Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 60

Pre-Long Beach Coin Auction

Small Cents

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1293		1856 Flying Eagle Cent. NGC graded Proof 63. A nice bold strike with pleasing even light tan toning throughout. We note a few minor hairlines, one on the reverse beneath CEN. This Key Date rarity appears more like a mnt state example. In 1856 one master die was made for the Flying Eagle cent (today the letters are called the Style of 1856 letters and, among other characteristics, have a somewhat squared center in the 0 in OF; A and M in AMERICA touch, but the M is slightly higher than the A). This identical master die was used to make all 1856-dated dies and, very early in 1857, to make 1857-dated dies with Style of 1856 letters. In all probability, the letter punches used to make this and other master dies were ordered from a private source outside the Mint. After working dies were made to strike Flying Eagle cents, the dies were dressed or finished to remove burrs and surface irregularities. Proof dies were given special mirror finishes. The Proofs dated 1856 were polished less thoroughly than those dated 1857 and 1858. However, among nearly all Proof Flying Eagle cents, the Proof surface is not as mirrorlike as that found, for example, on 1856-1858 Proof silver or gold coins. A truly beautiful Proof 63, tightly buttoned down grade concealing no defects. Reflective surfaces in line with the choice quality one expects. This combines with finely textured motifs to give the coin nonstop eye-appeal. The obverse and reverse both are naturally toned. Unquestionably the most famous of all 19th century small cent rarities, certainly a date whose celebrity is generations old within the collecting fraternity. Scholarship has for the time being settled the argument as to the number of 1856 flying eagle cents that were made: perhaps 1,500 to 2,500, some in 1856, and others over the course of the next few years to supply those who missed out on the original allocation. The 1856-dated pieces were made to sway congressmen and others of the need for smaller-sized cents to replace the old unwieldy large cents. In 1857 and 1858, the flying eagles were produced in large numbers for circulation, but the 1856 issue were meant for collectors and others. Above and beyond the raw number of coins produced, this date has always been heralded as a rare offering in U.S. numismatics. Its popularity stretches back longer than 150 years! Attractive Choice Proof 63s don't come along all that often in today's auction venue. We imagine that the coin offered here will be met with serious bids, and the outcome will be that appropriate to a celebrated rarity. Pop 65. The following complete set of Flying Eagle and Indian Cents was acquired during the 1950's and housed in a custom plastic holder. Stored in a Southern California bank vault for over a half of a century, the coins were recently sent to NGC for grading. After reviewing the grades we feel that NGC was extremely conservative with many of these coins. In addition, the toning has been questioned on a number of the cents. We invite interested parties to personally inspect these coins and judge them for yourself. Estimated Value $12,000 - 13,000. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $13,800
Lot 1294		1857 Flying Eagle Cent. NGC graded MS-62. Well struck with even light golden toning. We note a few scattered marks on the obverse and overall, quite a nice looking Flying Eagle Cent. Estimated Value $400 - 450. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $748
Lot 1295		1858 Flying Eagle Cent. Large letters. NGC graded MS-63. A decent strike with lovely light golden toning. Estimated Value $500 - 550. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 1296		1858 Flying Eagle Cent. Small letters. NGC graded Details of Uncirculated improperly cleaned. We agree with the NGC comment. Estimated Value $125 - 150. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $316
Lot 1297		1859 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded Details of Uncirculated improperly cleaned. We agree. Estimated Value $100 - 125. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $161
Lot 1298		1860 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded Details of Uncirculated improperly cleaned. We agree. Estimated Value $70 - 80. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $98
Lot 1299		1861 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-66 plus. Well struck with lovely light golden-tan toning. A coin that is worthy of a premium bid, collectors always find it difficult to find 1861 in Gem condition. This year has the lowest mintage among the fat (72-grain weight) copper-nickel Cents 1857-1864. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,725
Lot 1300		1862 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded Details of Uncirculated improperly cleaned. Has an excellent look. Estimated Value $100 - 125. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $138
Lot 1301		1863 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-65. A boldly struck gem glistening with luster plus a touch of delicate toning. Estimated Value $700 - 750. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $719
Lot 1302		1864 Indian Head Cent. Copper-nickel. NGC graded MS-65. Well struck and fully lustrous with just a touch of delicate pastel toning on both sides. The mint went into transition mode in the year 1864. Three different Types or Varieties are encountered in the Indian cents. This is the first, on the 72-grain copper-nickel planchet of 1856-64. It was superceded by a lighter, 48-grain bronze version that came with or without the designer's inition L on it. A desirable date in Gem condition. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 1303		1864 Indian Head Cent. Bronze. NGC "Not Encapsulated, altered color." Lovely rainbow toning. In our opinion, a stunning gem that should end up encapsulated MS-65 RB if not better! Estimated Value $400 - 500. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $322
Lot 1304		1864 Indian Head Cent. Bronze, with "L". NGC graded MS-66 Red & Brown. A splendid gem specimen exhibiting a full strike with delicate shades of red and brown over fully lustrous surfaces. Nearly superb quality, we're able to identify just three minute marks on the obverse, two below AT of STATES, and another on the cheek. The date digits and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, while clear are less than fully struck, perhaps not fully impressed into the working die. Key date with the L on the ribbon end below the last feather. Pop 22; none finer in Red & Brown. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,898
Lot 1305		1865 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded Details of Uncirculated altered color. Possibly cleaned half a century ago, now appears quite natural. We note some obverse spots. We suggest you look on our web site (www.goldbergcoins.com) for the very attractive toning. Estimated Value $75 - 100. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $109
Lot 1306		1866 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded Details of Uncirculated altered color. We like this coin and feel its "altered color" designation may be wrong. Our grade is MS-64 Red and Brown. The frosty mint luster is overlaid with delicate shades of violet, gold and blue. We invite your inspection. Estimated Value $500 - 600. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 1307		1867 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded Details of Uncirculated altered color. We like the firery mint red color and in our opinion grades MS-63 Red and Brown. Estimated Value $300 - 330. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $633
Lot 1308		1868 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded Details of Uncirculated altered color. Lovely soft, slightly iridescent, pastel toning. In our opinion this specimen grades MS-64 Brown. Estimated Value $350 - 400. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $391
Lot 1309		1869 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded Details of Uncirculated altered color. Again, we love this coin and in our opinion grades MS-65 Brown with gorgeous shades of green, violet and reddish toning. This beauty could realize a runaway price. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 1310		1870 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded Details of Uncirculated altered color. In our opinion, this example grades MS-64 Brown. Well struck with lovely shades of green, violet and gold. Estimated Value $600 - 700. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $661
Lot 1311		1871 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded Details of Uncirculated improperly cleaned. We agree. Should be left out to retone naturally; has delicate wood-grain texture to the luster. Estimated Value $400 - 450. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $529
Lot 1312		1872 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded Details of Uncirculated altered color. We feel that this coin may have been cleaned years ago, but the toning appears quite natural. We also note some scattered fly-specks and small marks on the obverse. Estimated Value $650 - 700. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,064
Lot 1313		1873 Indian Head Cent. Open 3. NGC graded Details of Uncirculated altered color. The fiery mint red color looks quite natural. We note a few fly specks scattered here and there and a mark on the face. In opinion this coin grades MS-62 RB. Estimated Value $300 - 350. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $311
Lot 1314		1874 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded Details of Uncirculated altered color. We like this coin and feel a grade of at least MS-64 RB is justified. Estimated Value $250 - 275. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $265
Lot 1315		1875 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded Details of Uncirculated improperly cleaned. We agree. Undoubtedly cleaned decades ago and might now be placed into a coin album and allowed to tone. Estimated Value $125 - 150. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $207
Lot 1316		1876 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-64 Red & Brown. Well struck with lovely natural reddish sunset toning. Similar we might add, as many of the other fine coins in this set that NGC did not grade. Estimated Value $450 - 500. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $483
Lot 1317		1877 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-65 Red & Brown. A gorgeous well struck gem. A lustrous beauty exhibiting shades of light reddish and golden-brown hues. Popular Key Date to the Indian Head series. The surfaces are bathed in color while the surfaces are simply outstanding, with none of the usual specks or spots that plague the early Indian Cent Proofs. Struck with all the force needed to bring up the devices, and with enough polish on the dies to impart the desired satiny look on Liberty and the wreath. Precious few can compare with this stunning Gem. Any numismatist worthy of the name would be proud to own this coin. As the key date to the series interest in the Proof specimens has strong since many collectors are unable to locate a suitable business strike of this date. At this grade level, not many are around. Pop 74; 8 in 66 RB. Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $10,350
Lot 1318		1878 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-65 Red & Brown. Star. Boldly struck and an absolute "Wonder Coin" with spectacular vivid rainbow toning on both sides. An amazing gem specimen and certainly among the most beautiful Indian cents we have handled. Could bring a runaway price. Pop 1; the finest Red Brown example graded. Trivia: Two unassociated events occurred in 1878: Edison took out a patent on the phonograph and a new vehicle, called "Wheels," appeared in the streets of America. It consisted of a large wheel in front and a small wheel in back, and had a connecting bar with a pad upon which the rider could seat himself while he pedaled precariously forward. This was the forerunner of the modern bicycle. Estimated Value $2,500-UP. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,025
Lot 1319		1879 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-65 Red & Brown. Star. Well struck with gorgeous multi-color toning primarily on the reverse. We note a faint fly speck or two on the obverse. Pop 1; 21 in 66 RB. Estimated Value $400 - 500. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $483
Lot 1320		1880 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded Details of Uncirculated altered color. We like this coin with its lovely shades of reddish and golden sunset color. Our grade is MS-63 RB. Estimated Value $125 - 150. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $299
Lot 1321		1881 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded Details of Uncirculated altered color. A beautiful fiery mint red example. Our grade is MS-64 Red. Estimated Value $100 - 125. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $173
Lot 1322		1882 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded Details of Uncirculated altered color. A well struck example and a gem in our opinion. Our grade is MS-65 Red and Brown. Estimated Value $200 - 225. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $207
Lot 1323		1883 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded Details of Uncirculated environmental damage. A nice fiery mint red example with a noticable black carbon spot on the reverse. Estimated Value $70 - 80. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $63
Lot 1324		1884 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-66 Red & Brown. A gem exhibiting fiery red sunset color. Pop 27; 1 in 67 RB. Estimated Value $300 - 350. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $529
Lot 1325		1885 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded Details of Uncirculated altered color. We love the colors, a full spectrum dominance of rainbow hues on both sides makes one think of the sun shining through the clouds in the morning. We do note a carbon spot on the headdress, but those with no agenda will find this a minor hindrance given the otherwise lovely colors. Estimated Value $200 - 250. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $127
Lot 1326		1886 Indian Head Cent. Variety 2. NGC graded Details of Uncirculated altered color. Well struck with vivid rainbow toning on both sides. Scarce type 2 variety. Estimated Value $500-UP. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 1327		1887 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded Details of Uncirculated environmental damage. Well struck with vivid rainbow toning on both sides. We do note some prominent carbon spots on the obverse. Check our web site (www.goldbergcoins.com) for a good color photo. Estimated Value $100 - 125. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $58
Lot 1328		1888 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded Details of Uncirculated environmental damage. We note a prominent carbon spot on the obverse rim at 7 o'clock. Estimated Value $50 - 60. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $40
Lot 1329		1889 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-65 Red & Brown. Fiery mint red with very little brown. Estimated Value $300 - 325. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $403
Lot 1330		1890 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded Details of Uncirculated environmental damage. A fiery mint red example with a prominent carbon spot on the Indian's ear. Estimated Value $70 - 80. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $52
Lot 1331		1891 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-65 Red. A fiery mint red coin with a few minor fly specks. Pop 36; 3 in 66 RD. Estimated Value $250 - 300. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $529
Lot 1332		1892 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded Details of Uncirculated altered color. Reddish-orange which we feel is perfectly natural; however, we note a prominent carbon spot on the bottom reverse rim. Estimated Value $70 - 80. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $75
Lot 1333		1893 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded Details of Uncirculated altered color. We feel a grade of MS-63 RB is appropriate. Estimated Value $50 - 60. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $75
Lot 1334		1894 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-64 Red & Brown. Star. Well struck with stunning hues of red and blue toning. A coin that could far exceed our estimate. Pop 1. Estimated Value $300 - 400. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,236
Lot 1335		1896 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-66 Red & Brown. Beautiful sunset red colors throughout. A claim could be made to call this a full mint Red specimen. Pop 3; none finer. Estimated Value $200 - 250. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $403
Lot 1336		1897 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-65 Red & Brown. A beautiful fiery mint red gem that could qualify as full Mint Red. Pop 92; 10 finer. Estimated Value $125 - 150. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $253
Lot 1337		1902 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-66 Red & Brown. Lovely multi-color toning on both sides. Pop 152; 18 finer. Estimated Value $200 - 250. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $661
Lot 1338		1905 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-66 Red & Brown. Star. Fabulous rainbow toning arcs across the obverse and reverse. Pop 1; none finer. Estimated Value $300 - 400. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,795
Lot 1339		1906 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-65 Red & Brown. Star. Bright golden center surrounded by deeper tones. Estimated Value $125 - 150. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 1340		1908 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-65 Red & Brown. Lovely red and brown colors. Pop 23; none finer. Estimated Value $100 - 150. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $368
Lot 1341		1908-S Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-66 Red & Brown. Star. A magnificent gem with rainbow toning around the obverse borders. This one is a beaut! Pop 1; none finer. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,220
Lot 1342		1909 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-64 Red & Brown. Nicely toned. Pop 199; 23 finer. Estimated Value $125 - 150. The Carlsbad Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $368

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