Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 41

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Silver Certificates - Large

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1965		1886, $1 Silver Certificate. Serial # B19 RCGS Gem CU 66. . Fr-215. . KL-29. A lovely ornate back Martha Washington Silver Certificate $1 bearing serial number B19, one of only a handful of low serial numbered notes that has survived from this Fr. number. It appears fully Gem through the holder, and the colors are fresh and bright. Embossing is readily evident through the holder. Certain to appeal to collectors who appreciate low serial numbers, and also a candidate for a high grade type set. Estimated Value $7,000 - 9,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1966		1886, $1 Silver Certificate. CGA Gem Uncirculated 66. . Fr-216. . KL-30. This lovely Martha Ace is broadly margined and possesses terrific colors. There is a single closed pinhole evident at the top center, but the deep embossing that is visible through the holder is evidence of the note's originality. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,175
Lot 1967		1886, $1 Silver Certificate. CGA Gem Uncirculated 65. . Fr-217. . KL-31. This attractive early Martha with the fancy back design and the large red ornate Treasury seal has great color and excellent originality. It is just a tight upper right margin away from a higher grade. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,645
Lot 1968		1886, $1 Silver Certificate Ornate Back. CGA Gem Uncirculated 66. . Fr-218. . KL-32. This lovely Martha ornate back Ace possesses broad, even margins, bold colors, and striking visual merit. There is no sign of handling and appears virtually flawless. Courtesy Autograph. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1969		1886, $1 Silver Certificate. CGA Gem Uncirculated 67. . Fr-219. . KL-33. If not for the margin being a trifle tight at the upper right, this lovely Martha might have obtained an even higher grade from CGA. It is bold and bright, with rich colors and inks. Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1970		1891, $1 Silver Certificate. PCGS Very Good 8. . Fr-223. . KL-37. Although well worn, this Martha Washington Silver Certificate is fully intact and is ideal for a beginning collector. Estimated Value $275 - 325. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $201
Lot 1971		1896, $1 Silver Certificate. CGA Gem Uncirculated 67. . Fr-224. . KL-38. A lovely Superb Gem example of this beautiful design, with boardwalk margins all around. The colors are bright, the inks are bold, and the overall eye appeal is nothing short of stunning. A lovely example for a high grade set of Aces or Educational series design types. Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,463
Lot 1972		1896, $1 Silver Certificate. CGA Gem Uncirculated 67. . Fr-224. . KL-38. A beautiful Educational $1 with broad, even margins and terrific embossing and originality that are easily visible through the holder. This example was printed on darker, cream-colored paper than what is normally seen for this issue. Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1973		1896, $1 Silver Certificate. RCGS Gem CU 67. . Fr-224. . KL-38. The colors are sharp, the centering and margins are barely improvable, and the overall eye appeal is enough to make even the pickiest buyer look twice. Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1974		1896, $1 Silver Certificate. CGA About Uncirculated 50. . Fr-224. . KL-38. This Silver Ace has a couple of bends that define the grade and some minor discoloration along the top edge of the back, but otherwise appears to be a pleasing example of this ever-popular design. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,320
Lot 1975		1896, $1 Silver Certificate. CGA Choice Uncirculated 64. . Fr-225. . KL-39. Although this beautiful Educational Ace has the margins for a Superb Gem grade, it is held back by a light fold in the upper left corner that is fully within the margin and a very mild yellowish discoloration in the bottom margin. It appears fully original and boldly embossed through the holder. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1976		1896, $1 Silver Certificate. PCGS Fine 15. . Fr-225. . KL-39. A solid Educational Series $1 with no major flaws. Estimated Value $375 - 425. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $334
Lot 1977		1899, $1 Silver Certificate. PCGS Superb Gem New 67PPQ. . Fr-226a. . KL-41. This beautiful Black Eagle has tremendous color and originality, with bold embossing evident through the holder. The centering is nearly flawless, and the margins are broad all the way around. High end Black Eagles never go out of style. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,725
Lot 1978		1899, $1 Silver Certificate. PMG Gem Uncirculated 66EPQ. . Fr-226a. . KL-41. A pretty Black Eagle with good color and originality. The margin is a trifle tight at the upper right, otherwise the PMG graders might have been more generous. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,560
Lot 1979		1899, $1 Silver Certificate. CGA graded Gem Uncirculated 66. . Fr-226a. . KL-41. Well centered with bright white paper and contrasting bold colors, this Black Eagle appears to have no flaws save for some trivial corner bumps that can be seen after close inspection. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 1980		1899, $1 Silver Certificate. PCGS Very Fine 30. . Fr-226a. . KL-41. This Black Eagle is moderately circulated but retains bright paper. One small spot of discoloration at the top edge is mentioned for accuracy. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $104
Lot 1981		1899, $1 Silver Certificate. PCGS Gem New 66PPQ. . Fr-228. . KL-43. A flawlessly original example with bold embossing and rich inks, this Black Eagle Ace boasts good margins and centering that fall just short of that required for the next-highest grade. Estimated Value $900 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 1982		1899, $1 Silver Certificate. CGA Gem Uncirculated 66. . Fr-228. . KL-43. This lovely Black Eagle is broadly margined and almost perfectly centered. A lovely Gem. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1983		1899, $1 Silver Certificate. Inverted Back Error. PCGS Very Good 10. . Fr-228. . KL-43. Any inverted back error is rare on a large size note, and this affordable example is on one of the more popular design types. Solid for the grade, with a strong case to be made for a full Fine. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1984		1899, $1 Silver Certificate. PCGS Superb Gem New 67PPQ. . Fr-230. . KL-45. This broadly margined, well centered example has terrific embossing, great color, and pristine paper quality. A Superb Gem that would be ideal for any high grade type set or for a Set Registry-quality Fr. number set of Black Eagle $1 Silvers. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,553
Lot 1985		1899, $1 Silver Certificate. CGA Gem Uncirculated 66. . Fr-230. . KL-45. A well centered Black Eagle with bold colors and braod margins all around. One tiny area of discoloration is evident at the upper left. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $552
Lot 1986		1899, $1 Silver Certificate. CGA graded Gem Uncirculated 66. . Fr-232. . KL-47. This lovely Black Eagle has extraordinary margins and centering, and displays bold embossing that is easily evident through the holder. It appears to be quite solid for the grade, and in fact looks perhaps conservatively graded to this cataloger. A premium example of the number and the type. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 1987		1899, $1 Silver Certificate. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65EPQ. . Fr-233. . KL-48. A nice low serial number Y50Y Black Eagle, fully Gem with excellent originality. IF the margins weren't quite so tight at the upper right, a higher grade might be in order. Estimated Value $1,600 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1988		1899, $1 Silver Certificate. PCGS Very Choice New 64PPQ. . Fr-233. . KL-48. A two-digit serial numbered Black Eagle, Y74Y, always popular with collectors and dealers/investors alike. Well embossed and fully original, with the top right margin just a hair too tight for the Gem grade. Estimated Value $1,600 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,013
Lot 1989		1899, $1 Silver Certificate. Star Note. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63EPQ. . Fr-233. . KL-48. The PMG insert recognizes the above average color and embossing, both features which are readily evident through the holder. A lovely Star Note that might have graded higher if the margins were any better. Estimated Value $1,600 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,840
Lot 1990		1899, $1 Silver Certificate. PCGS Superb Gem New 67PPQ. . Fr-233. . KL-48. An exquisitely preserved Black Eagle Ace with superb centering and incredible eye appeal. It is broadly margined, well embossed, and the colors are as deep and bold as the day it was printed. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,680
Lot 1991		1899, $1 Silver Certificate. PCGS Superb Gem New 67PPQ. . Fr-233. . KL-48. The near-perfect centering combines with bold embossing and terrific eye appeal to give this Black Eagle tremendous desirability. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,438
Lot 1992		1899, $1 Silver Certificate. PCGS Superb Gem New 67PPQ. . Fr-233. . KL-48. Another glorious example of this ever-popular design, with the bold embossing easily evident through the PCGS holder. An ideal example for the Registry Set enthusiast. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,438
Lot 1993		1899, $1 Silver Certificate. Star Note. RCGS Extremely Fine 45. . Fr-233. . KL-48. Three folds and a little soiling from light circulation are evident, but no other flaws are present on this Black Eagle Star. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,093
Lot 1994		1899, $1 Silver Certificate. PCGS Gem New 66PPQ. . Fr-233. . KL-48. The back centering is a trifle low, otherwise this lovely Silver Certificate would grade Superb. Fully embossed and boldly original. Estimated Value $900 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $870
Lot 1995		1899, $1 Silver Certificate. Star Note. RCGS Extremely Fine 40. . Fr-233. . KL-48. This is a nice Star note Black Eagle, with a few folds that define the grade. A little dirty on the back, but otherwise crisp and bold. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $805
Lot 1996		1899, $1 Silver Certificate. PCGS Very Choice New 64PPQ. . Fr-233. . KL-48. The back centering, which has a thin margin on the bottom, prevents a higher grade on this otherwise very appealing Black Eagle. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $483
Lot 1997		1899, $1 Silver Certificate. PCGS Very Choice New 64. . Fr-234. . KL-49. Serial number E2500A, a neat Black Eagle for a serial number collector. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 1998		1899, $1 Silver Certificate. CGA graded Gem Uncirculated 67. . Fr-235. . KL-50. A well-margined Black Eagle with terrific embossing and originality that are easily visible through the CGA holder. The colors and paper are bold and bright. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1999		1899, $1 Silver Certificate. #X16A RCGS Gem CU 65. . Fr-236. . KL-51. This low serial numbered Black Eagle bears X16A, and is broadly margined all the way around. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 2000		1899, $1 Silver Certificate. CGA graded Gem Uncirculated 66. . Fr-236. . KL-51. A beautiful Black Eagle with terrific centering and outstanding eye appeal. Boldly original, as is evidenced by the original embossing that can be seen through the holder. Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $630
Lot 2001		1899, $1 Silver Certificate. RCGS Choice CU 64. . Fr-236. . KL-51. A nice original Black Eagle with good embossing and ample margins for the grade, but with some signs of light handling that limits the grade. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $374
Lot 2002		1923, $1 Silver Certificate. PCGS Very Choice New 64PPQ. . Fr-237. . KL-52. If the margins on the back were slightly better centered, this note would easily make the Gem grade. Fully original and boldly embossed. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $150
Lot 2003		1923, $1 Silver Certificate. PCGS Very Fine 30PPQ. . Fr-237. . KL-52. Original and problem-free. Estimated Value $50 - 60. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $63
Lot 2004		1923, $1 Silver Certificate. PCGS Choice About New 58. . Fr-238. . KL-53. A single off-center fold is present near the right end of the note, otherwise this $1 appears fully Choice New. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $98
Lot 2005		1886, $2 Silver Certificate. PCGS Superb Gem 67PPQ. . Fr-242. . KL-123. A marvelous Hancock Deuce, pedigreed to the J. Whitney Walter Collection, with broad margins, stunning colors, and full, unquestioned originality. High grade 1886 $2 Silver Certificates are occasionally available, but few can match or beat this one in either visual appeal or technical merit. Estimated Value $9,000 - 11,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $9,660
Lot 2006		1891, $2 Silver Certificate. CGA Gem Uncirculated 67. . Fr-245. . KL-126. This beautiful Windom Deuce has broad margins, excellent centering, and the embossing that is evident is proof of its unquestioned originality. There is a light paper wrinkle at the right end in the margin, a flaw which is entirely natural and does not affect the grade. High grade Windoms are not easy to locate, and this is as nice a note as he've seen in any certified holder. Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,900
Lot 2007		1891, $2 Windom 2 digit Silver Certificate. PCGS Gem New 65PPQ. . Fr-245. . KL-126. This stunning low two-digit serial number Windom Deuce displays original embossing, bold colors, and above average eye appeal. If the margins were any broader, an even higher grade might have been in order. Estimated Value $8,500 - 9,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2008		1891, $2 Silver Certificate. RCGS Gem CU 66. . Fr-245. . KL-126. This Windom Deuce appears fully original, with bold embossing evident through the holder. It is well centered and brightly colored, with outstanding eye appeal. A lovely Windom for a high grade type set. Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2009		1896, $2 Silver Certificate. PCGS Superb Gem New 68PPQ. . Fr-248. Words simply do no justice to this Educational Deuce. The visual impact of this pristine example is overpowering even to the casual observer. The centering is flawless, the margins are dead bang even and broad and the beauty of the note is enhanced by its rich colors and bold print quality. High grade examples of any of the Educational series notes are highly valued, especially more so in with a $2 Ed in this elevated grade. This is the finest note of this design type graded thus far by PCGS. With the recent introduction of the Currency Registry Sets, this note is a must for the avid enthusiast or collector who simply must have only the very best. Estimated Value $40,000 - 50,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $36,800
Lot 2010		1896, $2 Silver Certificate. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64EPQ. . Fr-248. . KL-129. This Educational Deuce has broad margins and is held back only by minor signs of handling that likely prevented a higher grade. It is fully original according to the PMG graders, who awarded this note their "EPQ" rating, and the colors and inks are as bold as one would expect from a high grade example. This design type is in constant demand, particularly in high grades. Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2011		1899, $2 Silver Certificate. CGC Premium Gem 68PQ. . Fr-249. . KL-130. This beautiful Agricultural series $2 Silver has boldly embossed paper, and is superbly centered with broad even margins. It appears to be strictly original through the holder, and the eye appeal is indeed spectacular. A lovely high grade note for a type set.This note in such monumental quality is indeed hard to estimate. Our research indicates a Northeast prominent paper money dealer recently had this exact grade listed in thier ad for sale asking $25K which later sold. Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2012		1899, $2 Silver Certificate. CGA Gem Uncirculated 66. . Fr-252. . KL-133. This lovely Silver Deuce has bold embossing and terrific originality that is easily evident through the holder, and the colors are bold and bright. The upper left margin is a trifle tight, otherwise a higher grade might have been assigned. Estimated Value $2,800 - 3,300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,220
Lot 2013		1899, $2 Silver Certificate. PCGS Extremely Fine 40. . Fr-256. . KL-137. An attractive light circulated example with just a few folds that prevent a higher grade. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $633
Lot 2014		1899, $2 Silver Certificate. PCGS Very Good 8. . Fr-256. . KL-137. Agricultural series Deuces are extremely popular in today's market, and affordable examples are becoming more difficult to find. This one is well worn but basically free of any major problems. Estimated Value $225 - 275. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $132

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