Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 51

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Legal Tender Notes (U.S. Notes) - Large

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2451		1862, $1 United States Note. PCGS Currency New 62PPQ. . Fr-16a. . KL-4. Fully original, just held back in grade only by the margins which slighly touch the edge of the design. This is a rare Fr. number, with less than two dozen pieces known in all grades. PCGS Currency has graded eight of them to date, with this the only 62PPQ and only a single note (a 64) finer. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,725
Lot 2452		1862, $1 United States Note. PCGS Currency Very Fine 30. . Fr-17a. . KL-2. A solid mid-grade example that is ideal for a circulated type set. Estimated Value $650 - 850. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 2453		1869, $1 United States Note. PCGS Currency Choice About New 58. . Fr-18. . KL-5. Bold colors, rich inks, and terrific centering and margins give this Rainbow Ace a Gem appearance. A single hidden fold is all that keeps it from a much higher grade. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,025
Lot 2454		1875, $1 United States Note. PCGS Currency Choice About New 58. . Fr-20. . KL-7. A single hidden fold is the only flaw on this beautifully bright example. The colors are outstanding, and the bright paper contrasts well with the bold inks. Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $805
Lot 2455		1875, $1 United States Note. PCGS Currency Superb Gem New 67PPQ. . Fr-26. . KL-13. A remarkable note, with exceptional margins and centering in addition to its magnificent colors and inks. This Ace combines the best of technical merit with outstanding aesthetic appeal, and the resulting masterpiece is a note that should inspire spirited bidding. It's nice enough that it may be a bargain at any price. To date, PCGS Currency has graded only 7 examples at this grade with none finer. Estimated Value $7,000 - 9,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2456		1880, $1 United States Note. PCGS Currency Gem New 65PPQ. . Fr-30. . KL-17. This lovely Gem boasts vibrant colors, bold embossing, and margins that are exemplary for the type. It is problem-fre in every respect, and is ideal for a high grade type set. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,783
Lot 2457		1880, $1 United States Note. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64EPQ. . Fr-30. . KL-17. Fully original with bold embossing throughout the design that is evident though the third-party holder, held back in grade only by the imperfect margins and slightly rounded corners. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 2458		1880, $1 United States Note. PCGS Currency Very Choice New 64PPQ. . Fr-34. . KL-21. A good-looking Legal Ace, with excellent embossing and freshness that is visible through the mylar holder. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2459		1917, $1 United States Note. PCGS Currency Superb Gem New 67PPQ. . Fr-36. . KL-23. Superb in all respects, with broad margins for the type and excellent centering on both sides. It also bears the fancy serial number B2222A. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,128
Lot 2460		1917, $1 United States Note. Gutter Folds on Face, Cutting Error. PCGS Currency Very Fine 35PPQ. . Fr-37. . KL-24. This is a rare error on a large size note, with a double gutter fold that appeared after the back (first) printing. Fully original and only lightly circulated. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,064
Lot 2461		1917, $1 United States Note. PCGS Currency Very Choice New 64PPQ. . Fr-37. . KL-24. Bright colors, bold embossing, and good margins help this Elliott-Burke signed Ace achieve a near-Gem grade. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $219
Lot 2462		1917, $1 United States Note. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64EPQ. . Fr-37a. . KL-25. This scarce variety, with the Burke and Elliott engraved signatures reversed, always garners attention from collectors when high grade examples appear at auction. This piece appears to be fully original through the holder, and misses out on the next highest grade apparently only due to margins. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2463		1923, $1 United States Note. PMG About Uncirculated 58. . Fr-40. . KL-28. A lovely example of this popular type, with just a hint of a fold that prevented a much higher grade. Estimated Value $500 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $483
Lot 2464		1923, $1 United States Note. PMG About Uncirculated 55EPQ. . Fr-40. . KL-28. This lightly circulated example appears to have lovely embossing and bold originality beneath the third-party grading holder. Estimated Value $500 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $460
Lot 2465		1923, $1 United States Note. PMG About Uncirculated 53. . Fr-40. . KL-28. A nice high-end circulated Ace with good color and plenty of eye appeal. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $414
Lot 2466		1923, $1 United States Note. PMG Choice Extremely Fine 45EPQ. . Fr-40. . KL-28. A strictly original example of a type that is not often seen in its original, unmolested state at this grade level. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $431
Lot 2467		1923, $1 United States Note. PMG Choice Extremely Fine. . Fr-40. . KL-28. Another pleasing example of this always-popular type. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $311
Lot 2468		1862, $2 United States Note. PMG Very Fine 20. . Fr-41a. . KL-101. A decent mid-grade example of this early type, with great color and good overall eye appeal. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2469		1869, $2 United States Note. PCGS Currency Very Fine 30PPQ. . Fr-42. . KL-102. This cataloger has always been a fan of nice circulated notes, and this one is all that one could hope for at this grade level. It is crisp, bright, and displays rich colors and perfect originality. A few less folds and this one would cost multiples more. Estimated Value $1,750 - 2,250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,243
Lot 2470		1875, $2 United States Note. PCGS Currency Very Fine 20. . Fr-44. . KL-104. A pretty circulated example that retains good color and crisp paper despite some time spent in the channels of 19th century commerce. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $633
Lot 2471		1878, $2 United States Note. PCGS Currency Very Choice New 64PPQ. . Fr-48. . KL-108. This beautiful Deuce has all the hallmarks of a "Premium Paper Quality" note, with terrific originality and problem-free surfaces. The inks and colors are richly deep, and the margins are just a hair off from the Gem grade. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,128
Lot 2472		1880, $2 United States Note. PCGS Currency New 61. . Fr-51. . KL-111. This is a nice looking note despite the low Uncirculated grade, as the colors and design elements are virtually flawless. It is limited in technical numeric grade by the thin margins and rounded corners. Estimated Value $900 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $661
Lot 2473		1880, $2 United States Note. PMG Gem Uncirculated 66. . Fr-56. . KL-116. Broad, even margins frame the boldly printed design on this Legal Deuce. Estimated Value $2,250 - 2,750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,323
Lot 2474		1917, $2 United States Note. Mule. PCGS Currency Apparent Gem New 65. . Fr-59. . KL-119. Although this lovely Deuce appears to grade fully Gem at first glance, after closer inspection there is a small puncture hole just above the center of the note that is duly noted by the PCGS Currency label. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $391
Lot 2475		1917, $2 United States Note. PCGS Currency Superb Gem New 67PPQ. . Fr-60. . KL-120. The margins on Fr. 60s are usually very tight, as there was very little room on the plates between each note. This example has wondrous margins for this number, broad and even all around. Even though this is one of the more common Legal Tenders and is probably the single most common Large Size $2 number, it is anything but common in this grade. PCGS has graded just six pieces 67PPQ, with none finer to date. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,980
Lot 2476		1863, $5 United States Note. PCGS Currency Choice New 63PPQ. . Fr-63. A lovely note in all respects, with bright cream colored paper that displays full, original embossing and no flaws whatsoever. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,185
Lot 2477		1863, $5 United States Note. PMG Gem Uncirculated 66EPQ. . Fr-63a. Well margined, brightly colored and boldly embossed, this early Legal Five is an ideal high grade example for the astute type collector. It appears as nice as one would expect for the grade through the holder, and it is unlikely that a nicer example could be found with ease. Estimated Value $6,000 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2478		1869, $5 United States Note. PCGS Currency Very Choice New 64PPQ. . Fr-64. . KL-194. This is a lovely Rainbow Five, fully original and free of any flaws whatsoever. It is a little tight at the bottom right margin, otherwise a much higher grade would be in order. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,220
Lot 2479		1869, $5 United States Note. PCGS Currency Choice New 63PPQ. . Fr-64. . KL-194. Strictly original, this piece has a tight top right margin otherwise it is Gem in every respect. The colors are fabulous (as they should be on this "Rainbow" series design), and the paper is free of any flaws or distractions. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2480		1875, $5 United States Note. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64EPQ. . Fr-67. . KL-197. This Series "B" example displays full originality and terrific colors, and misses the mark for a higher grade only because of the skewed margins and the slightly rounded corners. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 2481		1878, $5 United States Note. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65. . Fr-69. . KL-199. A lovely example of this design subtype that is impressive at this grade level because of its rich red colors. Well centered and broadly margined. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,955
Lot 2482		1878, $5 United States Note. PCGS Currency Choice New 63PPQ. . Fr-69. . KL-199. Although the margins are a little too uneven for a higher grade, this splendid Woodchopper possesses perfect originality, bold embossing, and rich colors that are seen only on high grade examples of this design subtype. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 2483		1880, $5 United States Note. PCGS Currency Gem New 65PPQ. . Fr-70. . KL-200. This is a rare Fr. number, with less than 30 examples known in all grades. This example is a lovely Gem, with bold embossing and ideal colors. It is the finest graded thus far by PCGS Currency, with only two other lower grade Uncirculated pieces graded. Estimated Value $12,000 - 15,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2484		1880, $5 United States Note. PMG Very Fine 25. . Fr-70. . KL-200. Fr. 70 is a much scarcer number, with only about 20 pieces known in all grades. This piece is problem-free for the grade, and is an excellent choice for the collector who wants a truly rare note but doesn't want to spend a fortune. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $748
Lot 2485		1880, $5 United States Note. PCGS Currency Gem New 65. . Fr-73. . KL-203. A splendid Woodchopper Five that has bold colors and broad margins all around. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2486		1880, $5 United States Note. PCGS Currency Apparent Extremely Fine 45. . Fr-77. . KL-207. There is a small tear at the bottom right edge that is mentioned by PCGS Currency, otherwise this is a lovely example of a scarce Fr. number. It faces up as fully AU, and despite the minor flaw is a highly desirable example. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 2487		1880, $5 United States Note. Cut Sheet of Four Consecutive Notes. PMG 66EPQ/58EPQ/66EPQ/58EPQ. . Fr-80. . KL-210. This lovely cut sheet has a pair of fully Gem examples and a couple that have no flaws other than a bit more handling. All four appear to be boldly embossed and fully original through their air-tight holders. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 2488		1880, $5 United States Note. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65EPQ. . Fr-81. . KL-211. This Woodchopper displays terrific colors and impressive originality. The top margin is a little larger than the bottom, but only because this is the "A" plate position note from the top of the sheet. Estimated Value $1,600 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 2489		1907, $5 United States Note. PCGS Currency Gem New 65PPQ. . Fr-83. . KL-213. An outstanding Woodchopper Five with bold embossing and intense colors, this piece has broad margins and good centering that is easily sufficient for the assigned grade. It is much scarcer in higher grades than the later signature combinations. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $978
Lot 2490		1907, $5 United States Notes. Cut Sheet of Four Consecutive Notes. PCGS Currency 58/62/63/64. . Fr-85. . KL-215. A lovely cut sheet of four notes, all with beautiful colors and lovely eye appeal. Lot of 4 notes. Estimated Value $2,250 - 2,750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,300
Lot 2491		1907, $5 United States Note. Inverted Back. PCGS Currency Fine 15. . Fr-87. . KL-217. The back was printed upside-down on this Woodchopper error note. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2492		1907, $5 United States Note. "PCBLIC" Error. PCGS Currency Fine 15. . Fr-91. . KL-221. This is an always-popular engraving error, so-called because the word "PUBLIC" in the obligation on back at right reads "PCBLIC." Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 2493		1863, $10 United States Note. PMG Gem Uncirculated 66EPQ. . Fr-95b. A splendid example of a scarce early type, this note is seldom seen in top grade. It is broadly margined, well centered on both sides, and displays lovely originality that is unmistakable even through the PMG holder. The colors are fantastic, and the cream-colored paper is as bright as the day it was printed. This piece is ideal for the collector who is searching for a high grade example of this type, as not many will compare. Estimated Value $25,000 - 35,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2494		1863, $10 United States Note. PCGS Currency New 62PPQ. . Fr-95b. A lovely high grade example of this early type that is extremely scarce in Uncirculated grades, this piece displays bold embossing and striking originality. The cream colored paper contrasts beautifully with the bright inks and colors. A couple of corner bends are all that prevent a higher grade. PCGS Currency has thus far graded only eight Uncirculated examples of this number total, with just four pieces finer than this one. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,220
Lot 2495		1875, $10 United States Note. PCGS Currency Very Fine 30PPQ. . Fr-98. . KL-364. This is a spectacular Webster $10, with bold colors, excellent originality, and magnificent eye appeal for the grade. Problem-free "PPQ" mid-grade circulated notes represent excellent value, as they often have a terrific appearance and cost but a fraction of what high grade Uncirculated pieces might set back a collector. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,300
Lot 2496		1880, $10 United States Note. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64EPQ. . Fr-105. . KL-371. This beautiful Ten is pedigreed to the Thomas M. Flynn collection. It is striking for its originality, and although the margins do not support a higher grade the colors and freshness are nothing but Superb. Estimated Value $2,750 - 3,750. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2497		1880, $10 United States Note. PCGS Currency Choice New 63PPQ. . Fr-106. . KL-372. This lovely example is strictly original, and the brightness of the colors and inks add striking beauty to the note as a whole. One often forgets that these notes are in many respects wonderful small works of art, and the engraving and printing artists worked true masterpieces on early Federal currency. Estimated Value $2,250 - 3,250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,553
Lot 2498		1880, $10 United States Note. PCGS Currency Gem New 65PPQ. . Fr-107. . KL-373. This lovely Gem example displays full embossing, bold colors, adn outstanding eye appeals. The margins are full, and the centering is well above average and is fully sufficient to support the assigned grade. A lovely "Jackass" note that sports the stern visage of "Black Dan" Webster at left. Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,450
Lot 2499		1880, $10 United States Note. PMG Gem Uncirculated 66EPQ. . Fr-110. . KL-376. This beautiful "Jackass" note has exquisite colors and deep original embossing that is commensurate with the assigned grade. It is pedigreed to the fabulous Thomas M. Flynn collection. This cataloger had the pleasure of knowing Tom Flynn, and a finer gentleman could not be imagined. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. Ex Thomas M. Flynn Coll. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2500		1880, $10 United States Note. PCGS Currency Extremely Fine 45PPQ. . Fr-112. . KL-378. A perfect three-fold XF, with bold originality and all the colors and eye appeal that one would expect fom a much higher grade example. Very few examples are known much finer, and no Uncirculated examples have ever been graded by PCGS Currency. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,064

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