Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 84

January 25-28, 2015 Pre Long Beach

Two Cent Pieces

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1063		1864. Large Motto. PCGS graded MS-66 Red. CAC Approved. Although this first year of issue is plentiful in most lower grades, it is conditionally rare as a fully red Gem. Full copper-red and orange mint luster appears on each side of this glowing example. There are no mentionable marks or specks. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Pop 55; 1 finer in 67 (PCGS # 3578) . Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,600. Ex: The Agora Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,996
Lot 1064		1864. Large Motto. PCGS graded MS-65 Red. The surfaces of this coin are virtually unmellowed and show the original orange-red color that it left the Mint with. It is truly amazing that this coin still exists in essentially the same state it was in when Generals Grant and Lee commanded their respective armies that fought the Battle of the Wilderness. It's like holding history in your hand. Housed in an early green label holder. Pop 238; 61 finer, 5 in 65+, 55 in 66, 1 in 67 (PCGS # 3578) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,410
Lot 1065		1864. Large Motto. NGC graded MS-65 RB. A nice combination of gold, deep red, and tan-brown decorates each side of this well struck Gem. The toning appears in a somewhat streaky design (PCGS # 3577) . Estimated Value $425 - 450. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $705
Lot 1066		1865. PCGS graded Proof 63 Red PQ. Sharply defined with attractive, mostly red color. Some flyspecks are noted mostly on the reverse. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Only 500 proofs were minted. Pop 4; 43 finer (PCGS # 3629) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $734
Lot 1067		1865. PCGS graded MS-65 Red & Brown PQ. CAC Approved. About a 50-50 mix of mint red and tan-brown color remains on each side of this well defined, carefully preserved Gem. One hardly visible toning spot is mentioned at the IT of UNITED. Pop 273; 30 finer (PCGS # 3583) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $588
Lot 1068		1866. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red & Brown PQ. CAC Approved. Copper-pink color on the obverse is enhanced with jade-green hues; the reverse exhibits tan and reddish-gold colorations. Well struck with sharply detailed motifs and full denticles on each side, as expected from a proof striking. Only 725 proofs were minted. Pop 57; 72 finer (PCGS # 3631) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. The Agora Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $852
Lot 1069		1869. FS-301. NGC graded MS-64 Red. The digits of the date show evidence of repunching. Ample golden-orange luster remains on both sides, the highpoints also reveal light toning in a pale brown iridescence to confirm the validity of the RB color designation. A boldly struck Choice example that reveals no singularly mentionable blemishes. Pop 7; 21 finer, 19 in 65, 2 in 66. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $969
Lot 1070		1872. NGC graded Proof 66 Red & Brown. In a somewhat variegated fashion, blue-purple and deep cherry-red colors are seen over the obverse of this remarkably toned Gem; similar blue-purple dominates the reverse. The design elements are fully struck up and reveal pleasing variance with the reflective obverse fields. No mentionable contact marks or spots are evident on the carefully preserved surfaces. Only 950 pieces were minted. Pop 38; 6 finer, 1 in 66 Star, 4 in 67, 1 in 67 Star . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. The Agora Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,585