Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 44

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Legal Tender Notes - Large

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 3401		1862, $1 United States Note. . Fr-16. . KL-3. An absolutely splendid "Green Back" with vibrant colors thourghout. Doubley desirable as this is a Radar note with serial # 72327. Crisp Uncirculated. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,530
Lot 3402		1862, $1 United States Note. . Fr-17a. . KL-2. CGA graded Choice Uncirculated 64. All early U.S. Notes are in strong demand from paper money buyers. This handsome note has nice green overprint and a red seal with red serial numbers. The corners aren't quite sharply pointed, but the margins are complete and there is a nice absence of the usual counting smudge at upper right. The portrait is that of Salmon P. Chase, Secretary of the Treasury under Abraham Lincoln. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,955
Lot 3403		1875, $1 United States Note. . Fr-26. . KL-13. PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65, Exceptional Paper Quality. A fancy ornamental frame at right around ONE DOLLAR is the most notable difference of the 1875 Series of Legal Tender ones from those that follow (1880 and 1917 series). Like many of the other notes in this fine consignment, the paper is fresh and white, crispness complete. The colors are vivid red against the black and white front, with deep rich saturated green for the reverse. The photographs captures this nicely, but first-hand viewing still is best! Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,220
Lot 3404		1878, $1 United States Note. . Fr-27. . KL-14. PMG graded About Uncirculated 53 Net. Bottom left corner restored. The "restoration" is virtually undetectable. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 3405		1880, $1 United States Note. Serial Number ZI plate position A. . Fr-28. . KL-15. PMG graded Choice Fine 15. This is the very first note of the design! The numbering system started with the letter Z and this was the top positioned note. It is estimated that fewer than one hundred #1 Type Notes are in existence today with many more #1 Nationals known. The reason being that the #1 Nationals were saved by proud bankers but the poor government officials saved very few. A unique find! The 1880 Aces with the large brown seal have always been a sought-after Type. This particular note, with its superior colors and unique status should likely prove to be a major hit with bidders. Estimated Value $20,000 - 24,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3406		1880, $1 United States Note. . Fr-30. . KL-17. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 A large seal replaces the floral ornament at right on the 1880 Series of notes, serial numbers are red. A very choice example with bright colors. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 3407		1880, $1 United States Note. . Fr-30. . KL-17. Beautiful large red seal with red serial numbers. A Choice Crisp Uncirculated note. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,323
Lot 3408		1880, $1 United States Note. Cut Sheet of 4. . Fr-34. . KL-21. Each note is PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64. Lot of 4 notes. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $8,050
Lot 3409		1917, $1 United States Note. . Fr-37. . KL-24. PMG Choice About Uncirculated 58, Exceptional Paper Quality. Estimated Value $130 - 140. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $253
Lot 3410		1917, $1 United States Note. . Fr-39. . KL-27. MS -62. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $219
Lot 3411		1917, $1 United States Note. . Fr-39. . KL-27. Crisp Uncirculated 60 or better. Nice bright colors. Estimated Value $175 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 3412		1923, $1 United States Note. Cut Sheet of 4. . Fr-40. . KL-28. Consecutively numbered of coarse and CGA graded 64, 65, 65 and 64 rrespectively. Bright, crisp, original, and most of all, a beautiful set. Lot of 4 notes. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,255
Lot 3413		1923, $1 United States Note. . Fr-40. . KL-28. PCGS graded Choice CU 64. A very choice example of this desirable Red Seal note. (In July 1873, the United States Treasury Department decided that the term United States notes would replace "legal tender notes" as the official designation for large-size notes.). Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $748
Lot 3414		1862, $2 United States Note. . Fr-41. . KL-100. CGA graded Gem Uncirculated 67. This 1862 Hamilton Deuce has exceptional color, we are almost tempted to say "perfect color", which is true of both the paper and the inks. The centering is better than average for the issue on both sides, including complete margins, and the note has few peers in terms of visual impact. A specimen of currency that has earned its CGA Superb Gem quality grade. Alexander Hamilton's visage appears on numerous American bank notes since he was first honored by a spot on the $5 federal Demand Notes of 1861. In the instance of this $2 we are presented with one of the profile portraits of the first Secretary of the Treasury. Unlike many of his other appearances, this appears to be a youthful rendition. Something else perhaps worth mentioning concerns the circular 1-2-3 device to the right of his bust. The 2 has been highlighted. The same highlighting can be seen on the 1 of the $1 note of this series. Why, then, the 3? Was the Treasury anticipating a $3 bill. And if so, why did nothing ever come of it? This is one of those tantalizing mysteries for which an explanation may never be forthcoming. Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $8,338
Lot 3415		1862, $2 United States Note. . Fr-41. . KL-100. RCGS graded Gem Crisp Uncirculated 65 PQ. This historic 1862 Hamilton Deuce has perfect color of both the paper and inks. The centering is top-notch for the issue on both sides, as well, a great benefit to the collector, while the note exceeds most others of its grade class in terms of eye appeal. A special note that leads us to agree 100% as to its lofty grade. Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3416		1917, $2 United States Note. . Fr-57. . KL-117. Crisp Uncirculated. Estimated Value $150 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $300
Lot 3417		1917, $2 United States Note. . Fr-58. . KL-118. PMG Very Fine 30. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $192
Lot 3418		1917, $2 United States Note. . Fr-59. . KL-119. Fine 15. Estimated Value $90 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $132
Lot 3419		1917, $2 United States Note. . Fr-60. . KL-120. Crisp Uncirculated. Estimated Value $150 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $311
Lot 3420		1862, $5 United States Note. . Fr-61a. . KL-190. PMG Choice About Uncirculated 58, Exceptional Paper Quality, Great Color. Always in demand as our first Legal Tender Issue with the First Obligation printed on the reverse. An outstanding example that the grading service accurately described with "Great Color" designation. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,530
Lot 3421		1863, $5 United States Note. . Fr-63b. CGA graded Extremely Fine 45 Original crispness still retained in the paper of this well made, carefully preserved early Legal Tender note, the historic Civil War period "greenback." Estimated Value $600 - 700. Georgia Peach Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,093
Lot 3422		1875, $5 United States Note. . Fr-67. . KL-197. PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 Exceptional Paper Quality. Desirable early Woodchopper note of the first design for 1875 in which the Treasury seal is small red with rays. Signatures of Allison and New. Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,588
Lot 3423		1878, $5 United States Note. . Fr-69. . KL-199. PCGS graded Gem New 66 PPQ. A gorgeous early "Woodchopper" of exceptional quality! The woodchopper Type had a long life from 1869 until 1928. Various series dates were produced, with this 1875 dated specimen featuring a head of Andrew Jackson, seventh President of the United States, 1829-1837, from a painting by Thomas Sully, engraved by Alfred Sealey. At the center, the Pioneer Family, as it is also called, was engraved by Henry Gugler. A large red floral ornament around WASHINGTON D.C., seal at left. Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,990
Lot 3424		1880, $5 United States Note. . Fr-70. . KL-200. CGC graded Choice Uncirculated 64 PQ. This is the rarest of all "Wood-Chopper" notes with the signature combination of Scofield and Gilfillan. Beautiful large brown seal and bright red serial numbers. Only 27 reported examples . Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,025
Lot 3425		1907, $5 United States Note. . Fr-88. . KL-218. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65, Exceptional Paper Quality. A better signature combination with Teehee/Burke. An outstanding gem note. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,139
Lot 3426		1907, $5 United States Note. . Fr-90. . KL-220. Very Fine 25. Estimated Value $170 - 190. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $230
Lot 3427		1907, $5 United States Note. . Fr-91. . KL-221. Crisp Uncirculated. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 3428		1869, $10 United States Note. Misalignment Error. . Fr-96. . KL-362. PMG graded Gem Uncirculated 65 Exceptional Paper Quality. Minor Misalignment of back plate. A magnificent rainbow "Jackass" ten! Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $9,488
Lot 3429		1880, $10 United States Note. . Fr-103. . KL-369. Choice CU 64 PQ. A gorgeous example of this popular type and a scarcer signature combination. Estimated Value $2,700 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3430		1880, $10 United States Note. . Fr-103. . KL-369. RCGS graded Extremely Fine 40. Large red seal (plain border) and blue serial numbers. The small "jackass eagle" at the bottom between the signatures. Vignette at right is Pocahontas being presented to England's royal court. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,093
Lot 3431		1880, $10 United States Note. . Fr-107. . KL-373. PCGS graded Gem New 66 PPQ. Nice full margins on all sides with the red spiked shield vivid against the blue serial numbers. Signatures are of Rosecrans and Huston. The small eagle at bottom center is known as the "jackass" eagle. Hence, this $10 type is known as the Jackass Note. (American collectors are so inventive.). Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3432		1880, $10 United States Note. . Fr-113. . KL-379. PMG graded Choice Very Fine 35. Has the look of a much higher grade note. Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 3433		1901, $10 United States Note. . Fr-119. . KL-385. PMG Extremely Fine 40. A very pleasing example of the always popular Bison $10 that has the look of a higher grade note. Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,588
Lot 3434		1901, $10 United States Note. . Fr-121. . KL-387. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 63 Exceptional Paper Quality. Mule. John Burke Back Plate #333. A truly beautiful note with bright colors and excellent embossing throughout. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,210
Lot 3435		1901, $10 United States Note. . Fr-121. . KL-387. PMG graded About Uncirculated 55 Mule. John Burke Back Plate #333 The red seals and numbers against a black bison and vignetts of Lewis & Clark make excellent contrast with the stark white background. A very high grade example that looks strictly "CU". Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,140
Lot 3436		1901, $10 United States Note. . Fr-121. . KL-387. Very Good to Fine condition. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $719
Lot 3437		1901, $10 United States Note. . Fr-122. . KL-388. CGC graded Superb Gem 66 PQ. Also noted on the certification "Deep punch through embossing, excellent original paper quality, vibrant colors!. We agree with all of the accolades! The bison between the explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark is Black Diamond, a beast who differs from the bison on the Indian head nickels known as Pablo, though many have confused them as being one and the same. Estimated Value $12,000 - 14,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3438		1901, $10 United States Note. . Fr-122. . KL-388. CGC graded Choice Uncirculated 64 PQ. CGC also notes "Best embossing ever seen on Bison! Vibrant colors and paper quality is excellent!" Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3439		1875, $20 United States Note. . Fr-129. . KL-528. PCGS graded Very Choice New 64 PPQ. Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3440		1880, $20 United States Note. . Fr-136. . KL-535. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65, Exceptional Paper Quality. A gorgeous specimen featuring large red spiked shield and blue serial numbers. Rosecrans and Hyatt signatures. Fresh white paper gives a lift for the brilliant colors on both sides, with gem-level indicators everyplace one cares to examine it. The Legal Tender (or U.S. Note) type harkens back to the 1862-63 Civil War era as the first "greenbacks." Following restoration of gold money in circulation in 1879, the government passed a law to limit the amount of Legal Tender notes in circulation to a set amount. This amount is still the law today, more than 120 years later (although you will rarely if ever see any of the modern Red Seal Legal Tender notes in circulation, most are held by the Federal Reserve system). An historic offering of this popular Type. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,520
Lot 3441		1862, $100 United States Note FACE PROOF and BACK PROOF. . Fr-165. . KL-784. A Specimen Pair! Described and graded by PMG as follows: Fr. 165 Chittenden/Spinner $100.00 1862 Legal Tender Face Proof, Choice Uncirculated 63, Punch Cancelled. Together with: Hessler 1121 India Paper on Card $100.00 1862 Legal Tender Back Design Proof, Choice Uncirculated Exceptional Paper Quality. Extremely Rare and the first of such we can remember handling. The $100 denomination of this series has a large American eagle as its front motif. This was the first note to feature the American eagle. The back uses the Second Obligation wording. Legal Tender notes, or as they are equally described, United States Notes, were spun out of the monetary crisis that developed at the start of the War of the Rebellion. (According to the Dept. of War, the official records refer to the American Civil War as "The War of the Rebellion".) This specimen has punch cancels through the two printed signatures of Chittenden and Spinner, as mentioned, and is on fresh India paper card stock. Lot of 2 notes. Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $8,050
Lot 3442		1880, $100 United States Note. . Fr-181. . KL-800. RCGS graded Very Fine 25. A major type note and always in great demand, for obvious reasons, early collectors concentrated on smaller denomination large size bills. Only a handful of hundreds of this issue of 1880 avoided redemption and destruction. A handsome example. Estimated Value $17,000 - 20,000. A comparable Very Fine specimen at Lyn Knight's Nov. 9, 2007 sale realized $25,300. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold