Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 70

The September 2-5, 2012

So-Called Dollars and Medals (The Hoffman Collection)

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1178		1893 Machinery Hall Medal, Pressed Wood. Eglit-149, 91mm. Made of pressed Black Walnut, this unusual medal features Machinery Hall. There a number of different pressed wood medals that were issued during the exposition for various buildings and exhibitors. This very high relief medal has no flaws--no rub, friction, chips, cracks, stains, contact marks or discoloration like most others. And the wood is light, with slight reddish hue and strong grain, which gives this high relief medal even more dimension. Overall, it is an exceptional medal. If graded like other medals, it would be MS67 or better. Estimated Value $50-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $127
Lot 1179		1893 Memento of the World's Fair Medal, Eglit-105. MS-63 Deep Mirror Prooflike. White metal, 59mm. Obverse of elder Columbus bust 1/4 to left in center, Memento of the World's Fair, Chicago 1893 at edge. Reverse is highly detailed, intricate scene of Civilization and Genii above Native American Indians. This medal was designed by Pagliaghi, engraved by Capuccio, and struck by Stefano Johnson in Milan, Italy. It one of the most artistic of the Columbian Expo medals. This medal is encased in a custom acryllic holder, with attribution engraved into holder. Estimated Value $200-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $414
Lot 1180		1893 Memento of the World's Fair Medal, Eglit-105. MS-64 Brown. Bronze,59mm. This medal as previous, but struck in bronze. This medal is dark brown, with a couple of very minor carbon spots. It is also housed in a custom acryllic holder. It was previously graded by NGC and the old grading label as been placed in this holder. This is not an NGC certified medal. Estimated Value $200-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $253
Lot 1181		1893 New York State Gettysburg Veteran's Commemoration Medal. NGC Uncirculated Details. 44mm, bronze. Issued for the dedication of the state monuments at Gettysburg. The obverse has the Arms of New York. The reverse has the New York monument between dates 1863 and 1893. The medal was originally suspended from a rectangular Gettysburg Veteran badge and red, white and blue ribbon that were mounted to the top edge of the medal. The accruements are long gone and judging from it near flawless surfaces this medal was never worn. Small indentations from the clamp mount are found at 12 o'clock. Estimated Value $75-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $69
Lot 1182		1893 Ohio Building/Illinois Building Eglit-16. HK-217 Obverse. NGC graded MS-60. Aluminum, 35mm. Ohio building central to obverse and Illinois building is central to reverse. Obverse die is shared with So-Called Dollar HK-217. Estimated Value $75-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $132
Lot 1183		1893 Presidents of the United States Medal. Eglit-34. NGC graded MS-63 Deep Mirror Prooflike. Aluminum, 30mm. Frosted white cameo in contast to deeply mirrored fields give this piece tremendous eye appeal. This is a very rare medal, but higher grade and problem free examples certainly are. Aluminum metals like this are prone to easily receiving contact marks, bending, and corroding. This is medal avoided that making it rarer than most for its state of preservation. Estimated Value $60-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $299
Lot 1184		1893 Queen Isabella - Santa Maria. Eglit-33. NGC graded MS-64. Aluminum, 31mm, holed at 12 o'clock. Queen Isabella bust facing on obverse, Santa Maria, exposition buildings and two globes on reverse. Produced in a relative soft metal, these usually have a lot of hairlines, abrasions, contact marks or--in many cases--is bent. The medal offered here has a few insignificant contact marks that are obscured by its brilliant color and vibrant luster. Although not the finest graded, it is certainly a condition rarity. Estimated Value $65-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $86
Lot 1185		1893 Souvenir of France, Columbian Expo Plaque, Eglit-109. MS-63. Bronze, 97 x 69mm. Souvenir of the World's Columbian Exposition cast bronze by prolific medallist O. Roty. Housed in custom acryllic case with attributionn engraved into holder. Estimated Value $100-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $174
Lot 1186		1893 Washington & Columbus, Italian Medal, Eglit-102A, white metal, 91mm. MS-61. Obverse has facing busts of Columbus and Washington on medallions in front of American eagle. Reverse has draped female figure standing with view of exposition grounds under cross and rays. This medal was engraved by C. Orsini and O.B. Millefiori and struck in Rome, Italy. It is housed in a custom acryllic holder and was previously graded by NGC. The old NGC label is enclosed in holder. Not currently residing in an NGC holder, it is treated as an uncertified medal. However, NGC's old grade still stands. Estimated Value $300-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $437
Lot 1187		1893 World's Columbian Exposition, Administration Building - Columbus Landing Scene. Eglit-54. NGC graded MS-63. Bronze. 50mm. Administration Building at center with legend in raised band at edge. High relief depiction of Columbus landing scene. Attractive brown color with lighter red brown areas around Administration Building. Estimated Value $125-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $161
Lot 1188		1893 World's Columbian Exposition, Memento of The World's Fair. Eglit-105. NGC Uncirculated Details, improperly cleaned. White metal, 59mm. Obverse: Columbus bust 1/4 to left, legend Memento of the World's Fair, Chicago 1893. Reverse: Floating figure of "Civilization" surrounded by Genii above Indians with American shoreline in background. Estimated Value $75-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $92
Lot 1189		1893 World's Columbian Expostion, Memento of the World's Fair Medal. Eglit-105. NGC graded MS-65. Bronze, 59mm. Designed by Pagliaghi, engraved by Capuccio and struck in Milan, Italy. Columbus bust on obverse and figure of "Civilization" surrounded by Genii floating above Indians with American shoreline in background. This is an superb example of this milk chocolate brown, high relief medal. Estimated Value $125-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $276
Lot 1190		1895 Cotton States & International Exposition. Atlanta, GA. NGC graded MS-62. Silver-plated, 51mm. Obverse: Bird's-Eye View of Cotton States and International Exposition Atlanta - GA. above view of exposition grounds. Reverse: Phoenix and flames center, Resurgens above all with in legends on raised band at rim. Blue-gray toning with silver highlights. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 1191		1896 Bryan Dollar. Zerbe-60. Mint State 62. White metal, 90.8mm. A surprising well preserved example. Most of surface is light gray and silver colored, with areas of mottled dark gray oxidation. Estimated Value $90-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $219
Lot 1192		1896 Bryan So-Called Dollar, Uniface. HK-781. S-7. NGC graded MS-63. Silver. A comparative dollar manufactured in comment to the 1896 presidential campaign and silver contraversy. Produced by the Gorham Manufacturing Company, Silversmiths. A very rare piece with gray toning with golden highlights. Estimated Value $400-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $437
Lot 1193		1896 Bryan So-Called Dollar. Wagon Wheel Reverse. HK-780, S-63. NGC graded MS-63. Silver. Made by the Gorham Manufacturing Company. Silversmiths. An attractive and rare piece with mottled gray toning. Estimated Value $400-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $460
Lot 1194		1897 Philadelphia Washington Monument Unveiling, Baker S-324A. White metal, 76mm. By Peter L. Krider. Struck by August Frank & CO. Obverse: The Washington equestrian statue in Fairmount Park. Reverve: Society of the Cincinnati emblem. A sought after and seldom seen Washington medal. Housed in the case of issue. Unc condition . Estimated Value $200-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $483
Lot 1195		1898 Trans-Mississippi Exposition SC$1. HK-281. PCGS Genuine. Silver, 34mm. The Official Medal was struck at the U.S. Mint Exhibit on the exposition grounds. Brilliant white and uncirculated with frosty raised devices and hairlines from cleaning . Estimated Value $200-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $173
Lot 1196		1901 Pan-American Exposition SC$1 HK-289. PCGS graded MS-64. Brass. The Official Medal for the exposition. This was struck at the U.S. Mint exhibit on the grounds of the exposition. Signed by sculptor, G.T. Brewster. Obverse: Indian standing, American eagle behind. Reverse: Map of Western Hemisphere. Brilliant luster. Conservatively graded. Estimated Value $150-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $276
Lot 1197		1906 Pike's Peak Centennial, Southwest Expedition Medal, SC$1 HK-335. PCGS graded MS-65 Mint State issue has oxidized gray finish. This example is brilliant silver, with prooflike surfaces under toning. Silver. 34 mm. An exceptional example of this medal that marks the centennial of Zebulon Pike's Southwest Expedition, and the discovery of the mountain that now bears his name. The obverse displays the bust of Pike, and the reverse depicts Pike's Peak. Designed by C.E. Barber and struck at Philadelphia Mint. Brilliant surfaces prooflike surfaces under deep blue, gray and gold toning and visibly frosty devices. Only 250 proofs are known to have been struck, and it is believed that there are less than 75 surviving specimens. NGC census shows four graded Proof-65 and one Proof-65 Cameo with none finer. Estimated Value $600-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $437
Lot 1198		1906 Pike's Peak Centennial, Southwest Expedition Medal, SC$1 HK-335. PCGS graded Proof 66Finest known certified example. Silver. 34 mm. A exceptional example of this medal that marks the centennial of Zebulon Pike's Southwest Expedition, and the discovery of the mountain that now bears his name. Designed by C.E. Barber and struck at Philadelphia Mint. Brilliant surfaces with deeply mirrored fields, and frosty devices. Light smokey toning at lower edge on obverse and reverse. Only 250 proofs are known to have been struck, and it is believed that there are less than 75 surviving specimens. NGC census shows 31 graded, with Proof-65 Cameo being the finest. Estimated Value $650-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $578
Lot 1199		1907 Jamestown Tercentennial Official Medal. SC$1 HK-347. PCGS graded MS-64. The Official medal for the exhibition. Struck at the U.S. Mint Exhibit at the exposition. Obverse: Pocahontas facing left. Reverse: Sailing ships from Captain John Smith's expedition in center. Bright brassy color with a few minor spots. Estimated Value $225-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 1200		1909 SC$1 HK-371 Rarity 7. NGC graded MS-65. Hendrik Hudson Daalder. Hudson-Fulton Celebration struck in gold. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,006
Lot 1201		1909 Hudson-Fulton Celebration, ANS Medal. NGC graded MS-64. Aluminum. 51mm. Produced by Whitehead and Hoag and issued by the American Numismatic Society for the Hudson-Fulton Celebration. Estimated Value $75-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $161
Lot 1202		1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition, California - Expo State. SC$1. HK-414. NGC graded MS-62. Brass, 35mm. Brown/olive brass surfaces with areas of reddish oxidation. Estimated Value $50-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $127
Lot 1203		1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition, Four Portaits SC$1. HK-420. Mint State 63. Silver plated, antiqued, 34mm. Bust of Pres. Woodrow Wilson, Theodore Roosevelt, Col. George W. Goethals, and Count F. De Lesseps. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $178
Lot 1204		1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition, Official Medal. SC$1 HK-399. PCGS graded EF-40. Silver. The Official Medal for the exposition. It was struck at the U.S. Mint Exhibit at the exposition. Obverse: Mercury opening Panama Canal locks as vessel, Argo, the symbol of navigation, passes. Signature of sculptor, Robert Aitken at lower right edge. Reverse: Two female figures representing two hemispheres Two females, representing the two hemispheres holding cornicopias. Conservatively graded. Estimated Value $80-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $127
Lot 1205		1933 Andrew Jackson Inauguration Medal. Julian PF-33 Silver. NGC PF-65. NGC graded Proof 65. 19mm. Obverse: Bust of Jackson head left. Reverse: And. Jackson Inaugurated President around U.S. Second Term Mar IV 1833 in center. Mirrored fields and frosted portraited with spot of toning on point of bust. Engraved by A. Paquet and struck at the Philadelphia Mint. Estimated Value $175-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $633
Lot 1206		1933 Colorado Century of Progress SC$1 HK-870. PCGS graded AU-58 Conservatively graded as AU-58, our grade is MS-62 to MS63. Silver. This ounce medal was produced to raise approximately $60,000 in funds needed to ensure the State of Colorado would have an exhibit at the Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago, IL. Several different types of this medal were produced, this being the most attractive of them. This is a brilliant white example with typically heavy die polish lines. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $207
Lot 1207		1933 Pedley-Ryan Type IV SC$1. HK-825. PCGS graded MS-61. Silver. 27.8 grams. Pedley-Ryan was an investment company in Denver, Colorado. Pedley-Ryan "dollars" were produced to encourage investment and speculation in silver. The company produced several types of these flat, rimless, plain-edge silver disks with stamped incuse design. Only about a 1,000 pieces of all types are believed to have been sold. This is the most common of the incuse design types, but only 500 of this variety were reportedly produced. This piece is conservatively graded. Estimated Value $125-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $150
Lot 1208		1937 C.D. Peacock Centennial, Eglit-439 Brass, 32mm. NGC graded MS-65. Struck long after the exposition, this medal was included by Eglit because it has the Ferris Wheel on the reverse. Bust of Elijah and C.D. Peacock on obverse. World's Columbian Exposition Ferris Wheel on reverse. The reverse also holds a small pieces of steel that was removed from the door of the Peacock Vault, which survived the Chicago Fire of 1871. Estimated Value $60-UP. The Hoffman Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $116
Lot 1209		The Dr. Charles Ruby Collection of Medals, So-Called Dollars, ANA Badges, and Other Ribbons. A very interesting lot. Estimated Value $500-UP. The Dr. Charles Ruby Collection. View details	Realized $1,323

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