Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 91

June 2016 Pre-Long Beach

US Currency

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1277		1869, 15c Fractional Currency. Fourth Issue, large red seal, paper with violet s. Fr-1269. KL-3334. Although the centering is slightly skewed, the overall eye appeal of this note is simply amazing. The contrasting colors, boldness and richness of the inks, and the vividness of the blue security fibers all combine to create a visually breathtaking composite. Fully original and with exceptional perfection in every technical merit save for the aforementioned centering. Estimated Value $125 - 150 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $141
Lot 1278		1862, 25c Fractional Currency. First Issue, perforated edges, with ABCO monogram. Fr-1279. KL-3217. While the face centering is slightly imperfect, this perforated 25¢ fractional is otherwise fully pristine. The colors, inks, and outstanding eye appeal add to the paper's strict originality. The perfs on the right edge are just a little short towards the bottom, otherwise the overall appearance is virtually unimpeachable. Estimated Value $225 - 275 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $329
Lot 1279		1862, 25c Fractional Currency. First Issue, perforated edges, without monogram. Fr-1280. KL-3218. This "no monogram" perforated example displays excellent eye appeal and only a single light bend that defines the grade. The margins are slightly small, with the perforations tight on three sides of the face design, but the overall appearance more than makes up for this slight imperfection. Estimated Value $175 - 225 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $223
Lot 1280		1864, 25c Fractional Currency. Third Issue, red reverse, obverse with a. PCGS. Fr-1292. KL-3266. Scarcer varieties such as this "a" design letter 25¢ note are always in demand by collectors who wish to assemble complete Fr. number sets, a fully obtainable goal for most collectors except for the very rare Fr. 1255a. This example has a tight bottom margin, but otherwise is completely original and problem-free. Estimated Value $200 - 250 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $247
Lot 1281		1864, 25c Fractional Currency. Third Issue, green reverse, obverse with small a. Fr-1295. KL-3269. Fully detailed design embossing is indicative of this piece's originality. Estimated Value $150 - 200 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $141
Lot 1282		1864, 25c Fractional Currency. Third Issue, green reverse with surcharge M-2-6-5. Fr-1297. KL-3271. A fiber paper note with terrific face margins and plenty of eye appeal for the grade. Estimated Value $75 - 100 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $118
Lot 1283		1869, 25c Fractional Currency. Fourth Issue, large red seal, unwatermarked paper. Fr-1302. KL-3338. While a single light bend limits the technical grade, the original paper quality, the bright paper, and the bold inks present a very nice overall picture that gives this 25¢ note excellent appeal. Estimated Value $75 - 100 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $94
Lot 1284		1874, 25c Fractional Currency. Fifth Issue, with long, thin key in Treasury seal. Fr-1308. KL-3351. True Gem examples of this fractional type are not especially rare, but locating one with exceptional margins, ideal centering, and bold inks can be a time-consuming process. This note has it all, and is worth a look by casual or advanced collectors. Estimated Value $120 - 150 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $188
Lot 1285		1862, 50c Fractional Currency. First Issue, perforated edges, with ABCO monogram. Fr-1310. KL-3221. This lovely example of the perforated first issue variety is limited in grade only by a light, hidden corner fold that is just into the design. Estimated Value $350 - 450 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1286		1862, 50c Fractional Currency. First Issue, perforated edges, with ABCO monogram. Fr-1310. KL-3221. This perforated-edge 50¢ "postage note" displays vivid colors and ideal perforations. The centering is almost perfect on the back, however the design is shifted slightly to the left on the face. Estimated Value $300 - 350 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $329
Lot 1287		1862, 50c Fractional Currency. First Issue, perforated edges, without monogram. Fr-1311. KL-3223. This perforated-edge example without the ABNco. monogram has excellent margins on both sides. The colors and brightness of the paper are outstanding. Estimated Value $125 - 150 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $212
Lot 1288		1862, 50c Fractional Currency. First Issue, straight edges, with ABCO monogram. Fr-1312. KL-3224. A strictly original example with terrific margins, this 50¢ fractional has but a single light bend that prevents a much higher grade. Estimated Value $75 - 100 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $88
Lot 1289		1862, 50c Fractional Currency. First Issue, straight edges, without monogram. PC. Fr-1313. KL-3225. The scarcer "no monogram" variety is well represented by this problem-free, lightly circulated example. Estimated Value $150 - 200 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $200
Lot 1290		1863, 50c Fractional Currency. Second Issue, with surcharge 18-63 and T-1. PCGS. Fr-1322. KL-3250. The only mentionable flaw on this fiber paper 50¢ example is a small translucent stain in the bottom right corner, which is mentioned by PCGS as the reason for the "apparent" grade. Estimated Value $75 - 100 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $188
Lot 1291		1864, 50c Fractional Currency. Third Issue, red reverse with A-2-6-5. PCGS Choic. Fr-1324. KL-3275. Broadly margined and fully framed, with a single light hidden fold that defines the grade. Estimated Value $120 - 150 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $235
Lot 1292		Fr. 1339SP Third Issue 50c Spinner Type II Back Specimen. Narrow Margins. PCGS C. Fr-1339SP. This is a very scarce back specimen, seldom seen in all but the most advanced collections. It is fully original with excellent eye appeal, and is lacking any of the problems that are normally seen. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1293		1864, 50c Fractional Currency. Third Issue, green reverse with autographed signa. Fr-1355. KL-3307. This beautiful 50¢ Justice possesses bold pen signatures of Colby and Spinner. The paper is fully original, and a trivial bit of light handling is the only grade-limiting factor. Estimated Value $200 - 250 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $294
Lot 1294		1864, 50c Fractional Currency. Third Issue, green rev. with/o surcharge, obv. w/. Fr-1358. KL-3310. This lovely Justice note possesses excellent bronzing and fantastic eye appeal. It is completely original, and is limited in grade only by a slightly tight left margin on the face. Estimated Value $500 - 700 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1295		1864, 50c Fractional Currency. Third Issue, green reverse with compact A-2-6-5. Fr-1364. KL-3316. A single center fold defines the grade, however the originality, colors, and margins would be impressive at any grade level. Estimated Value $150 - 200 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $306
Lot 1296		1869, 50c Fractional Currency. Fourth Issue, Lincoln portrait. PCGS Choice About. Fr-1374. KL-3343. This Lincoln 50¢ has a very small edge repair in the top margin at the very center, otherwise there are no mentionable flaws or other distractions. Estimated Value $100 - 125 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $188
Lot 1297		1869, 50c Fractional Currency. Fourth Issue, Stanton portrait. PCGS About New 53. Fr-1376. KL-3345. Fully original Stantons in higher circulated grades are virtually impossible to locate, as many have been pressed or flattened in attempts to pass them off as New. This example retains full embossing and excellent originality, even though a trivial bit of handling limits the technical grade. Estimated Value $90 - 110 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $129
Lot 1298		1869, 50c Fractional Currency. Fourth Issue, Dexter portrait. PCGS Very Choice N. Fr-1379. KL-3347. Near-Gem centering defines the grade, however the originality, colors, and overall eye appeal would otherwise fully merit a much higher grade. Estimated Value $140 - 160 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $165
Lot 1299		1874, 50c Fractional Currency. Fifth Issue, white paper. PCGS Choice New 63PPQ. Fr-1381. KL-3357. Like many of the fractionals offered in this sale, this Fifth Issue 50¢ note possesses exceptional colors and eye appeal. The technical grade is perhaps limited by the slightly tight top margin, but if one is looking for a "pretty" note and is accepting of lower grades because of slightly imperfect centering, this note will fit the bill. Estimated Value $120 - 140 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $100
Lot 1300		First Issue Fractional Trio. A group of three first issue Fractionals, each graded by PCGS: Fr. 1242 10¢ Extremely Fine 40PPQ; Fr. 1281 25¢ Choice About New 58; and Fr. 1282 25¢ Very Fine 30. Lot of 3 notes. Estimated Value $175 - 225 View details	Realized $141
Lot 1301		Second Issue Fractional Group. Seven different varieties of Fractional currency from the second issue period, each graded by PCGS: Fr. 1232 5¢ Choice About New 58PPQ; Fr. 1233 5¢ Choice About New 58; Fr. 1245 10¢ About New 53; Fr. 1283 25¢ Choice About New 55PPQ; Fr. 1286 25¢ Choice About New 58; Fr. 1316 50¢ Choice About New 55; and Fr. 1317 50¢ Choice About New 55. Lot of 7 notes. Estimated Value $350 - 450 View details	Realized $447
Lot 1302		Third Issue Fractionals. Four different varieties of fractional currency issued under the third issue period, each graded by PCGS: Fr. 1239 5¢ About New 53PPQ; Fr. 1252 10¢ Choice About New 58; Fr. 1256 10¢ Choice About New 58; and Fr. 1339 50¢ Extremely Fine 45. Lot of 4 notes. Estimated Value $250 - 300 View details	Realized $259
Lot 1303		Third Issue 3c Variety Pair. A nice pair of 3¢ fractionals representing both the light background and dark background varieties, each graded by PCGS: Fr. 1226 Choice About New 58 Apparent, minor mounting remnants on back; and Fr. 1227 Extremely Fine 40PPQ. Lot of 2 notes. Estimated Value $120 - 150 View details	Realized $153
Lot 1304		Graded Fourth and Fifth Issue Fractionals. A group lot of 11 fourth and fifth issue fractionals, each graded by PCGS: Fr. 1257 Fourth Issue 10¢ About New 50PPQ; Fr. 1258 Fourth Issue 10¢ Choice About New 58 Apparent, minor mounting remnants; Fr. 1259 Fourth Issue 10¢ New 62; Fr. 1261 Fourth Issue 10¢ Choice New 63 Apparent, small edge tear at top right; Fr. 1301 Fourth Issue 25¢ About New 53PPQ; Fr. 1307 Fourth Issue 25¢ About New 53PPQ; Fr. 1307 Fourth Issue 25¢ Choice About New 58 Apparent, small repair in LR corner; Fr. 1264 Fifth Issue 10¢ About New 50 Apparent, masked stains on face and back; Fr. 1265 Fifth Issue 10¢ Extremely Fine 45; Fr. 1266 Fifth Issue 10¢ New 62; and Fr. 1309 Fifth Issue 25¢ Choice About New 58PPQ. Lot of 11 notes. Estimated Value $400 - 500 View details	Realized $470
Lot 1305		1869, 15c Fractional Currency. Fourth Issue, smaller red seal. PCGS Extremely Fi. Fr-1271. KL-3336. A lightly circulated example with bold colors and good eye appeal for the grade. Estimated Value $100 - 125 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $71