Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 90

January Pre-Long Beach Auction

Small Size Notes

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1847		1995, $2 Federal Reserve Notes. Two Different Blocks. PCGS Gem New 66PPQ and Superb Gem New 67PPQ. Fr-1936-F. A nice PCGS-graded pair of high grade examples from Atlanta, both scarce singles from serial number blocks that were originally issued only in uncut sheets from the BEP. The F-D block note grades Gem New 66PPQ, while the F-H block deuce grades Superb Gem New 67PPQ. Lot of 2 notes. Estimated Value $80 - 100. View details	Unsold
Lot 1848		*1934-A, $5 Federal Reserve Note. Star Note. PCGS Fine 15. Fr-1957-B.** A replacement note from the New York district bank. Estimated Value $40 - 50. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $29
Lot 1849		1934-A, $5 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Superb Gem New 67PPQ. Fr-1957-G. This is a beautiful "Top Pop" $5 FRN from the Chicago district bank, tied for the finest known as one of only 6 examples graded 67PPQ by PCGS to date. It has outstanding margins, completely original paper, and bright paper that contrasts beautifully with the bold inks. A long-neglected area of collecting, small size Federal Reserve Notes are finally beginning to receive some of the attention that they deserve in the marketplace. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $306
Lot 1850		*1934-A, $5 Federal Reserve Note. Star Note. PCGS Very Fine 30PPQ. Fr-1957-G.** An absolutely problem-free mid-grade circulated Star Note example from the Chicago district bank. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $41
Lot 1851		1934-C, $5 Federal Reserve Note. Wide Face. PCGS Gem New 66PPQ. Fr-1959-G. This lovely Gem qualifies for finest known honors, as it is tied with just six other notes as the finest example graded to date by PCGS with none finer. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $118
Lot 1852		1934-D, $5 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Gem New 66PPQ. Fr-1960-G. An outstanding Chicago Gem with broad margins, excellent originality, and flawless paper quality. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $112
Lot 1853		Fr-1962-D and G 1950A, $10 Federal Reserve Notes Pair. PCGS Very Choice New 64PPQ. Fr-1962. A nice pair of PCGS-certified near-Gems, one from the scarcer Cleveland district and the second from Chicago. Lot of 2 notes. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details	Realized $53
Lot 1854		*1950-B, $5 Federal Reserve Note. Star Note. PCGS Extremely Fine 40PPQ. Fr-1963-C.** This problem-free, lightly circulated Star note example from the Philadelphia district bank has the look of a higher grade but a few light folds define the grade. Estimated Value $40 - 60. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $24
Lot 1855		1950-C, $5 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Gem New 66PPQ. Fr-1964-G. This broadly margined Gem from the Chicago district is one of only 5 examples from this bank to receive the 66PPQ grade to date by PCGS, with only three finer. As the marketplace finally begins to give small size Federal Reserve Notes the attention that they've long deserved, it is becoming apparent that there are many grade rarities among many series. This is likely due in part to them being long-ignored, as even high grade examples were seldom saved--particularly in any quantities. Estimated Value $50 - 75. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1856		Fr-1965-B and G, 1950-D, $5 Federal Reserve Note Pair. PCGS Gem New 66PPQ. Fr-1965-B. A lovely pair of Gems, one from New York and one from Chicago. Each is broadly margined and completely original. Lot of 2 notes. Estimated Value $90 - 120. View details	Realized $53
Lot 1857		*1950-D, $5 Federal Reserve Note. Star Note. PCGS Extremely Fine 40. Fr-1965-J.** A scarce star note from the Kansas City district, one of just seven pieces graded by PCGS to date in all grades combined. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $41
Lot 1858		1950-E, $5 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Gem New 65PPQ. Fr-1966-B. The 1950E series was printed in limited numbers, and only for three of the twelve district banks. This New York example, which is from the much scarcer B-G block, is a lovely Gem with ideal color, bright paper, and bold originality. It is one of only five examples from this serial number block graded in all uncirculated grades by PCGS to date, with three at the 65PPQ level and only one (a 66PPQ) finer. If this were a coin, similar population levels would dictate a four-figure (or even higher) price tag. Small Size Federal Reserve Notes remain one of the great areas of collecting where absolute rarity can still be found without an astronomic price tag. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $118
Lot 1859		1963-A Series $5 FRN Certified Gem Starter Set. Fr-1968-B. A lovely group of five certified Gem $5 Federal Reserve Notes from the 1963A series, each from a different serial number block and each graded by PCGS Currency. Each is also at or near the top of the population census for surviving examples graded by PCGS to date: Fr. 1968-B (New York) B-A block, Gem New 65PPQ (population 3, none finer); Fr. 1968-D (Cleveland) D-A block, Gem New 66PPQ (population 3, only 1 finer); Fr. 1968-G (Chicago) G-A block, Gem New 66PPQ (population 3, only 3 finer); Fr. 1968-G (Chicago) G-B block, Gem New 65PPQ (population 9, 16 finer); Fr. 1968-G (Chicago) G-C block, Gem New 66PPQ (population 4, only 2 finer). Lot of 5 notes. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details	Unsold
Lot 1860		1969, $5 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Superb Gem New 67PPQ. Fr-1969-D. This lovely Cleveland $5 is tied for the finest known, with only this note and three others graded at the 67PPQ level by PCGS to date. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1861		1969, $5 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Superb Gem New 68PPQ. Fr-1969-F. This Atlanta district $5 is the single finest known example, as neither PCGS nor PMG has graded a single example in 68PPQ/EPQ besides this beautiful Superb Gem example. It has all of the atrtibutes one would expect for the assigned grade: ideal centering, broad margins, and outstanding originality. Estimating a note like this is no more than a guess, as Set Registry competitors will sometimes drive bidding on a note like this to much higher levels than might be expected. Any reasonable expectation, however, would be for this "top pop" note to reach a minimum of our likely conservative estimate. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $118
Lot 1862		1969, $5 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Gem New 66PPQ. Fr-1969-G. Well margined, boldly embossed, and with all the eye appeal one would expect for the grade, this note is one of 10 examples from the Chicago district bank graded at this level by PCGS to date, with only 7 (all 67PPqs) finer. Estimated Value $40 - 60. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $24
Lot 1863		1969-C, $5 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Superb Gem New 67PPQ. Fr-1972-G. Another finest known example, this one from the Chicago district, the only $5 FRN from this series and district graded 67PPQ by PCGS Currency to date, with none finer. (PMG has graded two 67EPqs, with none finer.) With small size $5 FRN collecting finally coming into its own, we expect spirited bidding on this "top pop" example. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $71
Lot 1864		Trio of 1974 $5 Federal Reserve Notes from Different Districts. Fr-1973-C. Three PCGS-certified examples, each grading Gem New 65PPQ, including: Fr. 1973-C (Philadelphia); Fr. 1973-D (Cleveland); and Fr. 1973-H (St. Louis). Lot of 3 notes. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details	Unsold
Lot 1865		Four Different $5 FRN Gems from Chicago. Fr-1974-G. A lovely group of four different series Gem $5 FRns from the Chicago district bank, each graded by PCGS: Fr. 1974-G 1977, Gem New 65PPQ; Fr. 1975-G 1977A, Gem New 66PPQ; Fr. 1976-G 1981, Gem New 65PPQ; and Fr. 1977-G 1981A, Gem New 65PPQ. The 1977A and scarcer 1981A series notes are both tied for finest known honors at PCGS, with no examples graded higher for either series. Lot of 4 notes. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Unsold
Lot 1866		1981-A, $5 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Gem New 65PPQ. Fr-1977-J. This Kansas City Gem is tied for finest known at PCGS Currency with only one other note graded at the 65PPQ level to date (PMG by comparison has graded two 65EPqs and two 66EPqs). Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1867		*1981-A, $5 Federal Reserve Note. Star Note. PCGS Choice New 63PPQ. Fr-1977-L.** Replacement star notes were only printed for two districts for the 1981A $5 FRN series, New York and San Francisco. This "L" district note from the latter of the two is fully original, and would grade higher if the centering were just a touch better. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $88
Lot 1868		1981-A, $5 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Very Choice New 64PPQ. Fr-1977-L. The 1981A series has proven to be one of the scarcest of all "modern" $5 FRN series, with a surprisingly small quantity of high grade notes surviving. This San Francisco example falls just short of a Gem grade. Estimated Value $40 - 60. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1869		Ten Different Certified "Modern" $5 Federal Reserve Notes. Fr-1979-C. This is a nice starter collection of $5 Federal Reserve Notes from more recent issues, including three star notes: Fr. 1979-C 1988 (Philadelphia) 64PPQ; Fr. 1979-E 1988 (Richmond) 65PPQ; Fr. 1980-G 1988A (Chicago) 65PPQ; Fr. 1980-L 1988A (San Francisco) 64PPQ; Fr. 1985-F 1995 (Atlanta FW) 66PPQ; Fr. 1985-F* 1995 (Atlanta FW) Star Note 65PPQ; Fr. 1985-G 1995 (Chicago FW) 65PPQ; Fr. 1987-L 1999 (San Francisco FW) 66PPQ; Fr. 1988-L* 2001 (San Francisco FW) Star Note 66PPQ; and Fr. 1991-B* 2003A (New York FW) Star Note 66PPQ. The 1995 Atlanta star note is quite scarce, with an original printing of just 384,000 notes; and the 2003A New York star note was released only in uncut sheets. Lot of 10 notes. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details	Unsold
Lot 1870		1928-A, $10 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Very Fine 25. Fr-2001-G. A solid circulated Chicago district example, from this early series with the numbered district seal at left. Estimated Value $40 - 50. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1871		1928-B, $10 Federal Reserve Notes. DGS and LGS Pair. PCGS About New 53PPQ and Extremely Fine 40PPQ. Fr-2002-G. A great pair of Chicago $10 FRns that show the clear difference in Treasury seal color between these two varieties. Each is lightly circulated, but completely original and problem free for their respective grades. Lot of 2 notes. Estimated Value $80 - 100. View details	Realized $41
Lot 1872		*1928-B, $10 Federal Reserve Note. DGS Star Note. PCGS Very Fine 20. Fr-2002a-G.** A scarce star note from the Chicago district bank, with the dark green seal variety. Estimated Value $50 - 70. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1873		1928-C, $10 Federal Reserve Note. LGS. PCGS Very Fine 25. Fr-2003-G. This is a very scarce series in all grades, and was only printed for five districts (one of which, the Atlanta, is currently unknown). This Chicago example is free of any significant flaws and is ideal to fill a series or district set. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $35
Lot 1874		1934, $10 Federal Reserve Note. LGS. PCGS Choice New 63PPQ. Fr-2004-G. A vivid light green Treasury seal is displayed on this Chicago district $10. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $53
Lot 1875		*1934, $10 Federal Reserve Note. LGS Star Note. PCGS Fine 15. Fr-2004-G.** This replacement example from Chicago is definitely from the earlier light green Treasury seal print runs, and is free of all problems but for the typical signs of normal circulation for the grade. Estimated Value $50 - 70. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $24
Lot 1876		1934-A, $10 Federal Reserve Notes. Two Examples. PCGS Very Choice New 64PPQ. Fr-2006-G. A pair of Chicago Feds from this series, both with the darker green Treasury seal as always seen on the 1934A series $10s, but each seal clearly showing a different color shade on the two respective notes. Each note is purely original, so the color variation is from the normal printing process. Certainly an interesting pair that is worthy of closer study. Lot of 2 notes. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details	Realized $88
Lot 1877		1934-A, $10 Federal Reserve Note. Star Note. PCGS Very Fine 20PPQ. Fr-2006-H. A perfectly original circulated example of this rare St. Louis star note, which is one of just a half-dozen pieces graded by either of the two major grading services. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1878		*1934-C, $10 Federal Reserve Note. Wide Face Star Note. PCGS Very Fine 25. Fr-2008-G.** A nice mid-grade circulated star note from the Chicago district. Estimated Value $50 - 70. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $24
Lot 1879		1950, $10 Federal Reserve Notes. Wide and Narrow Pair. PCGS Very Choice New 64PPQ. Fr-2010-G. A nice pair of matching near-Gem notes from the Chicago district, each displaying the two different back plate varieties. While not a changeover pair, the two notes bear close serial numbers just 58 numbers apart. Lot of 2 notes. Estimated Value $120 - 150. View details	Unsold
Lot 1880		*1950, $10 Federal Reserve Note. Narrow Star Note. PCGS Very Fine 20PPQ. Fr-2010-H.** This very scarce St. Louis star note is the narrow back plate variety, and one of just two examples graded by PCGS Currency to date (the other is an error note). The marketplace has relatively ignored small size Federal Reserve Notes for many years, but there are plenty of signs that this is changing. New research combined with increased collector interest is creating increased demand, and previously unknown rarities such as this note will continue to see strong demand as the market adjusts to the reality that some of these early small size Feds are indeed far rarer than was previously suspected. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1881		*1950-A, $10 Federal Reserve Note. Star Note. PCGS Choice About New 58PPQ. Fr-2011-G.** A light center bend is the only grade-limiting factor on this fully original and boldly embossed Chicago star note. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1882		1950-A, $10 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Gem New 66PPQ. Fr-2011-G. This nearly flawless Gem from Chicago is boldly embossed and displays the unique "orange peel" texture that original notes from the 1950s dated series are known to display. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $35
Lot 1883		*1950-B, $10 Federal Reserve Note. Star Note. PCGS Extremely Fine 40PPQ. Fr-2012-G.** A nice, original Chicago star note with a few light bends that define the grade. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $35
Lot 1884		1950-B, $10 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Very Choice New 64PPQ. Fr-2012-G. An attractive near-Gem from the Chicago district G-F serial number block. Estimated Value $40 - 60. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1885		*1950-C, $10 Federal Reserve Note. Star Note. PCGS Extremely Fine 40 Apparent. Fr-2013-G.** Although a small edge tear is noted by PCGS on the holder as the reason for the apparent grade, this Chicago star note appears very nice for a lightly circulated example and is otherwise completely original and problem free. Estimated Value $50 - 75. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $24
Lot 1886		*1950-D, $10 Federal Reserve Note. Star Note. PCGS Gem New 66PPQ. Fr-2014-G.** This spectacular Gem Chicago star note is tied for the finest graded by PCGS Currency, as it is one of just three examples (with none finer) graded 66PPQ to date. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1887		1950-D, $10 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Gem New 65PPQ. Fr-2014-G. Boldly embossed, nicely centered, and fully original. From the Chicago district bank. Estimated Value $50 - 70. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1888		1950-E, $10 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Gem New 65PPQ. Fr-2015-G. This Chicago district example is boldly embossed, with fully original "orange peel" paper texture, and outstanding eye appeal. The 1950E series is by far the scarcest of the 1950-dated series, and was printed for only three of the twelve district banks. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $106
Lot 1889		1950-E, $10 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Choice About New 58PPQ. Fr-2015-G. This lovely Chicago example, which is held back in grade by only a light center fold, is from the much scarcer G-I serial number block. A quick perusal of the population reports from both of the two major grading services suggests that the G-I block is scarcer than the G-H block by a factor of approximately four to one. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1890		1950-E, $10 Federal Reserve Note. Misalignment Error. PCGS Very Choice New 64PPQ. Fr-2015-G. A minor misalignment of the overprint is present on this scarce 1950E series Chicago $10, with the right serial number running just into the border design at right. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $59
Lot 1891		1950-E, $10 Federal Reserve Note. Misalignment Error. PCGS Choice New 63PPQ. Fr-2015-G. This series was actually run through four different printings, as opposed to most small size notes which were prepared with three printings; the series date, Treasury signatures, and other minor elements were applied separately. The series date and signatures are clearly too far south on this example, drifting slightly into the border design. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1892		1963-A, $10 Federal Reserve Notes. Three Different Serial Number Blocks, all Graded by PCGS. Fr-2017-G. A complete set of 1963A Chicago $10 FRns by serial number block, each graded by PCGS Currency. The G-A block grades Gem New 66PPQ, the G-B block Very Choice New 64PPQ, and the G-C block Gem New 65PPQ. Lot of 3 notes. Estimated Value $120 - 150. View details	Realized $47
Lot 1893		1963-A, $10 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Superb Gem New 67PPQ. Fr-2017-G. This "top pop" example from Chicago is tied for the finest certified by either major grading service, one of only 7 such examples graded 67PPQ by PCGS (two have been graded 67EPQ by PMG). Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1894		1969, $10 Federal Reserve Notes. Chicago Block Set Pair. PCGS Gem New 66PPQ. Fr-2018-G. This spectacular Gem pair represents both of the serial number blocks issued from Chicago, the G-A and G-B blocks. The G-B block example is currently tied with one other note as the finest graded by PCGS. Lot of 2 notes. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details	Unsold
Lot 1895		1969-C, $10 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Gem New 65PPQ. Fr-2021-G. A lovely Gem from Chicago, fully embossed and completely original. This note is one of just five such examples graded by PCGS at the 65PPQ grade level, with only two (both 66PPqs) any finer. Estimated Value $60 - 80. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $24
Lot 1896		*1977, $10 Federal Reserve Note. Star Note. PCGS Very Choice New 64PPQ. Fr-2023-B.** A beautifully original Chicago star note, with incredible paper embossing throughout the design. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $29

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