Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 7

Coin and Currency Auction

$2.50 Gold

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 663		1802/1 $2.50 Capped Bust. NGC graded MS-60. This is the only coin in its grade category by NGC, with 16 graded higher. Naturally, this is one of the best to survive from the tiny mintage of 3,035 for the entire date. The obverse shows very little evidence of the overdate, while the reverse is familiar, with the die scratch from the left top of the shield to the eagle's wing and a light die scratch from the middle of the first A in AMERICA to the second feather of the right wing. We note light coppery toning on the high points of the obverse, and some faint adjustment marks at the center of the reverse. Moderate handling marks expected for the grade, nothing too bothersome or problematic. All in all, a first rate coin for the advanced numismatist. Estimated Value $11,000 - 13,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $12,075
Lot 664		1834 $2.50 Classic Head. AU-50. A choice coin for the grade with some prooflike reflectivity in the fields. Fairly well struck but a touch weak on the upper curls on Liberty, her surrounding stars are in contrast, very sharp. The fields do have some trivial hairlines, probably from circulation. Attractive greenish yellow-gold in color, and an important first year of the type. Estimated Value $400 - 500. From Superior Galleries sale, June 2-3, 1986, lot 1804. View details	Realized $633
Lot 665		1836 $2.50 Classic Head. Block 8. NGC graded MS-63. A satiny and choice coin that will please the type collector. Few of these are found this nice, the NGC Population Report notes just 43 have graded this high with 20 graded higher. The surfaces show minor handling marks, as expected, but none are deep or annoying. One copper spot below, right of the 6 on the edge. Flashy luster and apparently an early die state as no cracks are visible. Estimated Value $4,750 - 5,250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,370
Lot 666		1839-C $2.50 Classic Head. PCGS graded AU-55. An extremely rare coin in high grade, only a handful are known in the lower ranges of Mint State, making this choice AU coin a collectors dream. The surfaces show moderate handling marks, as always encountered on "C" Mint gold, but the devices show nearly complete design elements, even the upper curls on Liberty. Luster adheres near the stars and devices. This coin is well struck by the dies, but they reverse must have been lapped down, as the leaves show little evidence of their stems, and the arrows are joined to CA of AMERICA. This would appear to make this the second die used in 1839 (also used in 1838 at Charlotte), but the same die crack mentioned in Breen as the first reverse is present on this coin, down though the E of STATES. Whatever the case, this is a rare coin which is seldom encountered in high grade. PCGS has only graded 10 this high, with 8 graded higher. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,060
Lot 667		1839-C $2.50 Classic Head. NGC graded AU-53. Mintage for the year came in at 18,140, and considering that the vast majority were lost or melted into newer coinage, this is certainly in the top ten percent of those known to survive. The dies were really suffering when this one was coined, the obverse has a bisecting crack from the second to the ninth star, through Liberty's face, and another crack up through the sharply recut 3 in the date. The reverse is even more sorry, where we find a heavy break through the first 2 in the denomination up through the eagle's beak into the field, and another crack just above the left wing of the eagle. This is the "common" die pairing of this scarce date, but in such lovely condition, we expect intense collector demand. One of the emerging forces noticed recently at the Philadelphia ANA show was that eye-appealing AU coins were bringing more money than mint state coins without the eye appeal. Several coins of various denominations were offered, and many sales were recorded that reflected the feverish demand for eye appeal, regardless of the technical grade. This is reflective of numismatists buying coins, and not just investors purchasing coins, and will benefit the market as collector demand remains very strong. This coin is an example of a very choice AU coin which will no doubt bring a premium for its appealing surfaces, sexy obverse mintmark and shattered dies. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,910
Lot 668		IMPORTANT HIGH GRADE 1839-0 QUARTER EAGLE. PCGS graded MS-63. An outstanding, well struck and frosty mint specimen. A late die state with a trio of well defined die cracks on the reverse. Popular as the first year and only Classic Head quarter eagle from the New Orleans mint. A rare and much sought-after issue and the second lowest mintage from this federal mint. Although 17,781 were struck, we suspect less than a dozen true Uncirculated examples are still extant. PCGS has certified but 5 in this grade and another 5 a point higher; a total number that probably includes upgrades and re-submissions. This choice example certinanly ranks within the condition census. Estimated Value $15,000 - 17,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $13,800
Lot 669		1839-O $2.50 Classic Head. EF-45. Here is a choice coin of this important obverse mintmark style. The surfaces have minor hairlines, as seen on virtually every gold coin of the era. Sharply struck on all but the uppermost curls on Liberty, and the reverse is bold throughout. Only two pairs of dies were shipped as the branch mint in New Orleans began striking coins in earnest in 1839. This die pairing is rarer than the open fraction, small arrows variety, and even better this coin is a late die state of the reverse, with a sharp die crack through the N of UNITED, upper leaf point, into the field below the eagle's wing, then a sharp right turn into the eagle's lowest tail feather, out the upper arrowhead to the rim through R in AMERICA. Another die crack is noted from the rim through the left side of the first A in AMERICA, to the eagle's neck, and another short crack from the rim to the left wing of the eagle. Struck with the reverse die rotated 180 degrees from normal, as seen on some of this rare issue. A coin for the date or variety collector. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 670		1843-O $2.50 Liberty. Small date, crosslet 4. NGC graded AU-58. Frosty luster in the fields and a coin that retains problem free surfaces. The dies were not quite in alignment, as the upper obverse and lower reverse are not as sharply struck as the opposing ends. Clean cheek on Liberty, and an appealing coin for the date collector. The lower reverse die has a heavy die crack through the peripheral lettering. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 671		1844-D $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. One of the top couple of dozen known of this scarce date, with none graded higher than mint state 63. Examination finds minor hairlines, but no other problems or significant contact marks to account for the rather average grade. 17,332 were struck, most of which circulated into lower grades, were lost or remelted into new coinage. A truly special feature of this coin is the very sharp strike, every detail is full and complete on both the obverse and reverse. As noted specialist Doug Winter stated, only about 15% to 20% of all pieces are sharply struck, when combined with a coin still in mint state, then you have something special indeed. Furthermore, the obverse die shows clash marks from the eagle's wings extending from either side of Liberty's neck, and even sharper clash marks on the reverse from the head of Liberty. At the junction of the right wing of the eagle and his neck, the clash marks are extremely sharp, the sharpest we have seen on any quarter eagle. In the July 2000 NGC Population Report we note 4 graded in this grade, with 7 graded higher. From the description in the H. W. Bass II sale, lot 367, this coin is possibly the same, or its identical mate (strike, grade and appearance) but we couldn't be certain from the photograph in that sale. Whatever the source, this coin stands alone as one of the most desirable, well struck coins of this date we have cataloged. Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,000. This is likely the H. W. Bass Jr. II coin, lot 367, as the strike and grade are the same. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,188
Lot 672		1844-D $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. A touch weak at the center of Liberty's head, but the stars are well struck surrounding her as usual for this date. Frosty luster throughout and with moderate handling marks in the fields. Oly 17,332 struck, this among the best of the survivors of the date, with about a dozen in mint state. One for the specialist. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,140
Lot 673		1845 $2.50 Liberty. Sharpness of EF-45 but a seawater coin. Apparently from a small source which was not identified in the Breen Encyclopedia, but with surfaces similar to those seen on other gold coins recovered after a century or more on the ocean bottom. A glass will note minor tick marks, perhaps from the action of sand and tides moving across the surfaces, this coin was probably not too deep, which allowed the surface currents to lightly mark this piece. It was a very different story on the S.S. Central America coins, they were so deep (about 8,000 feet down) that surface currents had no effect, and there was no eroding sand to wash back and forth across the surfaces with tidal changes, leaving them virtually unchanged from the day they went down with the ship once the coating of dirt and sediment was carefully removed. Struck from a late reverse die state, with seven radial cracks visible with a glass. Estimated Value $100 - 150. From Superior Galleries sale, June 2-3, 1986, lot 1807. View details	Realized $184
Lot 674		1850-O $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded AU-55. Weakly struck, "as always" per Breen, this one no exception, with minor weakness noted on Liberty's central hair curl and on the eagle's neck and body. The coin is well preserved and shows little actual wear on the devices. In color, we see some antique gold in the fields, but overall the color is uniform yellow-gold. Scarce in any about uncirculated grade, and almost impossible to find in mint state, making this coin a golden opportunity for the date collector. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,610
Lot 675		1850-O $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-50. Only 84,000 struck in all, few of which could approach this lofty grade. The fields and devices show moderate handling marks, including a dull scrape hidden on the eagle at the junction of the body and left wing. Boldly impressed and very seldom found in full mint state. Estimated Value $850 - 950. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,093
Lot 676		1851-O $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-62. One of the top dozen of this date in Mint State, this nearly choice coin boasts mint fresh luster in the fields with choice orange-gold color. Minor handling marks visible with a glass, and Liberty's cheek is free of the usual problems. As to the strike, it is full on the obverse, and a bit weak on the eagle's thigh (as usual). Double punched on the date, with the base of a mispunched 51 showing below the date (Breen-6214). The July 2000 NGC Population Report shows only 6 graded as such, with 4 graded higher, showing this to be well up in the Condition Census for the date. Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,000. From Paramount's sale of November 1971, lot 1013. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,750
Lot 677		1852-D $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-55. An extremely tough date to find, only 4,078 were coined and most of those circulated into lower grades or were melted. This coin is boldly struck, and we note the curls on Liberty's head show virtually no signs of wear or circulation. The fields do have moderate handling marks, but they are not distracting, in fact this coin has loads of eye appeal. One tiny dig is noted in the field at the juncture of Liberty's chest and neck. PCGS has graded 7 this high, with 14 graded higher of this date, including some mint state coins. For the date collector, this would be an excellent selection regardless of the grade of your set because of its quality surfaces and rarity. Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,763
Lot 678		IMPORTANT 1855-D $2.50 GOLD. PCGS graded AU-55. Here is a high condition census coin that is sure to please the most fastidious collector. Noted expert Douglas Winter stated that "the 1855-D quarter eagle is the rarest coin struck at the Dahlonega Mint." Furthermore, it is extremely difficult to locate a nice example. Considering the number of rarities that the Dahlonega Mint produced, it is a testament of how truly rare this date is to earn the title of "rarest" issue from that Mint. Only 1,123 were struck for circulation, there were no date and mint collectors at that time setting aside pieces from the branch mints. Thus, the coins that survived were strictly at random. Most circulated hard and were melted in the years after the Civil War. Perhaps a few dozen survive in all grades, not many to choose from for the date collectors of today. This piece is certain to please, the surfaces are clean for the grade, and abundant mint luster resides in the fields. A sunset glow of orange-gold predominates the color spectrum. Fully struck, especially at the centers, while some of the peripheral dentils show die wear as struck. The lettering and devices are surrounded by a soft gray original tone over the mint luster. The July 2000 PCGS Population Report notes only 11 have been graded in this category, while 4 coins have been graded higher, the best as MS-60. Similar (but different) than the recently offered H.W. Bass II coin (October 1999, lot 478). Estimated Value $15,000 - 20,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $17,250
Lot 679		1856 $2.50 Liberty. Two coins. Estimated Value $265 - 285. View details	Realized $299
Lot 680		1856-O $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded AU-55. Nearly identical to the example of this date offered in the October 1999 Harry Bass Jr. sale by Bowers and Merena, this AU-55 example is well struck, even on the left leg of the eagle, which is notoriously weak on this issue. The O mintmark is huge, in fact much of the upper portion is hidden behind the arrow feathers. Although 21,000 were minted, this coin is extremely scarce in grades above Extremely Fine. Only 7 coins have been graded in Mint State by NGC, all MS 62 or lower, keeping this coin well up at the top of the known specimens. Minor handling marks in the fields, but clean overall and without the usual detriments that often mar gold pieces of the period. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,358
Lot 681		AN OUTSTANDING GEM 1859 QUARTER EAGLE. PCGS graded MS-65. A satiny gem that boasts light coppery toning and blazing mint luster. The strike is sharp, with complete hair detail on Liberty and the eagle. This is the finest graded coin by PCGS, the only coin in its grade category, furthermore, there is only a single coin graded MS-64 by that service. NGC has graded one higher, an MS-67, but we have not seen this apparently amazing coin. Examination will note a couple of very trivial handling marks before Liberty's face, but this coin is obviously a gem by anyone's standards. Less than 40,000 were coined, and the date is just about impossible to locate in uncirculated condition, to find a gem is simply a miracle. How this survived in such pristine, untouched condition defies imagination. Perhaps the coin was given as a birth year momento and kept as an heirloom through a lifetime or two, before working its way into numismatic channels. Whatever the case, this is an outstanding gem example of the date, and worthy of the finest collection. Estimated Value $11,000 - 13,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $9,775
Lot 682		1863-S $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. An extremely rare coin in this grade, and nearly impossible to find better. The combined PCGS and NGC Population Reports show just 5 coins have been graded in Mint State, while 13 have been graded as AU-58 between the two services. Examination with a glass notes minor hairlines and the usual handling marks, including a minor scratch below the denomination on the reverse. Boldly struck and without any signs of weakness. An important offering for the date collector, and it will likely be years before its equal or a better example of this date is offered for sale. Estimated Value $7,000 - 7,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,980
Lot 683		1869 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded Proof 63. A choice example of this extremely rare coin in Proof. The surfaces show minor handling marks when scrutinized with a glass in the delicate mirror fields. The diagnostic line by the L of LIBERTY is present, and the reverse shows several raised die lines from the polishing process used to create the mirror reflectivity. The coin has a cloudy toned appearance (as seen on the Garrett example), which softens the glaring mirror fields, and produces a special appeal in the surfaces. The reverse die has several die file marks, which are seen on regular issue coins, so it is possible that this is a regular issue, and not a proof. If that is the case, then the coin would actually be worth more. The date logotype punch is high, with the 1 nearly touching the truncation, diagnostic to regular issues, while the proof date logotype is supposed to be low in the die. Perhaps only a single pair of dies was used for both proofs and regular issue coins. Either way, this is a beautiful example of the date. Mintage for business strikes, just 4,320. It is remarkable that only 25 were struck in Proof, of those a few entered circulation, but most were probably saved. The combined NGC and PCGS Population Reports show that 30 coins have been graded, obviously some crossovers and resubmittals are included. We point this out to show how over time the Population Reports are becoming less and less reliable. Many coins that are close to a higher grade are sent in several times in hopes of achieving the higher grade, and hence more value. It is apparent that a few Proof 64 pieces have been sent in multiple times to hope to achieve the coveted Proof 65 grade, for instance, NGC has graded 12 in Proof 64, and PCGS has graded 8 coins in that grade. Each service, however, have only graded a single coin in Proof 65. We feel that a coin like this represents an excellent value in todays market. The moderate handling marks keep it from being submitted countless times for a possible upgrade, and any true collector would take great pride in owning a proof gold coin that boasts a mintage of 25 pieces. The year 1869 is filled with history, a couple of high rollers, Mr. Gould and Fisk, tried to corner the gold market, and nearly succeeded by buying up all the available supply. It wasn't until their "friend" and helper in the gold market corner, then President Grant, bowed to public outcry and released enough gold from the United States Treasury holdings to collapse the gold market back to normal levels. Gold coins returned to circulation, and Gould and Fisk lost their shirts. Such were the times, and this small coin is an excellent reminder of our rich heritage. Estimated Value $6,000 - 6,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,038
Lot 684		1873 $2.50 Liberty. Closed 3. NGC graded MS-64. One of the best examples of this date to survive, this very choice Mint State 64 is one of just 16 graded this high by NGC, with only 3 coins graded higher. Fully struck on the obverse, the reverse with minor weakness on the eagle's leg. Quarter Eagles are a challenging collection, and to find a nice mint state coin like this is a real pleasure. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 685		1874 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. Flashy and bright, this one just misses a higher grade. Minor handling marks, but tough to find this nice. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details	Realized $891
Lot 686		1877-S $2.50 Liberty. EF-45. A bright and frosty coin that boasts well struck devices and mint-fresh surfaces. Estimated Value $125 - 150. From Superior Galleries sale, June 2-3, 1986, lot 1817. View details	Realized $230
Lot 687		1878 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-65. One of the finest seen of the date, NGC has only graded 17 this high, with 2 graded higher. Blazing mint luster in the fields, and the devices are boldly struck. A hint of toning on the high points of Liberty's upper curls, and along the eagle's wing tips. Hints of speckled copper toning can be seen with a glass, and very few ticks are noted--anywhere. An impressive example of this date. Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,300
Lot 688		1878 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. A choice coin that boasts flashy luster and clean fields. Perhaps this coin was graded as only choice because of the faint hairlines in the fields, as the tickmarks would scarcely account for the moderate grade. Whatever, its a choice piece that is well struck and pleasing. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details	Realized $633
Lot 689		1879 $2.50 Liberty. MS-60 Plus. A golden-orange beauty. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $414
Lot 690		1892 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded Proof 64 Cameo. Just 105 proofs were struck this year of which about one-third are in this grade or higher. NGC states in their Population Report that just 6 have been graded as such, with 10 graded higher. PCGS in their Population Report notes that an even dozen have been graded as PR-64, with 9 graded higher. This particular coin shows minor hairlines and a tick mark or two from handling. There is an identifing speck between and below the 92 of the date. Hazy toning on both sides, and well frosted on the devices. Currently in NGC holder #639158-002. Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,325
Lot 691		1894 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64 Premium quality. Only 4,000 were struck for circulation of which this is probably in the top 40 known. Frosty luster in the fields and the devices are sharply struck. Lovely orange-gold frost is noted around the periphery. A high end coin that will satisfy the date collector. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,105
Lot 692		1896 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-63. Lightly toned with the familiar rose-gold colors and very lustrous. Boldly struck and well preserved. Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details	Realized $489
Lot 693		1901 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-65. A bright glittering little gem shimmering with mint luster. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,323
Lot 694		1901 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-64. This coin is well struck on each star, and on each curl of Liberty save for the lack of separation on the upper curl over Liberty's ear. The reverse is similar, with clean surfaces and blazing luster. Outstanding quality for the issue. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details	Realized $552
Lot 695		1901 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-63. Lustrous and choice, with natural appearing copper colors surrounding the devices. A bit flat on the uppermost curl over Liberty's ear, and scattered handling marks, expected for the grade. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details	Realized $460
Lot 696		1902 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64. Highly lustrous and remarkably clean surfaces for the grade. This one also boasts a sharp strike, including the hair over Liberty's ear. Delicate toning starting to form. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $529
Lot 697		1902 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-63. With the appearance of a higher grade, but there are some hidden scratches, one on the obverse left of the date, another up from the reverse shield into the left field above. Both are very shallow and disappear and reappear as the coin is held under a light. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details	Realized $454
Lot 698		1902 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Frosty and bright, normal handling marks expected on a choice coin. Sharply impressed by the dies. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details	Realized $460
Lot 699		1902 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Frosty and bright, normal handling marks expected on a choice coin. Sharply impressed by the dies and graced by copper toning. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details	Realized $454
Lot 700		1902 $2.50 Liberty. ANACS graded MS-63. A very choice satiny mint beauty. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details	Realized $719
Lot 701		NGC PROOF 65 1903 $2.50. NGC graded Proof 65 Cameo. A glittering gem proof that boasts the curious "all mirror" style attendant to the first few years of the last century. Liberty and the devices are not frosted as in the past, and the coin is reflective, both fields and devices. As a Cameo proof, 1903 is extremely rare, most do not qualify as a "cameo" proof, which makes this coin extra special. The delicate surfaces are superb, with no signs of handling or abuse which are so apparent in the fields. NGC has only graded 2 as such, none graded higher of the "cameo" designation, but as a date, a total of 15 have been graded PF-65 with 6 graded higher (all PF-66). Of the 197 coined in proof, perhaps a third remain in various proof grades, this obviously near the top of those known. Estimated Value $10,000 - 11,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $9,200
Lot 702		1903 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64. Excellent mint frost in the fields and an above average strike. Coins in this grade provide excellent values, nearly gem quality at a fraction of the price. Estimated Value $575 - 650. View details	Realized $518
Lot 703		1903 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64. Clean fields and well preserved. One minor mark on Liberty's jaw. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details	Realized $529
Lot 704		1903 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64. Typical surfaces for the grade, but the reverse was struck through a thread or something similar, as there is a shallow indentation which meanders from the left wing of the eagle, down through the arrows and denomination to the rim. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details	Realized $529
Lot 705		1903 $2.50 Liberty. MS-64. Light coppery toning on both sides, well struck and pleasing. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details	Realized $529
Lot 706		1903 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-63. Bright and frosty, with only a few surface ticks. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details	Realized $449
Lot 707		1904 $2.50 Liberty. MS-64. A choice coin that nearly pushes into the gem category with its frosty fields and well struck devices. A couple of peripheral handling marks from perfection, but nice indeed. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details	Realized $414
Lot 708		1904 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. One small nick on the edge between the first two stars accounts for the grade, as the fields and devices appear better than choice. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details	Realized $437
Lot 709		1904 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Bright and original, with a bold strike throughout. One hidden nick on the last star. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details	Realized $449
Lot 710		1904 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-63. This one has pretty orange-gold toning over lightly hairlined fields. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details	Realized $449
Lot 711		1904 $2.50 Liberty. AU-58. Lightly cleaned and retoned to a flashy gold color. Excellent surfaces and very appealing. Estimated Value $150 - 175. View details	Realized $150
Lot 712		1905 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64. Trouble-free surfaces and nearly a gem. Subtle toning on the reverse. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details	Realized $518

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