Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 69

The May Pre-Long Beach Auction

Silver Three Cent Pieces

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 496		1853. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. Housed in a First Generation Holder. A nice example. The silver three-cent pieces of 1851-53 were struck in a composition of .750 silver and .250 copper. In 1854, and throughout the remaining years of the series, the coins were produced from a composition of .900 silver and .100 copper, thus finally measuring up to all the other silver denominations of the era (PCGS # 3667) . Estimated Value $275 - 300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $322
Lot 497		1853 NGC graded Unc Details. Obverse scratched. Well struck with nice golden toning. Looks like a gem. Estimated Value $100 - 115. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $127
Lot 498		1860. PCGS graded Proof 62. A hint of light tone. Only 550 Proofs struck. Struck in the second year of the American Civil War (PCGS # 3709) . Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $403
Lot 499		1862. PCGS graded MS-63. Frosty and untoned. Only 10,000 examples are estimated to have survived (PCGS # 3680) . Estimated Value $160 - 170. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $299
Lot 500		1862, 2 over 1 NGC graded Unc Details. Artificial toning. Nice light gold toning. Estimated Value $70 - 80. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $173
Lot 501		1867. PCGS graded Proof 62 PQ. Only 625 Proofs struck. Light golden toning gives added eye appeal to the sharp design (PCGS # 3717) . Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $449
Lot 502		1865. PCGS graded MS-62. Untoned. First year of issue. These lasted until 1889, when the denomination was terminated along with the Gold Dollar and $3 Gold pieces (PCGS # 3731) . Estimated Value $90 - 100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $98
Lot 503		1866. PCGS graded MS-64. Nice even toning with mint mark clash marks (PCGS # 3732) . Estimated Value $170 - 180. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $184
Lot 504		1881. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ CAC Approved. Beautiful toning (PCGS # 3749) . Estimated Value $140 - 150. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $604
Lot 505		1882. PCGS graded Proof 64 PQ CAC Approved. Only 3,100 Proofs struck, this being a particularly choice, appealing specimen (PCGS # 3778) . Estimated Value $300 - 330. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $368
Lot 506		1884 NGC graded Proof Details. Planchet flaw. Only 3,942 pieces struck and one of the scarce years. Estimated Value $175 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $253
Lot 507		1889. PCGS graded Proof 62 PQ CAC Approved. A coin that should be graded at least a point higher (PCGS # 3786) . Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $293