Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 69

The May Pre-Long Beach Auction

Indian Head Cents

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1021		1859 Indian Cent. NGC graded MS-63. Nicely toned which choice detail in the feathers and laurel wreath. The obverse of this one-year Type coin shows UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, an Indian head facing to the left, wearing a feather bonnet. The word LIBERTY is shown on the band across the bonnet, and shows the production date below. The coin's reverse side shows ONE CENT within a laurel wreath. In 1860 the reverse design was changed slightly, showing ONE CENT within an oak wreath, with three arrows inserted under the ribbon that binds the two branches of the wreath. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1022		1861. PCGS graded Proof 65 PQ. A glittereing brilliant proof with a hint of light tone. Only 1,000 proofs struck. Devices are frosted and we note moderately deep mirror fields. This is an outstanding example of this exceptionally challenging date. As with the 1860 issue, many coins struck this year were struck only once on moderately mirrored dies. This quality standards at the Mint for Proofs had as yet to be finalized, making 1861 a real tough issue to locate in gem condition. Out of the original mintage, possibly 400 were released. The survivor rate seems to be quite low, perhaps because substandard examples were spent, or included collections as non-Proofs. There is enormous collector demand for this issue in gem condition. Expect fierce competition. Pop 19; 2 in 66 (PCGS # 2256) . Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. The Richard Weiss Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,629
Lot 1023		1861. NGC graded MS-66. Well struck with delicate light tan color. A gem specimen for certain. A boldly made and beautifully preserved Gem that has a lovely appearance overall. Ideally suited for a top-end Indian Cent collection. There are no spots or discoloration; instead, smooth, free-flowing luster spreads over the entire surface undisturbed by the usual marks and problems. The number of copper-nickel cents in the country at the outbreak of the Civil War in early 1861 was not far from 100,000,000. These coins had been forced into circulation by exchange for Spanish silver coins, as well as by sales for gold and silver coins of the United States, until they flooded the channels of retail trade, became a public nuisance, and sold at a discount in the cities. The repeal of the law authorizing the exchange for Spanish fractions had greatly reduced their coinage, and by 1861 only enough were produced to replace the old copper coins returned for redemption. *Pop 40; 8 finer with 4 in 66, 1 in 66+, 3 in 67*. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. The Dandelion Collection.* View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,553
Lot 1024		1863. ICG graded Proof 65. Lovely golden toning. A stunning deep mirror cameo gem! A veil of warm amber toning is visible on the coin. This is an outstanding opportunity to acquire a high end Proof of a copper nickel Indian Cent. Mint Director Pollock left no stone unturned in his efforts to obtain more nickel for coinage during the crisis years of the Civil War, according to researches by Robert W. Julian. "Mint capacity was about 75 million copper-nickel cents per year, but the best effort, in 1863, produced only about 50 million. There simply was not enough nickel available from European refineries."There was an American supplier, Joseph Wharton, who had a nickel mine at Lancaster Gap, Pennsylvania, but his deliveries were erratic and unpredictable. His works were sometimes shut down for weeks at a time for repairs. As early as the summer of 1863, Pollock knew that something had to be done; he recommended to the Treasury that bronze be substituted for copper- nickel."Toward the end of 1863, Pollock was determined to introduce bronze coins. A draft bill was prepared for submission to Congress, but Treasury Secretary Chase did nothing for some months. The secretary was under strong pressure from Wharton's supporters in Congress.". Estimated Value $1,650 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1025		1872. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. Lovely red colors. Elusive and quite costly as a Gem with full red color, this remarkable example is free of noticeable abrasions or spotting. The strike, which is complete, is well above par for the Proof issue and both sides reveal all their finer detail to the revealing lens of a magnifying glass. Magnify your Indian Cent collection with the addition of this lovely Proof! Pop 12; 6 finer in 66RD (PCGS # 2305) . Estimated Value $3,800 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1026		1872. NGC graded MS-65 Red & Brown CAC Approved; Eagle Eye sticker. Elusive and quite costly as a Gem, this attractive MS65 example is free of noticeable abrasions, has no spots, but instead is replete with fresh golden coppery luster just fading to brown in areas. The strike, which is complete, is well above par for the date and both sides reveal outstanding sharpness in such areas as the feathers on the obverse and the oak leaves and shield on the reverse. Pop 72; 8 in 66 RB. Estimated Value $2,800 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,105
Lot 1027		1873. NGC graded MS-65 RD. Well struck and a fully red coin, very scarce in this outstanding condition. A fully struck coin this is, with a natural bright coppery color whose freedom from spots or toning places it far ahead of any competitors. Close examination reveals some very sharp feather details with only marginal weakness on some of the bottom left denticles on that side of the coin. Destined for a fine collection. Estimated Value $3,700 - 3,800. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1028		1874. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. In an OGH. Only 700 struck. Pop 9; 6 finer in 66. Lots of mint red just starting to tone. A strong bid is indicated (PCGS # 2311) . Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,600. Ex: The Richard Weiss Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1029		1875. NGC graded Proof 65 Red. Only 700 struck. Lovely red toning. Though overshadowed by the key date 1877, this Proofs of 1875 are no slouch when it comes to high quality specimens like this. We note extra sharp devices, smooth Proof finish in the fields, and overall grand eye appeal. Low population, never forget: Pop 6; none finer (PCGS # 2313) . Estimated Value $3,300 - 3,500. Ex: The Richard Weiss Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,760
Lot 1030		1877. NGC graded Proof 63 Red & Brown. A nice Red and Brown example. Popular Key Date. In this choice condition the luster, while outstanding, isn't enough by itself. The supporting strike is just as strong, with clear definition to the high points, plus razor-sharp detail in the small letters of LIBERTY, the edges of the ribbon band; also, feathers are exquisitely detailed. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,875
Lot 1031		1877 NGC graded XF Details. Scratches and improperly cleaned. Only 5,750 examples of this popular key date are estimated to have survived. Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $780
Lot 1032		1877. NGC graded Good-4 BN. OF-AME in legend indistinct. Estimated Value $500 - 525. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $546
Lot 1033		1877. PCGS graded Good-6 CAC Approved. Nice clear date with some letters in LIBERTY visible (PCGS # 2127) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $546
Lot 1034		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1035		1888. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. Beautiful deep red color. Only 4,582 proofs struck. As the census reveals, 1888 is among the "sleeper" Proofs in the 1880s where full mint red is scarcer than hen's teeth to find. Avail yourselves of this opportunity! Pop 9; 2 in 66 RD (PCGS # 2353) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,300. Ex: The Richard Weiss Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,645
Lot 1036		1906. PCGS graded Proof 66 Red. Lovely shades of red on this exceptional Gem Proof. Only 1,725 struck. Pop 12; 3 finer in 67 (PCGS # 2407) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,800. Ex: The Richard Weiss Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,438
Lot 1037		1909-S. NGC Unc Details improperly cleaned. Together with: 1911-S NGC AU 58 Brown. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $719
Lot 1038		1857-1909-S A Collection of Flying Eagle and Indian Head Cents. Lacking only the 1869/8 and 1877. Coins range in grade from Good to Unc. All housed in a Dansco album except the 1863 which is in a PCGS MS-63 holder. Lot of 58 coins. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200. View details	Realized $3,335
Lot 1039		A partial set of Indian Head Cents 1858 to 1909-S. A total of 25 different dates including some better coins such as: 1867, 1876 and 1909-S. Coins will grade from VF to Unc. All housed in a deluxe Whitman album. Estimated Value $900-UP. View details	Realized $1,840
Lot 1040		1857 to 1909-S. A near Complete Set of Flying Eagle and Indian Cents. Lacking only the 1856, 1869/8 cents. Coins will grade Poor to Extremely Fine. All housed in a Library of Coins album. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details	Realized $1,610