Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 67

The Pre-Long Beach Auction

Dimes

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2418		1800. . JR-2. NGC VF Details, improperly cleaned. A pleasing looking specimen and lightly toned. Only 21,760 minted. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,754
Lot 2419		1801. . JR-1. NGC graded MS-61. Medium grey toning on both sides. Not a particuarly attractive example for the grade due to a few hairlines, but nonetheless a pleasing strike on a problem-free planchet. 1801 is decidedly scarce in all grades, being virtually unobtainable Mint State (see population below). It along with 1802, 1803 and 1804 comprise the tough dates in this short-lived series (1798-1807). Only the 1805 and 1807 dates can be said to be common. 34,640 minted (2 varieties). Rarity-4. One of only two die marriages known for this challenging date. The R in LIBERTY is widely recut, and the reverse has numerous mint-made raised die lumps. JR-1 is identified by the prominently 'rusted' reverse field, as made. Most survivors are well worn; according to the standard John Reich Collectors Society reference, "Of highest rarity in MS-60 (not more than two known)." Pop 3; 1 in 62, 1 in 63, 1 in 65. The 1801 dimes were coined from two obverse dies and one reverse die. While the reverse of JR-1 has extensive die rust, it is less advanced than found on JR-2. They are part of the interconnected group of dime and quarter eagle varieties struck from 1798 to 1801. Estimated Value $20,000 - 25,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $25,300
Lot 2420		1802. . JR-3. NGC graded MS-61. Very nicely toned on both sides featuring a blending of pale violet with royal blue. Much iridescence. The rarity of the 1802 dime was recognized almost as soon as coin collecting reached the phase of sophistication where collectors started assembling date sets of America's most pre-eminent early bust coins. A rigorously graded Mint State coin this is, although an understanding of the nature of these early bust coins will make it necessary for beginning collectors to accept its grade. Unlike some 1802 bust dime varieties where Liberty's face is weak, this supuerior JR-3 example shows excellent detail from the mouth to the top of the head, nothing is flat, all shows its finer detail. A similar area on the reverse which is also usually flat is again very sharply impressed by the dies. Perhaps a couple of clouds below STATES OF might be stronger, but the shield and wings are impressive to us. The remaining detail on both sides is boldly defined. The underlying surfaces beneath delightful natural toning are quite smooth and free of injury. We note a small indentation in the border above ED of UNITED. Die State. The reverse has a crack through CA of AMERICA to the rim and is the most prominent feature. Pop 4; 2 in 62. Only 10,975 minted. The diagnostic die crack through CA of AMERICA is very clear, and this is seen on all examples of this die pairing. Estimated Value $20,000 - 25,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $29,900
Lot 2421		1802. . JR-4, Rarity-4. PCGS graded MS-60. As usual, softly struck in the centers and all, nicely toned. Only 10,975 pieces struck. Struck on a problem-free planchet. All with attractive natural antique toning on both sides. The date logotype on this variety appears to be the one used for the 1802 quarter eagle. In times past, the quarter eagle was often called an 1802/1 overdate, while so far as we can tell there were no instances of the dime being called an overdate. The lower right serif of this digit is connected to the diagonal by a short die line while the upper left curve is connected to the opposite side of the diagonal by a second die line. It is these features that led some to call the quarter eagle an overdate. Opinion is that these merely represent slight defects to the date punch and in no manner suggest that this is an 1802/1 overdate. A strictly Mint State coin, although the uneven way these pieces were struck it will be necessary to make allowances. Much of Liberty's central hair is weak, and the profile around the mouth is flat, lacking all its detail. However, the eye and forehead appear much stronger than any we have seen in the upper grades. The corresponding areas on the reverse are also flat, including the right half of the shield, the breast and neck along with portions of the motto. The remaining detail on both sides is boldly defined. The underlying surfaces possess natural toning and are quite attractive. This variety is noted for having a short raised die lump in the field below the hair ribbon (diagnostic). The 1802 Draped Bust, Heraldic Eagle dime has always been one of the favorite rarities in this short series that ran from 1798 to 1807. The weak obverse die state is an example of the varied output of the First U.S. Mint. We are pleased to see that PCGS understands that it actually never circulated and is, indeed, one of the desirable Mint State specimens. Pop 1; 5 finer (PCGS # 4472) . Estimated Value $20,000 - 25,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $24,150
Lot 2422		1837. NGC graded MS-61. Lightly toned with pale silver-gray luster throughout fully enveloping the key devices of Liberty and the wreath. Broad rims and the absence of stars around Liberty gives this two-year-only design (1837-38) a unique cameo appearance. The only other U.S. coins of the 19th century that compares is the remarkable Gobrecht silver dollars and No Stars Half Dimes (1837-38). Coincidentally, Christian Gobrecht designed this Dime as well. Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $805
Lot 2423		1859. NGC graded MS-65. Boldly struck with light hues of violet toning. A gorgeous gem of the finest order. The highly lustrous surfaces exhibit mingled medium color. Nicely struck as well, indeed fully so, on Liberty on the wreath, on the stars and legends, all merit mention here. Pop 27; 28 finer. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,409
Lot 2424		1874. Arrows. NGC graded Proof 66 Cameo. A blazing white Gem Cameo Proof! Only 700 Proofs struck. Originally preserved, the surfaces are intensely reflective with swirling frost on the devices. According to our observations, including the key highpoints of Liberty and the wreath, the strike is above-average, in fact sharp, in all areas. Pop 4; none finer. Historic account: We might mention that the inflation of the Civil War still had not worked its way out of the economy by the time this coin was struck. In fact, America experienced a sharp business setback in 1873-7, with many who lived through both saying it was far worse than the more famous contraction of 1929-39. Congress found it had once again to adjust the silver content of our coinage in order to retain the 16-to-1 ratio of silver to gold and to keep both metals at par (100%). One can see that mintage of Proofs remained low by today's numbers, while rising dramatically in the currency strikes. The changes made eased the return of small change to circulation during the Reconstruction period. Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,175
Lot 2425		1874. Arrows. PCGS graded MS-66. A frosty white example with semi reflective surfaces on the obverse. Both sides display the typical "look" for this With Arrows P-mint delivery: thickly frosted surfaces, though slightly reflective, rolling cartwheel effects, and boldly struck frostier devices. A modestly ineffectual imprint was left by the rebound of the dies that struck this Dime as seen in the lack of definition on Liberty's face and the Liberty cap. Most other areas are distinct or nearly so. Scarce two-year Type. A major problem with pegging silver to gold at 16 to 1 under the Bimetallic system used in the 19th century was that market prices of these metals fluctuated against to each other (as well as against everything else). During each swing, one metal would be out of sync with the other and so people would hoard or export one or the other. Hence, the repeated attempts in 1834, 1853, 1874, to jiggle the silver peg of our coins versus gold. Eventually, the U.S. government switched to a full Gold Standard in the year 1900. After this year, but for many years prior, silver was for all intents and purposes subsidiary to gold. The old familiar 16-to-1 silver-to-gold ratio broke down completely in 1871, with the number of silver ounces required to buy a gold ounce rising steadily. (It touched 100-to-1 in the year 1940!) Pop 19; 8 finer (PCGS # 4668) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,910
Lot 2426		1879. PCGS graded MS-67 CAC Approved. Well struck and totally white. A splendid brilliant gem specimen, we have every confidence in bidders to assess it's superb quality and then provide a strong market bid. Pop 22; 1 finer in 68 (PCGS # 4687) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,760
Lot 2427		1879. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo. A nice untoned coin. Only 1,100 minted. Fully original with pale silvery to faint golden shades acquired through the years. With such splendid surfaces, it confirms the grade that the coin is struck with mathematical precision by the dies. Pop 26; 21 finer, 15 in 65, 4 in 66, 2 in 67 (PCGS # 84776) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $719
Lot 2428		1893-O. NGC graded MS-65. Well struck, frosty and untoned. This is a lovely, radiant Gem from the New Orleans Mint, both sides being essentially as-struck with vibrant, silver-white luster. Judged from an aesthetic standpoint, this �93-O is also possessed of a much finer strike than is typically found for a Barber Dime from this decade. Thoroughly pleasing from top to bottom. Pop 8; 9 finer. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,100. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2429		1902. PCGS graded Proof 63. An untoned Brilliant Proof example, choice and well struck (PCGS # 4886) . Estimated Value $425 - 450. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $518
Lot 2430		1902-O. NGC graded MS-65. Well struck and untoned with semi prooflike surfaces on borth sides. A sharply struck Gem that has radiant snow white originality with the glint off the surface visible from across the room. Struck with systematic exactness throughout, there is no need to ignore the central part of the hair ribbon and hair where a somewhat rounded impression is often left by the dies. This coin is decidedly bold in all areas. Pop 7; 4 finer. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,200. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2431		1916-D. PCGS graded EF-40. CAC Approved. Well struck with natural light mottled antique toning on both sides. A popular grade for this Key Date Mercury dime. Mintage: 264,000. In "The Silver Coinage of 1916 - An Artistic Renaissance," Thomas S. LaMarre mentions in referring to the new designs introduced in 1916, "the Winged Liberty Head dime was first to appear, entering circulation in the latter part of October 1916. �The design of the dime, owing to the smallness of the coin, has been held quite simple,� Mint Director F.J.H. von Engelken said. �The obverse shows a head of Liberty with winged cap. The head is firm and simple in form; the profile forceful. The reverse shows a design of the bundle of rods, with battle-ax, known as Fasces, and symbolical of unity, wherein lies the Nation's strength. Surrounding the fasces is a full-foliaged branch of olive, symbolical of peace.�" (PCGS # 4906) . Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,750
Lot 2432		1916-D. NGC AU Details, improperly cleaned. Only 10,600 examples are estimated to have survived of this popular Key Date dime. Full broad rims surround the nicely raised devices and clear motifs on this desirable speciment. Cleaning aside, it is quite attractive. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,680
Lot 2433		1916-D. PCGS graded VG-10. Evenly toned and always in demand. The Key Date to the Mercury dime series (PCGS # 4906) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,265
Lot 2434		1916-D. PCGS graded Good-4. Even wear with a strong date and mint mark. The is the most sought-after date in the series, one of only 264,000 minted, most saw heavy circulation before being withdrawn and melted once they were too badly worn (PCGS # 4906) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $692
Lot 2435		1918-D. NGC graded MS-65 Full Bands. A gorgeous example boasting a needle sharp strike, totally white and glittering with luster. Indeed, a high degree of rich frosted, almost orange-peel luster springs to life from the bold highlights and smooth fields. Somewhat soft strikes were the norm from Denver Mint in this decade; however, that isn�t the case here. Much more detail can be found on all devices than on the typical example of the date. Grade for grade, a lively gem that will please just about every specialized collector who has a passion for the artistic Mercury Dimes.Pop 8; 1 finer in 66 FB. Estimated Value $15,000 - 16,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2436		1942. 2 over 1. PCGS graded EF-40. Nicely toned and has the look of a higher grade, the overdate feature is clear on this well preserved example (PCGS # 5036) . Estimated Value $500 - 525. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $575
Lot 2437		A lot of Mint State Mercury Dimes. Consists of:: 1942-P (50), 1943-S (41), 1944-P (47), 1944-D (50), 1945-P (38), 1945-S (50), Mixed Dates (50). A nice lot of BU coins that has not been searched for gems. Lot of 326 coins. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. View details	Realized $1,898