struck with methodical precision throughout. A gem! Pop 27; 2 finer in 66. Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. The Greenhill Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2045		1882-CC $5 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. 82,817 coins minted. A lustrous example of the finest order for the AU58 grade. The luster is extensive, the strike is nearly full, being quite crisp in all the key places, including hair and eagle feathers, stars and coronet. Pop 119; 31 finer. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,400. The Greenhill Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,680
Lot 2046		1882-CC $5 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-50. A very rare Carson City five that is prohibitively rare above Extremely Fine. This is one of the finer pieces known, in mint state only very few coins have been certified by both major services. Furthermore, the coin is a well struck example that is similar in appearance to the other CC tens in this sale in that it appears completely original, and shows distinctive light of "antique gold" patina on the devices. 82,817 minted. Pop 40. (PCGS # 8359) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $891
Lot 2047		1883-CC $5 Liberty. PCGS graded EF-40. Smooth medium gold surfaces display freedom from handling and heavy abrasion with a whisper of faint orange toning. Sharp and appealing. Only 12,958 minted. Pop 8; 60 finer. (PCGS # 8362) . Estimated Value $750 - 800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,610
Lot 2048		1883-S $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. A tiny chattermark on the cheek. Nice orange "old gold" toning on both sides. Pop 32; 29 finer. Estimated Value $750 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $719
Lot 2049		1884-CC $5 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. Attractive surfaces with original toning throughout. A very scarce CC-mint date from the 1880s; only 16,402 minted. Pop 30; 3 finer in 61. Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $8,050
Lot 2050		1885 $5 Liberty. NGC graded Proof 64 Ultra Cameo. This gleaming fresh 1885 Liberty half eagle, an "ultra" cameo frosted beauty, takes its place in the short line up of surviving choice Proof gold coins in the present century. The devices are very bold and are, for that matter, ultra frosty -- and that's a comfort -- accenting the portrait, eagle, and other features against a field of "orange peel" mirror beauty. The textured mirror surface is characteristic of gold of this period, but for some reason not seen as prevalent on the copper or silver Proofs. One or two faint hairlines do not disturb the atmosphere of serene beauty and joy this coin produces on the first-hand viewer. It is every bit a gorgeous specimen. Only 66 Proofs were reported struck in 1885, probably fewer than half this number exist today. That being the case, only a handful could possibly hold a candle to this lovely Proof 64 with its ultra cameo-jewel devices. NGC #1500894-010. Only 66 proofs minted. Pop 1; 4 finer; 3 in 66; 1 in 67. Estimated Value $18,000 - 20,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $21,275
Lot 2051		1890-CC $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-63. Nice and frosty and lightly toned. Outstanding, some might even go so far as to say "overgenerous" mint frost in amounts so copious it borders on perfection in an 1890s era gold coin; warm flaxen-gold to orange-gold color. Clockwork precision seen in the strike. 53, 800 minted. Pop 37; 24 finer. Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,000. The Greenhill Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,555
Lot 2052		1890-CC $5 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-61. Semi reflective surfaces, Nicely toned. Evenly balanced toned mint frost with a nice balance of color and "antique" toning, a very attractive 1890-CC example. Desirable with this meticulous strike, there are full stars and hair curls, with a nice edge to Liberty's coronet, all areas were the first signs of a weak strike will occur. But 1890-CC half eagles, scarce though they are, tend to be well made, which is a blessing. Pop 20; 94 finer. (PCGS # 8376) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,898
Lot 2053		1891 $5 Liberty. NGC graded Proof 64 Ultra Cameo Triple Struck with Reverse Rotation. A unique mint error in gold and in proof condition. NGC #1876204-001. This is an incredibly important Proof half eagle that was triple struck with rotation between strikes on the reverse. The obverse does not show any indication of the extra impressions from the die. The first and second imprint of the design on the reverse are visible in a counterclockwise arrangement relative to the third impression. In addition to the magnitude of this example from the extra strikes, it is also a Proof Gold rarity, one of just 53 examples coined in Proof format. Further, the 1891 half eagle is also a low mintage issue as a business strike, creating a situation where the overall rarity is an key factor when considering the collector pressure on this issue. Different sources suggest varying survival rates for this issue. In his Complete Encyclopedia, Walter Breen posited that around 25 to 30 different Proofs of this issue may exist in collectors' hands, representing about 60% of the recorded mintage. Including resubmissions, NGC and PCGS have combined to certify 45 examples. Perhaps this figure does coincide with the Breen survival estimate. We have handled only a few 1891 Proofs of the half eagle, a check of our archives indicates that this it has been well over a decade since we last offered a Proof example of this date; several more instances pop up in the late 1980s to early 1990s, but in all of our sales this has consistently been a "sleeper" Proof. A complete and accurate roster of known examples has not been attempted, to the best of our knowledge, and would be difficult to accomplish. So many of the gold Proofs are similar in appearance that plate matching over many years of auction offerings is rendered quite difficult. Of course, the condition of this example with its remarkable tripled reverse is unmistakable. We suspect that this particular example, with its extra design impressions, is unique. The surfaces have light yellow-gold color with mirrored fields and highly lustrous devices. A few light contact marks are visible on each side. There is a small black spot just above Liberty's eyebrow and a couple others on the obverse rim. These minor blemishes limit the grade and keep it from Gem quality. The devices are highly lustrous with frosty light yellow color. A few small lint marks attest to the Proof status of this coin. One of these is located just below star 4. The most noticeable evidence of triple striking on the reverse is in the fields around the eagle, especially in the open areas above the eagle and below the motto. Certain of the letters in the motto and denomination are also tripled with this evidence weak but visible. The fields themselves have the wavy or watery appearance so often seen on Proof gold coins. This is truly an amazing ultra cameo Proof with exceptional eye appeal and a high degree of desirability. Estimated Value $30,000 - 35,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $31,200
Lot 2054		1893, 1895 and 1899. PCGS graded each MS-63. All are choice for the grade. Lot of 3 coins (PCGS # 8383) . Estimated Value $2,400 - 2,600. The Greenhill Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,220
Lot 2055		1893-O $5 Liberty. SEGS graded MS-63. Some light obverse marks. Our grade is MS-62. This is a lustrous gold specimen exhibiting mint bloom, nicely struck and preserved without major flaws. Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2056		1893-S $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-65. A well struck frosty mint gem exhibiting natural light pastel toning. Both sides are bright with vibrant golden-rose patination. Given the proper amount of strike pressure, the coin was fully brought up by the dies, leaving behind this remarkable gem quality impression. A coin for the connoisseur! 224,000 minted. Pop 6; none finer. Estimated Value $6,000 - 6,500. The Greenhill Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,210
Lot 2057		1893-S $5 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64. A lovely satiny mint example with a touch delicate toning. Pop 21; 2 in 65, 1 in 66 (PCGS # 8386) . Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,415
Lot 2058		1893-S $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-64. Frosty honey color gold. Sharply struck with exceptionally clean surfaces and thick rolling mint frost. Subtly variegated patina adds even more to the overall beauty of this high grade San Francisco Mint five. 224,000 minted. Pop 28; 6 finer in 65. Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,500. The Greenhill Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,300
Lot 2059		1896-S $5 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Old green holder. Lightly toned on both sides in Mint State. A scarce date in this condition. Pop 15; 8 finer; 4 in 63; 3 in 64; 1 in 67. (PCGS # 8393) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,400
Lot 2060		1897 $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-65. Untoned. An outstanding Gem specimen, fully struck, dazzling with golden originality. Pop 5; 8 finer. Estimated Value $3,300 - 3,500. The Greenhill Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,450
Lot 2061		1897 and 1899. NGC graded each MS-63. The first is lightly toned, the second fully brilliant. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,700. The Greenhill Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,001
Lot 2062		1898 and 1899. NGC graded each MS-63. Each is lightly toned. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,700. The Greenhill Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,001
Lot 2063		1899 $5 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Lightly toned (PCGS # 8398) . Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $989
Lot 2064		1899 (3). NGC graded each MS-64. A trio of well struck frosty mint examples. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $2,800 - 3,000. The Greenhill Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2065		1899 (3). NGC graded each MS-63. Each is lightly toned. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $2,400 - 2,600. The Greenhill Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,875
Lot 2066		1899-S $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-64. A brilliant golden two-tone beauty. A brilliant, frosty specimen with no visible imperfections. It seems appropriate for a coin struck in San Francisco in 1899 that one of America's earliest filmed documentaries comes from this year, a 5-minute silent black and white film about the Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco. Pop 43; 13 finer. Estimated Value $1,800 - 1,900. The Greenhill Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,013
Lot 2067		1900 $5 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64. A brilliant and extremely lustrous coppery-orange toned coin that has choice fields and devices. Old green holder. Pop 509; 52 finer. (PCGS # 8400) . Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. The Greenhill Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,668
Lot 2068		1900 $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-64. Untoned and very choice. Flowing mint brilliance like a shimmering molten gold waterfall cascades over each side of this fully struck Liberty five. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. The Greenhill Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,656
Lot 2069		1900 (4). NGC graded each MS-63. A well matched group of choice brilliant uncirculated Half Eagles. Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value $3,200 - 3,400. The Greenhill Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,910
Lot 2070		1900 (2). NGC graded each MS-64. Each is a well struck example and fully lustrous with a minimum of marks for the grade. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $2,800 - 3,000. The Greenhill Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,335
Lot 2071		1900 (2). NGC graded each MS-64. A matched pair of golden frosty Half Eagles. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $2,800 - 3,000. The Greenhill Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2072		1900 $5 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. A brilliant untoned half eagle (PCGS # 8400) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. The Greenhill Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $978
Lot 2073		1900 $5 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. A lovely frosty mint specimen and light golden in color (PCGS # 8400) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. The Greenhill Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,035
Lot 2074		1900 $5 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. A well struck beauty, intensely lustrous and very choice for the given grade (PCGS # 8400) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. The Greenhill Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,208
Lot 2075		1900 $5 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. A frosty mint example with lovely golden-orange luster (PCGS # 8400) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. The Greenhill Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $978
Lot 2076		1900 (3). NGC graded each MS-63. Each exhibits light natural toning. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $2,400 - 2,600. The Greenhill Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,990
Lot 2077		1900 and 1901. NGC graded each MS-63. Each is a choice brilliant uncirculated example. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,700. The Greenhill Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,955
Lot 2078		1900 $5 Liberty. PCGS graded both MS-62. Lot of 2 coins (PCGS # 8400) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $660
Lot 2079		1901 $5 Liberty. NGC graded Proof 67 Cameo Star. Fabulous! A glettering bright superb gem. The surfaces are radiant and each side has a nice veneer of "orange peel" patina in the highly reflective field that whips and tosses as it alternates between lighter and darker angles of reflection. Often, a Proof gold coin was cleaned or allowed to acquire haze on the surface. This piece, on the other hand, is clearly three or four points above average, the coin leaves a very convincing impression behind on the eye of the connoisseur. Only 140 proofs minted. Finest known. Estimated Value $45,000 - 50,000. The Greenhill Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $54,050
Lot 2080		1901 $5 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-65. We note a dark toning spot on the obv at one o'clock. This warmly colored example displays beams of golden metallic detail in virtually all areas. Pop 41; 11 finer; 10 in 66; 1 in 67. (PCGS # 8402) . Estimated Value $3,200 - 3,400. The Greenhill Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2081		1901 $5 Liberty. NGC graded MS-64. Gleaming, satiny luster and excellent detail. The surfaces are untoned. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. The Greenhill Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,725
Lot 2082		1901-S (2). NGC graded each MS-64. Each is a choice example for the grade. One is brilliant and untoned, the other exhibits pale olive and golden-orange overtones. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $2,800 - 3,000. The Greenhill Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,450
Lot 2083		1901-S $5 Liberty. NGC graded each MS-64. A beautiful matched pair, each well struck and fully lustrous. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $2,800 - 3,000. The Greenhill Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,335

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