Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 87

September Pre Long Beach

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Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1228		Continental Congress, Feb. 17, 1776 $1/6. Fine-VF. Fr-CC-19. A nice circulated example of the popular "Fugio" design on the lowest denomination issued by the Continental Congress in any of their authorized currency issues. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $188
Lot 1229		Continental Congress, Feb. 17, 1776 $1/2. Extremely Fine. Fr-CC-21. A lovely high grade example with the ever-popular "Fugio" design that is attributed to Benjamin Franklin. Most examples of this type are seen in lower grades, with this present exception being far nicer than most. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $588
Lot 1230		Continental Congress, Feb. 17, 1776 $2/3. PCGS Extremely Fine 45PPQ. Fr-CC-22. This fantastic "small change" Fugio note has terrific eye appeal, and is fully original with no flaws for the grade. High grade circulated notes from this series are very appealing, as they are nearly as nice as higher grade pieces and are often available for a fraction of the price. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $852
Lot 1231		Delaware, Jan. 1, 1776 4s. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 Net. Fr-DE-76. A high grade piece from a popular issue. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $188
Lot 1232		Delaware, Jan. 1, 1776 10s. PCGS Superb Gem New 68PPQ. Fr-DE-79. An outstanding example that is as nice as the day it was printed, during the same year that the United States declared its independence from the British crown. A few very nice examples of this issue are present in the PCGS population report, with four graded at 68PPQ and one (a 69PPQ) graded finer, but most of the high grade sheets have been cut in recent years and this population isn't likely to grow without the chance discovery of more high grade uncut sheets. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,704
Lot 1233		Massachusetts, Oct. 16, 1778 4s6d. Very Fine. Fr-MA-265. A lovely "Codfish" note with excellent eye appeal and no discernable flaws. This was the highest denomination of the issue. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1234		Maryland, Aug. 14, 1776 $6. PCGS Extremely Fine 40. Fr-MD-101. A lovely high-end example with a pedigree from the John J. Ford, Jr. collection. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $165
Lot 1235		North Carolina, Dec., 1771 2s6d. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63. Fr-NC-136b. A nice example with the vignette variety of a house shown at bottom left. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $176
Lot 1236		North Carolina, Dec., 1771 £1. PCGS Superb Gem New 67PPQ. Fr-NC-139. This is a spectacular example of a Colonial-era note that has survived in nearly pristine condition. It is one of only three pieces of this denomination and issue that have been graded 67PPQ by PCGS to date, with none finer. The inks, printing quality, and paper preservation is impeccable. It is a fantastic example for either the Colonial specialist, the Set Registry participant, or a collector who just wants an example from this historic issue. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $400
Lot 1237		North Carolina, Dec., 1771 £3. PCGS Choice About New 58. Fr-NC-142. This is a beautiful example of this popular issue with a vignette of a representation of the Magna Charta. It is pedigreed to the Ford collection. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $400
Lot 1238		North Carolina, April 2, 1776 $6 Goat. PCGS Very Fine 25. Fr-NC-163a. Another note formerly from the John J. Ford, Jr. collection, this the $6 variety with a goat in the design. This series was printed with several different designs for each of the smaller denominated issues, although for all denominations $2 and over just one or two designs were used. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $494
Lot 1239		North Carolina, April 2, 1776 $6 Squirrel Eating Nut. PCGS Very Fine 30 Apparent. Fr-NC-163b. This is the second design, with a vignette of a squirrel eating a nut. It is also pedigreed to the Ford collection, and is pleasing for the grade and is problem-free but for the small edge tear at bottom center as mentioned by PCGS on the label. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $270
Lot 1240		North Carolina, Aug. 8, 1778 $1 Virtuous…. PCGS About New 53 Apparent. Fr-NC-173b. This note is pedigreed to the Ford collection, and is the variety with the motto "Virtuous Councils the Cement of States." It has some minor hinge remnants as noted by PCGS, otherwise appears problem-free. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $259
Lot 1241		North Carolina, May 10, 1780 $25. PCGS Extremely Fine 45. Fr-NC-191. This lovely note, pedigreed to the John J. Ford, Jr. collection, is of the varity that bears the Latin motto "Vim Vi Repellamus" which translates to "by force let us repel force." Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $259
Lot 1242		North Carolina, May 10, 1780 $100. PCGS Extremely Fine 40. Fr-NC-193. This is a relatively high grade example from this issue, and comes with the important historical pedigree of having once been in the massive holdings of John J. Ford, Jr. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $235
Lot 1243		New Jersey, March 25, 1776 18d. Very Fine. Fr-NJ-176. This note has a terrific appearance overall, but a few rust stains are noted for accuracy. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $188
Lot 1244		New Jersey, March 25, 1776 3s. Extremely Fine. Fr-NJ-177. A terrific example of this popular Independence-year issue. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $129
Lot 1245		New Jersey, March 25, 1776 6s. John Hart Signature. PCGS Extremely Fine 45. Fr-NJ-178. This nice, lightly circulated piece bears the signature of John Hart, who also signed the Declaration of Independence. While not especially rare, Hart-signed notes are always popular and are highly valued due to the imporant historical connection. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $764
Lot 1246		Pennsylvania, June 18, 1764 3d. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 Net. Fr-PA-115. Despite the "Net" grade from PMG, this is a nice-looking example of this early small change issue. Most examples of this issue are seen in much lower grades, and truly uncirculated examples are quite scarce. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1247		Pennsylvania, Oct. 1, 1773 5s. PCGS New 60. Fr-PA-166. This piece, while technically uncirculated, is a little darkly toned which accounts for the unusual grade from PCGS. It is pedigreed to the Ford collection. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $165
Lot 1248		Pennsylvania, Schuylkill Middle Ferry (Joseph Ogden) 9d Remainder. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64EPQ. A lovely example of this small change scrip that is often collected alongside other Colonial and Revolutionary War-era notes. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $188
Lot 1249		Rhode Island July 2, 1780 $3. PCGS Superb Gem New 67PPQ. Fr-RI-284. This spectacular example is broadly margined for the issue, well centered, and is virtually as nice as the day it was printed more than 225 years ago. It is one of four notes of this issue graded 67PPQ by PCGS, with none finer to date. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1250		Rhode Island, May 1786 9d. PCGS Superb Gem New 68PPQ. Fr-RI-291. This outstanding example is likely cut from one of the few surviving high grade sheets that have survived and have mostly been separated into single notes to supply today's collectors with high grade notes. It is virtually flawless, with broad margins, bright paper, and deep inks. It is one of two notes graded at this level by PCGS, with none finer. Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,146
Lot 1251		Virginia, May 4, 1778 (Date Printed) $15 Thick rag paper. PCGS Extremely Fine 40 Apparent. Fr-VA-151b. This piece, formerly from the Ford collection, is mounted on paper as is mentioned by PCGS on the holder. It remains an attractive example, and, depending upon the type of adhesive used by the long-ago collector who mounted this piece and the patience of the collector who purchases it today, could possibly be removed from its mounting. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $823
Lot 1252		Virginia, Sept. 1, 1775 £8. PCGS Very Fine 35 Apparent. Fr-VA-85. This Virginia note is pedigreed to the John J. Ford, Jr. collection. While some typical edge and internal splits and tears are mentioned by PCGS on their holder, it is one of the higher grade pieces in terms of pure numerical grade that they have certified. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1253		Virginia, March 1, 1781 $250. PCGS About New 53. Fr-VA-207. This example is a lovely high-grade piece for the issue, and is of the variety with the thicker laid paper. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold