Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 84

January 25-28, 2015 Pre Long Beach

Morgan Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1572		1878. 8 Tail Feathers. PCGS graded MS-66. PQ. One of the finest graded of this important variety, with just 42 that have earned this top end grade from PCGS, and importantly only 6 have been graded higher. Totally white and lustrous, with an excellent strike as well. Both surfaces are exceptionally clear of mentionable marks, abrasions, or spots so common to these heavy silver coins. A very high-end Gem example for the specialist. Pop 42; 6 finer, 3 in 66+, 2 in 67, 1 in 68. (PCGS # 7072) . Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1573		1878. 8 Tail Feathers. NGC graded MS-65. Frosty and vibrant, this nicely toned Gem is free of most grade limiting abrasions. A popular variety that will see strong bids from Morgan dollar experts. Pop 416; 73 finer, 39 in 65 Star, 7 in 65+, 21 in 66, 6 in 66 Star (PCGS # 7072) . Estimated Value $900 - 950. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1574		1878. 7 Tail Feathers, Reverse of 1879. PCGS graded MS-66. CAC Approved. Having exhausted its supply of 8 Tail Feathers and 7/8 Tail Feathers dies, the Mint at last switched permanently to the anatomically correct 7 Tail Feathers version. For at least the first few months of 1878, the reverse dies depicted an eagle with a flat breast and a parallel fletch on the top arrow. Since no eagle alive has a sunken chest, and unless one of the arrows held by the eagle was bent, the perspective was wrong, these two reverse die problems needed a fix. At the end of 1878, a new eagle punch was incorporated where the eagle's breast was rounded while the top fletch was slanted. Coins struck from this new die became known as the "Reverse of 1879" to differentiate them from the earlier dies. It is for this reason that the 1878 7 Tail Feathers is found with either a Reverse of 1878 (rather common) or the Reverse of 1879. This example has been carefully preserved and exhibits bright snow-white surfaces and a bold impression of the dies. As expected of the Superb grade rating, there are no mentionable marks or problems visible on either side. Simply put, this is one of the finest we have seen for the date.Pop 19; none finer at PCGS. Tied for the finest graded at both services. (PCGS # 7076) . Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $10,869
Lot 1575		1878-CC. PCGS graded MS-65 Deep Mirror Prooflike. Fully white with deeply mirrored fields and heavily frosted devices. Pop 35; 3 finer in 66. (PCGS # 7081) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1576		1878-CC. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. CAC Approved. Nice multicolored iridescence blankets the obverse; the reverse is brilliant. A highly collectible, premier year issue from Carson City. A few marks are seen that limit the grade (PCGS # 7080) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. The Agora Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $470
Lot 1577		1878-S. PCGS graded MS-66. Fully brilliant and highly lustrous with a faint cameo contrast on the obverse. Pop 645; 79 finer, 50 in 66+, 27 in 67, 1 in 67+, 1 in 68. (PCGS # 7082) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $676
Lot 1578		1879. PCGS graded MS-65 Deep Mirror Prooflike. Modest deep red peripheral color is seen particularly on the reverse. Both sides present a moderate degree of field to device contrast, the result of being an early strike from a new or freshly serviced die pair. Very scarce as a Prooflike example. Pop 9; 2 finer in 66. (PCGS # 7085) . Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1579		1879-O. PCGS graded MS-64. Light hint of tone. A nice strike, save for the extreme centers, accompanies the cartwheel "spin" of luster on both sides (PCGS # 7090) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $470
Lot 1580		1879-S. Reverse of 1879. PCGS graded MS-65 Deep Mirror Prooflike. CAC Approved. Highly reflective mirrored fields contrast nicely with the deeply frosted devices. Brilliant and completely untoned with a bold strike. Certainly a glittering, no-questions Gem piece. Pop 152; 57 finer, 1 in 65+, 48 in 66, 8 in 67. (PCGS # 7092) . Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,469
Lot 1581		1879-S. Reverse of 1879. NGC graded MS-67. A brilliant white Superb Gem with flashy semi-reflective surfaces on both sides. A highly desirable Morgan dollar selection (PCGS # 7092) . Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $734
Lot 1582		1879-S. Reverse of 1879. NGC graded MS-67. Partially reflective and snow-white overall. A sharp Superb Gem example (PCGS # 7092) . Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $705
Lot 1583		1879-S. Reverse of 1879. NGC graded MS-67. A Superb Gem that is untoned and snow-white with remarkable clean surfaces throughout (PCGS # 7092) . Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $705
Lot 1584		1879-S. Reverse of 1879. NGC graded MS-67. Star. CAC Approved. The deeply reflective fields turn black against the heavily frosted devices when examined under a light. Boldly struck with no mentionable marks. Superb quality throughout (PCGS # 7092) . Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1585		1879-S. Reverse of 1879. NGC graded MS-67. A carefully preserved piece featuring ice-white surfaces overall (PCGS # 7092) . Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1586		1879-S. Reverse of 1879. PCGS graded MS-67. CAC Approved. A flashy white coin with prooflike surfaces on the obverse (PCGS # 7092) . Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $823
Lot 1587		1879-S. Reverse of 1879. NGC graded MS-67. A nice white coin (PCGS # 7092) . Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $588
Lot 1588		1879-S. Reverse of 1879. NGC graded MS-66 Star. CAC Approved. A crescent of lovely rainbow colorations shows over almost half of the obverse, the remainder of the coin is snow-white. Sharply struck throughout (PCGS # 7092) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1589		1880. NGC graded Proof 66+ Star Cameo. One of the most inspiring Gem proof 1880 Morgan dollars that this cataloger has handled in recent auctions. This glittering Gem is decorated at the borders with russet-red and gunmetal-blue toning, the centers are glowing ice-white. The toning is somewhat more pronounced on the obverse. A full strike is also noted throughout, the devices are thickly frosted in texture. Deeply mirrored in the fields, and nicely contrast in finish, a lack of even trivial detractions further enhances already strong eye appeal. Pop 1 in 66+; 43 finer (PCGS # 7315) . Estimated Value $6,000 - 6,500. The Agora Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $7,344
Lot 1590		1880. PCGS graded MS-66. CAC Approved. Wonderfully toned on both sides featuring deep blue at the outermost regions changing to russet-brown, deep honey-gold, sunset-red, then dove-gray at the centers. Both the cheek and fields are exceptionally smooth, and essentially mark-free. An appealing Gem for the collector of beautiful color. Pop 138; 9 finer in 66+. (PCGS # 7096) . Estimated Value $2,400 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,596
Lot 1591		1880-CC, 8 over 7. Reverse of 1878. Hitlist-40, VAM-7. NGC graded MS-65+. CAC Approved. Fully white and very frosty with a clean cheek. Always a popular issue. Pop 11; 51 finer, 44 in 66, 3 in 66 Star, 3 in 66+, 1 in 67. (PCGS # 7108) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,763
Lot 1592		1880-CC. Reverse of 1879. PCGS graded MS-65 Prooflike. A snow-white Gem with lovely reflective surfaces. Morgan dollar collectors will pay close attention to this lot. Pop 135; 15 finer. (PCGS # 7101) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1593		1880-CC. Reverse of 1879. PCGS graded MS-65. Frosty, snow-white and exceptionally well preserved. A no-questions Gem example (PCGS # 7100) . Estimated Value $900 - 950. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $952
Lot 1594		1880-CC. Reverse of 1879. PCGS graded MS-65. Frosty white centers with peripheral rings of deep russet color on each side. Some minor striking softness is seen at the central areas (PCGS # 7100) . Estimated Value $900 - 950. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,028
Lot 1595		1880-CC. Reverse of 1879. PCGS graded MS-64. CAC Approved. A stunning reverse arc of rainbow toning covers about half of the obverse. Fully frosted with just a few small marks (PCGS # 7100) . Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $646
Lot 1596		1880-CC. Reverse of 1879. PCGS graded MS-63 Prooflike. CAC Approved. Bright and untoned with nicely reflective fields and frosted devices. Just a few small marks and scuffs are noted (PCGS # 7101) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $734
Lot 1597		1880-O VAM 48 Hangnail. PCGS graded MS-64. A Top 100 Variety. Specialists consider this variety as being rare in high grades, such as this (and above). In fact, the 1880-O date is rare in Gem or finer grades regardless of variety, with fewer than 60 pieces certified by both services combined. Bright and fully lustrous with a good strike and remarkably clean surfaces for the grade (PCGS # 7114) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1598		1880-O. PCGS graded MS-63 Deep Mirror Prooflike. CAC Approved. Deeply reflective with sharp detailing, especially for a New Orleans Mint product. Essentially untoned, a desirable specimen. Pop 46; 37 finer in 64 (PCGS # 7115) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,050. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1599		1880/79-O. PCGS graded MS-63+. Well defined and frosty overall as is typical of most New Orleans issues of the time. Some attractive deep patina has accumulated around the borders on each side. Pop 5; 42 finer, 38 in 64, 2 in 64+, 2 in 65. (PCGS # 7116) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1600		1880-S. PCGS graded MS-68. Back in the 1970s and early 1980s, this would have been called a Wonder Coin when viewed at a coin show. Now, it seems like the sometimes overused words, Superb Gem really don't quite describe the true beauty of this example. The obverse is reflective with a deeply frosted portrait indicating it was struck with a freshly prepared die. The reverse, on the other hand, was struck with a more used die leaving it with a satiny field and barely frosted device. Both sides exhibit a scant amount of reddish-golden peripheral toning. An absolutely remarkable specimen destined for the finest collection. Pop 192; 13 finer, 8 in 68+, 5 in 69. (PCGS # 7118) . Estimated Value $3,300 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,583
Lot 1601		1880-S. NGC graded MS-63 Star. Richly toned over the reverse as if this one was an "end coin" in a paper roll. Multicolored iridescence includes hues of turquoise, blue, green. violet, crimson, gold, and others. A real treat for the toning enthusiast (PCGS # 7118) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,469
Lot 1602		1880-S. NGC graded MS-65 Deep Prooflike. CAC Approved. Deeply reflective in the fields with nicely frosted devices. Hints of natural patina circle the borders. Housed in an Old Style Holder (PCGS # 7118) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1603		1880-S. NGC graded MS-64 Star. The obverse is colorfully toned with colors of the rainbow. Present are: jade-green, antique-gold, crimson-red, and sky-blue. An especially appealing example (PCGS # 7118) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $517
Lot 1604		1881. PCGS graded MS-67. Both sides of this Superb Gem display tremendous eye appeal. The glowing silver-white surfaces on this marvelous coin are virtually devoid of color, save for the slightest amount of reddish-golden color at selected rim areas on each side. Radiant cartwheel luster proceeds from softly frosted, satiny surfaces. As expected of the grade, there are no singularly mentionable marks or spots. Neither NGC nor PCGS has assigned a higher numeric grade, and this example is tied for the finest graded at both services. Pop 4; none finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 7124) . Estimated Value $10,000 - 13,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1605		1881. PCGS graded Proof 62. A nicely reflective, non-contrasting example that features a bit of peripheral toning on each side. Some hairlines and minor marks limit the grade. Only 984 proofs were minted (PCGS # 7316) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,939
Lot 1606		1881. PCGS graded Proof 61. Some irregular, mottled toning is reported on each side of this otherwise brilliant proof. A few small marks and hairlines are reported in the fields (PCGS # 7316) . Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,528
Lot 1607		1881-CC. NGC graded MS-65. Star. About half on the obverse and a small crescent on the reverse are toned in various rich hues of the rainbow. Fully frosty surfaces, a few scattered marks are not readily visible. Housed in an original GSA black holder. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1608		1881-CC. PCGS graded MS-66. CAC Approved. About half of the obverse sports variegated shades of sea-blue, russet, and crimson-gold toning; the remainder of the coin is frosty and untoned. Well defined and free of most marks (PCGS # 7126) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1609		1881-CC. PCGS graded MS-65+. CAC Approved. An exceptionally clean obverse greets the viewer of this Gem specimen. Liberty's cheek is absolutely smooth. Both sides are bright and essentially untoned (PCGS # 7126) . Estimated Value $900 - 950. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $969
Lot 1610		1881-S. PCGS graded MS-67. A snow-white example with a fully mirrored obverse, the reverse is also reflective, but not enough so to qualify as a "Prooflike." (PCGS # 7130) . Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $793
Lot 1611		1882-S. PCGS graded MS-66+. Variegated shades of deep crimson, fire-red, and jade-green overlay the obverse side; the reverse is essentially brilliant. Fully lustrous (PCGS # 7140) . Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,055
Lot 1612		1882-S. NGC graded MS-66. CAC Approved. Deep golden and sunset-red colors combine to decorate the obverse of this "end-of-the-roll" coin. Carefully preserved for many years (PCGS # 7140) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1613		1883. PCGS graded Proof 67 Cameo. Only 1,039 minted. Lovely light blue and golden toning. Pop 2; none finer at PCGS (PCGS # 87318) . Estimated Value $17,000 - 18,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $19,388
Lot 1614		1883-CC GSA. NGC graded MS-66. A sharply struck and fully lustrous snow-white Gem example. The 1883-CC is available in GSA format, but not often with such exceptional quality. In the original black GSA holder. Pop 692; 72 finer . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $911
Lot 1615		1883-CC. NGC graded MS-65. Star. Beautiful deep multicolored iridescent toning covers most of the obverse and just a tiny area on the reverse. A great looking Gem example that is housed in an original GSA black holder. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,410
Lot 1616		1883-CC. NGC graded MS-65. Mottled multicolored iridescent hues of the rainbow cover the obverse; the reverse is essentially brilliant. Housed in an original GSA black holder. Estimated Value $750 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,058
Lot 1617		1883-CC. PCGS graded MS-66. Nicely toned on both sides with attractive multicolored iridescence. Well defined with frosty surfaces (PCGS # 7144) . Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1618		1883-CC. PCGS graded MS-66. Well preserved with an especially clean cheek and just a couple of tiny field scuffs. Both sides are essentially snow-white with satiny fields and frosted devices (PCGS # 7144) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $705
Lot 1619		1884-CC. PCGS graded MS-67. CAC Approved. Virtually white overall, save for a small crescent of multicolored iridescence at the top of the obverse. Sharply impressed and virtually mark-free. Pop 91; 6 finer, 3 in 67+, 2 in 68, 1 in 68+. (PCGS # 7152) . Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,583
Lot 1620		1884-CC. NGC graded MS-64. Star. Somewhat mottled multicolored shades including crimson-red, yellow-gold, and jade-green decorate the obverse of this otherwise brilliant specimen. Housed in an original GSA black holder. Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $617
Lot 1621		1884-S. PCGS graded AU-58. CAC Approved. This coin boasts nearly full luster accented with some light patina and a good strike. The surfaces present a satiny appearance. Close examination finds a touch of rub on the highpoints, Liberty's hair curls and the eagle's breast. It is most curious indeed that this San Francisco issue is very, very difficult to find in any Mint State grade, but a number of high-grade, slightly circulated pieces exist. This is about as nice as can be reasonably obtained (for a near-Mint example), and the desirability is at the top of the chart for an 1884-S (PCGS # 7156) . Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,233

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