Goldberg Coins and Collectibles



Sale 44

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction


World Gold Coins Jamaica-Puerto Rico
 
 
Lot Photo Description Realized
Lot 4078
Jamaica. 100 Dollars, 1976. KM-72. Weight .2265 ounce. Admiral Horatio Nelson. NGC graded Proof 69 Ultra Cameo.
Estimated Value $170 - 190.
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Realized
$196
Lot 4079
Jamaica. 100 Dollars, 1976. Fr-8; KM-72. Weight .2265 ounce. Admiral Horatio Nelson. NGC graded Proof 69 Ultra Cameo.
Estimated Value $140 - 160.
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Realized
$196
Lot 4080
Jamaica. 250 Dollars, 1979. KM-83. 1.20 ounces. Elizabeth II. 10th Anniversary - Investiture of Prince Charles. NGC graded Proof 68 Ultra Cameo.
Estimated Value $900 - 1,000.
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Realized
$1,093
Lot 4081
Jersey. Gold Pattern Five Shillings, 1808. George III. Obverse: Draped laureate bust of king facing right by C.H. Kuchler. Initials C H K on shoulder. Legend reads: GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REX. Reverse: Shield of Jersey. Denomination and date. Weight 46.75 grams. proof struck in .916 (22 carat) gold. Reverse en medalille (upright). UNIQUE. This privately minted 'retro' pattern is one of a series of 12 and was inspired by the work of the numismatist W J Taylor who in the mid 1800s produced a series of coins using Kuchler's spectacular portrait of King George III. Choice Brilliant Proof.

Only one specimen has been struck in gold with the reverse upright.

Struck by INA Limited England in 2007, made of 22 carat gold. Will be listed in the next edition of Colin Bruce, Unusual World Coins, published by Krause. The dies are still in existence and will be made for silver and base metal coins only, then the dies will be canceled.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,300.
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Realized
$2,875
Lot 4082
Jersey. Gold Pattern Five Shillings, 1808. George III. Obverse: Draped laureate bust of king facing right by C.H. Kuchler. Initials C H K on shoulder. Legend reads: GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REX. Reverse: Shield of Jersey. Denomination and date. Weight 46.75 grams. proof struck in .916 (22 carat) gold. Reverse die axis: inverted 180%. UNIQUE. This privately minted 'retro' pattern is one of a series of 12 and was inspired by the work of the numismatist W J Taylor who in the mid 1800s produced a series of coins using Kuchler's spectacular portrait of King George III. Choice Brilliant Proof.

Only one specimen has been struck in gold with the reverse inverted.

Struck by INA Limited England in 2007, made of 22 carat gold. Will be listed in the next edition of Colin Bruce, Unusual World Coins, published by Krause. The dies are still in existence and will be made for silver and base metal coins only, then the dies will be canceled.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,300.
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Lot 4083
South Korea. 25,000 Won, 1987. KM-72. Weight .500 oz. For the 1988 Olympics - Fan Dancing. In original case of issue. Choice Brilliant Proof.
Estimated Value $350 - 375.
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Realized
$426
Lot 4084
Laos. 30,000 Kip, 1999. Similar to KM-72. National arms. Reverse: Rabbit looking back. NGC graded Proof 69 Ultra Cameo.
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
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Realized
$322
Lot 4085
Luxembourg. 20 Francs, 1963. KM-XM2b. Weight .1867 ounce. 100th Anniversary of Luxembourg. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $150 - 175.
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Realized
$207
Lot 4086
Malta. 5 Scudi, 1779. Fr-45; KM-318. Emanuel De Rohan, 1775-1797. Bust right. Reverse: Two shields with crown above. One year type. Lustrous with reddish tone. NGC graded AU-55.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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Realized
$1,035
Lot 4087
Mexico. 8 Escudos, 1829-Mo JM. Fr-64; KM-383.9. Republic. Hand with Liberty cap over book. Reverse: Eagle. Scratch in field. Fine.
Estimated Value $500 - 550.
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Realized
$978
Lot 4088
Mexico. 4 Escudos, 1829-Go MJ. Fr-83; KM-381.4. Republic. Hand with Liberty Cap over book. Reverse: Eagle facing right. Lightly cleaned with a few light obverse scratches. Fine to Very Fine.

This coin was minted at the Guanajuato mint. Guanajuato means in the ancient Tarascan language, "City of Frogs". After Guanajuato was founded in 1554, the Spanish discovered important silver deposits nearby. Machinery to establish a mint was brought in, because it was simpler to bring in the machines than to transport the ore. Later gold coins were minted as well, but in smaller quantities than the silver pieces.
Estimated Value $325 - 375.
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Realized
$460
Lot 4089
Mexico. 8 Escudos, 1833-Do RM/RL. Fr-68; KM-383.3. Republic. Eagle with snake on cactus facing right. Reverse: Hand holding Liberty cap on pole in front of open book of constitution. NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
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Realized
$6,038
Lot 4090
Mexico. 8 Escudos, 1840Go PJ. Fr-72; KM-383.7. Hand with Liberty Cap over book. Reverse: Eagle facing right. Removed from jewelry. About Very Fine.
Estimated Value $550 - 650.
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Realized
$978
Lot 4091
Mexico. Peso, 1892-Mo M. Fr-157; KM-410.5. Republic. NGC graded AU-58.
Estimated Value $100 - 125.
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Realized
$150
Lot 4092
Mexico. Peso, 1896-Mo M. Fr-157; KM-410.5. Eagle. Reverse: Value within wreath. Lightly cleaned. Bold strike. Brilliant Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $175 - 200.
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Realized
$252
Lot 4093
Mexico. Peso, 1902-CN Q. Fr-160; KM-410.2. Eagle. Reverse: Value within wreath. Mintage 2,480 struck. NGC graded MS-62.

This coin was minted at Culiacan. Culiacan is a fairly large city (600,000 population), located in Sinaloa province in northwestern Mexico. It was founded in 1531 by the Spaniard, Nuno Beltran de Guzman. From here, the conquistador Coronado, left to explore the southwestern United States.
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
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Lot 4094
Mexico. 50 Pesos, 1921. Fr-172; KM-481. Centennial of Independence. First year of issue and the rarest date of the series. Lightly cleaned. Almost Uncirculated to Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100.
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Realized
$1,208
Lot 4095
Mexico. Platinum 50 Pesos, 1947. As Fr-172; As KM-481. Platinum. 41.3 grams. Plain edge. Winged Victory. Reverse: Eagle. The so-called Centenario. Only 5 pieces struck at the Mexico City mint sometime in the 1950's, as per Metcalf. All order for him. Very Rare. NGC graded MS-66.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
Ex Edward H. Metcalf Collection.

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Realized
$8,913
Lot 4096
Monaco. 100 Francs, 1901-A. Fr-13; KM-105. Albert, 1889-1922. Head left. Reverse: Crowned arms. Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $750 - 850.
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Realized
$863
Lot 4097
Nepal. Tola (Ashraphi), VS1987 (1930). Fr-26; KM-703.1. Tribhuvana, 1911-1950. Legend and symbols on each side. NGC graded AU-58.
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
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Realized
$334
Lot 4098
Nepal. Mohar, VS1987 (1930). Fr-27; KM-702. Tribhuvana, 1911-1950. Legend and symbols on each side. NGC graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $175 - 200.
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Realized
$288
Lot 4099
Nepal. 1 Ounce- Asarfi, VS2054 (1997). KM-1099. One ounce. Buddha's Birth. Traditional square in circle design. Reverse: Standing figure at center, cameo at right, small figure at left. With original case of issue. NGC graded Proof 69 Ultra Cameo.
Estimated Value $800 - 850.
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Realized
$1,150
Lot 4100
  Nepal. 1/20th, 1/10th and 1/4 Oz- Asarfi, 1997. KM-1096-1098. Weight .400 Ounce total. Buddha's Birth. With original case of issue. Lot of 3 coins. Choice Brilliant Proof.
Estimated Value $275 - 325.
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Realized
$368
Lot 4101
Nepal. ½ Ounce - Asarfi, VS2055 (1998). KM-1124. Weight .5000 ounce. Traditional square in circle design. Reverse: Lord Buddha, Ashoka pillar. With original case of issue. NGC graded Proof 69 Ultra Cameo.
Estimated Value $400 - 450.
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Realized
$633
Lot 4102
Nepal. ½ Ounce - Asarfi, VS2055 (1998). KM-1124. Weight .5000 ounce. Traditional square in circle design. Reverse: Lord Buddha, Ashoka pillar. With original case of issue. NGC graded Proof 69 Ultra Cameo.
Estimated Value $400 - 450.
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Realized
$748
Lot 4103
Netherlands - Utrecht. Ducat, 1729. Fr-285; KM-C-F25. Knight standing. Reverse: Tablet with legend. Slight double striking on obverse. NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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Realized
$633
Lot 4104
Netherlands - West Friesland. Ducat, 1729. Fr-295; KM-93. Late type. Knight standing. Reverse: Tablet with legend. Brilliant mint fresh fields. NGC graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $350 - 400.
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Realized
$776
Lot 4105
Netherlands. Friendship Ducat, 1743. 3.4 grams. 23 mm. Two figures greeting. Reverse: Legend. Slight wave in flan. Lustrous. Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $400 - 450.
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Realized
$472
Lot 4106
  Netherlands. 10 Gulden's 1877 and 1911. KM-106, 149. Lot of 2 coins. Almost Uncirculated to Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $250 - 275.
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Realized
$345
Lot 4107
Netherlands Colonies - Netherlands Antilles. 200 Gulden, 1976. Fr-1; KM-16. Weight .2300 ounce. U.S. Bicentennial. Juliana right. Reverse: The Andrea Doria. NGC graded Proof 68 Ultra Cameo.
Estimated Value $150 - 175.
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Realized
$207
Lot 4108
Panama. Platinum 150 Balboas, 1976. KM-43. Weight .2987 oz. 150th Anniversary - Pan-American Congress. In original holder. Choice Brilliant Proof.
Estimated Value $400 - 450.
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Realized
$506
Lot 4109
Panama. 500 Balboas, 1979. Fr-7; KM-62. National arms. Reverse: Jaguar. Mintage of 1,657 pieces. NGC graded Proof 69 Ultra Cameo.
Estimated Value $900 - 1,000.
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Realized
$1,075
Lot 4110
Panama. 100 Balboas, 1983. KM-95. Pre-Columbian Art - Cocle Style Birds. Mintage 1,308 pieces. NGC graded Proof 67 Ultra Cameo.
Estimated Value $140 - 160.
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Realized
$156
Lot 4111
Peru. Cob 8 Escudos, 1705-H (Lima). Fr-7; KM-38.1. Philip V, 1700-1746. Crowned Pillars and date. Reverse: Jerusalem, lions and castles in quarters. NGC graded AU-58.
Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000.
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Realized
$16,675
Lot 4112
Peru. Cob 4 Escudos Struck with Reverse 8 Escudo Die, 1750-R (Lima). Fr-13; KM-A47. Ferdinand VI, 1746-1759. Pillars and date. Reverse: Cross of Jerusalem, lions and castles in quarters. Very Rare. NGC graded MS-61.
Estimated Value $8,000 - 10,000.
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Realized
$8,338
Lot 4113
Peru. 8 Escudos, 1807-JP (Lima). Fr-40; KM-101. Charles IV. Bust right. Reverse: Crowned arms. Sea salvaged with problems. Obverse flaws and lamination marks. Sharpness of, Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $550 - 600.
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Realized
$870
Lot 4114
Peru. 4 Escudos, 1812-JP (Lima). Fr-51; KM-122. Ferdinand VII. Small laureate draped bust right. Reverse: Crowned Hapsburg arms within chain of the Order of the Golden Fleece. Minor mark in obverse field. Two year type. Rare. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
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Realized
$3,680
Lot 4115
Peru. 8 Escudos, 1829/8 JM (Lima). Fr-62; KM-148.1. Republic. Liberty standing holding shield and pole. Reverse: Arms. Cleaned. Extremely Fine.

The standing female pictured here is believed to be the Greek goddess, Pallas Athena. She was portrayed as the goddess of Wisdom, as well as a warrior. Her ability as a counsellor and fighter would be a strong combination for a struggling state such as Peru in 1829.
Estimated Value $600 - 700.
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Realized
$1,320
Lot 4116
Peru. 2 Escudos, 1829-JM (Lima). Fr-65; KM-149.1. Republic. Liberty standing holding shield and pole. Reverse: Arms. Obverse striking flaws. NGC graded AU-55.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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Realized
$381
Lot 4117
Peru - South Peru. 8 Escudos, 1837-BA (Cuzco). Fr-91; KM-167. Cuzco Federation. Radiant sunface with stars and flags. Reverse: A castle, ship, volcano and cornucopia in wreath. Natural small lamination mark to the right of the sun face. Lightly cleaned. Fully lustrous and prooflike. Rare in this condition. Almost Uncirculated to Uncirculated.

Cuzco, located in southeastern Peru, is a city today of 300,000 people. It is far better known as the capital of the ancient Incan Empire. Located at 11,500 feet, it has one of the highest elevations of any important city in the world.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
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Realized
$5,463
Lot 4118
Peru. 5 Soles, 1910. Fr-76; KM-Tn2. Token issue. Arms. Reverse: Motto. NGC graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $175 - 225.
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Lot 4119
Peru. 5 Soles, 1910. Fr-76; KM-Tn2. Token issue. Arms. Reverse: Motto. NGC graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $175 - 225.
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Lot 4120
  Peru. 1/5 and 1 Libra, 1929. KM-210 and 207. Mintages of 8,971 for the 1/5 Libra and 3,119 for the 1 Libra. Lot of 2 coins. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
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Realized
$264
Lot 4121
Peru. 50 Soles, 1965. KM-242. Weight .6772 oz. 400th Anniversary of Lima Mint. NGC graded MS-65.
Estimated Value $500 - 550.
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Lot 4122
Peru. Sol, 1976. KM-269. Weight .6772 oz. 150th Anniversary - Battle of Ayaucho. NGC graded MS-65.
Estimated Value $450 - 500.
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Realized
$598
Lot 4123
Peru. 1 Nuevo Sol (1/2 Ounce), 1994. Fr-103; KM-312. Mintage 100 struck. Brilliant Proof.
Estimated Value $600 - 700.
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Lot 4124
Spanish Colonies - Philippines. Peso, 1862/1. Fr-3; KM-142. Isabel II. Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $100 - 125.
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Realized
$155
Lot 4125
Philippines. 1500 Piso, 1981. KM-234.2879 ounce. Mintage 1,000 struck. John Paul II Visit. NGC graded Proof 68 Ultra Cameo.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
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Realized
$720
Lot 4126
Philippines. 2500 Piso, 1994. KM-266; Fr-17. Pope John Paul II. Reverse: Arms. On visit of Pope John Paul II. NGC graded Proof 69 Cameo.
Estimated Value $350 - 400.
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Realized
$495
Lot 4127
Poland. 50 Zlotych, 1829-FH. Fr-109; KM-C119; Bitkin First Ed-923. Nicholas I of Russia. Laureate bust of Alexander I right. Reverse: Value and date in wreath. Several scratches and handling marks. Ex-jewelry. Mintage of only 238 pieces. Rare. About Very Fine.

The history of Poland during the 18th and 19th centuries was generally one of partition and destruction of the nation. After Napoleon's defeat, the Congress of Vienna made this destruction official by granting the rule of Poland to Russia. Yet Russia produced very few gold coins making this an important rarity.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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Realized
$7,475



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