Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 39

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Colonial Currency

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 3018		Georgia. 1778 $30. PCGS graded Apparent Very Fine 30, Damaged LL Corner. . Fr-GA-123. Despite the damage mentioned by PCGS, a small flaw in the lower left corner, this Georgia note faces up well and is well printed with a bold seal. Estimated Value $500 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $633
Lot 3019		Massachusetts. Dec. 7, 1775 2 shillings 8 pence. PCGS graded Apparent Very Fine 25, Minor Restorations, Edge Tears. . Fr-MA-177. Despite some minor flaws, this sword-in-hand note is bold in appearance with sharp printing on both sides. This design was engraved by Paul Revere, who also executed the printing of the notes for the Colony. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,680
Lot 3020		Massachusetts. Dec. 7, 1775 4 shillings 6 pence. PCGS graded Apparent Very Fine 20, Edge Splits. . Fr-MA-180. This sword-in-hand note is quite nice for the issue, despite the presence of some minor edge splits. The print quality is bold on both sides. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,565
Lot 3021		Massachusetts. Oct. 18, 1776 $1. PCGS graded Apparent Fine 12, Restored Splits, Hinges on Back. . Fr-MA-228. Still scarce and desirable despite the problems mentioned by PCGS, as Codfish notes are scarce in any grade. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $288
Lot 3022		Massachusetts. Oct. 18, 1776 2 shillings. PCGS graded Apparent Fine 15, Restored Edge Splits. . Fr-MA-230. An attractive Codfish note with minor flaws. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 3023		Massachusetts. 1778 1 shilling. PCGS graded Very Good 10. . Fr-MA-260. Moderately circulated, but with no real problems evident. An affordable Codfish note. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $207
Lot 3024		Massachusetts. Oct. 16, 1778 3 shillings. PCGS graded Apparent Very Fine 25, Restored Tear. . Fr-MA-263. This Codfish note is boldly printed on both sides, and is only hampered in appearance by the restored tear that is mentioned by PCGS. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $219
Lot 3025		Massachusetts. Oct. 16, 1778 4 shillings 6 pence. PCGS graded Apparent Fine 12, Restored Splits. . Fr-MA-265. A decent circulated Codfish note with some minor restorations. Estimated Value $175 - 225. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $161
Lot 3026		Massachusetts. May 5, 1780 $5. PCGS graded Apparent Fine 15, Edge Splits, Internal Tears. . Fr-MA-282. A scarce uncancelled example of this issue. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $63
Lot 3027		Massachusetts. May 5, 1780 $8. PCGS graded Choice About New 55. . Fr-MA-284. Hole cancelled. Estimated Value $70 - 90. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $63
Lot 3028		Maryland. Apr. 10, 1774 $1/6. PCGS graded Extremely Fine 45. . Fr-MD-63. A sharply printed example with far better margins than average for the issue. Estimated Value $120 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $161
Lot 3029		Maryland. Apr. 10, 1774 $1/3. PCGS graded Very Fine 35. . Fr-MD-63. Bold inks and signatures give this note the eye appeal of a much higher grade. Estimated Value $90 - 110. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $98
Lot 3030		Maryland. Apr. 10, 1774 $1/2. PCGS graded Fine 12. . Fr-MD-64. Sharp and boldly printed, with a great appearance for the grade. There is a small split in the left end, a common occurence on notes from this era, which likely prevented this note from receiving a higher grade. Estimated Value $60 - 75. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $52
Lot 3031		Maryland. Apr. 10, 1774 $2/3. PCGS graded Fine 15. . Fr-MD-65. An attractive circulated example. Estimated Value $65 - 85. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $52
Lot 3032		Maryland. Apr. 10, 1774 $1. PCGS graded Very Fine 20. . Fr-MD-66. A solid and affordable example of this most commonly available Maryland issue, a perfect example for the budget-minded collector who wants just one note from each colony. Estimated Value $70 - 90. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $58
Lot 3033		Maryland. Apr. 10, 1774 $2. PCGS graded Extremely Fine 45. . Fr-MD-67. A high grade circulated example with bright paper and bold printing. A couple of light folds are all that prevent a higher grade. Estimated Value $120 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $127
Lot 3034		Maryland. Apr. 10, 1774 $2. PCGS graded Extremely Fine 40PPQ. . Fr-MD-67. A lovely example for the grade, with bold originality and no flaws save for the few light folds that define the grade. Estimated Value $120 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 3035		Maryland. Apr. 10, 1774 $2. PCGS graded Extremely Fine 40PPQ. . Fr-MD-67. This problem-free example has enormous margins for the issue, especially at the top and right. Estimated Value $120 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 3036		Maryland. Apr. 10, 1774 $2. PCGS graded Very Fine 35PPQ. . Fr-MD-67. This Maryland indented bill has an appearance far above that of the grade, and the relatively bright paper and bold inks give it striking eye appeal. Estimated Value $110 - 130. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 3037		Maryland. Apr. 10, 1774 $2. PCGS graded Very Fine 30PPQ. . Fr-MD-67. Pleasing and problem-free for the grade. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $104
Lot 3038		Maryland. Apr. 10, 1774 $4. PCGS graded Extremely Fine 45PPQ. . Fr-MD-68. In impressive lightly circualted example, with bold printing, signatures, and eye appeal. Completely problem-free for the grade. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $161
Lot 3039		Maryland. Apr. 10, 1774 $4. PCGS graded Very Fine 35PPQ. . Fr-MD-68. A lovely Maryland indent with bright paper and none of the heavy soilling that is usually seen on notes of this vintage. Estimated Value $110 - 130. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 3040		Maryland. Apr. 10, 1774 $4. PCGS graded Very Fine 35PPQ. . Fr-MD-68. Another nice example of this denomination, with no flaws present and with an especially bold face design impression. Estimated Value $110 - 130. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $109
Lot 3041		Maryland. Apr. 10, 1774 $4. PCGS graded Extremely Fine 40. . Fr-MD-68. The Maryland seal appears especially sharp on this lightly circulated example. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $109
Lot 3042		Maryland. Apr. 10, 1774 $6. PCGS graded Extremely Fine 40. . Fr-MD-68. A couple of light stains are vibible on the back, otherwise this piece is absolutely problem-free. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $109
Lot 3043		Maryland. Apr. 10, 1774 $6. PCGS graded Extremely Fine 45PPQ. . Fr-MD-69. Only a few light folds are present on this Maryland indent, and bold signatures add to the already considerable eye appeal. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $161
Lot 3044		Maryland. Apr. 10, 1774 $6. PCGS graded Extremely Fine 40. . Fr-MD-69. The nature print design on the back is particularly sharp on this example. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $120
Lot 3045		Maryland. Apr. 10, 1774 $8. PCGS graded Extremely Fine 45PPQ. . Fr-MD-70. A lovely example with no apparent flaws and exquisite printing detail. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $161
Lot 3046		Maryland. Apr. 10, 1774 $8. PCGS graded Extremely Fine 40PPQ. . Fr-MD-70. Another nice Maryland indent, this one a problem-free lightly circulated note with the highly coveted "PPQ" designation from PCGS. Estimated Value $120 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $138
Lot 3047		Maryland. Apr. 10, 1774 $8. PCGS graded Extremely Fine 40. . Fr-MD-70. A few scattered pinholes are the only noticeable minor flaws on this attractive example. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $109
Lot 3048		Maryland. Apr. 10, 1774 $8. PCGS graded Very Fine 30PPQ. . Fr-MD-70. A solid, problem-free example of the highest denomination issued from this series. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $104
Lot 3049		Maryland. Dec. 7, 1775 $1/9. PCGS graded Fine 15. . Fr-MD-79. A very light stain is apparent on both sides, but the note otherwise appears fully VF with bold signatures. Estimated Value $90 - 120. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $86
Lot 3050		Maryland. Dec. 7, 1775 $1/2. PCGS graded Very Good 10. . Fr-MD-82. Solid and intact, a nice looking note for the grade. The signaures are bold and clear. Estimated Value $60 - 80. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $46
Lot 3051		Maryland. Dec. 7, 1775 $2/3. PCGS graded Fine 12. . Fr-MD-83. A boldly signed note that appears better than the assigned grade and is quite attractive from the face, but the back is a little rough. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $69
Lot 3052		Maryland. Dec. 7, 1775 $2 2/3. PCGS graded Fine 15. . Fr-MD-87. A pleasing note for the grade, with no mentionable flaws. An interesting piece that will appeal to collectors of odd denomination issues. Estimated Value $90 - 120. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $75
Lot 3053		Maryland. Dec. 7, 1775 $4. PCGS graded Fine 12. . Fr-MD-88. Well circulated but solid for the grade, with signatures that are visible but slightly faded. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $63
Lot 3054		Maryland. Dec. 7, 1775 $6. PCGS graded Very Fine 25. . Fr-MD-89. A lovely example for this issue, with bold signatures and no mentionable flaws. This note is seldom seen any finer, with Newman listing prices only up to VF grade. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $92
Lot 3055		Maryland. Dec. 7, 1775 $8. PCGS graded Fine 12. . Fr-MD-90. A solid circulated example of the highest denomination from this issue. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $63
Lot 3056		Maryland. Aug. 14, 1776 $1/2. PCGS graded Very Fine 25. . Fr-MD-94. The 1776 Maryland issue is seldom seen any finer than this pleasing note, as it is unpriced in Newman above VF grade. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $144
Lot 3057		Maryland. Aug. 14, 1776 $2/3. PCGS graded Very Fine 20. . Fr-MD-95. Solid for the grade, with weak but visible signatures. Estimated Value $120 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $121
Lot 3058		Maryland. Aug. 14, 1776 $2/3. PCGS graded Fine 15. . Fr-MD-95. A second example of this odd fractional denomination. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $98
Lot 3059		Maryland. Aug. 14, 1776 $2/3. PCGS graded Very Good 8. . Fr-MD-95. A low grade example of this scarcer issue, well worn but fully intact. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $58
Lot 3060		North Carolina. Mar. 9, 1754 26 shillings 8 pence. PCGS graded Apparent Fine 15, Edge Damage, Splits. . Fr-NC-80. Like most examples from this issue, the edges are quite frayed and the paper is split in numerous places. Only 4,000 examples of this note were originally printed. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $92
Lot 3061		North Carolina. Dec., 1771 2 shillings 6 pence. PCGS graded Choice About New 55. . Fr-NC-136. An appealing note with the duck vignette at lower left. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $288
Lot 3062		North Carolina. Dec., 1771 5 shillings. PCGS graded Apparent Extremely Fine 45, Minor Edge Splits. . Fr-NC-137. Well printed and signed, but with a few small edge splits. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $86
Lot 3063		North Carolina. Dec., 1771 1 pound. PCGS graded Choice About New 55. . Fr-NC-139. One vertical fold is all that keeps this nice North Carolina note from a much higher grade. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $144
Lot 3064		North Carolina. Dec., 1771 3 pounds. PCGS graded Apparent Fine 15, Edge Damage, Center Split Repaired. . Fr-NC-142. This note bears the Magna Charta vignette at lower left. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $63
Lot 3065		North Carolina. Apr. 2, 1776 $1. PCGS graded Apparent Extremely Fine 45, Edge Split at Top Center. . Fr-NC-157. This example has a small edge split at the top, as mentioned by PCGS, but the overall appearance is sharp and attractive. It has the popular duck vignette, and was one of just 10,000 notes printed. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $834
Lot 3066		North Carolina. Apr. 2, 1776 $4. PCGS graded Apparent Very Fine 25, Center Split Repaired, Edge Restorations. . Fr-NC-161. Nice looking despite the minor flaws. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $242
Lot 3067		North Carolina. Apr. 2, 1776 $5. PCGS graded Very Fine 25. . Fr-NC-162. A nice example with the bird vignette that is free of any significant flaws. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $368

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