Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 39

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Colonial Currency

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 3218		Rhode Island. July 2, 1780 $8. PCGS graded Choice New 63PPQ. . Fr-RI-288. A beautiful, broadly margined example of this popular issue, with bold inks, colors, and signatures. The paper quality is far above average, and the bold embossing is evidence of unquestioned originality. An excellent example for the advanced Rhode Island collector or for a high grade 13 Colonies set. Estimated Value $175 - 225. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $216
Lot 3219		Rhode Island. July 2, 1780 $8. PCGS graded Choice About New 58PPQ. . Fr-RI-288. A single corner fold prevents a much higher grade. Estimated Value $90 - 120. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $150
Lot 3220		Rhode Island. July 2, 1780 $20. PCGS graded Choice New 63PPQ. . Fr-RI-289. Another pretty Rhode Island note with bold embossing and complete originality. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $276
Lot 3221		Rhode Island. May, 1786 6 pence. PCGS graded Gem New 65PPQ. . Fr-RI-290. A lovely Gem example with extra sheet margins at the top and bottom. Flawless and fully original. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $518
Lot 3222		Rhode Island. May, 1786 6 pence. PCGS graded Very Choice New 64. . Fr-RI-290. Some minor paper toning and a couple of light mounting remnants on the back are all that prevent a much higher grade on this broadly margined example. A couple of contemporary math notations are made on the blank back, not an uncommon occurrence on this issue. Estimated Value $175 - 225. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $242
Lot 3223		Rhode Island. May, 1786 9 pence. PCGS graded Apparent Very Choice New 64, Minor Edge Tear at LR. . Fr-RI-291. The small edge tear, as mentioned by PCGS, barely reaches into the design. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $98
Lot 3224		Rhode Island. May, 1786 9 pence. PCGS graded Very Fine 20. . Fr-RI-291. Attractive and solid for the grade. Estimated Value $45 - 60. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $58
Lot 3225		Rhode Island. May, 1786 1 shilling. PCGS graded Superb Gem New 67PPQ. . Fr-RI-292. This Superb Rhode Island note has terrific oversized margins, bold printing and signatures, and is virtually flawless. An ideal note for the collector who wants just one high grade note from each of the colonies. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $719
Lot 3226		Rhode Island. May, 1786 1 shilling. PCGS graded New 61. . Fr-RI-292. Light paper toning is evident, as are a couple of old mounting marks on the back. Otherwise original and free of any major distractions. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 3227		Rhode Island. May, 1786 1 shilling. PCGS graded Extremely Fine 40PPQ. . Fr-RI-292. Tightly margined for the issue, but attractive and problem-free for a lightly circulated note. Estimated Value $70 - 90. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $78
Lot 3228		Rhode Island. May, 1786 2 shillings 6 pence. PCGS graded New 61. . Fr-RI-293. A broadly margined example whose only flaws are some light paper toning and a few old mounting remnants on the back. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $98
Lot 3229		Rhode Island. May, 1786 2 shillings 6 pence. PCGS graded Apparent Very Choice New 64, Internal Tear at UL. . Fr-RI-293. This is actually a very nice note, fully original and boldly embossed, but there is a small, almost unnoticeable tear near the upper left corner. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $104
Lot 3230		Rhode Island. May, 1786 2 shillings 6 pence. PCGS graded Extremely Fine 45PPQ. . Fr-RI-293. An attractive and problem-free lightly circulated example with just a few light folds that define the grade. Estimated Value $80 - 100. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $81
Lot 3231		Rhode Island. May, 1786 3 shillings. PCGS graded Extremely Fine 45PPQ. . Fr-RI-294. A few sheet folds are all that prevent a higher grade on this strictly original, problem-free example. Estimated Value $80 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $84
Lot 3232		Rhode Island. May, 1786 5 shillings. PCGS graded New 62PPQ. . Fr-RI-295. A near-Choice example, with a light corner-tip fold that misses the design but prevents a higher grade. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $150
Lot 3233		Rhode Island. May, 1786 6 shillings. PCGS graded Extremely Fine 45. . Fr-RI-296. A couple of tiny pinholes are the only readily noticeable flaws. Estimated Value $70 - 90. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $72
Lot 3234		Rhode Island. May, 1786 10 shillings. PCGS graded About New 53PPQ. . Fr-RI-297. This nice example has a single center fold and is boldly embossed. Estimated Value $90 - 110. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $86
Lot 3235		Rhode Island. May, 1786 10 shillings. PCGS graded About New 53PPQ. . Fr-RI-297. Attractive and problem-free. Estimated Value $90 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $96
Lot 3236		Rhode Island. May, 1786 20 shillings. PCGS graded Choice New 63PPQ. . Fr-RI-298. Although this is the most common Rhode Island issue in high grades, they remain extraordinarily popular due to the demand from collectors who desire one note from each of the 13 original colonies. Estimated Value $175 - 225. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $253
Lot 3237		Rhode Island. May, 1786 20 shillings. PCGS graded About New 50. . Fr-RI-298. Broadly margined, with a couple of insignificant pinholes and a tiny edge flaw that are mentioned for accuracy. Estimated Value $70 - 90. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $78
Lot 3238		Rhode Island. May, 1786 30 shillings. PCGS graded New 61. . Fr-RI-299. Broadly margined, but with a tiny paper void, a minor stain, and an insignificant edge flaw that is well outside the design, all of which together act to limit the grade to that assigned by PCGS. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $98
Lot 3239		Rhode Island. May, 1786 30 shillings. PCGS graded Choice About New 55. . Fr-RI-299. A boldly printed and clearly signed example with good margins and excellent overall eye appeal. Estimated Value $80 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $104
Lot 3240		Rhode Island. May, 1786 30 shillings. PCGS graded Extremely Fine 45PPQ. . Fr-RI-299. Boldly printed with excellent originality, with the centering a hair off to the left as the left border was tightly cut. Estimated Value $80 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $84
Lot 3241		Rhode Island. May, 1786 40 shillings. PCGS graded Choice New 63PPQ. . Fr-RI-300. A lovely Choice example with bold printing on each side. Three clear, dark signatures add to the already considerable eye appeal. Estimated Value $175 - 225. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $242
Lot 3242		Rhode Island. May, 1786 40 shillings. PCGS New 62PPQ. . Fr-RI-300. A fully original example that is free of any problems, but the margins are a tad small for a higher grade. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $161
Lot 3243		Rhode Island. May, 1786 40 shillings. PCGS graded Choice About New 55PPQ. . Fr-RI-300. A single light fold prevents a higher grade on this nicely margined and boldly printed example. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $127
Lot 3244		Rhode Island. May, 1786 3 pounds. PCGS graded About New 53PPQ. . Fr-RI-301. Dark inks and signatures give this beautiful example added eye appeal. It is our experience that this is the most difficult to find denomination from the 1786 issue. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $127
Lot 3245		South Carolina. Mar. 6, 1776 5 pounds. PCGS graded Apparent Extremely Fine 40, Minor Restorations. . Fr-SC-125. Although the experts at PCGS correctly noted the presence of some minor restorations that do not affect the overall appearance, this is actually a virtually unheard of grade for this often-damaged issue. Just 9,000 pieces were originally printed, and this has to be among the top survivors. Estimated Value $450 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $978
Lot 3246		South Carolina. Oct. 19, 1776 $8. PCGS graded Apparent Very Good 8, Splits Repaired, Stained, Serial Number Added. . Fr-SC-133. Not a thing of beauty, but this is one of only 2,500 pieces printed and it is rare in any grade. Estimated Value $50 - 75. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $86
Lot 3247		South Carolina. Dec. 23, 1776 $1. PCGS graded Choice New 63PPQ. . Fr-SC-135. This signed remainder is broadly margined and attractive, with the left margin the only thing keeping it from a higher grade. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $489
Lot 3248		South Carolina. Dec. 23, 1776 $1. PCGS graded Apparent Choice New 63, Second Signature Forged. . Fr-SC-135. The forged second signature was added to make this unissued remainder look like a scarcer issued note. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $219
Lot 3249		South Carolina. Dec. 23, 1776 $3. PCGS graded Choice New 63. . Fr-SC-137. J. Wakefield is the only signature on this remainder. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $357
Lot 3250		South Carolina. Dec. 23, 1776 $3. PCGS graded Apparent New 62, Second Signature Forged. . Fr-SC-137. Although altered to simulate an issued note, this example is an unissued remainder. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $207
Lot 3251		South Carolina. Dec. 23, 1776 $6. PCGS graded Very Fine 25. . Fr-SC-140. A very scarce issued note that is fully signed and circulated. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $288
Lot 3252		South Carolina. Dec. 23, 1776 $6. PCGS graded Apparent Choice About New 58, Minor Stains, Water Damage. . Fr-SC-140. This remainder had some minor water damage but is still presentable. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $228
Lot 3253		South Carolina. Feb. 14, 1777 $20. PCGS graded Very Fine 35. . Fr-SC-143. Only 6,160 notes of this denomination were printed for this scarce issue, and survivors are apt to be much lower grade. Rare this nice. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 3254		South Carolina. Apr. 10, 1778 2 shillings 6 pence. PCGS graded Choice About New 55. . Fr-SC-145. An atttractive example with a single fold. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $334
Lot 3255		South Carolina. Apr. 10, 1778 2 shillings 6 pence. PCGS graded About New 53PPQ. . Fr-SC-145. A lovely example of this issue with the crossed cornucopias at bottom right. Fully original with just a light fold or two. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $334
Lot 3256		South Carolina. Apr. 10, 1778 3 shillings 9 pence. PCGS graded Choice New 63PPQ. . Fr-SC-146. Attractive and well margined, a lovely South Carolina note from the only issue that is generally available in high grade. Estimated Value $450 - 550. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $660
Lot 3257		South Carolina. Apr. 10, 1778 3 shillings 9 pence. PCGS graded Choice About New 58PPQ. . Fr-SC-146. A broad corner fold is the only thing that prevents a much higher grade on this nice South Carolina colonial. Boldly printed with terrific eye appeal. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $489
Lot 3258		South Carolina. Apr. 10, 1778 3 shillings 9 pence. PCGS graded Apparent Extremely Fine 40, Small Holes, Tape Repairs on. . Fr-SC-146. This South Carolina note has some flaws which are detailed on the PCGS label, but the overall appearance isn't as bad as it sounds. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $155
Lot 3259		South Carolina. Apr. 10, 1778 5 shillings. PCGS graded Choice About New 58PPQ. . Fr-SC-147. This example looks like a Gem, with broad even margins, bold inks, and bright colors, but the graders at PCGS Currency located a light fold. It is wholly original and problem-free, ideal for either the specialist or the collector who just wants a nice looking South Carolina colonial. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $345
Lot 3260		South Carolina. Apr. 10, 1778 5 shillings. PCGS graded Extremely Fine 40. . Fr-SC-147. This Phoenix note has a couple of light stains, which likely affected the final grade. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $242
Lot 3261		South Carolina. Apr. 10, 1778 10 shillings. PCGS graded Choice About New 55. . Fr-SC-149. A single fold is all that limits the grade on this nice South Carolina Colonial. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $334
Lot 3262		South Carolina. Feb. 8, 1779 $50. PCGS graded Apparent Very Fine 30, Small Edge Tears, Minor Restorations. . Fr-SC-154. This popularly collected issue features ornate engravings by Thomas Corum of Charleston, including this denomination with the back design of Atlas holding a boulder. Some minor restorations and a couple of small edge tears are mentioned by PCGS. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 3263		South Carolina. Feb. 8, 1779 $60. PCGS graded About New 50. . Fr-SC-155. A beautiful example of this denomination, with three broad margins and outstanding paper quality. A small, light stain at the top edge likely prevented the "PPQ" designation. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,668
Lot 3264		South Carolina. Feb. 8, 1779 $60. PCGS graded Apparent Very Fine 30, Edge Tears. . Fr-SC-155. Tightly margined and with a few minor edge tears, but still boldly printed and with good overall eye appeal. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $380
Lot 3265		South Carolina. Feb. 8, 1779 $70. PCGS graded Apparent Extremely Fine 40, Small Edge Splits Repaired. . Fr-SC-156. As mentioned by PCGS, the edges have a few small repaired splits. Otherwise, this Coram note is quite attractive with a bold vignette of Prometheus bound and attacked by a vulture on the back. Estimated Value $450 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $357
Lot 3266		South Carolina. Feb. 8, 1779 $80. PCGS graded Apparent Very Fin 35, Minor Edge Splits. . Fr-SC-157. This Coram note is evenly margined and is attractive despite the presence of a few minor splits. Boldly printed on both sides, with dark, clear signatures on the face. Estimated Value $450 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $719
Lot 3267		South Carolina. Feb. 8, 1779 $80. PCGS graded Apparent Extremely Fine 40, Repaired Edge Splits at Center. . Fr-SC-157. This broadly margined example has some repaired splits that affect the overall appearance. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $357

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