Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 84

January 25-28, 2015 Pre Long Beach

$1 Indian

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1831		1855. PCGS graded AU-55 PQ. Natural orange-gold surfaces with some luster in the recesses. Liberty's face and neck are free of scrapes, however, a couple of marks are in the lower right field. Both sides show smooth, light wear. For the collector looking for an eye appealing example, this one should work (PCGS # 7532) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $705
Lot 1832		1855. NGC graded AU-55. CAC Approved. Unusually well defined, especially the digits of the date, light wear shows overall. Smooth and attractive, a desirable type coin. Housed in an NGC Old Style Holder (PCGS # 7532) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $529
Lot 1833		1856. Slanting 5. PCGS graded MS-62. Rich apricot-golden color overall with a decent strike and minimal marks for the assigned grade (PCGS # 7540) . Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $376
Lot 1834		1856-D. PCGS graded MS-62. Lovely golden toning on both sides. Only 1,460 struck. An important rare Delonega mint gold dollar. Seldom seen in this grade. Pop 3; none finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 7543) . Estimated Value $40,000 - 45,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1835		1857-C. PCGS graded MS-62. PQ. The 1857-C is important as the first Charlotte issue of the Type Three gold dollar design, none having been coined in 1856. By this time, the demand for the gold dollar denomination was waning, perhaps due to the proliferation of pieces also made in the South by the Bechtler family. Whatever the indication, those depositing gold bullion called for higher denominations during this period, most often the half eagle. As it developed, no Charlotte gold dollars were struck in 1858 either. Only one die pairing for the 1857-C gold dollar was used to coin 13,280 pieces. This is a difficult date in all grades and extremely rare as a Mint State example. The present MS62 example is presently one of the five finest seen by either PCGS or NGC. Both sides display considerable yellow-gold luster and an above-average strike on the design elements, though portions of Liberty's hair and the digits of the date are soft. A couple of planchet defects are noted on each side, a usual characteristic of this issue. Pop 1; none finer at both services. (PCGS # 7545) . Estimated Value $20,000 - 22,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1836		1859. PCGS graded AU-58. A Choice AU, mostly lustrous example whose frost is enhanced with warm sunset-gold color. A group of small marks is mentioned to the right of the 1 on the reverse (PCGS # 7551) . Estimated Value $200 - 220. Ex J. S. Morgan Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $282
Lot 1837		1860. NGC graded MS-62. This low mintage gold dollar features vibrant luster and a few wispy marks that are typical of the grade. Only 36,514 pieces were struck. Pop 42; 39 finer, 21 in 63, 12 in 64, 5 in 65, 1 in 66. (PCGS # 7555) . Estimated Value $325 - 350. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $517
Lot 1838		1860-S. PCGS graded MS-62+. Only 13,000 minted. Light hint of gold tone. Pop 1; 11 finer, 6 in 63, 4 in 64, 1 in 65 (PCGS # 7557) . Estimated Value $3,500 - 3,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1839		1862. NGC graded MS-64 PQ. CAC Approved. Bright orange-gold luster throughout, with excellent surfaces. A top quality near-Gem coin (PCGS # 7560) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $852
Lot 1840		1866. PCGS graded MS-67 PQ. CAC Approved. An appealing coin for both the fully lustrous, reflective surfaces and a sharp strike. Struck in fully brilliant yellow-gold. As always seen on the circulation strikes of the year, evidence of die clashing is found in the fields on each side. The original mintage of 7,100 pieces filtered into the post Civil war era, with most disappearing long ago. Random survivors today make up the majority that exist. Pop 5; 5 finer, 2 in 67+, 3 in 68. (PCGS # 7565) . Estimated Value $23,000 - 24,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1841		1869. PCGS graded AU-58. CAC Approved. Deep toning occupies selected recesses of the design elements on both sides. Lightly circulated with a few tiny marks on the obverse. The 1869 is a scarcer date with an original mintage of just 5,900 pieces. Pop 17; 72 finer (PCGS # 7568) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. Ex: J.S. Morgan Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $823
Lot 1842		1871. PCGS graded AU-58. CAC Approved. A barely circulated example of this scarce, low mintage date from the Philadelphia Mint. Boldly struck throughout. Only 3,900 business strikes were minted. Pop 10; 94 finer (PCGS # 7571) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. Ex: J.S. Morgan Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $617
Lot 1843		1872. PCGS graded MS-68. CAC Approved. A Superb Gem with intense luster and exceptional eye appeal. The rich orange-gold surfaces are alive with deep orange iridescence, and the partially reflective fields support boldly struck and nicely frosted devices. From a modest mintage of 3,500 pieces intended for general circulation. This coin represents the single finest example thus far certified by PCGS. Pop 1 none finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 7572) . Estimated Value $35,000 - 37,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $35,250
Lot 1844		1872. PCGS graded MS-67. This issue is scarce in any grade, courtesy of the low mintage of only 3,500 business strikes. High grade coins, such as this, are rarely encountered. This is one of only nine pieces certified MS-67 by PCGS, with just two finer. In short, we offer a very high condition in a coin of substantial rarity. This is a lovely piece has bright, partially reflective fields and sufficient frosted luster on the design highpoints. Abundant orange-gold color shimmers in the fields, and contrasts with the more satiny head of the Indian princess. In terms of quality and eye appeal, it would be difficult to ever improve upon this coin. Pop 9; 2 finer, 1 in 67+, 1 in 68. (PCGS # 7572) . Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $12,925
Lot 1845		1873. Closed 3. PCGS graded MS-64 PQ. CAC Approved. Garrett and Guth in their book, Encyclopedia of U.S. Gold Coins discuss the 1873 Closed 3 gold dollar: "The 1873, Close [sic] 3 is a very scarce coin in all grades and is, in fact, one of the rarest Type 3 gold dollars. Many coins of this date are deeply prooflike and are difficult to tell from true Proofs." This example presents partially reflective fields on both the obverse and reverse, and cannot be confused as a proof striking as some are. It is well defined and any marks are minimal and not distracting in any way. A thin coating of pleasant orange-golden patina completes the picture of this rare coin. Only 1,800 were minted before the 3 was modified to not resemble an 8. An important opportunity for the gold specialist.Pop 7; 4 finer, 3 in 65, 1 in 66 (PCGS # 7574) . Estimated Value $8,000 - 8,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1846		1873. Closed 3. PCGS graded AU-58. CAC Approved. In 1873, the Closed 3 variety was issued for just a short time before new dies were ordered for most denominations with a more Open 3 style, to eliminate possible confusion. The Closed 3 appears very much like an 8 at first glance. With a scant mintage of just 1,800 pieces for circulation, not many remain today. Attractive copper-gold surfaces with residual luster in the protected areas. Pop 13; 51 finer. Lightly toned (PCGS # 7574) . Estimated Value $750 - 800. Ex: J.S. Morgan Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $881
Lot 1847		1875. PCGS graded MS-61. The 1875 gold dollar's incredibly low mintage of just 400 business strikes was the lowest in the entire gold dollar series, 1849 to 1889. Scarce at all grade levels, this Mint State piece will represent a significant acquisition for its new owner. Well struck with yellow-golden color overall, this MS-61 example shows pronounced scuffiness in the fields, probably from extensive bag handling. However, the coin's overall visual appeal still remains very high. Pop 6; 29 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 7576) . Estimated Value $8,500 - 9,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $10,869
Lot 1848		1884. NGC graded Proof 66 Cameo. This is a lovely Cameo Gem that is fully impressed and nicely contrasted on each side. The devices appear to float atop shimmering reflectivity in the fields. Both sides exhibit soft honey-golden color. Smooth and virtually pristine, with expectably strong eye appeal for the assigned grade. This one is a strong candidate to represent the type in a high-quality proof collection. As with all proof issues in the classic U.S. gold series, the 1884 gold dollar is a rare coin. This is true even though the 1884 has a fairly sizeable mintage of 1,006 pieces. Attrition was high, however, and at least half of the coins struck were almost certainly melted as unsold or lost in other ways. Pop 9; 17 finer, 1 in 66 Star, 13 in 67, 3 in 68. (PCGS # 87634) . Estimated Value $10,000 - 11,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1849		1885. PCGS graded MS-67 PQ. CAC Approved. This is an very scarce Type 3 gold dollar, the original mintage totaling just 11,156 pieces. An exceptionally well-preserved survivor, both sides of this coin are Superb in quality with no distracting blemishes to report. The satiny, honey-gold surfaces exhibit sharp striking detail, which is not always the case on these later gold dollars. Also, there is a hint of reflectivity, but not quite enough to qualify for a Prooflike rating. Pop 14; 1 finer in 68 (PCGS # 7586) . Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1850		1885. NGC graded MS-64. Fully struck with a vibrant reflective finish in the reverse field, the obverse is lightly frosted Both sides also exhibit traces of pale red-orange patina. From an original mintage of just 11,156 business strikes (PCGS # 7586) . Estimated Value $800 - 850. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $911
Lot 1851		1889. PCGS graded MS-68. CAC Approved. PQ. From the final year of the denomination, this date saw a paltry 28,950 business strikes produced. Many Gem examples of the 1889 date are extant as few were ever released into actual circulation. Oddly enough, an XF or AU example is probably much scarcer than a Gem specimen. We note that just three other examples of the date have been certified MS-68 by PCGS. Splendid reddish-orange surfaces are vividly toned over smooth, vibrant, softly frosted luster. A boldly defined Superb Gem with exceptional eye appeal. Pop 4; none finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 7590) . Estimated Value $15,000 - 16,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold