Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 5

The Dr. Jon Kardatzke Coin Collection, Parts 2 and 3

Patterns

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1054		1855 Pattern Large Cent, J-168, rarity 4, bronze, plain edge. PCGS graded Proof 58 Original. Pollock-193, AW-200. Dark chocolate brown in color with a scrape and a ding above the date. Large eagle on the obverse surrounded by 13 stars, ONE CENT in larger, thicker letters on the reverse, with a laurel wreath. Perhaps the minor marks account for the grade, otherwise pretty much as issued aside from the natural color. Scarce. With an old envelope which has AW-200 on it, and the cost of $42, from the Madison Collection. View details	Unsold
Lot 1055		1855 Pattern Large Cent, J-168, rarity 4, bronze, plain edge. AU-55. Pollock-193, AW-197 and 200. The obverse features a large flying eagle design surrounded by 13 stars with the date below, the reverse with ONE CENT at the center, surrounded by a circular wreath, and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the perimeter. Mottled brown color and with light wear on the upper devices. This one must have circulated briefly. From the Madison Collection. View details	Realized $863
Lot 1056		1855 Pattern Large Cent, J-168, rarity 5, bronze, plain edge. Sharpness of AU-50. Pollock-193, AW-200. There are some unfortunate reverse scratches hidden under the toning. Nicely toned and otherwise well preserved. Always popular for the large eagle obverse. View details	Realized $661
Lot 1057		1855 Pattern Large Cent, J-170, rarity 6, copper and nickel, plain edge. Proof 60. Pollock-195, AW-195 and 199. Large, flying eagle on the obverse with 13 stars surrounding, date below, the reverse with ONE CENT at the center, a delicate laurel wreath and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around. Some weakness in the strike, as the mint had trouble using nickel as an alloy, it was much harder than usual planchets of copper, silver or gold. Thus, weakness is noted on some of the stars and the eagle's wing tips. Struck from sharply clashed dies. From Empire Coin Company of Johnson City, NY, at a cost of $30, then to the Madison Collection. View details	Unsold
Lot 1058		Scarce 1856 Pattern Flying Eagle Cent, Judd-184. PCGS graded Proof 63. Regular dies of the Flying Eagle Cent on the obverse, the reverse with an oak wreath with a large, broad shield at the top. Thought to have been extremely rare by Judd, more have turned up and the rating has been reduced to Rarity-6 today. A glass notes some minor hairlines and a couple of small planchet flakes on the upper obverse in the field. View details	Realized $5,175
Lot 1059		1858 Pattern Cent, J-191, rarity 5, copper-nickel, plain edge. PCGS graded Proof 63. Pollock-233, not listed in AW. The obverse has a large flying eagle with small letters, the reverse is the regular 1859 reverse seen on Indian cents. Milky toning on both sides over mirror fields. One minor planchet flake above the date. Purchased from Empire Coin Company, at a cost of $145, then to the Madison Collection. View details	Unsold
Lot 1060		1858 Pattern Flying Eagle Cent, J-193, rarity 5, copper-nickel, plain edge. Proof 64. Pollock-236, AW-253. This is the regular flying eagle obverse die, paired with a reverse which is similar to that adopted in 1859 for the Indian cent, but with a broad shield at the top. Delightful rose and pink hues on both sides, and nearly a gem, save for some light hairlines in the fields. Worth a look as the color and surfaces are really choice. From the Madison Collection. View details	Unsold
Lot 1061		1858 Pattern Cent, J-204, rarity 5, copper-nickel, plain edge. Proof 64. Pollock 248, AW-257. A near gem example of the skinny eagle design, with the oak leaf reverse with broad shield at the top. Thought to have been designed by Anthony C. Pacquet as the letters are tall and thin, with the awkward eagle found on many of his other designs. Rosy-pink copper color on both sides, and well centered and struck on a thick planchet. Minor hairlines are the only detriment, free of the usual heavy spotting often seen on these. From the Madison Collection. View details	Unsold
Lot 1062		1858 Pattern Flying Eagle Cent, J-204, rarity 5, copper-nickel, plain edge. PCGS graded Proof 61. Pollock-248, AW-257. This is an example of the famous "skinny eagle" thought to have been designed by A. C. Paquet. Beautiful color and toning, but the surfaces have moderate tick marks accounting for the grade. This coin has "gem" color and eye appeal, but will be priced far less due to the grade. From the Madison Collection. View details	Realized $1,265
Lot 1063		1858 Pattern Cent, J-208, rarity 4, copper-nickel, plain edge. Proof 64. Pollock-253, AW-264. Nearly a gem with most of the original mint color present, lightly toned around the periphery. There are a couple of very minor spots on the extreme edge of both sides, probably mounted in an album for many years. A glass fails to locate more than minute signs of contact. With the design elements as adopted in 1859, a proud Indian headdress on Liberty on the obverse, with the delicate wreath (no shield above), and ONE CENT at the center. From the Madison collection. View details	Unsold
Lot 1064		1859 Pattern Cent, J-228, copper-nickel, plain edge. PCGS graded MS-65. Pollock-272, AW-312. One of the most common pattern coins, PCGS has graded a total of 49 in this grade, with just 8 graded higher. This transitional coin has the shield at the top of the wreath on the reverse, with the normal obverse as adopted. One streak of toning on the right side of the obverse, otherwise pretty much as struck. Perfect for the Indian or pattern specialist. View details	Realized $1,380
Lot 1065		1859 Pattern Half Dollar, J-240, rarity 5, copper, reeded edge. PCGS graded Proof 64 Brown. Pollock-296, AW-296. A delight to behold with mahogany color on both sides with hints of original red beneath. Superbly struck by the dies, although we note that the upper left leaf of corn is detached from die polishing. This is the popular Longacre design with the head of Liberty crowned with a wreath of oak and vine leaves, with a ribbon inscribed LIBERTY around her neck. Reverse with 1/2 DOLLAR within "cereal wreath" composed of cotton, tobacco, sugar cane, corn, wheat and oak leaves. Always popular with collectors, to find a coin like this with unmolested surfaces is a delight, further enhanced by a great pedigree. From Numismatic Funding Corporation as a "Choice Proof" at a cost of $810 decades ago, then to the Madison Collection. View details	Unsold
Lot 1066		1863 Pattern Two Cent, J-305, rarity 4, copper or bronze, plain edge. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red and brown. Pollock-370, AW-405. Popular obverse of bust of Washington facing right with the motto GOD OUR COUNTRY around and the date 1863 below. The reverse has the denomination 2 CENTS within wreath of wheat, with the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around. Lovely mellowed copper red color throughout and boldly struck. One old spot is noted on the R of COUNTRY. From Empire Coin Company at a cost of $115 to the Lenox R. Lohr Collection, then to the Madison Collection. View details	Unsold
Lot 1067		1866 Pattern Cent, J-456, rarity 6+, copper-nickel, plain edge. PCGS graded Proof 63. Pollock-530, AW-597. Regular dies trial piece, but struck in the old style copper-nickel composition rather than the new copper planchet. One minor spot on the F of OF has been scraped away. Only 6 have been graded, none of which are full gems in 65 or better. Choice mint frost on both sides, and fully lustrous, with even color starting to form. From Numismatic Funding Corporation at a cost of $800, then to the Madison Collection. View details	Unsold
Lot 1068		1866 Pattern Nickel, J-470, rarity 6, nickel, plain edge. PCGS graded Proof 65. Pollock-562, AW-548. Lightly toned on the obverse, with hazy nickel yellow. Popular design with Washington on the obverse, with a busy, detailed wreath on the reverse, with a short 5 at the center. The second 6 of the date is larger than the first. Problem free and a true gem. One of 4 so graded by PCGS, with 2 graded higher. From Bowers Coin Company, Birmingham NY, at a cost of $97.50, then to the Madison Collection. View details	Unsold
Lot 1069		1868 Pattern Cent, J-608, rarity 4, nickel, plain edge. Proof 64. Pollock-673, AW-700. The obverse design is that of the three cent nickel, but smaller to accommodate the tiny planchet used to strike these, the reverse is a simple design with a large 1 at the center, surrounded by a wreath. Nicely preserved, with clean mirror fields and frosty devices. Minor flyspecks as usual and untoned save for a delicate streak on Liberty. Scarce in this state of preservation. From Empire Coin Company at a cost of $45, then to the Madison Collection. View details	Realized $1,610
Lot 1070		1868 Pattern $5, J-659, rarity 6+, aluminum, plain edge. PCGS graded Proof 63 Premium quality. Pollock-732, AW-655. Designed by Anthony C. Pacquet for an international five dollar piece. The obverse consists of a head of Liberty, hair bound with ribbon on which is a star and the word LIBERTY, incused. On the reverse the center has 5 DOLLARS 25 FRANCS within a wreath of laurel and oak. Usually these are found with corrosion, not so here, the surfaces show only light toning around the bust, and moderate hairlines from an ancient cleaning. Frosty on the devices, and well preserved for this stab at an international coinage, not unlike the Euro today. From Empire Coin Company many years ago at a cost of $150, then to the Madison Collection the last several years. View details	Realized $4,600
Lot 1071		1869 Pattern Dime, J-713, rarity 7, aluminum, plain edge. Proof 61. Pollock-792, AW-784. Choice appearing for the grade, but the obverse knife rim has been filed away at the top. The reverse is still nice, and shows few other signs of handling. There is a heavy knife rim on the right side of the reverse. Standard Silver issues are always popular with collectors, the design elements are well executed, and in this case well preserved. View details	Realized $1,380
Lot 1072		1869 Pattern Quarter Dollar, J-733, R-5, silver, reeded edge. NGC graded Proof 66. Pollock-814. As this coin is in a holder, we are not sure if its a thick or thin planchet but more likely the thin one, as it is more common. One of the ever popular STANDARD SILVER pieces that boasts deep blue and gold toning on both sides over mirror fields. The strike is not full on the curls around Liberty's ear, and only a portion of LIBERTY is visible, slightly weak on the reverse on the word CENTS. A few minor hairlines are visible with a glass, but no other problems worthy of note. Apparently tied for the finest known, as NGC has only graded 2 this high, as has PCGS, with neither service grading any higher of this pattern issue. A coin that should be inspected to appreciate its subtle beauty. View details	Realized $1,668
Lot 1073		1869 Pattern Half Dollar, J-748, rarity 5, silver, reeded edge. Proof 64. Pollock-831, AW-745. A Standard Silver issue with the head of Liberty wearing a coronet inscribed LIBERTY in raised letters, with one star, IN GOD WE TRUST in raised letters on a scroll below. Reverse with 50 CENTS at the center surrounded by a wreath of laurel and oak leaves, STANDARD SILVER above and the date 1869 below. Lovely antique rose gold and gray toning on both sides, with frosted devices atop the mirror fields. Examination will note a couple of stray hairlines, but these are ancient and toned over. One for the specialist that is seldom found better. With an old 2 X 2 holder that notes the price of $55, perhaps from a few years ago, then to the Madison Collection. View details	Unsold
Lot 1074		1870 Pattern Quarter Dollar, J-910, rarity 7, aluminum, reeded edge. PCGS graded Proof 65. Pollock-999, AW-944. A Standard Silver issue with the head of Liberty wearing a liberty cap decorated with three stars, on the reverse 25 CENTS in an oak and laurel wreath, with date below and STANDARD SILVER above. A true gem that looks like it was made today, the mirror fields are mint fresh and show few signs of handling or even hairlines, while the design elements show high quality mint frost. One or two minor ticks from perfection. Clearly the finest graded, with a single coin graded a notch below, these are the only two seen by PCGS. From Empire Coin Company at a cost of $47.50, then to the Madison Collection. View details	Realized $2,760
Lot 1075		1870 Pattern Quarter Dollar, J-916, rarity 7, aluminum, reeded edge. PCGS graded Proof 65. Pollock-1013, AW-956. One of the popular Standard Silver series with gem eye appeal, mirror surfaces seem to drop away from the frosted devices. Liberty sports a pony tail and diadem inscribed LIBERTY, with IN GOD WE TRUST on a ribbon below Liberty's bust. The reverse has STANDARD SILVER above the wreath, with 25 CENTS at the center and the date 1870 below, the wreath consists of laurel on the left and oak leaves and acorns on the right. Identifiable by a small planchet flake below Liberty's chin. PCGS has only graded one other J-916, it a Proof 67, confirming the extremely high rarity of this issue. The Farouk coin only grades EF and like all coins in that collection, was cleaned. From Empire Coin Company, Inc. at a cost of $47.50, next to the Madison Collection. View details	Realized $2,645
Lot 1076		1870 Pattern Quarter Dollar, J-922, rarity 7, aluminum, reeded edge. PCGS graded Proof 65. AW-1027, AW-950. One of the really rare Standard Silver issues, this is the only coin graded by PCGS of this pattern number. Well preserved for an aluminum piece, with deeply frosted devices and well preserved mirror fields. Problem free and worth a premium. The Standard Silver issues were made to promote trade overseas. Perhaps this coin is even rarer than indicated, with none graded aside from this piece by PCGS, who knows if any other well preserved ones exist? An opportunity for the specialist. From Empire Coin Company at a cost of $47.50, then to the Madison Collection. View details	Realized $3,335
Lot 1077		1870 Pattern Half Dollar, J-939, rarity 6, silver. PCGS graded Proof 61. Standard Silver. Reeded Edge. P-1066. Some shiny hairlines but this coin has great brilliance and is darned sharp: a nice coin that is very affordable. View details	Realized $1,725
Lot 1078		1870 Pattern Silver Dollar, Judd-1008, rarity 7, Pollack-1141, reeded edge. PCGS graded Proof 62. A lovely design by Longacre of the Indian headdress seated on a rock, her right hand holds a pole supporting a liberty cap, the left rests on a globe inscribed LIBERTY; two flags behind, one with twenty-two stars; LONGACRE below the base. Reverse with 1 DOLLAR in a wreath of cotton and corn, STANDARD above. The color ranges from a bit gray to cloudy, and the delicate mirror fields show moderate hairlines. Deeply struck by the dies, the design elements quite beautifully executed and impressive. View details	Realized $5,290
Lot 1079		1871 Pattern Dime, J-1075, rarity 7, copper, reeded edge. PCGS graded Proof 63 Red and Brown. Premium Quality. Pollock-1211, AW-1173. The popular Longacre design without stars on the obverse. Liberty's full figure is seated, with a globe market LIBERTY, flags behind and a cap on her extended pole. We note that Liberty is wearing a similar headdress as seen on three dollar gold pieces. On the reverse, STANDARD is above, with 10 CENTS in the wreath of cereals. Minor copper spots on the obverse, but free of other detractions. Rosy red toning on both sides with a decent amount of mint color to please the eye. From Empire Coin Company at a cost of $70, no doubt more than a few years ago, then to the Madison Collection. View details	Realized $2,530
Lot 1080		1873 Pattern Trade Dollar, Judd-1281, rarity 4, Silver, reeded edge. The Bailly design. PCGS graded Proof 58. P-1423. A scarce pattern issue that is attributed to A. J. Bailly, with Liberty wearing a wreath of leaves, surrounded by thirteen stars, and with her hair coiled at her back. The reverse shows an eagle with his wings outstretched standing on a rock, its holding three arrows, and supporting a shield. Pollack notes that the reverse is similar to that used on the "Amazonian" design of 1872. Toned a very dark blue and gray in color, with deep rose at the center. Probably cleaned long ago, with resulting hairlines in the fields. It is difficult to tell if this coin circulated briefly, or has just been handled many times as people enjoyed the delicate design, as the upper devices show a bit of wear. View details	Realized $1,955
Lot 1081		1875 Pattern Twenty Cent, J-1394, rarity 7, Aluminum, reeded edge. The sailor head. PCGS graded Proof 63. Pollock-1537, AW-1437. This is the famous design by William Barber, the head of Liberty wearing a coronet inscribed LIBERTY, hair tied back with a ribbon, known as the "sailor's head" because of the loose collar that Liberty wears, similar to the shirts worn by sailors at that time. The obverse has some raised corrosion on Liberty's head and around the design elements, as these aluminum coins display as they were frequently stored in damp environments. Similar on the reverse, but the corrosion is not as noticeable. A few minor hairlines in the fields, and identifiable by a lint mark which extends from Liberty's eye, through the middle of her nose into the field before (these are frequently seen on proof coinage of the period). One of the most popular pattern designs, instantly recognizable, and always in demand. Only 1 other coin graded, its a PR 67, which will certainly be more expensive than this piece, assuming it ever comes on the market. From Empire Coin Company, Inc. at a cost of $130, then to the Madison Collection. View details	Realized $4,025
Lot 1082		Barber's Lovely "Sailor's Head" $10 Pattern. Proof 63. The famous Barber design struck in copper, gilt. Reeded edge. P-1588 (as R-6). The obverse has a head of Liberty wearing a coronet inscribed LIBERTY using a font without serifs. Her gown is draped over her shoulders, giving the appearance of a sailors collar, hence the popularized name given by numismatists of "sailor's head". Liberty's hair is tied up in a bun, with a lovely draping ribbon hanging below the bun. Liberty's face looks very much like the Liberty nickel adopted in 1883. On the reverse, we see the familiar twenty cent erect eagle, enlarged to fit a coin of this diameter. The eagle is surrounded by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA above and TEN DOLLARS below, and in tiny letters above E PLURIBUS UNUM and on a tiny ribbon below IN GOD WE TRUST. The ensemble is extremely pleasing to the eye and the coin exudes all the elegance of the Victorian age. This pattern is simply die engraving at its best. The mirror fields are pristine, they show only minor hairlines and are aged with antique toning on both sides. Barber had a little trouble with the first two stars which show light recutting on some of the points, but otherwise the design elements were expertly placed and engraved. Certainly one of the most stunning and desirable coins in this collection, and with only two known that were struck in gold, this choice gilt piece is the only realistic way to obtain this pattern design. Boldly struck throughout, with a partial knife edge around the extreme edge, and carefully preserved. Liberty's cheek is absolutely pristine. A glass will note minor hairlines in the fields, but these are unimportant and the rule on coins of this grade. There are some curious lumps on Liberty's neck, most likely these are from the gilt process or this coin was struck from slightly rusted dies (unlikely). This is a coin that any collector will always love, long after the sale is forgotten. View details	Realized $5,980
Lot 1083		1879 Pattern Metric Silver Dollar, J-1618, rarity 2, restrike, silver, reeded edge. Proof 60. Pollock-1813, AW-1598. This is the famous William Barber design, obverse with a head of Liberty facing left, with E PLURIBUS UNUM above and the date 1879 below. The reverse has the inscription 895.8 S. / 4.2 G / 100 - C / 25 GRAMS within a beaded circle surrounded by a wreath of corn and cotton. This piece has developed a lovely rose-gold toning over the mirror fields and is very well struck. There are moderate hairlines on both sides, as seen too often on these large, delicate proof issues. From Numismatic Funding Corporation at a price of $895, then to the Madison Collection. View details	Realized $1,438
Lot 1084		1879 Pattern Goloid Metric $1. J-1626. Rarity-6. Goloid. PCGS graded Proof 61. William's Barber's elegant design for a metric coinage. Reeded Edge. P-1822. This is a marvelous design, more interesting the more you study it. The portrait of Miss Liberty wears a broad band proclaiming LIBERTY beneath the famed Cap, and her hair is a mass of curls and cornucopia goodies. Liberty's profile was obviously inspired by Morgan's design for the dollar. This coin could only have come out of the era of the 1870s-1890s, for it is starkly patriotic and even bears the motto of faith "Deo Est Gloria." The Goloid alloy was a super idea which never took off: it consists of 84.54% silver, 5.46% gold, and 10.0% copper, thus using the classic trio of coinage metals to produce a hard alloy with loads of gleam. Too bad it didn't take off, because it would have provided a solid backing for our paper currency; and thereby could indeed have become an internationally traded coin, which was one of its inspirations at the time. This specimen has abundant brilliance in its mirrors and is only marred by light hairlines and tiny abrasions from a less-than-perfect handling. It's certainly pleasing enough to enjoy while studying its design and contemplating its intended use. This period in our history produced a great variety of pattern coins, many of which were centered around the idea of providing a coinage which could "go abroad" and make America an economic force outside our borders. Patterns of the time tend to show fineness and metallic content, which can be found on this beauty, which has "100 CENTS" instead of $1 for its denomination. Specie and inherent value was on many minds in 1879, for it was only in this year that the currency finally (since the start of the Civil War in 1861) again reached a face value with gold, and had again the public's confidence. Specie payments/exchanges for paper had been authorized by Congress in 1875 but did not go into effect until the first day of 1879, by which time demand had so slackened (indicating confidence in the paper) that coinage set in vaults unused. It might be that this Goloid composition would have provided even greater confidence, considering its partial gold content. But maybe not. The world was changing quickly: electric lighting was still a decade in the future, but in October of 1879 Thomas A. Edison accomplished the first successful experiment with a long-burning filament (a thread of carbonized cotton that burned for 45 hours straight) which, later using tungsten, led to the very first lightbulb. But in 1879 America still lay in darkness at night. Think of that when you contemplate the times which managed to create this wonderful coin!. View details	Realized $2,013
Lot 1085		1879 Pattern Metric Dollar, J-1627, rarity 2, silver, reeded edge. Proof 61. Pollock-1823, AW-1606. Design by William Barber, the head of Liberty wearing a cap with a broad band inscribed LIBERTY, incused, cap is ornamented with heads of wheat, cotton leaves and bolls, E PLURIBUS UNUM above. The reverse with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * 100 CENTS in margin, with GOLOID METRIC DOLLAR surrounding. The curious weights are noted at the center, for conversion into metric and hence making the value easy to calculate, in theory by anyone in the world. Toned the standard gray color with lilac highlights in the fields, with minor hairlines in the fields the only complaint. Enormously popular with collectors. From Numismatic Funding Corporation, Melville, NY, then to the Madison Collection. View details	Realized $1,380
Lot 1086		The Extremely Rare 1880 Coiled Hair Stella Aluminum Pattern Gilt. Proof 60. This extremely rare coin is almost certainly from the Palace Collection sale (1954) of King Farouk by Sotheby's as that extensive sale offered two of this pattern issue (lot 1995 and 2025). The recent Pollack reference work notes only 3 coins known of this in aluminum, 1) the Superior Rio Rancho 1974 sale, later New England July 1979; 2) Stack's Garrett Sale 1976 to Harry Bass and retained in his foundation; and 3) Kagin's May 1978 sale, lot 1061 which is thought to have been either 3A) Farouk, Sotheby's 1954 "Palace Collection" lot 1995 or 3B) Farouk, Sotheby's 1954 "Palace Collection" lot 2025. None of the above specimens is noted as being "gilt", which this coin obviously is. There is a small speck of toning behind Liberty's hair bun below the A and star. Moderate hairlines are visible with a glass, and the proof surfaces are a bit dull from an old cleaning, which makes the case for this being a King Farouk coin, as all his coins were cleaned. Furthermore, it is the only possibility of those listed in the known specimens, so unless this were an entirely new discovery coin (which is very unlikely) it almost certainly is one from the Farouk sale. Most likely the first specimen listed is 3B in Pollack, while this coin is 3A. The surfaces are toned a delicate gold color, and the devices are sharply struck. It is a curious design that the diadem lettering LIBERTY is engraved in descending letter sizes, which must have been very difficult for Barber to engrave in the die, as a standard set of letter punches could not be used. Any coiled hair stella is an important offering, this extremely rare pattern issue will no doubt bring a strong price. View details	Realized $18,400
Lot 1087		1881 Pattern Three Cent, J-1669, rarity 7, copper, plain edge. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red and brown, premium quality. Pollock-1870, AW-1652. Design by C. E. Barber, head of Liberty as on the V nickels, reverse with III at the center of the reverse, wreath of cotton and corn surrounding. One of 7 so graded by PCGS, none higher or lower. Lovely faded mint red in color, with a couple of minute fly specks, mostly on the reverse. Another opportunity for the pattern specialist. From the Madison Collection. View details	Unsold