Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 84

January 25-28, 2015 Pre Long Beach

Barber Dimes

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1214		1892. PCGS graded MS-65. Richly toned on each side. The obverse exhibits a misture of deep crimson-red, antique-gold, and cobalt-blue; the reverse is partially brilliant with cobalt-blue and deep red elsewhere. Fully lustrous and well defined. Pop 139; 99 finer (PCGS # 4796) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. The Agora Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $793
Lot 1215		1892. PCGS graded MS-65. CAC Approved. Well struck and nicely toned. The multicolor toning on the obverse enhances the contrast between the field and the devices, while the reverse has lovely cartwheel luster under a even darker toning of reddish and turquoise colors. A really gorgeous Gem (PCGS # 4796) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $494
Lot 1216		1892-O. PCGS graded MS-66. The surfaces are snow-white and deeply frosted on this premier-year New Orleans Barber dime issue. Usually O-mint coins are found with a more subdued, satiny texture, however, on this example, both sides are gleaming white with no trace of color. The strike details are fully brought up, another uncommon trait for a New Orleans coin from this era. We theorize this one might have been a very early strike that has been carefully preserved over the years. Pop 7; 4 finer, 3 in 66+, 1 in 67. (PCGS # 4797) . Estimated Value $3,200 - 3,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,055
Lot 1217		1894. PCGS graded Proof 65. Old time dark toning with a hint of blue and golden colors on both sides. Only 972 proofs were struck. Pop 71; 63 finer, 38 in 66, 1 in 66+, 23 in 67, 1 in 67+. (PCGS # 4878) . Estimated Value $950 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $999
Lot 1218		1895. PCGS graded Proof 65 PQ. A fully struck Gem with vibrant cobalt-blue and sunset-red toning over the obverse; the reverse has similar shades at the border. The underlying surfaces appear flawless. Pop 51; 49 finer (PCGS # 4879) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,058
Lot 1219		1896. PCGS graded Proof 64. CAC Approved. Lovely toning appears on each side in an alternating fashion. Deep blue is at the obverse center with reddish-gold at the border, while a similar blue color is at the reverse rim and reddish-gold covers most of the center. Only 762 pieces were minted. Pop 64; 77 finer (PCGS # 4880) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $764
Lot 1220		1897. NGC graded Proof 68 Cameo. CAC Approved. The fields are deeply mirrored and the devices noticeably frosted as expected of the Superb grade assignment and Cameo designation. In fact, a truly remarkable effect is noticed when the coin is turned under a light. Light golden and ice-blue toning is seen over each side, sometimes mottled, sometimes smoothly textured. A colorfully toned extremely high-grade type coin. This is certainly one of the finest of the 731 proof Barber dimes struck in 1897. Pop 3; 2 finer in 68 Star . Estimated Value $8,000 - 8,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1221		1898. PCGS graded Proof 65. The crisply struck design elements complement highly reflective fields Both sides exhibit vivid hues of cobalt-blue, lighter sky-blue, amber, and deep crimson. Any grade-defining hairlines are well-hidden by the rich toning. Pop 32; 45 finer (PCGS # 4882) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,050. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,058
Lot 1222		1905. PCGS graded Proof 64 PQ. CAC Approved. Glittering mirrors with multicolored "target" toning visible on each side. Very close to Gem quality. Only 727 proofs were minted. Pop 58; 98 finer, 41 in 65, 42 in 66, 15 in 67 (PCGS # 4889) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $764
Lot 1223		1907-D. PCGS graded MS-67. CAC Approved. PQ. Exquisitely toned with mottled gold, blue-green, and russet and traces of silver-gray remaining. The appearance is very attractive and very original. Nicely struck and exhibiting superb luster on both sides. Among the finest survivors, and for any collector seeking the date, who also appreciates beautiful toning, this might be the very best survivor. The Mint at Denver Colorado struck a total of just over 4 million Barber dimes in 1907, the second year of coinage operations at that facility. Small change was badly needed in the West at that time and the coins circulated heavily when released. Few examples were saved by contemporary collectors. As a result, research has shown the 1907-D is one of the most difficult Denver Mint issues of the series to locate in Mint State conditions, especially as a Superb Gem. Pop 2; 1 finer in 67+. (PCGS # 4843) . Estimated Value $18,000 - 19,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1224		1907-O. PCGS graded MS-66. CAC Approved. A richly lustrous Gem with outstanding aesthetic appeal and a colorful overlay of turquoise-blue, sea-green, and antique-golden hues on both sides. We note only four examples of the date have been graded finer by PCGS. An especially desirable example for the collector who appreciates beautiful toning. Pop 13; 4 finer, 2 in 66, 2 in 67 (PCGS # 4844) . Estimated Value $800 - 850. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,528
Lot 1225		1908. PCGS graded Proof 67. Richly and deeply toned in vivid intermingled green, gold, crimson-rose, sunset-gold, and powder-blue. A splendid Superb Gem having lightly frosted motifs and blazing mirror fields, not quite enough to qualify as a Cameo. Fully struck in all areas. Only 545 proof Barber dimes were struck during the year. Pop 8; 2 finer in 68. (PCGS # 4892) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. Ex Newman Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,645
Lot 1226		1909-D. NGC graded MS-67. The lowest production of all Denver Mint Barber dimes was the 954,000 piece delivery of the 1909-D. Both sides are toned in coruscant reddish-golden hues, and the frosted luster is complemented with a bold strike throughout. A couple of tiny abrasions on the obverse are hidden by the toning. This is tied as the finest 1909-D dime certified by both of the major grading services. An amazing coin that is nearly impossible to replace. Pop 2; none finer at NGC. Tied for the finest graded by both services . Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1227		1910. PCGS graded Proof 66. CAC Approved. The obverse shows a moderate overlay of turquoise-blue and pink color, while the reverse runs the spectrum with beautiful multicolored iridescence. A very special Gem Proof. Pop 11; 17 finer, 1 in 66+, 13 in 67, 3 in 68. (PCGS # 4894) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,351
Lot 1228		1910. PCGS graded Proof 66. Nicely toned on both sides in similar shades including blue-green and reddish-gold. The obverse exhibits a mottled appearance. One of only 551 proofs coined. Pop 11; 17 finer (PCGS # 4894) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,058
Lot 1229		1910. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo. Richly toned on both sides in a "target" fashion as if the coin spent many years in a cardboard album. Only 551 were minted. Pop 16; 25 finer (PCGS # 84894) . Estimated Value $750 - 800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $734
Lot 1230		1910. PCGS graded Proof 64. The depth of the colorful patina obscures some of the surface flash, thus the Proof 64 grade assignment. Fully struck and still an appealing piece. Just 551 pieces were struck. Pop 62; 56 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 4894) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $823
Lot 1231		1910-S. NGC graded MS-64 PQ. CAC Approved. Frosty and lustrous with an overlay of gold, gray, and peach iridescence. Boldly struck with most of Barber's tiniest details present. Choice and appealing. Pop 12; 11 finer, 7 in 65, 2 in 66, 2 in 67. Estimated Value $950 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $823
Lot 1232		1911. PCGS graded MS-67. CAC Approved. An intensely lustrous and sharply struck Superb Gem with the slightest hint of speckled lilac color on the obverse. The eye appeal is nothing short of fantastic. Among the two dozen finest examples of the date certified by PCGS. Pop 15; 3 finer, 1 in 67+, 1 in 68, 1 in 68+. (PCGS # 4857) . Estimated Value $3,400 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1233		1911. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo. Attractively toned in a "target" fashion, particularly on the reverse side. Nicely mirrored fields with frosted devices, and one of just 543 proofs struck this year. Pop 12; 34 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 84895) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $705
Lot 1234		1911-S. PCGS graded MS-65. Especially well defined with lustrous surfaces and some mottled golden-brown toning visible on each side. Gem quality throughout. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Pop 39; 69 finer (PCGS # 4859) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $541
Lot 1235		1912. PCGS graded Proof 64. Natural toning shows on both sides of this Choice proof example. Only 700 were struck. Pop 80; 60 finer, 29 in 65, 23 in 66, 6 in 67, 2 in 67+. (PCGS # 4896) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $617
Lot 1236		1913. NGC graded MS-67. The 1913 Barber dime, with a mintage approaching 20 million pieces, is readily available in all grades through MS-65. However, Superb Gems, such as the current offering, are seldom encountered and highly regarded within the collecting public. Soft champagne-gold toning is accented with subtle ice-blue, and sharp detail is seen on the devices. Both sides are immaculately preserved. This one is unimprovable in grade at NGC. Pop 4; none finer at NGC. Tied for the finest graded by both services. Estimated Value $2,700 - 2,800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,832