Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 54

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Patterns

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 3305		1836 Pattern Dollar. Silver, plain edge. PCGS graded Proof 61 Original Coin Alignment. Lovely golden toning with some blue colors. Popular C. Gobrecht Dollar. Both sides display the typical "look" for this rare 1836 delivery: smoothly mirrorlike Proof surfaces, rolling sparkle effects from light striking it at different angles, and boldly struck devices. In fact, the strike is strong, with clear definition to the high points such as the hair waves and shoulder clasp, the shield lines and drapery folds, and, on the reverse, the starry field along with the eagle's pleasurable display of feathery plumage. The toning hits us right as well, thereby increasing the beauty immensely. The one should fetch a very high bid for its perfect combination of nice quality and aesthetic appeal. Pop 20; 71 finer; 35 in 62; 23 in 63; 13 in 64. (PCGS # 11225) . Estimated Value $17,000 - 20,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $18,400
Lot 3306		1839 Pattern Dollar. Silver, reeded edge. PCGS graded Proof 61 Rarity-3. Nice fully brilliant example with a touch of gold toning on the obverse. Both sides display the typical "look" for this rare 1836 delivery: smoothly mirrorlike Proof surfaces, rolling sparkle effects from light striking it at different angles when the viewer revolves it on its horizontal and vertical axes -- and best of all, boldly struck devices. In fact, the strike is strong, with clear definition to the high points such as the hair waves and shoulder clasp, the shield lines and drapery folds, and, on the reverse, the starry field along with the eagle's pleasurable display of feathery plumage. The toning hits us right as well, thereby increasing the beauty immensely. The one should fetch a very high bid for its perfect combination of nice quality and aesthetic appeal. Pop 5; 31 finer; 5 in 62; 17 in 63; 8 in 64; 1 in 65. (PCGS # 11446) . A colorful character: in 1839, the year this Gobrecht dollar was minted, the first woman horse thief in America published her confessions. Josephine Amelia Perkins, born and raised in England, stole her first horse from her own father for her elopement. Eventually she came to America completely broke, and continued her career of horse-stealing. She herself admitted to being "4 times detected, twice pardoned on account of my sex, once for reasons of supposed insanity, and the 4th and last time, convicted and sentenced to 2 years imprisonment in Madison County jail, Kentucky." (The report doesn't state whether or not she ever ran for Congress.). Estimated Value $22,000 - 25,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $26,450
Lot 3307		1854 Pattern Cent. Bronze, plain edge. Judd-161 Original. Pollock-187. Proof 63 Brown. In an old green holder. A popular, readily affordable Type. In the 1830s through 1860s, the government slowly reduced the weight of the one-cent piece. This was done in stages. Collectors of the regular series are familiar with the last Large Cents, the first Copper-nickel and then Bronze cents. But few have ever encountered the intermediate 1854-55 Pattern Types, of which this is a very appealing, choice example! The Judd-161 "Originals" weigh 96 grains. The later post-1864 Bronze Indian cents, struck ten years after this unadopted Pattern issue, are exactly half that, at 48 grains. Pop 32; 54 finer. Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 3308		1858 Pattern Cent. Copper-nickel, plain edge. PCGS graded Proof 65. Small eagle with laurel wreath reverse. A sharply struck gem in every respect. The fields are reflective and the surfaces are flawless. No spots, stains, or marks. The fields display fine diagonal die polishing lines from careful die preparation but no hairlines or signs of contact. Light golden tan with a hint of silvery steel overtone on the left side of the obverse. An outstanding example of the Small Eagle/Laurel Wreath combination pattern small cent. Pop 7; 1 finer in 66. Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3309		1864 Pattern Half Dime. Copper, plain edge. Judd-378. Pollock-446. Low Rarity 7. PCGS "Genuine" Proof. Our Grade is Proof 60+. Probably cleaned long ago, still quite pleasing as one of the rare off-metal Patterns of this design. Copper pieces were struck from the regular Proof dies either to test the dies, or possibly as favors to coin collectors, a steady practice at the U.S. Mint since time immemorial (PCGS # 60549) . Estimated Value $600 - 700. The Leo Wexler Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,265
Lot 3310		1866 Pattern Five Cents. Copper, plain edge. Judd-498. Pollock-584 High Rarity 7. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red & Brown. An attractive example of this extremely elusive Judd variety. The only other example we have records of as having sold was the Proof 65RB specimen nearly fifteen years ago in a 1996 Heritage sale. We look forward to seeing the eager light of ownership glowing in the face of the successful bidder on this Pattern coin as he perceives the catch in what he has taken for a prized rarity! Pop 1; 1 finer in 65RB. Only two examples graded at PCGS (PCGS # 70694) . Historic note: 1866 was a most prolific year in the Mint's production of Pattern five-cent pieces. The newly authorized 5-gram weight coin to be made of nickel-copper alloy saw James B. Longacre working long hours as he created a variety of obverses and reverses for the proposed new issue. Judd-498 has a shield type similar to the regular issue, but the motto in smaller letters while the ball at the bottom divides the date 18-66. This is paired with the to-be-adoped With Rays regular die as found on the 1866-67 nickels of that variety. Copper (J-498) and bronze (J-499) pieces were struck, according to mint records. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 3311		1867 Pattern Five Cents. Aluminum, reeded edge. Judd-562. Pollock-623 Low Rarity 7. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo. A gorgeous example of this scarce variety. Longacre's Indian Princess portrait majestically graces the obverse and the reverse depiction is quite impressive as well. A coin that will fullfil the dearest wish of the advanced Patterns collector. In addition to the nearly pristine state of the fields and lovely cameo devices, we add an important "what's more" to the mix, Pop 1; none finer at PCGS. The only example graded at the service. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3312		1878 Pattern Half Eagle. Copper Gilt. NGC graded Proof 63 Low Rarity 7. Obverse: An enlarged version of the head on the copper $2.50 (J-1567): Head of Liberty by George T. Morgan, signed with an incuse M on neck truncation. She is shown facing to the left, with abundant hair done in waves, tied at a bun in the back, and with tresses falling down behind her neck. She has two ribbons, one of which is inscribed LIBERTY and touches her forehead, the other of which contains a symmetrical leaf pattern. The inscription E PLURIBUS UNUM is around the border, and the date 1878 is below, the latter curved to match the border. Reverse Design: The reverse design is also similar to that used on quarter eagle, but here in enlarged form and with inscriptions relating to the half eagle. What differentiates Judd-1568a from Judd-1568 is that it is from a different die with no pellets between the legend and denomination. First identified by Harry Bass. From the Bass sale description: "A splendid specimen, and a rarity as well. Perhaps a dozen examples can be accounted for. "Technical Aspects: Weight: 70.7 grains. Diameter: 25.4 mm. Die alignment: 180°. Die notes: The reverse die does not represent the same die as P-1758 [J-1568] with periods added but, instead, is a different die, with some different characteristics of alignment, etc. (evident, for example, at the LL of DOLLARS) which on the present piece are parallel at the bottom, but which on the preceding piece the second L is tilted left; other differences could be described. The reason for having two similar dies is not known. "Harry W. Bass, Jr. Notes: This variety, without pellets, was unidentified by Judd in his reference. The discovery is credited to Harry Bass." Pop 1; The only example graded at NGC Non Cameo. Estimated Value $8,000 - 10,000. Ex: Bass Collection Lot 1156; earlier in Stack's sale of the DiBello Collection, May 14, 1970, Lot 488. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $11,500
Lot 3313		1879 Pattern Metric Dollar. Silver, reeded edge. Proof 64. Rarity 4. Natural russet and slight iridescent toning on both sides. The Liberty Head design by William Barber (with possible assistance of his son Charles), a near look-alike to the 1877 $50 patterns (Judd-1546), with large head facing left, wearing a coronet with LIBERTY in raised letters, hair curls down the back of the neck. E PLURIBUS UNUM above, with stars seven left and six right, with the date below. The reverse consists of a wreath of cotton and wheat, with inner circle of dots enclosing 895.8 S. / 4.2--G. / 100--C. / 25 GRAMS. On the reverse, as in the $4 Stellas, the Latin motto present is DEO EST GLORIA ("God is glory/To God be the glory") in a cartouche, with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and ONE DOLLAR at the rim. Said to be struck in Hubbell's goloid composition with a reeded edge. Pop 11; 8 in 65, 1 in 66 . Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,105