Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 7

Coin and Currency Auction

$2.50 Gold

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 713		1905 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64. One shallow scrape down the back of Liberty's neck, but clean and fresh otherwise. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details	Realized $529
Lot 714		1905 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64. Coppery toning on both sides over lustrous fields. A few minor contact marks from perfection, mostly in the fields. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details	Realized $529
Lot 715		1905 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-64. Bright and untoned, with clean surfaces. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details	Realized $500
Lot 716		1905 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Well preserved and a nice, choice example of this common date. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details	Realized $443
Lot 717		1905 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-63. Minor handling marks and a bit weak on the upper devices in the strike. Still choice. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details	Realized $449
Lot 718		1906 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64. Yellow-gold toning on both sides over frosty luster. An excellent example for the date or type collector. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details	Realized $529
Lot 719		1906 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Coppery toning on the obverse, with a few minor scrapes above Liberty, the reverse similar, with clean fields and devices. Well struck. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details	Realized $460
Lot 720		1906 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Flatly struck on LI of LIBERTY, excellent color and luster. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details	Realized $443
Lot 721		1906 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-63. Light handling marks and untoned. Frosty luster. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details	Realized $454
Lot 722		1906 $2.50 Liberty. MS-60. A lovely coin for the grade, well struck and with frosty luster throughout. Estimated Value $250 - 275. View details	Realized $207
Lot 723		1907 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-65. Blazing luster in the fields and boldly struck throughout. Examination with a glass will only find the faintest signs of contact on Liberty's cheek. The final date for this popular series. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $891
Lot 724		1907 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-65. A gem mint state coin that boasts mint fresh luster and delicate copper tone. The strike is full and complete, and the surfaces are extremely clean, keeping this piece firmly in the gem class. Recut 7 in the date (low) adding further interest to todays specialist in the series. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $949
Lot 725		1907 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64. Choice orange-gold color and well struck. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details	Realized $518
Lot 726		1907 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64. Choice yellow-gold color and well struck. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details	Realized $529
Lot 727		1907 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64. Faint hairlines and a beautiful coin. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details	Realized $529
Lot 728		1907 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64. Well struck and frosty. There is a minor planchet lamination on the denomination at the lower reverse. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details	Realized $518
Lot 729		1907 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64. One of the better coins of this group, clean surfaces and excellent mint color. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details	Realized $529
Lot 730		1907 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Close to the next grade above, nice color and surfaces. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details	Realized $460
Lot 731		1907 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-63. Scattered handling marks, and frosty. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details	Realized $460
Lot 732		1907 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded MS-63. Delicate copper toning in the fields, minor handling ticks and choice. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details	Realized $460
Lot 733		1908 $2.50 Indian. NGC graded MS-64. A frosty mint example with rich golden sunset color. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,265
Lot 734		1908 $2.50 Indian. NGC graded MS-63. Weakly struck on the eagle's wing, but excellent mint luster. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details	Realized $391
Lot 735		1908 $2.50 Indian. NGC graded MS-62. A touch weak in the strike, and with some handling marks. Estimated Value $200 - 220. View details	Realized $345
Lot 736		1908 $2.50 Indian. EF-40. Popular first year of issue. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details	Realized $104
Lot 737		1908 $2.50 Indian. Group of 9 different. Includes: 1908 AU-58; 1909 AU-50; 1911 AU-55; 1912 AU-55; 1913 MS-60; 1914-D AU-50; 1915 AU details net EF-45; 1925-D EF-45; 1927 AU details net EF-45. Each is encapsulated in an ANACS holder. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details	Realized $1,351
Lot 738		POSSIBLY UNIQUE MATTE PROOF 1909. SEGS graded Matte Proof 64. This is a highly unusual coin, in 1909 the Philadelphia Mint changed its proof finish to a Roman, or shiny finish. This coin however, is clearly a Matte Finish proof. Perhaps it was some sort of holdover using the old matte finish to produce this coin before the planchets were prepared for the new Roman finish for the balance of the 1909 proof quarter eagles. Obviously this coin is a proof, but the knife rims can not be seen in the SEGS holder, as the plastic insert covers over the entire edge of the obverse and reverse. If indeed this coin is a matte proof, which it certainly appears to be, then it is likely unique. All others of the 139 struck are thought to be Roman finish proofs, which is halfway between the matte proof and shiny proof finishes. We are uncertain of the origin of this coin, and as always we hope all potential buyers will carefully study the surfaces of this unusual coin in order to make their own determination as to just what it is. Perhaps the Roman finish wasn't applied to this planchet, and only the secret ingredients for a matte proof were used, creating what appears to be a standard matte proof surface a year after such coins had stopped being struck at Philadelphia. Certainly a curiosity, and worth careful examination. We note a faint scratch in the reverse field from the lower left edge of the first T in STATES down into the field below UNITED. One small tick in the field below ES of STATES will further serve to identify this unique coin. Estimated Value $2,500-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,450
Lot 739		1909 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-65. Exceptional surfaces for this date, with blazing luster underneath a choice golden tone. As expected, the fields, devices and rims are superb, and show very few signs of handling or contact marks. Boldly struck and appealing. Only 70 coins graded this high by PCGS for the date, with just 13 graded higher, making this one of the top ones known of date. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,840
Lot 740		1909 $2.50 Indian. NGC graded MS-64. Much nicer than usually encountered for the grade, the surfaces are clean and don't show the usual abuse or handling marks. Also, the strike is complete, with good separation on the Indian's feathers and even on the woven band on his head. Worthy of a gem date set. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,323
Lot 741		1909 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-63. Light copper toning and choice. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details	Realized $552
Lot 742		1909 $2.50 Indian. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $200 - 220. View details	Realized $265
Lot 743		1909 $2.50 Indian. AU-50. Luster in the fields. Estimated Value $140 - 150. View details	Realized $138
Lot 744		1909 $2.50 Indian. Very Fine to About Uncirculated. A group for the date collector working on a circulated set. Always popular with collectors. Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details	Realized $661
Lot 745		1910 $2.50 Indian. NGC graded MS-63. Light coppery toning and with a typical not-so-sharp strike. Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details	Realized $552
Lot 746		1910 $2.50 Indian. NGC graded MS-62. Minor handling marks, but decently struck for the date. Estimated Value $200 - 220. View details	Realized $276
Lot 747		1911 $2.50 Indian. NGC graded MS-63. Moderate handling marks on both sides. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details	Realized $483
Lot 748		1911 $2.50 Indian. NGC graded MS-62. Some dullness on the high points, with minor handling lines in the fields. Frosty. Estimated Value $200 - 220. View details	Realized $242
Lot 749		1911 $2.50 Indian. AU-50. From an old time collection, with a price tag of $39.00 on the holder. Estimated Value $140 - 150. View details	Realized $150
Lot 750		1911-D $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-63. A beautiful coin that boasts coppery gold toning and is well struck on all but the uppermost wing tip of the eagle. The key date to the series, which has long been collected as one of the few gold sets any collector can hope to complete without investing an entire fortune. Pratt's incuse design was a real departure from any coins made for circulation previously, and many did not like it. However, the objections were overcome and these incuse design quarter eagles and half eagles remain extremely popular with current collectors. A triumph for the date collector to purchase, and this piece looks to be at the high end of its grade category. Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,188
Lot 751		1911-D $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-63. The key date to the Indian quarter eagle series, this coin will delight the specialist for its choice surfaces and "strong D" mintmark on the reverse. Many of this date have the "weak D" mintmark, which is, of course, the important feature on the rarest date of the series. Satiny luster on both sides, and well struck on all but the forwardmost wing feathers of the eagle, which show minor weakness. Although many counterfeits exist for this date, they are easy to tell apart, this one possesses the knife rim feature which is visible on most high grade originals. For all practicle purposes only a single die pairing was used according the Breen (the second die pairing struck just 70 coins). Only 55,860 struck, making this the key date to the series, and one of the few gold date sets of anything most collectors could ever hope to complete. Scarce in this grade, the PCGS Population Report shows just 182 have been graded as such, with 146 graded higher. Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $8,050
Lot 752		1911-D $2.50 Indian. NGC graded MS-63. Another choice example of this highly desirable date. The mintmark is clear to the unaided eye and the surfaces are quite choice. Seldom found in full mint state, and worth a look to see if it would fit into your date set. One tiny copper spot on the eagle's neck, and a few scattered hairlines are noted. Familiar knife rim on the obverse, as seen on all genuine examples of this date. Scarce and desirable. Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,613
Lot 753		1911-D $2.50 Indian. MS-62. The popular key coin to the set. This example is lustrous with reddish golden color. Accompanied by both a PCGS tag and an NGC tag with identical grades. We note some marks on the face, otherwise choice. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,220
Lot 754		1911-D $2.50 Indian. MS-60 Plus. The rare date of this short series and a coin that is seldom found in mint state. This one is nice for the grade, with the raised "fin" seen on all original (real) examples of this date. Bright luster and well preserved. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $9,775
Lot 755		1912 $2.50 Indian. NGC graded MS-62. Scattered marks keeping this from the choice category. Estimated Value $200 - 220. View details	Realized $230
Lot 756		1913 $2.50 Indian. NGC graded MS-63. Frosty luster and a choice coin for the date collector. Estimated Value $475 - 500. View details	Realized $414
Lot 757		1913 $2.50 Indian. NGC graded MS-62. Lustrous. Estimated Value $200 - 220. View details	Realized $311
Lot 758		1914 $2.50 Indian. MS-63. A golden orange mint color specimen. The second most difficult date in the series to obtain in choice condition. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 759		1914-D $2.50 Indian. NGC graded MS-62. One shallow scrape on the reverse above the motto. Estimated Value $200 - 220. View details	Realized $368
Lot 760		1914-D $2.50 Indian. AU-50. Estimated Value $150 - 160. View details	Realized $144
Lot 761		1914-D $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-63. Nice and frosty. An ideal example for a choice quality set of Indians. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details	Realized $891
Lot 762		1915 $2.50 Indian. NGC graded MS-63. Mint fresh and choice, with a light copper streak on the eagle's head. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details	Realized $391

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