Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 39

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Continental Currency

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2891		Continental Currency. May 10, 1775 $4. PCGS graded Apparent About New 53, Edge Tear at Top Center. . Fr-CC-4. High grade for the issue but with a minor flaw as described by PCGS. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $207
Lot 2892		Continental Currency. May 10, 1775 $4. PCGS graded Fine 12. . Fr-CC-4. A well worn but pleasing example. Estimated Value $60 - 80. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $81
Lot 2893		Continental Currency. May 10, 1775. PCGS graded Fine 15. . Fr-CC-6. Signed by James Read, a member of the Continental Congress from Pennsylvania. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $98
Lot 2894		Continental Currency. May 10, 1775 $7. PCGS graded Very Fine 20. . Fr-CC-7. A nice circulated $7 example from the first Continental Congress issue, which was authorized less than a month after the historic confrontation at Lexington Green. Estimated Value $90 - 120. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 2895		Continental Currency. Feb. 17, 1776 $1/6. PCGS graded Very Fine 35. . Fr-CC-19. A relatively high grade fractional example with good overall eye appeal. Estimated Value $175 - 225. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $207
Lot 2896		Continental Currency. Feb. 17, 1776 $1/6. PCGS graded Apparent About New 50, Stained. . Fr-CC-19. A decent Continental fractional that has a light water stain that covers about a third of the note. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $219
Lot 2897		Continental Currency. Feb. 17, 1776 $1/6. PCGS graded Very Fine 20. . Fr-CC-19. The edges are a trifle rounded, otherwise this nice fractional Continental would have likely received a higher grade. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 2898		Continental Currency. Feb. 17, 1776 $1/3. PCGS graded Extremely Fine 40PPQ. . Fr-CC-20. A high end circulated example of this popular design type which features the "Fugio" design suggested by Benjamin Franklin. Estimated Value $225 - 275. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $230
Lot 2899		Continental Currency. Feb. 17, 1776 $1/3. PCGS graded Fine 15. . Fr-CC-20. Moderately worn but fully intact. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $92
Lot 2900		Continental Currency. Feb. 17, 1776 $1/3. PCGS graded Very Good 10. . Fr-CC-20. No problems but honest wear. Estimated Value $90 - 120. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $81
Lot 2901		Continental Currency. Feb. 17, 1776 $1/2. PCGS graded Choice About New 58PPQ. . Fr-CC-21. A beautiful fractional Continental, with the ever-popular Fugio design. A minor corner fold is the only grade-limiting factor. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $834
Lot 2902		Continental Currency. Feb. 17, 1776 $1/2. PCGS graded Very Fine 20. . Fr-CC-21. A solid circulated example of this popular fractional design. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $219
Lot 2903		Continental Currency. Feb. 17, 1776 $1/2. PCGS graded Apparent About New 50, Stained. . Fr-CC-21. A high grade fractional that is marred by a minor stain. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $127
Lot 2904		Continental Currency. Feb. 17, 1776 $2/3. PCGS graded Fine 15. . Fr-CC-22. These fractional Continentals are always popular in collector grades. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $98
Lot 2905		Continental Currency. Feb. 17, 1776 $2/3. PCGS graded Fine 12. . Fr-CC-22. Estimated Value $80 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $86
Lot 2906		Continental Currency. Feb. 17, 1776 $3. PCGS graded Choice New 63PPQ. . Fr-CC-25. A lovely example that is fully original and free of any noticeable flaws. Larger margins would be required for a higher grade. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $748
Lot 2907		Continental Currency. Feb. 17, 1776 $3. PCGS graded Very Fine 25. . Fr-CC-25. An attractive mid-grade "shinplaster." Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $92
Lot 2908		Continental Currency. Feb. 17, 1776 $6. PCGS graded Very Fine 20. . Fr-CC-28. Solid for the grade. Estimated Value $90 - 120. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $86
Lot 2909		Continental Currency. May 9, 1776 $3. PCGS graded Very Fine 20. . Fr-CC-33. A nice circulated example that has no mentionable flaws. Estimated Value $90 - 120. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $81
Lot 2910		Continental Currency. May 9, 1776 $4. PCGS graded About New 50PPQ. . Fr-CC-34. This lovely example possesses outstanding margins, excellent eye appeal, and bold printed inks and signatures. A light fold are two limit the technical grade, but the "PPQ" designation (for "Premium Paper Quality," meaning "original and problem-free) from PCGS appears to be well deserved. Estimated Value $225 - 275. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $368
Lot 2911		Continental Currency. May 9, 1776 $7. PCGS graded Choice About New 55PPQ. . Fr-CC-37. Fully original with a single light fold that defines the grade. Estimated Value $225 - 275. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $426
Lot 2912		Continental Currency. July 22, 1776 $5. PCGS graded About New 53PPQ. . Fr-CC-42. This boldly original example is sharply printed and broadly margined. Estimated Value $225 - 275. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $489
Lot 2913		Continental Currency. Nov. 2, 1776 $4. PCGS graded About New 50. . Fr-CC-49. A nice lightly circulated Continental from an important year in history. Estimated Value $175 - 225. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $299
Lot 2914		Continental Currency. Nov. 2, 1776 $30. PCGS graded Extremely Fine 45. . Fr-CC-54. A few light folds prevent a higher grade. Estimated Value $160 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $242
Lot 2915		Continental Currency. Nov. 2, 1776 $30. PCGS graded Fine 15. . Fr-CC-54. The highest denomination from this issue, solid but a little frayed around the edges. Estimated Value $70 - 90. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $92
Lot 2916		Continental Currency. Feb. 26, 1777 $6. PCGS graded Very Fine 35. . Fr-CC-59. Sharply printed and with only modest circulation. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $127
Lot 2917		Continental Currency. Feb. 26, 1777 $7. PCGS graded Extremely Fine 40. . Fr-CC-60. This high-end circulated Continental is problem-free save for a small, natural paper void near the top center that is visible mostly from the back. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $242
Lot 2918		Continental Currency. Feb. 26, 1777 $7. PCGS graded Very Fine 30. . Fr-CC-60. No mentionable problems are apparent on this circulated example. Estimated Value $120 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $127
Lot 2919		Continental Currency. Feb. 26, 1777 $30. PCGS graded Very Fine 25. . Fr-CC-62. An attractive mid-grade example of the highest denomination printed in this issue. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $173
Lot 2920		Continental Currency. Feb. 26, 1777 $30. PCGS graded Very Fine 20. . Fr-CC-62. A second example, this one a little darker than the first. Estimated Value $90 - 120. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $98
Lot 2921		Continental Currency. Feb. 26, 1777 $30. PCGS graded Fine 15. . Fr-CC-62. Blue counterfeit detector. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $75
Lot 2922		Continental Currency. Sept. 26, 1778 $5. PCGS graded Fine 12. . Fr-CC-79. Mostly problem-free for the grade, with just a couple of minor edge notches. Estimated Value $60 - 80. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $81
Lot 2923		Continental Currency. Sept. 26, 1778 $7. PCGS graded Choice About New 55. . Fr-CC-80. An attractive, boldly printed example with just a signle light vertical fold. Estimated Value $175 - 225. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 2924		Continental Currency. Sept. 26, 1778 $7. PCGS graded Very Fine 35. . Fr-CC-80. This moderately circulated example has no real flaws but the paper is a little soft for a higher grade. Estimated Value $140 - 180. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $138
Lot 2925		Continental Currency. Sept. 26, 1778 $7. PCGS graded Very Fine 30. . Fr-CC-80. Bold signatures add to the visual appeal on this odd denomination note. Estimated Value $120 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $127
Lot 2926		Continental Currency. Sept. 26, 1778 $8. PCGS graded Choice About New 58PPQ. . Fr-CC-81. A single light corner fold is the only flaw on this pretty and fully original example. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $311
Lot 2927		Continental Currency. Sept. 26, 1778 $20. PCGS graded Very Fine 35PPQ. . Fr-CC-82. A sharp, problem-free example with no problems whatsoever. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $138
Lot 2928		Continental Currency. Sept. 26, 1778 $30. PCGS graded Very Fine 35PPQ. . Fr-CC-83. A beautiful moderately circulated example that is flawless for the assigned grade. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $144
Lot 2929		Continental Currency. Sept. 26, 1778 $30. PCGS graded Very Fine 35. . Fr-CC-83. A small void in the design near the left edge of the face side is likely as made. Estimated Value $140 - 180. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $150
Lot 2930		Continental Currency. Sept. 26, 1778 $40. PCGS graded Very Fine 30PPQ. . Fr-CC-84. An attractive example for the grade, with terrific paper quality and excellent aesthetic merit. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $138
Lot 2931		Continental Currency. Sept. 26, 1778 $50. PCGS graded Very Fine 35. . Fr-CC-85. A nice circulated example of this denomination, with bold signatures and no mentionable flaws. Estimated Value $140 - 180. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $168
Lot 2932		Continental Currency. Sept. 26, 1778 $50. PCGS graded Very Fine 25. . Fr-CC-85. A second example, almost as nice as the previous. Estimated Value $90 - 120. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $81
Lot 2933		Continental Currency. Sept. 26, 1778 $60. PCGS graded Choice About New 58PPQ. . Fr-CC-86. A lovely high grade Continental from the next-to-last Continental Congress issue. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $489
Lot 2934		Continental Currency. Sept. 26, 1778 $60. PCGS graded Very Fine 20. . Fr-CC-86. The two corners at the right end are a trifle frayed, but the paper is otherwise solid enough for a higher grade. A tiny stain that is wholly contained in the right margin is also mentioned for accuracy, although it truthfully may represent a dark piece of imbedded material in the paper. Estimated Value $90 - 120. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $81
Lot 2935		Continental Currency. Sept. 26, 1778 $60. PCGS graded Apparent Extremely Fine 45, Mounting Damage on Back. . Fr-CC-86. A relatively high grade piece with some unfortunate mounting residue on the back. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $92
Lot 2936		Continental Currency. Sept. 26, 1778 $60. Contemporary Counterfeit. PCGS graded Fine 15. . Fr-CC-86. Estimated Value $70 - 90. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $69
Lot 2937		Continental Currency. Sept. 26, 1778 $40. PCGS graded About New 53. . Fr-CC-84. A sharply printed example with not much real circulation, although the margins are tight and the corners are very slightly rounded. Estimated Value $175 - 225. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 2938		Continental Currency. Jan. 14, 1779 $1. PCGS graded Fine 15. . Fr-CC-87. Estimated Value $70 - 90. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $69
Lot 2939		Continental Currency. Jan. 14, 1779 $2. PCGS graded Very Fine 20. . Fr-CC-88. Estimated Value $90 - 120. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $86
Lot 2940		Continental Currency. Jan. 14, 1779 $3. PCGS graded Very Fine 35. . Fr-CC-89. From the last issue of Continental "shinplasters,"A boldly signed example with a crisply detailed nature print on the back. Estimated Value $140 - 180. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $144

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