Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 51

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Draped Bust Dimes

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 831		1797 Draped Bust Dime. 16 stars. PCGS graded MS-62. Lightly toned. A sharp, clear date on this handsome specimen (the obverse die break became a cud in its terminal stage with the date almost totally obliterated). A coin with a nice frosty appeal, silver with just a hint of surface color appearing but generally as when first struck. It is easy to see this piece was delivered a more than sufficient blow by the dies compared to most draped bust dimes of 1797, the dies were still in their pristine condition well before termination, which imparted their fine detail to the struck planchet. Although Mint records show a slightly higher output in 1797 than in 1796, the late Walter Breen, a noted numismatic scholar, speculated that some dimes made in 1797 may have been dated 1796. Dimes dated 1797 are rarer across the grade spectrum than the first-year pieces, and particularly so in Mint State. Pop 3; 3 finer; 1 in 65; 2 in 66. (PCGS # 4462) . Estimated Value $40,000 - 44,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 832		1797 Draped Bust Dime. 13 stars. NGC graded JR-2 AU-58. Nicely toned on both sides. Aesthetically appealing, a handsome early Draped Bust, Small Eagle dime bristling with delicate mint bloom and without marks or spotting. The toning is nicely balanced and definitely "old time." The centers exhibit lighter silver gray hues. The color deepens to more saturated gray blue around the margin. This is an otherwise strongly struck example, with nice detail to all the important obverse high points except the curls at the center, with the reverse being typically more softly struck on much of the eagle (although its wings show much detail). The designs of the dime, first coined in 1796, follow closely those of the half dimes up through the seated Liberty type. The draped bust design is the work of mint engraver Robert Scot. A two-year only Type bearing the rare and desirable small eagle reverse. Only 25,261 struck. In the new style NGC 4 prong holder. Pop 1; 1 finer in 65. Historical note: Thomas Jefferson had called for striking a ten-cent coin as far back as 1783 as part of his proposed decimal system for the Confederation. He was joined in his advocacy by Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton and the man who would become the first mint director, eminent scientist David Rittenhouse. The decimal system was gradually gaining acceptance for use with calculations, but it had not yet been used for any nation's monetary structure. These early pioneers in monetary matters believed that not only was decimal coinage an efficient, workable method for commerce, but it also symbolized a break from the Old World. Estimated Value $20,000 - 22,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $22,138
Lot 833		1803 Draped Bust Dime. PCGS graded AU-55 JR-4a. R-5. Well struck with uniform even greyish-blue toning. A worldly dose of exciting die breaks enlivens the reverse of this intriguing variety. And yet, they seem to have left the detail on the that side unaffected. The eagle shows all the fine detail in its breast feathers while the shield and ribbon scrolls are complete as well. The fields are very choice for the grade, and the strike on both sides is bold enough to warrant special mention. JR-4a is noted for heavy die cracks throughout the reverse, cracks that confirm the rare die pairing. According to Logan: "This is the second use of the obverse die with the recently discovered JR-5 dime providing the first use. The reverse was first used for 1802 JR-2 dimes. Pop 2; 4 finer (PCGS # 4473) . Estimated Value $20,000 - 22,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 834		1805 Draped Bust Dime. 4 berries. Sharpness of Fine-12. Lightly cleaned years ago. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 835		1805 Draped Bust Dime. 5 berries. About Good-3. The wear is evenly spread with the date full and complete. We note a minor obverse scratch. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $144
Lot 836		1814 Capped Bust Dime. Small date. PCGS graded MS-60 JR-1. A trifle soft on the right side stars and the corresponding portion of the reverse. Attractive uniform antique slate grey toning over very frosty surfaces. A nice coin for the grade. Pop 1; 9 finer (PCGS # 4489) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 837		1839 Liberty Seated Dime. PCGS graded Proof 64 PQ. Well struck and very choice. Wonderful blue and golden toning. Reflective mirror fields and frosty motifs. Some faint scuffs in the obverse field at 3:00 draw our attention, otherwise the coin is essentially flawless. The famous Eliasberg specimen of this very rare Proof, described there in part as "Obverse a beautiful combination of light magenta, heather and blue; reverse mostly electric blue. Gorgeous! Exceedingly rare in Proof format, and possibly only three to five are known, at least one of which is impaired." If this isn't the finest specimen known to us (the Lovejoy-Kaufman specimen, NGC Proof 66 surpasses it by two points) it is certainly one of the most fantastically beautiful specimens in existence! Among the greatest seated Liberty dime rarities to appear on the market in our generation. NGC Pop 2, none finer (PCGS # 4722) . Estimated Value $50,000 - 60,000. Ex Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. (Bowers and Merena, 5/1996), lot 1114; Long Beach Connoisseur Collection (Bowers and Merena, 8/1999), lot 103; Richmond Collection (David Lawrence, 3/2005), lot 1234. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 838		1845 Liberty Seated Dime. NGC graded MS-66. Old holder. Over the course of time, the actions of Nature have provided this Stars Obverse half dime with lovely blue-green toning on both sides. A boldly struck fresh-surfaced coin whose high-end depth of detail in the strike complements the equally fresh toning and satiny allure. Pop 6; 2 in 67. Estimated Value $3,500 - 3,800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,335
Lot 839		1857 Liberty Seated Dime. PCGS graded MS-61. Boldly struck and lightly toned, soft, muted luster underneath on both sides (PCGS # 4614) . Estimated Value $200 - 225. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $253
Lot 840		1859-O Liberty Seated Dime. PCGS graded MS-66 PQ. Old green holder. Well struck with lovely shades of golden toning. Mark-free satiny luster graces the surface of this carefully preserved branch mint Dime from the New Orleans Mint in the years leading up to the breaking up of the Republic. What also sparks our interest is the varying hues of toning that mingle broadly with rich natural "old silver" shading. An attractive gem that shows off its bold strike proudly. A great looking coin. Pop 11; 2 in MS-67 (PCGS # 4620) . Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. Ex: Superior Worrell Collection Lot 374 Sept 1993. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,546
Lot 841		1862 Liberty Seated Dime. NGC graded Proof 62. Light mottled royal blue toning. A total of 550 Proofs were struck. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $374
Lot 842		1863 Liberty Seated Dime. NGC graded Proof 67 Ultra Cameo. CAC Approved. A nice white gem. Only 460 minted. Pop 2; none finer at NGC . Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 843		1870 Liberty Seated Dime. PCGS graded Proof 64. Intense blue toning in a pattern of striations. Both the peripheries and the central devices are impressive for their sharpness of strike, and the frosty textured devices give a light cameo effect. A choice Proof. 1,000 struck. Pop 64; 27 finer; 5 in 66; 1 in 67. (PCGS # 4763) . Estimated Value $800 - 850. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 844		1872 Liberty Seated Dime. NGC graded Proof 67 Cameo. CAC Approved. Well struck and choice. Only 950 minted. Pop 4; none finer at NGC . Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,400. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 845		1879 Liberty Seated Dime. NGC graded Proof 63 Cameo PQ. Brilliant surfaces with just a touch of natural toning starting to form at the borders, in areas, a steel-blue color. A total of 1,100 Proofs minted for this lower mintage year. Pop 4; 43 finer. Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $661
Lot 846		1890 Liberty Seated Dime. NGC graded Proof 65 Cameo. A Gem white cameo Proof. Adding to those results, a word about strike: this piece has needle-sharp devices on both sides, with gorgeous detail on Liberty's gown and the shield by her side as well as a finely detailed "wreath of cereals" on the reverse. Only 590 minted. Pop 10; 17 finer. Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 847		1892 Barber Dime. PCGS graded MS-65. Well struck, intensely lustrous and nicely toned around the edges, bright white in the centers. Intriguing it is to see a First Year Barber dime this fresh and gleaming. Pop 107; 71 finer. Popular first year of issue (PCGS # 4796) . Estimated Value $500 - 525. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $575
Lot 848		1909-O Barber Dime. NGC graded MS-64 PQ. Well struck with superb bull's eye multi-color toning, particularly so on the obverse. A highly glossy Barber dime that has a strong strike. Worthy of a prremium bid thus our Premium Quality designation. In an old style NGC holder. Pop 22; 20 finer, 15 in 65, 3 in 66, 2 in 67. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,323
Lot 849		1914 Barber Dime. PCGS graded MS-66 CAC Approved. A superb frosty mint gem with hints of silvery-blue toning. Careening luster throughout the obverse and reverse, aiding the color to show off its vibrant display. In an old green label holder. Pop 50; 5 finer in 67 (PCGS # 4865) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,150
Lot 850		1916-D Mercury Dime. PCGS graded About Good-3. Evenly worn with a full date and full mint mark, with much to commend it on all accounts. Low mintage year, in fact, the key date in the series (PCGS # 4906) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $719
Lot 851		1921 Mercury Dime. NGC graded MS-62. Well struck and mostly untoned. Popular semi-key date, mintage almost fell to nothingness in 1921 after large coinage totals in 1917-20 during and after the War years. Seldom offered in Mint condition. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,323
Lot 852		1930 Mercury Dime. NGC graded MS-65. Brilliant with nearly full split bands. Estimated Value $60 - 70. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $75
Lot 853		1939-S Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-68. A super gem with lovely raianbow toning near the edges on both sides. We have no reluctance against recommending a strong bid on this spectacular 1939-S Mercury Dime. Modern pedants, observing the obvious fact Liberty is no Mercury in this rendition (the Roman god Mercury has wings on the heels of his sandals, not on his cap), they prefer call this by the sterile name Winged Liberty head dime, but we'll stick to the charm and tradition of American numismatics and say it is a downright gorgeous Mercury dime! (PCGS # 5020) . Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $265
Lot 854		1942/1-D Mercury Dime. PCGS graded AU-58 Full Bands. Well struck and delicately toned with the nearly complete luster extending well out into the fields on both sides and residing on top of, within, and around the main devices. A key date that is among the most sought-after Red Book varieties of the 20th century. Pop 10; 98 finer (PCGS # 5041) . Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 855		1949 Roosevelt Dime. NGC graded MS-66. Lovely natural toning on both sides. Estimated Value $70 - 80. View details	Unsold
Lot 856		1953 Roosevelt Dime. NGC graded MS-64, NGC MS-67 and NGC MS-65 respectively. All with nice original toning. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details	Unsold
Lot 857		1954 Roosevelt Dime. NGC graded Proof 67. Nice obverse rainbow toning. The reverse is almost completely white. Estimated Value $80 - 90. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $52
Lot 858		1957 Roosevelt Dime. NGC graded Proof 68 Cameo. Star. A nice white coin. Pop 27; 92 finer, 76 in 69, 16 in 69 Star. Estimated Value $80 - 90. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 859		1957-D Roosevelt Dime. NGC graded MS-66. Wonderful rainbow toning on the obverse. Estimated Value $80 - 90. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $46
Lot 860		1958 Roosevelt Dime. NGC graded Proof 66. Spectacular deep royal blue and violet toning on the obverse. Possibly a run-a-way coin. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 861		1965 Roosevelt Dime. SMS. PCGS graded Both MS-66. Both coins with lovely blue obverse toning. Lot of 2 coins (PCGS # 5240) . Estimated Value $50 - 70. View details Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 862		1946-1964-D. Complete BU set of Roosevelt Dimes. Housed in a deluxe Dansco album. Estimated Value $150 - 160. View details	Realized $184
Lot 863		A Set of Roosevelt Dimes. Housed in Wayte Raymond folders. A nice Unc set. Consists of: All Roosevelt dates ranging from 1946 to 1963-D plus a 1964-D. 49 coins. Estimated Value $150 - 160. View details	Realized $173