Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 90

January Pre-Long Beach Auction

Budget Commemorative Silver Coins

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1190		Sterling silver belt buckle with a 1936-S Bay Bridge Half Dollar incorporated into the design. An initial of "AT" inscribed aside the silver coin. Estimated Value $200 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $141
Lot 1191		1936-S Bay Bridge Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-66. CAC Approved. Housed in an Old Style Holder. Lovely toning on both sides of golden russet iridescence with traces of green intermixed. Clean surfaces throughout and lustrous (PCGS # 9254) . Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $376
Lot 1192		1936-S Bay Bridge Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66+. Nice light toning on both sides with deeper russet orange around the rims, lighter golds to the center and quite satiny (PCGS # 9254) . Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $564
Lot 1193		1936-S Bay Bridge Half Dollar. Sharpness of MS-60. Housed in a special plastic holder, signed by the designer Jacques Schnier, #306/1000. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $159
Lot 1194		1936 Bridgeport Half Dollar and original boxes. Consists of: 1936 Bridgeport Half Dollar, UNC (1); 1-slot distribution boxes (3); 3-slot distribution box in original mailer (1). Estimated Value $100-UP. View details	Realized $270
Lot 1195		1946 Iowa Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-67 PQ. CAC Approved. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Wonderful light toning that deepens inside the rims, while the periphery is brighter and showing satin silver. Lustrous and splendid in quality (PCGS # 9316) . Estimated Value $200 - 225. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $353
Lot 1196		1925 Lexington Half Dollar with some original wooden boxes. The coin will grade Choice AU, and the boxes will grade from AG to About New. A nice lot of 6 items, including 1 coin and 5 empty boxes. Estimated Value $120-UP. View details	Realized $259
Lot 1197		1936 Long Island Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-66 PQ. CAC Approved. Housed in an Old Style Holder. Lovely original tab toning on the obverse of royal russet with greenish iridescence, the reverse more evenly toned with minute russet flakes over luster (PCGS # 9322) . Estimated Value $300 - 325. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $341
Lot 1198		1936 Long Island Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. Wonderful blue and golden toning with especially deep russet around the rims with flashes of royal blue over lustrous surfaces. Amazing surface quality too. Pop 474; 91 finer, 21 in 66+, 66 in 67, 4 in 67+ (PCGS # 9322) . Estimated Value $300 - 325. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $676
Lot 1199		1936 Norfolk Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-67 PQ. CAC Approved. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Lovely obverse toning from the original paper holder, with the tab side showing on the obverse (actually a band in this case) with russet gold over the balance of that side (PCGS # 9337) . Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,028
Lot 1200		1934-D Oregon Trail Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Nicely tonedwith tawny gold dominating, although vibrant splashes of fucsia and green are noted on the reverse. Pop 373; 84 finer, 10 in 66+, 69 in 67, 4 in 67+, 1 in 68 (PCGS # 9344) . Estimated Value $275 - 300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $306
Lot 1201		1937-D Oregon Trail Half Dollar. NGC graded MS-67+. A nice mostly untoned example with bright silver centers and soft luster, the rims with attractive russet gold shades--outstanding quality. Pop 40; 87 finer at NGC. (PCGS # 9347) . Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $881
Lot 1202		1925 Vancouver Half Dollar. Sharpness of MS-60+. Evenly toned with some old obverse marks in the right field. Estimated Value $175 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $294
Lot 1203		Original paper holder for 1927 Vermont Half Dollar. Same type as illustrated on Page 246 of the Swiatek and Breen book. Very rare and desirable if you already have the coin. The holder is in Gem New condition. There's no coin in this lot. Estimated Value $200 - 300. Ex Chalkley Collection Lot 4165, sold by Superior Galleries for $209 on 1/30/1990. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $182
Lot 1204		1950-S Booker T. Washington Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-67. A nice white coin and one of the finer examples certified of this issue. Pop 51; 5 finer in 67+ (PCGS # 9422) . Estimated Value $300 - 325. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $470
Lot 1205		A pair of silver commemorative coins. Consists of: 1900 Lafayette Dollar, AU; 1925-S California Half, AU. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $325 - 400. View details	Realized $435
Lot 1206		A lot of 1936 Gettysburg Half Dollar related documentary items. Consists of: official large mailing envelopes, Good to Fine (2); original invoice shipped with coins, Fine to Very Fine (3); a notification letter from the executive secretary of the commission, Very Fine (1); 3-slot mailing cards used to hold the coins, Good to Very Fine (3); a small envelope probably used to ship the coin in 1937. There's no coin in this lot. Lot of 10 items. Estimated Value $150-UP. View details	Realized $447
Lot 1207		A lot of Columbian Half Dollars and other commemorative items related to the event. Consists of: a pair of 1892 Columbian Half Dollar, one housed in an original Wells Fargo distribution holder with wax sealing, AU to UNC (2); a pair of 1893 Columbian Half Dollars, one mounted on an Expo badge probably as souvenir, another one mounted on a sterling silver money clip, both damaged EF coins (2); a rare old leather holder for the 1892 Half Dollar, About New (1); the 1893 Official Medal, Type 1, brass, HK-154 Rarity 2, AU (1); 1893 W. M. Deering & Co. aluminum token for the Columbian Expo, holed at 12 o'clock probably as made, UNC (1); 1893 bronze badges of Ohio and Chicago, both UNC (2). Closer inspection recommended before bidding. Lot of 6 coins and 2 badges. Estimated Value $220-UP. View details	Realized $558
Lot 1208		A lot of Boone Half Dollar original mailing items. Consists of: 1937 dated information postcard (1); original mailing envelopes, some damaged (9); cardboard coin holders (9). There's no coin in this lot. Lot of 19 items. Estimated Value $50-UP. View details	Realized $364
Lot 1209		A lot of Texas Half Dollar related items. Consists of: rare original order forms for the half dollars, same type as depicted on Page 235 of the Swiatek and Breen book, New (1); a very interesting 1936 June to November 20-admission ticket holder for the expo with the owner's photo in it (1); mailing envelopes related to the issue, damaged to Good (3); hardboard coin holders, AG to Fine (7). There's no coin in this lot. Lot of 12 items. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details	Realized $270
Lot 1210		A lot of rare original mailing items for Arkansas and Robinson Half Dollars. Consists of: 1937 Stack's (official distributor) fancy 3-slot black boxes for the Arkansas Half Dollar sets, still in original Stack's mailers, same type as depicted illustrated on Page 15 of the Swiatek and Breen book (2); 1936 Stack's (official distributor) 5-slot mailing card, same type as illustrated on Page 22 of the Swiatek and Breen book, together with the original envelope. Very important items in the numismatic history and makes great display if you already have the coins. There's no coin in this lot. Lot of 4 items. Estimated Value $300-UP. View details	Realized $411
Lot 1211		A lot of 1936 Cleveland Half Dollars and the Great Lakes Expo related numismatic items. Consists of: 1936 Cleveland Half Dollars, one housed in the rare original black display holder with seal and documentary information on the back, AU to UNC (2); 1936 official bronze medal from the expo awarded to "Mrs. U. T. Uber", AU (1); the official registration book for the event with the envelope, the book is in New condition (1); dated original mailing envelope for 2 coins and a hardboard coin holder. A nice little numismatic collection for the celebration, makes a great display. Estimated Value $250-UP. View details	Realized $1,087
Lot 1212		A lot of 1936 Long Island Half Dollar mailing envelopes, invoices, and other related items. Consists of: rare 1936 application form with price list for purchasing the half dollars, Extremely Fine; rare dated subscriptions/invoices originally shipped with the purchased coins, same type as depicted on Page 141 of the Swiatek and Breen book, creased Very Fine (4); original distribution envelopes, one cut to detach the stamps (2); a damaged 5-slot mailing card for the coins. A great group of historical documents missing from many collections. There's no coin in this lot. Lot of 8 items. Estimated Value $200-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $212
Lot 1213		A lot of 1936 Rhode Island Half Dollar related items. Consists of: the rare 1936 instruction brochure for the coin, housed in a plastic holder, Extremely Fine; 1936 dated envelopes for the distribution of the coins, Good (2); a 3-slot coin holder for a set of the half dollars; and also a 1936 token depicting "The Landing of Roger Williams" for the tercentennial celebration, Prooflike UNC. There's no coin in this lot. Lot of 5 items. Estimated Value $120-UP. View details	Realized $235
Lot 1214		A lot of 1936 Albany Half Dollar mailing envelope and holders. Consists of: original 5-slot mailing cards, Fine to Very Fine (2); 1936 mailing envelope from Albany Dongan Charter Committee, Fine. There's no coin in this lot. Lot of 3 items. Estimated Value $75-UP. View details	Realized $165
Lot 1215		A lot of 1936 Columbia Sesquicentennial Celebration related numismatic items. Consists of: dated original mailing envelopes of the coins, Good (2); a 3-slot mailing card for a set of the half dollars, Fine (1); official letters from the commission regarding the statues of the coins or shipment, Fine (3 letter and 1 envelope); an advertisement letter for the wooden nickels; a special coupon for the event. There's no coin in this lot. Lot of 9 items. Estimated Value $75-UP. View details	Realized $235
Lot 1216		A lot of 1936 Cincinnati Half Dollar related numismatic items. Consists of: two envelopes and a 3-slot black display holder for a set of the silver half dollars, also with the official letter shipped with the coins (4 items); an earlier confirmation letter with its mailing envelope from the commission (2 items). A small collection that allow the winning bidder to trace back the whole process of ordering the coin. There's no coin in this lot. Lot of 6 items. Estimated Value $75-UP. View details	Realized $247
Lot 1217		A lot of 1936 Elgin Half Dollar related items. Consists of: original mailing envelope with a 6-slot mailing card, Fine (2 items); 1935 Elgin commemorative 10¢ and 25¢ wooden currency, UNC (2 pieces); a holder for the half dollar with background information. There's no coin in this lot. Estimated Value $50-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $200
Lot 1218		A lot of 1937 Antietam Half Dollar mailing envelope, cards, and other items. Consists of: the rare original application form for purchasing the half dollars, same type as depicted on Page 8 of the Swiatek and Breen book, well conserved Extremely Fine; 5-slot mailing cards for the coins, Very Fine (2); original 08/13/1937 dated mailing envelope for the half dollars, Fine. A wonderful set of historical accessories for the half dollar, rarely offered and always missing from collections. There's no coin in this lot. Lot of 4 items. Estimated Value $150-UP. View details	Realized $376
Lot 1219		A lot of 1937 Roanoke Half Dollar mailing envelopes and other related items. Consists of: the rare original 1937 application form for purchasing the coins, Stained and Creased Good; 1937, 1940, and 1941 dated official mailing envelopes for the coins, Fine to VF (3); original 5-slot mailing card for the coins, Good Very Fine. A nice group of accessories if you already have the coin. There's no coin in this lot. Lot of 5 items. Estimated Value $150-UP. View details	Realized $141
Lot 1220		Historical documents and items of 1936 Bay Bridge Half Dollar. Consists of: original mailing envelopes and a cardboard insert used by the committee for distribution of the coin, Very Fine (3 envelopes and 1 cardboard); 1936 original undetached order form for the silver half dollar; certificate with envelope that proves the purchased coin is the 20th piece struck of the issue (only certificate, no coin); original advertising letter with a list of prices for the issue; the official program of the Bay Bridge Celebration from November 11th through 14th, 1936; an introduction brochure of the Bay Bridge. There's no coin in this lot. A very interesting lot with plenty of materials, offering the background and archives of the issue. Lot of 10 items. Estimated Value $400-UP. View details	Realized $1,175
Lot 1221		A lot of original 1936 Delaware Half Dollar mailing cards and envelopes. Consists of: 5-slot mailing cards, Extremely Fine (3 cards and 1 detached description page from a card); original mailing envelopes issued by the commission, Very Fine with one damaged (2 pieces). There's no coin in this lot. Lot of 6 items. Estimated Value $150-UP. View details	Realized $129
Lot 1222		A lot of original 1936 Lynchburg Half Dollar mailing card, envelope, and other items. Consists of: original 5-slot mailing card and envelope of the half dollar, Fine (ex Lot 2530 in the Casterline and Hall Collections Sale, May 1989); a letter issued by the Lynchburg Sesquicentennial Association for buying a set of wooden nickels; 5-slot coin holders, Fine (2 pieces); 6-slot coin holder for the Old Spanish Trail Half Dollars, About Fine (1 piece). There's no coin in this lot. Lot of 6 items. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details	Realized $212
Lot 1223		A lot of 1938 New Rochelle Half Dollar mailing cards and other related items. Consists of: single slot mailing card for the 1938 Half Dollar, Very Fine (1); double-slot mailing card for the 1938 Half Dollar, Very Fine (ex Lot 2558 of The Casterline and Hall Collections Sale, May 1989); original mailing envelope for the coins, About Fine (1); One Fatt Calfe by Amy C. Skipton, the book offers great background information regarding the commemorative coin, committee, and the event, Extremely Fine (1). There's no coin in this lot. Lot of 4 items. Estimated Value $150-UP. View details	Realized $294
Lot 1224		Mailing card and envelope for the 1936 Norfolk Half Dollars. Consists of: 5-slot mailing card for the coins, Very Fine (1); original mailing envelope issued by Norfolk Advertising Board, About Fine (1). There's no coin in this lot. Great addition if you already have a collection of the coins. Lot of 2 items. Estimated Value $75-UP. View details	Realized $65
Lot 1225		A lot of original Oregon Trail Half Dollar mailing holders and envelopes. Consists of: 3-slot distribution mailing holders, Very Fine (3); 1938 and 1939 dated mailing envelopes issued by the Oregon Trail Memorial Association, Very Fine (2). There's no coin in this lot. Lot of 5 items. Estimated Value $120-UP. View details	Realized $306
Lot 1226		A lot of items from the 1935 San Diego Expo. Consists of: The official distribution envelope and the Bank of America mailing envelope for the San Diego Half Dollars (2 pieces, 1 for each); 1936 Christmas card coin holder for the San Diego Half Dollar (1); a 1915 San Diego expo badge; tickets and small paper pad with a pencil from the expo; June 5, 1936 daily program; official guide book and other guide material for the expo. There's no coin in this lot. An old-time collection of the expo, will make a nice presentation with your San Diego coins. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details	Realized $259
Lot 1227		1926 Sesquicentennial Half Dollar with original distribution envelope and other related issues. This lot contains numismatic items related to the 1926 Sesquicentennial Celebration of American Independence. Consists of: 1926 Sesqui Half Dollar with original envelope, AU; a pair of Police Badges for the event, both #136, Extremely Fine; letter papers and an envelope from the event; a set of wooden notes issued to celebrate the 150th anniversary of founding the Capital of South Carolina (4 pieces). A very interesting lot. Estimated Value $250-UP. View details	Realized $423
Lot 1228		1925 Stone Mountain Half Dollar and other related commemorative items. Consists of: 1925 Stone Mountain Half Dollar housed in a 1970 firstday cover for the copper Dedication Day Medal, the coin is in AU and the medal is in Gem UNC (1 coin and 1 medal); 1928 official large white distribution mailing card with envelope for the Stone Mountain Half Dollar, same type as illustrated on Page 230 of the Swiatek and Breen book, the card is in New condition; the 1924-1925 Children's Founders Roll Medal, issued by the Stone Mountain Confederate Monumental Association, believed to be sold for $1.00 each to children under 19 in order to raise funds for the memorial, together with the original mailing card and envelope, the medal is in AU condition; a chip of granite from General Lee's figure, housed in original box, issued by the Stone Mountain Confederate Memorial; as well as a 1988 Arkansas copper medal, issued by Medallic Art Company. A nice small group of items for the topic, rarely well organized like this. Worth a premium and would bring some joy to any history lovers. Lot of 1 coin, 3 medals, and some other items. Estimated Value $75-UP. View details	Realized $294
Lot 1229		A lot of Booker T. Washington Half Dollars with original documents and other related collectibles. Consists of: 1951 BTW Half Dollar, UNC (2); 1946 BTW Half Dollar, AU, both with glue residue (2); original mailing cards each used to distribute a single coin (2 cards); original mailing envelope and official letters for the BTW Birthplace Memorial (1 envelope, 2 letters); 1947 Christmas card coin holder issued by the memorial committee (1); some other related pedigree and documents. Most items were illustrated on the Swiatek and Breen book, therefore should be pretty desirable for collectors in the field. Lot of 4 coins and other items. Estimated Value $200-UP. View details	Realized $353
Lot 1230		A lot of 1936 York Half Dollars mailing cards and other related items. Consists of: 5-slot mailing cards for the coins, Very Fine (2); original mailing envelopes issued by the Commemorative Coin Commission, About Fine to Fine (3); a very interesting notification letter from the Commemorative Coin Commission, dated 07/14/1936, indicating that the person who made an order of 25 coins forgot to attach the check with the requesting letter, Very Fine (1). There's no coin in this lot. Lot of 6 items. Estimated Value $150-UP. View details	Realized $200
Lot 1231		1915-S Panama-Pacific 3-coin box. A rarely offered black wooden box for the silver half dollar, $1 gold, and $2.5 gold. This box will be necessary for any advanced collector who wants his 3-piece set stand out from other's collections. The box is in Extremely Fine condition. Estimated Value $350-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $617
Lot 1232		1916 McKinley Dollar. Numistrust graded MS-61. Our grade is MS-60 with some light hairlines. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $353