Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 87

September Pre Long Beach

Trade Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1100		1875-CC. PCGS graded MS-64. Nice grey toning. Although this is the most plentiful of the Carson City Trade dollars produced, the majority of those struck were sent overseas to China where they were intended to circulate. Most never came back, or if they did, were chopmarked. Here is a pleasing coin that retains outstanding surfaces and resides on the cusp of the gem level. Lustrous fields are evident, and the strike is decent too. Tied with a few dozen at this grade level, and virtually unobtainable any finer. An important offering for the Carson City collector or Trade dollar afficionado. Rarely found this well preserved! Pop 27; 2 finer, 1 in 64+, 1 in 66. (PCGS # 7038) . Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $14,100
Lot 1101		1876-S. NGC graded MS-64. Nice mirror surfaces on both sides. Pop 93; 22 finer, 19 in 65, 3 in 66. Estimated Value $2,800 - 2,900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,585
Lot 1102		1877. PCGS graded MS-65. Nicely toned with deep russet gold dominating the surfaces with rich aqua blue accenting the devices and giving the coin a three dimensional effect beyond the strike. Incredible preservation for this Philadelphia issue, as the vast majority of those struck ended up overseas in the Orient. This one clearly did not, as it was carefully saved since the day it was struck. A number, although small, of 1877 Trade dollars were released domestically, and this coin was undoubtedly one of those saved for these shores. Today it stands tall as one of the absolute finest of those certified, and with such elegant toning will undoubtedly bring a strong price. Pop 10; 2 finer in 66. (PCGS # 7044) . Estimated Value $12,000 - 13,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1103		1877-S. PCGS graded MS-65. A nice frosty white coin with just a hint of gold toning. The strike is sharp and the surfaces are quite pleasing to examine as they are virtually free of contact marks, as required for this lofty gem grade. Only 29 of these have been certifed at this level and a tiny 8 examples finer! Here is a solid coin that is destined for an advanced type or date collection. Although tremendous numbers of these were struck, most were sent to the orient as intended where they circulated. Some were distributed to banks in San Francisco and Nevada, and apparently not many were saved that can earn the gem grade today. Here is one that will always satisfy its new buyer (PCGS # 7046) . Estimated Value $8,500 - 9,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1104		1877-S. NGC graded MS-64. Well struck with light grey toning. Pop 136; 40 finer . Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,600. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1105		1879. PCGS graded Proof 65. Lovely blue and golden toning that is particularly rich and intense, expecially on the reverse. Only 1,541 struck in this proof only year, as circulation strikes were last issued in 1878. Proof coinage continued for collectors until 1883, then just a few were coined after that under somewhat irregular circumstances as these were not generally available to collectors when dated 1884 or 1885. These large and impressive coins have always been highly collectible, especially when found at the gem level. Notice how clean and attractive the surfaces are! And too, the colors must be enjoyed everytime this coin is examined. Pop 36; 26 finer, 21 in 66, 5 in 67. (PCGS # 7059) . Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $7,344
Lot 1106		1879. PCGS graded Proof 62. Mostly brilliant white with some natural mottled russet toning at the borders. Only 1541 minted for this proof-only year (PCGS # 7059) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,998
Lot 1107		1880. NGC graded Proof 66. Only 1,987 minted in Proof, this is well up in terms of preservation. Lovely light blue toning that mixes with lilac-gray and crimson hints. The last circulation strikes of the Trade dollar series were struck in 1878, but Proof coinage continued as these remained popular enough with collectors to keep sales going. Today these large and attractive coins are all the more sought after, especially when found so nicely toned and in high technical grade. A delightful example of this elusive issue. Pop 40; 21 finer . Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1108		1880. PCGS graded Proof 62. Only 1,987 minted. A trace of light golden toning blankets both sides of this example beautifully. The majestic obverse design is emphasized very well by the attractive original surfaces. A desirable piece that would be a solid addition to any Trade Dollar collection. Well worth our conservative estimate (PCGS # 7060) . Estimated Value $1,800 - 1,900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,998
Lot 1109		A partial set of Trade Dollars. From 1874 to 1877-S, dates including: 1874, 1874-S, 1875-CC, 1875-S, 1876, 1876-S, 1877-S. Coins will grade Good or better, some cleaned. All housed in a Dansco album. Lot of 7 coins. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details	Realized $969