Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 81

The Pre-Long Beach Sale

World Gold Coins

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1694		Iran. Gold Medal, MS2535 (1976). 29.7 grams. 40 mm. Stamped 900 fine. Mohammad Reza Pahlevi. Golden Jubilee of the National Bank of Iran. Conjoined busts of the Shah and his father. Reverse: Facade of the central bank building, Tehran, legend below. In original case. Choice Brilliant Proof. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,300. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1695		Iran. 5 Pahlavi, SH1355 (1976). KM-1202. 1.1771 ounces. Muhammad Reza Pahlavi Shah, 1941-1979. NGC graded MS-64. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1696		Iran. 5 Pahlevi, MS2537 (1978). Fr-99; KM-1202. Weight 1.1771 ounces. Mohammed Reza Pahlevi, 1941-1979. NGC graded Uncirculated, Details (Scratches). Estimated Value $1,750 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1697		Israel. Lovely Star of David Gold Medal. 17.8 grams. 22 kt (tested). 34 mm. Star of David on both sides with a letter "Mem" in center on one side and the letter "Shin" in center on the other side. Very sharply struck and the style of striking appears to be from the 19th century. Very attractive medal. Choice Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $550 - 650. Ex: William Rosenblum Auction #37A, March 1, 2007, Lot 963. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $969
Lot 1698		Israel. Theodor Herzl, Privately issued gold medal, 1960. Each medal 8.0 grams. total weight 32.0 grams. 900 fine. 26 mm. Theodor Herzl bust left. Reverse: Menorah and the date of Israel's independence - May 14, 1948. Lot of 4 Medals. Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $950 - 1,050. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,146
Lot 1699		Israel. Theodor Herzl, Privately Issued Gold Medal, 1960. 16 grams. 900 fine. 36 mm. Commemorates the 100th anniversary of the birth of the "Father of Zionism,: Theodor Herzl. The reverse contains the emblems of the Twelve Tribes. Choice Proof-Like Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $475 - 525. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $617
Lot 1700		Israel. Theodor Herzl, Privately Issued Gold Medal, 1960. 16 grams. 900 fine. 36 mm. Commemorates the 100th anniversary of the birth of the "Father of Zionism,: Theodor Herzl. The reverse contains the emblems of the Twelve Tribes. Choice Proof-Like Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $475 - 525. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $558
Lot 1701		Israel. 20 Lirot, 1960. KM-30. Weight 0.2355 ounce. 100th Anniversary - Birth of Herzl. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $250 - 275. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $341
Lot 1702		Israel. Bar Mitzvah, State Gold Medal Set, 1961. Total 28.2 grams (. 750 fine (not indicated). Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $764
Lot 1703		Israel. Bar Mitzvah, State Gold Medal, 1961. 15 grams. 750 fine (not indicated). 27 mm. Issued to commemorate "Thirteen Years of the State of Israel." Depicts a young man reading his Torah portion at his Bar Mitzvah. Reverse features symbols of the 12 Tribes. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $375 - 425. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $470
Lot 1704		Israel. Bar Mitzvah, State Gold Medal, 1961. 15 grams. 750 fine (not indicated). 27 mm. Issued to commemorate "Thirteen Years of the State of Israel." Depicts a young man reading his Torah portion at his Bar Mitzvah. Reverse features symbols of the 12 Tribes. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $375 - 425. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $470
Lot 1705		Israel. Set: 50 and 100 Lirot, 1962. KM-40, 41. Total weight 1.1799 ounces. On the 10th Anniversary of Independence. Death of Weizmann. Reverse: Menorah. Lot of 2 coins. Choice Brilliant Proof. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,469
Lot 1706		Israel. 50 Lirot, 1962. KM-40. Weight 0.3933 ounce. For the 10th Anniversary - Death of Weizmann. Choice Brilliant Proof. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $517
Lot 1707		Israel. Liberation (Judaea Capta-Israel Liberata), State Gold Medal, 1962. 15 grams. 750. 27 mm. Features design from a Roman Judaea Capta coin issued by Vespasian in 70 CE, at the conclusion of the First Revolt, contrasting with a scene of a Jewish pioneer planting a sapling and a mother holding her baby. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $375 - 425. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $499
Lot 1708		Israel. Liberation (Judaea Capta-Israel Liberata), State Gold Medal Set, 1962. 15 grams, 8 grams and 5 grams. All 750 fine (not indicated). 27, 22 and 19 mm. Features design from a Roman Judaea Capta coin issued by Vespasian in 70 CE, at the conclusion of the First Revolt, contrasting with a scene of a Jewish pioneer planting a sapling and a mother holding her baby. Lot of 3 Medals. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $852
Lot 1709		Israel. Terra Sancta (Holy Land), State Gold Medal, 1963. 30 grams. 917 fine. 35 mm. Commemorates Christian pilgrimages to the Holy Land. Obverse pictures the Holy Land in perspective following the style of ancient maps, with the Mediterranean Sea at the bottom. Features Biblical quote: "Love thy neighbour as thyself (Leviticus 19:18)." Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,087
Lot 1710		Israel. Terra Sancta (Holy Land), State Gold Medal, 1963. 30 grams. 917 fine. 35 mm. Commemorates Christian pilgrimages to the Holy Land. Obverse pictures the Holy Land in perspective following the style of ancient maps, with the Mediterranean Sea at the bottom. Features Biblical quote: "Love thy neighbour as thyself (Leviticus 19:18)." Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,116
Lot 1711		Israel. Masada, State Gold Medal, 1965. 15 grams. 917 fine. 27 mm. Masada was built by Jonathan the Hasmonean (Maccabee) atop a steep rocky precipice rising 450 meters above the Dead Sea. Herod added to the fortifications, and this is wear 960 fighters, women and children held out for three years following the destruction of the Temple in 70 EC. Rather than be taken as prisoners by the Romans they all chose to commit suicide. Israelis do not intend to repeat this history, explaining the mottos appearing on the medal: "Masada shall not fall again" and "We shall remain free men." Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $570
Lot 1712		Israel. Masada, State Gold Medal, 1965. 14.8 grams. 916.6 fine. 27 mm. Masada was built by Jonathan the Hasmonean (Maccabee) atop a steep rocky precipice rising 450 meters above the Dead Sea. Herod added to the fortifications, and this is wear 960 fighters, women and children held out for three years following the destruction of the Temple in 70 EC. Rather than be taken as prisoners by the Romans they all chose to commit suicide. Israelis do not intend to repeat this history, explaining the mottos appearing on the medal: "Masada shall not fall again" and "We shall remain free men." Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $558
Lot 1713		Israel. State Gold Medal, 1966. 29.8 grams. 916.6 fine. 35 mm. Jerusalem (Bar Kochba Coin). The only gold medal issued in the "Historic Cities Coin Medals" series. Features a replica of a Sela coin issued in Jerusalem by Bar Kochba in 133 CE, and the Holy of Holies within the Temple. Proof-Like Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,087
Lot 1714		Israel. Jerusalem (Bar Kochba Coin), State Gold Medal, 1966. 29 grams. 917 fine. 35 mm. The only gold medal issued in the "Historic Cities Coin Medals" series. Features a replica of a Sela coin issued in Jerusalem by Bar Kochba in 133 CE, and the Holy of holies within the Temple. Choice Proof-Like Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,175
Lot 1715		Israel. Rothschilds (Knesset), State Gold Medal, 1966. 30 grams. 917 fine. 35 mm. By Paul Vincze. Portraits of Baron Edmond de Rothschild, who greatly assisted cultural and educational institution, and his son James, whose estate contributed to building the Knesset (Israel's Parliament). Choice Proof-Like Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,087
Lot 1716		Israel. Balfour Declaration Jubilee, State Gold Medal, 1967. 30 grams. 917 fine. 35 mm. By Paul Vincze. Portrait of Lord Arthur James Balfour, who authored the declaration issued on November 2, 1917 that was an official expression of support for the establishment of a homeland for a Jewish homeland in Palestine. Choice Proof-Like Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,087
Lot 1717		Israel. Balfour Declaration Jubilee, State Gold Medal, 1967. 30 grams. 917 fine. 35 mm. By Paul Vincze. Portrait of Lord Arthur James Balfour, who authored the declaration issued on November 2, 1917 that was an official expression of support for the establishment of a homeland for a Jewish homeland in Palestine. Choice Proof-Like Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,087
Lot 1718		Israel. Private Gold Medal, 1967. 7.1 grams. fineness not indicated. 23 mm. Moshe Dayan in a 3/4 view, facing right. Issued in the Netherlands. On the reverse a soldier kneeling within a Star of David. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $200 - 225. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $170
Lot 1719		Israel. Private Gold Medal, 1967. 4.2 grams. fineness not indicated. 23 mm. Moshe Dayan in a 3/4 view, facing right. Issued in the Netherlands. On the reverse a soldier kneeling within a Star of David. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $110 - 130. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $88
Lot 1720		Israel. Six-Day-War Commemorative Medal, 1968. 30.6 grams. 916 fine. 35 mm. By Ralph J. Menconi. Struck by the Medallic Art Company, USA, in January of 1968 for The American Israel Numismatic Association to honor Israel's Prime Minister, Levi Eshkol during the Six-Day-War/ 5-10 June/ 1967. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,087
Lot 1721		Israel. Six-Day-War Commemorative Medal, 1968. 18.6 grams. 916 fine. 28 mm. By Ralph J. Menconi. Struck by the Medallic Art Company, USA, in January of 1968 for The American Israel Numismatic Association to honor Israel's Prime Minister, Levi Eshkol during the Six-Day-War/ 5-10 June/ 1967. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $670
Lot 1722		Israel. El Al (Hebrew Alphabet), State Gold Medal, 1969. 30 grams. 917 fine. 35 mm. An outstanding design by the great American graphic artist Ben Shahn. Commemorates 20th anniversary of establishing air links with Europe and Africa. Obverse features a stylized dove, and the Biblical quote: "Bring back my sons from far and my daughters from the end of the earth (Isaiah 43:6)." The 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet are shown on the reverse. Choice Uncirculated. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,116
Lot 1723		Israel. El Al (Hebrew Alphabet), State Gold Medal, 1969. 30 grams. 917 fine. 35 mm. An outstanding design by the great American graphic artist Ben Shahn. Commemorates 20th anniversary of establishing air links with Europe and Africa. Obverse features a stylized dove, and the Biblical quote: "Bring back my sons from far and my daughters from the end of the earth (Isaiah 43:6)." The 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet are shown on the reverse. Choice Uncirculated. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,204
Lot 1724		Israel. 100 Lirot, 1969. KM-54. Weight 0.6430 ounce. For the 21st Anniversary of Independence. Shalom. Choice Brilliant Proof. Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $793
Lot 1725		Israel. Keren Hayesod (United Israel Appeal), State Gold Medal, 1970. 30 grams. 917 fine. 35 mm. Originally the chief financial instrument of the Zionist Organization to finance the new country of Israel; it later concentrated on aiding new immigrants. Design pictures a stylized group of men and women, crowded inside a small boat. Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,069
Lot 1726		Israel. Keren Hayesod (United Israel Appeal), State Gold Medal, 1970. 30 grams. 917 fine. 35 mm. Originally the chief financial instrument of the Zionist Organization to finance the new country of Israel; it later concentrated on aiding new immigrants. Design pictures a stylized group of men and women, crowded inside a small boat. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,081
Lot 1727		Israel. Exchange National Bank of Chicago, 1972. 60 grams. 916.6 fine. 45 mm. This medal was officially commissioned by the Exchange National Bank of Chicago to commemorate the first American Bank in Israel, in 1970 in Tel-Aviv. Only 25 gold medals struck. Rare. Choice Proof-Like Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,144
Lot 1728		Israel. Set: 200, 100 and 50 Lirot, 1973. KM-72-74. Total weight 1.3743 ounces. For the 25th Anniversary of Independence. Lot of 3 coins. Choice Brilliant Proof. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,704
Lot 1729		Israel. Official Award Gold Medal, 1973. 30 grams. 917 fine. 35 mm. Mintage 500 pieces. Rare, not sold to the public. Commemorates the 25th anniversary of "Maariv, the newspaper having the widest circulation in Israel." Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $999
Lot 1730		Israel. Maariv Daily, Official Award Gold Medal, 1973. 30 Grams. 917 fine. 35 mm. 500 minted. Are, not sold to the public. Commemorates the 25th anniversary of "Maariv, the newspaper having the widest circulation in Israel." Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,116
Lot 1731		Israel. Arthur Rubinstein Piano Competition, State Gold Medal, 1974. 30 grams. 917 fine. 35 mm. Without signature on edge. Superb design by Picasso, commemorating the First Arthur Rubenstein International Piano Master Competition, held in Jerusalem. These medals were distributed by the Rubinstein Competition and were not offered for sale to the public. Proof-Like Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,081
Lot 1732		Israel. Technion Jubilee, State Gold Medal, 1974. 30 grams. 917 fine. 35 mm. The Technion in Haifa is the oldest academic institution in Israel, having opened in 1924. The reverse design represents the Pythagoras Theorem. Choice Proof-Like Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,058
Lot 1733		Israel. Technion Jubilee, State Gold Medal, 1974. 30 grams. 917 fine. 35 mm. The Technion in Haifa is the oldest academic institution in Israel, having opened in 1924. The reverse design represents the Pythagoras Theorem. Choice Proof-Like Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,087
Lot 1734		Israel. Technion Jubilee, State Gold Medal, 1974. 30 grams. 917 fine. 35 mm. The Technion in Haifa is the oldest academic institution in Israel, having opened in 1924. The reverse design represents the Pythagoras Theorem. Choice Proof-Like Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,087
Lot 1735		Israel. Technion Jubilee, State Gold Medal, 1974. 30 grams. 917 fine. 35 mm. The Technion in Haifa is the oldest academic institution in Israel, having opened in 1924. The reverse design represents the Pythagoras Theorem. Choice Proof-Like Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,087
Lot 1736		Israel. Official Award Gold Medal, 1974. 29.6 grams. 917 fine. 35 mm. Type II. With inner circle-Scarce variety. Mintage 3,039 pieces (410 melted by the government). The Diamond Exchange building in Ramat Gan is featured. Choice Proof-Like Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,087
Lot 1737		Israel. Diamond Exchange, Official Award Gold Medal, 1974. 29.8 grams. 917 fine. 35 mm. The Diamond Exchange building in Ramat Gan is featured. Choice Proof-Like Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,087
Lot 1738		Israel. Diamond Exchange, Official Award Gold Medal, 1974. 29.8 grams. 917 fine. 35 mm. The Diamond Exchange building in Ramat Gan is featured. Choice Proof-Like Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,087
Lot 1739		Israel. Official Award Gold Medal, 1974. 29.6 grams. 917 fine. 35 mm. Type 1. No inner circle. Mintage 3,039 pieces (410 melted by the government). The Diamond Exchange building in Ramat Gan is featured. Choice Proof-Like Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $875 - 950. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,087
Lot 1740		Israel. Official Award Gold Medal, 1974. 29.6 grams. 917 fine. 35 mm. Type 1. No inner circle. Mintage 3,039 pieces (410 melted by the government). The Diamond Exchange building in Ramat Gan is featured. Choice Proof-Like Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $875 - 950. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,087
Lot 1741		Israel. 500 Lirot, 1974. KM-82. Weight 0.8102 ounce. Death of David Ben Gurion. Choice Brilliant Proof. Estimated Value $850 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,028
Lot 1742		Israel. Pair of Official Award Gold Medals, 1975. Serial numbers 1849 and 1435. 8 grams each. 22 mm. 917 fine (not stamped). For the International Hobby Exhibition. Rarely offered, not sold to the public. Hundreds of hobbyists participated in areas of painting, sculpting, copper smithing, jewelry, stamp and coin collecting. Lot of 2 coins. Choice Brilliant Uncirculated. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $558
Lot 1743		Israel. 6th International harp Competition, Official Award Medal, 1976. 30 grams. 900 fine. 35 mm. By Chagall. Mintage 600 pieces. Rare and highly desirabel because of the very low mintage and handsome deign by Chagall. The crown on King David's head is connected to a figure resembling a hen. These were not sold to the public. Choice Brilliant Proof. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,116

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