Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 60

Pre-Long Beach Coin Auction

Patterns

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2716		1838 Pattern Half Dollar. Silver, reeded edge. NGC graded Proof 64. The obverse is similar to the one adopted for the regular-issue Seated Half Dollar in 1839. On the reverse, an eagle flies to the left holding an olive branch and bunch of arrows in its claws. The legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is around the periphery, while the denomination expressed as HALF DOL. as on the regular-issue 1838-39 Bust halves. All known examples of this variety are restrikes. The present specimen is naturally toned and has a uniform mirror finish. A few stray hairlines seem to account for the grade, and the strike is notably soft in the center. There is a small line on the eagle's breast which may be an artifact of the minting. Handsome in all ways. Pop 1; 1 finer in 65. Only 3 graded at NGC for Judd-80 (PCGS # 11332) . A good source for information on Pattern coins, in addition to the usual reference books, is US Patterns.com, where the website's sponsor has this to say about Judd-80: "This is a restrike made in the late 1860s or early 1870s from the regular die having Liberty incused on the shield. This is Judd's so-called straight date variety. It's first appearance was the silver example in Ed Cogan's 1875 sale of the Col Mendes I. Cohen collection. "To my knowledge, no originals were ever made using this reverse die. In fact, I believe that this die was actually finished many years later either in the late 1860s or early 1870s. A hub trial of the eagle shown on this reverse is in the Smithsonian and is listed in Pollock as P3058. "An estimated half dozen are known of this in both silver and copper J81/P88. Its first auction appearance in copper was in Haseltine's February 1877 sale. Estimated Value $22,000 - 25,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $21,850
Lot 2717		1838 Pattern Dollar. Silver, reeded edge. Restrike. The obverse has been cleaned while the reverse is nice and brilliant. Of the three basic years of Gobrecht dollars, regular issues and patterns combined, those being 1836, 1838, and 1839, the most elusive is the 1838 as offered here. According to our close examination, this piece also shows extra bold detail on all relief portions, needle-sharp on the eagle's feathers, wings, head and claws, and similar incredible detail present on Liberty. Her hair, drapery folds, shield, all impress us with their frosted relief (PCGS # 11352) . All 1838 dollars that have been observed in private hands or museum holdings appear to be restrikes made in the late 1850s under the authority of Director James Ross Snowden, or in the late 1860s by Director Henry R. Linderman. Like the present specimen, the restrikes were made to satisfy collector demand for these beautiful coins. The restrikes are generally found in Die Alignment III orientation (i.e., head of Liberty opposite NE of ONE) as on this coin; however, a few restrikes were also made in Die Alignment IV. Although the precise mintage of 1838 dollars is unknown due to their clandestine origin, recent estimates suggest that fewer than 250 coins were ultimately produced, and that only a small fraction of these coins survive today. Estimated Value $15,000 - 17,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $17,825
Lot 2718		1851 Pattern Silver Dollar. Copper, reeded edge. NGC graded Proof 65 Brown. Well struck with lovely blue toning. The charming, if misnamed "regular die trial" for the Seated dollar. Struck in copper with a reeded edge. An incredible value and rarity for the collector of Patterns or, just as desirable, something for the Seated Liberty Dollar specialist to ponder owning as well. According to the USpatterns.com website, these pieces were deliberately made for sale to collectors and are not really "trials" in the accepted sense we usually use. In early 2001, several articles were posted in Coin World by Quentin David Bowers, a noted scholar, discussing such practices at the mint in the 19th century of striking pieces d'caprice for favored collectors. Donald Taxay, too, has extensive treatment in his U.S. Mint and Coinage book published in the 1970s. Examples are also known in silver and nickel of this rare 1851 seated dollar struck in off-metal. This piece shows incredible striking definition with rich iridescent brown and blue patina. Everything is pristine, unlike a few recent offerings of "just miss" examples of the J-132 Pattern with their "couple of stray field marks" impaired surface. No one needs a glass this coin's marvelous state of preservation. A marvel of coin originality and careful preservation by earlier numismatists! Pop 2; 1 finer in 66BN (PCGS # 11563) . Estimated Value $24,000 - 26,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $21,850
Lot 2719		1862 Pattern Half Dollar. Copper, reeded edge. NGC graded Proof 66 Red & Brown. Well struck with some red still visible. A glowing example of this early proposal for the National Motto has the short version GOD OUR TRUST on a scroll above the eagle. Later, the Mint would substitute the more familiar sounding IN GOD WE TRUST. Pop 1; none finer at NGC (PCGS # 70444) . Estimated Value $6,000 - 6,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,140
Lot 2720		1863 Pattern Half Dollar. Aluminum, reeded edge. NGC graded Proof 64. Light even toning. An astonishing sharp strike of the best possible order whose still-reflective surfaces play host to robust pleasing aluminum-colored hues. The so-called transitional half dollar using the reverse of 1866-1891, these and the other With Motto patterns of this date (as well as 1864 and possibly 1865) are believed to be restrikes made circa 1869 into the early 1870s. They were offered to collectors with restrikes of other denominations in complete sets. Examples were struck as follows: Silver J342/P414 with about a dozen known; copper J343/P415 with about a dozen known; aluminum J344/P416 with about 4 known (the rarest of the three issues). Pop 1; 1 finer in 66. Only a total of 2 graded at NGC for Judd-344. Estimated Value $10,000 - 11,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $9,775
Lot 2721		1863 Pattern Dollar. Copper, reeded edge. NGC graded Proof 64 Brown. Even brown toning. Boldly struck. A high degree of fresh original surface gleams off the deeply toned surfaces of this elusive gem. The strike is crisp in all areas, where full detail may be noted at the stars and Liberty's hair, her gown folds and the shield she is supporting; the reverse, similarly well-endowed with detail, displays incredible detail on the eagle's neck, wing, and body feathers, the shield, and all supporting legends around the margin. It is doubtful if many more of these will be offered for sale in the future, so there is no fear of price erosion for the present piece, which is a numismatic delight! Pop 2; only 2 graded at NGC for Judd-346. The so-called transitional dollar using the reverse of 1866-1891, actually a restrike made years later and offered to collectors to spice-up their Pattern coin sets. Examples of this Type are: Silver J345/P417 with about a dozen known; copper J346/P418 with about a dozen known; aluminum J347/P419 with at least 4 known including an example in the American Numismatic Society. Estimated Value $15,000 - 17,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2722		1864 Pattern Dollar. Aluminum, reeded edge. . Previously in Heritage's Jan. 2008 FUN sale, Lot 3469, $19,550. NGC graded Proof 66. Ex Jones Beach Collection. Well struck with nice even gray toning. Population data not available on NGC's website. Last offered in the 2008 FUN sale where it was described as "The regular issue obverse for the 1864 Seated Liberty dollar is combined with the regular issue With Motto Seated Liberty reverse. Struck in aluminum with a reeded edge. This is an extremely rare pattern issue with not more than four examples known. It is a splendid proof with excellent cameo contrast. The mirrored surfaces have pleasing light gray color with a hint of pale blue. Although often cataloged or offered as transitional issues, it is now known that these pattern pieces were actually produced in the late 1860s or early 1870s for sale to collectors." A major opportunity for the collector of Pattern coins. Pop 1; only 2 graded at NGC for Judd-398 (PCGS # 60569) . Estimated Value $20,000 - 22,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2723		1868 Pattern Three Cents. Nickel, plain edge. NGC graded Proof 65 Cameo. Lightly toned with nice brilliant mirrorlike fields. This one employes the familiar Liberty style by James Longacre in which the head is adorned with a tall crested coronet lined on the edge with beads or tiny pearls. The Roman numeral is plain-surfaced rather than ribbed as on the regular Nickel Three-cent piece. The mirror fresh luster rolls around both sides with a pleasing glint and sparkle-sheen, while none of the features reveal any bothersome distractions. Pop 7; 1 finer in 66 (PCGS # 60834) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,700. The Estate of Winthrop A. Haviland, Jr. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,783
Lot 2724		1868 Pattern Eagle. Aluminum, reeded edge. NGC graded Proof 65 Cameo. Well struck and fully brilliant. On the obverse, a bust of Liberty faces left, wearing a coronet inscribed LIBERTY. Around, 13 stars, and below, the date. The reverse depicts a small eagle set low in the field with wings spread, clutching three arrows and an olive branch. A ribbon carries the motto IN GOD WE TRUST. Around, the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, and below, the denomination TEN D. Struck in aluminum with a reeded edge. Designs for this Pattern were by James B. Longacre, and it is apparently one of the last works created by the engraver before his death. This elusive Pattern has incredible rich aluminum color with mirrored fields and strong cameo contrast. A few faint hairlines are visible on each side, but they are of little concern. A wonderful spot-free example of this important Pattern rarity. One of the finest extant. Pop 2; 1 finer in 67. Estimated Value $13,000 - 14,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2725		1870 Pattern Silver Dollar. Copper, plain edge. NGC graded Proof 66 Brown. Some mint red visible. Incredibly beautiful toning. Designs attributed to William Barber. A youthful appearing Liberty, seated, facing left. The reverse is the same used on regular issue silver dollars of the year. Alluring smooth steel-brown surfaces, with a nice, even color and extraordinary eye appeal. Well struck is too meek a description to describe the eye-popping razor-sharp detail of this piece, and a major rarity so fine. Apart from Patterns struck in gold, the dollar sized Patterns (in any metal) are among the most popular and desirable. Pop 3; none finer at NGC in BN. William Barber became chief engraver at the Philadelphia Mint following the death on January 1, 1869, of James B. Longacre, who had held the post since 1844. He produced many dies for Pattern coins during the decade of the 1870s, most notably a large oeuvre of 20-cent pieces 1874-1875, commercial dollars and trade dollars 1873-1876, and silver dollars 1878-1879, among numerous others. His work varies from the ordinary to the inspired, perhaps his 1872 Amazonian silver coins being his most acclaimed accomplishment in the latter category. For several years after Longacre's death, Barber used Longacre hubs and models to create new varieties of Liberty Seated motifs, later making his own version (which seemed to fall short of Longacre's work). Important to the study of Patterns, William Barber was front row center during the most pivotal era of Pattern issuance in American history, during the regime of Henry Linderman, during the making and/or distribution of restrikes, irrelevant mulings, etc. No doubt, if he had written a numismatic biography, many secrets would have been revealed. Today, the Pattern field is richly endowed with his work. He died in 1879 and was replaced by his son Charles as chief engraver at the Mint. Estimated Value $11,000 - 12,000. Ex: Lemus Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $12,650
Lot 2726		1872 Pattern Commercial Dollar. Silver, reeded edge. PCGS graded Proof 62. Toned on both sides. The ever-popular "Indian Princess" design, originated by James B. Longacre then, after his death in 1869, modified by his replacement as Chief Engraver at the Philadelphia Mint, William Barber. Elusive and quite costly very few of these were minted, this just-miss example for the choice Proof 63 grade is free of noticeable abrasions. The strike, which is 100% complete, displays razor-sharp stars, complete hair and feather detail on the seated Liberty, and bold stars on the flag draped behind. An impressive looking coin to say the least and one specialists in the series will be eager to own. Pop 1; 2 finer, 1 in 63, 1 in 64 (PCGS # 61485) . Struck from William Barber's lower relief copy of the Longacre Indian princess design, examples were struck in the following combinations: Silver with reeded edge J1214/P1355 with about a half dozen known; silver with plain edge J1215/P1356 with at least 3 known; copper with reeded edge J1216/P1357 with about a half dozen known; copper with plain edge J1217/P1358 with 3 or 4 known; and aluminum with reeded edge J1218/P1359 with only the 2 Farouk coins confirmed. Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $8,913
Lot 2727		1879 Pattern Goloid Metric Dollar. Copper, reeded edge. NGC graded Proof 65 Red & Brown. Lovely shades of red toning. Although the new Morgan Silver Dollar had been accepted the year before, ten more Pattern dollars were minted in 1879. Charles E. Barber submitted his "Washlady" design not only for the dollar but for the half dollar, quarter dollar and dime. George T. Morgan designed his beautiful "Schoolgirl" Pattern dollar and combined his obverse adopted for the regular silver dollar with other reverses for Pattern dollars, half dollars, quarter dollars and dimes. While Congress was considering the adoption of Jay Abel Hubbell's goloid metal and the metric system of weights and measures, the Mint produced sets of Patterns composed of a metric silver dollar, a metric goloid dollar (the type offered here), and the famous metric four-dollar gold piece or Stella. The goloid metric dollar of this style, Judd-1631-1634, was designed by Morgan. It has a head of Liberty with hair brushed back and braided in a knot; ribbon inscribed LIBERTY encircles the hair; E PLURIBUS UNUM above. The reverse, which had earlier been paired to Barber's Judd-1626-1630 head, has the metric inscriptions, GOLOID METRIC DOLLAR and the denomination as 100 CENTS. The alternative motto DEO EST GLORIA is used instead of IN GOD WE TRUST. Warm gray-brown to magenta surfaces exhibit strong forceful reflective luster and a satin, almost matte-like quality on the devices that really engages the aesthetic sense with its serene beauty from this colorful combination of toning and texture. The Finest Certified at NGC and sure to please the Pattern collector be he specialist or novice, young or old, short or tall. Pop 1; none finer at NGC. Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000. The Estate of Winthrop A. Haviland, Jr. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $9,200
Lot 2728		1885 Pattern Five Cents. Silver, plain edge. NGC graded Proof 64. Very rare Type. A simple ring-shaped Pattern motif that incorporates thirteen stars, the date, and the legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA on the obverse. The upper reverse has the legend FIVE CENTS with a shield sandwiched between a pair of laurel leaves in the lower reverse. Struck in silver with a plain edge. Vividly and deeply toned with natural shades that deepens to an almost cobalt-blue patina in the peripheries. Very choice certainly visually interesting. Pop 3; 3 finer (PCGS # 62184) . Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500. The Estate of Winthrop A. Haviland, Jr. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,140