Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 39

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Colonial Currency

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 3118		New York. Aug. 25, 1774 4 shillings. PCGS graded Very Fine 35PPQ. . Fr-NY-170. An imminently attractive example, well balanced and free of any defects whatsoever for the grade. Estimated Value $175 - 225. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $196
Lot 3119		New York. Aug. 25, 1774 4 shillings. PCGS graded Very Fine 30. . Fr-NY-170. A second example of this denomination, with slightly weaker printing but no more actual circulation. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $127
Lot 3120		New York. Aug. 2, 1775 2 shillings. PCGS graded Extremely Fine 40. . Fr-NY-173. An attractive example from the scarce second "Water Works" issue, one of just 5,000 two shillings notes printed. Estimated Value $120 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $207
Lot 3121		New York. Aug. 2, 1775 4 shillings. PCGS graded About New 50. . Fr-NY-174. An attractive, lightly circulated example with good visual appeal. Only 4,000 notes of this denomination were printed. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 3122		New York. Aug. 2, 1775 4 shillings. PCGS graded Extremely Fine 40PPQ. . Fr-NY-174. This New York Water Works note is attractive and is free of any mentionable flaws. Fully original. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $150
Lot 3123		New York. Aug. 2, 1775 8 shillings. PCGS graded Choice About New 55. . Fr-NY-175. A high grade Water Works note with no real meaningful circulation. Only 3,000 notes of this denomination were printed. A small paper thin in the left margin appears to be as made. Estimated Value $175 - 225. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 3124		New York. Aug. 2, 1775 8 shillings. PCGS graded Very Fine 20. . Fr-NY-175. A second example, pleasing and solid for the grade. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $92
Lot 3125		New York. Sept. 2, 1775 $1/2. PCGS graded Very Fine 20. . Fr-NY-176. From a very scarce issue, particularly in higher grades and with no problems, this piece is free of any noticeable distractions and is solid for the grade. Only 5,000 notes were issued of this denomination in this series. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $207
Lot 3126		New York. Sept. 2, 1775 $2. PCGS graded Apparent Very Fine 25, Edge Split at Top Center. . Fr-NY-178. Like many Colonial notes, this piece has a small problem that merited a PCGS "red label" holder. Like most of those notes, it retains much appeal to collectors, especially considering the large majority of Colonials available that have more severe and numerous problems. This piece bears the vignette of a pair of storks, with the Latin motto "SALUTARIS SIBI PARENTIBUSQUE" that is translated by Newman as "Fortunate for itself and its parents." Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $192
Lot 3127		New York. Sept. 2, 1775 $3. PCGS graded Fine 12. . Fr-NY-179. A nice, solid example with a clear Ten Commandments vignette on the back. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $138
Lot 3128		New York. Sept. 2, 1775 $5. PCGS graded Fine 12. . Fr-NY-180. Although a little worn about the edges, this piece is quite solid for the grade and retains a clear representation of the candelabrum vignette on the back. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $127
Lot 3129		New York. Jan. 6, 1776 4 shillings. PCGS graded New 62PPQ. . Fr-NY-183. A pleasing example of this Water Works issue, fully uncirculated and Choice but for some minor edge bumps. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $288
Lot 3130		New York. Jan. 6, 1776 4 shillings. PCGS graded Apparent About New 50, Edge Tear at Top Right. . Fr-NY-183. This is a truly scarce issue in any grade, with only 2,500 notes of this denomination printed. Conventional wisdom about the PCGS "red label" holder has begun to come around to the original intention of PCGS Currency in designating problem notes with a distinctive holder: instead of being ignored, it has become apparent that there are many very collectible and desirable notes that have varying degrees of problems. Instead of making them "unsaleable" to collectors, the accurate description of problems have made buyers better informed to make an accurate decision as to their value. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $192
Lot 3131		New York. Mar. 5, 1776 $1/8. PCGS graded Very Fine 35. . Fr-NY-185. A boldly printed example with very little actual wear but somewhat tightly trimmed margins and with four pinholes, one in each of the corners. This piece bears the fire vignette and the Latin motto "NON DIU," translated by Newman as "Not for long." Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $242
Lot 3132		New York. Mar. 5, 1776 $1/8. PCGS graded Very Fine 20. . Fr-NY-185. Pleasing for the grade, with good margins and only a little ink loss near the folds. Estimated Value $175 - 225. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $155
Lot 3133		New York. Mar. 5, 1776 $1/8. PCGS graded Apparent Very Fine 20, Edge & Center Split Repairs. . Fr-NY-185. Quite decent in appearance from the face, but with the aforementioned problems and restorations. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $75
Lot 3134		New York. Mar. 5, 1776 $1/6. PCGS graded Extremely Fine 40. . Fr-NY-186. Only a few light folds are present, and the printing is especially bold and dark on both sides. This denomination features the stork vignette and the Latin motto "NE IMPROVISO," which means "Not unexpectedly." Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $242
Lot 3135		New York. Mar. 5, 1776 $1/6. PCGS graded Very Fine 30. . Fr-NY-186. A second example of this fractional denomination, this with extra large margins for the issue. Attractive and free of any significant flaws. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $173
Lot 3136		New York. Mar. 5, 1776 $1/4. PCGS graded Very Fine 35. . Fr-NY-187. A boldly printed example with the book and candle vignette on the back, surrounded by the Latin motto "CLARET AB ICTU," translated by Newman as "It shines from use." Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $150
Lot 3137		New York. Mar. 5, 1776 $1/4. PCGS graded Very Fine 30. . Fr-NY-187. Good margins and solid print quality give this piece above average eye appeal for the grade. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $219
Lot 3138		New York. Mar. 5, 1776 $1/4. PCGS graded Very Fine 20. . Fr-NY-187. A third solid example of this denomination, pleasing for the grade and free of any mentionable distractions. Estimated Value $175 - 225. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $127
Lot 3139		New York. Mar. 5, 1776 $1/3. PCGS graded Extremely Fine 40. . Fr-NY-188. A solid example of this denomination, which features a vignette of three circular wreaths. The Latin motto "HIS ORNARI AUT MORI" is inscribed around the wreaths, which is translated by Newman as "To be decorated with these or to die." Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $253
Lot 3140		New York. Mar. 5, 1776 $1/3. PCGS graded Very Fine 35. . Fr-NY-188. A second example of the type, this bearing the signature of one N. Roosevelt--undoubtedly a member of the famous New York clan that would produce two later U.S. Presidents. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 3141		New York. Mar. 5, 1776 $1/3. PCGS graded Very Fine 30. . Fr-NY-188. A third example, solid for the grade and with no mentionable defect save for a couple of tiny pinholes that are mentioned only for the sake of accuracy. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $196
Lot 3142		New York. Mar. 5, 1776 $1/2. PCGS graded Extremely Fine 45. . Fr-NY-189. Perhaps the boldest example from this issue here offered, with surprisingly intricate design details evident on both sides. The large "planting a tree" vignette is featured on the back, along with the motto "POSTERITATE" (Latin meaning: "For posterity"). A highly desireable example that is likely to receive a number of strong bids. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $334
Lot 3143		New York. Mar. 5, 1776 $1/2. PCGS graded Extremely Fine 40. . Fr-NY-189. A second solid example of this type and denomination, perhaps overshadowed slightly by the example above but still desireable and far above average for the issue. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $322
Lot 3144		New York. Mar. 5, 1776 $1/2. PCGS graded Fine 15. . Fr-NY-189. The first of two lower grade pieces, with a little margin fraying at the left end but otherwise problem-free. An affordable example. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $138
Lot 3145		New York. Mar. 5, 1776 $1/2. PCGS graded Fine 15. . Fr-NY-189. A second example in this collectible grade, solid, intact, and boldly printed. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $138
Lot 3146		New York. Mar. 5, 1776 $2/3. PCGS graded About New 50. . Fr-NY-190. This attractive high grade example has but a couple of visible corner folds, although the grade assigned by PCGS is likely tempered by a couple of very light stains that do not overly detract from the above average eye appeal. It bears the small eagle vignette on the back, with the fitting motto in Latin "FORTIS A FORTE," or "Strength comes from strength." Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 3147		New York. Mar. 5, 1776 $2/3. PCGS graded Apparent Very Fine 25, Mounting Damage on Back. . Fr-NY-190. This "red label" PCGS graded example faces up quite nicely despite the small skinned spot on the back that necessitated the crimson flag. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 3148		New York. Mar. 5, 1776 $1. PCGS graded Apparent Extremely Fine 45, Rust Stains. . Fr-NY-191. Although quite high grade for the issue, there are numerous tiny spots of rust that are plainly evident but not overly distracting. This denomination bears the large vignette of a sheaf of wheat, with the Latin motto "ACERVUS E PARVIS GRANDIS": translated by Newman as "Great accumulation from small things." Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $161
Lot 3149		New York. Mar. 5, 1776 $3. PCGS graded Apparent Very Fine 35, Edge Split at Top Center, Mounting Remnants on Back. . Fr-NY-193. Despite being housed in a PCGS "red label" holder, the problems on this note are actually quite innocuous--the edge split at the top is hardly visible, and the mounting remnants on the back are likely removable with expert care. Only 2,350 examples of this denomination were printed, each bearing the popular Ten Commandments vignette on the back. The Latin motto "LEX REGIT ARMA TUENTUR" is singularly fitting for the contemporary revolutionary atmosphere--as translated by Newman, it means "Law rules, weapons protect." Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $161
Lot 3150		New York. Mar. 5, 1776 8 shillings. PCGS graded Extremely Fine 40. . Fr-NY-197. A nice example of this scarce 4th Water Works issue, with solid paper for the grade but a slightly uneven top margin. This denomination is very scarce, with only 2,500 pieces originally printed. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $161
Lot 3151		New York. Aug. 13, 1776 $1/8. PCGS graded Fine 15. . Fr-NY-199. A solid example with a couple of minor spots that affected the final grade. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $69
Lot 3152		New York. Aug. 13, 1776 $1/2. PCGS graded Very Fine 25. . Fr-NY-201. Although the edges are a touch frayed, the balance of the note is solid and attractive for the grade. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $127
Lot 3153		New York. Aug. 13, 1776 $3. PCGS graded Extremely Fine 45. . Fr-NY-203. A boldly signed and printed example that displays an excellent rendition of the popular Ten Commandments vignette on the back. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $230
Lot 3154		New York. Aug. 13, 1776 $5. PCGS graded Fine 15. . Fr-NY-204. A solid example of this denomination which bears a vignette of a candelabrum on the back, flanked with the Latin motto "UNO EODEMQUE IGNI": translated by Newman as "With one and the same flame." Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $75
Lot 3155		New York. Aug. 13, 1776 $10. PCGS graded Extremely Fine 45PPQ. . Fr-NY-205. An extraordinary New York note with just a few light folds and no problems whatsoever. The margins are even all around, and the printing and signatures are bold and clear. The scarce and popular elephant vignette adorns the back, with the Latin motto "PAR VIRIBUS VIRTUS" resonating with revolutionary patriots: "Virtue is equal to strength." Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $661
Lot 3156		New York. Aug. 13, 1776 $10. PCGS graded Very Fine 35PPQ. . Fr-NY-205. A second example of the scarce $10 with the ever-popular elephant vignette, problem-free and attractive for the grade. The choice of this elephant vignette is intriguing, both for the unnatural length of the elephant's trunk and for the obvious inappropriateness of an elephant on a New York note. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $173
Lot 3157		Pennsylvania. May 1, 1760 20 shillings. PCGS graded Apparent About New 50, Edge Split at Right. . Fr-PA-112. A nice Ben Franklin-printed Pennsylvania colonial whose only flaw is a edge split along the horizontal fold at right. Although housed in a PCGS "red label" holder, indicative of a note with problems, this is actually a very high grade note for this issue that usually comes notoriously heavily circulated. It has three dark, clear signatures, and the ever-important "Printed by B. Franklin" imprint is sharp. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 3158		Pennsylvania. June 18, 1764 3 pence. PCGS graded Choice About New 58PPQ. . Fr-PA-115. This gorgeous Ben Franklin printed small change Pennsylvania has ideal color, bold embossing, and tremendous eye appeal for the issue. It is a diagonal sheet fold away from a Choice New grade. Scarce colonial notes in high grades seem to be tremendously undervalued from the standpoint of rarity and relative value. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,840
Lot 3159		Pennsylvania. Apr. 25, 1759 50 shillings. PCGS graded Apparent Fine 15, Repaired Center Split. . Fr-PA-101. This Ben Franklin printed note has good color and eye appeal for the grade, and, despite the repaired central split and several pinholes, is still decent enough grade for this desirable issue. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $288
Lot 3160		Pennsylvania. Apr. 3, 1772 1 shilling. PCGS graded Very Fine 20. . Fr-PA-154. This attractive mid-grade shilling note possesses good eye appeal for the grade, and the three strong signatures include that of Adam Hubley. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $86
Lot 3161		Pennsylvania. Apr. 3, 1772 2 shillings. PCGS graded Very Fine 30. . Fr-PA-156. A pleasing example with solid signatures and a little minor soiling but not much real circulation. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $75
Lot 3162		Pennsylvania. Apr. 3, 1772 2 shillings. PCGS graded Fine 15. . Fr-PA-156. This moderately circulated shillings note has tremendous eye appeal for the grade. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $58
Lot 3163		Pennsylvania. Apr. 3, 1772 2 shillings 6 pence. PCGS graded Very Fine 30. . Fr-PA-157. A pleasing mid-grade note for the issue with no mentionable flaws. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $75
Lot 3164		Pennsylvania. Mar. 20, 1773 4 shillings. PCGS graded Fine 12. . Fr-PA-159. This is a rather scarce issue that was authorized for the construction of the Cape Henlopen Lighthouse, and only 6,000 notes of each of the four denominations issued were printed. This example is moderately circulated and has a small split at the bottom but is wholly original and is free of any significant flaws. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $63
Lot 3165		Pennsylvania. Mar. 20, 1773 6 shillings. PCGS graded Fine 15. . Fr-PA-160. This is the plate A variety with the arms of Pennsylvania erroneously printed upside down. While the paper appears much better than Fine, the tight trim appears to have slightly "netted" the grade. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $63
Lot 3166		Pennsylvania. Mar. 20, 1773 6 shillings. PCGS graded Fine 15. . Fr-PA-160. The plate B variety, with the correct orientation of the Pennsylvania seal. Again slightly better than the numerical grade for paper quality, but with some minor scuffs on the back that affected the final grade. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $69
Lot 3167		Pennsylvania. Oct. 1, 1773 2 shillings. PCGS graded Fine 15. . Fr-PA-164. Although moderately worn as might be expected for the grade, the printing details remain sharp on both sides. Estimated Value $55 - 75. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $58

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