Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 69

The May Pre-Long Beach Auction

World Currency

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 5654		Portugal SCWPM# 160a, 28.4.1953 50 Escudos. PCGS Superb Gem New 67PPQ. This Superb Gem has near-perfect margins, terrific colors, and eye appeal that would be difficult to top. It is the finest example of this issue graded top date by either PCGS Currency or PMG. It is the first of two consecutive examples from this collection, and the finer of the two by just a hair. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 5655		Portugal SCWPM# 159a, 24.10.1950 100 Escudos. PCGS Superb Gem New 67PPQ. A second example of this Portuguese Republic note, as bright and bold as the last. It is actually the first note in this consecutive pair in numerical sequence, but a very minor handling mark or a slight difference in centering is all that kept the experts at PCGS Currency from assigning the same grade. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $242
Lot 5656		Potugal SCWPM# 153a, 26.6.1951 20 Escudos. PCGS Superb Gem New 67PPQ. The first of two consecutive examples, this one earning the Superb Gem grade in every respect. The colors are vibrant, the paper surfaces are flawless, and the centering is nearly perfect on both sides. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $138
Lot 5657		Portugal SCWPM# 153a, 28.1.1947 20 Escudos. PCGS Gem New 66PPQ. Vivid colors, excellent margins, and full originality highlight this near-Superb example. Unpriced in the Krause Standard Catalog above "XF." Estimated Value $100 - 150. The Judy Cahn Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 5658		Portugal SCWPM# 160a, 28.4.1953 50 Escudos. PCGS Gem New 66PPQ. This is the second ceonsecutive of two examples here offered. It's centering is just a slight bit less perfect than the last note, but the eye appeal is every bit its equal. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 5659		Potugal SCWPM# 153a, 26.6.1951 20 Escudos. PCGS Gem New 66PQ. The second of two consecutive, this lacking the centering of the last by just a hair. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 5660		Portugal SCWPM# 143, 13.5.1938 20 Escudos. PCGS Fine 15. Moderately circulated, but still with plenty of body and nice colors. Estimated Value $50 - 75. The Judy Cahn Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $29
Lot 5661		Portuguese-Guinea SCWMP# 22, 14.9.1937 20 Escudos. PCGS Choice About New 55. A fantastic note with vivid colors, excellent margins, and magnificent eye appeal, this piece is from an issue that is extremely scarce in higher grades and is unpriced in Pick above "XF." Estimated Value $300 - 400. The Judy Cahn Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,093
Lot 5662		Rhodesia & Nyasaland SCWPM# 20a, 30.3.1957 10 Shillings. PCGS Very Fine 30PPQ. Fr-P-20a. A second example of this scarce Pick number, not nearly as high grade but still very pleasing and problem-free for the grade. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $437
Lot 5663		Russia SCWPM# 1b, 1898 1 Ruble, Six Examples. A lovely group of a half dozen pieces, each graded by PCGS Currency. Four are graded Choice About New 58, and two are graded the same numerical grade but with the Apparent designation due to some minor margin staining on each of the last two notes. Lot of 6 notes. Estimated Value $250 - 350. The Judy Cahn Collection. View details	Realized $334
Lot 5664		Russia SCWPM# 232s, 1947 (1957) 100 Rubles Specimen. PMG Choice About Unc 58 EPQ. Fr-P-232s. This Lenin-portrait note is unlisted as a specimen in the Krause reference. A single corner fold defines the grade. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $219
Lot 5665		Singapore. Set of $25 Anniversary Set 1971 to 1996 (11 notes). Plus a presentation set of 1999 Series Portrait Notes (5 notes). All crisp Uncirculated. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $414
Lot 5666		Spain SCWPM# 128s, 15.6.1945 1 Peseta Specimen. PCGS Gem New 66PPQ, HPC. A very rare specimen that is unpriced in the Standard Catalog. It is well centered, with the usual hole punch cancellations, and the colors are as vivid as the day it was printed. Estimated Value $300 - 500. The Judy Cahn Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $230
Lot 5667		Spain SCWPM# 58a, 24.9.1906 50 Pesetas. PCGS Extremely Fine 40. A scarce note in higher grades, this piece is blessed with absolutely amazing colors and eye appeal. Estimated Value $100 - 150. The Judy Cahn Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 5668		Spain SCWPM# 117a, 9.1.1940 (1943) 50 Pesetas. Two Consecutive Examples. PCGS Choice About New 55PPQ. This lovely pair was most likely set aside just shortly after the time of issue, as each has just a single vertical storage fold down the center. Lot of 2 notes. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $242
Lot 5669		Sweden SCWPM# 36aj, 1954 100 Kroner. PCGS Gem New 65PPQ. A splendid Gem example, this the second of two consecutive notes and lacking the minor handling that prevented a high grade on the other note. This one displays bold inks, bright paper, and excellent margins. Neither grading service has graded many notes of this design type, and this is by far the finest graded to date from either PCGS Currency or PMG. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $207
Lot 5670		Sweden SCWPM# 35af, 1953 50 Kronor. PCGS Gem New 66PPQ. A splendid Gem, the first of two consecutive examples. Splendid in every way. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $305
Lot 5671		Sweden SCWPM# 35af, 1953 50 Kronor. PCGS Gem New 66PPQ. A second note, consecutive to the last and fully its equal. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $305
Lot 5672		Sweden SCWPM# 36aj, 1954 100 Kroner. PCGS Choice About New 58PPQ. A single light bend is the only grade-limiting factor on this pleasing example. The first of two consecutively serial numbered notes here offered. Estimated Value $40 - 60. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $92
Lot 5673		Sweden SCWPM# 33ai, 1952 5 Kronor. Two Consecutive Examples. PCGS Gem New 66PPQ. A consecutive pair with cavernous embossing and strictly original paper surfaces. Neither grading service has to date graded a finer example. Lot of 2 notes. Estimated Value $40 - 60. View details	Unsold
Lot 5674		Switzerland SCWPM# 11o, 22.2.1951 5 Franken. PCGS Superb Gem New 67PPQ. A splendid Superb Gem example with flawless paper, magnificent colors, and spectacular eye appeal, the first of two consecutive offered in this grade. It is as nice an example as one could imagine ever obtaining of this type, and is yet another example of the astute farsightedness of this collector who set these high grade notes aside at the time of issue. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 5675		Switzerland SCWPM# 11o, 22.2.1951 5 Franken. PCGS Superb Gem New 67PPQ. A second Superb Gem example, consecutively numbered to the last, and equally as spectacular in every respect. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 5676		Switzerland SCWPM# 39r, 9.3.1950 20 Franken. PCGS Superb Gem New 66PPQ. The first of two consecutive 66PPqs, yet another note that is very seldom offered at the Gem grade level. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $270
Lot 5677		Switzerland SCWPM# 39r, 9.3.1950 20 Franken. PCGS Superb Gem New 66PPQ. A second Gem example, consecutive to the last. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $270
Lot 5678		Tonga SCWPM# 11c, 13.10.1959 1 Pound. PCGS Fine 12PPQ. Fr-P-11c. Although well circulated, this piece is problem free for the grade and earned a "PPQ" designation from PCGS Currency. Estimated Value $25 - 35. View details	Realized $12
Lot 5679		Uruguay SCWPM# A118, 1.2.1875 1 Peso. PCGS Very Fine 30PPQ. This note is a surprisingly high grade piece from an issue that is seldom seen except heavily circulated or damaged. It is only moderately circulated with several prerequisite folds, but the paper surfaces are problem free and fully original. It is unpriced in Pick above the grade of "Fine," and we wouldn't be surprised if the bidding far surpasses our pre-sale estimate. Estimated Value $150 - 200. The Judy Cahn Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $82
Lot 5680		Uruguay Sociedad Fomento Territorial Graded Pair. A nice pair of PCGS Currency-graded notes from this Montevideo bank: SCWPM# S481, 1.6.1868 10 Pesos, About New 53; and SCWPM# S482, 1.6.1868 20 Pesos, About New 53PPQ. Lot of 2 notes. Estimated Value $100 - 150. The Judy Cahn Collection. View details	Realized $58
Lot 5681		World Note Collection. A massive group of World notes from all four corners of the globe. Included are several hundred notes in all grade ranges, as well as a few modern reprints of U.S. obsolete notes, five BEP souvenir cards, and two cigar labels. In person viewing is recommended to ascertain value. Estimated Value $500 - 1,000. The Judy Cahn Collection. View details	Realized $1,783
Lot 5682		A Trio of PCGS Graded World Notes. Three World noted from opposite sides of the globe, all graded by PCGS Currency: Hungary SCWPM# S117, 1.9.1848 10 Forint, Extremely Fine 45 Apparent, edge pplits and tears; Indonesia Republik SCWPM# 63, 1958 5000 Rupiah, Very Choice New 64; Rwanda SCWPM# 6a, 1964-69 (31.3.1966) 20 Francs, Gem New 66PPQ. Lot of 3 notes. Estimated Value $75 - 100. The Judy Cahn Collection. View details	Unsold
Lot 5683		A Dozen Various Graded World Notes. A dozen miscellaneous notes from all around the globe, all graded by PCGS Currency, including: Australia SCWPM# 25a, ND (1939) 10 Shillings, Very Fine 25 Apparent, small edge tear at bottom left, paperclip rust stain on back at bottom; Austria SCWPM# A39a, 1.6.1806 10 Gulden, Very Fine 30 Apparent, tape stain at top center, mounting remnants on back; Belgian Congo SCWPM# 14D, 10.6.1944 10 Francs, Fine 15; Columbia SCWPM# S832b, 6.1.1900 5 Pesos Overprinted Date, Banco de Santander, Fine 15 Apparent, small rust stains on face; Dominican Republic SCWPM# S133, ND (1889) 5 Pesos, Banco Nacional de Santo Domingo, Very Fine 20 Apparent, HPC, paperclip rust stain on face at bottom, overprint faded; Malta SCWPM# 15, ND (1940 old date 1918) 1 Shilling on 2 Shillings, About New 53PPQ; Memel SCWPM# 1, 22.2.1922 1/2 Mark, Very Choice New 64PPQ; Martinique SCWPM# 27a, ND (1947-49) 5 Francs, Choice About New 55PPQ; New Zealand SCWPM# 158a, ND (1940-55) 10 Shillings, Fine 15; Paraguay SCWPM# 19, ND (1865) 2 Reales, Extremely Fine 40; Peru SCWPM# 30, 17.8.1917 50 Centavos, Very Fine 30; Scotland SCWPM# 285c, 1.3.1955 1 Pound, National Bank of Scotland, Extremely Fine 40 Apparent, small paper scuffs on face. Lot of 12 notes. Estimated Value $250 - 350. The Judy Cahn Collection. View details	Realized $150
Lot 5684		World Group Currency Collection. A selection of 70 various World notes, all ungraded. These notes are the "leftovers" from the collection that was assembled, mostly in high grades, from the 1940s to the 1960s. Most of the notes are from Europe, although some South American and Asian notes are included, as well as two U.S. MPcs. Many of the notes are exceptionally high grade. Approximate Krause catalog value for this lot is $500 to $600, and this represents an excellent opportunity for the beginning World currency collector or vest pocket dealer. Lot of 70 notes. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Realized $506

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