Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 81

The Pre-Long Beach Sale

Commemorative Gold Coins

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1433		"1789" George Washington of Virginia gold medal. Baker-64, Unique. Restrike NGC Proof 64. Struck in 1883. Plain edge. 2.30 ounce, 34.3 mm. Extremely sharp details on the impressive high relief portrait of George Washington. An absolute masterpiece with stunning contrast between the semi prooflike fields and frosty devices. A clear trace of double striking shows the efforts to attain the complete beauty of the design. This heavy medal bears extraordinary thickness of about 4.5 mm. Even some minor marks and frictions notable due to handling of decades, this solo gold strike from the original dies is still a gorgeous gem. Pop 1; Just recently graded by NGC . The dies from which this medal was struck were originally prepared around 1860 by Selig Baumgarten. The only 3 original medals were struck in 1860, one of each in copper, brass, and lead. A dentist and sideline coin dealer in Baltimore called Dr. George Massamore acquired the original dies in 1882, and a total of 64 restrike medals were produced in 1883, 21 each in silver, copper, and brass. T. Harrison Garrett, a client of Massamore's, learnt of the restriking and ordered one more restrike in gold, which is the presented piece. Estimated Value $9,500-UP. Ex Bowers Sale of the Garrett Collection, Part IV, March 1981, Lot 1756; Stack's Sale of the Gilbert Steinberg Collection, May 1992, Lot 23; Stack's Sale of March 1993, Lot 2011; Mr. LaRiviere Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $15,275
Lot 1434		$10 Horseman Restrike S.S. Central America 1857/0 Justh & Hunter 4330.138. In a special gold foil PCGS holder. Made from a Justh & Hunter gold bar. 913 Fine Cal. Gold recovered from the S.S. Central America shipwreck treasure. Struck in 2002 by the California Historical Society on the 150th anniversary of the launching of the original S.S. Central America (called The George Law). Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $881
Lot 1435		1904 Lewis and Clark Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. A nice fresh untoned example. The surfaces are prooflike. Only 10,025 struck. Engraved by Charles E. Barber as were a number its contemporary U.S. commemorative designs, and struck for the exposition. The Lewis and Clark Dollar paid honor to the Corps of Discovery which explored the Northwest in 1803 to 1806 at the behest of President Jefferson. They were sold for between $2.00 and $2.50 apiece, with the proceeds earmarked for completion of the bronze memorial to Sacagawea, part-time guide and full-time interpreter between the Corps of Discovery and the Indian tribes. Mintage figures show 10,025 dated 1904 and 10,041 dated 1905 (PCGS # 7447) . Estimated Value $1,800 - 1,900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,939
Lot 1436		1926 Sesquicentennial $2.50. NGC graded MS-65. Light even toning and well struck. Strikingly brilliant throughout with no abrasions present to sidetrack your enjoyment of the smooth warm golden surface and bold relief. Unlike some Sesquicentennials which are not quite fully struck, this marvel of precision minting shows all regions crisply detailed including the centers (PCGS # 7466) . Estimated Value $2,400 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1437		1922 Grant Dollar, no star. PCGS graded MS-64. Well struck with rich golen-orange mint luster. A Premium Quality coin in a first generation PCGS holder. Only 5000 struck. Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1438		1926 Sesquicentennial $2.50. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. Fully untoned and well struck. Only 46,019 minted. John R. Sinnock created both the Franklin Half Dollar and Sesqui Quarter Eagle Commemorative made to celebrate our 150th anniversary as a nation. The Quarter Eagle has a representation of Liberty on the obverse holding a torch and wearing a liberty cap denoting freedom. The building on the reverse is Independence Hall, Philadelphia, with a rising sun behind it. Initials JRS are to the right of the building. When issued, Sesqui Quarter Eagles were sold for $4.00 apiece (PCGS # 7466) . Estimated Value $575 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1439		$100 1 oz Platinum Union. NGC graded Ultra Cameo Gem Proof. George T. Morgan's proposed design of 1876 struck on 1 oz pure platinum in 2013. Housed in a wooden box with certificate. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,528