Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 62

The Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Gold Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2036		1851. ANACS graded Details of EF-40. Scratched. Toned. Estimated Value $100 - 115. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $127
Lot 2037		1853. NGC graded MS-63. Well struck with a hint of light gold toning. The resplendent surfaces suggest a higher grade and are thoroughly frosted with keen-edged, golden luster spiraling outward from the centers. When taking account of the coin's strike, we report that devices were struck with the primary energy required to impart all design to the outer areas as well as enough vigor by the dies to impart clear-cut centers such as hair, coronet, wreath. The stars, too, are finely detailed. A very choice specimen. (At least $65 million worth of gold was taken from California mines in 1853, according to accounts of the period, a massive amount in those days. The height of the Gold Rush.) (PCGS # 7521) . Estimated Value $900 - 950. The William Pannier Estate. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,035
Lot 2038		1853-O. PCGS graded MS-63. Well struck and frosty with the surface choice enough to give it an appreciable advantage over others in this condition (PCGS # 7524) . Estimated Value $1,450 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,495
Lot 2039		1854. NGC graded MS-62. Well struck with attractive orange overtones. A Premium Quality coin for the given grade (PCGS # 7525) . Estimated Value $375 - 400. The William Pannier Estate. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $483
Lot 2040		1854. NGC graded MS-61. Untoned and well struck with semi-reflective fields topped off with frosty devices. The Indian head (really, Liberty wearing a decorative feathered bonnet) shows all its intricate detail, along with sharp LIBERTY in tiny incuse letters on the band. A few light surface marks and one or two lint marks are par for the course with Mint State 61 (PCGS # 7531) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2041		1856. Slanting 5 and 1872. Both grade Very Fine and exhibit some minor marks. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $200 - 220. The William Pannier Estate. View details	Realized $391
Lot 2042		1858. PCGS graded AU-55. Untoned. Many of the gold dollars struck in Philadelphia from 1849-62 are quite common with high mintage figures; 1858, however, is one of those that is slightly better (only 117,995 were coined), with this attractive specimen lustrous, well struck, and pleasing to the eye (PCGS # 7548) . Estimated Value $220 - 240. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $276
Lot 2043		1859-D. NGC graded MS-63. Fully brilliant and untoned. 4,952 struck. A die line across the forehead. Gold Dollar specialists react positively whenever a Dahlonega gold coin comes up for sale since this issue represent a dream come true. Graded MS63, few others have achieved this distinction under the auspices of the NGC experts. And only 10 finer (per the appended population figures). Both obverse and reverse are smoothly lustrous, not always the case with 1859-D, often a problematic date, but strikingly in evidence here. The devices have some lightness on the ostrich plume tops and in the central areas of the hair on the obverse, also at the wreath bow and center of the date on the reverse (the OL in DOLLAR and the 5 look like little blobs), but this seems to be standard fare for all authenticated specimens. Bearing that in mind, we mention them but do so without censure. The reverse shows typical horizontal die striae or finish marks inside the wreath. These may have been from relapping to remove traces of die clash, although some faint clash marks are still seen. Once it is realized that just 4,952 were struck, the 1859-D Gold Dollar is cast in its true light. None were numismatically saved at the time. Therefore, survival of high-grade pieces is left to chance. For the 1859-D, "high grade" usually implies anything from About Uncirculated to Mint State. The present MS63 sits near the top of the chart. We feel certain that the new owner will take great pleasure in owning the present piece. Pop 8; 5 finer, 4 in 64, 1 in 65 (PCGS # 7553) . Estimated Value $14,000 - 15,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2044		1873. Open 3 PCGS graded Genuine. Our grade is MS60. Some moderate scratches. Weak LIBERTY on headband (as often seen in 1873-74). Nicely toned (PCGS # 7573) . Estimated Value $110 - 120. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $150
Lot 2045		1877. NGC graded MS-68 Prooflike. A spectacular superb gem glittering with rich golden surfaces. Only 3,900 struck. One of the most prestigious survivors from a decidedly low mintage. We must say again, this a coin which should be considered from every angle to be fully appreciated: Fully struck devices on Liberty and the wreath; the fields reflective and Prooflike, as noted by NGC (and plain to anyone who views it first-hand). A coin like this is an event unusual for a business strike gold dollar. We can only assume it is one of the first strikes off of a new pair of dies. It could also be that the dies were repolished at some point during the production run, which happens often. That said, the coin is of importance because of the quality of the surfaces. Rarely are 1877 gold dollars found so pristine. A truly great looking coin. Pop 2; tied for finest graded in prooflike. Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $14,950
Lot 2046		1881. NGC graded MS-69. Lovely rich golden toning. Semi-reflective surfaces. Only 7,707 struck. Tied for the Finest Known. An incomparably beautiful Superb Gem Mint State for the connoisseur who demands absolutely the finest obtainable. Note the glowing mint luster throughout which showers the fields and devices in a golden glow, notice also the strong strike and the variegated shades of color. When we magnify the coin to several times its normal appearance we find it nearly impossible to find anything in the way of surface disruption. Neither a nick nor scuff is seen, meaning that this coin is about as near to perfection as humanly possible. Not unique in the grade, this is one of only 3 examples of this date so graded by NGC. Mintage of 10,800 pieces suggests there will be few to follow along in the years to come; it is easy to say that such a glorious Gem will have many admirers among the high-end gold buying public. If your collection demands the absolute finest, then by all means obtain it and put it away. Pop 3; none finer at NGC (PCGS # 7582) . Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $21,275
Lot 2047		1885. PCGS graded MS-64. A particularly attractive lustrous coin with light golden toning over reflective surfaces. Only 11,156 struck. Pop 72 (PCGS # 7586) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,150. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,208
Lot 2048		1885. PCGS graded AU-55. Only 11,156 struck. Rich golden toning with reflective surfaces. Our consignor has a fascination with the 1885 issue and has consigned several different denominations to the sale. In the Gold Dollar series, mintage in the 1880s was very low compared to the $5 and $10 denominations (PCGS # 7586) . Estimated Value $225 - 250. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $368
Lot 2049		1887. PCGS graded Proof 65 Cameo PQ. CAC Approved. Lovely light golden toning. Only 1,043 struck. Careful die polishing common to so many of our early Proof gold coins is on full display here, there are no unusual abnormalities seen on this example from 1887. This Premium Gem has gleaming gold luster with attractive toning accents as mentioned. All of the design detail on both sides is sharply defined. This includes the hair curls below the coronet and the wreath's ribbon bow, areas which can show some weakness on other Proofs. Truly, what we describe for you is a coin for the connoisseur, and it is quite probable years may pass before another such Proof 65 with this coin's aesthetic appeal turns up. Pop 8; 6 finer, 4 in 66, 2 in 67 (PCGS # 87637) . Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $9,488
Lot 2050		1887. PCGS graded MS-64. Well struck with glittering prooflike surfaces on both sides. Only 7,500 coins struck. Pop 129 (PCGS # 7588) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,150. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,179
Lot 2051		1889. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. Housed in a First Generation Holder. Lovely light golden toning. One with abundant satin luster. Only 28,950 struck (PCGS # 7590) . Estimated Value $900 - 950. The Wayne Fowler Estate. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,150
Lot 2052		A trio of of Type 3 Gold Dollar "Love Tokens". Two are holded and ready to be worn. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $200 - 225. View details	Realized $150