Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 74

June Long Beach Coin Auction

Washington Pieces

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 128		(1800) Washington Uniface Funeral Medal in Gold Baker-169 Rarity-7- AU50. Lustrous bright yellow gold, the highpoints polished ever so lightly. A hole was drilled throug the top (from back to front) obliterating nearly all of the E in THE, most likely at the time of acquisition to facilitate suspension as a badge or necklace. There are no contact marks and the strike is well balanced and sharp, but the planchet is a bit wavy (though never seriously bent or creased). A beautiful and extremely rare example of a funeral badge worn to honor our first President at parades and other commemorations held around the country following Washington's death in December of 1799. These were made by Boston goldsmith and jeweler Eben Moulton as a "ladies medal" and some were made into custom pieces of jewelry by adding bezels and other features. About a dozen are known to have survived, and many of those are held in museums or other permanent collections housed in private institutions. A rare opportunity to acquire a significant and very attractive piece of early American History. Oval-shaped, 24.9 by 29.3 millimeters, weight 30.1 grains. Comes with a PCGS insert as Genuine, Ex Jewelry (PCGS #20480812). Estimated Value $8,000-UP. Ex Stack's Bowers Americana Sale 1/2012:6218. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $17,825
Lot 129		(1789) Washington Inaugural Button, Eagle & Star Type, Albert WI-12C F-VF. Glossy dark olive and steel brown. The surfaces are covered with uniform light roughness but there are no marks or traces of verdigris. The designs are clear and the original shank for mounting on clothing is intact. Probably recovered from soil, as are most of the known examples. Another important piece of early American history, although we can find no documentation proving these were actually worn during the inaugural celebrations for President Washington. Diameter 34.5 millimeters, weight 102.6 grains. Estimated Value $1,500-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 130		1783 Washington Triumpho Breen-1184 EF40. Choice glossy medium brown and light chocolate. Very nice for the grade. The only marks, and they are mint made, are tiny planchet chips from the ear to the eye. Otherwise this piece is flawless. MDS with the usual die rust, swelling, and strong cracks. Struck very slightly off center to K-5. Listed on page 79 in the "Redbook." Weight 127.3 grains. Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex Jack Beymer. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $403
Lot 131		1783 Washington Triumpho Breen-1184 F15. Sharpness near VF30 but covered with uniform fine granularity under rather glossy olive brown and steel toning. No marks or verdigris, and the eye appeal is nice in spite of the microscopic roughness. Later die state with the usual die crack and swelling on the reverse. Listed on page 79 in the "Redbook." Weight 114.5 grains. Estimated Value $300-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 132		1783 Washington UNITY Cent Breen-1188 PCGS graded AU50, CAC Approved. Choice glossy light chocolate brown fading to darker chocolate brown in the protected areas. The only marks are some of the usual pre-striking planchet striations (added purposely to simulate wear, thereby stimulating acceptance and circulation) near the rims. Otherwise essentially flawless with only light wear and great eye appeal for the grade. Comes with a certification signed by Walter Breen. Listed on page 80 in the "Redbook." Estimated Value $300-UP. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $437
Lot 133		1783 Washington Small Military Bust Breen-1201 VF35. Engrailed Edge. Attractive glossy chocolate brown. Smooth and nearly void of marks, just lightly worn. Listed on page 79 in the "Redbook." Weight 111.8 grains. Estimated Value $250-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 134		1783 Washington Small Military Bust Breen-1202 VF30. Plain Edge. Sharpness near EF40 but there is an old abrasion on the rim at the top of the reverse and a couple minor scratches in the field before the chins of the seated figure. Otherwise this piece is quite nice. Glossy chocolate brown delicately woodgrained with some lighter brown toning on the reverse. Struck with a plain edge. Listed on page 79 in the "Redbook." Weight 115.5 grains. Estimated Value $150-UP. Ex Paramount International Coin Company NASC auction 2/1969:1916. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 135		1783 Washington Large Military Bust Breen-1203 NGC graded AU53 Brown. Choice medium chocolate brown. Smooth and attractive, free of any notable defects. Listed on page 79 in the "Redbook." Estimated Value $300-UP. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $368
Lot 136		1783 Washington Large Military Bust Breen-1203 VF20. Glossy dark olive and steel. The only marks on an otherwise smooth planchet are a small pit on the outstretched hand holding the olive branch and another on the rim at K-5 on the reverse. Listed on page 79 in the "Redbook." Weight 106.4 grains. Estimated Value $180-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $144
Lot 137		1783 Washington Large Military Bust Breen-1203 PCGS Genuine, VF Details, Rim Damage. Glossy medium chocolate and steel. Smooth and attractive, but there are a few dull rim nicks at K-9 on the reverse. Our grade is VF20 sharpness net F15. Struck with the dies aligned head-to-head rather than the normal head-to-foot orientation. Listed on page 79 in the "Redbook." Estimated Value $100-UP. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $86
Lot 138		(1815-20) Washington Double Head Cent Breen-1204 PCGS graded XF45. Choice glossy medium chocolate brown, the "ONE CENT" side a couple shades lighter than the other side. A premium example for the grade, nicely struck and free of any notable defects. Listed on page 80 in the "Redbook." Estimated Value $200-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $334
Lot 139		1791 Washington Large Eagle Cent with Lettered Edge Breen-1206 NGC graded MS64 Brown. Very attractive glossy chocolate brown with subtle overtones of light bluish steel in the fields and protected areas. Very sharply struck with hard, slightly reflective fields on both sides. Close to gem status if not for microscopic hairlines in the fields. Still a great example of this popular Washington Cent. Listed on page 81 in the "Redbook." Estimated Value $1,500-UP. The NGC label indicates this piece is from the S. M. Damon collection The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,645
Lot 140		1791 Washington Large Eagle Cent with Lettered Edge Breen-1206 PCGS graded AU55. Attractive glossy medium chocolate brown and steel with underlying mint frost in protected areas. There are a few light contact marks visible with the aid of a glass, including a few hairline scratches at the bust tip. Listed on page 81 in the "Redbook." Estimated Value $600-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 141		1791 Washington Large Eagle Cent with Lettered Edge Breen-1206 VG10. Glossy chocolate brown and steel. Smooth and attractive, just heavily worn. The only mark is a large, dull nick at the top of the shield on the eagle's breast. The first 1 in the date is weak but the remainder is clear and the legends are complete. Listed on page 81 in the "Redbook." Weight 193.2 grains. Estimated Value $150-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $196
Lot 142		1791 Washington Small Eagle Cent Breen-1217 NGC graded AU58 Brown, CAC Approved. Glossy dark steel brown and chocolate. Smooth with only trivial contact marks and light wear on the highpoints. An attractive, problem-free piece. Listed on page 81 in the "Redbook." Estimated Value $650-UP. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 143		1791 Washington Small Eagle Cent Breen-1217 PCGS graded AU50. Glossy dark chocolate brown and steel. No marks or other defects, just light wear on the devices. Comes with a certification signed by Walter Breen. Listed on page 81 in the "Redbook." Estimated Value $400-UP. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $748
Lot 144		1793/2 Washington Ship Halfpenny with Lettered Edge Breen-1225 PCGS graded XF45. Glossy chocolate brown with frosty lighter brown and tan toning in protected areas. No defects, just light wear on the devices. MDS with the usual swelling on the reverse, but traces of the 3 over 2 overdate feature remain clearly visible. An attractive example of this popular issue. Listed on page 83 in the "Redbook." Estimated Value $400-UP. Ex Bowers & Merena 3/13/2003:243. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $483
Lot 145		1793/2 Washington Ship Halfpenny with Lettered Edge Breen-1225 PCGS graded XF45. Frosty light olive and darker steel with hints of lighter brassy golden tan in protected areas on both sides. No notable marks. MDS with the usual obvious swelling on the reverse. Traces of the 3 over 2 overdate feature are still visible at the bottom of the 3. Comes with a certification signed by Walter Breen. Listed on page 83 in the "Redbook." Estimated Value $300-UP. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $483
Lot 146		1793/2 Washington Ship Halfpenny with Lettered Edge Breen-1225 PCGS graded XF40. Slightly glossy steel brown and chocolate. Smooth surfaces free of any notable marks, just light, even wear. MDS. The usual swelling shows on the reverse and traces of the 3 over 2 overdate remain visible. Listed on page 83 in the "Redbook." Estimated Value $300-UP. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $391
Lot 147		(1795) Washington Liberty and Security Penny with Lettered Edge Breen-1254 VF25+. Very attractive glossy chocolate brown and steel with lighter brown toning on the highpoints. The only marks are a few small dimples hidden inside the top of the shield. The edge lettering, AN ASYLUM FOR THE OPPRESS'D OF ALL NATIONS," is complete and strong. Listed on page 84 in the "Redbook." Weight 302.4 grains. Estimated Value $200-UP. Ex 2003 C-4 Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 11/8/2003:666 (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 148		1795 Washington Liberty and Security Halfpenny with Lettered Edge Breen-1260 EF45. Choice glossy medium chocolate brown with mint frost in protected areas. The fields are hard and slightly reflective giving this piece excellent eye appeal. There is very little wear on this piece and you could easily justify a slightly higher grade. The only marks are a couple tiny ticks inside the shield and a fine hairline on the eagle's right wing, none significant. The head of Washington and the areas opposite the portrait on the reverse are softly struck, as usual on this type, but everything else is sharp. Listed on pages 83-4 in the "Redbook." Weight 119.1 grains. Estimated Value $150-UP. Ex American Numismatic Rarities 12/6/2005:101 (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $437
Lot 149		1795 Washington Grate Halfpenny with Small Coat Buttons Breen-1270 AU50. Frosty medium chocolate brown and steel with lighter brown tones in protected areas. No notable defects, only very light wear on the highest points of the designs. Sharply struck except for the usual minor weakness at OND in LONDON, which is opposite the highest point of Washington's head. The edge is diagonally reeded. Listed on page 83 in the "Redbook." Weight 142.3 grains. Estimated Value $200-UP. Ex American Numismatic Rarities 12/6/2005:105 (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $483
Lot 150		1795 Washington Grate Halfpenny with Large Coat Buttons Breen-1271 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Lustrous steel brown and light olive with traces of faded mint color remaining on both sides. Very well struck, far better than most of this issue. LONDON is fully impressed and the remaining devices are perfectly detailed. The only marks are a few tiny ticks in the field before the portrait. A premium example in every respect. The edge is diagonally reeded. Listed on page 83 in the "Redbook. PCGS population 22; 5 in 65BN. Estimated Value $400-UP. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $891
Lot 151		1795 Washington Grate Halfpenny with Large Coat Buttons Breen-1271 NGC graded MS62 Brown, CAC Approved. Frosty dark steel brown and chocolate with lighter reddish steel brown faded down from mint color in protected areas. No notable defects. Nicely struck, although there is minor weakness at DON in LONDON, as usual. The edge is diagonally reeded. Listed on page 83 in the "Redbook." Estimated Value $400-UP. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $633
Lot 152		1795 Washington Grate Halfpenny with Large Coat Buttons Breen-1271 MS60. Frosty olive brown and chocolate with traces of faded mint color remaining on both sides, especially on the reverse. Nicely struck. The hair details at the top of Washington's head are well defined and LONDON is strong. Very nice for the grade. The edge is diagonally reeded. Listed on page 83 in the "Redbook." Weight 140.7 grains. Estimated Value $350-UP. Ex Tom Rinaldo. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 153		(1792-5) Washington Success Token, Small Size with Plain Edge Breen-1290 EF40. Struck in brass, then silvered. Glossy golden tan and brown with generous traces of frosty silver gray in protected areas. The only marks are a tiny planchet fissure from the rim to the back of the head, as struck, and a tiny rim nick at the T in WASHINGTON. Well centered on the planchet and nicely struck except for the usual weakness in the center of the reverse. An attractive example of this Washington issue. Listed on page 84 in the "Redbook." Weight 29.8 grains. Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex Tom Rinaldo. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $518
Lot 154		(1792-5) Washington Success Token, Large Size with Reeded Edge Breen-1282. Struck in Brass. Glossy light olive and golden tan. Frosty luster shows in protected areas, especially on the reverse. Just a touch of rub on the highest points from mint state. The only marks are a thin, faint planchet crack from the rim through the O in GEORGE and in the opposing place between the last two S's in SUCCESS (as struck), plus a tiny rim nick at K-11 on the obverse. Sharply struck and properly centered on the planchet. Listed on page 84 in the "Redbook." Weight 64.3 grains. Estimated Value $750-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $920
Lot 155		(1792-5) Washington Success Token, Large Size with Plain Edge Breen-1287 PCGS graded XF45, CAC Approved. Struck in Brass. Variety with what Breen calls a "Bob Hope Nose." Glossy golden tan with traces of frosty luster showing in protected areas. The only notable mark is a spot of lighter toning near the rim under the portrait. The always-present die crack across the top of the obverse is strong. Very nice for the grade. Comes with a certification signed by Walter Breen, and he says this piece has "choice surfaces." Listed on page 84 in the "Redbook." Estimated Value $400-UP. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $690
Lot 156		(1795) Washington North Wales Halfpenny with Plain Edge Breen-1294 NGC graded XF40. Glossy chocolate brown, lighter on the highpoints and darker in protected areas. No defects and very little wear for the grade. The strike is nice for the type, but it is always weak on the harp where it opposes the head and competes for planchet metal. Nicely centered on a defect-free planchet. A very nice example of this tough Washington halfpenny, fully comparable to the plate coin in the 2013 edition of the "Redbook," page 84. Estimated Value $350-UP. Ex 2003 C-4 Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 11/8/2003:661 (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $552