Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 8

Coin and Currency Auction

U. S. $10 Gold

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 4065		1795. 13 leaves below eagle. Taraszka-4, Rarity-5. . Tar-4. AU-55. This one has been lightly cleaned with the usual resulting faint hairlines in the fields. Well struck on the stars, Liberty and the eagle, including the breast. Long popular with type collectors, this is the first year of issue of the denomination and important as such. Few are known in high grades, and most show wear well beyond this piece. The fields are reflective, and still retain some of the prooflike surface from the dies. Estimated Value $20,000 - 25,000. View details	Unsold
Lot 4066		1798. 8 over 7, 9 stars left, 4 right. Taraszka-9:7-F, High Rarity-4. . Tar-9. PCGS graded AU-50. Magnificent color throughout, the peripheral devices have copper to purple tones while the centers are original gold in color. Sharply struck by the dies with no signs of weakness anywhere. We note a trivial scratch above Liberty's cap, but it is faintly visible. The fields, rims and devices show few signs of handling, and we rarely see such an original and unmolested coin from this period. If you demand a first rate coin for your collection, then study this piece carefully and form a strong bid. Estimated Value $20,000 - 30,000. View details	Realized $28,750
Lot 4067		1798/7 $10 Capped Bust. 9 stars left, 4 right. . Tar-9. PCGS graded VF-30. The obverse has variegated toning which seems to lead towards the stars and Liberty's breast, while the reverse is more even in color. Some luster adherences near the devices, and the fields show even wear from circulation. There is one minor scratch from the center of the E of UNITED to a wing feather below, and it is light, there is a deeper cut on the obverse rim between the date and the last star, and these marks will serve to identify this piece in the future. Sharply struck for the date, with all devices clear, including E PLURIBUS UNUM on the ribbon. A tough date in an acceptable collector grade. Estimated Value $8,000 - 12,000. View details	Unsold
Lot 4068		1800 $10 Capped Bust. . Tar-23. Sharpness of AU-50 but the edge is irregular. The rim adjacent to the right side of the obverse has weak or no reeding, and this may or may not have been mint caused. Under the scrutiny of our 10X glass, we don't see evidence of post mint repair work, but it must be noted as a possibility. Minor hairlines in the field, but toned with medium gold at the centers, and darkening slightly towards the rim, especially in the devices. Sharply struck on the stars and central devices and with excellent rims (no bumps!). Overall, this is an eye appealing coin that will certainly find an appreciative buyer. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details	Realized $5,520
Lot 4069		1801 $10 Capped Bust. . Tar-25. AU-50. This coin is well struck and centered by the dies, the surfaces show some minor hairlines more from circulation than anything else we expect. Delicate gold toning on the upper left obverse, the reverse untoned. Frosty luster remains in the fields of both sides. No weakness on the stars on either side. Perfect for a type collector. Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4070		1804, Taraszka-31, Rarity-4. . Tar-31. AU-55. This one boasts flashy luster throughout, and is well struck. There are some adjustment marks on Liberty's face, and a dull scrape behind her head in the field. We note a small weak area on the left outer wing of the eagle, below the cloud, which is unusual. Struck in the final year of eagle production until 1838, and the last of this style. Rare and desirable and worth a look. Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000. View details	Unsold
Lot 4071		1839. Large letters. NGC graded MS-60. An important example of this lovely type coin which was issued for only two years. Liberty has a long loose wave of hair which sweeps back over her ear to her hair bun. Slightly prooflike in the fields, and sharply struck. Examination will locate the usual bagmarks from handling around the time of issue, but they are evenly distributed and none are deep or problematic. Minor hairlines in the fields and upper devices. Probably in the top dozen of this date to survive and always popular for the unusual obverse design. An impressive coin for the numismatist who is assembling a world class collection. Estimated Value $15,000 - 20,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 4072		1843 $10 Liberty. Sharpness of AU-50 with light marks. This one has light handling marks, and the coin has probably been cleaned at some point. Sharply struck. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details	Realized $299
Lot 4073		1847-O $10 Liberty. Sharpness of AU-50 but a seawater coin. This coin was probably recovered from a shipwreck. The surfaces are etched by long exposure to active currents, and there are several small marks mostly on the lower rim, and a couple above the eagle in the fields. Inspection recommended. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details	Realized $276
Lot 4074		1850-O $10 Liberty. AU-58. Nice surfaces, but there is a scuffy area above the right wing of the eagle. An appealing example of this scarce date. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details	Unsold
Lot 4075		1855-O $10 Liberty. AU-50. Light hairlines from a cleaning and circulation, but well struck. Typical bagmarks from circulation and with a small rim tick near the last star. Only 18,000 coined, all with thin numerals in the date. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 4076		1874. PCGS graded MS-65. One of the finest graded by PCGS, in fact only 2 have been graded this high! NGC has only graded one coin this high, neither service has graded any higher, of course. 1874 was an interesting year, mintages gasped up to 53,140 from much lower numbers the previous few years. The American economy had been hammered in 1873 and was barely recovering. Precious few people could afford to save an amount like $10, for any reason. Thus, few eagles were saved. and only 30 so exist in any grade that can be called mint state. Even in high circulated grades this coin is rare. Breen notes that as a date, 1874 is "Extremely rare above EF" in his wonderful Encyclopedia. This coin has delightful golden toning and the surfaces are superb, free of all but the most minute bagmarks on the obverse, while the reverse has a few others. There is one minor tick above the eagle's head. Don't expect quality like to come at a bargain price, it never has and probably never will. Boldly struck and one of the two or three finest of this date to survive. Estimated Value $30,000-UP. View details	Unsold
Lot 4077		1881-CC $10 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-61. A rare date from this Mint, with just 24,015 coined. Of these, only a handful remain in Mint State grades, in fact PCGS has only graded 10 this high, with 18 graded higher (all MS-62). This one has flashy luster and moderate bagmarks expected for the grade. Bright and yellow on the obverse, the reverse with a bit of toning and a small planchet flaw above the right side of the eagle. Minor hairlines from a past cleaning or handling. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details	Realized $4,370
Lot 4078		1882 $10 Liberty. VF-35. Frosty luster throughout, with some streaky rust toning on both sides, mostly on the reverse. Conservatively graded and worth a bid. Estimated Value $130 - 160. View details	Realized $144
Lot 4079		1882-O $10 Liberty. EF-45. Moderate circulation marks. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details	Realized $443
Lot 4080		1882-O $10 Liberty. EF-40. Well struck and with typical handling marks. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details	Realized $431
Lot 4081		1886. PCGS graded Proof 64 Premium Quality. Here is a lovely coin that boasts ankle deep frost on the devices and glassy reflective fields. Made during the "best" years at the Philadelphia Mint, when Proof coinage really was perfected. Minor hairlines from years of enjoyment, as always, account for the grade. One tiny lint mark up from the top left of the first 8. One of the best of only 60 struck. PCGS agrees, with only 7 graded in all, 2 this high and a single coin a notch higher. A delight to behold and no doubt own. Estimated Value $20,000 - 25,000. View details	Unsold
Lot 4082		1886 $10 Liberty. Proof 63. This one has light hairlines in the fields and a delicate copper tone too. Frosted devices and still appealing. Rare, just 60 were coined in all, this one has minor handling but a nice appearance. A glass will locate some trivial marks, as always. We suspect that this coin was carefully cleaned and for that reason is not in a third party grading holder. Estimated Value $8,000 - 10,000. View details	Unsold
Lot 4083		1892 $10 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-65. One of only 3 so graded by PCGS, with a single coin graded higher! Don't expect to capture this prize without a fight. Stunning quality for this date, outstanding luster and color, and of course the surfaces are pristine. If you demand the finest, then purchase this coin for your date collection. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,600
Lot 4084		1896 $10 Liberty. NGC graded MS-64. Light coppery toning and clean fields and devices. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500. View details	Realized $2,185
Lot 4085		1897 $10 Liberty. NGC graded MS-64. Light scuffs in the fields, just enough to keep it from the gem class, flashy and well struck. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details	Realized $1,150
Lot 4086		1897 $10 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Choice fields and devices, with a satiny tone in the color department. Scarce, even in this grade. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details	Realized $403
Lot 4087		1898 $10 Liberty. VF-35. Lightly cleaned, but very acceptable. Worth a bid. Estimated Value $130 - 160. View details	Unsold
Lot 4088		1899 $10 Liberty. NGC graded MS-63. Choice surfaces, but there are numerous small ticks throughout. Estimated Value $375 - 400. View details	Realized $403
Lot 4089		1899 $10 Liberty. NGC graded MS-63. Better than average surfaces for the grade, with nice luster and color. Estimated Value $375 - 400. View details	Realized $403
Lot 4090		1899 $10 Liberty. NGC graded MS-63. Better than average surfaces for the grade, with nice luster and color and a bit of toning. Estimated Value $375 - 400. View details	Realized $403
Lot 4091		1899 $10 Liberty. NGC graded MS-63. This one has nice luster, but a faint stain on the lower reverse. Estimated Value $375 - 400. View details	Realized $403
Lot 4092		1899 $10 Liberty. MS-60. Typical bag abrasions on both sides, but lustrous. Estimated Value $175 - 200. View details	Realized $184
Lot 4093		1902-S $10 Liberty. MS-60 Plus. Nice color and surfaces for the grade. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details	Realized $242
Lot 4094		1905. PCGS graded Proof 64 Premium Quality. Nearly a gem proof with excellent fields and frosted devices. The delicate mirror fields show only a few minor hairlines, and no other signs of contact. There is a trivial spot on the left foot of the N of TEN, which will serve to identify this coin. Rare and desirable this nice. Many collectors never get a chance to see, let alone own, such a wonderful coin. We are proud to offer it and expect spirited bidding to capture this prize. Estimated Value $12,500-UP. View details	Unsold
Lot 4095		1905 $10 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64. Satiny luster throughout and sharply struck. Nearly a gem and a tough type coin to find this nice. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details	Realized $1,610
Lot 4096		1906-D. Broadstruck out of the collar. PCGS graded MS-65. This coin is simply stunning, not only is it broadstruck, but it is in superb condition too. The surfaces are pristine, with no bagmarks or other problems. As to the grade, a few wispy hairlines kept it from even a higher grade point number according to Rick Montgomery, President of PCGS, who also stated it was "the finest quality gold mint error that I have ever seen". Error specialist Fred Weinberg stated "from the standpoint of condition, it is certainly one of the top five or six gold mint errors to surface in the past 30 years." He went on to say, "This is an extremely rare denomination to find broadstruck out of collar," adding "There is absolutely zero evidence of reeding, which is good. It shows that the planchet was lying completely on top of the collar when it was struck." Normally the collar keeps the coin from expanding outward during the striking process, in this case the collar was below the planchet, so when it was struck by the dies the coin expanded outward, increasing the diameter. Naturally, the coin was weighed at PCGS and it is the correct weight for the planchet of 16.718 grams. The year 1906 is important for Denver, it is the first year coins were struck at the new Mint there, and this obviously wasn't their best effort. Researchers contacted the Denver Mint to see if there was any record of this error being struck or discussing the coin, and after exhaustive research, no written record of the coin was found in the archives. Apparently this coin was struck and went through normal channels, landing in Europe for a few decades before discovery. This coin was found in Europe about 30 years ago and purchased by Ed "The Hawk" Shapiro and has appeared a couple of times since then. The coin has been in a specialized collection for some time and has resurfaced recently. Once sold, it likely will disappear for many years, again, to a very cherished place in a specialized collection. Gold error coins are far more rare than silver or copper. The mints were more careful, and inspection much more rigorous for these important coins. Hence, very few escaped into circulation, and precious few are found today. Even worn errors are highly valued, and seldom offered. No similar error has been offered recently, the closest we could find is an 1895 half eagle in MS-64 that was 20 percent off-center which realized $29,000 at a Kingswood Auction. We note some recutting on the 6 in the date, it is likely just repunching, although some have called this an overdate. We doubt if an accurate determination can be made, as there is not much evidence to work with. Make sure you view this coin as words fail to describe how awe inspiring it is. A foremost opportunity for the most advanced specialist. Estimated Value $20,000 - 30,000. View details	Unsold
Lot 4097		1907 $10 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-65. One of the finest graded of this date! The recent PCGS Population Report shows only 4 coins graded this high, with none graded higher. The surfaces are simply superb, satiny luster in the fields and nary a mark to be found. A condition rarity that is stunning to look at. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details	Unsold
Lot 4098		1907-S $10 Liberty. MS-64. Sharply impressed by the dies and light copper toning in the fields. Blazing luster and with very clean surfaces. Take a look at this coin. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details	Unsold
Lot 4099		1880 $10 Liberty. Includes: 1880; 1881; 1893; 1894; 1897 (2 pcs); 1899; 1907. Coins grade Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Total of 8 coins. Estimated Value $900 - 1,050. View details	Realized $1,208
Lot 4100		1907. Wire rim, periods. NGC graded MS-66. Miscalled the "wire rim" by most, the proper term is "knife rim" to describe the fine raised circle of gold at the extreme edge of the rim on the obverse and reverse. The surfaces are outstanding, with satiny softness throughout. The fields show extensive die polishing lines which cross many of the devices. The net mintage is believed to be 448, after some were melted from the original 500 coined. Apparently these were not intended for circulation, but were instead given out to dignitaries, hence most of these are not well preserved. One of only 3 graded as such, with 4 graded higher by NGC. This one has a tiny mark in the field before Liberty's nose, and another small scrape on the raised branch below the eagle's foreward claw. In NGC holder #651795-007. The story on this issue is delightful and is always worth repeating. President Teddy Roosevelt took it upon himself to replace the designs on our national coinage. In a letter to the famed sculptor Augustus St. Gaudens, Roosevelt called the coin designs then in circulation "atrociously hideous", and further asked for St. Gaudens help in redesigning the coinage. St. Gaudens had sworn he would never work for mint under any circumstances after submitting a magnificent design for the official medal of the 1892 Columbian Exposition. St. Gaudens submission featured a magnificent portrait of Columbus, with the reverse of a Grecian youth, unashamedly naked, holding torch and wreaths to crown the victors. The controlling Board of Gentlemen Managers of the Exposition accepted St. Gaudens models and displayed them. Soon the naked youth came to the attention of Anthony Comstock, founder of the Society for the Suppression of Vice, who at once denounced the St. Gaudens reverse as "obscene", and began a torrent of verbal abuse at the sculptor and the Exposition. Comstock also wielded his immense power in Congress. The Board, afraid to stand up to the fanatic, or to defend St. Gaudens from fundamentalist prudery, withdrew the reverse and asked Charles E. Barber to design a replacement, predictably notable in its banality. St. Gaudens, infuriated, swore he would go to his grave before having anything to do with the Mint Bureau again. Fourteen years after that painful incident, President Theodore Roosevelt used his friendship with St. Gaudens to persuade him to design his official inaugural medal. Roosevelt confided to St. Gaudens his "pet crime" of wanting to redesign Barbers coinage. This seemed plausible with Roosevelt in the White House. Roosevelt specifically wanted to see the beauty and dignity displayed on Greek coins on America's coinage. St. Gaudens took on the challenge, and began to produce models, just as his health declined. St. Gaudens's pupil, Henry Hering stepped into St. Gaudens's shoes and completed the finishing touches on the designs and Roosevelt used all his influence to have dies made under Hering's supervision. Barber hated the personal slight, and fought the Roosevelt/St. Gaudens project every step of the way. At last, dies were completed for these magnificent eagles. Having no edge, the wire rim became a problem when the coins were stacked, so they would tip over, not to mention being a handy dirt collecting device. Barber demanded they be redesigned, and sabotaged the project at every turn. Roosevelt persisted, and Hering continued to press for the original designs. Nevertheless, Barber's sabotage paid off, and the original concepts were changed in late 1907, reducing the relief adding rims to the eagles and double eagles designed by St. Gaudens. Meanwhile St. Gaudens died before any were coined, never seeing his magnificent coins in circulation. This particular coin is closest to St. Gauden's original design, on later issues the periods were dropped, then the design was changed a bit by Barber for the more common no periods, "Type III". St. Gaudens had originally hoped to have a full standing figure of Liberty, but Roosevelt wanted only Liberty's head, so as not to detract from the stunning full person of Liberty on the double eagle. St. Gaudens chose the figure of Nike from his General Sherman monument (1905) for the obverse head, Roosevelt then requested the Indian war bonnet be added, possibly to conceal the Sherman monument connection, and thus minimize protests from the South. No Native American woman would have worn such a war bonnet, but the powers that be insisted, so there it is. (See Breen's Encyclopedia for more). This coin is a sweet reminder of an epic battle that waged from the White House to the Mint, and the power of many personalities, all struggling with their own agendas. Estimated Value $50,000 - 75,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $57,500
Lot 4101		1907 $10 Indian. No periods. MS-64. With very satiny luster, especially on the Indian's face, and clean in the fields. A touch of weakness in the strike on the upper devices. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details	Realized $1,668
Lot 4102		1907 $10 Indian. No periods. MS-60. Satiny luster throughout. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details	Realized $483
Lot 4103		1908 $10 Indian. With motto. MS-60. A commercial mint state coin. Estimated Value $325 - 375. View details	Realized $345
Lot 4104		1910-D $10 Indian. MS-60. Flashy luster, with moderate handling marks. Estimated Value $325 - 350. View details	Realized $345
Lot 4105		1910-D $10 Indian. PCGS graded AU-55. Wear on the high points. Estimated Value $225 - 250. View details	Realized $311
Lot 4106		1910-D $10 Indian. 2 coins. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details	Realized $518
Lot 4107		1911 $10 Indian. MS-60. Average surfaces and luster. Estimated Value $325 - 375. View details	Realized $311
Lot 4108		1911-S $10 Indian. PCGS graded MS-65. One of the key dates in this series, and rarely found in full gem condition. PCGS reports only 18 graded this high, and 7 graded higher for this date. One little mark above the eagle's head will serve to identify this condition rarity. Flashy luster and excellent mint color throughout. Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000. View details	Realized $6,325
Lot 4109		1912 $10 Indian. MS-60. Typical surfaces for the grade, but bright luster throughout. Estimated Value $325 - 350. View details	Realized $368
Lot 4110		1913-S $10 Indian. ANACS graded MS-60. Only 66,000 were coined for the year, and this is a tough date to find in uncirculated condition. This one is well struck by the dies and shows only moderate handling marks, visible mostly with a glass. Satiny gold luster on the obverse, and a rare coin in this grade. One for the advanced numismatist who needs this date. Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,700. View details	Unsold
Lot 4111		1914 $10 Indian. NGC graded MS-64. This is a scarce date in high grade, and gets downright rare in full gem condition. Rare enough in MS-64, this flashy jewel should please most collectors. We do note a few breaks in the luster near the eagle's chest in the field, and another above his back, which are probably mint caused. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,495
Lot 4112		1914 $10 Indian. MS-60. A bit baggy. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details	Realized $322
Lot 4113		1914-D $10 Indian. MS-60 Plus. Bright luster and decent surfaces. Less expensive than the Lincoln Cent of this date in a comparable grade, but probably rarer! A nice example. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details	Realized $403
Lot 4114		1926 $10 Indian. PCGS graded MS-64. Flashy luster throughout and well struck. Check this one out to see if it will fit into your date set. Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details	Realized $690

Page 1 of 2

1 | 2