Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 81

The Pre-Long Beach Sale

Indian Head Cents

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 649		1861. NGC graded Proof 66. Fully brilliant with a hint of light tone. Only 1,000 struck. Among the better defined issues in the Proof copper-nickel Indian Cent series, this scintillating 1861 breaks with trend and displays uncommon gleaming originality in the fields, topping the highest points of the design with keen-edge details from a full blow by the dies. Each feather in the headdress is clearly defined. Both sides are graced with delicate toning. Both sides spot-free. The entire coin heart-stoppingly beautiful. Out on an original mintage of 1,000 Proofs, only about 400 were released. The survivor rate seems to be quite low, perhaps many substandard examples were subsequently spent, or included collections as non-Proofs. Pop 6; 2 finer, 1 in 66 Star, 1 in 66+. Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 650		1863. PCGS graded MS-64. CAC Approved. PQ. A very nice, lustrous coin. Copper-nickel Indian cents struck in 1859-64 are made from an alloy of 88% copper and 12% nickel, hence their light color, since nickel is the dominant metal whose color takes precedence. Housed in a PCGS First Generation Holder (PCGS # 2067) . Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $329
Lot 651		1869/69. Repunched Date S-4. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown. Lovely brown toning on this scarcer date from the 1860s. Originally thought to be an overdate, opinions changed about twenty years ago and this was reclassified as a Repunched Date. There are many very interesting repunchings in American numismatics, with the scarce 1869 Indian cent being near the top since so few exist in Mint condition this sharp. Notice the PCGS census: Pop 1; none finer at PCGS for the variety. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 652		1876. NGC graded Proof 66 Red & Brown. Lovely rainbow toning. A splendid Centennial Issue Gem Proof with gorgeous color. Only 1,150 struck. Pop 13; 5 finer, 1 in 66 Star, 3 in 67, 1 in 67 Star. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,704
Lot 653		1882. PCGS graded Proof 63 Brown. Lovely shades of blue colors. Only 3,100 struck (PCGS # 2333) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 654		1885. PCGS graded Proof 66 Red & Brown PQ. CAC Approved. A lovely toned Indian cent. Vivid Gem quality surfaces, an impactful strike by the specially prepared Proof dies, and first-class appearance which thoroughly supports the fine Proof 66 grade! Only 3,790 minted. Pop 47; 22 finer, 1 in 66+, 19 in 67, 2 in 68 (PCGS # 2343) . Estimated Value $600-UP. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,880
Lot 655		1886. Variety 1. PCGS graded Proof 63 Brown. Nice blue toning. Only 4,290 struck (PCGS # 2345) . Estimated Value $300 - 325. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $353
Lot 656		1887. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red & Brown. Only 2,960 struck. Pop 100; 64 finer, 54 in 65, 9 in 66, 1 in 67. (PCGS # 2349) . Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $388
Lot 657		1888, 8 over 7. Fivaz-Snow-302. ANACS graded MS-62 Red & Brown. Popular Red Book variety. Bill Fivaz discovered this variety in July 1990. A noted die variety specialist, he called it an 1888/7 Die #2 Overdate. Around 2000, Indian cent specialist Dr. Tim Larson questioned its overdate status, and today it is suggested instead that it was a repunched date, although Fivaz believes it is a "Possible Overdate" in his 5th edition Cherrypickers' Guide. That being said, the FS-302 is a key variety within the Indian Cent series, and this attractive MS62 piece is an nice representative that shows signs of extensive coppery mint bloom around all devices on the luminous soft coppery brown surfaces. The rarity of this variety is underscored by the sale of similar examples in recent years. Identifiable by toned spots at the upper left corner of U(N) and at the 1 of the date; also a few minor flyspecks on the reverse, none of which is noteworthy. Estimated Value $2,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,351
Lot 658		1895. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. One minute obverse spot. Lovely sunset red colors. Only 2062 proofs minted (PCGS # 2374) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $676
Lot 659		1908-S. NGC graded MS-66 Red. Nice strike with relatively fresh color. Frosty Gem. Tied for finest at NGC. Satiny matte surfaces explode with intense luster and varying shades of coppery and golden red. The strike is strong, with clear definition to the high points barring only the topmost feather ends, which is the norm on 1908-S Indian Cents. First year that the San Francisco Mint was authorized to strike minor coinage. (Cents and nickels are referred to as "minor coins"; dimes, quarters and halves struck after 1853 are "subsidiary silver," meaning not Standard weight; while silver dollars from 1794 to 1935 are Standard Silver at the Congressionally authorized weight and fineness for "One Dollar or Unit." Sounds confusing, but much of monetary history is just that, confusing.) Pop 24; none finer at NGC. Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 660		1857-1909. A Near Complete Set of Small Cents. Lacking only the 1869/8 and the 1909-S. The key date 1877 is damaged and the balance of the set will range from Poor to Very Fine. Housed in an old time Wayte Raymond folder album. Estimated Value $500-UP. View details	Realized $658
Lot 661		A lot of Indian Cents. Consist of: 1859 (2); 1865 (1); 1867 (1); 1892 (1); 1893 (2); 1895 (1); 1910 (1). Coins will grade EF to UNC. Lot of 9 coins. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details	Realized $1,146
Lot 662		A lot of Indian Cents. From 1890s to 1900s. All cleaned to look UNC. Lot of 10 coins. Estimated Value $50 - 60. View details	Realized $200