Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 85

May 31-June 2, 2015 Pre Long Beach

Classic Head Half Cents

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 117		1809 C-1 R4 VG10. Sharpness near VF20 but there are some light contact marks on both sides, including a half dozen fine scratches on the obverse and a couple more inside the wreath. Lightly cleaned and retoned glossy medium chocolate brown with lighter brown in protected areas. A splash of reddish brown toning at star 13 is the best identifying mark. MDS, Manley state 2.0, with a clear die crack through the tops of MERICA. Not perfect but still decent for a rare variety that is seldom seen in grades better than VG. Estimated Value $1,500-UP. Discovered unattributed on eBay 12/23/2014. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,645
Lot 118		1809 C-1 R4 G6. Sharpness F12 but the lower third of the obverse is covered with fine porosity while the upper 15% of the reverse is covered with moderate corrosion mixed with greenish verdigris. Mostly glossy reddish chocolate brown. No notable signs of contact. MDS Manley state 2.0, with a clear die crack through the tops of MERICA. The date is bold and the legends are clear, although STATES is weakened by isolated roughness. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Steve Fischer-Jim McGuigan 11/22/1983. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $376
Lot 119		Group of 7 Half Cents, 1809-1851, grading G6 to VG10. Average grade is VG7. Includes 1809 C-2 R3, 1809 C-4 R2, 1809 C-6 R1, 1810 C-1 R1, 1834 C-1 R-1, 1835 C-1 R1, and 1851 C-1 R1. Some are slightly sharper with defects but all have a clear date. Lot of 7 coins. Estimated Value $150-UP. View details	Realized $259
Lot 120		1809 C-3 R1 AU58. Glossy medium chocolate brown and olive with traces of lighter brown in some of the protected areas. No marks or other defects. Just a trace of rub on the highest points from mint state. Sharply struck MDS, Manley state 1.0. The best identifying mark is microscopic planchet clip that weakens a few dentils behind the head and the opposing ones off the stem tip, as struck. Estimated Value $400-UP. Ex Jack Beymer 9/20/1985. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $999
Lot 121		Quartet of Half Cents, 1809 & 1810, grading F12 to F15. Includes 1809 C-3 R1 LDS, 1809/9 C-5 R1 MDS, 1809 C-6 R1 M-LDS, and 1810 C-1 R1 MDS. The 1810 is slightly sharper with a scrape on the rim but all are attractive glossy brown and chocolate. Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value $200-UP. View details	Realized $306
Lot 122		1809 C-4 R2 Large 0 over Small 0 AU50. Mint state sharpness but there is a subtle bend in the planchet. Otherwise this piece is essentially flawless with only a couple microscopic ticks. The obverse is glossy medium chocolate brown with golden tan faded down from mint color around the stars before the portrait. The reverse is mostly frosty tan and medium brown blending to light chocolate. Nicely struck EDS, Manley state 1.0. The Small 0 inside the Large 0 is sharp. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Abner Kreisberg at the 1980 ANA Bourse (Kreisberg sales envelope included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,525
Lot 123		1809 C-4 R2 Large 0 over Small 0 VF25. Sharpness at least VF35 with many small nicks, none notable but too many to ignore. Glossy medium chocolate brown with darker steel brown toning on the highpoints. EDS, Manley state 1.0. The Small 0 inside the Large 0 is sharp. Estimated Value $300-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $588
Lot 124		1809/6 C-5 R1 9 over Inverted 9. PCGS graded AU-55. Frosty medium brown with slightly darker steel brown toning on the highpoints. The only marks are a small spot of darker steel toning between star 2 and the throat and another under the wreath ribbon. Nicely struck E-MDS Manley state 1.0, showing a couple light die cracks on the obverse but with dentils all the way around that side. The repunching on the 9 is clear and the lump under the second A in AMERICA is sharp. Our grade is EF45. The "9 Over Inverted 9" feature is noted on the PCGS label (PCGS # 1126) . Estimated Value $400-UP. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $617
Lot 125		1810 C-1 R1 PCGS graded AU55. Very attractive glossy chocolate brown with traces of frosty lighter steel brown toning in protected areas on the reverse. This piece is flawless except for a tiny planchet void on the rim over the back of the head and at the opposing place on the rim over the U in UNITED (as struck). Nicely struck MDS with the reverse rotated 55 degrees CCW. This piece is plated in the first edition of the Cohen book on half cents to illustrate the variety. A beautiful half cent with a nice history. Our grade is AU50. The attribution is shown on the PCGS label. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,763
Lot 126		1811 C-1 R4 VF20. Sharpness EF45 with fine roughness under glossy dark chocolate and olive brown toning. The roughness is strongest on the reverse where traces of verdigris can be found using a glass. The only notable contact mark is a horizontal nick on the curl at the bottom of the neck. Nicely struck EDS, Manley state 1.0, with the reverse rotated 15 degrees CW. Estimated Value $3,000-UP. Ex Norm Schultz-Charles Kappen 7/1955-Bill Weber (the Weber collection envelope is included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,998
Lot 127		1811 C-1 R4 VG8. Sharpness F12 but covered with very fine porosity. No verdigris. The notable marks are a couple dull nicks at LIB and a few more around HA in HALF. Slightly glossy olive brown with lighter steel brown toning on the devices. The date is bold and the legends are clear. EDS, Manley state 1.0. Estimated Value $500-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $411
Lot 128		1811 C-2 R3 F12. Sharpness EF45 but covered with fine to moderate granularity with areas of stronger roughness on the left side of the reverse. No marks but there are a few tiny specks of greenish verdigris on the reverse. Slightly glossy dark olive brown and steel. Sharply struck EDS, Manley state 1.0, before any die clashmarks. Estimated Value $750-UP. Ex New England Rare Coin Galleries 11/16/1976-Robert L. Hughes (the NERCG ticket is included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $764
Lot 129		1825 C-1 R3 PCGS graded AU55. Attractive glossy light chocolate brown fading to medium chocolate in protected areas. The only marks, and they are trivial, are a few ticks on the rim including a tiny rim bruise at star 11. LDS Manley state 3.0. A vertical die crack reaches from the dentils over the head down to the curl on the neck. In addition the reverse is rotated 165 degrees CCW from the normal head-to-foot die orientation. A nice half cent, close to EF45. Our grade is EF40+, close to EF45. The attribution is shown on the PCGS label. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Joe Flynn 9/16/1977 (the Flynn sales ticket is included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $470
Lot 130		Pair of Half Cents, 1825 & 1829, graded VF25. Includes 1825 C-1 R3 LDS M3.0 with the reverse rotated 130 degrees CCW EF45 net VF25 for light corrosion on the right side of the obverse, and 1829 C-1 R1 MDS VF35 net VF25 for recoloring. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details	Realized $200
Lot 131		1825 C-2 R1 PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Choice frosty light steel brown with slightly darker steel brown toning on the highpoints. The fields are covered with satiny mint luster and this piece offers outstanding eye appeal. The only mark, and it is barely visible, is a tiny hairline scratch under the C in CENT. Very close to uncirculated with mint state eye appeal. LDS, Manley state 3.0. Our grade is AU58. The attribution is shown on the PCGS label. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex New England Rare Coin Auctions 11/14/1977:14 (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,939
Lot 132		Group of 5 Half Cents, 1825-1834, graded F12 to F15. Includes 1825 C-2 R1 LDS M3.0, 1826 C-2 MDS M2.0 with the reverse rotated 170 degrees CW, 1828 C-2 R1 12-Star Obverse LDS M3.0, 1828 C-3 R1 LDS M4.0, and 1834 C-1 R1 MDS M2.0. Some are slightly sharper with minor defects. Lot of 5 coins. Estimated Value $150-UP. View details	Realized $329
Lot 133		1826 C-1 R1 PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Glossy medium steel brown and chocolate mixed with subtle hints of reddish chocolate on the obverse. Frosty mint luster covers the protected areas on both sides. No notable marks. M-LDS, Manley state 4.0. A die crack extends from the bust tip through stars 1-3. The die files lines right of the date are still clear but the ones above the head are faint or gone. Our grade is AU55. The attribution is shown on the PCGS label. Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex Del Bland-Jack Beymer 9/16/1976. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $470
Lot 134		Pair of 1826 Half Cents graded VF30. Includes C-1 R1 EDS M1.0 with an uncracked obverse, and C-2 R3+ MDS M2.0 with the reverse rotated 170 degrees CW. The C-2 also shows an arc of dentils from an earlier off-center strike on the reverse. An attractive pair. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $150-UP. View details	Realized $282
Lot 135		1826 C-2 R3+ Repunched 6. PCGS graded AU-58 Plus. Glossy mix of medium brown and tan with reddish steel brown toning along the right side of the obverse. The highpoints are a slightly darker shade of steel brown and traces of golden tan faded down from mint color show in protected areas on the reverse. The only notable mark is an arc of very dark steel toning at the ES in STATES. E-MDS Manley state 2.0. The fine repunching on the 6 is clear and light die clashmarks show inside the wreath. Our grade is EF45 (PCGS # 1144) . Estimated Value $600-UP. Ex 2012 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 5/5/2012:48-William R. Eckberg. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $969
Lot 136		1826 C-2 R3+ Repunched 6 EF40. Glossy olive brown and steel. Sharply struck and attractive. The notable marks are a few very light nicks on the cheek and a dull rim nick over the R in AMERICA. MDS, Manley state 2.0. The repunching on the 6 is visible and there are die clashmarks on the reverse. Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex Chris McCawley 4/19/1997. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $247
Lot 137		1828 C-1 R1 PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Frosty light to medium chocolate brown and steel with peeps of faded mint red in protected areas on the reverse. No defects, just a hint of rub on the highest points from mint state. MDS, Manley state 2.0, with die clashmarks inside the wreath. Our grade is AU58. The attribution is shown on the PCGS label. Estimated Value $450-UP. Ex William K. Raymond. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $470
Lot 138		Quartet of Half Cents, 1828-1834, graded EF40 to AU50. Includes 1828 C-1 R1 MDS, 1832 C-1 R2 MDS, 1834 C-1 R1 EDS, and another 1834 C-1 EDS. One is slightly sharper with a light scratch. An attractive group. Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value $250-UP. View details	Realized $617
Lot 139		1828 C-2 R1 12-Star Obverse NGC graded MS64 Brown. Lustrous medium steel brown with a wisp of darker steel brown toning at ICA in AMERICA. The surfaces are mostly quite nice but there are specks of verdigris or other crud between the date and star 13 with more around the legend outside the wreath. The only notable sign of contact is a shallow nick over the T in LIBERTY. MDS, Manley state 2.0. Our grade is net AU55. NGC population 6; 1 finer in 65. Estimated Value $2,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,350
Lot 140		1828 C-2 R1 12-Star Obverse. PCGS graded AU-58. Frosty light to medium brown and steel. Satiny mint luster covers the protected areas and this piece offers excellent eye appeal. MDS, Manley state 2.0, showing very light die clashmarks on the reverse. Our grade is AU55. The attribution is shown on the PCGS label. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex New England Rare Coin Galleries 4/11/1977 (NERCG ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,175
Lot 141		1828 C-3 R1. PCGS graded MS-63 Brown. Lustrous bluish steel brown and light olive with traces of faded mint red remaining on the obverse and 20% of the reverse showing mellowed mint red. Satiny mint frost covers the planchet and the only mark is a shallow planchet flake at the left foot of the H in HALF. M-LDS, Manley state 3.0, with die clashmarks on both sides. Our grade is MS62. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex Chris McCawley 3/13/2009. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $705
Lot 142		1828 C-3 R1 MS60+. Lustrous mint red fading to steel brown with at least 20% of the faded mint color remaining. The only marks are a tiny nick hidden in the hair over ER in LIBERTY and a subtle puff of darker steel toning on the bust. M-LDS, Manley state 3.0, showing die clashmarks on both sides. Estimated Value $300-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $564
Lot 143		1829 C-1 R1 EF45+. Choice glossy light to medium reddish brown and tan. No defects. The fields on both sides are smooth and prooflike giving this piece outstanding eye appeal. Close to AU50. Nicely struck E-MDS. Estimated Value $150-UP. Ex New England Rare Coin Auctions 5/20/1977:27 (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $235
Lot 144		Pair of Half Cents, 1829 & 1834. Includes 1829 C-1 R1 MDS VF25 and 1834 C-1 R1 EDS F15. Both are smooth with no defects and excellent eye appeal. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $153
Lot 145		1832 C-1 R2 MS60. Lustrous medium brown and light chocolate with traces of faded mint color remaining on both sides. The obverse is choice but the reverse has soft crud tucked into protected areas around RICA. A dull rim nick at star 9 is the only contact mark. Sharply struck EDS. The die crack from the dentils to the A in STATES is faint. Estimated Value $350-UP. Ex Chris McCawley 8/2004-Ray Rouse, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 9/14/2008:110 (lot ticket and Rouse collection envelope included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,469
Lot 146		1832 C-1 R2. PCGS graded AU-58. CAC Approved. Frosty light to medium steel brown with slightly darker steel brown toning on the highpoints. The only marks are a half dozen small puffs of darker steel toning scattered over the reverse. MDS. Our grade is AU55 (PCGS # 1159) . Estimated Value $200-UP. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $259
Lot 147		1832 C-2 R2 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Frosty medium brown and steel on the obverse with medium chocolate brown and lighter brown toning on the reverse. A puff of slightly darker reddish brown toning between star 10 and the dentils is the only notable mark. EDS, Manley state 1.0. The reverse is uncracked. Our grade is AU58+, very close to MS60. Estimated Value $750-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $646
Lot 148		Group of 5 Half Cents, 1832-1835, graded VF30 to VF35. Includes 1832 C-2 R2 LDS M3.0, 1833 C-1 R1 EDS M1.0, 1833 C-1 R1 MDS M2.0, 1835 C-1 R1 EDS M1.0, and 1835 C-2 R1 LDS M3.0. One is slightly sharper with light scratches. All are attractive glossy brown and chocolate. Lot of 5 coins. Estimated Value $300-UP. View details	Realized $517
Lot 149		1832 C-3 R2 AU55. Glossy medium brown with subtle overtones of light bluish steel in protected areas. Frosty mint luster covers the fields and the eye appeal is excellent. Just a touch of rub on the highest points. MDS. Estimated Value $200-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $341
Lot 150		1832 C-3 R2 AU50. Frosty medium brown with slightly darker steel brown toning on the highpoints of the devices. No defects, only very light friction on the highpoints. MDS with the usual obvious die rust on the lower half of the reverse. Removed from a PCGS slab graded AU58 (PCGS label #1159.58/60211043 included). Estimated Value $150-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $212
Lot 151		1833 C-1 R1 AU50. Glossy medium chocolate brown with ample frosty lighter brown toning in protected areas, especially on the reverse. The only marks are a couple small puffs of darker reddish chocolate toning over HALF. LDS, Manley state 3.0. Both sides display bold die clashmarks, and the clashmarks on the obverse cover the fields. A neat die state. Estimated Value $150-UP. Ex Doug Bird 4/19/1997. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $223
Lot 152		1834 C-1 Breen 1-A R6 (as a proof) PCGS graded PR64 Brown. Light steel brown with at least 5% of the faded mint color remaining. Darker steel and olive toning covers much of the cheek and jaw. The only marks are a few microscopic ticks in the field off the chin and a couple small rim nicks just right of the date. The fields are smooth and slightly reflective but the mirrors are not deep. Our grade is Proof-60. PCGS population 4; 2 finer in 65. Estimated Value $4,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,050
Lot 153		1834 C-1 R1 PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Glossy medium chocolate brown and steel with frosty lighter steel brown in protected areas. Satiny mint luster covers the fields on both sides. The only marks are a few dull, light nicks on the rim at the bottom of the reverse. LDS, Manley state 3.0. The die clashmarks are sharp. Our grade is AU58. The attribution is shown on the PCGS label. Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex Don Valenziano 8/28/1991. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $329
Lot 154		1835 C-1 R1 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Lustrous bluish steel and light olive fading down from mint red with 10% of the mint color remaining on the obverse and nearly half the red showing on the reverse. This piece would rate a grade several points higher except for a small spot of extremely faint roughness in the field left of star 9. LDS, Manley state 2.0, with clear die clashmarks on both sides. The repunching on the 5 is clear. Our grade is MS60. The attribution is shown on the PCGS label. Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex 2002 EAC Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 4/20/2002:87 (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $494
Lot 155		1835 C-2 R1 PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Glossy light to medium chocolate brown with light golden olive brown toning in protected areas. No defects but it may have been lightly cleaned and retoned long ago. Sharply struck E-MDS, Manley state 2.0, with a single set of die clashmarks inside the wreath. The repunching on the 5 is sharp. Our grade is MS60. The attribution is shown on the PCGS label. Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex Steve Fischer 8/28/1991. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $376
Lot 156		1837 Half Cent Hard Times Token Low-49 Rulau HT-73 R2 EF40. Attractive frosty medium brown and light chocolate. Sharply struck and the only mark is a minor scrape on the rim over the W in WEIGHT. A nice example of the only half cent from the Hard Times series. Often collected as part of the Federal half cent series. Listed on page 95 in the "Redbook." Estimated Value $150-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $353