Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 51

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Colonial Currency

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2407		Connecticut July 1, 1780 5s. PCGS Currency Apparent Choice New 63. . Fr-CT-222. Another example with a slit cancellation that has been closed on the back with an old stamp hinge. Estimated Value $175 - 225. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $98
Lot 2408		Connecticut June 19, 1776 9d. PCGS Currency Apparent Gem New 65. . Fr-CT-206. This example is fully Gem with bold, original embossing, but the typical slit cancellation is closed on the back with an old stamp hinge. Likely a candidate for professional restoration to remove the hinge. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $150
Lot 2409		Connecticut June 7, 1776 2s. PCGS Currency Apparent New 62. . Fr-CT-196. This example has a cross-cut cancellation that has been closed with a hinge on the back. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 2410		Connecticut Oct. 11, 1777 5d. PCGS Currency About New 50, Slit Cancelled. . Fr-CT-217. A broadly margined, well centered example that has far greater eye appeal than most of its type. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $58
Lot 2411		Delaware June 1, 1759 20s. PCGS Currency Apparent Very Good 10. . Fr-DE-68. As per the PCGS Currency label, this note has been severed and repaired along the center split, has some minor edge damage at left, and has some mounting remnants on the back. All in all not bad looking despite these faults, and scarce in any respect. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $92
Lot 2412		Delaware May 1, 1758 20s. PCGS Currency Apparent Very Fine 25. . Fr-DE-60. This is a rare note in this grade, as most that we have seen are heavily worn or damaged. There is a small edge tear near the top right corner that yielded an "Apparent" grade from PCGS Currency, but this is really a trivial flaw overall and was mentioned only for accuracy. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $403
Lot 2413		Maryland. Apr. 10, 1774 $1. PCGS graded Very Fine 20. . Fr-MD-66. A solid and affordable example of this most commonly available Maryland issue, a perfect example for the budget-minded collector who wants just one note from each colony. Estimated Value $70 - 90. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $52
Lot 2414		Massachusetts May 5, 1780 $4. PCGS Currency New 61, Hole Punch Cancelled. . Fr-MA-281. This Massachusetts note has the typical hole punch cancellation and is a little tight around the margins. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $138
Lot 2415		New Hampshire April 29, 1780 $4. PCGS Currency Apparent About New 53, Hole Punch Cancelled. . Fr-NH-182. A sharp-looking New Hampshire note, with a neat hole punch cancellation in the center. Some mounting remnants on the back could likely be removed with some professional help. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $299
Lot 2416		New Jersey Feb. 20, 1776 £3. John Hart Signature. PCGS Currency Extremely Fine 40. . Fr-NJ-182. Not only does this example bear the signature of John Hart, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, it is also a scarce note on its own account, especially in higher grades. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $426
Lot 2417		New Jersey March 25, 1776 12s. John Hart Signature. PCGS Currency Very Fine 20. . Fr-NJ-179. This example bears the pen signature of John Hart (c. 1711 � May 11, 1779), who was a Delegate from New Jersey to the Continental Congress and a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $219
Lot 2418		New Jersey March 25, 1776 12s. PCGS Currency Gem New 65PPQ. . Fr-NJ-179. A beautiful Gem example that retains full originality and deeply imprinted embossing. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $633
Lot 2419		New Jersey March 25, 1776 15s. John Hart Signature. PCGS Currency Extremely Fine 45. . Fr-NJ-180. Another nice John Hart-signed New Jersey Colonial. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $368
Lot 2420		New Jersey March 25, 1776 15s. PCGS Currency Apparent Very Fine 30. . Fr-NJ-180. There is a small edge tear at the left end, as noted by the PCGS Currency graders. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $60
Lot 2421		New Jersey March 25, 1776 1s. PCGS Currency Gem New 66PPQ. . Fr-NJ-175. A splendid, broadly margined Gem example that has nearly perfecet centering on both sides. The signatures and inks retain their full boldness, and the overall appearance is simply magnificent for a 230+ year-old piece of paper. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $633
Lot 2422		New Jersey March 25, 1776 30s. PCGS Currency Extremely Fine 40PPQ. . Fr-NJ-181. A fully original note with deep embossing and sharp signatures. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $230
Lot 2423		New Jersey March 25, 1776 6s. PCGS Currency About New 50. . Fr-NJ-178. A solid example for the type. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $104
Lot 2424		New Jersey March 25, 1776 £6. PCGS Currency Choice About New 58PPQ. . Fr-NJ-183. A small corner fold is all that prevents a higher grade on this lovely Colonial. The red and black inks provide sharp contrast ot one another, and the inks are as bold as the day the note was printed. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $661
Lot 2425		New Jersey March 25, 1776 £6. PCGS Currency About New 50. . Fr-NJ-183. This black and red printed example retains full originality and has bold inks and colors. It is well margined, and the only flaw is a very minor notch in the center bottom margin that prevented the PPQ designation. Estimated Value $500 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 2426		North Carolina Dec. 1771 £1. PCGS Currency Apparent Extremely Fine 45. . Fr-NC-139. There are some edge and internal splits as noted on the holder, but this North Carolina note retains good eye appeal overall. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $242
Lot 2427		Pennsylvania May 1, 1760 50s. PCGS Currency Apparent Fine 15. . Fr-PA-113. A scarce early note with good eye appeal on the face side. There are some small paper pulls on the back and the left edge has a small split. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $253
Lot 2428		Pennsylvania Oct. 1, 1773 15s. PCGS Currency Apparent Extremely Fine 40. . Fr-PA-168. The paper is a little dark and there is some minor staining, but the printing and signatures are fully sharp. An edge tear at the lower left is mentioned on the PCGS Currency label. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $138
Lot 2429		South Carolina Dec. 23, 1776 $3. PCGS Currency Choice About New 58PPQ. . Fr-SC-137. This remainder has two signatures, those of John Dart and J. Wakefield. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $368