Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 91

June 2016 Pre-Long Beach

Federal Reserve Notes - Small

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1317		A bundle of 100 $50 Federal Reserve Notes, Series of 2004. The original pack with wrapper. All sequential numbers with stars. Notes are in Choice UNC conditions. A total of $5,000 face value. Lot of 100 notes. Estimated Value $7,000 - 7,500 View details	Unsold
Lot 1318		A bundle of 100 $5 Federal Reserve Notes, Series of 1999. The original pack with wrapper. All sequential numbers with stars. Notes are in Choice UNC conditions. A total of $500 face value. Lot of 100 notes. Estimated Value $700 - 750 View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1319		1988-A, $1 Federal Reserve Note. Web Note. PCGS Very Fine 30PPQ. Fr-1917-F. A solid circulated example of this very scarce first print run note from the short-lived web press, from the Atlanta F-L serial number block. Estimated Value $75 - 100 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1320		1988-A, $1 Federal Reserve Note. Web Note. PCGS Extremely Fine 40PPQ. Fr-1917-G. A lightly circulated and strictly original example from the scarcer Chicago G-Q serial number block. Estimated Value $75 - 100 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $53
Lot 1321		1950-C, $5 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Gem New 66PPQ. Fr-1964-G. This broadly margined Gem from the Chicago district is one of only 5 examples from this bank to receive the 66PPQ grade to date by PCGS, with only three finer. As the marketplace finally begins to give small size Federal Reserve Notes the attention that they've long deserved, it is becoming apparent that there are many grade rarities among many series. This is likely due in part to them being long-ignored, as even high grade examples were seldom saved--particularly in any quantities. Estimated Value $50 - 75 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $41
Lot 1322		1969, $5 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Superb Gem New 67PPQ. Fr-1969-D. This lovely Cleveland $5 is tied for the finest known, with only this note and three others graded at the 67PPQ level by PCGS to date. Estimated Value $75 - 100 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $76
Lot 1323		1981-A, $5 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Gem New 65PPQ. Fr-1977-J. This Kansas City Gem is tied for finest known at PCGS Currency with only one other note graded at the 65PPQ level to date (PMG by comparison has graded two 65EPqs and two 66EPqs). Estimated Value $75 - 100 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $41
Lot 1324		1981-A, $5 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Very Choice New 64PPQ. Fr-1977-L. The 1981A series has proven to be one of the scarcest of all "modern" $5 FRN series, with a surprisingly small quantity of high grade notes surviving. This San Francisco example falls just short of a Gem grade. Estimated Value $40 - 60 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $24
Lot 1325		Ten Different Certified Modern $5 Federal Reserve Notes. Fr-1979-C. This is a nice starter collection of $5 Federal Reserve Notes from more recent issues, including three star notes: Fr. 1979-C 1988 (Philadelphia) 64PPQ; Fr. 1979-E 1988 (Richmond) 65PPQ; Fr. 1980-G 1988A (Chicago) 65PPQ; Fr. 1980-L 1988A (San Francisco) 64PPQ; Fr. 1985-F 1995 (Atlanta FW) 66PPQ; Fr. 1985-F* 1995 (Atlanta FW) Star Note 65PPQ; Fr. 1985-G 1995 (Chicago FW) 65PPQ; Fr. 1987-L 1999 (San Francisco FW) 66PPQ; Fr. 1988-L* 2001 (San Francisco FW) Star Note 66PPQ; and Fr. 1991-B* 2003A (New York FW) Star Note 66PPQ. The 1995 Atlanta star note is quite scarce, with an original printing of just 384,000 notes; and the 2003A New York star note was released only in uncut sheets. Lot of 10 notes. Estimated Value $300 - 400 View details	Realized $153
Lot 1326		1928-A, $10 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Very Fine 25. Fr-2001-G. A solid circulated Chicago district example, from this early series with the numbered district seal at left. Estimated Value $40 - 50 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $33
Lot 1327		*1928-B, $10 Federal Reserve Note. DGS Star Note. PCGS Very Fine 20. Fr-2002a-G.** A scarce star note from the Chicago district bank, with the dark green seal variety. Estimated Value $50 - 70 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $71
Lot 1328		1934-A, $10 Federal Reserve Note. Star Note. PCGS Very Fine 20PPQ. Fr-2006-H. A perfectly original circulated example of this rare St. Louis star note, which is one of just a half-dozen pieces graded by either of the two major grading services. Estimated Value $150 - 200 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $106
Lot 1329		1950, $10 Federal Reserve Notes. Wide and Narrow Pair. PCGS Very Choice New 64PP. Fr-2010-G. A nice pair of matching near-Gem notes from the Chicago district, each displaying the two different back plate varieties. While not a changeover pair, the two notes bear close serial numbers just 58 numbers apart. Lot of 2 notes. Estimated Value $120 - 150 View details	Realized $71
Lot 1330		*1950, $10 Federal Reserve Note. Narrow Star Note. PCGS Very Fine 20PPQ. Fr-2010-H.** This very scarce St. Louis star note is the narrow back plate variety, and one of just two examples graded by PCGS Currency to date (the other is an error note). The marketplace has relatively ignored small size Federal Reserve Notes for many years, but there are plenty of signs that this is changing. New research combined with increased collector interest is creating increased demand, and previously unknown rarities such as this note will continue to see strong demand as the market adjusts to the reality that some of these early small size Feds are indeed far rarer than was previously suspected. Estimated Value $150 - 200 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $88
Lot 1331		*1950-A, $10 Federal Reserve Note. Star Note. PCGS Choice About New 58PPQ. Fr-2011-G.** A light center bend is the only grade-limiting factor on this fully original and boldly embossed Chicago star note. Estimated Value $125 - 175 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $76
Lot 1332		1950-B, $10 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Very Choice New 64PPQ. Fr-2012-G. An attractive near-Gem from the Chicago district G-F serial number block. Estimated Value $40 - 60 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $35
Lot 1333		*1950-D, $10 Federal Reserve Note. Star Note. PCGS Gem New 66PPQ. Fr-2014-G.** This spectacular Gem Chicago star note is tied for the finest graded by PCGS Currency, as it is one of just three examples (with none finer) graded 66PPQ to date. Estimated Value $200 - 300 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $141
Lot 1334		1950-D, $10 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Gem New 65PPQ. Fr-2014-G. Boldly embossed, nicely centered, and fully original. From the Chicago district bank. Estimated Value $50 - 70 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $29
Lot 1335		1950-E, $10 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Choice About New 58PPQ. Fr-2015-G. This lovely Chicago example, which is held back in grade by only a light center fold, is from the much scarcer G-I serial number block. A quick perusal of the population reports from both of the two major grading services suggests that the G-I block is scarcer than the G-H block by a factor of approximately four to one. Estimated Value $100 - 150 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1336		1950-E, $10 Federal Reserve Note. Misalignment Error. PCGS Choice New 63PPQ. Fr-2015-G. This series was actually run through four different printings, as opposed to most small size notes which were prepared with three printings; the series date, Treasury signatures, and other minor elements were applied separately. The series date and signatures are clearly too far south on this example, drifting slightly into the border design. Estimated Value $75 - 100 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $41
Lot 1337		1963-A, $10 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Superb Gem New 67PPQ. Fr-2017-G. This "top pop" example from Chicago is tied for the finest certified by either major grading service, one of only 7 such examples graded 67PPQ by PCGS (two have been graded 67EPQ by PMG). Estimated Value $75 - 100 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1338		1969, $10 Federal Reserve Notes. Chicago Block Set Pair. PCGS Gem New 66PPQ. Fr-2018-G. This spectacular Gem pair represents both of the serial number blocks issued from Chicago, the G-A and G-B blocks. The G-B block example is currently tied with one other note as the finest graded by PCGS. Lot of 2 notes. Estimated Value $100 - 150 View details	Unsold
Lot 1339		1977, $10 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Gem New 65PPQ. Fr-2023-G. This lovely Chicago Gem displays incredible embossing throughout, both of the design and the overprint. Estimated Value $40 - 60 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $24
Lot 1340		1977-A, $10 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Gem New 65PPQ. Fr-2024-G. Another lovely Gem Chicago $10 FRN, this from the 1977A series. Estimated Value $40 - 60 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $24
Lot 1341		1981, $10 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Gem New 65PPQ. Fr-2025-H. This is the only St. Louis $10 from this series to achieve the 65PPQ grade from PCGS, with only two examples finer (one a 66PPQ, and one a 67PPQ). Estimated Value $50 - 75 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $29
Lot 1342		1981, $10 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Very Choice New 64PPQ. Fr-2025-L. This near-Gem is from the scarcer of the two San Francisco serial number blocks, with the L-A block valued higher than the L-B block in the most recent edition of the Schwartz & Lindquist reference. Estimated Value $50 - 70 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1343		1981-A, $10 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Very Choice New 64PPQ. Fr-2026-B. Although undoubtedly there are more notes in existence from this series that were saved at the time of issue than are included in the current population reports of the two major grading services, it is intriguing that PCGS and PMG have graded just seven notes combined from the 1981A New York district. This pleasing near-Gem is all alone in second place at PCGS, with a single 65PPQ the only higher graded example. Estimated Value $50 - 75 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1344		1981-A, $10 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Gem New 66PPQ. Fr-2026-J. While the relative scarcity of notes from this series is known to collectors, exactly how rare some of these notes are remains a mystery. The facts on this note is intriguing--it is the only Kansas City $10 from the 1981A series graded by PCGS Currency to date. PMG has, meanwhile, graded three examples, two circulated pieces and a 64EPQ. As these notes become more popular with collectors, the details will emerge as to which notes are truly rare. After more than a decade, this note remains the finest known for both of the major grading services. It is unlikely that there are many more ungraded examples in existence that will challenge it for eye appeal or technical merit. Estimated Value $100 - 150 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $82
Lot 1345		1985, $10 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Gem New 65PPQ. Fr-2027-E. A nice Gem from the Richmond district, with cavernous embossing that can easily be seen through the holder. Estimated Value $50 - 75 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $72
Lot 1346		1988-A, $10 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Gem New 66PPQ. Fr-2028-E. Because collectors, for so many years, have ignored, in a relative sense, small size Federal Reserve Notes as a whole (particularly in denominations from $5 to $100), not many of these later issued have reached the grading services. That being said, it remains clear that there simply aren't many of these that were saved in high grades at the time of issue. To date, PCGS has graded only three examples of this series from the Richmond district, with this the finest of the three. PMG, by comparison, has graded only five such examples in all uncirculated grades, which means that even without duplication (by means of crossovers) there are still, at most, eight certified uncirculated examples of this issue known. The fact that a grade rarity such as this isn't expected to bring four figures or more is an intriguing marketplace inequality which may be changing, as collectors have flocked to these notes in recent years as Silver Certificates, Legal Tender Notes, and other "obsolete" series have become more expensive to collect. Estimated Value $75 - 100 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $59
Lot 1347		1928, $20 Federal Reserve Note. Fr-2050-L. PCGS graded Super Gem New 67PPQ. Pop 2 with none finer. Perfect centering, nice dark inks and impressive embossing all add up to being tied as the finest known San Francisco issued 1928 note. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1348		1928-A, $20 Federal Reserve Note CGA Gem Unc. Fr-2051-A. This note clearly shows original embosing and has no discernable defects that we can through the holder. Series 1928-A notes are far scarcer than the 1928 notes. As the hobby matures, collectors will someday pay larger premiums for this issue. Only 35 examples reported of the 1928-A series as opposed to 295 examples on the regular 1928 $20 from Boston. CGA graded Gem Uncirculated 65=. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $588
Lot 1349		1928-A, $20 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Very Fine 30PPQ. Fr-2051-G. A Chicago district $20 with moderate circulation but fully original paper and excellent eye appeal, with no mentionable flaws whatsoever for the grade. Estimated Value $100 - 125 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1350		1928-B, $20 Federal Reserve Note. DGS Pair. PCGS About New 53PPQ and Very Fine 3. Fr-2052a-G. This pair of dark green seal $20s from Chicago display two different color shades of the Treasury seal. The lower grade piece has a slightly lighter seal color, which, while not light enough to qualify as an LGS variety, clearly is of a transitional seal color and could be designated as such. Lot of 2 notes. Estimated Value $125 - 175 View details	Realized $94
Lot 1351		1928-B, $20 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Extremely Fine 40PPQ. Fr-2052a-H. A fully original St. Louis DGS example, with three folds that define the grade but plenty of embossing, excellent eye appeal, and overall aesthetic merit to spare. Estimated Value $70 - 90 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $41
Lot 1352		1928-C, $20 Federal Reserve Note. LGS. PCGS Very Fine 25PPQ. Fr-2053-G. This is a pleasing, fully original circulated example of a very scarce series which was printed for only two district banks, Chicago and San Francisco. While this Chicago $20 is from the more "common" of the two districts, it is in an uncommon state of preservation--a completely original and problem-free note in a moderately circulated grade. Undoubtedly a note that will receive quite a bit of interest from collectors, and one that will likely inspire spirited bidding before the hammer falls as there simply aren't enough notes from this series available, with this quality of preservation in a mid-range circulated grade, to meet collector demand. Estimated Value $500 - 700 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $329
Lot 1353		*1934-A, $20 Federal Reserve Note. Mule Star Note. PCGS Extremely Fine 40PPQ. Fr-2055m-G.** A very scarce star note from the Chicago district, particularly in higher grades. This example is lightly circulated but retains excellent originality and eye appeal. Estimated Value $350 - 450 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $200
Lot 1354		1934-A, $20 Federal Reserve Note. Mule. PCGS Gem New 65PPQ. Fr-2055m-G. A gorgeous Chicago district $20, with bold embossing and excellent margins. Estimated Value $100 - 125 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1355		1950-B, $20 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Gem New 66PPQ. Fr-2061-G. Outstanding originality and broad, even margins enhance the appeal of this Gem from Chicago. Estimated Value $100 - 125 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1356		*1950-B, $20 Federal Reserve Note. Star Note. PCGS Extremely Fine 40PPQ. Fr-2061-G.** A few light folds define the grade on this lightly circulated and fully original Chicago $20 star note. Estimated Value $75 - 100 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $41
Lot 1357		*1950-B, $20 Federal Reserve Note. Star Note. PCGS Fine 15. Fr-2061-I.** A solid circulated example of this scarce Minneapolis district star note. Estimated Value $90 - 120 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $53
Lot 1358		1950-D, $20 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Gem New 65PPQ. Fr-2063-G. This Chicago $20 is from the scarcer G-D serial number block, and is tied with one other example as the "top pop" from this block with no other examples graded by PCGS any finer. Estimated Value $100 - 150 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1359		1950-D, $20 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Gem New 65PPQ. Fr-2063-G. Perfectly original and pack fresh, from the Chicago district bank. Estimated Value $75 - 100 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $41
Lot 1360		*1974, $20 Federal Reserve Note. Star Note. PCGS Choice New 63PPQ. Fr-2071-C.** This Philadelphia star Twenty is scarce in high grades, as PCGS has graded only this note and one other in 63PPQ with just one 64PPQ topping it for finest known honors. This centering, which is off just a trifle, is the only graded-limiting factor. Estimated Value $150 - 200 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1361		1981-A, $20 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Very Choice New 64PPQ. Fr-2074-J. This note is a perfect example of how many later-date rarities have flown under the radar for so many years, and it is the lone, single Kansas City district example from this scarcer series that has been graded by PCGS to date in any grade. The centering falls just short of a Gem grade, otherwise the note is as fresh and original as the day it was printed. Estimated Value $100 - 150 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1362		*1996, $20 Federal Reserve Note. Fr-2083-E. Notes are in UNC condition.** A lot of 2 sheets with a total face value of $160. Estimated Value $200 - 250 View details	Realized $176
Lot 1363		*1950-B, $50 Federal Reserve Note. Star Note. PCGS Extremely Fine 45PPQ. Fr-2109-G.** This Chicago star note is only lightly circulated, with a few light bends that define the grade, and is fully original with excellent embossing still present. Estimated Value $125 - 175 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $76
Lot 1364		1974, $50 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Gem New 65PPQ. Fr-2118-G. Of the five Chicago district notes graded by PCGS from the 1974 series, this example is far and away the finest known. In fact, it is the only uncirculated example graded by PCGS to date. It is boldly original, well centered, and as nice as could be expected for the grade. Estimated Value $150 - 250 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1365		*2004 4-note uncut sheet of $50 Federal Reserve Star Notes. Fr-2128-G. This sheet comes with it's original hardboard holder. Notes are in UNC condition.** A total of $200 in face value. Estimated Value $240 - 260 View details	Realized $235
Lot 1366		1969, $100 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Very Choice New 64PPQ. Fr-2164-L. A pleasing, pack-fresh C-note from the San Francisco district. Estimated Value $175 - 225 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $141

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