Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 39

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Colonial Currency

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 3068		North Carolina. Apr. 2, 1776 $15. PCGS graded Apparent Very Fine 30, Repaired Edge Splits. . Fr-NC-168. A striking wild boar vignette is present in the lower left corner on this North Carolina note. A few minor repaired splits are noted by PCGS. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $357
Lot 3069		North Carolina. Aug. 8, 1778 $1/2. PCGS graded Apparent Very Fine 30, Ink Erosion at Signature. . Fr-NC-172. An otherwise nice example with a little bit of ink erosion in the signature. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $98
Lot 3070		North Carolina. Aug. 8, 1778 $10. PCGS graded Apparent Very Fine 25, Serial Number Redrawn. . Fr-NC-177. One minor alteration of the serial number is the only major flaw on this North Carolina note. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $98
Lot 3071		North Carolina. May 15, 1779 $20. PCGS graded Extremely Fine 40. . Fr-NC-185. This scarce note is unpriced above VF in the Newman reference. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $489
Lot 3072		North Carolina. May 10, 1780 $25. PCGS graded Extremely Fine 40. . Fr-NC-191. This scarce issue is rare in higher grades, as it is unpriced above VF in Newman. This particular example has a watermark of a cross on top of a cathedral, a watermark that we've never seen before. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $276
Lot 3073		North Carolina. May 10, 1780 $25. PCGS graded Apparent Very Fine 30, Minor Edge Tears. . Fr-NC-191. A pleasing example overall, with the minor edge tears mentioned by PCGS almost trivial in nature and not at all uncommon on notes from this issue. Estimated Value $175 - 225. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $173
Lot 3074		North Carolina. May 10, 1780 $25. PCGS graded Apparent Very Fine 30, Multiple Restorations, Tape Repairs. . Fr-NC-191. Boldly printed but with numerous repairs. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $63
Lot 3075		North Carolina. May 10, 1780 $50. PCGS graded Apparent Very Fine 30, Repaired Edge Splits. . Fr-NC-192. Attractive despite the small repairs that are noted by PCGS. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $75
Lot 3076		New Hampshire. Nov. 3, 1775 30 shillings. Counterfeit. PCGS graded Apparent Extremely Fine 45, Edge Split at Top Center. . Fr-NH-151. This contemporary counterfeit is boldly printed and the small edge split at the top is the only mentionable flaw. Estimated Value $450 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $403
Lot 3077		New Hampshire. Nov. 3, 1775 40 shillings. PCGS graded Extremely Fine 40. . Fr-NH-152. This New Hampshire note is basically free of any problems, and it is from an issue that is rare this nice. Unpriced in Newman above VF. Estimated Value $900 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,323
Lot 3078		New Hampshire. Nov. 3, 1775 40 shillings. PCGS graded Appaerent About New 50, Minor Edge Splits. . Fr-NH-152. Only 3,600 notes of this denomination were printed, and this one is much nicer than most that we have seen. A couple of minor edge splits are present, as noted by PCGS, but the overall appearance is far above average. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,035
Lot 3079		New Hampshire. Nov. 3, 1775 40 shillings. PCGS graded Apparent Extremely Fine 40. . Fr-NH-152. Redrawn signatures, splits, and edge repairs are mentioned as problems by PCGS on this genuine example that doesn't look nearly as bad as it sounds. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $460
Lot 3080		New Hampshire. Nov. 3, 1775 40 shillings. Counterfeit. PCGS graded Apparent Very Fine 35, Repaired Center Split. . Fr-NH-152. A contemporary counterfeit with some minor problems. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $322
Lot 3081		New Hampshire. Apr. 29, 1780 $7. PCGS graded Very Fine 35. . Fr-NH-183. Hole cancelled. A nice New Hampshire note with the usual quarter-sized hole cancellation. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $460
Lot 3082		New Hampshire. Apr. 29, 1780 $7. PCGS graded Very Fine 25. . Fr-NH-183. Hole cancelled. New Hampshire notes are often the last acquired by collectors of 13-colony sets, due to their scarcity. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 3083		New Hampshire. Apr. 29, 1780 $8. PCGS graded Very Fine 20. . Fr-NH-184. Hole cancelled. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $288
Lot 3084		New Jersey. Apr. 12, 1757 3 pounds. PCGS graded Apparent Very Good 10, Center Split Repaired, Signatures Redrawn. . Fr-NJ-103. A few problems are mentioned by PCGS, but only 1,000 examples of this denomination were originally printed. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $127
Lot 3085		New Jersey. Dec. 31, 1763 18 pence. PCGS graded New 61. . Fr-NJ-153. This note appears fully Choice New from the face, but is limited in grade by four light mounting stains in the back corners. Estimated Value $175 - 225. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $196
Lot 3086		New Jersey. Dec. 31, 1763 1 shilling. PCGS graded Choice About New 55PPQ. . Fr-NJ-152. A single fold is the only flaw on this sharply printed, fully original example. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 3087		New Jersey. Dec. 31, 1763 15 shillings. PCGS graded New 61. . Fr-NJ-157. Fully uncirculated but tightly margined all around. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $265
Lot 3088		New Jersey. Dec. 31, 1763 15 shillings. PCGS graded Very Fine 20. . Fr-NJ-157. A pleasing circulated example of this early New Jersey issue. Estimated Value $90 - 110. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $86
Lot 3089		New Jersey. Dec. 31, 1763 3 pounds. PCGS graded Very Fine 25. . Fr-NJ-159. This lovely example is an ideal mid-grade note from this early issue. It is free of any mentionable flaws, and is well printed and boldly signed. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 3090		New Jersey. Apr. 16, 1764 3 pounds. PCGS graded Very Fine 25. . Fr-NJ-168. A nice, solid mid-grade example of this red and black printed note. This denomination is much scarcer in higher grades, as it is listed only as "Very Rare" above VF in the Friedberg reference. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $230
Lot 3091		New Jersey. Mar. 25, 1776 1 shilling. PCGS graded Extremely Fine 45PPQ. . Fr-NJ-175. A solid example for the grade with no problems whatsoever. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $144
Lot 3092		New Jersey. Mar. 25, 1776 18 pence. PCGS graded Choice About New 58PPQ. . Fr-NJ-176. A single corner fold limits the grade. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $138
Lot 3093		New Jersey. Mar. 25, 1776 18 pence. PCGS graded Extremely Fine 45PPQ. . Fr-NJ-176. Problem-free and boldly original. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $138
Lot 3094		New Jersey. Mar. 25, 1776 3 shillings. PCGS graded Gem New 65PPQ. . Fr-NJ-177. This lovely Gem is desirable in and of itself because of its spectacular high grade, but as an added bonus it bears the signature of John Hart, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. A great item of historical interest. Estimated Value $500 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,610
Lot 3095		New Jersey. Mar. 25, 1776 3 shillings. PCGS graded Choice About New 58PPQ. . Fr-NJ-177. Another nice New Jersey with only a single light fold preventing a Choice New grade. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $228
Lot 3096		New Jersey. Mar. 25, 1776 3 shillings. PCGS graded Very Fine 35. . Fr-NJ-177. An affordable example with enough grade to matter. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $102
Lot 3097		New Jersey. Mar. 25, 1776 6 shillings. PCGS graded Apparent Very Fine 30, Edge Splits. . Fr-NJ-178. Although this note has a couple of minor edge splits, it is still desirable as an example of Declaration of Independence-signer John Hart's signature. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $242
Lot 3098		New Jersey. Mar. 25, 1776 12 shillings. PCGS graded Choice About New 55. . Fr-NJ-179. An attractive New Jersey Colonial that is held back from a higher grade by a single fold. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $150
Lot 3099		New Jersey. Mar. 25, 1776 12 shillings. PCGS graded Very Fine 30. . Fr-NJ-179. A lightly circulated example with terrific eye appeal that has enormous margins on all four sides. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $108
Lot 3100		New Jersey. Mar. 25, 1776 15 shillings. PCGS graded Choice New 63PPQ. . Fr-NJ-180. A lovely Choice example with great eye appeal and fully original paper surfaces. It is held back from a higher grade only by the size of its margins. Estimated Value $225 - 275. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $380
Lot 3101		New Jersey. Mar. 25, 1776 15 shillings. PCGS graded Extremely Fine 45PPQ. . Fr-NJ-180. An evenly margined example with sharp printing quality and bold signatures, fully original and boldly embossed. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $138
Lot 3102		New Jersey. Mar. 25, 1776 30 shillings. PCGS graded About New 53PPQ. . Fr-NJ-181. Perfectly original and problem-free, with only a couple of light bends. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $161
Lot 3103		New Jersey. Mar. 25, 1776 30 shillings. PCGS graded Extremely Fine 45PPQ. . Fr-NJ-181. A few light folds are the only grade-limiting factors on this well preserved, fully original New Jersey. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $138
Lot 3104		New Jersey. Mar. 25, 1776 3 pounds. PCGS graded Extremely Fine 45. . Fr-NJ-182. This wonderful black and red printed note is a lightly circulated example of the scarcest denomination in the series. It is boldly printed and well signed, and has an attractive overall appearance. Estimated Value $500 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $748
Lot 3105		New Jersey. June 9, 1780 $1. PCGS graded Choice About New 55PPQ. . Fr-NJ-184. This is a gorgeous example from this issue, much higher grade than is usually seen. It is sharply printed, boldly signed, and is completely original and free of any problems whatsoever. A premium New Jersey colonial that should inspire spirited bidding. Estimated Value $700 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $834
Lot 3106		New Jersey. June 9, 1780 $1. PCGS graded Very Good 10. . Fr-NJ-184. Well worn but free of any significant defect. Scarce in any grade. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $173
Lot 3107		New Jersey. June 9, 1780 $2. PCGS graded Choice About New 55PPQ. . Fr-NJ-185. Another nice high-end, lightly circulated example from this scarce issue. Terrific eye appeal and full originality add to the desirability. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $661
Lot 3108		New Jersey. June 9, 1780 $8. PCGS graded Apparent Very Fine 35, Minor Edge Splits. . Fr-NJ-190. A couple of minor edge splits do not overly detract from the appeal of this scarce note. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $253
Lot 3109		New York. Feb. 16, 1771 1 pound. PCGS graded Apparent Very Fine 20, Repaired Center Split. . Fr-NY-163. Despite having been once split in half and pieced back together with a piece of archival restoration tape on the back, this is a fully intact example with decent eye appeal. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $63
Lot 3110		New York. Feb. 16, 1771 5 pounds. PCGS graded Apparent Extremely Fine 40, Edge Splits, Restored Center Split. . Fr-NY-166. An attractive, high grade example for the issue despite the restorations, which appear very well done. Unpriced in Newman above VF. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $86
Lot 3111		New York. Feb. 16, 1771 5 pounds. PCGS graded Apparent Extremely Fine 40, Restored Edge Splits. . Fr-NY-166. A decent looking example with the typical extensive restorations that are often seen. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $75
Lot 3112		New York. Feb. 16, 1771 5 pounds. PCGS graded Apparent Extremely Fine, Repaired Center Split. . Fr-NY-166. This issue was printed on thin laid paper, and the large majority of survivors are damaged to some degree. This example is fully intact but was once split down the center; it has been tape repaired on the back. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $81
Lot 3113		New York. Feb. 16, 1771 5 pounds. PCGS graded Apparent Very Fine 35, Repaired Edge Splits, Silked. . Fr-NY-166. This example has an above average appearance, but it was silked long ago. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $75
Lot 3114		New York. Feb. 16, 1771 5 pounds. PCGS graded Apparent Very Fine 35, Repaired Center Split. . Fr-NY-166. This example has been tape repaired on the back along the vertical split, and the edges show minor damage. Still desireable, as this issue seldom comes much better. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $69
Lot 3115		New York. Feb. 16, 1771 10 pounds. PCGS graded Apparent Extremely Fine 45, Repaired Center Split. . Fr-NY-167. This is the highest denomination printed in this issue, and high grade examples are virtually nonexistent. Since they were printed on thin laid paper, notes from this issue virtually disintegrated after just a short time in the channels of commerce. This piece has been neatly repaired, and has a far nicer appearance than most we've encountered. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $138
Lot 3116		New York. Feb. 16, 1771 10 pounds. PCGS graded Apparent Extremely Fine 40, Restored Center Split, Mounting Damage. . Fr-NY-167. A bright example that has bold inks and is far above average in appearance than most of the tattered examples we've seen over the years. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $92
Lot 3117		New York. Aug. 25, 1774 2 shillings. PCGS graded Apparent Very Fine 25, Mounting Damage on Back. . Fr-NY-169. This small change note is from the first "Water Works" issue, the first paper money issued by an American city. Some mounting damage is evident on the back but the note faces up quite nicely. Estimated Value $60 - 80. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $52

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