Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 90

January Pre-Long Beach Auction

$2.50 Gold

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2022		1798. Close Date PCGS graded Genuine XF Details. Cleaning. Only 1,094 pieces struck with less than 40 examples estimated to have survived. A very popular date that is difficult to find in any grade. Notice the size of the digits in the date, the 79 are large while the 18 are much smaller, just what was needed to fit them under the bust! So few of these exist if you really desire one, its best to secure whatever you can as these are seldom offered in any grade (PCGS # 97649) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2023		1804. 14 Stars On Reverse PCGS graded Genuine AU Details BD-2 Rarity 4. Repaired. Merely 150 to 200 examples are estimated to have survived. Well struck and primarily untoned. A popular date that is tough to find in any grade. The reverse die was likely a leftover one that was engraved in 1798, but with the blundered star count of 14 stars instead of 13. They are arranged in the "Star Cross" pattern with the stars placed in straight lines, and this style was abandoned in mid 1798. Perhaps the blundered star count kept this die on the shelf until near the end of the series, when design changes loomed, and this blundered 14 star reverse die was pressed into service (PCGS # 7652) . Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2024		1805 NGC graded XF Details BD-1 Rarity 4. Repaired. Only 1,781 minted with merely 100 to 150 examples estimated to have survived. This rare piece is difficult to come across in any grade. Most of these were melted long ago from the original mintage, today all that remain are in high demand (PCGS # 7653) . Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2025		1806, 6 over 4 PCGS graded Genuine AU Details 8 x 5 Stars. Cleaning. Only 1,136 pieces minted with less than 100 examples estimated to have survived. The overdate is quite clear. The obverse exhibits subtle toning while the reverse has deep golden sunset hues with traces of magenta appearing towards the periphery. A rare coin in any grade, and this one has much of the original appeal intact (PCGS # 7654) . Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2026		1807 PCGS graded Genuine AU Details BD-1 Rarity 3. Only 6,812 minted with merely 250 to 350 examples estimated to have survived. Fully untoned and sharply struck. A desirable example of this popular series with little more than a few shallow marks from brief circulation (PCGS # 7656) . Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,875
Lot 2027		1821 PCGS graded Genuine AU Details. Cleaning. Only 6,448 minted of which merely 40 to 60 examples are estimated to have survived. Some luster is still evident on this predominantly untoned piece and the surfaces show a few minor lines and nicks. This is a rare type coin that most collectors will never even see, let alone own an example of (PCGS # 7662) . Estimated Value $5,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2028		1832 Capped Bust Left SEGS graded MS61 Details Cleaned. Scarce date and type, as all Capped Bust gold from this period suffered from severe melting soon after this one was struck. The price of gold bullion rose to the point that this entire series, and half eagles too, actually were profitable to melt, so by 1834 so little gold was left that finally an adjustment to the planchet weights was authorized. That brought the face value back below the melt value of thse gold coins, and after 1834 the new lighter weight coins actually stayed in circulation. However, for these earlier coins there's so few around that is is believe 80 to 100 pieces exist today. This one, although cleaned, faces up quite well and should be considered if you are seeking a high grade yet comparatively affordable example of this elusive type coin. A few light marks are present, but this is to be expected on any coin from this period. Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 2029		1833 NGC graded AU Details BD-1 Rarity 5. Rim Filing. Only 4,160 minted with merely 60 to 90 coins estimated to have survived. This piece exhibits a significant amount of flashy luster, particularly around the devices. An attractive example that offers a sharp strike as well (PCGS # 7673) . Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2030		1839-O. NGC graded AU-53. A light hint of gold tone with decent surfaces and smooth wear on the highest points of the design. The New Orleans branch mint opened in 1838 so this is one of earliest gold coins struck there. This is the final year of the Classic Head design, and interestingly the O mintmark appears above the date. This is the first coin in a long and important run of New Orleans Mint quarter eagles, including both high grade and rarity, certainly something for every quarter eagle specialist! This is an impressive run of New Orleans coins which we are proud to offer to our collectors. Only 17,781 struck (PCGS # 7701) . Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,760