Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 87

September Pre Long Beach

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Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1338		1854. Type 2. PCGS graded MS-62. Unusually well struck and free from clash marks which makes this coin even more desirable. The Type 2 gold dollars are all scarce and have long been sought after by date and type collectors with strong pressure brought to bear when mint state examples cross the auction block (PCGS # 7531) . Estimated Value $2,400 - 2,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1339		1855-C. PCGS graded AU-53. Only 9,803 minted of this key issue from the Charlotte Mint. Survivors are sparse today, probably given the location in the deep South with the pending conflict about to erupt across this fair land. Gold coins, and silver as well, soon went into hiding. Many of these were no doubt melted. Toda there are no more than 175 to 200 known in all grades. Furhtermore this is the rare Type 2 style of Gold dollar, which is always in high demand. This issue has the distinction of being the most worn with an average grade in Very Fine, the lowest average grade of all Gold dollars! Thus finding a handsome, high end AU like this really offers the collector an important chance to secure this prized issue. Always poorly struck on the CA of AMERICA, diagnostic and seen here. Traces of luster in the recessess of the design and around the letteirng. Clean surfaces with nice golden toning. Pop 15; 22 finer (PCGS # 7533) . Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1340		1857-S. PCGS graded EF-45. Lightly toned. Housed in a First Generation Holder. Only 10,000 truck. Pop 15; 55 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 7547) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $734
Lot 1341		1859-C. NGC graded MS-61. Struck on a rough planchet but much better than often encountered for this dateand mint. The 1859-C Gold dollar has the distinction of being one of the worst struck of the entire series, right up there with the 1855-C! The planchets are often rough as the gold used to coin these was not properly rolled out or was carelessly prepared during the allow blending. Roughness is seen around the denticles of the present coin, but the central fields and devices are smooth and attractive. Rather well struck on Liberty's head, while the reverse has some localized softness as expected. Today there are approximately 125 pieces known, and this example resides near the finer ones! Don't miss out if you are seeking a high end representative of this challenging Charlotte Mint issue. Untoned. Only 5,235 minted. Pop 8; 10 finer, 9 in 62, 1 in 63 (PCGS # 7552) . Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1342		1879. PCGS graded MS-67 PQ. CAC Approved. Nice prooflike fields on the obverse. Only 3,000 minted and this one is tied with a handful of others as the absolute finest seen by PCGS. A condition rarity that will grace any advanced collection of these important and highly collectible gold dolalrs. The surfaces are close to perfect, with nary a scuff to be found. Expect to pay a solid price in order to capture this elusive piece. Pop 8; none finer at PCGS (PCGS # 7580) . Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1343		1881. PCGS graded MS-68 PQ. CAC Approved. A gem Mint State example. Low mintage date of 7,620 pieces. However, this issue is about as rare as the much lower mintage 1880. Given the number of gems known, this 1881 truly compares favoribly. Only a couple are certified in higher grades, and this one stands tall at the MS-68 grade level. A dream coin for the specialist to pursue (PCGS # 7582) . Estimated Value $11,000 - 12,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold