Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 90

January Pre-Long Beach Auction

Patterns

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 2004		1836 Pattern Dollar. Silver Plain Edge. Judd-60. Pollock-65 Rarity 1 Restrike Korein 413.1 Grams. PCGS graded Proof 63. Lovely gunmetal-gray toning on both sides with clean fields and devices. A particuarly handsome example of this prized issue, which is so often found clean bright or with dipped out surfaces--this regal antique example will certainly please any specialist and is worthy of a strong bid. The mirror fields are well preserved and the eye appeal is excellent. Pop 20; 9 finer, 7 in 64, 2 in 64+ (PCGS # 11227) . Estimated Value $20,000 - 22,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2005		1836 Pattern Dollar. Silver, plain edge. Judd-60, Pollock-65, Rarity 1. PCGS graded Proof 61. Mostly untoned with bight silver centers and a touch of delicate golden russet around the rims. This is one of the most popular of the Gobrecht pattern coins as it offers the cameo design of the Liberty Seated obverse combined with the eagle flying up and away through the intricate star field. Finding one this nice and attractive has long been a challenge for collectors. This one offers great appeal without breaking the bank. Pop 23; 70 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 11225) . Estimated Value $19,000 - 20,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2006		1852 Pattern Gold Dollar. Copper-Nickel, Plain Edge. Judd-140. Pollock-167 Low Rarity 7. PCGS graded Proof 66. CAC Approved. Nice light toning. A lovely coin. These pattern pieces were struck around 1859 using a reverse die that shows small pairs of leaves with berries encircling that side. The large central hole of this design didn't leave much room for devices, so a simple date was placed at the base of the obverse with U.S.A. noted above. The toning here has a wonderful antique appearance, and the surface quality is amazing. One of the absolute finest seen of this challenging issue. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS (PCGS # 11589) . Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2007		1863 Pattern Eagle. Gilt copper, reeded edge. Judd-350, Pollock-422, Rarity 6. PCGS graded Proof 62. CAC Approved. Well struck. This is the normal dies of the 1863 gold eagle save for the addition of the experimental Motto on a raised ribbon on the reverse. The Motto states GOD OUR TRUST, which was one of the proposals during this period. Eventually the Motto was changed to IN GOD WE TRUST and formally adopted on all coinage large enough to support it starting in 1866. This is an important step in that direction! A rarely seen or offered pattern that is a true specialist's coin. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS. The only example graded at PCGS for the variety. Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $15,863
Lot 2008		1868 Pattern Ten Cents. Nickel, plain edge. Judd-647, Pollock-720, Low Rarity 6. PCGS graded Proof 66. CAC Approved. A very choice example for this interesting pattern. The strike is needle sharp throughout, with all of Liberty's curls fully formed along with the star centers. The reverse too is bold and crisp, and free of specks or spots that so often mar these early Pattern coin. The obverse design is of the Large Cent, which was last struck in 1857, and here the design appears again, not on a cent, but on a ten cent coin made of nickel. The reverse was similar to that on the original Large Cent of 1857, but the wreath is open and the denomation is prominently noted. These 1868 Pattern pieces have always been quite popular with collectors from many different series. Pop 2; 3 finer in 67. (PCGS # 60865) . Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2009		1870 Pattern Half Dollar. Copper, plain edge. Judd-936, Pollock-1042, Rarity 7. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red & Brown. CAC Approved. PQ. Lots of mint red visible. The obverse has a full figure of Liberty seated on a rock, holding a shield draped with a ribbon inscribed LIBERTY in her right hand while her left holds a short laurel branch. A long pole supporting the cap of freedom rests against her arm. She is surrounded by 13 stars with the date 1870 placed below. The reverse design is that of the current issue half dollar. A rare and desirable pattern not only for its quality, but for the significant amount of residual red remaining! Pop 4; none finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 71182) . Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2010		1871 Pattern Half Dime. Copper, reeded edge. Judd-1060, Pollock-1195, Rarity 7. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red & Brown. CAC Approved. PQ. Lovely red and brown colors. The obverse design is by James B. Longacre, who had passed away in 1869, but apparently this Indian Princess style was employed by William Barber in 1871, and paired with the usual Standard Silver reverse die to create these patterns. The Indian Princess obverse, here seen without stars, is most elegant, and especially so when found the gorgeous toning as noted here. A rarely offered pattern! The marks are on the holder. Pop 1; 3 finer, 1 in 65+, 2 in 66. (PCGS # 71319) . Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 2011		1875 Pattern Twenty Cents. Copper, plain edge. Judd-1400, Pollock-1543, Rarity 7. PCGS graded Proof 63 Brown. PQ. Nice even brown toning that is deep and free of spots. This pattern style is known as the "Liberty by the Seashore" for the ocean scene in the background complete with a ship steaming along. Notice the artistic blunder on the sailing ship as the smoke from the boilers is blowing one direction while the billowy sails are going the other direction--the winds must have been really wrapped around and swirling that day! These rare patterns have always been extremely popular with collectors, not only for the elegant design, but for this blunder. There are about a dozen known of this variety in Copper, and this Choice example will certainly please any specialist who is seeking an example. Housed in a First Generation Holder. Pop 1; 3 finer, 1 in 64, 1 in 65, 1 in 66+. (PCGS # 61707) . Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,875
Lot 2012		1880 Pattern Half Eagle. Copper, Reeded Edge. Judd-1663. Pollock-1863 Rarity 8. PCGS graded Proof 65 Brown PQ. CAC Approved. Lovely brown colors throughout. There are believed to be only three examples of this pattern issue, which of course is a pattern or trial piece because a copper planchet was used for what should be a $5 gold piece, and struck with the regular issue gold dies. Of the three known, one resides in the Connecticut State Library and the other resides in the Simpson Collection. Hence, this is othe only likely available coin anytime soon if you desire to own a J-1663 pattern! Don't miss out. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS. The only example graded at PCGS (PCGS # 62048) . Estimated Value $15,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold