Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 63

The Pre-Long Beach Auction of US, World Coins and Currency

Indian Head Cents

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 630		1862. NGC graded Proof 67 Cameo. An exquisite Gem Cameo Proof specimen! This beauty boasts a hint of delicate pinkish color toning that is uniform on both sides. Certainly one of the finest extant! The 1862 is one of the more available Proof dates in the copper-nickel series and it is also one of the better produced issues. That being said, this fantastic specimen represents one of the finest ever certified. The fields are splendidly mirrored, impressively so for a copper-nickel product some of which are dull Proofs, and the glittering surfaces are nearly perfect. Beautifully toned as stated, each side displays original spot-free perfection. A wonderfully preserved and visually pleasing 1862 Proof Indian Cent. Pop 4; 1 finer by a point. Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000. Ex Foxfire collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $8,913
Lot 631		1863. ICG graded Proof 65. Delicately toned with a scattered fly speck here and there. Concerning the devices on this handsome Gem Proof, these were struck with sufficient power by the dies that they left all design elements showing, and showing clearly, unlike many copper-nickel dates where a few areas are mushy. Only 460 Proofs struck. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 632		1868. PCGS graded MS-65 Red. A blazing fiery mint red gem example thus quite rare. Struck with controlled precision throughout, as expected from the scientifically accurate PCGS grade. Pop 30; 3 finer by a point (PCGS # 2093) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 633		1870. NGC graded Proof 65 Red CAC Approved. A gorgeous red Proof in an old NGC holder. Only 1000+ Proofs struck. A moderately deep mirror gem. There are very few grade limiting marks on this coin. However, as is seen on all 1870 Proof Indian Cents, the dies are rather unevenly polished on both sides. The resulting occasional lint mark should not be confused with hairlines on the field of the coin. Pop 8; 6 in 66 Red. Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,300
Lot 634		1872. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. Mellowing mint red color. Only 950+ Proofs struck. Even the finest, most delicate detail seen on this Indian cent struck with uncommon exactness for a Proof issue; were it only possibly for all the design to be as sharp on other Indian cent pieces a collector would have no problem assembling a Gem Proof set, but that isn't possible for this series. A strong bid is indicated. Pop 12; 6 finer by a point (PCGS # 2305) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 635		1873. Closed 3. NGC graded MS-66 Red & Brown. Light variegated shades of golden red through deeper coppery hues into warm browns. A scarce, higher grade example with none finer: Pop 5; none finer at this service. Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 636		1876. PCGS graded MS-66 Red. A gem spot-free example and fiery mint red in color. Rich colored hues ed are the order of the day where this spectacular gem cent from America's Centennial Year is concerned. Unlike most 1876 Indian cents which are not quite fully struck, and rarely come with mint color, this marvel of precision minting shows all regions crisply detailed including the centers, feather ends, wreath and shield. Consider, too, the low PCGS census: Pop 13; only 1 finer by a point (PCGS # 2126) . Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,038
Lot 637		1877. NGC graded MS-65 Red & Brown. Traces of mint red on both sides. The Key Date in the Indian Head series. This is an outstanding gem example with sultry red and brown luster assisted by a better than average strike. At present there are limited numbers of Gem Mint State 1877s graded by NGC (see below) and to supply the growing legions of Indian cent collectors. The obverse is virtually mark free as is the reverse, while the reverse does show light striking definition in the lower wreath although the shield is complete. This example is a carefully graded one and clearly earns special mention where originality is concerned. Pop 75; 8 in 66 RB. Estimated Value $8,500 - 9,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 638		1877. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red & Brown PQ CAC Approved. Housed in a new secure plus holder. Lovely colors. Only 900 Proofs struck. A popular key date. With a mintage like this it may surprise collectors that the Proof 1877 Indian Head cent is comparable in overall rarity to the other Proof cents of the 1870s. The key point is, the elusiveness of business strike 1877 cents shifts considerable date collector pressure to most available Proof specimens. Above the Gem grade level, however, the few certified representatives possess prices which often top an average buyer's budget. Thus, Proof 64 is an ideal compromise because it retains much of the beauty and pizzazz of the higher grade with a ready affordability. This is simply a glorious, lustrous specimen. Nicely reflective, the surfaces beam their red luster outward in all directions, while the strike extracts every last design feature. Free of both hairlines and carbon spots, it is little wonder that this coin is expected to attract many bids. Pop 134; 68 finer, 63 in 65, 5 in 66 (PCGS # 2319) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,910
Lot 639		1877. PCGS graded VG-10 Brown. Nice even brown toning. Popular key date (PCGS # 2127) . Estimated Value $750 - 800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $834
Lot 640		1877. PCGS graded VG-8. Even brown toning. Popular key date (PCGS # 2127) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $805
Lot 641		1877. PCGS graded Good-6. Popular key date (PCGS # 2127) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $667
Lot 642		1877. PCGS graded Good-6. Evenly worn. Popular key date (PCGS # 2127) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $667
Lot 643		1884. PCGS graded MS-65 Red. A brilliant pinkish-red in color. Dates in the 1880s range from relatively common in red condition (1880-83) to those which are scarce to downright impossible to find without a lot of diligent searches, and 1884 is among the latter. It along with 1885 and 1886 are and have been favorites with savvy numismatists for decades now. Pop 35; 16 finer with 13 in 66, 3 in 67 (PCGS # 2150) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 644		1886. NGC graded MS-66 Red. A nice well struck coin. Housed in an Old Holder. A very attractive coin with satiny deep coppery red luster. The design type with the last feather pointing between the I & C of AMERICA. The few full red examples that exist often have a light gold tone, nearly straw colored and are not as impressive as the present specimen. Clearly, the grading service knows an original coin when they see it. This coin is an outstanding example! Pop 1; none finer at NGC. Estimated Value $8,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,313
Lot 645		1886. Variety 2. PCGS graded Proof 65 Brown. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Nice even brown toning. Only 4,290 Proofs struck. The variety 2 is not listed on the holder. Pop 22; none finer at PCGS (PCGS # 2345) . Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $414
Lot 646		1888/7 RPD FS-302. PCGS graded MS-63 Brown CAC Approved. Not listed as an overdate on the holder but indicated by the FS-010.7 Cherry Picker variety. Repunched Date. A small toning spot by the nose; one or two others visible. Pop 1; in in 64 BN (PCGS # 37531) . Estimated Value $2,600 - 2,900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 647		1898. NGC graded MS-67 Red. Blazing sunset red color, an amazing gem specimen, indeed one so spectacular and superb we feel it belongs in a Best of set of Indian Cents, certainly one of Registry caliber. In an old NGC holder Pop 9; none finer. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 648		A lovely lot of Small Cents in an old Wayte Raymond folder. Consists of: 1862, 1866, 1867, 1868, 1869, 1883, 1886, 1905, 1907, 1908-S and 1919-S. Coins will grade AU to Mint State. Some may have been cleaned years ago. A lovely high grade group that deserves inspection. Lot of 11 coins. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. View details	Realized $2,070
Lot 649		A lot of Small Cents 1859-2000 in an old Gem Megrig Album. Included are some better dates: 1866, 1867, 1868 (2), 1873, 1874, 1879, 1894 Proof, 1899 Proof, 1904 Proof, 1912-S and 2 off-struck cents. We urge inspection prior to bidding. Total of 33 pieces. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details	Realized $1,553
Lot 650		A Partial Collection of Indian Head and Flying Eagle Cents From 1857 to 1909. Dates include: 1864-L, 1869, 1871, and 1908-S. Some duplicates as well. A 54 piece collection. Estimated Value $600 - 750. View details	Realized $1,058