Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 84

January 25-28, 2015 Pre Long Beach

$20 St. Gaudens

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2124		1907. High Relief, Roman Numerals, Wire Rim. PCGS graded MS-64. A fantastic example of one of the most beautiful coin designs in United States and World numismatics. Saint-Gaudens' stunning portrayal of Liberty is struck up in full, high relief on this lovely specimen. Liberty's dress detail is immaculate and her legs are missing any mentionable nicks. The luster is uninterrupted as it flows freely across the fields and across the devices. Magnification reveals interwoven circles of light die polish; these raised circular die lines are seen on only the finest examples with surface preservation of the highest degree. For identification, a single tiny black spot is mentioned under Liberty's outstretched arm near the olive branch. This beautiful coin issue was the result of work by Augustus Saint-Gaudens at the request of President Theodore Roosevelt. Roosevelt felt strongly about bringing beauty back to America's coinage that he felt was boring and nowhere near the distinction of many Ancient Greek coin designs. Through all of the ensuing problems Saint-Gaudens and Roosevelt endured from the political sewing circle of the time, the project was successful and finally approximately 11,250 High Relief examples were produced in 1907. This quantity of High Relief examples was sufficient enough to satisfy Roosevelt but also enough to cause mint officials to complain about the negative effect of their difficult-to-produce design. Lower relief dies with Arabic numerals were subsequently produced and the mass production of "Saints", as we know them as today, began in full force. Out of the estimated mintage figure of 11,250 pieces, there are two varieties struck from the same dies, Flat Rim (Edge) and Wire Rim (Edge) -- this coin. The Flat Rim examples are substantially more scarce, probably on an order of 2-3x as the more common Wire Rim (PCGS # 9135) . Estimated Value $24,000 - 25,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $24,675
Lot 2125		1907. Flat Relief, Arabic Numerals. NGC graded MS-66. The modified design with the lower relief addressed the practical issues for coinage while the immense beauty of the High Reliefs struck earlier in the year stand as a testament to Saint-Gaudens' original concept. The present coin is unusually nice in quality, with outstanding surfaces for this date. A loupe will find a stray scuff, but overall, the eye appeal remains strong. Pop 95; 44 finer (PCGS # 9141) . Estimated Value $3,500 - 3,800. The Agora Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,465
Lot 2126		1907. Flat Relief, Arabic Numerals. PCGS graded MS-65. Both sides are covered with frosty mint luster and pink highlights at the centers. This is a lovely Gem that also sports sharp striking detail. The 1907 "Arabic Numerals" double eagle represents the Mint's replacement format for the MCMVII High Relief double eagles of the same date. The new, flatter relief allowed bankers to stack the coins easier than those with the High Relief style. The production was stepped up enormously as the new design took much less effort to strike than the MCMVII pieces which often took several blows of the dies to fully bring out Saint-Gaudens' original design. Gems of the Arabic Numerals style are elusive but not rare (PCGS # 9141) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,055
Lot 2127		1907. Flat Relief, Arabic Numerals. NGC graded MS-64. PQ. The 1907 is always popular as the first year of the new, Saint-Gaudens' designed type. This piece has remarkably thick mint luster, and the yellow-gold color shows just the slightest tinge of reddish patina. Only slightest scuffs can be found on the reverse, the obverse is of full Gem quality (PCGS # 9141) . Estimated Value $2,300 - 2,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,644
Lot 2128		1908. No Motto. PCGS graded MS-65. Frosty honey-gold with reddish-orange accents at certain light angles. The lively luster is enhanced with a nearly mark-free appearance, as expected of a Gem grade (PCGS # 9142) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,645
Lot 2129		1908. No Motto. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. CAC Approved. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Lovely golden toning (PCGS # 9142) . Estimated Value $1,150 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,469
Lot 2130		1909-S. PCGS graded MS-65. Well struck with light patina. A lustrous and well preserved Gem that has hues of pale reddish-orange color. This date is one of the more common in Mint State, generally available in grades up to, and including the MS-63 level. In Choice and finer grades, however, this issue still remains elusive. Softly frosted with pleasing cartwheel effects, the surfaces show a few very tiny abrasions. Both sides are well produced with sharp design and freedom from weakness. Pop 327; 18 finer, 7 in 65+, 10 in 66, 1 in 67 (PCGS # 9153) . Estimated Value $4,800 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2131		1909-S. NGC graded MS-64+. Fully lustrous with bright pebbly surfaces as are typical for the date. A few minor contact marks are seen on the obverse (PCGS # 9153) . Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2132		1909-S. PCGS graded MS-64. Abundant orange-golden color overlays each side of this lightly abraded example. Popular date (PCGS # 9153) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,650. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,704
Lot 2133		1911. PCGS graded MS-65. A very scarce date as a Gem. Rich peach-golden toning overlays each side with traces of sky-blue at selected border areas. Satiny metal flow enhances the billowing mint frost giving the coin a shimmering, highly impressive appearance. The original mint brilliance is only interrupted by an occasional hint that it is anything but perfect. In many ways, the strike is almost more important than the mint bloom on a 1911 Philly Mint double eagle. Sheer boldness of strike furnishes us another positive attribute and something for bidders to appreciate and ponder. This will be a treat simply to view this lot, the new owner will truly have a prize. Pop 42; 12 finer, 1 in 65+, 8 in 66, 2 in 66+, 1 in 67. (PCGS # 9157) . Estimated Value $15,000 - 16,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2134		1911-D. PCGS graded MS-65. CAC Approved. A frosty untoned gem (PCGS # 9158) . Estimated Value $1,800 - 1,900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,233
Lot 2135		1911-S. NGC graded MS-65. Orange-gold color, particularly over the obverse, with satiny mint luster on both sides. Sharply impressed and especially attractive. Pop 255; 34 finer, 1 in 65+, 32 in 66, 1 in 66+ (PCGS # 9159) . Estimated Value $4,500 - 4,800. The Agora Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,055
Lot 2136		1912. NGC graded MS-62. The copper-golden surfaces are lightly abraded, typical of the BU grade assignment. Scarce in all grades, the business strike 1912 double eagle sports a mintage of just 149,750 pieces (PCGS # 9160) . Estimated Value $1,800 - 1,900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2137		1913-D MS60. A hint of light gold tone. Estimated Value $1,150 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,293
Lot 2138		1914. PCGS graded MS-62. CAC Approved. From a low mintage of just 95,250 pieces, this represents a well defined, lustrous example. A few scattered obverse marks limit the grade (PCGS # 9164) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,586
Lot 2139		1915. PCGS graded MS-63+. Bright and fully lustrous with a typical grainy finish in the fields. There are no mentionable marks on either side (PCGS # 9167) . Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,174
Lot 2140		1915. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. CAC Approved. Frosty luster. Mostly rich honey-gold surfaces with wisps of pink iridescence at the centers of the designs. A few small abrasions are noted (PCGS # 9167) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,939
Lot 2141		1922. PCGS graded MS-65. Bright honey-gold color bursts from original surfaces unmarred by tarnish or spotting. A strong strike shows as well, making this a desirable Gem quality specimen. For the demanding student of $20 gold, this one displays precision detail at the legends and main devices, which is unusual for the date. Not even a trace of soft detail shows at the date, where sometimes weakness occurs. Pop 1,324; 16 finer, 8 in 65+, 8 in 66 (PCGS # 9173) . Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2142		1922. PCGS graded MS-64+. Rich golden toning surrounds the outer regions, the centers are a pink-gold color. A true near-Gem (PCGS # 9173) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2143		1922. PCGS graded MS-64. Deeply frosted with attractive natural patina on each side (PCGS # 9173) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2144		1922-S. PCGS graded MS-64+. Splendid straw-gold and peach surfaces are sharply defined with full, billowy, frosty mint luster. A scarcer date despite a small hoard from Central America in the 1980s, and highly desirable at this high grade level. Pop 34; 16 finer, 14 in 65, 1 in 66, 1 in 66+. (PCGS # 9174) . Estimated Value $12,000 - 13,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2145		1923. NGC graded MS-64. CAC Approved. A frosty, pink-golden example with minimal marks for the assigned grade. Worth a close look (PCGS # 9175) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,469
Lot 2146		1923-D. NGC graded MS-64. PQ. Gorgeous pink-rose color deepens to orange-gold at the borders with vibrant mint frost. The marriage of these two features provides truly memorable eye appeal. Sharply struck, as well, and expectably smooth for the Gem grade (PCGS # 9176) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,880
Lot 2147		1924. PCGS graded MS-67. An exquisite example of both the issue and the type, this late-date ""Saint"" comes to us with a virtually abrasion-free appearance. The surfaces retain full mint bloom in a lovely blend of rose-gold and orange-gold shades. Lustrous and sharply struck, we can easily see this coin fitting into the finest Double Eagle set on the PCGS Registry. Among the highest graded. Pop 86; 2 finer, 1 in 67+, 1 in 68. (PCGS # 9177) . Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $9,400
Lot 2148		1924. NGC graded MS-65. A sharp Gem example with good color and a minimum of marks (PCGS # 9177) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,645
Lot 2149		1924. NGC graded MS-65. Bright and lustrous with a sharp strike and just a couple of inconsequential marks (PCGS # 9177) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2150		1924. NGC graded MS-65. Bright golden luster with a bold strike. An ideal type coin (PCGS # 9177) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,645
Lot 2151		1924. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. CAC Approved. Medium-gold surfaces are well struck with full mint luster. Minimally abraded, as befits the grade, with a pleasingly original "look." Housed in an Old Green Holder (PCGS # 9177) . Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,528
Lot 2152		1924. NGC graded MS-62. Very frosty overall with a few small marks on the obverse (PCGS # 9177) . Estimated Value $1,150 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,322
Lot 2153		1924-D. NGC graded UNC Details, Reverse Damage. Pale green-gold iridescence on frosty Uncirculated surfaces. A gouge above the eagle's head and a small indentation beneath the eagle's beak account for the disclaimer noted on the NGC insert. An affordable example of this better date twenty (PCGS # 9178) . Estimated Value $1,800 - 1,900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,115
Lot 2154		1925. PCGS graded MS-65. This is a handsome rose-gold example whose surfaces are also bathed in full satin-to-softly frosted luster. With a sharp strike and freedom from significant abrasions, this coin is solidly graded as a Gem (PCGS # 9180) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,645
Lot 2155		1926 TDO FS-101. NGC graded MS-64. Pleasing yellow-gold color with hints of pink at the centers. A few minor contact marks limit the grade. Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,350
Lot 2156		1927. PCGS graded MS-66. Pleasing satiny luster with hints pink color at the central regions (PCGS # 9186) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,115
Lot 2157		1927. PCGS graded MS-65. A fully lustrous Gem example of this generic date. Rich straw-golden color (PCGS # 9186) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,645
Lot 2158		1927. PCGS graded MS-65. A distinctive piece with attractive, golden-pink color and frosty luster. There are some tiny abrasions, but their number is typical for the assigned grade (PCGS # 9186) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,645
Lot 2159		1927. PCGS graded MS-65. Rich sunset-golden toning has formed on each side in irregular patterns. Housed in an Old Green Holder (PCGS # 9186) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,645
Lot 2160		1927. NGC graded MS-65. A Gem example with minimal field marks and the expected surface quality for the assigned grade (PCGS # 9186) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,645
Lot 2161		1927. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. Rich honey-gold color with a bold strike and just a couple of small marks on the reverse. This is a true near-Gem example. Housed in a First Generation Holder (PCGS # 9186) . Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,704
Lot 2162		1927. PCGS graded MS-64. A nice looking Choice example featuring full luster and a good strike (PCGS # 9186) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2163		1927. PCGS graded MS-64. Subtle reddish-rose color greets the viewer from both sides of this smooth-looking MS-64. Satiny in sheen, and sharply struck from the dies (PCGS # 9186) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,410
Lot 2164		1927. PCGS graded MS-64. Bright and lustrous with a pink-gold appearance at the centers (PCGS # 9186) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,351
Lot 2165		1927. PCGS graded MS-64. CAC Approved. Bright satiny luster over the obverse; the reverse appears slightly grainy. Attractive golden color (PCGS # 9186) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,410
Lot 2166		1927. PCGS graded MS-64. Rich golden color circles the pink-gold centers. Just a few scattered abrasions are reported (PCGS # 9186) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,381
Lot 2167		1927. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. Fully lustrous with exceptionally clean surfaces for the assigned grade (PCGS # 9186) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,322
Lot 2168		1927. NGC graded MS-62 PQ. Deeply frosted with full mint luster. This one has the appearance of a finer grade (PCGS # 9186) . Estimated Value $1,150 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,322
Lot 2169		1927. Sharpness of XF, worn as jewelry. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,050. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,234