Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 8

Coin and Currency Auction

Indian Head Cents

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1186		1858. Pattern Indian Cent. J-208, P-253, Rarity-7. Plain edge. . J-258. Proof 63. This one has lovely antique yellow toning on both sides and clean surfaces. There are some minor hairlines, but they are not too detracting. Abundant eye appeal, and the obverse features the adopted 1859 Indian obverse design, combined with the thin laurel wreath design, no shield above, and ONE CENT at the center with five leaf clusters. A couple of trivial edge spots. Estimated Value $900 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,163
Lot 1187		1858. Pattern Small Cent. Judd-212, Pollock-256, Rarity-7. Indian with broad shield. . J-212. NGC graded Proof 64. This is the regularly adopted obverse, only dated 1858, the reverse is similar but has a broad shield at the top. Delicate brown toning over mirror fields, and quite appealing. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,294
Lot 1188		1859 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-65. One of the finest to survive of this important only year of issue type coin. PCGS has only graded 74 as such of this date, with just 8 graded higher. Examination with a glass will scarcely find any contact marks, and the surfaces are free of all but the most minute specks. Exceptional luster and quality for the date. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. From the Howard R. Newcomb collection of Indian Cents, purchased June 30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,530
Lot 1189		1859 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-65. Brilliant luster in the fields and still untoned. Pristine surfaces and a very clean cheek on Liberty, and free of any spots or similar problems. One small low area on the M of AMERICA as struck. Rare in this state of preservation. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details	Realized $1,840
Lot 1190		1859 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-65. Satiny and original with blazing luster on the obverse and well struck, a bit more toning on the reverse. This is the first year of issue of the Indian cent, and a beauty to boot. There is some localized weakness on the lower wreath and below, and the Mint was still trying to figure out the best mix of striking pressure to extend the dies life while striking these coins well. Perfect for the advanced collector who needs this date. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details	Realized $1,783
Lot 1191		1859 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-64. Well struck on the central devices with full feathers on the head dress. Satiny luster with a light wood grain tone on both sides. One tiny low area in the field before Liberty. Some minor weakness on the rims of both sides, as usual for this date. An important type coin. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details	Realized $748
Lot 1192		1859 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-64. Lightly toned over with most of the original mint surfaces and color still glowing. Well struck throughout. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details	Realized $748
Lot 1193		1859. Doubled date. Snow-1, Breen-1945, FND-001, FS-006.2. PCGS graded MS-62. Rare and dramatic, this 1859 repunched date has proven to be one of the truly impossible to locate rarities in all grades. Only a few are known in mint state, including the gem MS-65 Finest Known which is also offered in this sale. This was first discovered by Walter Breen in 1953, and suprisingly few have come to light since then. In fact, only 15 have been found with three reported in mint state. This is one of those three, and if you missed out on the lovely gem MS-65, then here is a wonderful coin that has been put away for more than a decade, and only sent once to the grading service! Flashy luster and well struck, the double date feature is bold. A few scattered handling marks, but nothing worthy of note. No spots or other problems, and an outstanding coin for the variety specialist. Estimated Value $2,000-UP. View details	Realized $1,955
Lot 1194		1859 Indian Head Cent. MS-60. This one appears to have been lightly cleaned at some time in the distant past. Frosty luster and well struck. Estimated Value $125 - 150. Purchased 3/31/44 from Macallister for $2.50. View details	Realized $230
Lot 1195		1860 Indian Head Cent. Rounded bust. PCGS graded MS-65. Here is a true gem that boasts mint fresh color and undiminished surfaces. Free of spots or other problems which often mar these uncirculated pieces. With rosy copper color that is usually found on later copper issues. Another scarce date in gem. Estimated Value $700 - 900. From the Howard R. Newcomb collection of Indian Cents, purchased June 30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $805
Lot 1196		1861 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded Proof 64 Brown. The origin of the Confederate cent is as follows: in 1861 an official of the Confederate States of America contacted the jewelry firm of Bailey & Co (later Bailey, Banks and Biddle) and requested a die cutter who could make a C.S.A. cent. Robert Lovett, Jr. was selected, and he was a logical choice, as he had extensive experience with die engraving. Lovett employed the head of Minerva, which he had used on an earlier one cent sized token from 1860, and employed a wreath of distinctive Southern agricultural products, including a bale of cotton at the bottom. Lovett struck twelve coins with his dies, employing the then current Union alloy of copper and nickel used on Indian cents. Lovett soon had second thoughts, and fearing arrest by Union authorities for aiding the Confederates, he canceled the project and concealed the dies and dozen coins. After the war ended, Lovett took one of the coins and used it as a pocket piece. One day in 1873, Lovett accidently spent the Confederate cent at a Philadelphia bar. The barkeep recognized the piece as unusual and showed the coin to a numismatist friend. Or so the story goes. In any event, Edward Maris, a prominent Philadelphia collector learned of the coin and its source. Maris contacted Lovett and purchased not only the other coins, but the dies too. Soon Capt. John W. Hazeltine and his associate J. Colvin Randall learned of the coins and dies, and procured them from Maris or possibly from Lovett (if Maris hadn't purchased the dies). A plan was hatched to coin restrikes, and Peter Kinder (a medalist and die sinker) of Philadelphia was engaged for this purpose. A pamphlet was produced which stated that seven gold, twelve silver and 55 copper restrikes had been made, with the dies breaking on the 55th copper strike. No copper nickel restrikes were made to preserve the integrity of the original dozen coined by Lovett. In 1961 Robert Bashlow, a New York entrepreneur took the rusted and broken dies and had copies made by the transfer process. These pieces have irregular surfaces, and are quite unlike the 1874 restrikes. Our thanks to Bowers and Merena (Eliasberg II) for the above. PCGS has only graded this example and one other (EF-40) of this important issue. Perhaps the others are tied up in collections, or simply haven't been graded as of yet. The surfaces show a few minute spots, and there is one small low area in the field below ES of STATES. About twenty percent of the original mint red can be seen in the lettering and devices. Beautiful in color and a gem in surface quality, which is simply amazing for a coin of such importance. Estimated Value $7,500-UP. Ex: Ira S. Reed 7/28/45 for $50. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $12,075
Lot 1197		1861 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-66. One of the best to survive of the date, the current PCGS Population Report shows just 24 so graded with only 9 graded higher. The surfaces and color are outstanding and needless to say, very original. Boldly struck and unimprovable quality. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. From the Howard R. Newcomb collection of Indian Cents, purchased June 30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,278
Lot 1198		1862. NGC graded Proof 67 "Starr". This coin is from the famous Floyd T. Starr sale (Stack's) and the pedigree is noted on the NGC insert. The surfaces are simply stunning, completely free of contact marks or spots, even a glass fails to note more than the most trivial signs of contact. Frosted on the obverse devices, with excellent contrast for the issue, the reverse has developed a hint of haze in the fields around the devices. Only 550 struck in proof, this is one of the finest of those, NGC has only graded 4 coins this high, including this coin, and PCGS has only graded one coin this high. There are no coins graded higher. A magnificent specimen for the advanced collector to lock away and never need to upgrade. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details	Realized $8,625
Lot 1199		1862 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-64. With just a hint of toning starting to form, well preserved and nearly a gem. Estimated Value $175 - 225. From the Howard R. Newcomb collection of Indian Cents, purchased June 30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister. View details	Realized $391
Lot 1200		1862 Indian Head Cent. The 1862 grades Extremely Fine 45, while the 1863 grades MS-60. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Realized $132
Lot 1201		1863 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-64. Fresh and original, with abundant tan luster and well struck devices. Estimated Value $175 - 225. From the Howard R. Newcomb collection of Indian Cents, purchased June 30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister. View details	Realized $322
Lot 1202		1863 Indian Head Cent. AU-55. This one was lightly cleaned a long time ago, now retoned with rose and tan highlights. Estimated Value $40 - 50. View details	Realized $81
Lot 1203		1864. Pattern Cent. Judd-353, Pollack-425, Rarity-5, copper with some aluminum, plain edge. . J-353. PCGS graded Proof 65. The Philadelphia Mint was looking for a substitute for the alloy used in making cents. Nickel was found to be expensive and hard to work with. This coin is an example of a ratio of 13 parts copper alloy combined with one part of aluminum. This combination gave the coins a gold color, and the metal was very hard, making full strikes difficult, if not impossible to obtain. In the recent PCGS Population Report, we note this coin is tied with 2 others for the finest graded of 9 seen in Proof. Gem surfaces throughout, with lovely mint color and only a hint of delicate toning. Regular dies (no L) for 1864. Boldly and completely struck, with full device details throughout. Although Judd notes that striking these was difficult as the aluminum alloy made the coin very hard, this one is perfectly struck. Later in April 1864, the alloy of .95 copper to .05 tin and zinc was adapted and nickel was no longer used in cent production as an alloy, and the use of aluminum as an alloy was put back on the experimental shelf. Estimated Value $2,500-UP. Ex: Ira S. Reed, 4/27/45 at $12.50. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,300
Lot 1204		1864. Pattern Cent. J-355, P-425, Rarity-5. Superb! . J-355. PCGS graded MS-67. This is one of the prettiest patterns in the sale. Glowing yellow surfaces that boast near perfect fields and devices. A curious pattern issue, the bronze was alloyed with aluminum (either five percent aluminum, 7.1 percent or ten percent, it is impossible to tell from looking at the coins). A few minor streaks on the lower obverse, and struck from clashed dies. This is the only, and finest, example of this pattern graded by PCGS, perhaps it is far rarer than indicated? Probably so. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,038
Lot 1205		1864 Indian Head Cent. Copper-nickel. PCGS graded MS-63. A touch of weakness on STATES as struck as the Mint struggled to coin these very hard nickel and copper alloy cents. Within a few months after this one was coined, a softer French bronze was used for planchets, which extended die life and reduced the needed striking pressure to bring up the design. We note a few minor specks on both sides. Estimated Value $125 - 150. From the Howard R. Newcomb collection of Indian Cents, purchased June 30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister. View details	Realized $196
Lot 1206		1864 Indian Head Cent. Bronze, no "L". PCGS graded Proof 64 Red and Brown. With an estimated mintage of only 150 coins, all of these are rare. Mostly red, with just a bit of brown toning starting to settle in. Boldly impressed, and a delightful example of this early proof issue. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. Purchased from Ira S. Reed 3/30/46 for $20. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,370
Lot 1207		1864 Indian Head Cent. Bronze, no "L". PCGS graded MS-66 Red. One of the finest seen of this date, with only 22 so graded by PCGS, and only a single coin graded higher. For the serious numismatist that demands the absolute purest quality, then buy this coin. One shadow of a tiny spot at the top of the obverse, and another nearby hidden in the dentils. Struck from clashed dies with hints of the wreath before Liberty's face and with feathers visible at the end of ONE. Superb surfaces which show no significant, or even minor contact marks. An opportunity to lock away an early date in magnificent condition. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details	Realized $1,725
Lot 1208		1864 Indian Head Cent. Bronze, no "L". MS-66 Red. A blazing original coin that shows just a hint of rose toning on the left obverse. Free of spots or other detriments, this coin will certainly appeal to most date collectors who need a real show piece for their date sets. Estimated Value $200 - 300. From the Howard R. Newcomb collection of Indian Cents, purchased June 30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $322
Lot 1209		1864 Indian Head Cent. Bronze, no "L". PCGS graded MS-64 Red. Mostly red with just a faint overlay of wood grain toning starting to form. The reverse die was rotated about 45 degrees counter clockwise when this one was struck. An impressive coin. Estimated Value $175 - 200. View details	Realized $219
Lot 1210		1864 Indian Head Cent. Bronze, with "L". NGC graded MS-66 Brown. A nice coin for the advanced collector, this one has a die crack up through the 6 in the date to Liberty. Some faded mint red on the obverse, but mostly a pleasant brown color, similar on the reverse. A key date, few were struck with the "L" on the ribbon, and precious few are this well preserved. Nearly perfect surfaces. Estimated Value $750 - 850. View details	Realized $978
Lot 1211		1864 Indian Head Cent. Bronze, with "L". MS-65 Red. Full blazing red on both sides, but there is a small carbon spot just above NE of ONE on the reverse. This spot may be removable by an expert, but don't practice on a coin like this! James B. Longacre finally was allowed to put his initial on his handiwork, and the master obverse hub now included his initial "L" on the ribbon just underneath the last feather. The other change on the hub is the pointed bust on Liberty, as compared with the previous rounded bust tip on previous issues. Although the mintage is unknown for the with "L" variety, it made up only a fraction of the years total. Always in high demand by date collectors, the "L" variety Indian Cent is one of the more challenging coins to locate in high grade of the series. This coin is an excellent example of what can happen over time when a microscopic piece of foreign matter adheres to the surfaces. Over the span of years a toning spot appears and spreads to the surrounding areas. If caught in time, the spot can be removed easily, if more time passes the spot gets harder to remove as it gets deeper into the surface of the coin. Eventually, the spot would be permanent, and could not be removed without damaging the surface of the coin. Such work requires an expert, and countless coins have been ruined by careless cleaning or by someone removing a spot with a needle or other sharp instrument, which scratches the coins surface. The best advice on such matters is leave it to the experts. Estimated Value $400-UP. From the Howard R. Newcomb collection of Indian Cents, purchased June 30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 1212		1864 Indian Head Cent. Bronze, with "L". AU-55. The date shows recutting on the 86, and the reverse die was rotated 180 degrees from normal. Cleaned to an unnatural brightness, but could be retoned by someone good at such things. Flashy and well struck from a late die state. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details	Realized $311
Lot 1213		1864 Indian Head Cent. Bronze, with "L". Fine-12. Medium brown and well preserved. Estimated Value $50 - 65. View details	Realized $69
Lot 1214		1864 Indian Head Cent. Bronze, with "L". VG-8. Medium brown in color, and struck off-center towards 11 pm on the obverse. Full date, but there are several unfortunate scratches around the date and on the reverse. Full face on Liberty. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details	Realized $368
Lot 1215		1864 Indian Head Cent. Bronze, with "L". Both grade About Uncirculated 50. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $175 - 225. View details	Realized $173
Lot 1216		1865. Pattern Cent. J-404, P-473, Rarity-6. Copper nickel, plain edge. . J-404. PCGS graded Proof 64. Struck on a planchet with the similar alloy used in cents from 1856-1864, and struck in both thick and thin planchets. Why these were coined is a mystery, the Mint had already converted over to the new French bronze alloy (95 percent copper and 5 percent tin), much to the chagrin of the nickel miners, in late 1864. Mint Director Pollock had calculated that it cost more than a cent to coin a cent, using the expensive nickel alloy by 1864. Furthermore, nickel was hard to melt and when used in planchets, even as an alloy, it was extremely hard, and required high striking pressure for coinage. High striking pressure wears and breaks dies far more quickly than lower pressure striking. The nickel mine owners still won out in the end, but getting authorization to coin nickel three cent pieces, and five cent pieces, which would be used to replace the then hated fractional notes in circulation. Perhaps this pattern issue was created in hopes of selling a little more nickel to the Mint. Excellent surfaces and with a bit of color on Liberty. Well preserved and free of spots or other problems which often detract. Estimated Value $2,250 - 2,750. Purchased from Ira S. Reed, 4/27/45 for $7.50. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,300
Lot 1217		1865 Indian Head Cent. MS-65 Red. The surfaces are simply splendid, but, there is an unfortunate spot on the rim between the D S of UNITED STATES. Here is another case where a tiny speck adhered to a coin and slowly caused a small spot to appear. The blazing red surfaces are highly prone to spotting, and similar coins are frequently found in old time collections. Well struck and still a highly desirable coin. Estimated Value $150 - 200. From the Howard R. Newcomb collection of Indian Cents, purchased June 30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $150
Lot 1218		1865 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-63 Red and Brown. Mostly red, but a few small spots are forming. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details	Realized $115
Lot 1219		1866. Pattern Cent. J-456, P-530, High Rarity-6. Copper Nickel, plain edge. . J-456. PCGS graded Proof 65. Here is another example of a copper-nickel planchet made a couple of years after the French Bronze alloy had been adopted. This one is very boldly struck, and has a natural haze covering both sides. We note slight doubling on some of the reverse devices, likely from being struck at least twice, necessary when using the hard nickel alloy with copper. This is the finest graded of only 8 seen by PCGS. An impressive example of this pattern issue. Estimated Value $2,250 - 2,750. Purchased from Ira S. Reed, 4/27/45. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,645
Lot 1220		1866. Pattern Indian Cent. J-456, P-530, Rarity-6 to 7. Copper nickel, plain edge. . J-456. PCGS graded Proof 63. A choice proof that has some minor marks on the obverse, one across the Indian's face, and a series of small scratches around the F of OF. Why the Mint went back to copper-nickel planchets is a mystery. After years of working with nickel alloyed planchets most mint employees had found the metal to be extremely hard to strike, and very hard on dies, causing them to crack and break after a short time. But here it is, probably struck for the nickel mine owners who were forever trying to keep nickel as an important coinage metal. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,495
Lot 1221		1866 Indian Head Cent. MS-65 Red. A blazing red example that has just a hint of toning starting to form on the surfaces. Boldly struck from very worn dies, with the reeding quite flat on the obverse rims. A scarce date as the mints settled back into more normal times, now that the Civil War was finally over. An impressive and enticing example of this date, free of spots or problems. Estimated Value $150 - 200. From the Howard R. Newcomb collection of Indian Cents, purchased June 30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,600
Lot 1222		1866 Indian Head Cent. MS-64 Red. Lovely red luster on both sides with hints of brown toning starting to form, especially on the reverse. Well struck and a pleasing coin for the grade. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,650. View details	Realized $1,610
Lot 1223		1866 Indian Head Cent. EF-40. Cleaned and retoned to a light brown. A scarce date. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Realized $138
Lot 1224		1866 Indian Head Cent. VF-30. Medium brown and very original. There is a very minor scratch through the last digit of the date. Scarce. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details	Realized $86
Lot 1225		1867 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red and Brown. An exceptional coin for the grade, the surfaces are enhanced by bright original mint red with some yellow hints on the reverse. One tiny toning area between the lowest feathers. Sharply struck and very pleasing for the moderate grade assigned. We note some minor die marks on Liberty's face, these may polishing lines, or perhaps the coin was overstruck. A strong glass in needed to see them, whatever they are. Estimated Value $425 - 500. From the Howard R. Newcomb collection of Indian Cents, purchased June 30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,530
Lot 1226		1867 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Deep brown color throughout, with a single spot on Liberty's cheek, and another before her face. Nicely struck with full devices, and a little die crack through the lower date. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $276
Lot 1227		1867 Indian Head Cent. EF-40 (Both). A pair of high grade Indians. Both have been cleaned to a light brown. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details	Realized $207
Lot 1228		1868 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. Flaming bright red on both sides and well struck. Excellent surfaces throughout and well struck for this rare date. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,725
Lot 1229		1868 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red and Brown. A bright and fresh example that will certainly please any collector seeking this date. Fully struck by the dies, and retaining virtually all of the original mint red. Awash in luster and with only the slightest hint of an ancient fingerprint on either side. Estimated Value $400 - 500. From the Howard R. Newcomb collection of Indian Cents, purchased June 30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,645
Lot 1230		1868 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red and Brown. Hazy toning on both sides, with a single small dark spot in the left obverse field. Struck with a rotated reverse die, about 170 degrees clockwise. Mostly red, with some iridescent toning on the reverse. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details	Realized $299
Lot 1231		1869/9 Indian Head Cent. EF-45. The obverse is a medium chocolate brown in color, the reverse similar, but there is some minor verdigris adhering to the devices. In addition, there are some dull scrapes on the reverse, mostly on the high devices. Inspection recommended, as the coin should stand on its own merits. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $529
Lot 1232		1869 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-65 Red. This one includes an Eagle Eye Photo Seal which further certifies the grade by some of the leading experts in the Indian Cent field. Superb surfaces that show a slight hint of toning over mint red. Central iridescence on the reverse. An opportunity for the numismatist. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details	Unsold
Lot 1233		1869 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-65 Red. A stunning coin that boasts full blazing mint red and no signs of toning or problems of any sort. The date is recut very low, with an additional serif on the 1 well below the final 1, the 8 and 6 also show recutting below the final figures. This is an early die state, and exceptionally high grade coin, allowing for the recutting to show quite well with a moderate glass. Boldly struck throughout, with abundant eye appeal and no-nonsense gem surfaces. There is a tiny mark above the wreath on the right side, near the shield. One of just 20 graded this high by PCGS, with a scant 6 graded higher. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. From the Howard R. Newcomb collection of Indian Cents, purchased June 30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,520
Lot 1234		1869 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-65 Red and Brown. This one boasts mint color which has partially faded to brown. Well struck and preserved, keeping this coin in the gem class of NGC. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details	Realized $920
Lot 1235		1869 Indian Head Cent. EF-45. Cleaned long ago and now retoning to a light brown. Another scarce date in high grade. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $253

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