Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 65

The Pre-Long Beach Auction

$2.50 Gold

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1944		A trio of nice $2.50 Liberties. Consists of: 1904, 1905 and 1907. Each grades AU-55. All have minor hairlines but still quite a nice lot. Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details	Realized $834
Lot 1945		1908. NGC graded Proof 67. Well struck and absolutely a gem! Only 236 Proofs struck. Simply superb! A flawless gem. So few struck. So many potential buyers. First year of the Bela Lyon Pratt Indian head design, there is some question whether all of the pieces were sold; some may have been melted after the close of 1908. Today, despite a relatively high mintage, the 1908 does appear to be similarly scarce to other matte or sand-blast Proof quarter eagles. This is certainly a remarkable Superb Gem Proof. The surfaces show a uniform sand-blast finish that has a fine granular texture. No marks are copper stains can be found on either side; the surface is pristine. Indeed, the word "magnificent" comes to mind when describing its immense beauty. If the inspiration to own this coin gives flight to your fancy to bid, we encourage a strong bid since competition is sure to be ardent. By the time the auctioneer has finished the final bid, we propose to others in the room to give the successful buyer a nod of approval for his good fortune. Pop 27; 1 finer in 67+ (PCGS # 7957) . Estimated Value $28,000 - 30,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $34,500
Lot 1946		1908. PCGS graded MS-64 CAC Approved. Frosty and untoned, the devices are overlaid with fresh golden radiance (PCGS # 7939) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,050. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,438
Lot 1947		1910. PCGS graded MS-64 CAC Approved. A very choice frosty specimen, well struck and with grand eye-appeal. Pop 341; 83 finer (PCGS # 7941) . Estimated Value $1,800 - 1,900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,243
Lot 1948		1910. PCGS graded MS-63 CAC Approved. Frosty and delicately toned. In an OGH (PCGS # 7941) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,438
Lot 1949		1911. PCGS graded MS-63. Light uniform toning (PCGS # 7942) . Estimated Value $750 - 800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $897
Lot 1950		1911. PCGS graded MS-62. Untoned (PCGS # 7942) . Estimated Value $400 - 425. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $480
Lot 1951		1911-D. NGC AU Details, removed from jewelry The "D" mint-mark is clear, this being an important consideration for the collector. Well struck and detailed; some luster faintly present within the devices. Popular Key Date (PCGS # 7943) . Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,013
Lot 1952		1911-D. Weak D. NGC graded AU-55. The lowest mintage year in the set of 15 Indian Quarter Eagles, with only 55,680 made. Often, as here, the mintmark is impressed lightly by the dies, but is still visible with or without the aid of a magnifying glass. Pop 70; 31 finer (PCGS # 7954) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,105
Lot 1953		1911-D. Weak D. VF-20. Cleaned. Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $949
Lot 1954		1912. PCGS graded MS-63 CAC Approved. Light hints of golden toning over the pleasingly original frosted luster. Bold strike as well (PCGS # 7944) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,438
Lot 1955		1912 and 1925-D. Each grades VF-30. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $325 - 350. View details	Realized $564
Lot 1956		1914. NGC graded Proof 64. Well struck and untoned. Only 117 Matte Proofs struck. A lovely sandblast finish is noted on this issue. Walter Breen explained that the 1914 comes with a slightly coarser finish than the 1913 issue and often will appear a shade darker. The slightly coarser surfaces of this fresh 1914 are well worth studying with a magnifier. The luster on this 1914 Proof is outstanding, as well, and much more radiant than often seen on any Proof gold of this type. The only marks mentionable, solely for the purpose of future pedigree research, is a small line extending up from the 4th star and a little indentation between the 2nd and 3rd stars. Unquestionably one of the choicer ones in existence. The census is as follows: Pop 25; 41 finer (PCGS # 7963) . Estimated Value $10,000 - 11,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $12,650
Lot 1957		1914-D. PCGS graded MS-63. A nice sharp strike with gold and olive two-tone colors. In an OGH. Indian quarter eagles were struck each intermittantly from 1908 through 1929, with a large gap from 1916 to 1924 when none were made (PCGS # 7947) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,323
Lot 1958		1915. PCGS graded MS-63 CAC Approved. Well struck and untoned. In an OGH (PCGS # 7948) . Estimated Value $800 - 850. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,035
Lot 1959		1925-D. PCGS graded MS-62 CAC Approved. Untoned and frosty (PCGS # 7949) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $483
Lot 1960		1926. PCGS graded MS-64. Frosty with full mint bloom colors. Desirable for the Denver Mintmark. There were no quarter eagles issued in the years 1916-24 (PCGS # 7950) . Estimated Value $950 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,351
Lot 1961		1926. PCGS graded MS-64. Luster whose intensity includes hints of light golden tone (PCGS # 7950) . Estimated Value $950 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,323
Lot 1962		1927. PCGS graded MS-64. Rich golden orange mint color. In an OGH (PCGS # 7951) . Estimated Value $950 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,323
Lot 1963		1928. PCGS graded MS-64 CAC Approved. A needle sharp frosty mint example (PCGS # 7952) . Estimated Value $950 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,380

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