Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 63

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

Commemorative Silver Coins

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1104		1900 Lafayette Dollar. NGC graded MS-65. A splendid gem specimen glimmering with undistrubed satiny mint luster which is further enhanced by a touch of golden sunset toning. Certainly one of the finer gem specimens we have handled. America's first Commemorative Silver Dollar, the designs were by Charles E. Barber after an engraving of Houdon's bust of Washington. On the reverse, Barber depicted the Lafayette equestrian statue at the Paris Exposition of 1900. Lafayette Dollars were sold to defray part of the cost of completing Paul Wayland Bartlett's statue of the French General, then under construction in Paris for display at the exposition. Out of an authorization for 50,000 pieces, 36,000 were sold, the remainder being melted. Very few Gems at the 65 level or beyond remain, as readers can ascertain here: Pop 186; 60 in 66, 8 in 67 (PCGS # 9222) . Estimated Value $7,000 - 7,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,066
Lot 1105		1900 Lafayette Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Nicely toned on both sides. This is a nearly blemish-free case in point of the desirable Lafayette Silver Dollar Commemorative in this grade: satiny white in color under the modest toning, with mint bloom that captures the full effect of the careful preservation since it was made. The portraits are of Generals George Washington and Marquis de Lafayette, the latter a French aristocrat and adventurer who provided major support for the Americans in the Revolutionary War. The wealthy French citizen came to America to support the Revolution. He befriended General Washington and was with him at Valley Forge (PCGS # 9222) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1106		1900 Lafayette Dollar. NGC graded MS-63 CAC Approved. Well struck with even natural toning, with soft luster abounding on all surfaces. A few tiny marks on the neck of Washington and elsewhere being the limiting factors to a higher point grade (PCGS # 9222) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,323
Lot 1107		1900 Lafayette Dollar. NGC graded MS-63. Lightly toned from long, attentative storage by former owners; frosty and choice throughout. America's first Silver Dollar size Commemorative, this features conjoined portraits of George Washington and Marquis de Lafayette (PCGS # 9222) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1108		1900 Lafayette Dollar. NGC graded MS-61. CAC Approved. Untoned with soft luster present over both sides. An attractive example of America's first Commemorative Silver Dollar issue (PCGS # 9222) . Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $776
Lot 1109		1937 Antietam Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66 PQ. CAC Approved. A nice white coin for the commemoration of the Civil War battle at Antietam (PCGS # 9229) . Estimated Value $750 - 800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $863
Lot 1110		1937 Antietam Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. A nice white coin, well struck on the two portraits (PCGS # 9229) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $604
Lot 1111		1935-S Arkansas Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. Wonderful obverse rainbow toning about the borders. Pop 157; 17 in 67 (PCGS # 9235) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $483
Lot 1112		1935-S Boone Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-67. Deep russet and rainbow tones on the upper obverse, more delicate pastel tones on the reverse. No need to ponder over this superb gem, it's beauty and superior quality is plain to see. Pop 18; 2 finer with 1 in 67+, 1 in 68 (PCGS # 9260) . Estimated Value $800 - 900. Ex JFS/Jewell collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,530
Lot 1113		1892 Columbian Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-66 Prooflike. A lovely iridescent toned Gem, and an example that features bold devices on either side. Pop 18; 1 in 67 PL. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 1114		1892 Columbian Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. America's first Commemorative Half Dollar, and displaying stunning turquoise and iridescent blue toning on both sides. This beauty should bring a premium price. Pop 175; 12 finer (PCGS # 9296) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,006
Lot 1115		1935 Connecticut Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66 PQ. CAC Approved. Housed in a new secure plus holder. Light gold toning. Dazzling luster.Pop 453; 45 finer (PCGS # 9299) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $690
Lot 1116		1935 Connecticut Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. Attractively toned, while the underlying Gem quality surface displays beautiful soft satin luster. Features the famous Connecticut Charter Oak tree. In an old green label holder (PCGS # 9299) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1117		1936 Gettysburg Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. Delicate golden toning adds to its appeal of this well made Gem Gettysburg Half Dollar. In an old green label holder (PCGS # 9305) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $805
Lot 1118		1928 Hawaiian Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-65. Nicely toned. Fully lustrous - an important and rare feature for this not all that well preserved 1928 Commemorative issue (many were mishandled) -- the surfaces display dominant pearl-white color supporting the toning. Meticulous strike on each device is what collectors hope for in a Hawaiian Half Dollar, and this coin, unlike those that don't quite make the "full" grade, is extra crisp, much sharper than an average specimen. For that reason, the numerical condition is exact. Only 10,008 1928 "Captain Cook" Half Dollars (as collectors in our fiftieth state like to refer to them) were coined; of these, many, many found a home in change purses or curiosity boxes, they being, for the most part, sold to non-collectors in the islands. Once in the public's hands many got banged about and abraded. To this day, well-toned About Uncirculated specimens turn up regularly at coin stores in Honolulu. Having that in mind you have before you one of the few sparkling Gem Mint State examples left. Pop 347; 80 finer (PCGS # 9309) . Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1119		1928 Hawaiian Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. A touch of light cream color toning. A lovely satiny mint gem with shimmering luster. One point removed for a small mark near Cook's nose. Bold relief from a sharp blow by the dies. Captain Cook visited the Hawaiian Islands twice, once in 1778, and again the next year. His landing site was Kealakekua Bay on the Big Island (PCGS # 9309) . Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,795
Lot 1120		1928 Hawaiian Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. CAC Approved. Nicely toned and choice, the luster satiny on these rather than heavy with frost. The issue consisted of 10,000 strike plus 50 matte Proofs. This handsome choice coin displays full detail in Captain Cook's wig and coat, as well as full detail on the "generic" high chief (not Kamehameha the First or any other Hawaiian notable) depicted on the reverse (PCGS # 9309) . Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,990
Lot 1121		1935 Hudson Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-62 PQ. A nice coin, well struck with select luster. Only 10,000 minted (PCGS # 9312) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $719
Lot 1122		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1123		1936 Long Island Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-66+. CAC Approved. A Gem BU white coin. Pop 1; 68 finer (PCGS # 9322) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $644
Lot 1124		1936 Lynchburg Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-67 CAC Approved. Stunning delicate iridescent toning on both sides. A Premium Quality coin that deserves a premium bid. Included is the original printed cardboard holder and mailing envelope (PCGS # 9324) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,668
Lot 1125		1936 Lynchburg Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-67. Delicate pastel toning on both sides, ice-blue in the center (PCGS # 9324) . Estimated Value $850 - 900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $834
Lot 1126		1923 Monroe Doctrine Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. Vivid multi-color toning bisects the obverse and reverse. The luster blazes white elsewhere on the coin, with strong underlying force to propel the vision of excellence deep into your vision. A first-class Gem 65 example. Pop 350; 63 finer (PCGS # 9333) . Estimated Value $900 - 950. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,265
Lot 1127		1915-S Panama-Pacific Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. Delicate golden toning adds to its appeal. Satin-finish rather than cartwheel-style luster on a lovely coin like the sparkle off a sword waving in the air. Keeping the same metaphor, we see clear-cut devices that point to it having been giving a proper strike by the Commemorative dies. Struck in and dated 1915, the S mintmark lies just to the left of the date, as it does in the Standing Liberty Quarters introduced to the public only a year later.Pop 229; 82 finer (PCGS # 9357) . Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,105
Lot 1128		1915-S Panama-Pacific Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. Soft pastel toning on the obverse in lovely shades, all adorning the satiny freshness that is the gem-level luster underneath. At the time of the Panama-Pacific Exposition, the San Francisco Mint managers thought of moving a coining press to the Exposition to produce commemorative half dollars on the spot. However, reality intervened, and all the coins were struck in the standard facility (PCGS # 9357) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1129		1936 Robinson-Arkansas Half Dollar. PCI graded MS-67. A lovely gem with attractive golden toning, the underlying surface being satiny and superb. Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $633
Lot 1130		1926 Sesquicentennial Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-66. Intensely lustrous with a hint of light tone. Virtually as made and refreshingly clean for this issue which tends to fall below the Gem level due to strike weakness on many. In addition to shimmering luster in the fields and chalk-white devices, the fields are immaculate and satiny with much luster. Deficiency isn't in the cards when it comes to this coin's detail, either. In fact, deserving its MS66 grade from every standard used, "outstanding" is the word to describe the striking detail on the major devices. Finally, heed the extremely low NGC census: Pop 12; 7 finer, 6 in 66, 1 in 66+ (PCGS # 9374) . Estimated Value $10,000 - 11,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1131		1935 Spanish Trail Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66 PQ. Superb light original antique toning on both sides. The fields are immaculate thus our Premium Quality designation. Only 10,000 minted of the Spanish Trail commemorative half dollar. Pop 551; 99 finer (PCGS # 9376) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,696
Lot 1132		1935 Spanish Trail Half Dollar PCGS graded Genuine. Our grade is MS60+ with light hairlines. Only 10,000 made. Lovely satin luster (PCGS # 9376) . Estimated Value $750 - 800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $920
Lot 1133		1936-P,D,S Texas Half Dollar Set. Grades include: PCGS MS66, PCGS MS66, and PCGS MS64 respectively. All are nicely toned and frosty. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 1134		1927 Vermont Half Dollar. MS-60 Plus. Housed in the original Vermont envelope as distributed. 2 envelopes included. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 1135		1948-S Booker T. Washington Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-67 PQ. CAC Approved. Only 8,005 struck. Mostly untoned. A near perfect coin. Only 8,000 made. Pop 54; 5 finer (PCGS # 9414) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $891
Lot 1136		1950-D Booker T. Washington Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-67. CAC Approved. Fully white and choice. A superb example, one of only 6,000 made, which partly explains the extremely low NGC census. Pop 14; none finer at NGC (PCGS # 9421) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,668
Lot 1137		A Partial Collection of U.S. Commemorative Half Dollars. All housed in old Raymond folders. Dates range from 1892 to 1937 and grades range from EF to BU. Includes a 3-piece 1936 Cincinnati set. Lot of 27 coins. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200. View details	Realized $2,875
Lot 1138		A Partial Collection Of Commemorative Half Dollars Housed In Old Raymond Folders. Includes: 1893 Columbian, 1918 Lincoln, 1923-S Monroe, 1925 Stone Mountain, 1925-S California, 1926 Sesquicentennial, 1927 Vermont, 1936 Long Island, 1936 Lynchburg, 1936 Bay Bridge, 1936 Robinson, 1936 Great Lakes, 1937 Roanoke, 1946 Iowa, 1953-P and D Carver. Grades range from VF to Unc. Lot of 16 coins. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. View details	Realized $1,524