Goldberg Coins and Collectibles



Sale 62

The Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction


World Crowns and Minors
 
 
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Lot 4469
Great Britain. Shilling, 1697. S.3505. William III, 1694-1702. Third bust. Draped laureate bust of king. Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields. Wonderful original frosty luster, with a pleasant golden-blue peripheral tone. Mint state William III silver coins are quickly disappearing. NGC graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
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Realized
$633
Lot 4470
Great Britain. Sixpence, 1697-Y. S.3536. William III, 1694-1702. Y below bust (York mint). Obverse: Draped laureate bust of king right. Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields. Only a small proportion of the silver coins of this reign were produced at the branch or provincial mints outside London (York, Chester, Exeter, Norwich and Bristol) and these pieces are truly rare in higher grades. NGC graded AU-55.
Estimated Value $400 - 500.
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Realized
$242
Lot 4471
Great Britain. Sixpence, 1697-B. S.3532. William III. B below bust (Bristol mint). Obverse: Draped laureate bust of king right. Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields. This is an interesting coin because it has been struck significantly off-center, a feature rarely seen on branch mint coins of this reign. Sharply struck with good detail on the portrait and some original luster. NGC graded About Uncirculated, Details with Surface Hairlines.
Estimated Value $375 - 425.
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Lot 4472
Great Britain. Halfcrown, 1700. S.3494; ESC-561. William III, 1694-1702. Draped laureate bust. Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields. DVODECIMO on edge in raised letters. Beautifully toned in shades of green and gold, with sharply struck detail on the portrait. No evidence of any blank filing, or the weaknesses which are often encountered on these pieces. NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,800.
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Lot 4473
Great Britain. Shilling, 1700. S.3516. William III. Fifth bust. Obverse: Draped bust of king right. Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields. This is the variety with larger 'O's in the date. A pleasing coin with nice reflective surfaces and a light blue tinge. NGC graded About Uncirculated, Details with surface Hairlines.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
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Realized
$546
Lot 4474
Great Britain. Halfcrown, 1701. S.3494. William III, 1694-1702. Edge: Tertio. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
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Realized
$184
Lot 4475
  Great Britain. Maundy Set, 1737. S.3716. George II, 1727-1760. Young head left. Toned set. Lot of 4 coins. 4 Pence, About Very Fine, balance of set Very Fine to Extremely Fine.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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$184
Lot 4476
Great Britain. 'Cartwheel' Bronzed Proof Penny, 1797. Peck-1068. George III. Obverse: Draped laureate bust of king, legend GEORGIUS III. D: G. REX. Reverse: Britannia right with three rows of waves below and a stop after SOHO.
Peck describes this bronzed proof as 'Very Scarce' but it is now extremely rare in top grades. A stunning dark chocolate proof this specimen is free from the usual nicks and knocks which were the consequence of the heavy nature of these coins. Peck refers to the 'faint irregular line-flaws which are usually present on the broad rim of the reverse' and these are evident around the date. A very special coin. NGC graded Proof 63 Brown.
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400.
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Realized
$1,294
Lot 4477
Great Britain. Emergency issue countermarked Dollar, ND. S.3765A; ESC-129. George III. Obverse: Portrait of George III in small oval stamped over the head of Charles IV on an 8 Reales of Mexico. Reverse: Crowned shield with pillars. It is rare to find such a well struck oval counterstamp on this early portrait of the Spanish king. Underlying original luster and good eye appeal. NGC graded AU-58.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200.
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Lot 4478
Great Britain. Bronzed Pattern Proof Halfpenny, 1799. Peck-1244. George III. Obverse: Draped laureate bust of king right, as on the currency coins. Reverse: Britannia left, with olive branch of 14 leaves. Beautiful dark chocolate proof surfaces, and edge with deep central graining. These proofs, when seen, are usually slightly scuffed or worn. This is however an exceptional piece. NGC graded Proof 63 Brown.
Estimated Value $375 - 425.
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Lot 4479
Great Britain. Copper Halfpenny, 1799. S.3778. George III. Obverse: Draped laureate bust of king right. No stop after REX. Reverse: Britannia with ship with 5 incuse gunports. Some original mint red adheres to the surfaces, and the coin has a glossy freshness which is unusually nice for a currency. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $175 - 200.
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Realized
$167
Lot 4480
Great Britain. Proof Bank Dollar, 1804. S.3768; Dav-101; KM-Tn1. George III. Laureate head right. Reverse: Britannia seated with shield left. Fully lustrous with reflective surfaces and deep old tone. PCGS graded Proof 63.
Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,100.
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Lot 4481
Great Britain. Bronzed Proof Penny, 1806. Peck-1326. George III. Obverse: Draped laureate bust of king right, brooch with 9 jewels. The O of date open at the top. Reverse: Britannia with olive branch. Peck describes this bronzed finish proof as Very scarce, and indeed it is rarer than the gilt proof. Superb grade and very difficult to find. PCGS graded Proof 65.
Estimated Value $750 - 850.
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Lot 4482
Great Britain. Copper Proof Penny, 1806. Peck-1325. George III. Obverse: Draped laureate bust of king right, brooch with 9 jewels. The O of date open at the top. Reverse: Britannia with olive branch. Described by Peck as Scarce, this is a delightful early copper proof with much original luster. NGC graded Proof 63 Brown.
Estimated Value $700 - 800.
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Lot 4483
Great Britain. Proof Crown, 1818. ESC-212; Linecar and Stone-197; S.3787. George III, 1760-1820. Edge LVIII. Obverse: Laureate head of king by Pistrucci right. GEORGIUS III D:G:BRITANNIARUM REX F:D: 1818. Reverse: St. George and dragon within garter. HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE. Edge year and inscription in large raised letters. The portrait, lettering, and reverse design are heavily frosted with contrasting mirrorlike fields. Deeply toned. An exceptional specimen, and truly rare. NGC graded Proof 63.

* Linecar and Stone describe this piece (page 50) after listing various unadopted patterns for this issue. 'Here is the finished crown, depicting how it was thought his subjects ought to see the king - a comparatively young man with a wreath of laurels around his head, as if he had just won some athletic contest or was about to speak to his people as their omnipotent ruler. Instead, he was an old man, mentally deranged, blind, with long white hair and a flowing beard.'.
Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,100.
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Realized
$2,990
Lot 4484
Great Britain. Crown, 1818. S.3787; Dav-103; KM-675. Edge LVIII. George III. Laureate bust of King facing right. Reverse: St. George and the dragon. Toned. ANACS graded EF-45.
Estimated Value $125 - 175.
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Realized
$196
Lot 4485
Great Britain. Copper Proof Pattern Crown, 1820. ESC-244; Linecar & Stone-212. George III. By Droz. Obverse: Figure of Hercules seated against a broken column, breaking a bundle of sticks over his left knee. Reverse: Crowned shield of royal arms. A particularly nice example of this rare and popular pattern. NGC graded Proof 64 Brown.
Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,100.
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Lot 4486
Great Britain. Crown, 1821. S.3805; Dav-104; KM-680.1. George IV. Obverse: Laureate bust of king, by Pistrucci, left. Reverse: St. George and dragon. SECUNDO edge. An attractive coin with a deep blue and gold old tone. No longer easily found in this grade. NGC graded AU-58.
Estimated Value $950 - 1,050.
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Realized
$1,093
Lot 4487
Great Britain. Crown, 1822. S.3805; Dav-104; KM-680.1. TERTIO edge. George IV. Obverse: Laureate bust of king, by Pistrucci, left. Reverse: St. George slaying dragon. Crisp detail, especially on the portrait, and a light blue and grey tone. Only produced for circulation for two years (1821-1822) the 1822 is somewhat scarcer than the 1821 Crown. NGC graded MS-62.
Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400.
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Realized
$1,668
Lot 4488
Great Britain. Bronzed Proof Farthing, 1826. S.3825; KM-697. George IV. Portrait of King wearing wreath. Reverse: Britannia seated. An exceptionally strong example of this farthing from the 1826 Proof Set. Sharply struck, with full mirror fields. NGC graded Proof 66 Brown.
Estimated Value $400 - 450.
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Realized
$403
Lot 4489
Great Britain. Penny, 1826. S.3823; KM-693. George IV, 1820-1830. Laureate bust of King left. Reverse: Britannia right. Nicely struck up with some original mint red. Almost Uncirculated to Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $225 - 275.
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Lot 4490
Great Britain. Shilling, 1826. S.3812; KM-694. George IV, 1820-1830. Bare head left. Reverse: Lion. Light gray toning with original mint luster. About Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $125 - 150.
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Realized
$138
Lot 4491
Great Britain. One and a Half Pence, 1839. S.3915; KM-728. Victoria. For some reason these tiny currency coins are found usually in Very Fine condition at best. Normally abused and ill-treated this anachronistic denomination is seldom seen in top grades. This piece is surely underrated in the catalogues. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $75 - 100.
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Realized
$114
Lot 4492
Great Britain. Halfpenny, 1841. S.3949; KM-726. Victoria. Wyon's young head of Victoria. Reverse: Britannia. A pleasing specimen with much original mint red. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $140 - 160.
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Realized
$148
Lot 4493
Great Britain. Farthing, 1841. S.3950; KM-725. Victoria. Wyon's young head of Victoria. Reverse: Britannia seated. This handsome specimen is unusual in that it has inverted Vs for the two as in GRATIA - quite a rare variety. Some original mint red still adheres to the lettering and the surfaces are virtually unblemished. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $100 - 125.
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Realized
$108
Lot 4494
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Lot 4495
Great Britain. Halfcrown, 1842. S.3888; KM-740. Victoria, 1837-1901. Obverse: Wyon's young portrait of Queen left. Reverse: Crowned shield of arms contained within ornate wreath. A beautiful coin with much original mint luster and a wisp of pastel toning. All early Victorian Halfcrowns are rare now. Especially so in this grade. NGC graded MS-64.
Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,500.
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Lot 4496
Great Britain. Halfpenny, 1846. S.3949; KM-726. Victoria. Obverse: Wyon's young portrait of Victoria. Reverse: Britannia seated. This is a scarcer date in the popular halfpenny series. The sharp detail and glossy, prooflike fields give good eye appeal. NGC graded MS-64 Brown.
Estimated Value $200 - 225.
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Realized
$345
Lot 4497
Great Britain. Crown, 1847. S.3883; Dav-105; KM-741. Victoria. Young portrait of Queen with hair in bun. Reverse: Crowned shield of royal arms within wreath. Last year of issue. Some surface marks, toned. ANACS graded EF-40.
Estimated Value $150 - 200.
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Realized
$104
Lot 4498
Great Britain. Penny, 1853. S.3948; KM-739. Victoria. Ornamental trident. NGC graded MS-64 Red & Brown.
Estimated Value $200 - 250.
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Realized
$196
Lot 4499
Great Britain. Penny, 1853. S.3948; KM-739. Victoria. Ornamental Trident. Obverse: Wyon's young head of Victoria. Reverse: Britannia. Tiny hint of mint red in the lettering and superb virtually flawless surfaces. NGC graded MS-65 Brown.
Estimated Value $150 - 175.
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Realized
$207
Lot 4500
Great Britain. Halfpenny, 1853. S.3949; KM-726. Victoria. With some mint red. Not easy to find this nice. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $75 - 100.
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Realized
$69
Lot 4501
Great Britain. Halfpenny, 1855. S.3949; KM-726. Victoria, 1837-1901. Some mint red, difficult in this grade. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $75 - 100.
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Realized
$86
Lot 4502
Great Britain. Penny, 1858 over 7. S.3948; KM-739. Victoria. Obverse: Wyon's young head of Victoria. Reverse: Britannia. Uncirculated with a generous helping of mint red. A scarce item in the highest grades. NGC graded MS-63 Brown.
Estimated Value $175 - 200.
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Realized
$253
Lot 4503
Great Britain. Penny, 1858/3. S.3948; KM-739. Victoria. No WW on truncation. Obverse: Wyon's young head of Victoria. Reverse: Britannia. Another scarce variety in high grade. NGC graded MS-63 Brown.
Estimated Value $150 - 175.
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Realized
$265
Lot 4504
Great Britain. Halfpenny, 1864. S.3956; KM-748.2. Victoria. Virtually uncirculated with a trace of original color. Rare. NGC graded AU-58 Brown.
Estimated Value $175 - 200.
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Lot 4505
Great Britain. Penny, 1866. S.3954; KM-749.2. Victoria. Uncirculated with some original mint red, and a sharpness of detail rarely seen on a currency coin. NGC graded MS-65 Brown.
Estimated Value $300 - 350.
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Realized
$403
Lot 4506
Great Britain. Sixpence, 1871. S.3910; KM-751.1. Victoria. Young head. A pleasant pastel tone. NGC graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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Realized
$288
Lot 4507
Great Britain. Penny, 1873. S.3954; KM-749.2. Victoria. Young head. Uncirculated and very crisply struck. Rare. NGC graded MS-65 Brown.
Estimated Value $300 - 350.
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Lot 4508
Great Britain. Farthing, 1874-H. S.3959; KM-753. Victoria. Uncirculated with much original color. Surprisingly difficult to find in this grade. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $100 - 125.
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Realized
$81
Lot 4509
Great Britain. Halfpenny, 1875. S.3956; KM-754. Victoria. Young head. Red and Brown, Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $125 - 150.
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Realized
$75
Lot 4510
Great Britain. Farthing, 1875. S.3958; KM-753. Victoria. A tiny amount of original color. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $100 - 125.
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Lot 4511
Great Britain. Farthing, 1875-H. S.3959; KM-753. Victoria. Uncirculated with full original luster. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $100 - 125.
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Lot 4512
Great Britain. Penny, 1879. S.3954; KM-755. Victoria. Uncirculated with mint red. A deceptively scarce date. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $150 - 175.
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Realized
$184
Lot 4513
Great Britain. Bronze Proof Penny, 1881-H. Peck-1725; Freeman-107 (11 + M); KM-755. Victoria. Obverse: Young laureate bust of Queen left. No signature on bust, toothed border both sides. Reverse: Helmeted Britannia, seated on rocks, date in exergue. Design beautifully frosted with mirror fields, and sharp mirror edge. A stunning example with original color intact, this specimen must have been well protected for 130 years. Peck describes as 'Extremely Rare' Freeman designates R18. NGC graded Proof 65 Red & Brown.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200.
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Realized
$2,300
Lot 4514
Great Britain. Penny, 1881-H. S.3955; KM-755. Victoria. Uncirculated with virtually full mint red. Very attractive, and tough to find so nice. NGC graded MS-64 Red & Brown.
Estimated Value $350 - 400.
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Lot 4515
Great Britain. Farthing, 1881-H. S.3959; KM-753. Victoria. Uncirculated with full original color. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $100 - 125.
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Lot 4516
Great Britain. Farthing, 1881. S.3958; KM-753. Victoria. Full original color. Choice Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $100 - 125.
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Lot 4517
Great Britain. Penny, 1882-H. S.3955; KM-755. Victoria. Convex shield. Uncirculated with some mint red. Lovely unmarked surfaces. NGC graded MS-65 Brown.
Estimated Value $225 - 275.
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Realized
$265
Lot 4518
Great Britain. Farthing, 1883. S.3958; KM-753. Victoria. Some original color. Rare date. Uncirculated.
Estimated Value $75 - 100.
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Realized
$81



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