Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 4

The Dr. Jon Kardatzke Coin and Currency Collection, Part 1

Small Cents

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 173		Choice 1856 Flying Eagle Cent. PCGS graded MS-64. This looks like a Beck Hoard coin to us, and it also looks more like a Proof than a business or commercial strike. "Commercial strike"? That term has been suggested recently to replace "business strike." Okay, but no 1856 flying eagles were made for commerce, were they? They were patterns. This coin possesses far too much depth of detail (note around the eagle's eye especially) to be a business strike. The surfaces are vaguely mirrorlike, as usual for these Proofs. They are an appealing tawny brown with lots of gold shining through. The reverse is even nicer, truly Gem, and it yells out "I'm a Proof" more so than the eagle side. This piece is also in a 1st Generation PCGS case. Whatever you decide, examine it closely and enjoy--for this is a handsome and choice specimen of this hugely popular, key date. View details	Unsold
Lot 174		1857 Flying Eagle Cent. MS-64. Frosty and bright, possibly cleaned as a coin of this age usually has some degree of toning. Pinkish luster and fairly well struck. Popular for the brief two-year regular issue type, and the flying eagle really makes a beautiful design element. Clean surfaces without significant handling marks. View details	Realized $822
Lot 175		1857 Flying Eagle Cent. MS-61. Minor doubling is noted on many of the letters in the obverse legend, and the last two digits of the date. One tiny obverse spot can be seen below the ER of AMERICA. Frosty luster and well struck. View details	Realized $437
Lot 176		1857 Flying Eagle Cent. The set ranges from 1857 through 1909-S and is mounted in a World Coin Library album. The grades range from AG-3 to Very Good. The 1877 is AG-3 but has a clear date. A nice set for the grade. View details	Realized $805
Lot 177		1858 Flying Eagle Cent. Large letters. MS-61. Nut-brown toning on both sides and with clean surfaces for the grade. One old spot on the lower obverse. View details	Realized $265
Lot 178		1858 Flying Eagle Cent. Small letters. AU-58. A bit flat on the eagle's tail, and with a minor mark on OF. Still lustrous and desirable as a short few years of issue type coin. View details	Realized $144
Lot 179		1859 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded Proof 66. A true Gem Proof copper-nickel Indian cent with delightful, even champagne gold color and almost perfect mirrors for this metal. Right in front of the Indian's lips is a tiny patch of die-porosity (where the die wasn't fully lapped), but otherwise this is stunning without qualification. And it's quite rare so fine. (Note: mislabeled by NGC as the J-226 pattern having the oak wreath with arrows on the bow, whereas this has the normal dies as on the J-208 1858 pattern). View details	Realized $4,830
Lot 180		1859 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-64. An outstanding coin for the grade, and one we wouldn't be surprised to find in a higher grade holder shortly, as the surfaces and overall appeal are that of a full gem. View details	Realized $604
Lot 181		1859 Indian Head Cent. A lot of copper nickel Indian Cents, grading from Extremely Fine to Uncirculated. The coins in this group are especially nice, be sure to view these before the sale and get a leg up on your date set. Lot of 6 coins. View details	Realized $529
Lot 182		1864 Indian Head Cent. Copper-nickel. PCGS graded MS-63. A bright and very choice coin. In a 1st generation PCGS holder. View details	Realized $184
Lot 183		1864 Indian Head Cent. Bronze, no "L". NGC graded Proof 64 Red and Brown. A choice proof coin that boasts ample mint-fresh surfaces and most of the original red color. The Philadelphia Mint kept tinkering with the cent in 1864, they started off making copper-nickel pieces, then changed to this bronze planchet (which was used until 1982) then in late 1864 they finally added a tiny "L" on the Indian's ribbon for the coins designer J.B. Longacre. Here is one of the middle issues, made before the "L" was added. Scarce in proof. View details	Realized $2,415
Lot 184		1864 Indian Head Cent. Bronze, no "L". MS-63 Red. Full original red in color, with one hidden speck on the Indian's lower feather. Scarce and desirable. View details	Realized $92
Lot 185		1864 Indian Head Cent. Bronze, with "L". AU-58. Subdued mint color which is well balanced on either side. Strongly impressed, with the "L" bold on the Indian's ribbon and the diagnostic pointed bust tip sharp. A glass notes a breath of circulation on the upper devices. View details	Realized $196
Lot 186		1864 Indian Head Cent. Bronze, with "L". VF-20. Chocolate brown in color, with normal surfaces. Scarce and always in demand. View details	Realized $92
Lot 187		1865 Indian Head Cent. Both grading Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated. The 1865 is a bit mushy around the obverse periphery, as struck. A couple of spots are noted on the 1875, which is toned an even brown color. Lot of 2 coins. View details	Realized $115
Lot 188		1866 Indian Head Cent. Proof 63 Red and Brown. Mottled wood-grain toning on both sides, as frequently seen. Fully struck, with bold device detail. One of 725 or so struck (mintages weren't carefully recorded) in Proof. View details	Realized $483
Lot 189		1867 Indian Head Cent. MS-63 Red and Brown. Subdued mint red in the fields, with a few trivial flyspecks. Well struck and one of the scarce dates in this popular series. View details	Realized $690
Lot 190		1868 Indian Head Cent. EF-45. Medium chocolate-brown in color and well preserved. Popular in this grade. View details	Realized $167
Lot 191		1869/9 Indian Head Cent. MS-63 Red and Brown. The 9 in the date is recut, with the first 9 in the date cut a bit high, then lowered into proper position. Long known as the 9 over 8, this variety remains scarce and in demand. Rare in this state of preservation, with full original red and a few minor areas starting to tone over. Awash in luster and top-quality for the variety. View details	Realized $748
Lot 192		1869 Indian Head Cent. AU-55. Cleaned long ago and now retoning with some reddish color remaining. Clean surfaces and scarce. View details	Realized $276
Lot 193		1870 Indian Head Cent. MS-63 Red and Brown. A beautiful coin for the grade, with full mint color and only a hint of toning. Well struck, and without the usual handling marks or other detriments. Always a tough date to find in nice Mint State condition. View details	Realized $719
Lot 194		1871 Indian Head Cent. MS-61 Red and Brown. One of the scarce dates in this popular series due to the economic downturn which transpired beginning in 1869. The United States economy had not yet stabilized after the Civil War and mintages of most denominations were curtailed as demand for coinage fell. This 1871 cent is no exception, under 4,000,000 were struck, less than half the number of a few years prior. Few were saved, especially in such original condition, with full mint luster and original red color in abundance. View details	Realized $460
Lot 195		1872 Indian Head Cent. Proof 65 Red and Brown. Rare in Proof, with a paltry 950 struck for collectors. This one survived in gem condition, with deep hues of blue and red throughout over the mirror fields. Free of problem spots which often plague these. View details	Realized $690
Lot 196		1873 Indian Head Cent. Closed 3. AU-50. Some minor green specks on both sides, light red in color fading to a natural brown. View details	Realized $92
Lot 197		1874 Indian Head Cent. AU-58. A coin with a brief story, this particular piece has come down to us with delightful mint color and surfaces, but someone managed to put a staple scratch from the rim through the 1 in the date clear up to between the first two feathers on the Indian's headdress. Coins and staples don't mix well, the coins always loses, as evident here. View details	Realized $104
Lot 198		1876 Indian Head Cent. Proof 63 Red and Brown. One for the collector who needs a choice proof example of this date. Nice color and surfaces, with a single spot on the reverse rim. Light hairlines in the fields. View details	Realized $529
Lot 199		1877 Indian Head Cent. Proof 64 Red and Brown. Here it is, the Chief of the Indians, the famed 1877 in very choice Proof condition. Nearly full red on both sides, without spots or other problems. The original color is slightly mellowed by time, and the surfaces retain all the mirror reflectivity imparted by the dies. Mintages peetered out in 1877, the national economy tipped into yet another short--but sharp-- depression, demand for coins dwindled. A meager 510 proof cents were struck, few of which survive in even choice condition. Total mintage for circulation was 852,500, the lowest of the series except for the 1909-S, which was saved in great quantities. Few 1877s were saved, making this rare Proof even more desirable. View details	Realized $3,680
Lot 200		1878 Indian Head Cent. Proof 63 Red and Brown. As 1878 unfolded, the national economy regained its footing, and mintages crawled back up to higher levels when compared with 1877. Proof mintages revived to 2,350 in 1878. This particular coin has light wood-grain toning over mirror fields and well struck devices. Free of problems or spots. View details	Realized $161
Lot 201		1879 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-65 Red and Brown. And 1903 PCGS graded MS-64 Red and Brown. Total of 2 coins, both in 1st generation "slabs". View details	Realized $288
Lot 202		1879 Indian Head Cent. MS-63 Red and Brown. Lovely brown over reddish mint color in the fields. Well balanced and struck, with ample eye-appeal throughout. View details	Realized $219
Lot 203		1880, 1881, 1887 and 1889 Indian Head Cent. Each coin grades from Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated. A range of colors and surface quality, but good for a date set. Lot of 4 coins. View details	Realized $86
Lot 204		1882 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red and Brown. Nearly full red with some mellowing of the original red color on the Indian. A bit darker on the reverse, with an even layer of toning. View details	Realized $196
Lot 205		1882 and 1883 Indian Head Cent. Both grade Mint State 63. Red. The color on these may not original, and perhaps they were lightly cleaned some time ago. Lot of 2 coins. View details	Realized $391
Lot 206		1884 Indian Head Cent. Proof 64 Red and Brown. Most of the original mint brilliance is present, but with some toning and mellowing of the red color. View details	Realized $368
Lot 207		1885 Indian Head Cent. MS-64 Red and Brown. Nearly a gem, with excellent surfaces that are free of most signs of contact, and with excellent color. View details	Realized $161
Lot 208		1886 Indian Head Cent. MS-63 Red and Brown. Variety II, with the lowest feather pointing too the second A of AMERICA. Mostly brown, with underlying red in the fields. View details	Realized $311
Lot 209		1888 Indian Head Cent. Proof 63 Red and Brown. Popular for the curious date with three 8's. Mostly red, with a couple of minor spots. View details	Realized $184
Lot 210		1890, 1891, 1893, 1894, 1895, 1896, 1897 and 1899 Indian Head Cent. Extremely Fine to Uncirculated. Most are in the high end of our grade range, with the 1894 at the lower end of Extremely Fine. An excellent selection for the date collector. The 1891 has a couple of green spots. Lot of 8 coins. View details	Realized $368
Lot 211		1892 Indian Head Cent. Proof 61 Brown. Choice mahogany color throughout. One minor spot on the E of CENT. View details	Realized $138
Lot 212		1898 Indian Head Cent. Proof 64 Red and Brown. Mostly untoned, with vibrant mint color on both sides. One minor toning area below the date, and graced by clean fields and devices. A paltry 1795 struck in Proof. View details	Realized $161
Lot 213		1898 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded Proof 63 Red and Brown. Steely auburn surfaces with a couple of carbon spots, one on the Indian's cheek. View details	Realized $115
Lot 214		1899 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-65 Red. A blazer with full red on the obverse, and a faint area of coloring along the upper reverse rim. View details	Realized $161
Lot 215		1900 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 RD. This is a gorgeous Gem exhibiting fiery orange-red luster and a full strike, with some microscopic flecks. It's in an old PCGS holder. View details	Unsold
Lot 216		1900, 1901, 1903, 1905, 1906, 1907, 1908 and 1909 (Indian) Indian Head Cent. Extremely Fine to Uncirculated. Here is a choice date run for the collector. Several are original and would be welcome in an advanced set. Lot of 8 coins. View details	Realized $138
Lot 217		1902 Indian Head Cent. Proof 64 Red and Brown. With a faint haze of toning, perhaps this has been ever-so-carefully cleaned, but not to its detriment. The mirror fields are free of distracting marks or abrasions. View details	Realized $391
Lot 218		1904 Indian Head Cent. Proof 63 Red and Brown. Choice red color with light hairlines noted in the fields. Boldly struck and popular. View details	Realized $115
Lot 219		1907 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-64 RD. A bright-red and well-struck cent with a few tiny ticks, one on the Indian's cheek. Faint impression of clashed dies over the bust. A common date in beaming condition. View details	Realized $92
Lot 220		1908-S Indian Head Cent. MS-63 Red and Brown. A satiny, glowing mint state coin that will certainly please the date collector. Clean fields and devices, with the typical weak San Francisco strike. One of the low-mintage dates but vastly overshadowed by the scarcer 1909-S. An impressive coin for the numismatist. View details	Realized $483
Lot 221		1909-S Indian Head Cent. MS-63 Red and Brown. This is the lowest mintage date of the Indian cent series, only 309,000 were struck before production was halted and converted over to the new Lincoln cent design by Victor D. Brenner in August of that year. The strike has the usual and customary San Francisco weakness for the issue, but the color is pleasant and even, without the wood-grain pattern that is often seen on this date. 1909 curiously brought to a close the rendition of Liberty as an Indian chief on the cent, curious in that Liberty as an Indian was all the rage in gold production starting in 1907, and moving into the Buffalo nickel series in 1913 by James E. Fraser with his composite portrait of three aged Native American chiefs, Iron Tail, Two Moons and John Big Tree. Today the Native American theme has been resurrected once again, this time on the new Sacagewea dollar coin, which replaces the dismal non-circulating failure of the Susan B. Anthony dollar. Perhaps the public will take to this new coin with unbridled excitement and the dollar bill can finally be replaced--just kidding. View details	Realized $403
Lot 222		1909 Lincoln Cent. VDB. EF-40 to Uncirculated. A select group of early Lincolns. Several are Mint State with most of the original red color remaining, others are cleaned circulated coins in high grade. These would fit nicely into an album collection. Lot of 11 coins. View details	Realized $661

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