Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 84

January 25-28, 2015 Pre Long Beach

$5 Indian

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1993		1909. PCGS graded MS-64+ PQ. CAC Approved. A Choice Mint State specimen of Premium Quality that is as visually appealing as one could hope for at the current grade level. Lively luster enhances the overall appearance, with honey-gold iridescence over each side. The 1909 is much less common than its Denver Mint counterpart of the same date. Just a couple of tiny marks on the reverse are found. A pleasing example for the date and grade combination (PCGS # 8513) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1994		1909-D. PCGS graded MS-63+. Bright and frosty with a straw-gold and pink appearance overall. Just a few small marks and surface abrasions are reported on this generic date (PCGS # 8514) . Estimated Value $850 - 900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $999
Lot 1995		1909-D. Sharpness of VF, cleaned and worn as jewelry. The D mintmark is weakly defined and the noticeably worn surfaces are abnormally bright. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $341
Lot 1996		1909-O. PCGS graded AU-58. A clearly defined "O" mintmark with rich golden toning over smooth, barely circulated surfaces. We note a couple of tiny marks on the reverse, these mentioned mainly for identification purposes. This is one of the key-date coins in the Indian Head half eagle series. The devices are foursquare and bold throughout with substantial detail to the highpoints. All feathers show their fine die engraving, while the pattern of zigzag dots along the headband remains clearly present. Full wing detail is seen on the eagle (another highpoint that sometimes lacks all its features). One of only 34,200 pieces minted. Pop 91; 74 finer (PCGS # 8515) . Estimated Value $17,000 - 19,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $20,563
Lot 1997		1909-S. PCGS graded AU-58. CAC Approved. Light wear with a straw-gold appearance and just a few tiny marks (PCGS # 8516) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,050. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,058
Lot 1998		1910. PCGS graded Proof 66. PQ. Collectors consider the 1910 to be among the more accessible proof Indian half eagle issues, though a numismatist who goes solely by the mintage figure of 250 pieces will be misled. The initial unpopularity of the "Roman Gold" proof finish meant that many more coins were struck than sold. In addition, the Matte proof finish is more distinctive than its Roman Gold counterpart, and some of the Roman Gold pieces entered circulation mistaken as business strikes rather than the distinctly separate Matte proofs. Those words apply to general rarity, and the proof 1910 half eagle is also a natural condition rarity in grades of Gem proof and above. This piece shows a number of rewarding qualities that make it one of the most appealing representatives of the issue. The luster is a touch brighter than usual with more diffuse reflectivity, though no collector would mistake the fields for mirrors. Light yellow-gold surfaces take on a copper-gold cast at certain light angles. Impressively preserved with few flaws, though several small marks are confined to the reverse field. An important opportunity for the gold specialist. Pop 3; 1 finer in 67. (PCGS # 8541) . Estimated Value $70,000 - 80,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1999		1910. PCGS graded MS-62. Fully lustrous with deep honey-golden color overall. A few small marks on the obverse explain the MS-62 grade (PCGS # 8517) . Estimated Value $525 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $564
Lot 2000		1910. Sharpness of XF, however polished. Once cleaned with a few visible scratches on the obverse. Estimated Value $200 - 220. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $341
Lot 2001		1910-S. NGC graded MS-61. This well defined BU example is an original coin with deep honey-gold color over the surfaces. None of the wispy abrasions are worthy of singular concern, these being entirely normal for the grade assignment. A rare coin in all Mint State grades (PCGS # 8519) . Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2002		1911-D. NGC graded AU-55. With a mintage of just 72,500 coins, the 1911-D Indian half eagle has the second lowest mintage of the series following only the famous 1909-O (34,200 pieces). However, because of the key date 1911-D quarter eagle, the '11-D half eagle frequently fails to receive the recognition a coin of this scarcity usually commands. This example features a rich honey-golden appearance with a slight European look. Sharp details remain and there are just a few scattered minor surface abrasions (PCGS # 8521) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,939
Lot 2003		1913 gold $5 mounted in an Onza watch. The watch is made from 18k gold, bearing a beautiful leather watchband with a 14k gold buckle. A nice auto watch well conserved and still works perfectly. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2004		1913-S. PCGS graded AU-58 PQ. CAC Approved. Very close to Mint State with n=much luster remaining. When examining the reverse, a few marks are reported on that side as well as a weakly impressed mint mark (PCGS # 8526) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,050. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,146
Lot 2005		1915-S. PCGS graded AU-58. CAC Approved. The deep golden surfaces are lightly circulated and exhibit traces of black material in certain areas of the design (PCGS # 8531) . Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2006		1915-S. PCGS graded AU-55. Traces of luster remain in the recesses. The mintmark is typically weak as struck (PCGS # 8531) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $617
Lot 2007		1916-S. PCGS graded AU-53. Lightly circulated with a few small marks and good color (PCGS # 8532) . Estimated Value $400 - 425. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $470