Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 90

January Pre-Long Beach Auction

Budget So-Called Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1272		1876 U.S. Centennial Expo - Liberty Bell Dollar. HK-25, Rarity 5, Round 6 Type. NGC graded MS-64 Brown. Bronze, 38 mm. The large bell variety of the design. Holed at 12:00 as usual with the ring still remaining. A well struck piece with old-time even toning on both sides. Pop 6; 4 finer, 2 in 65, 2 in 66. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $247
Lot 1273		(C. 1890's) Whipple Dollar. HK-832, Rarity 5. ANACS graded MS-63. Gilt bronze, 38 mm. The controversial uniface dollar in mint state grade. The golden color is still even, with some areas starting to tone. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $188
Lot 1274		1892 World's Columbian Expo - Liberty Head Dollar. HK-220, Rarity 5. NGC graded MS-64 Brown. Bronze, 35 mm. The high relief variety of this beautiful so-called dollar. Semi-reflective surfaces on both sides. Pop 5; 9 finer, 7 in 65, 1 in 66, 1 in 67. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $329
Lot 1275		1892 Columbus Bust Dollar. HK-224, Eglit-207, Rarity 5. NGC graded Proof 63. White metal, 38 mm. Issued for the World's Columbian Expo. A beautiful unholed example. Even the NGC holder indicates this as a proof strike, it is probably a mint state coin with deep prooflike surfaces. NGC census report available for MS or PL examples only, but based on the fact that the highest graded piece is only a MS-64DPL, this coin probably is among the top grade examples, if not the finest graded. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $223
Lot 1276		1894 California Midwinter Expo - Electric Tower Dollar. HK-249, Rarity 4. NGC graded MS-64 Prooflike. Aluminum, 38 mm. Holed at 12 o'clock as commonly seen on this type. The state seal side bears deep reflective surfaces. Pop 8; 4 finer, 3 in 65, 1 in 66. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $106
Lot 1277		1904 Louisiana Purchase Expo Dollar. HK-301, Rarity 6. NGC graded MS-65 Brown. Copper, 33 mm. The official souvenir medal of the 1904 Expo, and the second rarest type of this series. The portraits of both Jefferson and Napoleon on the obverse may attract the attention of collectors working on various topics like Louisiana Purchase, American History, or Napoleonic items. A lustrous piece with some mint red still remaining. Pop 3; 1 finer in 67. Estimated Value $200 - 220. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $306
Lot 1278		1907 Jamestown Tercentennial Dollar. HK-346, Rarity 4. NGC graded MS-66 Red & Brown. Bronze, 34 mm. The official medal of the event. This piece is among the finest examples the cataloger has ever encountered. Glossy satiny surfaces with plenty of mint red under light even original toning on both sides. Pop 3; none finer at NGC. Tied for the finest examples graded by both services. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $470
Lot 1279		1907 Jamestown Tercentennial - Battleship Virginia Dollar. HK-349, Rarity 4. NGC graded MS-64 Prooflike. Brass, 36 mm, small dates. A fresh golden example of this beautiful commemorative issue. The smooth surfaces enhance the contrast between reflective fields and frosty devices. Pop 9; 2 finer in 65. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $153
Lot 1280		1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Expo Dollar. HK-353, Rarity 5. NGC graded MS-62. Silver, 32 mm. The official medal of the event. A frosty untoned silver coin. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $165
Lot 1281		1909 Hendrik Hudson Daalder. HK-374, Rarity 5. NGC graded MS-64. Aluminum, 15 mm. Issued for the Hudson-Fulton Celebration in 1909, and the same size as the gold dollar. Pop 16; 1 finer in 65. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $100
Lot 1282		1915 Pan-Pacific Expo - San Francisco City Dollar. HK-418A, Rarity 7. NGC graded AU-58. Gilt bronze, 37 mm. The series of city dollars is rare per se, but this particular type struck in gilt bronze is even rarer. The coin was evenly worn and still with plenty golden color remaining. The surfaces are smooth and no unattractive spots, discoloration, or scratches shown. A pleasant piece from an old collection and difficult to locate another one in the current market. Pop 1; 4 finer, 3 in 62, 1 in 64. Estimated Value $350 - 400. Ex Ostheimer Collection, Ex N. N. Coin Co. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $611
Lot 1283		1915 Panama-Pacific Expo Dollar. HK-400, Rarity 4. NGC graded MS-65 Brown. Bronze, 38 mm. The official medal of the event and was original sold for 20¢ according to the catalog. Hints of turquoise-violet colors below the even old time toning. Plenty of mint luster remaining with some areas still showing red color. Pop 2; 1 finer in 66. Estimated Value $120 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $294
Lot 1284		A pair of 1915 Pan-Pacific So-Called Dollars. Consists of: The Official Medal, HK-400, Rarity 4, BU; Louisiana Fund Dollar, HK-406, Rarity 4, UNC. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $100 - 120. View details	Realized $106
Lot 1285		1917 Catskill Aqueduct Dollar. HK-667, Rarity 5. NGC graded MS-63 Brown. Bronze, 38 mm. This so-called dollar is a replica of the three-inch official medal of the event. Struck by Metallic Art Co., but the issuer and number struck are not known. A nice quality art piece comparing with other so-called dollars. Pop 7; 8 finer, 4 in 64, 4 in 65. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $247
Lot 1286		1931 Battle Creek Centennial Dollar. HK-678, Rarity 5. NGC graded MS-66 Red. Reddish gilt bronze, 33 mm. Some small spots visible, but still a flashy choice gem. Rare in this top grade. Pop 5; 2 finer in 67. Estimated Value $100 - 150. Ex Ostheimer Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $118
Lot 1287		1933 U.S. Sesquicentennial Expo - Greenduck Co. Dollar. HK-467, Rarity 3. NGC graded MS-65. Bronze, 37 mm. Even toning on both sides. Pop 17; 2 finer in 66. Estimated Value $100 - 120. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $118
Lot 1288		1933 Century of Progress Dollar. HK-870, Rarity 3. NGC graded MS-62. Silver, 40 mm. An iconic piece of so-called dollars, even common but still popular. Lightly cleaned but starting to retone. Some hairlines on the reverse. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $94
Lot 1289		1934 Fort Boise Centennial Dollar. HK-690, Rarity 5. NGC graded MS-64. Bronze, 38 mm. Once lightly cleaned but evenly toned. Actually more difficult to locate than its rarity might indicate. Pop 4; 7 finer in 65. Estimated Value $120 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $212
Lot 1290		1936 Kenosha Centennial Dollar. HK-693A, Rarity 5. NGC graded MS-66. Bronze, 37 mm. A nice problem free coin. Pop 5; none finer at NGC. Tied for the finest example graded by both services. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $153
Lot 1291		1939 Golden Gate Expo - U. S. Map Dollar. HK-478, Rarity 5. NGC graded MS-66. Gilt bronze, 38 mm. Quite popular and not always available. Rare in top grades. Pop 2; 1 finer in 67. Estimated Value $250 - 300. Ex Ostheimer Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $341
Lot 1292		1948 California Gold Discover Centennial Dollar. HK-497, Rarity 4. NGC graded MS-65. Gold-plated bronze, 40 mm, octagonal. Pop 29; 40 finer, 28 in 66, 12 in 67. Estimated Value $60 - 70. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $76
Lot 1293		1958 T. Roosevelt National Memorial Dollar. HK-526, Rarity 3. NGC graded MS-67. Bronze, 38 mm. Nice high relief. A choice gem with even toning. Pop 25; 10 finer in 68. Estimated Value $100 - 120. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $65
Lot 1294		1960 Pony Express Centennial Dollar. HK-583, Rarity 1. NGC graded MS-68 Red. Bronze, 33 mm. The official medal. A fresh spot-free piece. Pop 3; none finer at NGC. Tied for the finest example graded at both services. Estimated Value $40 - 50. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $65