Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 85

May 31-June 2, 2015 Pre Long Beach

Trade Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1428		1874. PCGS graded Proof 64 Deep Cameo. CAC Approved. Well struck and fully white. The Deep Cameo contrast is quite rare and seldom seen on 1874 Trade Dollars, as PCGS notes only 8 pieces in their Population Report that offer this highest degree of contrast. Here is one of the finer examples that bears snow-white color and highly reflective fields, which contrast with the frosted devices. A visually stunning effect that is rarely found on any of these early Proofs, and always sought-after by knowledgeable numismatists. Only 700 struck. Pop 4; 2 finer in 65. (PCGS # 97054) . Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $10,575
Lot 1429		1875. PCGS graded Proof 63 Cameo. CAC Approved. A nice white coin. Only 700 struck. Pop 20; 29 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 87055) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,231
Lot 1430		1875-CC. PCGS graded MS-64. Nice old time toning. A rare Carson City issue to find this well preserved and this issue is virtually unobtainable any finer than offered here. Dusky gray-gold on both sides, and with smooth and attractive surfaces. Most of these were exported to the Orient where they were intended (and did) circulate. While some of these Trade dollars remained in the United States, most entered circulation unnoticed, hence the minimal populations of well preserved coins today. Here is one that has been treasured since it was first acquired 140 years ago. Pop 27; 2 finer, 1 in 64+, 1 in 66. (PCGS # 7038) . Estimated Value $7,000 - 7,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $7,931
Lot 1431		1875-CC. PCGS graded MS-64. Old time toning of russet-gold spanning both the obverse and reverse over lustrous fields. The strike is sharper than often seen on this issue, and the surfaces attractive with minimal signs of handling. Although this is the most plentiful of the Carson City Trade dollars, the majority of those struck ended up in the Orient, where this denomination was intended to circualate. Of those 1875-CC Trade dollars that stayed here in the United States, most circulated and only a modest number retain the Mint State grade. This is notably one of the finer examples known today, and will delight any specialist seeking a high end example of this date and mint. Pop 27; 2 finer, 1 in 64+, 1 in 66. (PCGS # 7038) . Estimated Value $7,000 - 7,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $7,931
Lot 1432		1875-CC. PCGS graded MS-61. A pleasing well struck frosty white example (PCGS # 7038) . Estimated Value $1,800 - 1,900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,233
Lot 1433		1876. PCGS graded AU-58 PQ. CAC Approved. Lightly silver toning (PCGS # 7041) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $564
Lot 1434		1876-S. NGC graded MS-65. A hint of light tone of golden-gray. Reflective fields offer some contrast with the frosty devices. A high condition rarity at this gem grade, and destined for an advanced collection of Trade dollars or one for the type collector. An elegant example that happens to have been coined in our centennial year as a country. Pop 19; 3 finer in 66. Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $10,869
Lot 1435		1879. PCGS graded Proof 65. Lovely rainbow toning of teal and russet on both sides. The strike is sharp as expected for a proof, and this is he first year of the proof only coinage of this series. Gems are in high demand, especially so when they have such appealing toning to match the gem quality surfaces. Only 1,541 struck (PCGS # 7059) . Estimated Value $6,000 - 6,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,756
Lot 1436		1880. NGC graded Proof 66. A hint of light blue toning with delicate russet iridescence on both sides. This is a Proof only date and a scarce issue to find this well preserved and attractive. Only 1,987 struck. Pop 41; 21 finer, 2 in 66 Star, 2 in 66+, 16 in 67, 1 in 68. Estimated Value $8,000 - 8,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $10,281
Lot 1437		1881. PCGS graded Proof 65 Cameo. A lovely white coin. The cameo contrast brings the eye to focus on the frosted devices while the mirror fields reflect back any light with ease. Gems of this late proof only issue are highly sought-after for their rarity and long inclusion in the date collection of Trade dollars. Only 960 struck. Pop 28; 11 finer, 6 in 66, 2 in 66+, 2 in 67, 1 in 67+. (PCGS # 87061) . Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $7,931
Lot 1438		1881. NNC graded PR-66. Mostly brilliant with a film of light tone on the obverse and some toning spots on the reverse. Only 960 Struck for this proof-only year. Our graded is PR-63. Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,879