Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 62

The Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

$5.00 Gold

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2117		1806. Round 6. . BD-6, Breen-6448. NGC graded MS-64. Nicely struck on a problem free planchet with untoned frosty mint surfaces throughout. A desirable Red Book variety, this obverse shows the stars arranged 7 and 6, the date has its round-top 6 firmly upon the truncation of the bust. The reverse field is hallmarked by a short line, possibly a lint mark, above the last A in AMERICA, and only the lightest adjustment marks appear at the upper right rim through STAT. The principal devices on both sides are marvelously detailed with only minor weakness seen on the left side of the shield, all complemented by deep, frosty glowing luster. Conventional wisdom has it that the Knob 6 variety is somewhat more accessible than the Pointed 6 but prices realized from auctions show close for the two main varieties. The Round 6 (a.k.a. Knobbed 6 in many reference books) is a one-off variety, the only use of this obverse. In the date, all four numerals are small and squat, with 8 and 0 leaning left. Small letters in LIBERTY. There is a die crack through N of UNITED to the arrowheads. Dannreuther (and others) consider the Round 6 coinage "by far the most commonly seen 1806 variety and also the most seen variety among all the Draped Bust Large Eagle coins." Possibly as many as 35,000 to 50,000 of the entire 64,093 pieces minted that year are comprised of this variety, with perhaps 600 to 900 known today in various (usually much lower) grades. "As with the 1806 half dollars, the Pointed 6 half eagle varieties had the obverse die in the hammer and the reverse die in the anvil position. For the Knobbed 6 half dollar issues and this half eagle variety this die alignment was reverse, resulting in better struck obverses." Pop 50; 2 in 65. Estimated Value $35,000 - 40,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2118		1808. . BD-3, Breen-6456. PCGS graded MS-61. Light golden toning with plenty of frosty mint luster. We note several faint lines on the face (near the eye and on the jaw) which fit, no doubt, within the parameters of the strict PCGS grading standard for Capped Draped Bust Half Eagles of the period. An attractive coin with luster that seeks to cover the surface in a thick blanket. Subtle hints of toning as described bring out the expansiveness of the strike while it enhances the unexpectedly beautiful eye appeal of this coin. All stars firmly struck by the dies; full hair curls and claps, along with strong LIBERTY on the headband. Turning to the reverse, all shield lines including horizontal and vertical are complete; the eagle's feathers and claws also sharp. There is some light ghosting in the field from minor die clash with the obverse die as often happened to early gold pieces. Pop 14; 55 finer (PCGS # 8102) . Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $12,650
Lot 2119		1808, 8 over 7. . BD-1, Breen-6454. Rarity-6. PCGS graded AU-50. A nice frosty coin with perhaps a few too many tiny marks on the surface to call it choice, but splendid all the same as one of the true overdates from this early period in our history. A lengthy die crack traces across the obverse from the rim above the cap across the hair curls and clasp down through the date by the first 8 and to the bottom rim. In this variety, the 1 in the date is short and centered over a dentil below. According to Dannreuther's guide, "This variety is about five times rarer than the other overdate of this year (both employ Reverse E of 1807), and it is among the keys of this type." The author goes on to explain that "This combination is difficult to locate because the obverse quickly shattered and was retired. This and the following variety were overdated from two 1807-dated dies. Both are similar -- this one has a very short 1 almost centered over a dentil. Traces of the previous 7 are seen at the upper and lower left of the 8." Pop 3; 35 finer (PCGS # 8103) . A couple of events worth mentioning for 1808: (1) Oct. 30 When the schooner Betty, commanded by Benjamin Ireson, arrived at Marblehead, Mass., Ireson was accused of sailing away from a sinking ship because he feared for his own safety. Marblehead citizens tarred and feathered Ireson and rode him out of town. Later, the poet John Greenleaf Whittier dramatized the event in his poem "Skipper Ireson's Ride." (2) Nov. James Madison (1751-1836), the 4th President of the U.S., was elected and would ride into a hornet's nest in the War of 1812 with Great Britain. (Fortunately, Madison made it through his eight years in office without being tarred and feathered.). Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $8,338
Lot 2120		1810. Small Date, Large 5. . BD-1, Breen-6462. PCGS graded MS-61. By all reckoning this has a decent strike on a problem-free planchet with light golden toning. An inspiring and lustrous coin it is, in fact, with frosty support beneath vibrant golden color. The reverse and obverse centers play host to a brilliance and originality always appreciated by the stronger buyers. In short, a lovely coin, one that certainly meets the qualifications for MS61 grade. A hint of weakness at the hair curls and eagle is typically seen on these early Capped Draped Bust fives, but is missing on this sharply struck 1810 specimen, with the key central areas strongly hit by the dies. Pop 7; 33 finer at PCGS (PCGS # 8106) . Estimated Value $11,000 - 12,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $13,225
Lot 2121		1810. Large Date, Large 5. NGC graded Sharpness of Almost Uncirculated scratches. Lovely golden toning with some heavy scratches on Liberty's face. Four major varieties are recorded in the Guide Book for this coinage date. This variety, with Large Date obverse and Large 5 in the denomination on the reverse, is clearly the most affordable of all four varieties and ranks as one of the more plentiful of all varieties of this design, 1807-12. The U.S. population in 1810 was 7,239,881. Between 1810 and 1830, two million people left the eastern States to settle in the West, which in those days meant the Ohio valley and regions east of the Mississippi river. In 1811, the year after this 1810 half eagle was made, the first steam-powered ferry service between New York City and Hoboken, New Jersey was started on John Steven's ship, the Juliana (PCGS # 8108) . Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2122		1811. Small 5. . BD-2, Breen-6464. PCGS graded AU-55. Nicely struck with light natural toning. From an old time collection and just sent for grading. The 1811 uses the same small 5 punch used in 1810, but this is a different die. Striking order of the two 1811 varieties is problematic since it seems the dies were repaired with obverses more than once -- attested to by means of die cracks when determining striking order. Pop 23 (PCGS # 8109) . Events of 1811: In the winter of 1811-12, the central Mississippi Valley was struck by three of the most powerful earthquakes in U.S. history. Even today, this region has more earthquakes than any other part of the United States east of the Rocky Mountains. The 400 terrified residents in the town of New Madrid (Missouri) were abruptly awakened by violent shaking and a tremendous roar. It was December 16, 1811, and a powerful earthquake had just struck. So powerful were the series of temblors that some sections of the Mississippi River appeared to run backward for a short time. The shockwaves propagated efficiently through Midwestern bedrock to where residents as far away as Pittsburgh and Norfolk were awakened by intense shaking. Church bells were reported to ring as far as Boston, Massachusetts and York, Ontario (now Toronto), and sidewalks were reported to have been cracked and broken in Washington, D.C. There were also reports of toppled chimneys in Maine. Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $7,935
Lot 2123		1834. Plain 4. NGC graded AU-58+. A nice frosty coin, in fact, very brilliant and also very close to Mint State. The Classic Head pieces of 1834-38 had the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM omitted from the reverse, to distinguish the old coins that had become worth more than face value due to their slightly higher weight. William Kneass designed these. In 1834, the date comes with either a Plain 4 or a Crosslet 4, the former being more common (PCGS # 8171) . Estimated Value $2,400 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,645
Lot 2124		1836. ANACS graded AU-58. Basically untoned and decidedly lustrous. In 1836, the big news of the day was President Andrew Jackson's political war on the Second Bank of the United States. He refused to sign the renewal of its charter and the bank went into decline before foldiing in 1840. The year before this half eagle was made, and the only time in its history, the American government under the same Pres. Jackson, paid off the national debt. Perhaps this is why many modern politicians consider Jackson a crank and a looney. Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,553
Lot 2125		1839-D. NGC graded AU-58. Only 18,939 struck. Light golden toning. The 1839-D half eagle is a distinct one-year type coin. The odd thing is, few collectors, even advanced ones, recognize it as such. It features Gobrecht's Liberty Head design but with the mintmark on the obverse. The Liberty Head motif varied significantly from the one done by William Kneass (1834-38); and it varies from 1840-66 issues which have their mintmark (if any) on the reverse. The 1839-D is much scarcer than the 1838-D first year of issue at the Dahlonega Mint. This is especially so in upper grades. There may be as many as 125 to 150 known of the 1839-D Half Eagle, with 25 to 30 in AU and another five to seven in Mint condition. All will concur that the coin is well struck. Residual luster glints at the stars and legends. More luster can be found within the hair curls and eagle plumage. The quality of the planchet used on this 1839-D half eagle is very good. It shows none of the mint-made roughness seen on others. Furthermore, this handsome piece has a smooth exterior in all areas which is improved by the absence of heavy circulation marks, there are none, only light surface abrasions. In summation, we feel this is one of the most difficult Dahlonega half eagles; and to find one with good eye appeal as this original coin, well that gives it the edge over competing coins in the same grade. Pop 19; 5 finer, 2 in 61, 3 in 62 (PCGS # 8193) . Estimated Value $11,000 - 12,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $13,800
Lot 2126		1842-C. Small date. NGC graded MS-61. In NGC holder 1706409-001. An unusually well struck example with needle sharp details and nice high rims. The lustrous surfaces are slightly reflective while the fields are remarkably clean for this grade. A few very minor ticks are noted on the outer rims, none of which are significent. A major rarity in the Charlotte series and many times rarer than the Large Date variety. Perhaps just five to 10 Mint State examples of the Small Date variety are known. Douglas Winter gives this date a High Rarity-7 rating in Uncirculated. One of the most desirable Charlotte Mint offerings in this sale. Walter Breen allocated a mintage of 23,589 to the Large Date variety, which is over four times that of the Small Date. Other experts estimate that 35 to 40 are known of the Small Date and 65 to 70 of the Large Date, the opposite assessment. Concerning the date, during this post-Jacksonian period in our history, date sizes were in flux at the Philadelphia Mint, and certain denominations in the years 1842-1846 are found from variable sized date punches. Pop 2; 4 finer, 2 in 62, 2 in 63 (PCGS # 8208) . Estimated Value $40,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $57,500
Lot 2127		1843. AU-50. Early No Motto half eagle. Estimated Value $400 - 425. View details	Realized $460
Lot 2128		1846-D. PCGS graded AU-50. CAC Approved. Desirable, affordable D-mint issue. And boldly struck with plenty of mint luster still evident thus in our opinion, a Premium Quality coin (PCGS # 8228) . Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,105
Lot 2129		1856 $10. NGC graded AU-55. Old Holder. Appreciably more luster than is usually found with this grade. There are a couple of reddish copper stains and a small pinch or indentation at the rim (as made) near stars 4 and 5. Estimated Value $800 - 850. The Wayne Fowler Estate. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,898
Lot 2130		1862. NGC graded Proof 65 Ultra Cameo. Only 35 proofs struck. Fully struck, satin-textured devices appear to float atop illimitable depth of mirror gloss in the fields. Both sides possess homogeneous yellow-gold color that appears to "go infinite" in the fields as one turns the coin away from straight-on light. There is neither blemish nor spotting present, while the Gem designation from NGC is flattering and justified. We go could here and there with the description, but the extraordinary technical quality and eye appeal in a Proof No Motto Half Eagle like this, puts it among the finest known of a handful of survivors from the 1862 delivery. With the Civil War dragging on into its second year, the United States Mint did probably wasn't surprised to see weak collector demand for Proof gold in 1862. Reason won out and the reduced mintage of this denomination from 66 pieces in 1861 to a mere 35 coins the following year expresses the trauma the War caused on confidence in the public at large. Even the latter total proved optimistic, with some coins melted as unsold before the start of 1863. The Proof 1862 Half Eagle, therefore, is an exceptionally rare coin, one we believe will give it an advantage over other similar quality Proof gold dates sold this year. The Philadelphia Mint started striking Proof No Motto Liberty Eagles the same year that it delivered the first business strikes of this type. The issues from 1839-1858 are exceedingly rare, and not all dates from this era are known in Proof format. The balance of the No Motto issues from 1862-65 are exceedingly rare with very few offered in any calendar year. Pop 1; 1 finer in 66UCAM . Estimated Value $70,000 - 80,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2131		1871-CC. NGC graded AU-58. Well struck and untoned. Only 20,770 struck. Very rare date in Mint State and priced to the moon, well away from the reach of most collectors (see populations below). For AU58, what you get is a satin-fresh beauty whose agreeable mint frost within expands around and on top of the devices covering a good 70% or more of the surface. Level, rolling luster, it is, frosted and almost granular plus free from heavy abrasions that so commonly plague early CC-mint half eagles. There are choice quality surfaces and then there are choice quality surfaces, with this handsome offering one of the latter. 1871-CC checks in as a very significant rarity among the $5 issues produced at the Carson City Mint. Relatively few were made (in this instance 20,770), and nearly all seem to have been put into circulation. There was no interest on the part of numismatists at the time. The present piece is quite exceptional. The Carson City Mint specialist will find this to be an incredible opportunity, one that may not be repeated for many years. Pop 8; 1 in 61, 1 in 63 (PCGS # 8323) . 1871 was a key year in what would turn out to be an unfolding American tragedy. A Vermont tanner invented a process of tanning buffalo hide in 1871, which made it commercially usable. In 1872, the slaughter began. With government approval, marksmen and skinners moved in, and by 1878 the great southern buffalo herd, estimated at 10 million head, had been wiped out. Then the hunters moved north and slaughtered another 5 million. The hunters often moved onto Indian land. If the Indians objected and drove the hunters out, the Army under ex Civil War General William T. Sherman would come in and destroy all of the Indians' possessions, forcing them to surrender or face the elements, without homes, horses, food, or tools. Between 1860 and 1889, the number of Great Plains buffalo was reduced from 50 million to 551. [Today, through conservation and breeding herds, there are approximately 500,000 bison in captive commercial populations (mostly plains bison) on about 4,000 privately owned ranches.]. Estimated Value $20,000 - 22,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $22,425
Lot 2132		1873. Open 3. PCGS graded MS-65. Among the finest known. A highly lustrous specimen with rich orange-gold iridescence on satiny surfaces. In the same grade as the famed Harry Bass, Jr. specimen in MS65 and just as nicely struck, we might add. The Bass coin has a planchet flaw, however (below IN GOD), while this one doesn't. The 1873 with Open 3 half eagle is regarded as a common one in worn grades, but finer than About Uncirculated it is a significant rarity. Indeed, as the population figure indicates, only two others has been certified at this grade level by PCGS! Pop 3; none finer at PCGS (PCGS # 8328) . Estimated Value $8,000 - 8,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $13,225
Lot 2133		1879. PCGS graded Proof 64+DCAM PQ. CAC Approved. Housed in a new secure plus holder. Only 30 Proofs struck. Wonderful golden toning. Very few Proof half eagles of this date are known, including one in the Smithsonian Institution. Walter Breen suggested that: "Survivors probably number less than a dozen, possibly less than nine" in his Proof Encyclopedia and Jeff Garrett and Ron Guth wrote in their Gold Encyclopedia that: "There are probably fewer than 10 survivors in all grades." In our many years of coin auctions, this is the only time we have offered a Deep Cameo example to the best of our knowledge. This piece, certified as a near-Gem Deep Cameo Proof with "plus" designation, is top-of-the-line in quality compared to most of the known 1879 Proofs. It has lovely (vibrant) yellow-gold devices with full satin frosted devices against deeply mirrored fields - which serves to attract the most serious minded rare gold buyers. A small mark in the left obverse field by the 4th star and a faint line below the first A in AMERICA are all that keep it from a Gem grade. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS (PCGS # 98474) . Estimated Value $30,000 - 33,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $43,700
Lot 2134		1881. NGC graded MS-65. A boldly struck example with a touch of olive tone about the borders. Velvety to satin-like fields almost stagger under the weight of its highly lustrous gold color. Struck with methodical precision throughout. Pop 62; 13 in 66, 1 in 67 (PCGS # 8354) . Estimated Value $2,800 - 2,900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2135		1881. PCGS graded MS-64. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Light orange toning. Very splendid for the grade. Pop 253; 21 finer (PCGS # 8354) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. The Wayne Fowler Estate. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,323
Lot 2136		1881. MS-60 Plus. Estimated Value $375 - 400. View details	Realized $490
Lot 2137		1881. PCGS Genuine. Our grade is MS-60+ with some minor hairlines barely visible (PCGS # 8354) . Estimated Value $300 - 325. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $391
Lot 2138		1882-S. PCGS graded MS-64. CAC Approved. Well struck and glittering with golden mint luster (PCGS # 8360) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,150
Lot 2139		1884-S. PCGS graded MS-63. Lovely golden toning on both sides, lustrous surfaces whose mint frost attests to its choice MS63 condition. A scarce coin in high grasde. Pop 44; 1 in 63+; 9 in 64 (PCGS # 8366) . Estimated Value $800 - 850. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,035
Lot 2140		1884-S. PCGS graded MS-62. Well struck with delicate golden toning. Mintage: 177,000 pieces (PCGS # 8366) . Estimated Value $525 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2141		1885. PCGS graded MS-63. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Nice golden toning. As Liberty Nickel collectors know, the 1885 is a key date in the set. Pop 205; 68 finer (PCGS # 8367) . Estimated Value $800 - 850. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $891
Lot 2142		1885. PCGS graded AU-58 and AU55 respectively. Lot of 2 coins (PCGS # 8367) . Estimated Value $750 - 800. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $805
Lot 2143		1885-S. PCGS graded MS-63. Pleasing mint bloom colors. Desirable yet inexpensive S-mint issue from the 1880s, a time of rapid growth in American commerce. During this period in our history, wages weren't growing for the average worker, in fact, pay was declining slightly (about 1% per year) in the 20-odd years of the 1880s and 1890s. However, due to incredible levels of productivity increases, people were better off as prices of everyday good and services decliined far faster than wages did, an anomoly unless one is familiar with the situation then. An average worker in a factory back then made $8.50 for a 55-hour workweek or about $455 a year, while a well-paid college professor might earn $2,000 a year (PCGS # 8368) . Estimated Value $750 - 800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $863
Lot 2144		1885-S. PCGS graded MS-62. Golden toning (PCGS # 8368) . Estimated Value $425 - 450. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $437
Lot 2145		1886-S. PCGS graded MS-63. Nice golden toning, this well struck Liberty five is quite lustrous (PCGS # 8370) . Estimated Value $750 - 800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $863
Lot 2146		1886-S. PCI graded MS-63. Our grade is MS-60. Estimated Value $350 - 375. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $449
Lot 2147		1893-CC. PCGS graded AU-58. Nice original toning. Only 60,000 struck. Pop 58 (PCGS # 8384) . Estimated Value $675 - 725. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,150
Lot 2148		1894. PCGS graded MS-64. Well struck and frosty with light reddish golden toning. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,050. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,064
Lot 2149		1895 and 1900-S $5 Gold Liberty Coins. NGC graded both MS-61. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $775 - 800. View details	Realized $805
Lot 2150		1895. PCGS graded MS-62. Estimated Value $440 - 460. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $437
Lot 2151		1897. PCGS graded MS-62+. A nice frosty mint half eagle despite a minor scuff in the field at Liberty's chin (PCGS # 8394) . Estimated Value $500 - 525. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $460
Lot 2152		1898. MS-60. Estimated Value $375 - 400. View details	Realized $380
Lot 2153		1900. NGC graded MS-67. Well struck and mostly untoned. A beauty. Any casual coin buyer might argue that the 1900 is a common date among Liberty Half Eagles in this condition, but such is not the case. While the 1901, 1901-S, and certain other S-mint dates are found superb with some regularity, Philadelphia Mint issues made 1900-and-before seem to be scarce. This razor-sharp Superb Gem has lovely brilliant gold color, and the reverse is virtually immaculate as is Liberty's cheek. A few trivial luster grazes are all that disallow perfection. Worthy of the finest dedicated Liberty Half Eagle collection. Pop 3; 2 finer in 68 (PCGS # 8400) . Estimated Value $11,000 - 12,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $11,213
Lot 2154		1900. PCGS graded Genuine. Our grade is AU and cleaned . Estimated Value $350 - 375. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $380
Lot 2155		1900-S. PCGS graded MS-64. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Nice golden toning and luster to spare; only a few random marks in the field beneath the hair bun. Pop 144; 11 finer (PCGS # 8401) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. The Wayne Fowler Estate. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,179
Lot 2156		1901. PCGS graded MS-64. Well struck with some light toning. Very choice surfaces, luster, and strike. Pop 304; 63 finer (PCGS # 8402) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. The Dr. Charles Richman Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,121
Lot 2157		1901-S. PCGS graded MS-63. Uniform honey color gold with copious amounts of luster (PCGS # 8404) . Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $863
Lot 2158		1901-S. PCGS graded MS-62. Lovely golden mint bloom luster. In an old green label holder (PCGS # 8404) . Estimated Value $500 - 525. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $483
Lot 2159		1904. PCGS graded MS-67 PQ. CAC Approved. Well struck with lovely light golden toning. Only 392,000 minted. The 1904 date is fairly available in lower grades though is seldom offered in Superb Gem Mint State condition. Note the gleaming orange-gold color on the obverse and reverse, the fullness of the detail and healthy luster. A strong glass reveals nothing in the way of typical tiny grazes, nor are there any little marks or spots. No indeed, everything of consequence is superb! Very few survive this spectacular today, which is revealed in the population stats at the end of the description. How this particular coin came down through numerous collectors' hands in this state of preservation is locked up in secrecy, but one can assume that it was carefully set aside at the time of issue, stored in tissue or preserved away from harm, and somehow was never knocked about or mishandled. A coin that any Half Eagle specialist will cherish and long get pleasure from if they are lucky enough to acquire it. Pop 5; none finer at PCGS (PCGS # 8409) . Historic note: For our readers who live in New York City, the first rapid transit subway, the Inter-borough running beneath Manhattan from the Brooklyn Bridge to 145th Street, opened to the public in 1904, the year that this half eagle made its appearance. Estimated Value $12,000 - 13,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $23,000
Lot 2160		1904. PCGS graded MS-61. Frosty and lightly toned (PCGS # 8409) . Estimated Value $375 - 400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $414
Lot 2161		1904-S. NGC graded MS-63. Old Holder. Low mintage date of only 97,000 struck. Rich golden toning accompanied by free-flowing Mint-fresh luster. Pop 13; 8 finer (PCGS # 8410) . Estimated Value $2,400 - 2,500. The Wayne Fowler Estate. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,415
Lot 2162		1906. NGC graded Proof 65 Cameo. A beautiful untoned coin. 85 Proofs minted. This very attractive coin is deeply reflective and shows some light frosting over the devices, which yields a moderate cameo effect, enough to be so designated on the grading holder. We speak of this since it is somewhat unusual after the Mint went to a no-contrast method of Proofing after 1901. Usually only the first coins struck off of new dies carry any contrast, though it seems the Mint began returning in 1905 and more in 1906 to the practice of frosting the recessed devices in the dies. Lovely orange-golden color covers each side, with orange-peel rippling when the coin is viewed at an angle, and there are no obvious or detracting blemishes present. Sits squarely in the Gem class. (The 1906 and 1907 Liberty Half Eagles are the last pieces in the this series in which examples are made in Proof quality. Both years saw a total Proof mintage of fewer than 100 pieces. Although 1908 Liberty Head half eagles were coined for a brief period, no Proofs were issued.) Pop 5; 12 finer (PCGS # 88501) . Estimated Value $24,000 - 25,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $27,025
Lot 2163		1906. PCGS graded MS-63. Lovely golden toning. Here, too, the surface is nice and frosty (PCGS # 8413) . Estimated Value $750 - 800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $891
Lot 2164		1906-D. PCGS graded MS-65 PQ. CAC Approved. Well struck with light golden toning. The present example represents the first year issue at Denver Mint. The coin boasts a bold strike around the peripheries, so that all stars show full central details. The date is sharp, while the beaded hair cords that bind Liberty's bun are well detailed. Light softness is seen all too often on the tresses just above Liberty's forehead but in this instance the design is complete. Her cheek in particular, as well as the fields in general, are remarkably free of disturbance. Luster booms. On the reverse, a few light ticks in the fields are consistent with the MS65 grade. Boldness everywhere including the eagle's claws and fletchings. Again, both sides sport exuberant luster over reddish-gold, beautiful surfaces. This coin presents not only real value, it also offers superior surfaces that are as enticing as the coin is desirable for its Denver mintmark. Pop 41; 4 finer, 1 in 65+, 2 in 66, 1 in 67 (PCGS # 8414) . Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,140
Lot 2165		1907. NGC graded Proof 66 Cameo. Some minor obverse spots that look removeable. Well struck. Only 92 Proofs struck. The current PR66 Cameo specimen boasts a bold, robust strike and pleasing contrast between the sleek mirrored fields and the well frosted devices. Each side is a uniform, eye-catching medium reddish-gold. There are no noticeable contact marks, while the trivial milky spots in the lower obverse field serve as a future identifier. Pop 6; 5 finer, 1 in 66 Star, 3 in 67, 1 in 67 Star (PCGS # 88502) . Estimated Value $20,000 - 22,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $34,500
Lot 2166		1908-D NGC graded Unc Details. Improperly cleaned. Light golden toning (PCGS # 8511) . Estimated Value $375 - 400. The William Pannier Estate. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $414

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