Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 87

September Pre Long Beach

Seated Liberty Half Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1045		1854. Arrows. PCGS graded Proof 64 PQ. CAC Approved. Wonderful shades of blue and gold toning with flashy reflectivity from the mirror fields. The devices are bathed in thick, creamy frost that shows no handling issues or distractions of any kind. An important coin that is a classic American rarity in all grades. The surfaces are well preserved and the toning is absolutely delightful. It is believed that only 20 proofs were struck and this is one of the best around from those that survived. Furthermore, the 1854 has the Arrows at the date which were added to announce the small reduction in the silver content of these coins, done in order to stop the massive meltings that had decimated old tenor silver coins struck prior to the silver reduction in February of 1853. If you are a proof coin specialist, then set your mind to capture this incredible rarity. Pop 6; 2 finer in 65 (PCGS # 6407) . Estimated Value $17,000 - 19,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1046		1857. PCGS graded MS-65. A hint of tone and quite frosty. Softly struck at 12:00 but this is more than made up for by the high quality of the surfaces! A splendid gem that will grace any advanced collection. Pop 5; 4 finer, 2 in 65+, 2 in 66. (PCGS # 6290) . Estimated Value $3,500 - 3,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1047		1858. PCGS graded Proof 63. A hint of gold tone. Mostly untoned. Only 300+ pieces struck. Pop 23; 37 finer (PCGS # 6412) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,528
Lot 1048		1861-S. PCGS graded MS-64. Some scratches on the holder. Attractive light silver with a dusting of pale toning. The strike is sharp and this ia classic condition rarity. Pop 14; 6 finer, 4 in 65, 1 in 66, 1 in 66+. (PCGS # 6306) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1049		1862. NGC graded Proof 64+. A hint of blue and gold tone around the edges. Only 550 struck and this is certainly one of the finer examples reported today. Add in the elegant toning and you have a winner for your collection. Pop 1; 31 finer at NGC. Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,585
Lot 1050		1865. PCGS graded Proof 66 Cameo. Only 500 minted. A hint of light gold tone on the obverse with a few traces of russet near the rims, then turning to the reverse an explosion of deep blue and russet toning surrounds and frames the eagle. Add to this the Cameo contrast and the boldly reflective fields for additional eye appeal. Then for the frosting on the cake take in the exceptional surface quality and you have coin that has unlimited potential for enjoyment. Pop 7; 2 finer, 1 in 66+, 1 in 67 (PCGS # 86419) . Estimated Value $15,000 - 16,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1051		1865. PCGS graded Proof 65 Cameo. A wonderful gem proof specimen with excellent cameo contrast. The delicate golden toning that deepens at the borders adds to its appeal. Only 500 struck, and this is one of the finest and most appealing. Pop 10; 10 finer, 1 in 65+, 7 in 66, 1 in 66+, 1 in 67. (PCGS # 86419) . Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1052		1870. NGC graded Proof 64. Only 1,000 minted. Lovely rainbow toning. Pop 30; 25 finer, 14 in 65, 8 in 66, 3 in 67. Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,645
Lot 1053		1870-CC. PCGS graded Good-6. Only 54,617 minted of which merely 200 examples are estimated to have survived. Lightly toned, evenly worn, and a problem-free example of this key date (PCGS # 6328) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,586
Lot 1054		1872. PCGS graded Proof 63. Lovely gold and blue toning. Only 950 minted. Pop 42; 57 finer (PCGS # 6430) . Estimated Value $850 - 900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,059
Lot 1055		1874. Arrows. PCGS graded Proof 65. Nicely toned on both sides with classic russet gold hues and gunmetal gray. The strike is bold as expected for a proof coin but what sets this one apart is the exceptional preservation of the surfaces. Close scrutiny finds no handling marks or detractions in the surfaces or hidden on the devices. This is imporant becase not only is this a scarce date with only 750 minted but the Arrows style were struck only in 1873 and 1874 on this precise type. Thus collectors assembing a type collection have to obtain one of these elusive Arrows coins along with the normal date collectors as well. Hence the addtional pressure keeps demand high, especially when a lovely Gem like this appears on the market! Pop 14; 10 finer, 1 in 65+, 5 in 66, 4 in 67 (PCGS # 6435) . Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1056		1874-CC. Arrows. PCGS graded Good-6. Only 59,000 minted of which merely 180 examples are estimated to have survived. Rare. Lightly toned (PCGS # 6347) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,087
Lot 1057		1875. PCGS graded Proof 66. Light blue toning on both sides with an off center bright area on the left side of the reverse. Glorious quality for the collector and one of the top pieces certified of this date. Outstanding fields and super clean on the devices. Highly appealing and worthy of a strong bid. Only 700 minted. Pop 9; 3 finer in 67 (PCGS # 6436) . Estimated Value $3,500 - 3,800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1058		1878-CC. PCGS graded VG-10. Only 62,000 minted of which merely 150 examples are estimated to have survived. Lightly toned and evenly worn (PCGS # 6359) . Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,410
Lot 1059		1879. PCGS graded Proof 64 PQ. Lovely rainbow toning. Only 1,100 minted. Pop 94; 45 finer (PCGS # 6440) . Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1060		1883. PCGS graded Proof 62. Only 1,039 minted. Fully white with some minor hairlines (PCGS # 6444) . Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $734
Lot 1061		1888. NGC graded Proof 66. A lovely gem proof. Specimen with delicate pastel toning on both sides. Only 832 struck and this one is splendid in quality and eye appeal. A low mintage date all around, and proofs like this are seldom offered. Pop 13; 7 finer, 1 in 66+, 4 in 67, 1 in 67 Star, 1 in 68. Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,938
Lot 1062		A partial set of Seated Liberty Half Dollars. From 1839 to 1891, including 91 different dates and varieties, but lacking the keys. Also included are a pair of 1892 and 1893 Columbian 50¢ silver commemoratives. Coins will grade AG to VG, the 1859 coin was nicely engraved "From Mama". All housed in a Dansco album. Lot of 93 coins. Estimated Value $1,500-UP. View details	Realized $3,525