Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 103

February 18-21 2018 Pre Long Beach Sale

Seated Liberty Half Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1128		1853. Arrows and rays. PCGS graded EF-45. Natural antique toning on both sides (PCGS # 6275) Estimate Value $250 - 275 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $259
Lot 1129		1858. NGC graded Proof 66. Star. Lovely natural violet and electric blue iridescent toning on both sides. No wonder NGC gave this gem a star rating. A coin well worth pursuing if you enjoy coins with elegant toning and spendid quality. Only 300 struck. Pop 1; 4 finer, 3 in 67, 1 in 68. Estimate Value $5,000 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1130		1861-O. ANACS graded Proof 60. This is an extremely rare New Orleans branch mint proof. Of all the branch mints, New Orleans seems to have been the most prolific at producing these delicacies on sporadic occasions. In 1860, the New Orleans Mint stuck both a half dime and a silver dollar in this format, and then in 1861 this same mint produced perhaps as many as half a dozen half dollars, but no other denominations are known from this year in the proof format. These were likely struck early in 1861, as the Civil War was about to alter the course of the New Orleans Mint for years to come, starting as early as February 28, 1861 when Louisiana sent officials to seize the Mint, soon turning over control to the Confederacy. These Proofs were likely struck in the first weeks that the Confederacy controlled the Mint in March of 1861. One of the proof 1861-O half dollars resides in the Massachusetts Historical Society, the other five or so are in private hands. Lovely golden and blue toning that deepens at the rims, while the centers are brighter silver with russet-gold tone. A scarce coin. Diagnostics of the present coin include a short lintmark between the 86 in the date, another to the right of the final 1. Matching lintmarks are seen on the proof 1861-O half dollar from the James A. Stack/George "Buddy" Byers Collection coin that was last sold by Stack's on October 17, 2006, lot 1201. The Stack/Byers coin had been examined by Walter Breen in 1990 and included a letter of authentication that it was indeed a branch mint proof. Any knowledgable numismatist would confirm that this coin was a Proof based on its full mirror fields, wire rim and general apperance. While no contemporary references are known as to the reason for the striking of proofs in 1861, one can assume that a small group of proofs were struck to give to dignataries of the Confederacy to commemorate their taking control of this important mint in March of 1861. The incumbant staff was pressed into service, so no changes were required other than swearing an oath to support the Confederacy. One can only imagine the host of dignatries of the Confederacy that were on hand to witness the official turnover of the New Orleans Mint to the Confederacy, and the mot important dignataries that were given one of these frew Proof coins. Here is a fine example of living history that can be held right in ones hand. Estimate Value $10,000 - UP Ex Dupont. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $28,200
Lot 1131		1864. PCGS graded Proof 64. Lovely golden toning on both sides and a tough Civil War issue proof. Only 470 struck. Pop 57; 24 finer, 16 in 65, 7 in 66, 1 in 67. (PCGS # 6418) Estimate Value $2,800 - 2,900 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1132		1864. PCGS graded Proof 63 Cameo. Well struck and mostly white. Only 470 struck. Pop 12; 25 finer, 19 in 64, 3 in 64+, 3 in 65. (PCGS # 86418) Estimate Value $1,400 - 1,500 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,998
Lot 1133		1879. PCGS graded Proof 66. Original dark blue toning on both sides. Only 1,100 struck and not many can approach the high quality offered here. A solid type coin or one to represent this date. Pop 17; 3 finer, 2 in 67,1 in 68+. (PCGS # 6440) Estimate Value $2,900 - 3,000 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,115
Lot 1134		1883. PCGS graded Proof 65. CAC. PQ. Lovely purple and golden toning with ample shades of blue intermixed. Only 1,039 struck. Housed in an old "Rattler" first generation PCGS Holder. Popular for the rarity of this date and mint, even in Proof grades. Pop 36; 16 finer, 11 in 66, 2 in 66+, 3 in 67. Estimate Value $3,000 - 3,100 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,819
Lot 1135		1886. PCGS graded Proof 65. CAC. PQ. Lovely gold and blue toning. Housed in an old "Rattler" first generation PCGS Holder which adds to the desirability of this already coveted issue. Not only is the mintage tiny, but the number of Gems like this are few and far between. Pop 23; 18 finer, 13 in 66, 4 in 67, 1 in 68. Estimate Value $3,000 - 3,100 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,525
Lot 1136		1886. NGC graded Proof 66 Cameo. A stunning coin that shows vibrant silver brilliance over most of the surface, but ringed in deep and colorful toning from long album storage at the edges. This is a low mintage date for business strikes and a typical issue for proofs of this period. All are rare and desirable today. Especially so when found this splendid. Great eye appeal and a condition rarity. Only 886 struck. Pop 6; 5 finer, 1 in 66 Star, 1 in 66+, 2 in 67, 1 in 67 Star. Estimate Value $3,000 - 3,200 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold