Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 60

Pre-Long Beach Coin Auction

World Gold Coins

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2380		Australia. Half Sovereign, 1856 (Sydney). Fr-9a; KM-1. Victoria. Young head left. Reverse: AUSTRALIA within wreath, mint below. Repaired and cleaned. ANACS graded VG-8, Details. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 2381		Australia. Sovereign, 1926-P. S.4001; Fr-40; KM-29. George V, 1910-1936. Perth Mint. Bare head of King left. Reverse: Pistrucci's St. George and Dragon. One of the most difficult Australian sovereigns to locate in top grade. Although rarely well struck, this particular specimen is particularly sharply detailed. NGC graded MS-64. Estimated Value $2,250 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,370
Lot 2382		Australia. 25 Dollars (Sovereign), 2009-P. Elizabeth II. First Strike. Lot of 10 coins. PCGS graded Gem Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,200. The Estate of Winthrop A Haviland Jr. View details	Realized $3,105
Lot 2383		Australia. 25 Dollars (Sovereign), 2009-P. Elizabeth II. First Strike. Lot of 10 coins. PCGS graded Gem Proof Deep Cameo. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,200. The Estate of Winthrop A Haviland Jr. View details	Realized $3,105
Lot 2384		Austria - Salzburg. ¼ Ducat, 1714. Fr-846; KM-297; Probszt-1986. Franz Aton von Harrach, 1707-1727. Seated saint. Reverse: Arms. NGC graded AU-58. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $431
Lot 2385		Austria. 100 Schillings, 1931. Fr-520; KM-2842. Weight 0.6807 ounce. Imperial Eagle. Reverse: Value and date. NGC graded MS-64 Prooflike. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $949
Lot 2386		Austria. 100 Schilling, 1936. Fr-522; KM-2857. Eagle. Reverse: Sanding figure of the Maria Zell Madonna. Cleaned. ANACS graded AU-55, Details. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,265
Lot 2387		Bahamas. 50 Dollars, 1971. Fr-7; KM-29. Weight 0.5888 ounce. Elizabeth II. Reverse: Santa Maria sailing ship. Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $748
Lot 2388		Bermuda. 3 Piece Mint Set: Gold 50 and 100 Dollars plus Silver 25 Dollars, 1977. KM-MS2 (KM-25-27). Total weight of gold 0.3516 ounce. For the Queen's Silver Jubilee. Sealed in the original plastic holder. Lot of 3 coins. Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details	Realized $472
Lot 2389		Brazil. 6400 Reis, 1743-R (Rio). Fr-46; KM-149. Joao V, 1706-1750. Laureate head right. Reverse: Italic arms. Surfaces have been altered. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $550 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,415
Lot 2390		Canada. 200 Dollars, 1997. KM-288. Weight 0.5049 ounce. This attractive Haida design is very popular in Canada and used in custom jewelry. Only 11,610 were minted. Proof 69 Ultra Cameo. Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 2391		Canada. 50 Dollars, 2005. One ounce. Maple Leaf. One of First 1000 Struck. NGC graded Gem Uncirculated. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,294
Lot 2392		Chile. 100 Pesos, 1926. Fr-54; KM-170. Weight 0.5885 ounce. Liberty head with coiled hair. Reverse: Arms. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2393		China. Gold Annulet, ND. Weight 38.0 grams. Fineness not stamped. 25.3 mm. In the shape of Cash money. Four stamps. At top two facing figures (a bird and dragon); stamps left and right same inscription (good luck, ect); at bottom 250. Reverse: Blank. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,553
Lot 2394		China. 10 Yuan, 1990. KM-317. Weight 0.0321 ounce. Great Wall. Reverse: Phoenix and dragon. With certificate number 000604. Choice Brilliant Proof. Estimated Value $40 - 60. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $58
Lot 2395		Cuba. 2 Pesos, 1916. Fr-6; KM-17. Head of Marti. Reverse: Arms. NGC graded AU-58. Estimated Value $150 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $173
Lot 2396		Czechoslovakia. 2 Ducats, 1923. Fr-1; KM-9. Half-length figure of St. Wenceslas. Reverse: Shield. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $930
Lot 2397		Czechoslovakia. 3 Ducats, 1929. Fr-9; KM-X8. 12 grams. On the 1000th year of the introduction of Christianity into Bohemia. King Wenceslaus with banner. Reverse: Knight on horse. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,800. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2398		Czechoslovakia. 5 Ducats, 1929. Fr-5; KM-13. Weight 0.5532 ounce. St. Wenceslas on horse. Reverse: Shield. Major reverse damage from 4 o'clock to 7 o'clock. NGC graded Uncirculated, Details. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $748
Lot 2399		Czechoslovakia. 10 Ducats, 1934. Fr-13; KM-X21. St. Catherine praying. Reverse: Mining scenes. Reopening of the Kreminca Mines. Rare. NGC graded MS-63. Estimated Value $7,000 - 9,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $9,200
Lot 2400		Denmark. 20 Kroner, 1908. Fr-297; KM-810. Weight 0.2593 ounce. Frederik VIII, 1906-1912. Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 2401		Denmark. 20 Kroner, 1912. Fr-299; KM-810. Weight 0.2593 ounce. Christian X, 1912-1947. Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 2402		Dominican Republic. 200 Pesos, 1982. Fr-7; KM-58. Weight 0.4968 ounce. International Year of the Child. Children dancing. NGC graded Proof 68 Ultra Cameo. Estimated Value $425 - 475. The Ports of Call Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $621
Lot 2403		France. 2 Louis d'or de Noailles, 1717-A (Paris). Fr-450; Gad-344; KM-428.1. Louis XV. Crowned young bust left. Reverse: Crowned arms of France and Navarre in cruciform with fleur-de-lis at angles. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2404		France. 20 Francs, 1812-A. Fr-511; KM-695.1. Weight 0.1867. Napoleon I. Laureate head. Very Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 225. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $253
Lot 2405		France. Platinum 20 Francs, 1863-BB. As Fr-585; KM-801.2. 6.3 grams. Napoleon III. Laureate head. Reverse: Imperial arms. Only 5 pieces struck sometime in the 1950's, as per Metcalf; all to order for him. Very Rare. Uncirculated. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. Ex Edwards H. Metcalf Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $719
Lot 2406		France. 20 Francs, 1907. Fr-596a; KM-857. Weight 0.1867 ounce. Liberty head. Reverse: Rooster. Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated. Estimated Value $190 - 210. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $230
Lot 2407		France. 100 Euro, 2006. Weight 155.5 grams (5 Ounces). 50 mm. Mintage 99. Jules Verne, 1828-1905. Reverse: Journey to the center of the Earth. In original case of issue. With certificate number 48. Choice Brilliant Proof. Estimated Value $6,000 - 6,500. The Estate of Winthrop A Haviland Jr. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,245
Lot 2408		German East Africa. 15 Rupees, 1916-T. Fr-1; KM-16.2. Wilhelm II. Elephant. Reverse: Eagle. NGC graded AU-58. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,220
Lot 2409		German States - Hamburg. 10 Mark, 1890-J. Fr-3781; KM-292; J-211. Weight 0.1152 ounce. NGC graded AU-55. Estimated Value $175 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $311
Lot 2410		German States - Prussia. 20 Mark, 1889-A. Fr-3830; KM-516; J-250. Weight 0.2305 ounce. Wilhelm II. Surface hairlines. NGC graded About Uncirculated, Details. Estimated Value $250 - 275. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $288
Lot 2411		German States - Prussia. 20 Mark, 1898-A. Fr-3831; KM-521; J-252. Weight 0.2305 ounce. Wilhelm II. Surface hairlines. NGC graded About Uncirculated, Details. Estimated Value $250 - 275. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $288
Lot 2412		German States - Prussia. 20 Mark, 1909-A. Fr-3831; KM-521; J-252. Weight 0.2305 ounce. Wilhelm II. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $275 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $288
Lot 2413		German States - Prussia. 20 Mark, 1910-A. Fr-3831; KM-521; J-252. Weight 0.2305 ounce. Wilhelm II. NGC graded MS-61. Estimated Value $250 - 275. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $299
Lot 2414		German States - Prussia. 20 Mark, 1911-A. Fr-3831; KM-521; J-252. Weight 0.2305 ounce. Wilhelm II. NGC graded MS-61. Estimated Value $250 - 275. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $299
Lot 2415		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 2416		Great Britain. Quarter Noble, ND. S.1510; Fr-97. Edward III, 1327-1377. Treaty Period, 1361-1369. London mint. Nicely detailed legends, and pleasing surfaces. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $949
Lot 2417		Great Britain. Noble, ND. S.1799; N-1414; Fr-112. Henry VI (First Reign 1422-1461). Annulet issue (1422-1430). London mint. King standing in ship holding sword and shield. Annulet by sword hand. Reverse: Floriate cross extending from central panel containing letter H, crowned leopards in angles. A superb coin, well centered and with an exquisitely detailed and impressive portrait. Very round, with lettering sharp and crisp. Frosty surfaces with original luster. NGC graded MS-63. *This impressive coin was produced in the first few years of the reign. Henry was the only child and heir of his father King Henry V, the warrior King who was made more famous by the works of Shakespeare. He succeeded (in 1422) to the throne, at the tender age of nine months, and a regency council governed the realm until Henry VI was declared of age in 1437. A pious man, he shunned war, and sought to achieve peace with France, marrying the beautiful Margaret of Anjou. The supply of gold dwindled after the early years of Henry's tenure, and gold coins minted after 1426 are especially rare. Nevertheless, the early 'annulet issue' Nobles are among the finest medieval gold coins produced in Europe. Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,325
Lot 2418		Great Britain. Ryal or rose noble, ND. S.1950; Fr-132. Edward IV, First Reign, 1461-1470. Light coinage of 1464-1470. Mint mark, Long cross. Ruler in ship with sword and shield, rose on bow. Reverse: Radiate rose within royal emblems. Mount removed. NGC graded Very Fine, Details. Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,100. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2419		Great Britain. Triple Unite, 1642. B-J II/S4; Br-831; N-2381; S.2724; Fr-258. Charles I, 1625-1649. Oxford mint. Mint mark, plumelet obverse only. Obverse: Crowned half-length figure of king left touches rim but elbow does not break inner circle. Reverse: Declaration RELIG.PROT.LEG ANG. LIBER.PAR in three wavy lines, value and three plumes above, date below, group of seven pellets after INIMICI. Striking splits normal with this extremely rare die. NGC graded EF-45. Estimated Value $50,000 - 60,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $69,000
Lot 2420		Great Britain. 5 Guineas, 1726. S.3626; Fr-325. George I, 1714-1727. Obverse: Laureate head of King facing right. Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields with scepters between. Edge reads DUODECIMO TERTIO in raised lettering. Inverted obverse/reverse die axis. The King's titles British titles appear in abbreviated form, accompanied by his Hanoverian titles - 'Duke of Brunswick and Luneberg. Arch-treasurer of the Holy Roman Empire, and Elector.' A superbly well struck coin with much original luster intact under a very light tone. This coin will not have seen circulation. There were only 4 dates of Five Guineas produced during the King's entire reign, and the Five Guineas pieces of George I are the scarcest currency pieces of any monarch. Seldom seen in grades above Very Fine, the Spink catalogue's highest grade listed for this date is a conservative £16,000 (nearly $25,000) in EF (XF). This coin is far superior to the 1726 5 Guineas in the (1994) Strauss Collection of British coins, superior to the 1726 specimen in the Samuel King (2005) Collection of Important English Gold Coins, and the 1726 Five Guineas in the Glenister Collection sale (Spink, September 2007). There was no George I Five Guineas in the Eliasberg (2205) World Gold Coin sale, nor in the Cheshire Collection (Ira and Larry Goldberg 2005). NGC graded AU-58. * George I was an enigmatic monarch, who was ironically born in 1660, the year when the monarchy was restored in England. A succession of European wars expanded his German domains during his lifetime and in 1708 he was ratified as Prince Elector of Hanover. At the age of 54, after the death of Queen Anne in 1714. George ascended the British throne as the first monarch of the House of hanover. Although over 50 Catholic claimants bore closer blood ties to Queen Anne, the 1701 Act of Settlement had prohibited Catholics from inheriting the British throne. George was a pragmatist who kept Britain out of war for his entire reign. During his tenure, the power of the monarchy diminish, and by the end of the reign actual power was held by the first British Prime Minister, Robert Walpole. George died on a visit in 1727 to his native hanover, and his is buried there. 1726 was the year of the birth of Benjamin Harrison V who signed the American Declaration of Independence, and the year of the death of George I's queen, Sophia, Princess of Zelle. Estimated Value $32,000 - 35,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $36,800
Lot 2421		Great Britain. Guinea, 1785. S.3728; Fr-355; KM-604. George III, 1760-1820. Obverse: Fourth laureate coinage portrait of King. Reverse: Crowned shield of arms. A pleasingly lustrous coin with good eye appeal. Guineas of this period are gaining in popularity. NGC graded AU-58. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2422		Great Britain. Sovereign, 1821. S. 3800; Fr-376; KM-682. George IV. Laureate head left. Reverse: St. George. Tiny edge nicks. Fine to Very Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $529
Lot 2423		Great Britain. Sovereign, 1825. S.3801; Fr-377; KM-696. George IV. Bare head left. Reverse: Crowned shield. Excessive surface hairlines. NGC graded Uncirculated, Details. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 2424		Great Britain. Proof Sovereign, 1911. S.3996; Fr-404a; KM-820. George V, 1910-1936. Probably taken from the rare proof set of coins struck in the King's coronation year, this is a particularly nice example. NGC graded Proof 64 Cameo. Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 2425		Great Britain. Proof gold 5 Pounds, 1911. S.3994; Fr-402; KM-822. George V. Head of King facing left. Reverse: St. George and Dragon. Issued for the coronation of King George V. Light hairlines and handling marks. ANACS graded Proof 61. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,358
Lot 2426		Great Britain. Four Piece Proof Gold Set: 5 and 2 Pounds, Sovereign and ½ Sovereign, 1989. KM-PS61 (KM- 955-958). Total weight 2.0017 ounces. Elizabeth II. For the 500th Anniversary of the Gold Sovereign. In original case with certificate #3955. Lot of 4 coins. Choice Brilliant Proof. Estimated Value $2,100 - 2,300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,680
Lot 2427		Great Britain. Lot of Victorian Half Sovereigns: 1860, 1885, 1891. KM-735.1, 766. Total weight 0.3531 ounce. Lot of 3 coins. Very Good to Very Fine. Estimated Value $350 - 375. View details	Realized $449
Lot 2428		Great Britain. Lot of Victorian Half Sovereigns: 1893, 1896 (2 pieces), 1898. KM-784. Total weight 0.4708 ounce. Lot of 4 coins. Fine to Very Fine. Estimated Value $475 - 525. View details	Realized $633
Lot 2429		Great Britain. Lot of Sovereign's: 1906, 1907 (2 pieces), 1931SA. Total weight 0.9420 ounce. Edward VII and George V. Lot of 4 coins. Averages Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $950 - 1,000. View details	Realized $1,236

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