Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 74

June Long Beach Coin Auction

$1 Indian

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1348		1854 $1 Gold Indian. PCGS graded MS-63. Frosty with lovely golden toning. One of the American classics when it comes to rarity on this short-lived type coin. The Type 2 Indian gold coin has always been in feverish demand the past three or four decades by type and date collectors. Note the overlay of luster spread across the coin, with a choice satiny tint of colors that promote depth between the smooth plain of the fields to the upraised lettering and main devices. A coin displaying a youthfulness that belies the passage of nearly 160 years since this one was struck (PCGS # 7531) . Historic Note: Upon receiving his post to Mint Director in 1853, Colonel James R. Snowden readied plans to modify the gold dollar that James B. Longacre had executed in 1849. To this end, Longacre increased the diameter of the denomination from 13 to 15 millimeters and reduced the thickness proportionately. At the same time, he seized upon the opportunity to redesign both the obverse and reverse devices. The chief engraver altered the gold dollar's resemblance to the double eagle when he utilized his replica of the marble Venus Accroupie from the three dollar gold piece. The wreath of corn, cotton, maple, and tobacco that Longacre would in due course immortalize on the Flying Eagle cent also made the move from the three dollar gold piece to the new gold dollar. Once the Treasury Department agreed to the new design, coinage began on August 19, 1854. Within no time the Mint laid bare the new design's shortcoming: The relief of the obverse motif was too high and Longacre had situated it opposite the highest points of the reverse. This created poor metal flow into the die cavities and even the capable Philadelphia Mint could not generate fully struck examples. Most pieces emerged from the Mint with weak devices and rapidly wore down to illegibility. The barely identifiable survivors that the Mint retrieved from circulation were melted as hastily as they had been designed. After two years of production at Philadelphia and token outputs at the branch mints that extended into 1856, Longacre reworked the denomination and created the Type Three gold dollar. Estimated Value $6,000 - 6,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $7,763
Lot 1349		1854 $1 Gold Indian. NGC graded MS-61. Some light clash marks as struck. Untoned and lustrous. The switch from the Type 1 Liberty series to the Type 2 Indian design came in 1854 when both designs were minted in Philadelphia. The branch mints did not strike the new Indian pieces until 1855 (PCGS # 7531) . Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,553
Lot 1350		1854 NGC graded Unc Details. Improperly cleaned. Well struck with a hint of delicate golden toning (PCGS # 7531) . Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $690
Lot 1351		1855 $1 Gold Indian. NGC graded MS-61. Bright and lustrous. Noticeable die clash marks on both sides with the usual slight bulge from die sinking through STATES. Date stronger than on many, although the upper part of the 8 is weak. A diagonal line crosses through the center of the reverse (PCGS # 7532) . Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,553
Lot 1352		1855 $1 Gold Indian. PCGS graded AU-53. A pleasing untoned example with some traces of luster (PCGS # 7532) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $506
Lot 1353		1855 $1 Gold Indian. PCGS graded AU-50. Nicely toned and lustrous, a Premium Quality example. This Type 2 design lasted from 1854 to 1856 and is one of the more attractive Gold Dollar designs. However, due to the alignment of the high, small Liberty Head against the reverse legend 1 DOLLAR, striking difficulties arose and the design was modified for a second time in 1856-89 (Type 3) (PCGS # 7532) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $483
Lot 1354		1856 $1 Gold Indian. Upright 5. PCGS graded MS-62 PQ. Lovely golden toning. First year in which the Type 3 (large Indian Head) style was used. Pop 23; 47 finer (PCGS # 7541) . Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $776
Lot 1355		1857-C $1 Gold Indian. PCGS graded AU-50. A pleasing example with golden orange toning. We note some obverse clash marks as made. Only 13,280 struck.), the 1857-C falls approximately in the middle of the scale as far as Charlotte Mint Gold Dollars are concerned. When viewed in the wider context of U.S. numismatics, nonetheless, any Uncirculated '57-C must be respected as a rare coin. Add to this the fact that this issue is the premier Type Three Gold Dollar from the fabled Southern branch mint and one can easily see the importance and desirability of the present offering. Typically impressed, both sides are generally bold with a few areas of striking softness here and there (PCGS # 7545) . Estimated Value $1,800 - 1,900. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,530
Lot 1356		1861 $1 Gold Indian. PCGS graded MS-65. CAC Approved. A well struck Gem exhibiting natural shades of olive and golden sunset hues. A minute toning spot on the M is noted. Pop 36; 10 finer (PCGS # 7558) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,910
Lot 1357		1861 $1 Gold Indian. PCGS graded MS-64. CAC Approved. A well struck example exhibiting rich mint bloom colors. Popular Civil War issue (PCGS # 7558) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,875
Lot 1358		1861 $1 Gold Indian. NGC graded MS-64. CAC Approved. Well struck with some clash marks as made. A frosty, attractive specimen (PCGS # 7558) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,121
Lot 1359		1861 $1 Gold Indian. NGC graded MS-63. Light gold tone (PCGS # 7558) . Estimated Value $650 - 700. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $719
Lot 1360		1862 $1 Gold Indian. NGC graded MS-67. Frosty and untoned. A near perfect coin. Outstanding glowing-gold luster across radiant surfaces. Far in advance as the luster goes, so too are the designs: Fully struck in all areas with pinpoint detailing on the Indian head as well as the wreath and all legends. Pop 9; 1 finer in 68 (PCGS # 7560) . Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,300. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,038
Lot 1361		1862 $1 Gold Indian. NGC graded MS-65. Star CAC Approved. A well struck glittering golden example featuring the Type 3, Large "Indian Head" design -- more properly, Liberty with decorative headdress. Leading into the Civil War, which broke out in April 1861, bullion depositors at the Philadelphia Mint asked for and received increased coinage of Gold Dollars and other denominations. This continued into 1862 before local hoarding of coins and bullion virtually dried up the demand for small gold coins. $20 gold pieces continued to be struck, albeit in reduced quantities throughout the war. A handsome Gem Mint State example! Pop 2; 58 finer (PCGS # 7560) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,220
Lot 1362		1862 $1 Gold Indian. PCGS graded MS-64. CAC Approved. Well struck and glittering with luster. Popular Civil War issue that is on the cusp of being a Gem BU (PCGS # 7560) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,610
Lot 1363		1862 $1 Gold Indian. PCGS graded MS-63. Lovely golden toning (PCGS # 7560) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $920
Lot 1364		1862 $1 Gold Indian. PCGS graded MS-62 CAC Approved. Delicate olive and gold color toning (PCGS # 7560) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $863
Lot 1365		1862 $1 Gold Indian. PCGS graded MS-62. Frosty and lightly toned (PCGS # 7560) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $604
Lot 1366		1874 $1 Gold Indian. PCGS graded MS-64. CAC Approved. Housed in an Old Green Holder. A well struck two tone beauty (PCGS # 7575) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,380
Lot 1367		1874 $1 Gold Indian. PCGS graded MS-63. A flashy and very choice example. Typical for the 1874-dated Gold Dollars, the word LIBERTY on the headband is faint. It is believed this is due to die lapping at the mint to remove clash marks, which weakened the letters. Usually only a few show. A frosty Type-Set worthy example representing the Type 3 design of 1856-89 (PCGS # 7575) . Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $661
Lot 1368		1886 $1 Gold Indian. PCGS graded MS-65. A well struck gem, replete with glittering golden sunset colors. Only 5,000 minted (PCGS # 7587) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,840
Lot 1369		1887 $1 Gold Indian. PCGS graded MS-64. Well struck. A golden beauty. Only 7,500 made (PCGS # 7588) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $978
Lot 1370		A 4-piece lot of U.S. Gold Dollars. Consists of: 1849 Open Wreath, 1852, 1853 and 1857. Coins grade VF-EF, some with scratches. Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value $500 - 550. The Arden Collection. View details	Realized $604