Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 78

January Pre-Long Beach Sale 17.5% BP

World Crowns and Minors

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 3288		Great Britain. Collection of 36 High Grade Halfpennies: 1737, 1770, 1771, 1853, 1854, 1872, 1898, 1900, 1901, 1903, 1905, 1910, 1911 (2 pieces), 1912, 1920, 1924, 1931, 1932, 1934, 1937 (2 pieces), 1938, 1943 (3 pieces), 1944, 1945 (2 pieces), 1949, 1951 Proof, 1952 (2 pieces), 1953, 1955, 1964. Lot of 36 coins. Generally Almost Uncirculated to Uncirculated. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,700. View details	Realized $2,468
Lot 3289		Great Britain. Collection of 23 High Grade Farthings and Fractional Farthings: Farthings:1826 Bronzed Proof, 1837, 1839, 1853 raised Worldwide (3 pieces), 1862, 1893 NGC MS64; 1896, 1903, 1905, 1913, 1915, 1923, 1924 (2 pieces), 1925, 1931, 1933, 1948, 1951 Proof; Half Farthing: 1828; Third Farthings: 1902, 1913. Lot of 23 coins. Generally Uncirculated with varying degrees of mint red. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500. View details	Realized $1,528
Lot 3290		Greece. Drachma, 1873-A. KM-38. George I. Lightly toned and lustrous. NGC graded AU-58. WINGS Approved. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $353
Lot 3291		Greece. 5 Drachmai, 1876-A. Dav-117; KM-46. George I. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $153
Lot 3292		Greece. Miscellaneous Lot, 1868 to 1960. Lot includes: 5 Drachmai, 1875; 1 Drachmai's: 1868, 1873, 1883, 1910. Plus assortment of minors with some modern silver. Careful examination recommended. Sold as is, no returns. Lot of 39 coins. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details	Realized $705
Lot 3293		Guatemala. 8 Reales, 1821-NG M. KM-69; Eliz-82. Ferdinand VII. Toned. NGC graded EF-40. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $188
Lot 3294		Guernsey and Jersey. Group of uncirculated copper and bronze coins: Jersey. 1/13 Shilling, 1851; 1/12 Shilling: 1877, 1894, 1913 (2 pieces), 1923 (spade shaped shield), 1923 (revised shield), 1926, 1931, 1935; 1/24 Shilling: 1894, 1911, 1913, 1933. Guernsey: 8 Doubles: 1858, 1914, 1918, 1920 (2 pieces); 4 Doubles: 1920; 2 Doubles: 1885, 1918; 1 Double: 1889, 1899. *Uncirculated coinage from the small island states of Jersey and Guernsey is truly rare, and high grade accumulations such as this are seldom seen. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details	Realized $911
Lot 3295		Hong Kong. 20 Cents, 1874-H. KM-7. Victoria. Lovely original olive green and tan toning. NGC graded MS-64. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,344
Lot 3296		Hong Kong. 5 Dollars (5 Ounce) Silver Bar, ND. KM-X#B13. 160.9 grams. Countermark. Without "Five Dollars". Victoria. Struck in the 1970's. Hong Kong - Shanghai Specie Office. Lustrous. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $588
Lot 3297		Iceland. Commemorative Set: 2, 5 and 10 Kronur, 1930. Dav-130,131; KM-X#M1-M3. For the millenary of the Iceland Parliament. In plastic holder. Lightly cleaned. Lot of 3 coins. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $411
Lot 3298		India. One Pice, ½ and 2 Annas, 1950. KM-1.2, 2.1, 4.1. Lot of 3 coins. All, Brilliant Proof. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $376
Lot 3299		India - British India. ½ Rupee, 1862 (R&M). KM-472. Type B/2. Victoria. Brilliant mint luster. NGC graded MS-63. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $376
Lot 3300		India - British India. Rupee, 1862 (b). KM-473.1. T-B/II 2/0. Victoria. PCGS graded MS-62. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $259
Lot 3301		India - British India. Rupee, 1900-C. KM-492. Victoria. Toned. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $188
Lot 3302		India - British India. 4 Annas, 1919 (C). KM-519. George V. Restrike. NGC graded Proof 65. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $940
Lot 3303		India - British India. 4 Annas, 1920 (C). KM-519. George V. Restrike. NGC graded Proof 63. Estimated Value $500 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,116
Lot 3304		India - Mysore. Pair of small Gold Fanam's: Circa 1800. Lot of 2 coins. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details	Realized $76
Lot 3305		Ireland. Miscellaneous Lot: Lot includes Gun Money: Halfcrown's 1689 and 1690; Shilling, 1690 and Sixpence, 1689. Plus 1700 copper's (4 pieces). Careful examination recommended. Sold as is, no returns. Lot of 8 coins. Poor to Very Fine. Estimated Value $175 - 225. View details	Realized $341
Lot 3306		Ireland. Pair of Certified Proofs: Halfpenny, 1928 and Halfcrown, 1928. KM-2, 8. Lot of 2 coins. NGC graded Halfpenny, Proof 62 Brown, and Halfcrown NGC graded Proof 63. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $235
Lot 3307		1997? Theodor Herzl Bronze Medal by Dora de Pedery Hunt, Hand Signed on Reverse. Impressive cast medal by one of the 20th century's greatest medalists, hand signed on the reverse. Stamped on reverse: FIRST ZIONIST CONGRESS BASEL 1897. As made. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $341
Lot 3308		Israel. Palestine Mandate, 1935-1951 Cafe Werner Tokens in Bronze, 6-Piece Set. Haffner MT-6. 20 Mils and 5 agorot EF, 10-20-30-40-50 Mils in VF. Issued by Zvi Werner who arrived in Haifa from Vienna and opened Café Werner on Herzl Street in 1935. The tokens were imported by Zvi Werner blank and the inscriptions have been impressed on the tokens in Haifa. Were in circulation until the café was closed in 1951, when the owner passed away. It is believed that the tokens were used by the waiters for calculations and at times of shortage of coins there were used as currency. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details	Realized $341
Lot 3309		Israel. Bar Kochba, Lot of 2 State Medals, 1960. Both medals 59 mm. Silver medal is 113 grams, 935 fine. 2,999 minted. Commemorates the extraordinary archaeological find of a bundle of papyrus containing the writings of Bar Kochba, leader of the Second Revolt against the Romans 132-5 CE. Faint wipe marks on bronze medal. Almost Uncirculated to Uncirculated. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details	Realized $112
Lot 3310		Israel. 5 Lirot, 1963. KM-39. Seafaring. Attractively toned. NGC graded Proof 66. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $376
Lot 3311		Israel. Exchange National Bank of Chicago, Official Silver Medal, 1972. Not sold to the Public. 59 mm. 115 grams. 935 silver. Rare only 505 made. Design of American flag above a menorah. Issued for the exclusive use of the Exchange National Bank of Chicago. Rarely offered for sale. Uncirculated. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $165
Lot 3312		Israel. Joint Israel Appeal (Jerusalem), Official Award Silver Medal, 1976. 59 mm. 115 grams. 935 fine. While the Israel Government Coins & Medals Corp. catalog lists a 59 mm medal in bronze, weighing 98 grams, there is no listing for silver. Bust this medal is marked on the edge Silver 935 and it weights 115 grams. Unlisted and undoubtedly rare. Uncirculated. Estimated Value $175 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3313		Israel. Iraqi-Jewish Traditional Cultural Center, Offical Award Silver Medal, 1976. Not Sold to the Public. 59 mm. 116 grams. 935 fine. 1,000 minted. Cultural Center in Or-Yehuda for the 123,000 Jews who emigrated from Iraq. Rarely offered for sale. About Uncirculated. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $118
Lot 3314		Israel. Iraqi-Jewish Traditional Cultural Center, Offical Award Silver Medal, 1976. Not Sold to the Public. 59 mm. 116 grams. 935 fine. 1,000 minted. Cultural Center in Or-Yehuda for the 123,000 Jews who emigrated from Iraq. Rarely offered for sale. About Uncirculated. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $94
Lot 3315		Israel. Let My People Go, Lot of Three Medals: Official Award Silver Medal plus 2 Private Medals, 1976. 59 mm. Official medal is 117 grams, 935 fine, 1,132 minted (86 melted). Private medals are bronze and silver-plated bronze. Official medal was issued for the second World Convention of Jewish Communities for Soviet Jewry, held in Brussels. Almost Uncirculated to Uncirculated. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details	Realized $100
Lot 3316		Israel. Oil Refineries, Official Award Silver Medal, 1978. 59 mm. 115 grams, 935 fine. 1,654 minted and 229 melted. The foundations for the Haifa Refineries were laid by the Anglo-Iranian Oil Corporation in 1938 and was transferred to the Israel Government in 1959. The refinery and storage tanks are pictured, along with the Biblical verse "Purified seven times (Psalms 12:7)." Very scarce. Uncirculated. Estimated Value $150 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $141
Lot 3317		Israel. International Numismatic Congress, Official Silver Medal, 1987. Not Sold to the Public. 65 mm. 155 grams 999 fine. 1,000 minted. Celebrates the 36th General Assembly of the IAPN (International Association of Professional Numismatists) which took place in Haifa and Jerusalem. Features stone candelabra found in Tiberias in a 2nd century synagogue. Rarely offered for sale. Uncirculated. Estimated Value $150 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $223
Lot 3318		Israel. Freedom, State Silver Medal, 1995. 59 mm. 175 grams 925 fine. Maximum authorized mintage of 599. An impressive art medal with extremely high relief. Features the Liberation Monument by American sculptor Nathan Rapoport, which stands in Liberty Park in New Jersey. Honors the spirit, dedication and compassion of the American Servicemen who liberated oppressed of the Holocaust. On the reverse, "Freedom" is inscribed in English, Hebrew, French, Russian, Polish, Yiddish and English. Uncirculated. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $294
Lot 3319		Israel. Certified Public Accountants, State Silver Medal, 2001. 59 mm. 110 grams 9999 fine. Rare, very low serial number --85 -- on edge. 70th anniversary commemorative, with Biblical verse. "Seeking wisdom and accounting (Eccl.25:7)." About Uncirculated. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $88
Lot 3320		Israel, Undated (1977?) Pattern Overstrike by Adam Cool? for the American Israel Numismatic Association. An attempt to overstrike 35mm Judaea Capta/Israel Liberata sterling silver medal with 10th Anniversary logo of the American Israel Numismatic Association. It was not successful and it is doubtful that any of these were made. Possibly unique. The consignor paid $200 for this interesting rarity. Plus the 59mm AINA 10th Anniversary bronze medal with same logo. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details	Realized $118
Lot 3321		Israel, Mordechai the Righteous Art Modelia (Mounted Colorized Plaque) and Bronze Medal. Large colorful modelia (colorized plaque) is mounted in a custom wood frame with large bronze Israel medal--commemorating the triumph of Esther and Mordechai as celebrated each year at Purim. Very rare, only 520 copper modelias and 50mm bronze medals were produced by the Israel Government Coins & Medals Corp. Decorative and collectible. Mint condition, still wrapped as it was issued, in original box, with Certificate of Authenticity. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $141
Lot 3322		1973 Israel, Rare Bronze Presentation Medal of David Elazar, Chief of Staff. This medal was issued exclusively for the Ministry of Defense and awarded to the bereaved families. The medals for dedication - for the use of David Elazar, Chief of Staff. These were not sold. Variety with English inscription and signature. About uncirculated. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $235
Lot 3323		Israel, Liberation State Art Medals, Set of Silver and Bronze. Extremely high relief design based on the "Liberation" Monument, sculpted by the Nathan Rapoport, commemorating the spirit, dedication and compassion of the American Serviceman as liberator of the oppressed of the Holocaust. Only 599 59mm medals made in Sterling silver (180 gm) and 999 huge 82mm medals made in bronze (350 gm). Condition is as made. In original government boxes with certificates of authenticity. Estimated Value $275 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $259
Lot 3324		Israel, c. 1959-1960 Plastic Ship Token Collection. Haffner, 1970, p.359-360. Extensive collection of Shoham Maritime and Sommerfin plastic ship tokens in white, yellow, pink, green, blue and red, in 5-100 agorot denominations. A treasure trove for the specialist. Lot of over 400 tokens. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Realized $100
Lot 3325		Israel, Diverse Collection of Over 100 Military Pins and Decorations. A great collection for the historian or specialist. Should be seen to be appreciated. Estimated Value $75 - 125. View details	Realized $76
Lot 3326		Israel, Important Collection of over 250 Paper Bus Tokens, Tickets and Misc. Exonumia. Fantastic collection for specialist or beginner seeking relatively unexplored area of Israeli numismatics. Includes dozens of early high grade paper bus tokens that Haffner valued at $10-$40 over 35 years ago. Also sheets of ration coupons issued by the American Joint Distribution Committee, vouchers used on ships managed by Shoham, fantasy Israel paper money, fantasy U.S. notes with Hebrew inscriptions, and much more. The consignor paid $50-$100 for some of these rarities. Should be examined to be fully appreciated. Average Fine to Very Fine. Estimated Value $650 - 950. View details	Realized $529
Lot 3327		Israel, Impressive Collection of Over 225 Israel Telephone Cards. Here's a serious collection that will give hours of pleasure to the new owner. The visuals are diversified, ranging from Mickey Mouse to Yitzchak Rabin, from archaeological sites to Israel banknotes. Should be see to be fully appreciated. Grades range from used to mint. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Realized $45
Lot 3328		Over Ten Pounds of Judaica and Americana Numismatics and Other Stuff. A treasure cove that you will enjoy exploring over the coming days and weeks. Great for a collector or ebay seller. Must be seen to be appreciated. Estimated Value $45 - 75. View details	Realized $235
Lot 3329		Israel and United States, Very Large Lot of Interesting Israel and Judaica. First, is a group of 4 Prisoner of Conscience Star of David Medallions issued by the Union of Councils for Soviet Jews, including gold-color Hillel Butman and Izia Zalmanson with chains in original packaging, and silver-color Boris Penson and Anatoly Altman without chains. Second, are 5 golden Star of David bookmarks issued by the Israel Government Coins and Medals Corporation to commemorate Israe's 50th anniversary (1998). Third is a group of uniface silver and gold-color medals issued by the Israeli Art Issuing House Co., including medals by Janco and Castel. Fourth is a group of Extremely Fine Litzmannstadt Ghetto coins in denominations of 5, 10 and 20 Marks, with a Certificate of Authenticity. Fifth is group of three 1 oz sterling silver medals issued by the Judaic Heritage Society for Golda Meir and 2 for Truman (one gold-plated). Sixth are two 50mm bronze medals by Karen Worth depicting Israel fighting angel, commemorating Israel's 27th anniversary; one is edge marked SALES SAMPLE AMI and the other is uniface with test mark on edge. Seventh is gold-plated 23gm silver proof medal commemorating George Burns's 100th birthday. Eighth is a Dansco Israel Type album containing 1949 25 Mils plus 19 other coins and the Degania 1 Lirot commemorative. Ninth is an album containing nice circulated examples of the 1, 5 & 50 Pound notes and Unc. examples of the 5 & 10 Pound notes plus dozens of later bank notes, up to the 1984 10,000 Sheqalim with Golda Meir. Tenth is a group of Israel silver commemorative coins: 1971 Let My People Go, 10 Lirot graded MS-65 by ANACS; 2000 Love Thy Neighbour as Thyself, 1 & 2 New Sheqalim; 1984 Hanukka, 2 Sheqalim; 1990 Hanukka, 1 & 2 Sheqalim; and 2000 And They Shall Beat Their Swords into Plwshares 1 & 2 New Sheqalim. Eleventh are two identical sets of Israel's Fight for Freedom, containing silver-plated proof quality 36mm medals: David Ben-Gurion, Peace, Herzl, Weizmann, Anne Frank & Jabotinsky in Capitol Plastic holders. Twelfth is a complete set of Israel bimetallic medals commemorating 6 Prime Ministers of Israel in custom olive wood box. Thirteenth is a group of 13 Franklin Mint Hanukkah medals/cards. Fourteenth is an ancient Widow's Mite (c. 100 BCE-60 CE) in an album with the biblical story. And lastly is a miscellaneous group containing a large shekel paperweight, small bronze medals, pins, etc. Great lot for a collector, dealer or ebayer. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details	Realized $494
Lot 3330		Israel, Collection of 10 Bronze and 11 Silver 39mm Medals in Colorful Government Hard Plastic Holders. Most commemorate the cities of Israel. These cost the consignor a total of over $700 from the Israel Government Coins and Medals Corporation. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details	Realized $294
Lot 3331		Israel, Colossal Collection of Over 225 Israel Military Pins, Insignia and a Few Medals. Many are colorful, all are historic. A once in a lifetime opportunity. Should be seen to be fully appreciated. All are in three ring binders. Included are the Israel Defence Forces Insignia book and the Zechovy Israel Insignia Catalog. Estimated Value $225 - 350. View details	Realized $259
Lot 3332		Israel, etc., Huge Lot of over 275 Judaica Medals, Tokens, Israel Trade Coins, and Other Surprises Including Gold Medal. Four massive three-ring binders are stuffed with Judaic numismatic goodies and surprises. There is even a gold medal from the Israel Government Coins and Medals Corporation and a gem example of Israel's 1958 Menorah Five Pound commemorative silver coin. And that's only the start. This lot has almost no duplicates--and would be a great start to the hobby of Judaic/Israel numismatics or as a source of material for a specialist. Must be seen to be appreciated. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Realized $376
Lot 3333		Collection of 34 False Shekels and Shekel Copies. Interesting varieties, including mint state specimens inscribed SPENCER-LONDON and FATTORINI BRADFORD. Should be examined. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $235
Lot 3334		Israel, Group of Very Large Very Heavy Bronze Medals. The most impressive medal in this lot is 5-inch diameter uniface art medal #262/350 picturing Samson leaning on the temple pillars, breaking them and pulling them down on the people. Beneath Samson is the verse "And Samson took hold of the two central pillars" in Hebrew., weighing 1 pound 13 oz, with custom stand. Next is a 3 1/2 inch calendar medal for the year 1996/1997 #308, with inscription "A Land of Milk and Honey," with a custom wood stand. Third is a large self-standing 4 1/4 x 5 3/4" bas relief of Herzl, indications "Made in Israel" on the back. Fourth is an unusual set of 6 rectangular 3 x 4" medals illustrating varios stages of the Sinai Campaign (1974-5) along with a 2 3/8" round medal. The Samson medal alone was sold by the ICMC for over $300--and they sold out. Should be examined to be appreciated. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details	Realized $435
Lot 3335		Israel, etc. Large Collection of 40 Bronze and Silver Portrait Medals. Most are 38-58mm. Great for a collector or dealer. Has some duplicates that can be traded or sold on ebay. Includes Levi Eshkol, Golda Meir, David Ben Gurion, Begin and Sadat, Chaim Weizmann, and Yitzhak Rabin. Also includes two Hanukkah from Franklin Mint and last but definitely not least--a spectacular medal commemorating the 50th anniversary the Mizrahi Bank (1923-1998) sculpted by famous Israeli sculptor Frank Meisner; features a golden Star of David that spins within a golden "50;" silver-colored medal is nearly 3 1/2" diameter; has a bit of oxidation but still is a spectacular medal. The four silver medals contain over 4 oz. of pure silver. Should be seen to be appreciated. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details	Realized $188
Lot 3336		Israel, Group of 8 Silver and 2 Bronze Official State Medals. Includes Righteous Gentile Carl Lutz of Switzerland 60 gm pure silver and 59mm bronze; Righteous Gentile Chiune Sugihara of Japan 60 gm pure silver and 59mm bronze; 2 Pieces: Jerusalem and the Land of Milk and Honey 50mm, 60 gm pure silver; and set of four Presidents of Israel: Weizmann, Herzog, Shazar and Ben-Zvi, each 26 g. All as issued in original government display cases. Estimated Value $235 - 265. View details	Realized $264
Lot 3337		Israel, Lot of 11 Large Medals, 10 Bronze and 1 Silver. Lot contains Jewish Soldiers of Allied Armies, 59mm, 80gm silver (IGCMC); Itzchak Manger, 47mm; 7 military medals (Hebrew inscriptions) 45-60mm (one with PVC); plus Netherlands Moshe Dayan, 50mm, corroded. Estimated Value $60 - 90. View details	Realized $71

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