Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 48

Pre-Long Beach Coin Auction

Indian Head Cents

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 681		1860 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded Proof 65. Only 1,000 proofs minted. Nicely toned and well struck. A visually appealing Gem Proof with moderate mirrors and exceptional eye appeal. The surfaces are free of any contact marks though there is a faint lint line at the lips. The coin exhibits a beautiful light golden tone. The first year of the series featuring Liberty in a Native American headdress paired with the new reverse featuring a wreath of oak with a sprig of olive and three arrows knotted at the base with a ribbon. The federal shield of the Union is included above the wreath. This design is continued until the end of the series, with minor modifications along the way. Pop 11; 10 finer at NGC (PCGS # 2253) . Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,185
Lot 682		1863 DDR FS 006.46. NGC graded MS-61. Eagle Eye Photo Certificate. Lustrous with attractive light toning. An interesting error made at the time the working die was hubbed. Very scarce. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $374
Lot 683		1864 Indian Head Cent. Bronze. PCGS graded Proof 66 Red & Brown with/Eagle Eye Photo Cert. A glowing deep-red color is emitted from undisturbed original surfaces on this early Gem. A solidly graded, premium quality 1864 Bronze cent, this coin displays impressive striking definition for an early Proof from the Civil War years. Which is to say that the strike is full, including the key feathers and leaves which sometimes display weak areas. A mere 150+ minted. Pop 14; 1 finer in 67 (PCGS # 2277) . Estimated Value $3,500 - 3,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,025
Lot 684		1864 Indian Head Cent. Bronze. PCGS graded MS-65 Red. The otherwise coppery-orange luster deepens to beautiful fiery colors in several areas Struck with preciseness only now and then found on an Indian cent of the 1864 vintage (often this issue was made from worn dies). Pop 110; 32 finer with 31 in 66, 1 in 67 (PCGS # 2078) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 685		1864 Indian Head Cent. Bronze, with "L". PCGS graded MS-64 Red S-3. The mint launched a new obverse for the Indian Cent in 1864 that would continue in use through 1886. Snow (1992) estimates that only 5 million coins of this new hub type were produced, an insubstantial total when compared to his estimate of 34 million examples for the 1864 Bronze No L variety. While many 1864-L examples tend to have streaks over one or both sides from improper alloying, the present example is delightfully free of the streaking usually found. Bright coppery-golden surfaces and remarkably clean. The razor sharp strike is noteworthy for this sometimes uncaringly produced type. Pop 46; 38 finer; 35 in 65; 3 in 66 (PCGS # 2081) . Estimated Value $1,800 - 1,900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 686		1868 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-65 Red & Brown. About half the mint red remains. Pop 96; 14 finer in 66 (PCGS # 2092) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $748
Lot 687		1869 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-65 Red S-3, with/Eagle Eye Photo Cert. Old holder. A copper red specimen glowing with original mint bloom whose fiery surface displays the cartwheel look of a freshly minted coin. That being the case, this date is also difficult to find fully struck. The present 1869 cent retains bold detail to the word LIBERTY as well as the feather ends, ribbon with its diamond pattern, and all leaves on the wreath. Clearly, the coin resulted from a strictly above-average strike. Pop 8; 2 finer in 66. (PCGS # 2095) . Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 688		1871 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-65 Red & Brown. This is a shimmering, original colored Indian cent, a bold business strike that is impressive for the series and both sides are typically smooth, glowingly lustrous for the grade. Pop 81; 6 finer in 66. (PCGS # 2101) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 689		1872 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-64 Red with/Eagle Eye Photo Cert. Fabulous quality and overall surfaces for the conservative MS64 grade. The coin has blazing deep red mint luster and is virtually abrasion-free. A munificent strike, as well as freedom from clash marks or weak areas typical for this 1872 issue where insufficient die pressure occurs all too often. And that is why this is a coin to jump at before it's sale is history. Pop 16; 4 finer in 65. (PCGS # 2104) . Estimated Value $11,000 - 12,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 690		1872 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-65 Red & Brown w/Eagle Eye Photo Cert. First generation holder. Fully original with warm cherry-red color blending almost invisibly into lovely golden brown. This is a well-struck example of the scarce 1872 issue with good details. It has no bothersome abrasions or points of wear. Pop 71; 5 finer in 66. (PCGS # 2104) . Estimated Value $3,200 - 3,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,335
Lot 691		1873 Indian Head Cent. Open 3. NGC graded MS-65 Red & Brown. Uniform reddish brown. Pop 22; 6 finer in 66 (PCGS # 2107) . Estimated Value $800 - 850. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $978
Lot 692		1875 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded Proof 65 Red with/Eagle Eye Photo Cert. A pleasant gem example swooning with warm copper luster. A great deal of discussion also surrounds an Indian cent's strike. This marvelous 1875 has excellent detail with no sign of weakness to the feathers or the wreath and shield, areas where the dies sometimes failed to impart a strong impression, even on the otherwise carefully made Proofs. 700 minted. Pop 7; None finer at NGC. (PCGS # 2313) . Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,250. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 693		1876 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. A blazing fiery red beauty with intense luster, a sharp strike, and visual appeal commensurate with the grade. It is interesting to see, as well, that it is only lightly flyspecked, a definitely plus in a field where carbon spotting occurs. Pop 56; 48 finer. (PCGS # 2126) . Estimated Value $800 - 850. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $920
Lot 694		1877 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded Good-6 Brown. A nice brown example of this popular key date with average marks from circulation. Low mintage (PCGS # 2128) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $776
Lot 695		1881 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded Proof 66 Red Cameo. A pleasant gem Proof example swooning with warm copper luster. A great deal of discussion also surrounds a coin's strike, and it really matters on the Proofs. This has excellent detail with no sign of weakness to the Indian's headdress or to the wreath and shield. Everything razor-sharp. Only 3,575 Proofs struck. Pop 3; None finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 82332) . Estimated Value $3,900 - 4,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,370
Lot 696		1881 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded Proof 66 Red & Brown. Lovely magenta and lilac colors. A total of 3575 proofs were struck. Pop 37; 6 finer with 5 in 67, 1 in 68. Estimated Value $850 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 697		1882 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded Proof 66 Brown. Spectacular toning exhibiting shades of magenta, lilac and blue iridescence. One for the record books; something with which to amaze your numismatic peers and associates. Only 3,100 Proofs struck. Pop 27; 5 finer in 67 (PCGS # 2333) . Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,990
Lot 698		1883 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded Proof 66 Red & Brown. Wonderful green, brown, and golden colors. A glittery Gem and one of only 6,609 pieces minted. Pop 32; 5 finer, 1 in 66 star, 4 in 67 (PCGS # 2337) . Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,898
Lot 699		1884 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded Proof 66 Red with/Eagle Eye Photo Cert. First generation holder The otherwise deep coppery red color warms to crimson-red shades of iridescence in areas. This is a strongly struck example, typical of the carefully made Proofs of the 1880s, with needle-sharp detail to all the important high points. 3,942 Proofs struck. Pop 31; 10 finer in 67. (PCGS # 2341) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 700		1888 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-65 Red & Brown. Over half mint red still intact. Pop 64;; 7 finer in 66 (PCGS # 2167) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $575
Lot 701		1892 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded Proof 66 Red. Fiery red colors. A well struck, immaculately preserved, and lustrous Gem that has lovely color. Extra crisp detail on all relief portions as well, this being a first-rate example in its '66 grade. A total of 2745 Proofs were struck. Pop 12; 2 finer in 67 (PCGS # 2365) . Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 702		1900 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded Proof 66 Red & Brown. Lovely blue and lilac toning. A glistening Gem Proof, one of 2,262 pieces struck. Pop 20; 2 finer in 67. (PCGS # 2388) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $661
Lot 703		1900 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red Cameo. Two faint spots after STATES away from a strickly 65 or better grade. Only 2,262 proofs struck. Pop 2; 3 finer in 65, 2 in 67 (PCGS # 82389) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,725
Lot 704		1907 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded Proof 66 Red with/Eagle Eye Photo Cert. Only 1,475 Proofs struck. Given the 1907 date, one might be forgiven for believing this to be a common issue. Far from it, full mint red examples in Proof, especially at the level we find here, are few and far between. The PCGS census clarifies things: Pop 15; 1 finer in 67. (PCGS # 2410) . Estimated Value $4,500 - 4,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 705		1909-S Indian Head Cent. NGC graded Fine-15 Brown. Even wear with most of the letters in LIBERTY readable. Low mintage date (PCGS # 2239) . Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $489
Lot 706		1909-S Indian Head Cent. Sharpness of VF-20. Cleaned (PCGS # 2239) . Estimated Value $375 - 400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $443
Lot 707		1857-1909-S Complete Set. Lacking only the 1869/69 and 1886 Type 1 varities. The key dates grade as follows: 1864-L Fair, 1872 EF-40, 1873 EF-45, 1876 EF-40, 1877 Good-4, 1909-S EF-40. A nice sprinkling of AU to Unc. coins are included. A lovely set and housed in a deluxe Dansco album. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,400. View details	Realized $3,565