Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 8

Coin and Currency Auction

Indian Head Cents

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1236		1870 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. Blazing original red throughout, with just a touch of fading on the upper devices. Well struck and centered, with just a few trivial handling marks on the obverse from a much higher grade. An impressive coin that will no doubt find many buyers, whenever its offered. Estimated Value $500 - 650. From the Howard R. Newcomb collection of Indian Cents, purchased June 30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,070
Lot 1237		1870 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-63 Brown. A lovely coin for the grade, struck from broken dies with sharp cracks on both sides. Hints of original color in the fields, but mostly toned over. Another scarce date for the collector. Estimated Value $300 - 375. View details	Realized $322
Lot 1238		1870 Indian Head Cent. AU-50. Speckled toning over still reddish fields. A nice and appealing coin for the date collector. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details	Realized $437
Lot 1239		1871 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-65 Red and Brown. A beautiful, well struck coin that boasts nearly full original mint red with just a bit of rose toning. Examination will note very few signs of contact, and only the lightest specks of toning. An opportunity to buy a very nice coin for the moderate grade assigned. One of the scarcer dates in this grade, with only 15 graded as such (also there are 11 graded MS-65 Red) and just a single coin graded MS-66 (all categories). Don't expect to find a better one, they probably don't exist. Estimated Value $1,750 - 2,250. 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 1240		1871 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-65 Brown. Weak on the upper diamond on the ribbon, but with satiny luster and reflective surfaces near the rims. Take a look at this one. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details	Unsold
Lot 1241		1871 Indian Head Cent. MS-64 Red. Faded mint red on both sides with a few trivial specks. Scarce in this grade, and this one is well struck. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details	Unsold
Lot 1242		1871 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded AU-55. Choice medium brown toning and superb for the grade assigned. Just a bit of wear on the highest points. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details	Realized $328
Lot 1243		1871 Indian Head Cent. EF-45 (Both). Both have been cleaned and retoned slightly. The 1872 has mottled toning on the reverse. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details	Realized $575
Lot 1244		1872 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red and Brown. This coin is nearly a full red example, only a bit of fading is noted in the original mint color, and the surfaces are exceptional for the grade. We note a very minor speck above the A of STATES. Boldly struck by the dies, and certain to please the collector who has been searching for a near gem example of this rare date. Estimated Value $900 - 1,200. From the Howard R. Newcomb collection of Indian Cents, purchased June 30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister. View details	Realized $7,763
Lot 1245		1872 Indian Head Cent. MS-64 Red. This one may have been lightly cleaned as the color does not appear to be "correct". One old fingerprint on the reverse, which is starting to tone down a bit. A rare date in high grade. Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,700. View details	Unsold
Lot 1246		1872 Indian Head Cent. MS-63 Red and Brown. This one has bright yellow gold shades around the periphery and bright red at the centers. One of the key dates to the series and this one is well struck. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details	Realized $3,335
Lot 1247		1872 Indian Head Cent. Brilliant Proof 60 Plus Red and Brown. Deep burgundy red around the rims, and lighter red at the centers. A couple of specks, one at AT of STATES, another in the lower curls of Liberty, and one on the right reverse rim. Scarce and desirable in all grades, especially with such wonderful and appealing colors. Estimated Value $250 - 300. Ex: Bowers and Merena's Montgomery Sale, 5/98: 379. View details	Realized $437
Lot 1248		1873 Indian Head Cent. These grade from Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated. Both have been cleaned and should retone if given a chance. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details	Realized $288
Lot 1249		1873 Indian Head Cent. Closed 3. MS-64 Red. Bright red with yellow hues around the rims and well struck. A rare date in high grades, this one is nice in that it has no spots on the obverse and only a trace of a fingerprint on the reverse. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details	Realized $3,105
Lot 1250		1873 Indian Head Cent. Closed 3. PCGS graded MS-64 Red and Brown. Scarcer than the Open 3 of this year, the Closed 3 variety is believed to have a mintage of just over 1,000,000 pieces, as compared to ten times that many of the Open 3 variety. Only 25 have been graded as such by PCGS in this grade, with 3 coins graded higher. Additional specimens exist in full Red, but not many. An opportunity for the specialist to purchase a beautiful coin that boasts a decent strike and nearly full red luster. Estimated Value $350 - 400. From the Howard R. Newcomb collection of Indian Cents, purchased June 30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister. View details	Realized $4,370
Lot 1251		1873 Indian Head Cent. Open 3. PCGS graded MS-64 Red and Brown. With mellow mint red in the fields, toned over to light brown on the reverse, more red on the obverse. Sharply struck and well preserved. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $518
Lot 1252		1873 Indian Head Cent. Open 3. MS-64 Red. Frosty luster in the fields and well struck, the surfaces have only a couple of specks. Problem free. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details	Realized $1,035
Lot 1253		1874 Indian Head Cent. ICG graded Proof 65 Red. Light toning starting to form on both sides, and with excellent frosting on the devices. Only 700 struck in proof, very few of which remain in gem condition as offered here. Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details	Realized $1,150
Lot 1254		1874 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded Proof 65 Brown. Toned with an artist's pallette of browns and deep blue shades. One mark on the cheek has been expertly buffed down, and the coin splendidly recolored, covering the work quite well, enough so to remain a gem by current grading standards. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details	Realized $690
Lot 1255		1874 Indian Head Cent. MS-65 Red. A blazing bright coin that has a touch of gold toning around the date, and undiminished red on both sides. Sharply struck, too. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details	Unsold
Lot 1256		1874 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. Blazing red luster throughout, with just a hint of rose toning starting to form. A tough date to find in full red, well struck and an opportunity for the date specialist. Estimated Value $350 - 400. From the Howard R. Newcomb collection of Indian Cents, purchased June 30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,725
Lot 1257		1875 Indian Head Cent. ICG graded Proof 65 Red. Faded mint red, but still bright enough to dazzle the eye. One tiny speck on the inside post of the R of AMERICA, the reverse nice, with yellow blaze toning near the edge. In this grade, this coin is notable, especially in full RED condition. Don't pass it up if you need a high end example for your date set. Estimated Value $5,000-UP. View details	Realized $5,290
Lot 1258		1875 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-65 Red. One of the finest graded of the date, only 25 have earned this grade, with just 4 graded higher. Beautiful red in color, with traces of toning on the reverse just starting to form. Rare this nice. Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,500. View details	Realized $4,140
Lot 1259		1875 Indian Head Cent. MS-65 Red. A couple of very minor spots, and only a few signs of handling. Scarce this nice. Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,500. View details	Unsold
Lot 1260		1875 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-64 Red and Brown. Some slight weakness in the strike, as usual for the date. Mostly brown now, with some mint red in the fields. Estimated Value $160 - 180. View details	Realized $196
Lot 1261		1875 Indian Head Cent. AU-50. This coin was dipped at some time in the past, and remains a bit too bright. Minor circulation marks from a brief foray into commerce. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details	Realized $75
Lot 1262		1875 Indian Head Cent. Both grade EF-45. However, both have been cleaned. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details	Realized $173
Lot 1263		1876 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-65 Red. One of only 20 coins graded as such by PCGS, with just 10 coins graded higher. Outstanding full red throughout, with well struck devices and exceptionally clean surfaces. Spot free and pleasing in every way. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. 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 1264		1876 Indian Head Cent. EF-45. Natural medium brown and well struck. Centennial year issue. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details	Realized $138
Lot 1265		1877. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. The surfaces are outstanding for this rare and important issue. Mintages plunged as demand for cents fell in 1877, only 852,500 were coined, a fraction of the normal production either before or after this date. Few were saved, and only a few hundred remain in various mint state grades. Of these, most are toned or toning, and locating a full red example as offered here is a true challenge for the advanced numismatist. Examination will note a few microscopic spots, and a hint of reddish toning around the periphery. Typical strike for the year, with localized weakness on the reverse wreath. Struck with a clashed reverse die, with outlines of the Indian within the wreath. Blazing red in color, and purchased over 55 years ago. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,500. From the Howard R. Newcomb collection of Indian Cents, purchased June 30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $14,950
Lot 1266		1877 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded AU-55. Here is the key date to the Indian Cent series, only 852,500 were struck, and few were saved in high grade (unlike the lower mintage 1909-S, where most survivors are high grade). This one is problem-free and quite desirable for its original color and choice surfaces. Only a touch or wear from mint state. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,185
Lot 1267		1877 Indian Head Cent. EF-40. Lightly cleaned and now a tan color overall. The key date to the series, and this coin would fit into a high grade set nicely. Slight wear on the highest devices. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,725
Lot 1268		1878 Indian Head Cent. Proof 60. Cleaned, although some spots still remain. Not a gem, but still a proof coin. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Realized $161
Lot 1269		1878 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. A stunning cent that has full red on both sides, just a hint of a fingerprint in the obverse left field, and a single minor spot above the O of ONE. Scarce, especially in full red condition. Estimated Value $350 - 450. From the Howard R. Newcomb collection of Indian Cents, purchased June 30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,265
Lot 1270		1879 Indian Head Cent. MS-66 Red. This one was stored in an album for many years as both the obverse and reverse periphery display a lovely rose tone while the centers remain blazing red. Exceptional surfaces for the date. Estimated Value $150 - 225. From the Howard R. Newcomb collection of Indian Cents, purchased June 30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $460
Lot 1271		1880 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. Mellow red color with a trace of a fingerprint on the reverse. Clean surfaces and well struck for the date. 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 $552
Lot 1272		1881 Indian Head Cent. Proof 64 Red. This one is from the September Stack's sale where it was described as a "Superb gem proof with eye-arresting toning". We note a carbon spot at UN of UNITED and some smaller ones on both sides. Beautiful yellow copper around the rims, and frosty at the centers. Estimated Value $200 - 300. Ex: Stack's September 2000 Sale: 142. View details	Unsold
Lot 1273		1881 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red and Brown. Magnificent original red color and well struck. Spot-free and highly desirable, with nearly full red on both sides. Estimated Value $90 - 125. From the Howard R. Newcomb collection of Indian Cents, purchased June 30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister. View details	Realized $368
Lot 1274		1882 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded Proof 66 Brown. Deep bluish shades with vibrant magenta colors too. One of only 8 so graded, with none graded higher in Brown, only 5 graded higher with Red Brown or Red color. Minor specks on the reverse and outstanding quality. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,680
Lot 1275		1882 Indian Head Cent. MS-65 Red. One tiny spot on the right side of the reverse rim. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $288
Lot 1276		1882 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. Blazing original red and well struck. Estimated Value $100 - 125. From the Howard R. Newcomb collection of Indian Cents, purchased June 30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister. View details	Realized $460
Lot 1277		1883 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded Proof 66 Red and Brown. Mostly red with just a bit of brown starting to form. Boldly struck and well preserved for this proof date. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details	Realized $805
Lot 1278		1883 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded Proof 65 Brown. Gem color too, with deep purple in the devices with brown surrounding. Mirror fields are well preserved and free of marks. Estimated Value $120 - 140. View details	Realized $299
Lot 1279		1883 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-65 Red. A lovely gem example that boasts mint-fresh surfaces and blazing red luster. Struck on a slightly defective planchet, with a weak and low area through AMERICA on the obverse. Estimated Value $200 - 250. From the Howard R. Newcomb collection of Indian Cents, purchased June 30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister. View details	Realized $506
Lot 1280		1884. Pattern Cent. Judd-1722, Pollock-1930, Rarity-7, Aluminum, plain edge. . J-1722. NGC graded Proof 65. The center hole is an irregular ring, as always. Untoned surfaces and free of handling marks. A beauty of this rare pattern issue. The obverse is quite plain, with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA above and 1884 below, on the reverse, the base has an inverted shield, with two laurel sprigs, and ONE CENT above. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details	Realized $2,300
Lot 1281		1884 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-65 Red and Brown. With mottled brown and hints of mint color beneath. Sharply struck. Estimated Value $190 - 210. View details	Realized $242
Lot 1282		1884 Indian Head Cent. MS-64 Red and Brown. Probably cleaned at some time in the distant past as the color does not quite look original. Well struck and still very appealing. Estimated Value $100 - 125. From the Howard R. Newcomb collection of Indian Cents, purchased June 30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister. View details	Realized $86
Lot 1283		1885 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded MS-65 Red. Mint fresh and lovely in color and surfaces. The only complaint is a very faint fingerprint on the obverse. Estimated Value $500 - 600. From the Howard R. Newcomb collection of Indian Cents, purchased June 30, 1944 from J.G. Macallister. View details	Realized $920
Lot 1284		1886 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. Full original red with just a bit of blazing gold on the lower reverse. Rare this nice with PCGS reporting only 13 graded as such, with 3 graded higher. For a premium date set. Estimated Value $1,750 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,300
Lot 1285		1886 Indian Head Cent. NGC graded MS-65 Red and Brown. Mostly red with a few small fingerprint fragments of toning. Sharply struck on Liberty, while the outer legends are mushy when examined with a glass. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details	Realized $661

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