Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 59

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

$2.50 Gold

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1461		1796 $2.50 Capped Bust. No stars. PCGS graded AU-58 PQ. The more "plentiful" of the two die varities for the type, if such a word is appropriate for this prestigious numismatic gold coin. Well struck on a mostly problem-free planchet. We note a few very minor hairline adjustment marks in the unprotected right obverse field and these are well concealed by the lovely rich natural golden toning. The reverse is brilliant and semi prooflike. A Premium Quality coin for the given grade. It is believed -- based upon estimates by Walter Breen -- that only 963 examples were struck of the first quarter eagle. Interestingly, these were of a one-off design, a motif that would be discontinued after these 963 coins left the press. Within this small population there are two die varieties -- two different reverse dies differing from each other only by minute details. Believed to have been designed by Robert Scot, the 1796 quarter eagle features the capped head ("bust") of Liberty facing right. The field is plain, framed only by a low raised rim, with the date 1796 below the bust. The reverse is of the Large or Heraldic Eagle design similar to the one used on all gold and silver denominations of the period. It was adapted from the Great Seal of the United States. The main motif depicts an eagle with a shield on its breast, holding an olive branch and arrows in its claws, and in its beak a ribbon inscribed E PLURIBUS UNUM. An array of stars lies above, with clouds forming an arc from one wing to the other. The inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA surrounds. There is no mark indicating the denomination. Of the 963 pieces believed to have been minted, it has been estimated by David Akers, a student of the subject, that perhaps as many as 30 to 40 survive today, although other estimates put the number lower, into the range of 15 to 20 pieces. Others have suggested the 100 mark. Irrespective of which estimate one chooses, the 1796 quarter eagle is famous as an elusive and sought-after early Capped Bust American gold coin. Pop 14; 7 finer, 3 in 61, 3 in 62, 1 in 65. (PCGS # 7645) . Estimated Value $100,000 - 120,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1462		1836 $2.50 Classic Head. Script 8. NGC graded AU-58. Breen-6143. Head of 1835. Nice golden toning with traces of reflective luster still evident. When attractively toned and lustrous, as here, the 1834-39 quarter eagle coinage is really grand. This has sharp stars and most of the hair curls crisply defined. Liberty's cheek is choice as well, barring only one or two slight circulation marks. According to Breen, most of the gold for this years pouput of 547,986 coins came from melted old-tenor coins, part was from French Indemnity payments (PCGS # 7694) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,840
Lot 1463		1839-C $2.50 Classic Head. NGC graded AU-55. Only 18,140 pieces struck. Light golden toning. Mintmark on obverse above the date. Dusky reddish gold luster still evident in the protected areas merging into warmer orange shades of "old gold" toning, very pretty, and with indications of extra care in handling and preservation over the years. Probably the net result of loving ownership by its former admirers. Sharply struck with a wealth of detail, this scarce issue has importance as the first quarter eagle from the newly opened Charlotte Mint. Three die varieties are described below, this example being variety A. Rather than being an overdate, this is better described as a repunched date, in our opinion. On the present crack connects the rim to the E in STATES. Identification of three die varieties: A: Mintmark over left half of digit 3. Tip of branch stem over right upright of D. Usually cracked, neck to right wing. B: Mintmark over left half of digit 3. Tip of branch stem over left edge of D. Usually cracked through E of STATES. C: Mintmark over space between 83. Usually cracked, left shield tip to beak. Pop 37; 98 finer (PCGS # 7699) . Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,290
Lot 1464		1844-D $2.50 Liberty. Details of About Good-3. Damaged and used as jewelry. Rare low mintage date as only 17,332 were struck. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $334
Lot 1465		1845-D $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. 19,460 pieces struck of which merely 200 are estimated to have survived. Mostly untoned. An attractive coin sporting an illustrious provenance, and a lustrous coin of the finest AU58 order. Original mint frost graces the light greenish gold surfaces. Sharply struck for the date including all stars and the eagle's claws, easily finer in sharpness than the small group of its peers in this grade we have offered for sale in years gone by. Pop 28; 8 finer (PCGS # 7738) . Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,400. Ex: Pittman Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,255
Lot 1466		1847-C Liberty. NGC graded MS-63. Mostly untoned. Well struck for this date. Only 23,226 pieces minted. This issue had the highest mintage of any Charlotte Mint quarter eagle, and is one of the most available. Mint State survivors are scarce, however. Unquestionably the best feature of this coin is its desirable bold strike. Both sides show full detail. While we have not examined every known 1847-C half eagle, it seems a rare possibility that there are many others as sharp, as attractive, as carefully graded as this piece. There are some very faint hairlines (not from cleaning) on both the obverse and the reverse. The fields are remarkably clean with just one fine lines under the A in STATES visible below magnification. An important example of Southern branch-mint gold and one that is seldom seen in such a high-class condition. Pop 3; 4 finer in 64. Estimated Value $10,000 - 11,000. Ex: Pittman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $11,213
Lot 1467		1858-C $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-50 PQ. Well struck and nice light golden toning. Choice for the grade. Only 9,056 pieces struck. The fact is not general knowledge, but all of the equipment received by the Charlotte Mint was state of the art at the time this Southern facility opened for striking gold coins in 1838. The fact-finding journey of Philadelphia Mint Chief Coiner Franklin Peale through the mints of Europe in 1833-1835 assured that United States coins would be second to none in terms of technology. It was Peale, in fact, who supervised the installation of the Charlotte Mint's machinery. By 1858 the Mint was at the pinnacle of its production curve, but who could have guessed that what would become known as the War of the Rebellion would spell the end of the Charlotte mint three years hence! Pop 15; 69 finer (PCGS # 7787) . Estimated Value $2,700 - 2,800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,990
Lot 1468		1860-S $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded EF-45. Only 35,600 pieces struck. Light golden toning; very pleasing surfaces, strike, and color. Pop 20; 75 finer (PCGS # 7793) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $575
Lot 1469		1861 Type 2 $2½ Liberty. NGC graded MS-63. A nice frosty coin. With the secession of several States from the Union in 1860-61, demand by gold depositors to turn their bullion into coins increased dramatically in 1861 and 1862. This quarter eagle is a nice Civil War period date in choice Mint condition. Pop 45; 55 finer. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 1470		1868-S. Cleaned. Low mintage of only 34,000 and therefor desirable for this scarcity factor alone. Estimated Value $150 - 160. View details	Realized $253
Lot 1471		1898 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-66. Frosty and boldly struck. A lovely gem. Only 24,165 pieces minted of which 4,000 are estimated to have survived. Pop 54; 34 finer, 29 in 67, 5 in 67 Star (PCGS # 7850) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,243
Lot 1472		1900 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-66. A nice bold strike. Loaded with mint luster. The features of this visually stunning Gem include radiantly full luster, beautifully intermingled light toning shades, and amazingly sharp strike details. Pop 108; 31 finer, 1 in 66 Star, 27 in 67, 2 in 67 Star, 1 in 68 (PCGS # 7852) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,415
Lot 1473		1900 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-66. Quite lustrous and boldly struck. Pop 108; 31 finer, 1 in 66 Star, 27 in 67, 2 in 67 Star, and 1 in 68 (PCGS # 7852) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,128
Lot 1474		1900 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-66. A hint of light tone. An appealing gem. Pop 108; 31 finer, 1 in 66 Star, 27 in 67, 2 in 67 Star, and 1 in 68 (PCGS # 7852) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,128
Lot 1475		1900 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-66. Well struck with attractive golden hues. The surfaces exhibit eye-opening smoth luster, the devices sharp striking definition. Pop 59; 5 finer in 67 (PCGS # 7852) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,156
Lot 1476		1901 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-66. A marvelous gem quarter eagle loaded with pizzazz! Rich golden hues and captivating semi-reflective fields add to the eye appeal, solidifying this coin as an extremely desirable example. Looks like a proof. Pop 77; 6 finer, 5 in 67, 1 in 68 (PCGS # 7853) . Estimated Value $2,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,565
Lot 1477		1901 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-66. Well struck with attractive golden shades. Pop 111; 23 finer, 21 in 67, 1 in 67 Star, and 1 in 68 (PCGS # 7853) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,128
Lot 1478		1901 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-66. Boldly struck. A trace of toning is evident here and there on both sides. The frosty textured surfaces are awash in rich colors, and both sides are uncommonly well struck for this consistently well-produced date. Pop 77; 6 finer, 5 in 67, 1 in 68 (PCGS # 7853) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,300
Lot 1479		1902 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-66. Lightly toned on both sides. Gleaming, satiny luster and excellent detail with only some residual weakness at some of the dentils. The surfaces are impeccable. Pop 149; 64 finer, 51 in 67, 7 in 67 Star, 6 in 68 (PCGS # 7854) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,128
Lot 1480		1902 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-66. Well struck. An attractive gem. Pop 149; 64 finer, 51 in 67, 7 in 67 Star, and 6 in 68 (PCGS # 7854) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,128
Lot 1481		1902 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-66. Well struck and lightly toned. This lovely Liberty quarter eagle is fully struck and shows several areas of noticeable warm patina within the fields on each side. Even a super-critical buyer will find no reason at all to disagree with the assigned MS66 grade. Pop 149; 64 finer, 51 in 67, 7 in 67 Star, and 6 in 68 (PCGS # 7854) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,128
Lot 1482		1903 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-66 PQ. Lovely golden toning. About as close to watertight perfection as can be expected, this vibrant MS66. Regarding this date, the clearest details are found throughout the peripheral areas and also encompassing the key centers which are crystal clear as noted in hair, the eagle shield. All stars full (PCGS # 7855) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,185
Lot 1483		1903 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-66. A nice brilliant untoned example. Pop 278; 88 finer, 2 in 66 Star, 78 in 67, 5 in 67 Star, and 3 in 68 (PCGS # 7855) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,128
Lot 1484		1903 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-66. Boldly struck and mostly untoned. Pop 278; 88 finer, 2 in 66 Star, 78 in 67, 5 in 67 Star, and 3 in 68 (PCGS # 7855) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,185
Lot 1485		1903 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-66. Boldly struck and predominantly untoned. When compared to other issues in the long-lived Liberty Quarter Eagle series, dates after 1900 are common. Still, the original business strike mintage is a not overly generous in most years, and survivors are seldom encountered above the Gem grade level. Pop 278; 88 finer, 2 in 66 Star, 78 in 67, 5 in 67 Star, and 3 in 68 (PCGS # 7855) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,128
Lot 1486		1903 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-66. Well struck, frosty and untoned. Pop 278; 88 finer, 2 in 66 Star, 78 in 67, 5 in 67 Star, and 3 in 68 (PCGS # 7855) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,128
Lot 1487		1903 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-66. Boldly struck with lovely golden shades, a splendid pick for ones Type Set. Pop 278; 88 finer, 2 in 66 Star, 78 in 67, 5 in 67 Star, and 3 in 68 (PCGS # 7855) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,128
Lot 1488		1903 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-66. An attractive gem, gleaming fresh and lustrous. Pop 278; 88 finer, 2 in 66 Star, 78 in 67, 5 in 67 Star, and 3 in 68 (PCGS # 7855) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,128
Lot 1489		1903 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-66. Loaded with mint bloom. Well struck. Pop 278; 88 finer, 2 in 66 Star, 78 in 67, 5 in 67 Star, and 3 in 68 (PCGS # 7855) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,128
Lot 1490		1903 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-66. The otherwise golden-bright color switches to polychrome-gold shadings in select areas. Struck with exactitude that is the hallmark of a post-1900 Liberty quarter eagles (PCGS # 7855) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,300
Lot 1491		1904 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded all MS-66. The satin surfaces ripple on these with original luster. Each is lightly toned and golden. The only way to compete on these handsome little $2.50 gold pieces is to be the most responsive bidder! Lot of 3 coins (PCGS # 7856) . Estimated Value $5,700 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,325
Lot 1492		1904 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded both MS-66. Rich golden toning. Shimmering mint brilliance is seen over each side of these fully struck Gems. Simply ideal quality for the collector and not seen all that often in this superior state of preservation. Lot of 2 coins (PCGS # 7856) . Estimated Value $3,800 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,255
Lot 1493		1904 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-66. A hint of light gold tone. One tiny mark on the reverse. Rich and nicely layered over each side with full luster MS66 Gem quality. All this is perhaps obvious from the photos. What we need to emphasize also is that the strike is customarily crisp and detailed for the issue with the usual sharp metal flows into the deepest recesses of the dies on both sides (PCGS # 7856) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,128
Lot 1494		1904 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-66. Lovely golden toning. Always frosty for the issue, as seen here, the frosted-gold surface is nearly superb with nothing in the way of distracting bagmarks. Well struck on all devices (PCGS # 7856) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,128
Lot 1495		1904 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-62. Light golden toning (PCGS # 7856) . Estimated Value $400 - 425. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $495
Lot 1496		1905 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded all MS-66. Each coin in this group Lot is bright gold oscillating with luster and deeply struck including stars. Lot of 4 coins (PCGS # 7857) . Estimated Value $7,600 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $8,510
Lot 1497		1905 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded both MS-66. Swimming in mint brilliance over each side, both examples are sharply made Gems. Lot of 2 coins (PCGS # 7857) . Estimated Value $3,800 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,255
Lot 1498		1905 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded both MS-66. Light golden toning. Intense but still satiny frost, both coins in this Lot are lightly toned to a soft golden color through which brighter gold radiance persists almost undiminished. Lot of 2 coins (PCGS # 7857) . Estimated Value $3,800 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,255
Lot 1499		1905 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-66. Rich golden obverse toning. A sparkling Gem with satiny surfaces and a commanding strike (PCGS # 7857) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,128
Lot 1500		1905 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-66. Rich golden toning. What is most in full view when we examine this coin is its thick, golden mint luster -- it swirls over each side unhindered by serious abrasions and free of even a trace of tarnish. A coin with outward charm that will delight the serious gold collector (PCGS # 7857) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,128
Lot 1501		1906 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded all MS-66. Gorgeous examples of this 1906 date, the fields being matte and lustrous, the designs boldly struck on each and well detailed. Lot of 5 coins (PCGS # 7858) . Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $10,638
Lot 1502		1906 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded all MS-66. One coin is housed in an Old Green Holder. Lot of 3 coins (PCGS # 7858) . Estimated Value $5,700 - 5,900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,440
Lot 1503		1907 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded all MS-66. A brilliant, frosty Gem threesome with no visible imperfections. Lot of 3 coins (PCGS # 7859) . Estimated Value $5,700 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,325
Lot 1504		1907 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-66. Subdued golden coloration can be seen on both sides (PCGS # 7859) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,128
Lot 1505		1907 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-66. Lovely golden toning atop resonant luster. Sheer boldness of strike throughout (PCGS # 7859) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,185
Lot 1506		1907 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-66. Lovely golden toning. A solidly graded, high quality Gem, this coin displays impressive striking definition for a any Liberty quarter eagle of the period. This is to say that the strike is full, including those few hair strands over Liberty's ear which sometimes affect this issue (PCGS # 7859) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,243
Lot 1507		1907 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-66. This is a nicely struck example exhibiting fine detail to all the high points. Creamy luster and rich orange-gold color with none of the usual tiny alloy spots on the surface. A first-rate Gem (PCGS # 7859) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,128
Lot 1508		1907 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-66. This example is quite pleasing with vibrant luster and splashes of almost warm patina on each side. No deviation in the sharp relief seen, either, not even in the stars (PCGS # 7859) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,128
Lot 1509		1907 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-66. A problem-free coin with luster racing over the surface, vivid and orange gold in appearance. What's more, the fields acquit themselves nicely in terms of the absence of marks (PCGS # 7859) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,128
Lot 1510		1907 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-66. Lovely toning. With flattering mint luster and a minimum number of wispy abrasions, this peach-gold coin is every bit the Gem. Especially bold strike (PCGS # 7859) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,128

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