Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 53

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

World Gold

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2484		China. 1000 Yuan, 1965 (Year 54). Fr-16; KM-Y541. Sun Yat-sen. On 100th anniversary of his birth. NGC graded MS-63. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $720
Lot 2485		China. 4 Piece Commemorative Set of 400 Yuan's, 1979. KM-Y4,5,6,7. Weight .4997 ounce each. To Commemorative the 30th Anniversary of Peoples Republic. In custom wood box, with certificate number 19513. Lot of 4 coins. Choice Brilliant Proof. Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,500. View details	Realized $2,013
Lot 2486		China. 450 Yuan, 1979. KM-Y9. Weight 0.4968 ounce. International Year of the Child. NGC graded Proof 69 Ultra Cameo. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $719
Lot 2487		China. 14 Piece Proof Set including Gold 250 Yuan and 300 Yuan, 1980. KM-PS2 (Y-10-23). Mintage 1,000 sets. 1 Yuan, Y-10. NGC Proof 69 Ultra Cameo; 1 Yuan Y-11 NGC Proof 68 Cameo; 1 Yuan Y-12. NGC Proof 68 Cameo; 1 Yuan Y-13. NGC Proof 67 Cameo; 1 Yuan Y-14 NGC Proof 68 Ultra Cameo; 1 Yuan Y-15. NGC Proof 68 Ultra Cameo; 1 Yuan Y-16. NGC Proof 68 Ultra Cameo; 1 Yuan Y-17. NGC Proof 67 Cameo; 20 Yuan Y-18. ICG Proof 69 Deep Cameo; 30 Yuan Y19. NGC Proof 69 Ultra Cameo; 30 Yuan Y-20. NGC Proof 68 Cameo; 30 Yuan Y-21. ICG Proof 69 Deep Cameo; Gold 250 Yuan Y-22. ICG Proof 69 Deep Cameo; Gold 300 Yuan Y-23. ICG Proof 69 Deep Cameo. Lot of 14 coins. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2488		China. Ounce, 1982. KM-Bruce X#MBA11. Weight 1.00 ounce. Panda with bamboo shoot. First year. NGC graded MS-68. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,530
Lot 2489		China. Panda Set: 1, ½, ¼, 1/10th Ounce, 1982. KM-Y40-43. Total weight 1.85 ounce. Temple of Heaven. Reverse: Panda. First year of issue. In sealed plastic holders. Lot of 4 coins. Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details	Realized $2,310
Lot 2490		China. Panda Set: 1, ½, ¼, 1/10th Ounce, 1982. KM-Y40-43. Total weight 1.85 ounce. Temple of Heaven. Reverse: Panda. First year of issue. In sealed plastic holders. Lot of 4 coins. Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details	Realized $2,310
Lot 2491		China. Proof Panda Set: 100, 50, 25, 10 and 5 Yuan, 1983. KM-Y52-48. Total weight 1.90 ounces. Temple of Heaven. Reverse: Panda. Each coin in sealed plastic holder. Lot of 5 coins. Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,600. View details	Realized $2,070
Lot 2492		China. 50 Yuan, 1983. KM-Y71 (Y51). Weight .500 ounce. Temple of Heaven. Reverse Panda walking right in inner circle. Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $375 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $518
Lot 2493		China. 5 Yuan, 1983. KM-Y48. Weight 0.0500 ounce. Panda. Lot of 2 coins. Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $70 - 90. View details	Realized $138
Lot 2494		China. Proof Panda Set: 100, 50, 25, 10 and 5 Yuan, 1984. KM-Y77-73. Total weight 1.90 ounces. Temple of Heaven. Reverse: Panda. Each coin in sealed plastic holder. Lot of 5 coins. Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,600. View details	Realized $1,955
Lot 2495		China. 100 Yuan, 1984. KM-91. Weight 1.000 ounce. Lounging panda with bamboo sprigs. Reverse: Temple of Heaven. NGC graded MS-65. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2496		China. 100 Yuan, 1985. KM-Y84. Panda. NGC graded MS-68. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,265
Lot 2497		China. 150 Yuan, 1988. KM-198. Weight 0.2358 ounces. Year of the Dragon. Obv: Great Wall of China. Reverse: Dragon attacking. Choice Brilliant Proof. Estimated Value $200 - 225. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $334
Lot 2498		China. 4 Piece Unicorn Proof Set: Gold 25, 10 and 5 Yuan, Plus Silver 10 Yuan, 1994. KM-678, 676, 674, 675. Total gold weight 0.40 ounces. Figure on Eastern unicorn. Reverse: Unicorn. Mintage of 2,500 sets for worldwide distribution. With certificate of Authenticity, number 1035. In presentation black case. Lot of 4 coins. Choice Brilliant Proof. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details	Realized $529
Lot 2499		China. 5 Piece Unicorn Gold Set: 50 Yuan, 25 Bi-Metallic and 25 Yuan, 10 and 5 Yuan, 1995. KM-801, 798, 797, 796, 794. Total weight 1.1487 ounces. Plus 1/8 ounce of silver. Eastern unicorn rearing. Reverse: Western unicorn with offspring. Mintage of 1,000 sets distributed worldwide. With certificate of Authenticity, number 279. In custom presentation black case. Lot of 5 coins. Choice Brilliant Proof. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details	Realized $1,800
Lot 2500		China. 50 Yuan and 25 Bi-Metallic Yuan, 1995. KM-801, 797. Total weight of gold 0.75 ounces. Plus 1/8 ounce of silver. Eastern unicorn, rearing. Reverse: Western unicorn with offspring. Number 5 of 1000 sets. In black presentation case. Lot of 2 coins. Choice Brilliant Proof. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details	Realized $1,266
Lot 2501		China. Lot of small Panda's: 1/10 Ounce 1988 (2 pieces) and 1/20 Ounce, 1985 (2 pieces). Total weight .300 ounce. Lot of 4 coins. Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $225 - 250. View details	Realized $322
Lot 2502		Colombia. 8 Escudos, 1830-RS (Bogota). Fr-67; KM-82.1. Republic. Draped female bust with LIBERTAD on head band, date at bottom. Reverse: Fasces with bow and arrows between cornucopia. Lamination marks on reverse. Considerable original mint luster. ANACS graded AU-50. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,185
Lot 2503		Colombia. 10 Pesos, 1858 (Popayan). Fr-86; KM-129.2. Granadine Confederation. Diademed head of Liberty left. Reverse: Bannered arms surmounted by Condor; value, fineness, and mint. Well struck up, with very lustrous fields. Very nice for issue and thus Rare. NGC graded MS-64. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,300
Lot 2504		Colombia. 10 Pesos, 1858 (Bogota). Fr-85; KM-122.1. Republic of Nueva Granada. Liberty head left. Reverse: Arms with place of minting below. Lightly cleaned with natural surface flaws. Centers softly struck. In PCGS holder, Genuine not Gradable. Our grade, Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2505		Colombia. 20 Pesos, 1859 (Bogota). Fr-87; KM-130. Granadine Confederation. Diademed head of Liberty left. Reverse: Bannered arms surmounted by Condor; value, finesse, and mint. Rare one year type. The Millennia specimen in NGC AU 58 realized $18,500. NGC graded This coin, AU-55. Estimated Value $7,500 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,130
Lot 2506		Colombia. 2 Pesos, 1871 (Medellin). Fr-106; KM-A154. Liberty head left. Reverse: Arms and place of minting. In a new NGC 4 prong holder. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $150 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $312
Lot 2507		Costa Rica. 2 Pesos, 1866-GW. Fr-14; KM-113. Arms. Reverse: Value in wreath. Lightly cleaned and toned. About Very Fine. Estimated Value $90 - 110. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $161
Lot 2508		Costa Rica. 5 Pesos, 1873-GW. Fr-18; KM-118. Arms in sprays. Reverse: Value in numerals within wreath. One year type. Very Rare. In a new NGC 4 prong holder. NGC graded AU-55. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,335
Lot 2509		Cuba. 10 Pesos, 1915. Fr-3; KM-20. Head of Marti. Reverse: Arms. Attractive brilliant and lustrous example. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $650 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2510		Cuba. 10 Pesos, 1915. Fr-3; KM-20. Head of Marti. Reverse: Arms. NGC graded MS-61. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2511		Cuba. Peso, 1915. Fr-7; KM-16. Head of Marti. Reverse: Arms. This piece is truly exceptional. PCGS graded MS-66. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $719
Lot 2512		Cuba. Proof 1 Peso, 1916. Fr-7; KM-16. Mintage of only 100 pieces struck in proof. Head of Marti. Reverse: Arms. A truly exceptional example. In a new NGC 4 prong holder. NGC graded Proof 67 Ultra Cameo. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,475
Lot 2513		Denmark. 20 Kroner, 1873. Fr-295; KM-791.1. Christian IX, 1863-1906. Head. Reverse: Seated female. PCI graded MS-63. Estimated Value $225 - 250. View details	Realized $324
Lot 2514		Ecuador. 8 Escudos, 1839-MV A (Quito). Fr-3; KM-23.1. Republic. First Liberty type. Draped bust of Liberty left, with brooch and earring. Reverse: Radiant sun on astrological course, above three high peaks, two with bird emblems; row of stars above. A lovely lustrous example with a tinge of tone. Rare. PCGS graded AU-58. Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $12,650
Lot 2515		Ecuador. 8 Escudos, 1845-Quito MV. Fr-7; KM-31. Republic. Flag-draped national arms with 8 - E at left and right. Reverse: Bare bust of Simon Bolivar to left with BOLIVAR on truncation of neck. Variety without the flag poles below the arms. This is the second variety of this very rare type. This type was not in the Eliasberg sale. An NGC graded EF-45 sold in our February 2008 sale for $33,000. This higher graded piece is among the finest known for the type. NGC graded AU-55. Estimated Value $35,000 - 40,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $57,500
Lot 2516		Ecuador. Condor, 1928. Fr-11; KM-74. Birmingham mint. Head of Bolivar left. Reverse: Arms. One year type. NGC graded MS-61. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,495
Lot 2517		Egypt. 500 Qirsh (5 Pounds), AH 1293 Year 6 (1880/1881). Fr-17a; KM-286. Abdul Hamid, 1876-1909. Toughra and value in plain field. Reverse: Legend and date. Mintage approximately 5 to 10 pieces exist. Very Rare. NGC graded AU-55. Estimated Value $10,000 - 15,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $11,400
Lot 2518		Egypt. 100 Piastres, 1938. Fr-36; KM-372. Farouk, 1937-1952. Military bust left. Reverse Legend. Royal Wedding. In a new NGC 4 prong holder. NGC graded MS-61. Estimated Value $250 - 275. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $391
Lot 2519		Equatorial Guinea. 30,000 Francos, 1993. KM-107. Weight 1.0003 ounces. Elephant Protection. Arms above denomination. Reverse: Elephant. Mintage of 700 pieces of which 400 pieces remelted at mint. Very Scarce. PCGS graded MS-66. Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2520		Ethiopia. 20 Dollars, 1966. Fr-33; KM-39. Weight .2315 ounce. Bust of Haile Selassie. Reverse: Arms. On his 75th birthday and 50th Jubilee of Reign. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $175 - 200. View details	Unsold
Lot 2521		Ethiopia. 400 Birr, EE1972 (1980). Fr-41; KM-60. Weight .4968 ounce. Mintage 3,387. International Year of the Child. NGC graded Proof 67 Ultra Cameo. Estimated Value $425 - 475. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $477
Lot 2522		Ethiopia. 500 Birr, EE1974 (1981). Fr-42; KM-68. Weight 0.5006 ounce. International Year of Disabled Persons. NGC graded Proof 66 Ultra Cameo. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2523		Falkland Islands. 2 Pounds, 1974. Fr-2; KM-8. Weight 0.4712 ounces. Elizabeth II. Reverse: Romney marsh sheep. NGC graded Proof 67 Ultra Cameo. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2524		Falkland Islands. 50 Pence, 1995. Fr-21; KM-45b. Elizabeth II. V-E. Day 50th Anniversary. Mintage of only 100 pieces. Rare. NGC graded Proof 68 Ultra Cameo. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2525		Finland. 10 Markkaa, 1882-S. Fr-5; KM-8.2. Alexander III of Russia. Very scarce condition. NGC graded MS-65. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 2526		Finland. 20 Markkaa, 1912-S. Fr-3; KM-9.2. Nicholas II of Russia. Scarce condition. NGC graded MS-66. Estimated Value $450 - 550. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $661
Lot 2527		France. Angel d'Or, ND (1341). Fr-273; Dupl-255A. 6.34 grams. House of Valois. Philipp VI, 1328-1350. Archangel Michael stands atop winged and hooved devil, holding cross, his hand upon shield, tressure around. Reverse: Floriated cross, quadrilobe border with fleur-de-lis points, crowns at angles. A fairly sharp strike, strong details on the central devices, most legends showing. Rare as an issue, and especially so in this grade. NGC graded AU-55. Hammered gold coins were issued by France for over 300 years, ending with the reign of Louis XIII. During this entire period only in 1341 was this type issued with a standing Archangel Michael. A major rarity, historically and symbolically important. Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000. Ex: Millennia Lot 541. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2528		France. Ecu d'or au soleil, ND. Fr-318. Charles VIII, 1483-1498. Crowned arms of France, small sun above. Reverse: Floriated cross. Mounted in a gold bezel with a fleurs de lis at top for suspension. Total weight including coin 11.5 grams. Bezel stamped 14 carat. Coin, Very Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $518
Lot 2529		France. Louis d'or, 1649-A (Paris). Fr-415; KM-157.1. Louis XIV, 1643-1715. Child head with short curl. Reverse: Four cruciform crowned double L's, fleu de lis in angles. PCGS graded AU-55. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,750. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2530		France. 1 Louis d'or de Noailles, 1717-A (Paris). Fr-451; KM-430.1; Gad-335. Louis XV. Crowned child bust left. Reverse: Cross of four shields with arms of France and Navarre, lis in angles. Sharply struck with an abundance of mint fresh original luster. Very rare type in extraordinary condition. NGC graded MS-65. Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $9,775
Lot 2531		France. Gold 24 Livres, 1793-A (Paris). Fr-478; Gadoury-62. 7.62 grams. First Republic, Convention, 1792-1795. Winged genius (angel) right, inscribing "Constitution" on tablet supported on altar, fasces and Liberty Cap at left, rooster at right; REGNE DE LA LOI. Reverse: Value and mintmark within oak wreath; around, REPUBLIQUE FRANÇOISE, L'AN II. Year 2 of the Revolution, during the so-called reign of the law. Less than the usual softness to obverse strike; reverse very bold. Minimal marks and "haymarking." Fields with fine satiny luster. A much better example than typically encountered. Very rare. NGC graded MS-64. Here is the first example of the angel writing upon a tablet, a theme which would become common on French gold coins. Yet this one-year type with the denomination of 24 Livres is anything but common. The Livre denomination would soon give way to the Franc. A classic of the French Revolution. Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000. Illustrated in Money of The World, coin 121; Ex-Millennia Lot 552. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $18,975
Lot 2532		France. 40 Francs, 1811-A (Paris). Fr-505; KM-696.1. Napoleon I. Laureate head left. Reverse: Value in wreath. Very Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 325. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 2533		France. 40 Francs, 1817-A (Paris). Fr-532; KM-713.1. Louis XVIII, 1814-1824. Bare head right. Reverse: Crowned arms in wreath. Lustrous and a very pleasing example. NGC graded MS-61. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,265

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