Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 69

The May Pre-Long Beach Auction

$20 Gold

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2115		1893-CC. NGC graded MS-62. Light golden toning and frosty. Only 18,402 struck this last year of issue. A lustrous-fresh beauty. Level, rolling luster with splashes of rich gold mingle on the select surfaces. We note an absence of readily identifiable marks on the obverse (which is unusual, and gives this specimen an advantage over others). For its part the reverse is equally attractive, equally lustrous, and endowed with the same pleasing natural color acquired over more than a century. Pop 160; 20 finer, 19 in 63, 1 in 64 (PCGS # 9023) . Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $14,375
Lot 2116		1893-S. PCGS graded MS-62 CAC Approved. Well struck with light golden toning (PCGS # 9024) . Estimated Value $1,650 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2117		1894-S/S Breen 7318. SEGS graded MS-61. Doubling on the mint mark and on the entire legend. Unlisted by Breen. We note scrape marks on Liberty's face. Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2118		1894-S. PCGS graded AU-55 (PCGS # 9026) . Estimated Value $1,550 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,783
Lot 2119		1895 Filled "5" of date. SEGS graded MS-62. Our grade is MS-60. Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2120		1895-S/S Breen 7320. SEGS graded MS-61. Doubled mint mark. Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2121		1895-S. PCGS graded AU-58 (PCGS # 9028) . Estimated Value $1,350 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,668
Lot 2122		1896 Breen 7322. SEGS graded MS-61 Details, cleaned. 1896/1896. All 4 digits show repunching at the top. Discovered by E.M. Seneca. Estimated Value $1,800 - 1,900. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2123		1896-S/S. SEGS graded MS-60. Our grade is AU-58, mostly untoned. Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2124		1896-S. PCGS graded AU-58. Frosty (PCGS # 9030) . Estimated Value $1,350 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,553
Lot 2125		1897-S/S Breen 7327. SEGS graded MS-62. The first digit of this date shows recutting on the left base. Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2126		1898-S Breen 7329. SEGS graded MS-61. 1898/189-S. Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,750. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2127		1898-S. SEGS graded MS-61. 89/89. Date shows 1 repunched at its base. Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,750. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2128		1898-S. SEGS graded MS-62. Doubled Date. A new major variety showing the boldest repunching well below the base of 1 Rare. Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2129		1898-S. PCGS graded MS-62. Housed in an OGH. Mostly untoned (PCGS # 9034) . Estimated Value $1,650 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,725
Lot 2130		1899-S and 1905-S. Our grade is VF20 and lightly cleaned . Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $2,900 - 2,950. View details	Realized $3,048
Lot 2131		1899. SEGS graded AU-58. Strike doubled reverse legend. Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2132		1899 Breen 7331. SEGS graded AU-55. Closed "9" so-called "9/8". Probably quite rare. Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2133		1899. PCGS graded MS-61. Toned. In an old green label holder. A frosty P-mint coin (PCGS # 9035) . Estimated Value $1,550 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,639
Lot 2134		1900 "1/1". SEGS graded MS-61. Frosty and untoned. Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,750. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2135		1900. PCGS graded MS-61. Frosty (PCGS # 9037) . Estimated Value $1,550 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,610
Lot 2136		1902. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. Low mintage date. Only 31,140 produced. Well struck with nice light golden toning. There are three better date double eagles from the Philadelphia Mint from the early 20th century, the 1902, 1905 and 1906. Of these three, the 1902 and 1905 are the scarcest. A small mintage of 31,140 was all that was produced in 1902 and survivors rarely make it past the MS63 grade. We feel certain that bidding will be intense for this original, choice and undervalued double eagle scarcity This satiny example does not have the "washed out" appearance seen on the few competing 1902 Double Eagles. Were you to block out the date, you might easily assume this is a 1904 by its swirling luster and serene appearance. We should also point out that the devices are well struck overall with minimal abrasions present, a small mark at the eye, a little depression near the chin. The reverse is equally outstanding for such a rare bird, no pun intended. Only the collector of substance will be able to afford this coin. But it is every bit the masterpiece within its series, a landmark offering, shall we say? Pop 66; 10 finer, 1 in 63+, 8 in 64, 1 in 66 (PCGS # 9041) . Estimated Value $11,000 - 12,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2137		1903. NGC graded MS-63 CAC Approved. Nice light golden toning (PCGS # 9043) . Estimated Value $1,750 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,783
Lot 2138		1904. NGC graded MS-62. Light golden toning. Swirling frosty luster rounds out this coin's list of select attributes (PCGS # 9045) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,650. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,783
Lot 2139		1907-S. SEGS graded MS-61. Rusted obverse die at date. Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,650. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2140		1904 PCGS graded both Genuine. Cleaned. Lot looks like MS60 coins. Lot of 2 coins (PCGS # 9045) . Estimated Value $3,100 - 3,200. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,105
Lot 2141		1908. No motto. PCGS graded MS-65. Delicately toned. Blazing-gold luster with crisp definition and exceptionally clean surfaces. Definitely, an accurately graded example of the MS65 designation (PCGS # 9142) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,955
Lot 2142		1908. No motto. NGC graded MS-62. Softly struck in the center, still quite lustrous with traditional No Motto satin-type luster throughout (PCGS # 9142) . Estimated Value $1,550 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,725
Lot 2143		1908. With motto. PCGS graded MS-65. A nice satin finish coin. Very clean fields. Excluding the normal IN GOD WE TRUST on this piece was not a small matter for President Roosevelt. As early as April 1907, he asked Director Roberts for an opinion. According to Roger Burdette's research: "Roberts replied that it was not required by law, but that the Solicitor of the Treasury said that the motto had been in use for so long that that Congress may have lost the ability to prevent its use." Roosevelt decided to omit the motto anyway all double eagles and eagles issued in 1907 and part of 1908 lacked the motto. This simplified the designs and improved the overall artistic impact. When the first coins were released in early November 1907, the omission was noticed immediately, however, and commented upon negatively. Within a few days, letters, telegrams, and petitions peppered the President, Congress. Legislation requiring the motto passed Congress and was signed on May 17. After June 17, 1908, all the new design gold coins carried the required inscription. This is a strongly struck Gem that has booming mint frost and bright as the dickens, the golden aura shimmers off the surface. An outstanding strike as well, few high grade With Motto twenty 1908s are accounted for. A scarce opportunity to acquire this issue in the Gem MS65 grade. Pop 60; 11 finer, 10 in 66, 1 in 67 (PCGS # 9147) . Estimated Value $13,000 - 15,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $10,638
Lot 2144		1908. With motto. NGC graded MS-65. An untoned satiny mint gem. The surfaces are virtually immaculate. While the 1908 No Motto pieces are fairly well spread over the grading spectrum, the opposite is the case with the prized 1908 With Motto strikes. Check out the low census figures below! We report tremendous detail from a very positive strike, which collectors like better to see than halfhearted detail; furthermore, the surfaces show wonderful golden hues. No need to worry about an unsuccessful strike left by the rebound of the dies that coined this -- something that plagues some No Mottos but fortunately is avoided in the With Mottos -- since even a cursory examination of the piece reveals nice clarity of detail, including the centers. Pop 19; 11 finer (PCGS # 9147) . Estimated Value $13,000 - 15,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2145		1908-S. With Motto. PCGS graded MS-62 PQ. Lovely golden toning. Only 22,000 struck. A radiant coin of the kind of quality one likes to describe for bidders of this actively collected but seldom seen �08-S release. Careening satin luster fills the surface and covers all devices effortlessly with a warm golden aura on the frosted surfaces. Struck with systematic exactness throughout. The 1908-S has a rich history in numismatics, including auction appearances. By 1908, the date of gold coins was incorporated into the master die, with the result that there is no difference among working dies. However, the mintmark (S or D as the case may be) was entered by a hand punch. On the 1908-S offered here the S is located above and slightly left of center of the 0 (1908), between two rays, and tilts slightly to the left (PCGS # 9149) . Estimated Value $14,000 - 15,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2146		1909. PCGS graded AU-55 CAC Approved. Housed in an OGH. Nicely toned. Slightly better date with only 161,282 pieces struck (PCGS # 9150) . Estimated Value $1,650 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,639
Lot 2147		1910-S. Our grade is XF40 cleaned . Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,553
Lot 2148		1913. PCGS graded MS-64. Nice golden toning. The surfaces are sleek and glowing with a healthy show of gold color. There is no uneveness in the toning, choice fields and devices confirm the MS64 grade. According to our close examination, this piece also shows extra bold detail on all relief portions Pop 309; 14 finer, 4 in 64+, 10 in 65 (PCGS # 9161) . Estimated Value $5,800 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2149		1914-D. PCGS graded MS-62 PQ. Nicely toned (PCGS # 9165) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,650. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,702
Lot 2150		1915. PCGS graded MS-63. Housed in an OGH. A slightly better date: only 152,000 minted (PCGS # 9167) . Estimated Value $1,850 - 1,900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,783
Lot 2151		1915-S PCGS graded Genuine. Our grade is MS63 some minor hairlines. Nice golden toning (PCGS # 9168) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,610
Lot 2152		1922. PCGS graded MS-63. Untoned (PCGS # 9173) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,725
Lot 2153		1922 PCGS graded Genuine Surface Damage (PCGS # 9173) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2154		1924. PCGS graded MS-65. A sparkling untoned gem. A nice golden luster shoots from this coin (PCGS # 9177) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,898
Lot 2155		1924. PCGS graded MS-65. Attractive light golden toning. The fully brilliant example we now present bidders beats (from a technical angle) practically all of the Gem quality 1920s Saint-Gaudens $20s that have passed through the various grading services (PCGS # 9177) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,898
Lot 2156		1924. PCGS graded MS-65. Pleasing light golden toning. A radiant, mint-fresh example, as crisp and glossy as when it was first released from to the Treasury for distribution (PCGS # 9177) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,898
Lot 2157		1924. SEGS graded MS-63. Edging Star indented on reverse wing. Rare variety. Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2158		1924. PCGS graded MS-64. Lightly toned and frosty. The choice technical grade of this piece is fully matched by the intangible qualities that constitute eye appeal, making the present coin one of the more memorable examples of its year (PCGS # 9177) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,696
Lot 2159		1924. PCGS graded MS-64. Untoned and very frosty. Luminous, satiny luster and first-rate detail for this common date issue. The surfaces are brilliant (PCGS # 9177) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,673
Lot 2160		1924. PCGS graded MS-63 CAC Approved. Housed in an OGH (PCGS # 9177) . Estimated Value $1,650 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,696
Lot 2161		1924. NGC graded MS-63. Frosty and untoned (PCGS # 9177) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,650. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,610
Lot 2162		1927. NGC graded MS-66. A simply stunning example, the strike is noteworthy for this always well produced type, with all devices in sculpted relief. The focal features display fully, and the luster is full with a richly frosted sheen. Bright and untoned (PCGS # 9186) . Estimated Value $2,300 - 2,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,760
Lot 2163		1928. NGC graded MS-66 Star. Lovely golden toning. A bright coin soaking up mint glow on gold surfaces with nothing to censor it from its refined �66 grade. Something perhaps worth pausing to study is the fact that all devices were struck with the usual and desirable consistency of this year, that is, sharply by the dies, which then left behind bold elements of detail throughout (PCGS # 9189) . Estimated Value $2,600 - 2,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,990
Lot 2164		1928. ANACS graded AU-50. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,550. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,668

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