Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 53

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Dimes

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 447		1796 Draped Bust Dime. . JR-4. PCGS graded AU-58. Lovely shades of gold and blue toning. Only 22,135 struck for this first year of issue. Although the dime is a key component of America's decimal coinage scheme, it was one of the last coins issued by the United States Mint when operations first began. By the time it made its debut in 1796, as the Draped Bust/Small Eagle dime, the Mint had already been making copper cents and half cents for three years; silver dollars, half dollars and half dimes for two years; and even two gold coins -- the eagle and half eagle -- for a year. The only other coins delayed, like the dime, until 1796, were the quarter dollar and quarter eagle. A splendid rich honey-golden AU with residual luster and, because of the untouched, tamper-free state of the fields and devices, a coin displaying grand eye appeal. A hint of weakness at the eagle's breast and leg as typically seen, though all other design detail is extra sharp. As said, the obverse is a honey-gold color; the reverse extends that to include a splash of lovely blue and aquamarine iridescence in the center, providing yet another dimension of beauty and allure to the solid composition! Pop 23; 52 finer. (PCGS # 4461) . Die note: A scarcer die pairing from this highly collectible premier issue of the Draped Bust, Small Eagle, estimated to represent about 10 percent of the surviving population of 1796 Dimes. It is one of the best produced die marriages for the year and can be recognized by the tips of leaves being aligned with the edges of the A in STATES and the F in OF. Additionally, the TY in LIBERTY is joined at the top of the letters. Estimated Value $18,000 - 19,000. The Mark Gordon Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $18,400
Lot 448		1802 Draped Bust Dime. PCGS graded MS-60 JR-4, Rarity-4. Only 10,975 pieces struck. A trifle soft in the centers as made and struck on a problem-free planchet. All with attractive natural antique toning on both sides. The date logotype on this variety appears to be the one used for the 1802 quarter eagle. In times past, the quarter eagle was often called an 1802/1 overdate, while so far as we can tell there were no instances of the dime being called an overdate. The lower right serif of this digit is connected to the diagonal by a short die line while the upper left curve is connected to the opposite side of the diagonal by a second die line. It is these features that led some to call the quarter eagle an overdate. Opinion is that these merely represent slight defects to the date punch and in no manner suggest that this is an 1802/1 overdate. A strictly Mint State coin, although the uneven way these pieces were struck it will be necessary to make allowances. Much of Liberty's central hair is weak, and the profile around the mouth is flat, lacking all its detail. However, the eye and forehead appear much stronger than any we have seen in the upper grades. The corresponding areas on the reverse are also flat, including the right half of the shield, the breast and neck along with portions of the motto. The remaining detail on both sides is boldly defined. The underlying surfaces possess natural toning and are quite attractive. This variety is noted for having a short raised die lump in the field below the hair ribbon (diagnostic). The 1802 Draped Bust, Heraldic Eagle dime has always been one of the favorite rarities in this short series that ran from 1798 to 1807. The weak obverse die state is an example of the varied output of the First U.S. Mint. We are pleased to see that PCGS understands that it actually never circulated and is, indeed, one of the desirable Mint State specimens. Pop 1; 5 finer, 1 in 61, 4 in 62 (PCGS # 4472) . Estimated Value $40,000 - 45,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 449		1805 Draped Bust Dime. 4 berries. . JR-2. PCGS graded MS-63. Lovely gold and blue toning. This is a radiant specimen, both sides being covered in frosty, silver-white luster that has taken on varying degrees of color, the deepest shades affecting the rims as usual. Stylish reddish to lavender golds on the reverse turn into strikingly iridescent blue. The obverse has acquired a more even reddish heather brown patina on a base of light silver-gray. Devices, while not 100% full, are only dull in a couple of areas such as the shield lines and on PLURIBUS which is weak but still complete. Some of the stars above the eagle tend towards flatness, as well, again this is consistent with most Bust Dimes of the year. Hair waves and curls are sharp, and there are full drapery folds visible on this choice, splendid Mint State example. We note a few very minor adjustment lines through Liberty's hair. Pop 28; 49 finer. (PCGS # 4477) . Estimated Value $11,000 - 13,000. The Mark Gordon Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $11,500
Lot 450		1814 Capped Bust Dime. . JR-3, Rarity-2. NGC graded MS-67. Nicely toned with even grey shades. A fabulous coin and surely within striking distance of the finest known of the Mint State 67 specimens believed extant of this variety. Silky cartwheel luster blankets both sides with an overlay of mottled russet patina giving the aforementioned iridescence, almost "incandescence"! Some die clash evident. The only flaw we see on this lovely coin is a slight weakness of strike, most evident on the stars on the right side of the obverse. On the reverse, that die has cracked from the lowest right olive leaf up through the claw, shield to the eagle's beak. Liberty's clasp is also better impressed than usual for this die pairing. The website "Coinsite.com" refers to this series in a colorful manner: "This era was one of Rubenesque beauty, as a glance at Scot's dowdy Draped Bust obverse will show. As she first appeared on the 1809 Capped Bust dime, Reich's Liberty was, if anything, a trifle more streamlined than her predecessor. Fifty years later, U.S. Mint writer William Ewing DuBois would claim that the model for all these rather stout, ample-bosomed Liberties was a woman he called "Reich's fat German mistress." "The reverse bore an American eagle with head turned left, holding three arrows symbolizing strength, and an olive branch representing peace. On its breast is the U.S. Shield composed of six horizontal lines indicating blue, with 13 stripes below, six of these made of three vertical lines indicating red. Such lines were an 18th century engraver's standardized method of showing colors in black-and-white engravings; blue representing dominion, red signifying force, with white denoting purity. Encircling the top of the eagle is the inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, and a scroll with the incuse motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. Beneath the eagle is the denomination 10 C. When grading this series, take into account that weak strikes are common. On the obverse, wear will first show on the drapery at the front of the bust, the hair at the forehead and above the ear and the shoulder clasp. On the reverse, check the eagle's claws, neck, and wings. "Reich prepared a single steel punch of his Liberty bust, impressing it into each working die by blows of a small hammer. He then impressed each star by eye, seven on Liberty's left, six on her right, placing the date in the space below the bust. Although known as "Large Size," these dimes should more properly be called the "Open Collar" type. They were struck without a restraining collar, giving them a broad, low-rimmed look." Pop 2; none finer at either service. In a new 4 pronged NGC holder. Five die varieties are known among the dimes of 1814, created through a combination of three obverse and four reverse dies. The recorded mintage was 421,500 coins all produced from the second through fourth quarters of the year. We are confident that this is the total mintage of dimes bearing this date as no examples of this denomination were struck from 1815 through 1819. Estimated Value $20,000 - 22,000. The Mark Gordon Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $19,550
Lot 451		1832 Capped Bust Dime. . JR-4, Rarity-3. PCGS graded MS-65. Nice gold and lavender toning. Well struck. Three obverse and five reverse dies were combined to create to produce seven varieties. The recorded mintage for this year was 522,500 coins. This was the final full year of coinage at the first Mint facility. The new Mint building of the Second Philadelphia Mint had been under construction since the summer of 1829 and was finally nearing completion. A satiny golden gray gem with a vivid display of the aforementioned iridescence and toning on both sides. Well struck. Identifiable by a small carbon spot at the base of U in UNITED along with several other similar features on the reverse. Pop 16; 5 finer in 66 (PCGS # 4521) . Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500. The Mark Gordon Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,463
Lot 452		1837 Liberty Seated Dime. NGC graded Proof 65. Wonderful blue and golden toing. Very Rare. Greer-102. "All Proofs of this first-year issue are of the Large Date variety," observes the Heritage cataloger. The diagnostic die scratch on the reverse from the rim above the first T in STATES is visible on this coin under a loupe, as well as a faint die scratch through the ES and O in STATES OF. The later feature is also diagnostic of this issue. Writing in 1977, Breen states that perhaps 20 examples of this rare first-year Proof are extant, some of which are impaired. In his 1988 Encyclopedia, however, the author states that "30+" Proof 1837 No Stars Dimes are extant. Regardless of which, if either, of these estimates is accurate, there is no doubt that this Proof issue is one of the premier rarities in the Seated Dime series. An unquestionably desirable rarity for a first-year Proof type collection, this is a fully original Gem whose deep, rich, charcoal-gray toning explodes into vibrant rainbow colored overtones. The fields shimmer as the viewer rotates the coin beneath a strong light, making it easy to see that the devices are extraordinarily well formed. "The quintessential representative of Christian Gobrecht's original conception of the Seated Liberty Dime." In a new 4 pronged NGC holder. Pop 1; 3 finer; 1 in 66; 2 in 67. Gobrecht dollars introduced in 1836-39 what would in time come to be the most coveted of the Seated Liberty silver dollar collector coins. However, the first examples of Gobrecht's work to make it into actual circulation production were the No Stars dimes and half dimes of 1837. Estimated Value $20,000 - 22,000. The Mark Gordon Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $19,550
Lot 453		1838 Liberty Seated Dime. Large stars. NGC graded MS-67. Attractive toning on both sides. Gold and green colors. Boldly made. Mint records list slightly under 2 million Seated Dimes being produced at the Philadelphia Mint in 1838, most of which are the large stars variety. We have seen few such superlative 1838 Large Stars Dimes as this. Richly frosted throughout under dappled toning, the surfaces display needle sharp striking definition with fine detail in the wreath veins, etc. There is not a single distracting feature on either side of this smooth Superb Gem. Pop 7; 2 in 68. Estimated Value $3,800 - 4,000. The Mark Gordon Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,370
Lot 454		1855 Liberty Seated Dime. PCGS graded Proof 65. Nice golden toning. A lovely first-class Gem Proof with deep rich golden color, fully saturated and flickering with life over strongly mirrored Proof surfaces. The Proof 1855 Arrows Seated Liberty Dime shows up on occasion in slightly lesser grades than the much rarer 1854. This is surprising since it should really appear for sale even more frequently if its rarity were to truly predict its availability. Whittling the number down, there are probably about 30 Proofs of this date known, but only this single Proof 65 specimen graded by PCGS. (Examples graded by NGC can go as high as Proof 67.) Pop 1; none finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 4744) . Estimated Value $18,000 - 20,000. The Mark Gordon Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $18,975
Lot 455		1859 Liberty Seated Dime. PCGS graded Proof 65 Cameo. Lovely rainbow toning on both sides. Only 800 pieces minted. A bold gem with resilient underlying mirrors and iridescent toning highlights. From center to periphery, the coin is beautifully well struck with just a hint of rounding on the star nearest to Liberty's face. The Stars Obverse type had a long, respectable run from 1838 until 1860, when the mint replaced the stars with the nation's name and substituted a different wreath for the reverse. Proofs were first sold to collectors (officially) in 1858. By 1859, enough notice had been given that sales increased manifold. 1859 ranks as the most affordable Proof of this Type for collectors to consider putting into a Type Set of 19th century coins.Pop 3; 2 finer, 1 in 66, 1 in 67 (PCGS # 84748) . Estimated Value $3,500 - 3,800. The Mark Gordon Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 456		1859 Liberty Seated Dime. Transitional. PCGS graded Proof 66 Low Rarity 7. Old green holder. Lovely natural toning on both sides. A nice bold strike. Struck in silver with a reeded edge, this famous Transitional Pattern combines the obverse of the regular Stars Obverse 1859 Seated Dime with Longacre's cereal wreath reverse that was introduced in 1860. An oddity, it does not display the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA anywhere on the coin! According to the cataloger of the Louis Eliasberg, Sr. Collection: "On October 25, 1859, Mint Director Colonel James Ross Snowden wrote to Secretary of the Treasury Howell Cobb to suggest that Longacre's new cereal wreath reverse be adopted for use on all circulating silver coinage. In the end, the federal government decided to use this motif only on the Half Dime and Dime. The Coiner's Department struck approximately 12 specimen Dimes in 1859 with the new cereal wreath reverse. The obverse, as mentioned above, was that of the regular issue Seated Dime of that year. These pieces may have been prepared to demonstrate the proposed reverse design, but Breen (1988) suggests that they were struck clandestinely for sale to collectors with close ties to the Mint. Whatever the exact reason for their existence, the 1859 Transitional Dimes are among the rarest of all Seated coinage. Although technically patterns (or pieces de caprice, per Breen), survivors are eagerly sought by collectors for inclusion in sets of regular issue Seated Dimes." At the top of the PCGS list for the issue, this glorious Gem Proof is richly populated with tannish-copper toning on top of a base of silver-gray iridescence. There is also a blush of delicate powder-blue tinting along the lower left reverse border. Direct angles reveal modest, yet appreciable brightness in the fields, while the striking detail is razor-sharp throughout. Free of outwardly distracting blemishes with an attractively original appearance. Pop 2; none finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 4749) . Estimated Value $33,000 - 36,000. The Mark Gordon Collection Ex: Eliasberg Collection, May 1996:1168. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $33,925
Lot 457		1873 Liberty Seated Dime. Arrows. NGC graded Proof 65. Nicely toned on both sides. Only 800 struck. A lustrous Gem that has exquisite surfaces and a very impressive strike, indeed, the meticulous detail on every device is, well, rather striking even for a Proof issue of this year. The arrows at the date were to allow the Treasury department to find and withdraw the "old tenor" pre Coinage Act of 1873 silver from circulation for reminting into coins issued at the new standard. Proofs were struck in limited numbers; only a handful of Gem Proofs remain. Pop 14; 8 in 66; 3 in 67. Estimated Value $3,500 - 3,700. The Mark Gordon Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 458		1882 Liberty Seated Dime. NGC graded Proof 66 Cameo. Beautiful blue and lilac toning on both sides. An iridescent Gem. Only 1,100 Proofs struck. In a new NGC 4 pronged holder. Pop 17; 13 in 67 Cameo; 3 in 68 Cameo. Estimated Value $2,900 - 3,100. The Mark Gordon Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 459		1882 Liberty Seated Dime. NGC graded Proof 65 Cameo. Only 1,100 Proofs struck. A satiny gem with intense contrast that radiates broadly above the sleek mirrors. Sharply struck in all places, the usual touch of weakness often noted at Liberty's head is entirely absent, all details show completely including the hair curls. Pop 20; 33 finer. Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 460		1892 Barber Dime. PCGS graded Proof 67. Lovely blue toning on both sides. Only 1,245 proofs struck. An untoned Superb Gem with excellent luster and surfaces that are free from even the tiny luster grazes. Struck with meticulous care by the dies, thereby confirming the Superb grade which PCGS has assigned. Mintage in 1892 increased somewhat with the introduction of the new Barber design. Perhaps 300 to 400 more Proofs were sold that would have been the case, but by 1893, levels returned to normal once the novelty had worn off. Pop 11; none finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 4875) . Estimated Value $3,100 - 3,200. The Mark Gordon Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,105
Lot 461		1911 Barber Dime. PCGS graded Proof 67 PQ. Lovely rainbow toning. Only 543 Proofs struck. A simply exquisite Gem, the underlying brilliant mirror surfaces are layered in multicolor effects with full, frosty textured luster captured from the dies by the raised devices. Mathematically exact standards seen in the sharp centers, making this high-end Proof noteworthy since "average" detail in the key high points, such as leaves of Liberty's garland is more often the case. Pop 10; 5 in 68. (PCGS # 4895) . Estimated Value $3,100 - 3,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,450
Lot 462		1911 Barber Dime. NGC graded MS-67. Frosty white coin. From center to periphery the intense radiant silvery luster glows superbly. Pop 11; 2 finer in 68. Estimated Value $2,100 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,070
Lot 463		1911-D Barber Dime. PCGS graded MS-66. Frosty with nice golden and blue toning. Pop 36; 7 finer in 67 (PCGS # 4858) . Estimated Value $850 - 900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 464		1911-S Barber Dime. PCGS graded MS-64. A hint of light gold tone. Extra frosty luster throughout. Pop 46; 38 in 65; 42 in 66; 8 in 67. (PCGS # 4859) . Estimated Value $500 - 525. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $604
Lot 465		A Lot of Barber Dimes. A nice mixture of dates. 1892 to 1916. Grades range from About Good to XF. A total of 643 coins. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details	Realized $920
Lot 466		A Pair of NGC Graded Barber Dimes. Each item is housed in a First Generation Holder. Both coins are toned. Consists of: 1906 MS64 and 1916-S MS63. Estimated Value $200 - 220. View details	Realized $391
Lot 467		A Pair of Barber Dimes. Consists of: 1906-S AU50 and 1907 XF40 Cleaned. A total of 2 coins. Estimated Value $80 - 90. View details	Realized $161
Lot 468		A partial collection of Bust, Seated and Barber Dimes in an old Wayte Raymond holder. Consists of: 1833, 1834, 1851, 1857-0, 1870, 1873, 1874 Arrows, 1876-CC, 1880, 1883 (2 pcs), 1889, 1890, 1890-S, 1908, 1910, 1913 (2 pcs), 1914, 1914-D, 1916. Also includes 1837 No Stars in EF with fine engraving on the obverse. Coins grade VF to AU, many attractively toned. Lot of 22 coins. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details	Realized $2,760
Lot 469		1916-D Mercury Dime. NGC graded VG-8. Popular key date. Lightly toned. Nice separation of date and legends from the wide, square rims. Only 264,000 minted. In a 4 prong NGC holder. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,438
Lot 470		1942 Mercury Dime. PCGS graded Proof 68. Lovely toning on both sides. Some nice rainbow toning on the edges. A fully struck, and thoroughly Superb Mercury dime, the fields and devices give out a sudden burst of bright light. It can only be that our consignor searched high and low for years before landing this fantastic specimen! Pop 37; none finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 5077) . Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,300. The Mark Gordon Collection Ex: Charles Japhe Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,875
Lot 471		1942/1-D Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-63 Full Bands. CAC Approved. Well struck, pure white, and glistening with intense luster. A lovely Premium Quality example. The verb eke, as in "eke out," traces to before 1000 A.D., and yet this coin, due to its immense beauty, will stretch far out into the future to lure bidders. The smooth-flowing silver luster flares into heavy frostiness in many areas. At best, it is not easy to find such luster on a '42-D overdate Mercury dime. Too often, Mint States have a dull finish. So too crisp definition on the main devices counts for a lot. Mathematically exact standards are seen in the sharp hair and wing detail as well as the fasces (including the key central cross bands). Pop 20; 64 finer (PCGS # 5041) . Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 472		A Large Lot of Mercury Dimes. Dates range from 1916 to 1945. A nice selection of dates. Grades range from About Good to Unc. A careful inspection is highly recommended. Many slightly better dates in this holding. $201 Face Value. A total of 2,010 coins. Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,000. View details	Realized $2,243
Lot 473		A Set of Mercury Head Dimes. Dates range from 1916 to 1945-S. Missing the overdates and micro S. The coins will grade Poor to XF. The 1916-D is Good with a large reverse scratch. A total of 77 coins. Housed in a blue Whitman folder. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details	Realized $518
Lot 474		A Lot of Better Date Mercury Dimes. Consists of: 1926-S (2 pieces), 1930-P (25 pieces), 1930-S (22 pieces), 1931-P (18 pieces), 1931-D (14 pieces), 1931-S (35 pieces). Grades range from About Good to XF. A total of 116 coins. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details	Realized $311
Lot 475		1949-S BU Roosevelt Dime Roll. Housed in the original wrapper. The wrapper reads: The Los Angeles Branch Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. Unchecked for gems. Rare date in BU. Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,800. View details	Realized $1,375
Lot 476		1970 Roosevelt Dime. No S. PCGS graded Proof 69 Cameo. A near perfect coin. Owning a rare Roosevelt dime like this will never bring after-sale remorse, for the fact is so few of these No S Proofs are offered that it may be awhile before another with such stunning perfection comes along. Bid aggressively! Pop 2; none finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 85248) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. The Mark Gordon Collection Ex: Eric Kreuter Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,070
Lot 477		A Lot of Roosevelt Dimes. Consists of: $207.60 Face Value. Many key dates are included in nice condition. A total of 2,076 coins. Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details	Realized $2,128
Lot 478		A Lot of Silver Dimes. A total of $78.50 Face Value. Estimated Value $625 - 650. View details	Realized $834
Lot 479		A Lot of BU Roosevelt Dime Rolls. Consists of: 1946-P (½), 1953-D (1), 1954-D (1), 1954-S (3), 1955-P (1), 1955-D (1), 1955-S (5), 1956-P (1), 1957-P (1), 1958-P (1), 1960-P (3), 1962-P (1), 1962-D (2), 1963-D (1), 1964-D (2), Mixed Proofs (57 pieces). Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details	Realized $1,438
Lot 480		A Lot of Original Roosevelt Dime BU Rolls. Consists of: 1946-P (1), 1946-S (3), 1947-S (1), 1948-S (1), 1950-P (1). A total of 7 nice Rolls. Unchecked for gems. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details	Realized $1,093
Lot 481		A Lot of PCGS Graded Roosevelt Type Coins. Consists of: 1964 PR66, 1981-S Type 1 PR68DCAM, 2005-S Silver PR69DCAM. Estimated Value $20 - 30. The Mark Gordon Collection. View details	Realized $17