Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 8

Coin and Currency Auction

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Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 5001		1722 Hibernia Halfpenny, harp at left. PCGS graded MS-62 Brown. Medium brown in color and well struck by the dies. There is one minor toning spot in the field before Liberty, and another small one below IB of HIBERNIA. Note a few areas of original mint red in the lettering. Scarce this nice. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details	Realized $863
Lot 5002		(1680) London Elephant Token Halfpenny. Thick planchet. PCGS graded MS-66 Red And Brown. This is the Eliasberg coin, and is superbly preserved. Magnificent brown luster on both sides, with ample traces of original mint red adhering near the devices. Boldly struck from an early die state, and certain to please the advanced specialist. As stated in the Eliasberg catalog, numerous fine die finish lines are present. Probably the finest known of this popular issue, and certainly worthy of the finest colonial collection. It is thought that the motto GOD PRESERVE LONDON refers to the fire and epidemic which swept that City in 1666. These were probably struck a few years later, and possibly as late as 1694 when the dated Elephant tokens were struck. Breen estimates that 1672 is a good guess for the time of their coining. This is, of course, the finest graded by PCGS, with a single coin graded as such. A couple of others are graded in lower mint state grades, but most are found in lower circulated grades. This is without a doubt, one of the finest colonial coins, of any type, to survive! A foremost opportunity for the specialist. Estimated Value $10,000 - 15,000. From Bowers and Merena's Eliasberg Sale, Part I, May, 1996, lot 42. View details	Realized $10,925
Lot 5003		1794 Liberty Cap Half Cent. PCGS graded AU-55. Here is a very nice coin overall, the surfaces show only light wear, and the devices are sharply struck. We note a small planchet void on the rim below the Y of LIBERTY. There is a short scratch below the L of LIBERTY into the hair, and there are hints of minor red areas in the back of the hair curls and below the nose. As to the color, this coin is medium brown and the surfaces are very nice for the grade overall. Struck from cracked dies, which also show multiple clash marks on both sides. If you demand a very high grade coin for your variety set, then take the opportunity to view this excellent coin. Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,500. View details	Realized $4,830
Lot 5004		1795 Liberty Cap Half Cent. Lettered edge, with pole. MS-63 Brown. This is the famous Brobston/Reale coin. The surfaces have been carefully cleaned and expertly retoned at some time in the distant past, and the coin is now light brown in color. It is struck slightly off-center to the lower right on the obverse, and is identifiable by a small planchet flake between the ball and loupe of the 9 in the date, and three shallow marks on Liberty, one on her jaw line, another in the middle of her neck, and the last below her ear. Excellent rims on both sides, with a tiny tick below the bust tip on the obverse. The reverse devices, fields and rims are superbly preserved. All is well struck too, with full details on Liberty's curls and the upper leaf tips. Obviously this is a very special coin with a wonderful pedigree, and presents a great opportunity for astute numismatists. Estimated Value $15,000-UP. Ex: Stack's Joseph Brobston FPL No. 69, January 1963, Gene Reale Collection, Lot 2 at $19,800. View details	Realized $10,925
Lot 5005		1835 Classic Head Half Cent. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red. The obverse has numerous tiny spots and boasts full red color, on the reverse, there are some minor specks, and the color is slightly dull from an ancient cleaning. Moderate hairlines are visible in the fields. All proof half cents are rare, this one has a total of around 18 known of the die pairing, and few are this nice. Rare and highly desirable. Estimated Value $6,500 - 8,500. Ex: Bowers and Merena's Eliasberg Sale I, May 1996, lot 450. View details	Realized $5,520
Lot 5006		1848 Braided Hair Half Cent. Restrike. PCGS graded Proof 66 Red And Brown. One of the finest graded of this rare issue, this coin boasts deep steel brown color with some original red near the devices. Boldly struck and very well preserved, the fields and devices don't have the usual problems found on early copper. Slight weakness is noted on the upper wreath and some of the letters are not as fully struck as one might expect. One for the type collector who wants a truly superb example of this scarce early proof issue. Estimated Value $6,000 - 8,000. View details	Realized $7,475
Lot 5007		1852 Braided Hair Half Cent. Restrike. PCGS graded Proof 66 Red And Brown. Another superb early proof half cent, this one has deep mahogany shades with red near the devices. The surfaces are very well preserved, and this is one of just two coins graded this high by PCGS for the variety, there are none graded higher. Doubling is noted on the T of CENT, and this is the "small berries" variety. While one of the more available of these rare proof issues, this is certainly one of the very best! Here is a beautiful coin and one that has a significant pedigree and can claim its rightful place as one of the finest known. Die State I, perfect dies, 79.8 grains according to the Eliasberg author. Estimated Value $6,000 - 8,000. From Bowers and Merena's Eliasberg Sale I, May 1996, lot 475; earlier from Harlan P. Smith, then to William Hesslein to John Clapp. View details	Realized $4,140
Lot 5008		1796 Liberty Cap Cent. NGC graded MS-61 Brown. Certinanly ranks high within the condition census for the variety. According to EAC specialists, the finest known is an AU-55 specimen with three grading AU-50. The Robinson Brown example we sold in September 30, 1986 graded VF-20. This stunning Liberty Cap cent is certain to stir considerable bidder interest. Estimated Value $12,500-UP. View details	Realized $9,200
Lot 5009		1817 Braided Hair Cent. 15 stars. Sharpness of EF-40 but net of VF-20. Here is a rare opportunity to purchase a "fun" coin. Not only is it an example of the ever-popular fifteen star obverse, but its the Newcomb plate coin (obverse and reverse) in his famous variety book on the series. When examined with a glass, numerous hairline scratches are visible on both sides, especially before Liberty's face in the field. These scratches are old and toned over nicely. Struck a touch off-center on the reverse, toward 1:30. Estimated Value $75-UP. View details	Realized $483
Lot 5010		1847 Braided Hair Cent. 7 over small 7. PCGS graded AU-53. Toned a lovely dark brown in color and well struck, albeit a bit off center towards 7 o'clock on the obverse. The date shows multiple repunching, and this must be an early die state. An exciting mint error and a coin most collectors would be proud to own. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details	Unsold
Lot 5011		1847 Braided Hair Cent. 7 over small 7. NGC graded MS-65 Red And Brown. Well preserved for the date with ample mint red on both sides toning to brown. Sharply struck and a very appealing coin. More red on the reverse, and free of the usual heavy spots. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details	Realized $1,380
Lot 5012		1847 Braided Hair Cent. 7 over small 7. NGC graded MS-65 Brown. Satiny brown luster and evenly toned throughout. Free of most handling marks, and a lovely gem example of this scarce variety. One for the specialist. Estimated Value $600 - 750. View details	Realized $368
Lot 5013		1848 Braided Hair Cent. NGC graded MS-65 Brown. This one has about ten percent original mint red on the obverse, more on the reverse. Well struck save for minor weakness on lower bust of Liberty and upper right wreath. Spot-free surfaces and appealing. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details	Realized $431
Lot 5014		1851 Braided Hair Cent. NGC graded MS-65 Brown. This one must have just missed the RB grade, as there is a bit of original red under the brown tones. Satiny and smooth, and a scarce variety to boot. There is a minor low area on the neck of Liberty. Estimated Value $550 - 650. View details	Realized $391
Lot 5015		1851 Braided Hair Cent. NGC graded MS-65 Brown. Smooth brown luster on both sides, with only a single red spot on the reverse between TE of STATES. Another scarce variety that is seldom offered in high grade, especially this nice. One tiny low area on Liberty's neck. Estimated Value $550 - 650. View details	Realized $368
Lot 5016		1853 Braided Hair Cent. NGC graded MS-64 Brown. Well struck on the devices and the only weakness is on the peripheral denticles. One tiny speck at the top of the I of UNITED. Dark chocolate toning on both sides. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $173
Lot 5017		1847 Hawaiian Cent. AU-55. There is some minor corrosion on the upper right rim on the obverse and corresponding portion of the reverse. Nice luster and surfaces otherwise, with light to dark brown toning, and hints of original mint color. Most of these are in far worse condition, as the humid climate of Hawaii is very challenging for copper over time. Scarce and popular with collectors. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details	Realized $242
Lot 5018		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 5019		1857 Flying Eagle Cent. MS-65. This one has a bit of coppery toning on both sides. Struck from worn and crumbling dies, especially around the reverse edge, which accounts for the weakness in the strike. Partial separation on the eagle's tail feathers noted, from the weakness in the strike. Wounderful spot-free surfaces with a touch of pale bluish and golden toning. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details	Realized $1,208
Lot 5020		1864 Indian Head Cent. Bronze, no "L". PCGS graded Proof 65 Brown. Deep muddy brown in color with light wood grain appearance. There is a touch of magenta color in the headdress, and the balance of the coin is deep brown in color. A tough proof date to find in gem. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details	Unsold
Lot 5021		1875 Indian Head Cent. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red and Brown. Mostly red with just a bit of toning starting to form. The mirror fields have no spots or problems aside from very minor hairlines. The top of the 5 has slight recutting on the flag. Scarce in full gem condition. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details	Realized $2,185
Lot 5022		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 5023		1860 Silver Three Cents. NGC graded Proof 65. Beautifully toned. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details	Realized $2,530
Lot 5024		1873 Nickel Three Cents. Open 3. NGC graded MS-65. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details	Realized $805
Lot 5025		1898 Liberty Nickel. NGC graded MS-65. Satiny luster on both sides with a touch of residue hidden in the devices. One tiny cheek nick, and a couple more in the left obverse field from a higher grade. Estimated Value $550 - 700. View details	Realized $460
Lot 5026		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 5027		1837 Liberty Seated Half Dime. No stars, large date. NGC graded MS-66. One of the highest graded examples of this scarce type coin. NGC has only awarded the MS-66 grade to 36 coins, with 12 graded higher by that service. This coin is untoned, with satiny white luster and excellent fields. Note that sharpness in the strike, with full details on the upper devices. All the digits in the date show recutting low. The no stars design only lasted a bit over a year, and stars were soon added in early 1838 on all half dime dies, except for a small issue from New Orleans, which retained the no stars obverse theme. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details	Realized $2,760
Lot 5028		1858 Liberty Seated Half Dime. PCGS graded MS-65. Deep blue and russet toning on both sides. Still scarce as a type and date, although 34 have been graded higher by PCGS. Well struck on the devices, and perfect for the type collector. A mixture of deep blue and pale violet toning. A most attractive example. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details	Realized $863
Lot 5029		1831 Capped Bust Dime. NGC graded MS-64. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details	Realized $1,380
Lot 5030		1918-D Mercury Dime. NGC graded MS-65. Nearly full bands, with separation nearly complete on the center bands, but not quite full. Experience shows that this is a very difficult date to find with full bands. Toned with deep gold and green shades on both sides, with one shallow mark on Liberty's jaw, and another on her neck. The obverse shows some strike doubling on the peripheral devices. Estimated Value $350 - 425. View details	Realized $391
Lot 5031		1876 Twenty Cents. PCGS graded MS-65. Deeply toned on both sides with hints of rose and blue, with steel gray in the fields. Well struck and rare in this grade. PCGS has only graded 21 coins this high, with 10 graded higher. Further, this is a low mintage date, with only 14,640 minted for circulation. Estimated Value $3,700 - 4,200. View details	Realized $3,910
Lot 5032		1892 Barber Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 63. Deep gray toning with lighter devices as compared to the fields. Estimated Value $375 - 400. View details	Realized $391
Lot 5033		1927-D Liberty Standing Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. Light golden toning around the edges and well struck, but not quite a full head and shield, as usual. Flashy luster throughout and well preserved. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details	Realized $316
Lot 5034		1932-D Washington Quarter Dollar. MS-64. The key date to the series, and with the added interest of the State Quarter program the interest in a date collectoin has increased dramatically. This one has medium gold toning on both sides. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,700. View details	Realized $863
Lot 5035		1839 Capped Bust Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-64. A rare coin in near gem condition, NGC has only graded 22 this high as MS-64 with 4 graded higher (all MS-65). Toned with deep gold and red colors on both sides, with luster beneath. We note a mark on Liberty's neck near her curl, and a short staple scratch between F and D of HALF DOL. on the reverse. There are minor hairlines on the surfaces. Most of the stars are well struck, and Liberty has bold curls cascading down her back. On the reverse, the eagle is sharp, and the only weakness is around the peripheral devices. Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,500. View details	Realized $3,680
Lot 5036		1897 Barber Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 64. Here is one for the lover of toned coins, the fields have deep gray to green colors on both sides, evenly matched, and the devices are a lighter steel gray. Boldly struck and more appealing than one would expect, even for this grade. Critical examination notes only the faintest hairlines in the fields, which fail to detract. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details	Realized $920
Lot 5037		1952-D Franklin Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. Light golden toning around the rim, and well struck throughout. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $173
Lot 5038		1952-D Franklin Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65 Full Bell Lines. Light hazy toning on both sides, with some darker areas near the edges. Flashy luster. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Unsold
Lot 5039		1879-S Morgan Dollar. Third reverse. PCGS graded MS-65. Deep mottled blue and russet toning on the obverse, much lighter on the reverse with just a bit of gold on the upper left. Estimated Value $65 - 75. View details	Realized $104
Lot 5040		1881 Morgan Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details	Realized $483
Lot 5041		1882-O Morgan Dollar. O over S. PCGS graded MS-64. A rare date in this grade, as most of these entered circulation, at least for a time. The surfaces are untoned and retain the flashy luster normally seen on Morgan dollars. The reverse die clearly shows the center bar of the S in the middle of the O Mintmark. Diagnostic die rust is present on the eagle, as seen on all examples of this scarce date. Only 81 have been graded this high by PCGS, with none graded higher. Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,200. View details	Realized $2,070
Lot 5042		1921 Missouri Half Dollar, no 2 x 4. PCGS graded MS-63. Choice luster and surfaces on this one. For years, Missouri commemoratives have commanded a premium as few were struck and preserved by collectors. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details	Realized $604
Lot 5043		1925 Lexington-Concord Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-66. A flashy gem that is mostly untoned save for a dark arc of toning on the left side of the obverse, with just a hint of toning on the reverse along the rim. Nice luster and clean surfaces throughout. An impressive example for the specialist. Estimated Value $650 - 800. View details	Realized $805
Lot 5044		1935-D Arkansas Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. This one is very original in appearance, with delicate gold toning around the rims, and satiny luster in the fields. Silvery-gray overall and highly appealing. Examination fails to find fault, and the surfaces are truly inviting to view. Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details	Realized $437
Lot 5045		1936 Bay Bridge Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65. Medium gold toning on the obverse, a bit less on the reverse. Nice luster and surfaces. Estimated Value $150 - 175. View details	Realized $219
Lot 5046		1936 Elgin Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. Satiny gray in color, with a peripheral ring of vibrant orange-gold. Faint signs of handling, nothing worth noting. A high-end gem. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details	Realized $299
Lot 5047		1936-D Rhode Island Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-66. A scarce date in this grade, this coin has delicate gold toning around the periphery with flashy luster on both sides. Only 15,011 struck, making this one of the rarest commemoratives to find in gem condition. Estimated Value $700 - 1,000. View details	Realized $253
Lot 5048		(2483-A) Confederate note lot. The following notes are included, and grade Extremely Fine and better. $500 T-64; $100 T-65; $50 T-66; $20 T-67; $10 T-68; $5 T-69; $2 T-70; $1 T-71 and 50¢ T-72, plus a counterfeit $20 note of the style shown in Criswell's book on page 5. Last there is an uncut sheet of South Carolina notes, two $20 and two $50, Criswell numbers 7 and 8 for that state, new with two of the corners missing. Worth framing. Lot of eleven pieces. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details	Realized $920
Lot 5049		(2777-A) 7 Piece Miscellaneous Currency Lot. Consists of the following Large Size Notes: $20 Gold Note F-1187; $10 Gold Note F-1173; $10 Federal Reserve F-919; $5 Federal Reserve Notes (3 pcs) F-859; F-871; F-891. Small Size $50 Federal Reserve Note F-1880-J. Total of 7 notes. Condition ranges from Very Good to Fine. Estimated Value $175 - 200. View details	Unsold
Lot 5050		(2777-B) $5.00 Series of 1902. First National Bank of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Very Good; together with: $10.00 Series of 1902. The Second National Bank of Toledo, Ohio. Very Fine. Two notes in lot. Estimated Value $50 - 75. View details	Unsold

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