Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 85

May 31-June 2, 2015 Pre Long Beach

$3 Gold

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1783		1854. PCGS graded AU-55. Mostly untoned (PCGS # 7969) . Estimated Value $900 - 950. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,087
Lot 1784		1854. PCGS graded AU-50. An untoned coin (PCGS # 7969) . Estimated Value $850 - 900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $852
Lot 1785		1854-O. SEGS graded MS-61. Untoned. A well struck example of this prized New Orleans Three dollar gold piece, the only issue of this denomination from that branch mint. Mint State pieces are prohibitively rare, and this coin is arguably on the cusp of that sought-after grade. A few minor scattered handling marks are present, but this is an early die state that offers a well defined mintmark and would serve well to represent this key issue. Our grade is AU-58. Only 24,000 struck. Estimated Value $14,000 - 15,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $9,400
Lot 1786		1854-O. NGC graded AU-55. Mostly untoned. This is the only New Orleans issue of this denomination. Most are a trifle soft in the strike, this one sharper than most though. First year of issue of the denomination as well, and a delight for the date or mint specialist. Only 24,000 struck (PCGS # 7971) . Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,463
Lot 1787		1854-O. PCGS graded AU-55. Nice golden toning. The milling is sharp on both sides and the strike is also sharp. A tough date that is nearly unobtainable in mint state, so most collectors try to locate a nice AU coin for their date and mint sets. Here is a perfect candidate as it retains clean surfaces, minimal wear, and rich orange-gold color. First year of issue of the denomination as well, and the only New Orleans $3 date produced. Only 24,000 struck. Pop 47; 22 finer, 20 in 58, 1 in 61, 1 in 62. (PCGS # 7971) . Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,463
Lot 1788		1855-S. PCGS graded VF Details, Cleaning. Nice even wear. Only 6,600 struck (PCGS # 7973) . Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1789		1856-S. PCGS graded AU-53. Light golden toning. Only 34,500 struck. Pop 36; 79 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 7975) . Estimated Value $2,400 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,056
Lot 1790		1856-S. NGC graded EF-45. Mostly untoned. Only 34,000 struck (PCGS # 7975) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,293
Lot 1791		1860. PCGS graded MS-63. A fully lustrous example with natural multi-dimensional mint bloom colors. A rare coin at the choice grade level and worthy of any advanced colleciton. Only 7,036 struck. Pop 17; 18 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 7980) . Estimated Value $6,000 - 6,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1792		1860. PCGS graded MS-61. A well struck example, fully lustrous and lightly toned. Only 7,036 struck. Pop 14; 65 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 7980) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1793		1860. PCGS graded AU Details, Mount Removed. The reverse shows worn as jewelry. Only 7,036 struck (PCGS # 7980) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $646
Lot 1794		1863. NNC graded MS-62. Our grade is AU-53. Bright and lustrous with light to moderate handling marks in the fields. Low mintage date. Only 5,000 struck. Estimated Value $3,400 - 3,600. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1795		1868. PCGS graded MS-63. Rich golden toning with reflective surfaces. Pleasing choice surfaces with ample luster and solid eye appeal for this scarce date. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Only 4,850 struck. Pop 21; 22 finer, 15 in 64, 5 in 65, 2 in 66. (PCGS # 7989) . Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $8,813
Lot 1796		1868. PCGS graded MS-62. CAC Approved. Well struck, frosty, and lightly toned. Only 4,850 struck. Certainaly not many survived at all, especially in mint state grades. An attractive coin with good luster and pleasing surfaces for this elusive date. Pop 42, 44 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 7989) . Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1797		1868. NGC graded AU-55. Mostly untoned. Choice details for the grade with only little worn on the hair. Only 4,850 struck (PCGS # 7989) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1798		1874. NGC graded AU-55. Well struck and untoned. Only 41,800 made (PCGS # 7998) . Estimated Value $900 - 950. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1799		1878. PCGS graded MS-64. Rich golden toning. A solid selection for the type collector who needs high grade and clean surfaces. Only 82,304 struck (PCGS # 8000) . Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1800		1878. PCGS graded MS-62. Lightly toned (PCGS # 8000) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,100. The Safety Deposit Box Find. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,350
Lot 1801		1878. PCGS graded MS-62. A hint of tone. Only 82,304 struck (PCGS # 8000) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,350
Lot 1802		1878. Breen-6391, "Overdate". ANACS graded AU-58 Details, Scratched, Cleaned. Still a nice looking coin. Only 82,304 struck. Estimated Value $800 - 850. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $999
Lot 1803		1879. PCGS graded MS-63. Well struck with semi reflective surfaces that are delicately toned. Only 3,000 struck, but far fewer are around today (PCGS # 8001) . Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1804		1879. PCGS graded MS-63. A lovely well struck example exhibiting a mixture of satiny and frosty mint luster with touches of golden highlights. Only 3,000 struck and obtainable with patience, and always in demand from collectors (PCGS # 8001) . Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1805		1879. PCGS graded MS-62. Lovely golden toning. Some minor marks in the fields. Nice prooflike surfaces. Only 3,000 struck (PCGS # 8001) . Estimated Value $3,400 - 3,500. The Safety Deposit Box Find. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1806		1882. PCGS graded MS-64. Well struck with plenty of prooflike surfaces, all delicately toned. Only 1,500 struck and this one shows the repunched date with the extra 2 high, always seen on this issue. A nice example for the collector who appreciates quality and eye appeal. Pop 31; 14 finer, 2 in 64+, 7 in 65, 3 in 66, 2 in 67. (PCGS # 8004) . Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1807		1883. PCGS graded MS-64. Boldly struck featuring a mix of frosty and semi reflective surfaces. Only 900 struck, making this one of the lowest mintages of the series. Gem and very choice coins like this are indeed rare of this date, and any specialist would do well to secure this specimen for an advanced date collection. Pop 24; 11 finer, 4 in 64+, 5 in 65, 2 in 66. (PCGS # 8005) . Estimated Value $10,000 - 11,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1808		1887. PCGS graded MS-63. PQ. Nice for the given grade with frosty luster throughout and a good strike on Liberty's hair and the reverse wreath. A scarce coin in all grades, this choice example will surely please any date collector with its charming surfaces and color. Only 6,000 struck (PCGS # 8009) . Estimated Value $6,000 - 6,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $7,344
Lot 1809		1888. PCGS graded MS-66 PQ. CAC Approved. A lovely coin. Only 5,000 struck. Beautiful satin luster on both sides and the strike is sharp on all the devices. Outstanding quality and strong visual appeal for this scarce date and mint. Make sure to bid accordingly if you expect to capture this prize. Pop 32; 3 finer, 1 in 66+, 2 in 67. (PCGS # 8010) . Estimated Value $19,000 - 20,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1810		1888. PCGS graded Proof 64. Rich golden toning. As the Three dollar gold piece series wound down, the last year these were struck was 1889, the number of proofs increased in the final years as compared with prior years. This is such an example, but thankfully for collectors today, more people are able to obtain one of these prized rarities. Proof gold coinage has always been of the highest rarity and offers exceptional eye appeal when preserved as well as this piece. Don't miss out if you need a stunning representative of this type. Only 291 struck. Pop 26; 42 finer, 27 in 65, 15 in 66. (PCGS # 8052) . Estimated Value $12,000 - 13,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1811		1889. PCGS graded AU-58. Mostly untoned with 2 reverse streaks as made. Only 2,300 struck (PCGS # 8011) . Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,585