Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 63

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

$2.50 Liberty

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1330		1840-O. ICG graded AU-55. Plenty of luster remains, untoned. Usual slight weakness on the high points of Liberty and eagle. New Orleans Mint, like its sister mints at Charlotte and Dahlonega, opened for business in 1838. By 1840, having had the latest equipment installed, it was striking silver and gold coins in abundance. Peak production, however, wouldn't be reached until the late 1840s into the early 1850s. Only 33,580 minted. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,783
Lot 1331		1844-D. NGC graded AU-58. Boldly struck with light golden toning and traces of flashy semi reflective surfaces peeking through; some faint hairlines. Well struck on the hair waves and lovelock curl. For its part, the eagle is possessed of full neck and wing feathers, complete plumage on the legs, and full talons -- a bonus for collectors who prefer the rarer D (and C) mint dates. These rarely show such forthright detail. Only 17, 332 struck. Pop 40; 20 finer (PCGS # 7736) . Estimated Value $4,200 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,255
Lot 1332		1846-D. NGC graded MS-61. A nice bold strike with plenty of mint luster still evident. With a mintage of nearly 20,000, the 1846-D is one of the more affordable Dahlonega quarter eagles in the series. Mint States are elusive. Perhaps three-quarters of the survivors are in the Very Fine to Extremely Fine grade range. About a dozen to two dozen Mint States may be all that exist (see below). The obverse is particularly well struck with no flattening on the hair, stars or the denticles. On the reverse, the same holds true except that some of the lower denticles are fused together. The central reverse including the shield is bold and there is full sharpness on the eagle's left (facing) leg. Turning next to the luster, we find a few very fine hairlines (not from cleaning), though all in all the fields are exceptionally lustrous for an issue that is almost always seen with severe marks and or cleaning. The surfaces are defect-free. In brief, this is a lovely coin for the date and grade, and is certainly among the most appealing 1846-D quarter eagles from an aesthetic standpoint. Pop 4; 7 finer (PCGS # 7742) . Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000. The Frank McCarthy Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $7,590
Lot 1333		1847-D. NGC graded AU-50. Touches of light golden toning on both sides. A quality coin for the quality-minded buyer as this is an affordable Dahlonega Mint issue that almost always comes well struck. Only 15,784 struck (PCGS # 7746) . Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1334		1848-C. NGC graded AU-55. Light honey color toning. Some residual luster graces the lightly worn matte-like surfaces of this attractively mainly untoned specimen. The strike is somewhat typical with strength on the reverse, minor weakness on the obverse through the hair curls, the stars, and on LIBERTY in the headband, though the design elements are free from heavy handling marks, which is always beneficial. Scarce.Only 16,788 minted. Pop 22; 48 finer (PCGS # 7750) . Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,163
Lot 1335		1850, 1855, and 1856. Grades range from EF to AU. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $850 - 900. View details	Realized $805
Lot 1336		1858-C. NGC graded MS-63. Well struck for this issue and full of satiny mint luster. Only 9,056 struck. A satiny matte-like specimen with resilient underlying luster and lovely toning highlights. From center to periphery, the coin is generally well struck with just a hint of soft design in the area around the shield. Sometimes collectors expect an early branch mint coin of the 1850s to be like clay in the palms of the press operators who manufacture such coins, turning out one perfect specimen after the next. But it was a difficult task to generate consistent quality in the atmosphere of a hardworking mint establishment. The main problem facing Charlotte (and also Dahlonega) was a shortage of experienced staff who had to be drawn from the rural surroundings in which these mints were built. The mint's equipment was up to the task, don't think it wasn't. When these two branches were erected in 1835-38, they were equipped with all the latest equipment. But it takes more than machinery to tweak and fine tune a minting press. We should be thankful that a few really choice, frosty pieces like this 1858-C quarter eagle exist and can be acquired today. Pop 4; none finer (PCGS # 7787) . Estimated Value $13,000 - 14,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1337		1861. MS-60. New Reverse. Nice gold toning. Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $391
Lot 1338		1861 PCGS graded Genuine. Our grade is Sharpness of AU. New Reverse (PCGS # 7794) . Estimated Value $200 - 225. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $299
Lot 1339		1867-S. NGC graded AU Details, improperly cleaned, damaged. Only 28,000 struck. Still attractive. Note that the "damage" is slight as readers can see from the photographs (PCGS # 7806) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1340		1878. EF-40. Lightly toned. Estimated Value $200 - 220. View details	Realized $276
Lot 1341		1878-S. NGC graded MS-62. Lightly toned (PCGS # 7829) . Estimated Value $575 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $644
Lot 1342		1878-S. AU-55. Golden toning; lustrous and well struck. Estimated Value $250 - 275. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $276
Lot 1343		1879. PCGS graded AU-58. Mostly untoned (PCGS # 7830) . Estimated Value $300 - 325. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $322
Lot 1344		1888. PCGS graded MS-62. Untoned. Only 16,001 struck (PCGS # 7840) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $719
Lot 1345		1894. PCGS graded MS-64. Well struck and lightly toned the luster is extra frosty on this low mintage 1894 issue. Only 4,000 struck. Pop 19; 3 in 64+, 10 in 65, 6 in 66, 4 in 67, 1 in 68 (PCGS # 7846) . Estimated Value $2,700 - 2,800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,645
Lot 1346		1896. PCGS Genuine, cleaned. Our grade is MS-62 with some minor hairlines. Only 19,070 struck (PCGS # 7848) . Estimated Value $400 - 440. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $322
Lot 1347		1899. PCGS graded MS-64. A nice bold struck and untonly. Only 27,200 struck (PCGS # 7851) . Estimated Value $850 - 900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $989
Lot 1348		1901. NGC graded MS-66. A brilliant untoned gem. The streaming luster is satiny and consistent. An aesthetically pleasing and swirling 1901-P that has carefully preserved surfaces. Our observation of the luster ends. But pertaining to the devices, this coin was struck with the same methodical precision throughout that should be expected from the year of minting as well as from the assigned grade. Pop 116; 28 finer (PCGS # 7853) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1349		1901. PCGS graded MS-63. Well struck and basically untoned except on the last star (PCGS # 7853) . Estimated Value $675 - 725. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $604
Lot 1350		1902. NGC graded MS-66. Boldly struck and untoned. In short, a vibrant Gem whose admirable luster includes surfaces that are free from all but the most trifling luster grazes. Having confirmed the mint bloom, we take stock of the coin's detail. Clockwork precision seen in the stars and hair curls, the date and all legends, as well as the eagle and shield. All are bold. Pop 149; 73 finer (PCGS # 7854) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,898
Lot 1351		1902. NGC graded MS-62 (PCGS # 7854) . Estimated Value $500 - 525. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $604
Lot 1352		1902. PCGS graded AU-58 (PCGS # 7854) . Estimated Value $275 - 300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $322
Lot 1353		1902. AU-50. Lustrous and well struck. Estimated Value $225 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $265
Lot 1354		1903. PCGS graded MS-64. Boldly struck and untoned (PCGS # 7855) . Estimated Value $850 - 900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $863
Lot 1355		1903. PCGS graded MS-62. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Nicely toned, frosty throughout (PCGS # 7855) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $776
Lot 1356		1903. AU-55. Lightly cleaned yet still lustrous and attractive. Estimated Value $225 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $288
Lot 1357		1905. NGC graded MS-66. A satiny gem exhibiting natural golden-olive colors. With such gorgeous luster, it confirms the MS66 grade that the coin is struck with mathematical precision by the dies (PCGS # 7857) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1358		1905. PCGS graded MS-66. Rich golden toning. Very choice for the grade with a full, precisioon strike that is immediately noticeable. Nearly superb! Pop 227; 53 finer (PCGS # 7857) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,013
Lot 1359		1905. PCGS graded MS-61 (PCGS # 7857) . Estimated Value $525 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $552
Lot 1360		1906. *NGC graded Proof 67 Cameo. An exquisite superb Gem Cameo Proof. Only 160 Proofs struck and this certainly ranks among the finest. Clever individuals might search long hours to unearth any problems with the absolutely gorgeous mint color and surfaces here. The search would turn up nothing but 100% positive results! Sleek bright gold mirror fields polished to perfection as the dies struck, and maintained with loving care ever since by generations of numismatists. The devices too, are well frosted by the dies, including the stars and date as well as the lettering, enough so to earn the coveted "cameo" designation from NGC along with a Star rating. Of course the strike is perfect -- how else could it be? -- with no weak areas whatsoever. Proof mintage for the year was typical for dates after 1900, not very many considering that a few have been spent or lost over the years, or otherwise misplaced, chipping away at available offerings for collectors. Here is a high end gem for the specialist. Pop 4; 3 finer in 68 (PCGS # 87932)** . Estimated Value $25,000 - 28,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1361		1906. PCGS graded MS-67. Gorgeous sunset golden and olive toning with nearly flawless surfaces throughout. In an old PCGS green label holder. A remarkable coin that emits eye-catching gold and pink halo color, with no marks or problems for the skeptic to uncover. A dullish impression was never left by the recoil of the dies that struck most 1906 Liberty Quarter Eagles, all are sharp to razor-sharp; however, we're pleased to see and report that this is an even bolder looking confirmation of that rule with the devices further amplified by the gorgeous surface originality. Pop 35; 1 finer (PCGS # 7858) . Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,175
Lot 1362		1906. NGC graded MS-66. A needle sharp gem shimmering with golden-olive mint bloom colors. Has one tiny lint mark below the 9th star. Virtually Superb condition due to the smooth, mark-free and satiny luster. Infinite eye-appeal. Pop 255; 71 finer (PCGS # 7858) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1363		1906. PCGS graded MS-63. Well struck with nice even gold toning and very clean surfaces (PCGS # 7858) . Estimated Value $675 - 725. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $742
Lot 1364		1906. PCGS graded MS-62. CAC Approved. Light golden toning, lustrous (PCGS # 7858) . Estimated Value $575 - 625. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $661
Lot 1365		1906. MS-60 Plus. Some stains. Estimated Value $300 - 325. View details	Realized $357
Lot 1366		1907. NGC graded MS-66. An untoned gem. The high technical grade of this piece is fully confirmed by the intangible qualities that constitute aesthetic appeal, making the present coin one of the more memorable examples of its date (PCGS # 7859) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1367		1907. PCGS graded MS-65. Gorgeous golden sunseet toning. In an old green label holder. A bright gem that spares no compromises with its rich iridescence on both sides. Strike is much sharper than on some earlier dates for the issue, with sharp devices noted everywhere (PCGS # 7859) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,783
Lot 1368		1907. PCGS graded MS-64. Lovely mint bloom color and in our opinion, a Premium Quality coin for the grade (PCGS # 7859) . Estimated Value $850 - 900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $891
Lot 1369		1907. PCGS graded MS-64. Well struck and untoned (PCGS # 7859) . Estimated Value $850 - 900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $834
Lot 1370		1907. PCGS graded MS-63. Nice golden toning with choice surface prevailing over both sides. Last year of the Liberty Head Type (PCGS # 7859) . Estimated Value $675 - 725. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $748
Lot 1371		1907. PCGS graded MS-63. A wonderful lustrous example and a Premium Quality coin for the grade (PCGS # 7859) . Estimated Value $675 - 725. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $776
Lot 1372		1907. PCGS graded AU-58. Housed in a First Generation Holder (PCGS # 7859) . Estimated Value $250 - 275. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $345
Lot 1373		A trio of $2.50 Libs. 1878-S, 1900 and 1903. Coins grade EF to AU. Lot of 3 coins. Estimated Value $750 - 800. View details	Realized $891
Lot 1374		1902 (2 pieces) and 1905. A trio of PCGS Genuine Quarter Eagles. The 1902 coins may have been lightly cleaned and the 1905 has a hairline scratch. All three are decent looking coins and our grade is AU-58 or better. Lot of 3 coins (PCGS # 7854) . Estimated Value $900 - 950. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $949
Lot 1375		1904 and 1907. Coins grade EF-AU. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details	Realized $598
Lot 1376		1906 and 1907. EF-40. Signs of old cleaning. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $400 - 440. View details	Realized $506