Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 57

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

$10 Gold

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2181		1799 $10 Capped Bust. Small obverse stars. NGC graded AU-58. Warm golden surfaces exhibit sufficient luster and a satin, almost matte-like quality to place the grade squarely in the About Uncirculated 58 camp. The strong details really engage the aesthetic sense with their intricacy. Normal abrasion in the field and on devices; rims are choice. Pop 6; 7 finer, 1 in 61, 3 in 62, 3 in 64 (PCGS # 98562) . Historical association: A couple of noteworthy events can be used to place this 1799-dated gold coin: Congress suspended all trade with France and her colonies that year. The frigate Constellation captured French sailing ship Insurgente. In March of 1799, President John Adams appointed William Varns Murray to be the new Minister to France. Murray headed a peace commission which ended hostilities with France. Also this year, on December 14, George Washington died of a severe throat infection, following a cold caught while riding around his farm, Mount Vernon in the rain and snow. (An Alexandria, Virginia newspaper published in its entirety the report submitted by the attending physicians.). Estimated Value $20,000 - 22,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $18,400
Lot 2182		1799 $10 Capped Bust. Small obverse stars. Our grade is Sharpness of AU. Typical balanced strike on the main devices, everything clear and sharp. (The Mint in 1799 applied all of its quality control to gold Eagles and Half Eagles, but scrimped when it came to Large Cents, which tended to be more or less mediocre strikes.) Of 10 die varieties for 1799 (total mintage for the date, 37,449), BD-7 is relatively plentiful. According to Dannreuther, only BD-10 of this year and BD-2 of 1801 are seen more often. Hence, a suitable choice for ones Gold Type Set to represent this early-day Capped Bust $10 (PCGS # 98562) . Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2183		1800 $10 Capped Bust. NGC graded AU-55. Only 5,999 minted. A lustrous specimen after its temporary use in circulation, and one that collectors can use as a benchmark for other examples that share AU55 grade. While the strike is forthright and crisp in many areas, it is only reasonably full on some of Liberty's hair as well as at the reverse shield, yet without doubt few of the head and shoulder details are left to the imagination. Identifiers include a short diagonal line crossing the ribbon at UNUM; also, there is a little field indentation below the right claw. Under the terms of the Coinage Act of 1792, the obverses of all the coins, copper, silver, and gold, had to depict Liberty, then as now an allegorical female figure. The reverses of the silver and gold coins had to depict an eagle. With those requirements in force, and a requirement that certain inscriptions appear on all the coins, mint engraver Robert Scot composed his designs for the obverse and reverse. The gold Eagle obverse depicts a bust of Liberty facing right and wearing a soft cap (not the pileus or Liberty cap found on the Liberty cap half cent and cent, among other U.S. coins). Liberty's hair flows freely, down over her truncated shoulders. On the reverse of 1798-1804 dated pieces there is an eagle in heraldic pose adapted from the Great Seal of the United States. Pop 25; 67 finer (PCGS # 8563) . Estimated Value $19,000 - 20,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $18,975
Lot 2184		1801 $10 Capped Bust. NGC graded MS-61. Dancing luster off the satiny to matte-like surfaces of this attractively early Capped Bust Eagle. Bright gold shades can be seen on both sides. The strike is definitely sharp on the reverse, with the design elements bold. Again, we see strong devices on the obverse, including most, but not of the stars. Full hair curls, details in the cap. There are the usual associated abrasions for this period and grade, but all in all the coin is an outstanding MS61 example (PCGS # 8564) . Estimated Value $25,000 - 27,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $25,300
Lot 2185		1803 $10 Capped Bust. . BD-3, Breen-6844. NGC graded AU-58. Well struck on a problem free planchet. Pleasing golden toning adds to its appeal. There are four varieties of 1803, the first four found with small reverse stars and the last two with large stars. All known varieties use this single, hardy obvers die to strike the mintage of 15,017 pieces. Desirable in all grades. As a date, 1803 is available, although only one variety is readily found (BD-3), while the other varieties of this year are very scarce to quite rare. On this variety (used also with 1801 BD-2), the eagle's upper beak just about touches the star right below its point; right foot of E over cloud space. According to Dannreuther, BS-3 is the most available Small Reverse Stars variety for 1803. Estimated Value $17,000 - 19,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $20,700
Lot 2186		1842. Large date. SS New York. NGC Shipwreck Certification graded AU-58. A pleasing untoned exzample which has some interesting fine die cracks on the reverse. Lustrous with smooth surfaces. There is a small reeding mark below the eye. Hair curls crisp and well defined, as is the eagle's plumage. Mintage: 62,884. Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,910
Lot 2187		1850 $10 Large Date. VF20. Some minor marks. Estimated Value $550 - 575. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $748
Lot 2188		1876 $10 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-53. Only 687 struck. A very rare date. We see the standard array of light circulation marks present in the fields and on the deves, but nothing obscures the finer details (including clear lettering in the motto IN GOD WE TRUST on the ribbon). Some luster remains within the hair curls and in the eagle's feathers all of which points to a brief sojourn as an item of commerce before being set aside, possibly in a bank vault for use as backing of deposits and paper currency. Pop 4; 6 finer, 4 in 55, 1 in 58, 1 in 60 (PCGS # 8674) . Estimated Value $16,000 - 18,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2189		1876-CC $10 Liberty. NGC graded AU-53. A hint of light toning. Very rare date. Only 4,696 struck. This lovely coin joins others in the Carson City Mint pantheon that have a shot at Condition Census class in being every attractive. Pre-eminent figures of the past in the collecting of American gold coins and research were always attracted to CC-mint gold, as they are today. This coin stands as one of the most admired due to its association with the Centennial year of American independence, 1876. The coin is natural dusky gold with the uncleaned appearance collectors respect and the grading service rewards. A prized grade rarity, examples are apt to be encountered in Very Fine grade. The Winter-Cutler reference notes: "From the standpoint of overall rarity, the 1876-CC is among the rarest of all eagles struck at this mint." Once the AU level is attained for this date, you have reached the pinnacle of the grading curve; there are no known Mint State examples. Pop 10; 8 in AU55; 3 in AU58. (PCGS # 8675) . Die note: Date logotype fully impressed, with numerals centered horizontally and vertically. The left edge of lower serif of 1 over left side of dentil. Die artifacts around first few stars. Reverse CC mintmark high and lightly impressed, both letters on the same plane with nearly a letter's space between E and N below, second C close to and nearly completely under tip of arrow feather above, just to right of center of N below. Estimated Value $17,000 - 19,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2190		1877-S $10 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. In NGC holder 9173901-008. Rich coppery-golden color. All three mints then in operation struck Eagles in 1877, but only in low numbers. The distinctive San Francisco pieces are all very well executed and, when lustrous, have nice frosty surface as those seen here. Most of the original mintage was not saved, and only a relative few examples are certified in Mint State by either NGC or PCGS. Straw-gold blending into nice rich warm orange-gold color, where glimpses of luster persist within and around all devices extending well into the field on both sides. A couple of minor scuffs at the date with a disturbance in the luster below the first A in AMERICA on the reverse. Only 17,000 struck. Pop 13; 2 finer with 1 in 60, 1 in 61. (PCGS # 8679) . Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2191		1878 $10 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. A wonderful array of luster supports bright natural toning highlights. Well struck. It was only in 1878 that production levels began to rise in all the gold denominations. This coincided with the Greenback's return to "par" against gold. From Jan. 1, 1879, the nation was on a gold standard after 18 years of disordered conditions. Pop 40; 17 finer (PCGS # 8680) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2192		1880 $10 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. Primarily untoned with a luster graze at the cheek (PCGS # 8687) . Estimated Value $575 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $598
Lot 2193		1880-S $10 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-61. The obverse displays golden tones while the reverse exhibits lovely pink rose gold shades. Lustrous (PCGS # 8690) . Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $661
Lot 2194		1881 $10 Liberty. NGC graded MS-62. Normal bagmarks. Frosty reddish gold surface (PCGS # 8691) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $776
Lot 2195		1881 $10. NGC graded MS-62. Frosty, with a touch of subtle toning here and there on both sides. Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $776
Lot 2196		1881 $10 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Lightly toned (PCGS # 8691) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $776
Lot 2197		1881-CC $10 Liberty. PCGS graded EF-45. 24,015 pieces struck of which merely 425 are estimated to have survived. Pop 52; 128 finer (PCGS # 8692) . Estimated Value $800 - 850. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $949
Lot 2198		1882 $10. NGC graded MS-62. Flashy underlying mint luster. Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $776
Lot 2199		1882 $10 Liberty. NGC graded MS-60. Frosty and lightly toned. Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $633
Lot 2200		1882 $10 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. Nice untoned coin (PCGS # 8695) . Estimated Value $575 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $633
Lot 2201		1882 $10 Liberty. Improperly cleaned; mark on chin (PCGS # 8695) . Estimated Value $500 - 525. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $633
Lot 2202		1885-CC. $10.00 Obverse Die. Canceled obverse die with "CC No. 2" stamped on the side. Includes 2 die splashes struck from this die; one in copper and one in white metal. Also includes a collar and a collum (made later) to hold the die. Note: No 1885-CC $10.00's were struck! A very unusual and unique item. Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,565
Lot 2203		1886-S $10 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Golden orange toning. Sleek mint luster (PCGS # 8709) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $805
Lot 2204		1888-O $10 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-61. Pleasant subtle golden toning on both sides. A low mintage of only 21,335 pieces (PCGS # 8713) . Estimated Value $800 - 850. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $949
Lot 2205		1888-S $10 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. A touch of golden shades are displayed on both sides of this frosty Eagle (PCGS # 8714) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $863
Lot 2206		1889-S $10 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-61. Light golden and rose toning with sharp devices from a firm strike by the dies (PCGS # 8716) . Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $667
Lot 2207		1892 $10 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Beautiful golden orange coloration can be seen on both sides. The reverse surfaces exhibit a degree of reflectivity (PCGS # 8721) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $805
Lot 2208		1892 $10 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-60. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Pinkish gold in color with some warmer shades. Frosty (PCGS # 8721) . Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $661
Lot 2209		1892-S NGC graded AU Details. Improperly cleaned. The reverse displays flashy semi-reflective surfaces (PCGS # 8724) . Estimated Value $500 - 525. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $604
Lot 2210		1893 $10. NGC graded MS-62. An untoned specimen displaying attractive lustrous surfaces. Somewhat bagmarked. Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $776
Lot 2211		1893 $10. NGC graded MS-62. Golden hues are evident on both sides. The U.S. government was having trouble maintaining gold in the Treasury during 1893-95; at times, a degree of panic set in as the situation deteriorated, before J. P. Morgan advised the Secretary of the Treasury he could issue government bonds to restock the gold inventory. This eased the shortage. Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $776
Lot 2212		1893 $10. NGC graded MS-62. Predominantly untoned with heavy luster. Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $776
Lot 2213		1893 $10. NGC graded MS-62. Each side is lightly toned. Strong luster present, typical for 1893. Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $776
Lot 2214		1893 $10. NGC graded MS-62. Both the obverse and reverse exhibit lovely pinkish golden hues. Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $776
Lot 2215		1893 $10 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Greenish golden tones can be seen on both sides (PCGS # 8725) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $776
Lot 2216		1893 $10. NGC graded MS-62. Attractive golden toning. Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $776
Lot 2217		1893 $10. NGC graded MS-62. Golden hues scattered throughout both sides. Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $776
Lot 2218		1893 $10 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Lightly toned (PCGS # 8725) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $776
Lot 2219		1893 $10 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. We note a few minor obverse hairlines (PCGS # 8725) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $776
Lot 2220		1893 $10. NGC graded MS-62. Lustrous. Some bagmarks. Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $776
Lot 2221		1893 $10 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Frosty mint surfaces (PCGS # 8725) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $776
Lot 2222		1893 $10 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. We note a couple of very minor obverse pin scratches in front of Liberty's portrait (PCGS # 8725) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $776
Lot 2223		1893 $10 Liberty. NGC graded MS-62. Delicate golden toning with frosty devices (PCGS # 8725) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $776
Lot 2224		1893 $10 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-61. Subtle golden toning (PCGS # 8725) . Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $661
Lot 2225		1893 $10 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-61. Lovely underlying semi-reflective fields. Lightly toned. Extensive bagmarks (PCGS # 8725) . Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $661
Lot 2226		1893 $10 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58 (PCGS # 8725) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $604
Lot 2227		1893-S $10 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Softly toned with a few minor scuffs in the luster. Were this a silver dollar of 1893-S it would be priced north of one hundred thousand dollars! (Mintage 141,350, nearly the same as the '93-S Morgan dollar.) (PCGS # 8728) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $863
Lot 2228		1894 $10. NGC graded MS-62. Subdued rose-gold coloration accents both sides quite nicely. A few deeper bagmarks. Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $805
Lot 2229		1894 $10. NGC graded MS-62. Nice golden toning. Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $776
Lot 2230		1894 $10 NGC graded MS62. NGC graded MS-62. Both sides are lightly toned. Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $776

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