Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 90

January Pre-Long Beach Auction

Lincoln Cents

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1367		1909. NGC graded Proof 64 Red. PQ. Lovely red colors with a hint of pastel iridescence and just a touch of carbon on the lower left reverse.This is the first year of issue of the Lincoln cent and a particularly handsome coin to represent this issue. Housed in an Old Style Holder. Only 2,618 struck. Pop 18; 36 finer, 26 in 65, 8 in 66, 1 in 66+, 1 in 68. Estimated Value $850 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,146
Lot 1368		1909-S. VDB. PCGS graded MS-65 Red. Well struck and fully red. Popular key date which is seldom found with the combination of Gem surface quality with full mint Red! Only 484,000 were struck at the San Francisco Mint before it was determined that designer's initials V.D.B. (for Victor David Brenner) were too prominent on the lower reverse and should be removed. Historically, coin designer's here had not really signed their work in this fashion (think Gobrecht on the 1836 silver dollars) and such a visible statement of artistry was frowned upon. It is interesting to note that a few years after 1909 the engraver Brenner died, and his initials were restored (but much tinier) on the lower edge of Lincoln's shoulder. Thus the 909-S V.D.B. has remained one of the most sought-after Lincoln cents virtually from the time these were struck, with their popularity growing year after year with each successive generation of collector (PCGS # 2428) . Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,525
Lot 1369		1909-S. VDB. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. CAC Approved. Lovely mint red toning. A popular key date that offers strong mint red throughout and clean surfaces. So many of these have faded over the century plus since they were struck that these full Red coins see ever stronger demand. Only 484,000 struck! (PCGS # 2428) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,233
Lot 1370		1909-S. VDB. PCGS graded MS-65 Red & Brown. CAC Approved. A gorgeous looking example! The color is bright with golden red accents and a touch of the usual wood grain texture, brighter than most that fall into the RB category. Free of specks or spots, and a delightful coin in every regard. The Key Date to the Lincoln series and always in high collector demand.Pop 843; 44 finer with 1 in 65+, 42 in 66, 1 in 67. (PCGS # 2427) . Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,820
Lot 1371		1909-S. VDB. PCGS graded MS-63 Red & Brown. Nice shades of red and brown toning. Popular key date with nice color and surfaces. The designer's initials are sharp and clear on the lower reverse (PCGS # 2427) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,293
Lot 1372		1909-S. PCGS graded MS-65+ Red. CAC Approved. Well struck with lovely mint red on both sides. The strike is sharp and the surfaces are super clean. An impressive example of this tough date and mint. First year of issue, and this struck soon after the V.D.B. initials were removed from the reverse dies. As nice as any collector could hope to find (PCGS # 2434) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,586
Lot 1373		1909-S, S Over Horizontal S. PCGS graded MS-66 Red. Lovely rich golden toning. The S over horizantal S mintmark is best seen with a strong loupe, where an additional sideways serif appears in the field just right of the center of the broad curve of the primary S. Not that many exist in high grade, and this is one of finer pieces known with full Mint Red and outstanding quality surfaces. A prize for the Lincoln cent specialist who appreciates high end coins Pop 67; 6 finer in 66+ (PCGS # 92434) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,528
Lot 1374		1910-S. NGC graded MS-65 Red. Boldly struck and golden-red. Most of these early Lincoln cents faded to brown long ago, so finding one with the full original Red is quite a treat. Scarce and desirable at the Gem grade. Pop 126, 49 finer. Estimated Value $850 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $764
Lot 1375		1914-D. ANACS graded MS-64 Red & Brown. Some fly specks on both sides. A nice strike key date to this series. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,056
Lot 1376		1915. PCI graded MS-66 Red. Well struck and a nice looking red coin. The color might be questionable. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $270
Lot 1377		1924-D. NGC graded MS-65 Red & Brown. CAC Approved. A well struck gem example in an old style NGC holder. This is one of teh key dates that is seldom found with this much mint color let alone in the Gem grade. Pop 67; 4 finer in 66. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,645
Lot 1378		1931-D. PCGS graded MS-65 Red. CAC Approved. A lovely Mint Red example in and old green PCGS holder. The color is rich and vibrant and the surfaces are free of any distracting bagmarks. There's a few trivial specks on the reverse. Scarce this nice. Pop 142; 39 finer with 37 in 66, 1 in 66+, 1 in 67. (PCGS # 2617) . Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $881
Lot 1379		1936-D. NGC graded MS-67 Red. Fully red with radiant luster and speck free surfaces. The strike is sharp, and this is a scarce issue when found this nice! Pop 376; 3 finer in 68. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1380		1942. PCGS graded Proof 65 Cameo. Only 32,600 minted. Small reverse discoloration streak. Pop 20; 10 finer, 8 in 66, 2 in 67 (PCGS # 83353) . Estimated Value $1,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $646
Lot 1381		1945. NGC graded MS-67 Red. Fully red. Pop 232; 1 finer in 68. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $353
Lot 1382		1954-D. NGC graded MS-67 Red. A nice red coin. Pop 413; none finer at NGC. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1383		1955. Doubled Die Obverse. NGC graded MS-64 Red. A lovely red example of this popular date. Pop 41; 5 finer, 1 in 64+, 2 in 65, 1 in 65+, 1 in 66. Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,756
Lot 1384		1955. Doubled Die Obverse. PCGS graded AU-58 Brown. Nice rich brown toning and wonderfully original with clean surfaces and the incredible doubling on the obverse. This is one of the most sought after Lincoln cemts ever produced, with the dramatic doubling of the obverse die so prominent that all collectors desire to own one! Here is your chance (PCGS # 2825) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,704
Lot 1385		1977. NGC graded Mint Error AU-55. 1¢ struck on a 10¢ blank. 2.3 grams. A scarce mint error and this one is nearly Mint State, but apparently escaped into circulation for a brief time. The surfaces are clean, and the strike a trifle soft due to the thin dime planchet used instead of the intended thicker copper cent planchet. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1386		A Set of Lincoln Cents 1909-1940. The coins are mounted in an old coin board. Missing the 1909-S VDB, 1922 No D, and the 1925-D. Lot of 89 coins. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details	Realized $447