Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 87

September Pre Long Beach

Liberty Cents

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 337		1847 N-1 R2 Boldly Repunched Date PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Choice glossy light to medium chocolate brown and steel with frosty tan faded down from mint color covering the protected areas on both sides. There is a faint hairline scratch that meanders across the cheek and a tiny rim bruise over the left side of the U in UNITED. Otherwise this cent is flawless and the eye appeal is excellent. M-LDS, die state c. A die crack meanders through the legend outside the wreath and all 4 digits of the date show clear repunching at the bottom left. Well struck except for some weakness in the upper part of the wreath. Our grade is AU55. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 4 finer. Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex Tom Reynolds-R. S. Brown, Jr., McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 6/1/1998:546-Chris McCawley-Phyllis Thompson, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/31/2010:569 (lot ticket included)-John Koebert. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $353
Lot 338		1847 N-13 R4 AU50+. Attractive glossy medium chocolate brown. The only marks are a couple tiny low spots at the top of the head (as struck) and a tiny rim bruise at the D in UNITED. Sharply struck M-LDS with a strong die crack through MER and two cracks up to the rim from the R. The section of the die at MER is shifted outward but there is no cud break over the R. Estimated Value $200-UP. Ex John Sullivan 10/19/2002-John Koebert. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $447
Lot 339		1847 N-14 R3 NGC graded MS64 Brown. Very attractive lustrous medium brown with subtle overtones of light bluish steel. Great eye appeal, very close to choice. The only defects are a small splash of slightly darker toning left of star 3, a shallow planchet flake at the top of the E in UNITED, and another on the base of the E in ONE (both as struck). M-LDS, die state c, with fine die cracks on the reverse. Our grade is MS60+, tied for CC#8 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $800-UP. Ex 1998 EAC Sale, lot 401-Phyllis Thompson, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/2010:580. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $999
Lot 340		1847 N-18 R5 Large 7 over Medium 7 VF35. Ten points sharper but there is a prominent nick-like planchet void on the cheek. Otherwise there are only a few trivial contact marks. Frosty chocolate brown and steel. MDS die state a, before any rim cud breaks on the obverse. All 4 digits of the date show clear repunching, and the "Medium" 7 at the top of the normal 7 is clear. Estimated Value $150-UP. Ex Tom Reynolds-John Koebert. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $294
Lot 341		1847 N-22 R3+ NGC graded MS67 Brown. Very attractive lustrous bluish steel brown and light olive at least 5% of the slightly faded mint red remaining on each side. Satiny mint frost covers this cent, even the highest points of the designs. The only defects are a pair of fine but fresh pin scratches from the truncation to the 47 in the date, traces of an old fingerprint around star 11, and a pinprick at the left foot of the first A in AMERICA. MDS, die state c. There is a strong die crack from the dentils to the left foot of the 1 in the date but the fine crack from the dentils under star 1 does not reach the neck. Our grade is MS65 net MS63+ for the tiny scratches, CC#4 in the Grellman census. The attribution is shown on the NGC label. Population 2, none finer at NGC Tied for finest graded at either service. Estimated Value $1,500-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 342		1847 N-31 R5 Large 7 over Small 7 VF30. Five points sharper but this cent was lightly cleaned and retoned glossy reddish chocolate and light olive with traces of reddish steel brown in protected areas. The only mark is a small, dull rim nick at star 3. LDS, die state d, with die cracks on the reverse. The "Small" 7 is clearly visible over the top of the normal 7, and the top of the 4 also shows repunching. Removed from an NGC slab graded XF45 (label #110055-010 included, and it shows the attribution). Estimated Value $150-UP. Ex Doug Bird 12/10/2005-John Koebert. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $253
Lot 343		1848 N-32 R5 F12. Glossy medium steel brown and light chocolate with areas of reddish chocolate toning in protected areas on the obverse. The surfaces are smooth and display only trivial contact marks, none notable. LDS. The die crack down the right side of the reverse is clear. Estimated Value $50-UP. Ex Floyd T. Starr Stack's 6/13/1984:589-Jack Robinson, Superior 1/29/1989:1440-Gary Ruttenberg, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 8/19/1995:462-Colonel Steven Ellsworth (last 2 lot tickets included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $65
Lot 344		1849 N-4 R1 PCGS graded MS65 Red & Brown. Beautiful lustrous bluish steel and light chocolate brown with 15% of the mint red remaining on the obverse and nearly half of the mint red showing on the reverse. This cent offers outstanding eye appeal. Sharply struck and nearly flawless. A tiny nick on the upright of the 4 in the date is the best identifying mark, and it is barely visible under magnification. Rare EDS, die state a. The fine die lines described in the Grellman book are clear and the reverse is uncracked. Our grade is MS64+, close to MS65. This cent is finest known of the variety; the rare die state is a bonus. A new discovery that is clearly superior to the best example in the famous Naftzger collection. Estimated Value $2,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,643
Lot 345		1849 N-20 R1 AU50. Close to mint state sharpness but lightly cleaned and nicely retoned glossy light to medium chocolate brown. No spots or stains and nearly void of contact marks. A tiny nick on the jawline over the throat is the best identifying mark. EDS die state a. The strong die lines on the right side of the reverse are clear. Estimated Value $150-UP. Ex McCawley & Grellman Auctions 10/2/1993:250-Gary Ruttenberg, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 8/17/1996:503-Colonel Steven Ellsworth-John Koebert (both lot tickets included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $188
Lot 346		1850 N-9 R2 PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Lustrous medium chocolate brown and steel with traces of lighter frosty steel brown faded down from mint color in protected areas on the reverse. A tiny planchet flake on the neck at the throat is the only notable mark, and it is barely visible. M-LDS, die state b, with a die crack at ME to the dentils over the adjacent A. Our grade is AU58, very close to mint state. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 6 finer. Estimated Value $200-UP. Ex Tom Reynolds-John Koebert. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $306
Lot 347		1851 N-2 R1 PCGS graded MS65+ Brown, CAC Approved. Lustrous bluish steel brown and light olive with 10-15% of the mint red remaining. No spots or stains, and the only contact marks are a couple tiny nicks just right of the mouth and a dull nick on the tip of the chin. LDS, die state b. The die lines at the throat and inner curl are gone and a very shallow low spot (caused by debris on the die) covers much of the neck. Our grade is MS63. The attribution and Ralls provenance are shown on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; none finer. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Dr. Philip W. Ralls, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 1/20/2014:862-John Koebert (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $881
Lot 348		1851/81 N-3 R1 Overdate 51 over 81 (inverted 18) PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Lustrous bluish steel brown and light olive with a few tiny peeps of mint red showing on the obverse and at least 10% of the red remaining on the reverse. No spots or stains, just a few tiny ticks on the cheek. M-LDS die state b late. The inverted 18 under the 51 (51 over 81) is still clearly visible, but it is not bold. A beautiful example of this very popular "Redbook" variety. Our grade is MS63. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 3 finer. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Superior 8/16/2004:16-John Koebert. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,410
Lot 349		1851 N-15 R2 MS60. Frosty golden tan and light brown with traces of mint color remaining on the obverse. Just a few minor marks, including a light one right of the upper lip and a nick that skips down from star 10 into the field over star 11. M-LDS, die state b. Estimated Value $200-UP. Ex Sheridan Downey (via Doug Bird)-Gary Ruttenberg, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 8/19/1995:606-Colonel Steven Ellsworth-John Koebert. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $270
Lot 350		1852 N-6 R2 EF40+. Sharpness near AU50 but lightly whizzed and retoned glossy light chocolate brown and steel with lighter steel brown in protected areas. No spots or stains, only minor contact marks. A small nick between star 12 and the adjacent curl is a good identifying mark. LDS, die state c, with a large rim cud break from just below star 10 to star 12. Estimated Value $40-UP. Ex Tom Reynolds-John Koebert. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $165
Lot 351		1852 N-21 R4 AU50. Frosty tan and light brown with darker steel brown toning on the highpoints. The only defect is a low spot in the hair under star 7, as struck. Otherwise this cent is choice. LDS, die state c. The die crack from the coronet through star 5 is clear and a die clashmark is present at the left top of the N in CENT. Estimated Value $200-UP. Ex Tom Reynolds-2000 EAC sale lot 405-Colonel Steven Ellsworth 8/2003-John Koebert (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $282
Lot 352		1853 N-6 R1 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Frosty steel brown and light olive with at least 5% of the mint red remaining, mostly on the reverse. Looks mint state but there is a hint of friction on the highest points of the devices. A small chip on the chin, a tiny diagonal struck-through line on the cheek, and a very light nick just right of the eye are good identifying marks, but they are not significant. EDS, die state a, with a couple die lines from the dentils at star 2. The obverse is slightly misaligned to K-2. Our grade is AU58+, very close to mint state. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 2; 2 finer in 64. Estimated Value $250-UP. Ex John Sullivan 1/11/2003-John Koebert. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $353
Lot 353		1853 N-18 R1 PCGS graded AU55. Frosty medium brown and steel. No defects, just a bit dirty in protected areas. MDS, die state b. The die lines of the early state are gone but the dash under the 8 is sharp. Our grade is consistent with the slab grade. Estimated Value $150-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 354		1853 N-19 R1 Repunched 853 PCGS graded MS63 Brown. Glossy light to medium chocolate brown. Satiny mint frost covers the fields and protected areas. No defects. E-MDS, die state a. The repunching on 853 is clear and the obverse is slightly misaligned to K-5. Our grade is MS60. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 3 finer. Estimated Value $250-UP. Ex Jack Beymer 3/3/2010-John Koebert. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $423
Lot 355		Pair of Cents, 1853 & 1856. Includes 1853 N-32 R4+ EDS (a, a rare die state) EF40+ sharpness net VF30 for a dull scratch across the bust and 5, and 1856 N-16 R2+ Italic 5 EDS (a) EF40+ net VF35 for small nicks. Both are attractive glossy brown and chocolate Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $200-UP. View details	Realized $400
Lot 356		1854 N-25 R3 NGC graded MS66 Brown. Stray 4 in Curls. Lustrous reddish steel brown. No spots or stains. The only mark is a barely visible rim bruise over star 6, but this mark is nearly impossible to see in the slab. M-LDS, die state b, with die clashmarks on both sides. The dull serif of a stray 4 hangs down from the curl left of star 13. Our grade is MS62. Tied for CC#8 in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Heritage, lot 5136 in an unidentified auction-Angel Dee's 8/156/2004-John Koebert. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $940
Lot 357		1854 Judd-160 Pattern Cent Rarity-4 PCGS graded PR63 Brown. Glossy medium brown and tan mixed with dark bluish steel brown and chocolate. Possibly lightly cleaned long ago. No spots or contact marks. The fields are smooth and reflective. There are clear die clashmarks right of the E in ONE but none on the obverse. Struck on a copper planchet with a diameter is 25 millimeters versus the 28 millimeter diameter of regular large cents of the time, and the weight is 95.8 grains versus the 168-grain standard. These smaller pattern cents were designed to help combat the rising cost of copper as the cost of copper for a large cent had increased to more than a cent (sounds like today). Our grade is Proof-60. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 33; 58 finer. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Ex Tom Hyland 7/28/2008-John Koebert. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,410
Lot 358		1854 Judd-161 Pattern Cent Rarity-4 NGC graded PF64 Brown. Glossy medium chocolate brown and steel with traces of lighter brown toning on the reverse. Very sharply struck and quite attractive. The only defect is a trace of crud nestled against the base of the E in UNITED. The fields are smooth and slightly reflective but the mirrors are not deep, which is normal for these proof-only strikes. Struck using the same dies as the Judd-160 variety (see the previous lot), but this piece is struck in a bronze alloy that is listed on the NGC label as 94% copper, 5% tin, and 1% zinc. A very nice example of this pattern cent. Our grade is Proof-62. The attribution and alloy mixture are noted on the NGC label. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,704
Lot 359		1855 N-9 R1 Italic 55, Knob-on-Ear EF45. Sharpness AU50 or slightly better but cleaned and recolored frosty bluish steel and light olive with reddish tan in protected areas. The only marks are two tiny planchet chips on the rim between stars 10 & 11 and another on the rim left of the date. M-LDS, die state e. The knob break under the T is bold and the section of knob under the Y is fully outlined. Estimated Value $150-UP. Ex Charles Hertan Coins 11/15/2007-Colonel Steven Ellsworth-John Koebert. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $200
Lot 360		1855 N-10 R1 Italic 55 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. The "12-Star Die State." Beautiful medium steel brown and light chocolate with smooth, reflective fields on both sides. Would rate a higher grade but there are traces of glue near stars 2 & 12 plus a couple trivial contact marks. EDS but not quite the earliest, die state c, with a die clog that has severely weakened star 6 creating the popular so-called 12-Star die state. Our grade is MS60+. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 4; 4 finer. Estimated Value $400-UP. Ex 1982 EAC Sale, lot 487-Bowers & Merena 6/22/2000:298-Colonel Steven Ellsworth-John Koebert (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $646
Lot 361		1855 N-12 R1 Upright 55 PCGS graded MS64 Red & Brown. Choice lustrous mint red fading to light olive brown and steel with nearly half the mint color remaining. The only defect is a small spot of fine carbon at the leaf over the left side of the E in ONE. E-MDS, die state a late. The fine die lines from the inner curl are weak but still visible. A choice cent. Our grade is MS63, tied for CC#2 honors for the variety in the Grellman census. Estimated Value $500-UP. Ex John Sullivan (Cameo Coins) 2/28/2006-John Koebert. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $911
Lot 362		1856 N-3 R1 Italic 5 AU50+. Frosty medium chocolate brown and steel. Would rate a slightly higher grade but there is a faint trace of microscopic carbon near the dentils at stars 3 & 4. Otherwise this cent is choice. Scarce LDS, die state g, with a bold rim cud break at stars 12-13. Tied for CC#6 of those known with the rim cud. Estimated Value $150-UP. Ex Superior 5/27/1996:428-R. S. Brown, Jr. 12/1999-Doug Bird-Rod Burress 11/5/2010-John Koebert (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Realized $294
Lot 363		1856 N-9 R3 Upright 5 PCGS graded MS62 Brown. Frosty steel brown and light chocolate. There are a few minor contact marks, including a fine hairline on the neck and a few more in the obverse fields, plus a minor rim bruise at the E in STATES. These marks are trivial and the eye appeal of this cent is excellent. M-LDS, die state c early. Our grade is AU55 sharpness net AU50. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 1; 1 finer in 65. Estimated Value $200-UP. Ex Tom Reynolds-R. S, Brown, Jr.-March Wells, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 2/7/2000:2368-Colonel Steven Ellsworth-John Koebert. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $353
Lot 364		1856 N-19 R2 Italic 5 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. Attractive lustrous light to medium chocolate brown and steel with traces of mint red remaining on both sides. The only marks are a couple tiny low spots on the neck and a faint spot of darker steel toning at the berries over the N in ONE. LDS die state b. Our grade is MS60. The attribution is noted on the PCGS label. PCGS population 3; 2 finer in 65. Estimated Value $300-UP. Ex John Sullivan (Cameo Coins) 7/14/2007-John Koebert. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $564
Lot 365		1857 N-1 R1 Large Date NGC graded MS63 Brown. Glossy light olive with subtle overtones of light bluish steel and sea-green. A spot of very fine carbon right of star 13 is the only notable defect. Nicely struck EDS, die state a. The stray 1 that is nestled into the dentils under the left side of the 8 is sharp and the fine die lines over NIT are visible. Our grade is AU58+, very close to MS60. Estimated Value $600-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $588
Lot 366		1857 N-3 R5- Small Date NGC graded PF66 Brown. A Proof-Only Variety. Very attractive light bluish steel and olive mellowing to darker bluish chocolate brown in protected areas. The fields are reflective and show only faint hairlines. The only marks are a faint spot of slightly darker toning on the rim right of the date, another in the field over the bust tip, and a final one at the dentils left of star 6. None of these spots is distracting and the eye appeal is outstanding (which accounts for the lofty grade assigned by NGC). Our grade is Proof-63, tied with several other examples for third finest known of the variety in the Grellman census. The attribution is noted on the NGC label. NGC population 2; none finer in Proof Brown. Estimated Value $5,000-UP. Ex Tony Terranova, McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Superior 9/21/1998:1837-unknown-McCawley & Grellman Auctions/Goldbergs 2/1/2009:725-Colonel Steven Ellsworth-John Koebert. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,050
Lot 367		1857 N-3 R5- Small Date PCGS graded PF66 Brown. Very attractive glossy uniform medium brown to light chocolate. There are some extremely faint hairlines in the field before the portrait and a tiny tick on the rim near the dentil roots even with the upper point of star 3. Otherwise this cent is absolutely void of marks. The fields are not especially reflective thanks to a thin layer of natural oxidation, and there are traces of crud in protected areas, but the impression is needle-sharp. Our grade is Proof-60+. Estimated Value $5,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 368		1837 Hard Times Token Low-20 Rulau HT-34 Rarity-1 MS62. Lustrous light steel brown with at least 20% of the mint red remaining. Excellent eye appeal. A choice example except for two small spots of very fine carbon on the reverse (tortoise side). Estimated Value $100-UP. Ex Mark Hotz 5/18/1994-John Koebert. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $188
Lot 369		1837 Feuchtwanger's Cent Low-120 Rulau HT-268 Dies 3-E R3 VF25. Glossy light steel gray. Smooth and attractive for the grade, just light honest wear and no defects. Struck slightly off center to K-4.5. A popular small cent from the Hard Times Era. Listed on page 408 in the "Redbook." Estimated Value $60-UP. Ex John Sullivan (Cameo Coins) 7/5/2008-John Koebert. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $165
Lot 370		1794 British Merchant Halfpenny Token Warwickshire, Coventry D&H 249 R5 MS63. The popular Lady Godiva series. Lustrous steel brown fading from mint red with at least 25% of the original mint color remaining. Sharply struck and quite attractive. A premium example of the type that honors one of the first "women's libbers." Estimated Value $100-UP. Ex Gary Groll-John Koebert. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $223
Lot 371		Quartet of Lady Godiva Halfpenny Tokens, 1792-1793, all different, VF30 to AU50. Includes 1792 Dalton & Hamer #231 R1, 1793 D&H #238c R3, 1793 D&H #243a R2, and 1792 D&H #318 R5. All are attractive glossy brown and chocolate with smooth surfaces. A nice lot of the popular Lady Godiva halfpennies. Group of 4 pieces. Estimated Value $100-UP. All from the John Koebert collection. View details	Realized $358
Lot 372		Group of 11 Tokens and Medals. Includes two US Civil War patriotic tokens grading Fine, four Patrick Mint advertising pieces representing coin dealers in BU, and 5 EAC Convention medals ((4 in copper, one in .999 silver) in BU. Lot of 11 pieces. Estimated Value $80-UP. View details	Realized $129
Lot 373		Group of 16 Tokens & Medals. Includes 10 US Civil War Tokens grading G-XF and 6 medals (3 are silver) grading AU-BU. Inspection recommended. Lot of 16 pieces. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details	Realized $259
Lot 374		Group of 10 Tokens & Medals. Includes 3 US Civil War Tokens, 1 1837 Hard Times Token, and 6 old medals/so-called dollars in various metals (one is gold plated). Grades range from VG to BU. An interesting group. Inspection is recommended. Lot of 10 pieces. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details	Realized $176

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