Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 90

January Pre-Long Beach Auction

Indian Head Cents

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1343		1859. NGC graded MS-65. Well struck and nicely toned. This is a one year type coin because the design was changed in 1860 to modify the wreath and add a small shield at the top. These first year of issue 1859 cents are scarce in Gem and this one is quite attractive. Housed in an Old Style Holder. Pop 158; 12 finer, 1 in 65+, 10 in 66, 1 in 67. Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,998
Lot 1344		1861. NGC graded Proof 66. Only 1,000 minted. Lovely light toning and boldly struck on each and every device. The toning is a pale blend of purple iridescence with just a few traces of carbon. Clearly this is one of the finest examples to survive in Proof, and is destined for a high end date collection of Indian cents in Proof. A fantastic example! Pop 6; 2 finer, 1 in 66 Star, 1 in 66+ (PCGS # 2256) . Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1345		1861. PCGS graded MS-65. A nice example with strong luster and delicate copper tan toning. The surfaces are clean and trouble free. Pop 214; 86 finer at PCGS. (PCGS # 2061) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $852
Lot 1346		1862. NGC graded MS-65. Nicely toned. A few deeper areas, but most of the surfaces are bright and fresh. The strike is bold and the surfaces are quite well preserved for a coin that was struck soon after the outbreak of the Civil War. Housed in an Old Style Holder. Pop 188; 45 finer, 2 in 65+, 36 in 66, 1 in 66+, 6 in 67. Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $705
Lot 1347		1863. PCGS graded MS-65. Lovely golden toning with a few streaks on the reverse, typical of this alloy. The surfaces are clean with minimal signs of bag handling, keeping the eye appeal high. Pop 259; 62 finer, 7 in 65+, 50 in 66, 5 in 66+. (PCGS # 2067) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $799
Lot 1348		1864. Bronze. NGC graded MS-65 Red & Brown. Housed in an Old Style Holder. Golden rose and tan with fiery iridescence on both sides. The surfaces and color are quite nice, with strong original mint red still present despite moderate fading. This is the first appearance of the French bronze composition, which was used through the end of this series. Pop 248; 75 finer, 1 in 65+, 69 in 66, 5 in 67. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $447
Lot 1349		1864. Bronze, With "L". PCGS graded MS-66 Red. A wonderful example of this key date. An amazing coin, one of the absolute finest of this date and major variety with "L" on the ribbon and the pointed bust on Liberty. The digits 186 show repunching high which adds further interest. Outstanding Red color, with immediate and full vibrancy on the obverse, and well matched on the reverse. Only a few minor specks are present when examined. The strike is sharp on Liberty's feathers as well as the wreath. It would be hard to even imagine a finer example of this prized issue.This exact coin is pictured on the CoinFacts website to represent the finest seen by PCGS of this prized issue. Don't expect to find a finer example, as this one is tied or the absolute best seen! Pop 4; none finer at PCGS. Tied for the finest examples graded at both services. (PCGS # 2081) . Estimated Value $25,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $34,075
Lot 1350		1866. NGC graded MS-66 Red & Brown. 50% mint red still remaining ith the balance a pleasing light tan. Free of specks or similar detractions, with the surfaces simply outstanding in quality. A delightful example that will grace any advanced collection. Pop 24; tied for the finest Red Brown examples graded by NGC. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,175
Lot 1351		1868. NGC graded MS-65 Red & Brown. Faded mint red but a decent strike an clean surfaces are evident when studied. Housed in an Old Style Holder. Pop 97; 13 finer in 66. Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $776
Lot 1352		1869. PCGS graded MS-65 Red. Lots of mint red remaining on this early date Indian cent. Clean surfaces too, just what every collector desires but can so seldom find. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Pop 30; 7 finer in 66. (PCGS # 2096) . Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,350
Lot 1353		1871. NGC graded MS-65 Red & Brown. A nice looking coin. Housed in an Old Style Holder. Pop 83; 7 finer in 66. Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,528
Lot 1354		1872. SEGS graded MS-65 Red. Lovely shades of red color however possibly applied. The strike is bold on the obverse and reverse. Clean and free of specks on the obverse while the reverse has some scattered carbon traces. One of the tougher dates in this series to find in high grades and still a fine coin to represent this sought after rarity. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $734
Lot 1355		1875. NGC graded MS-65 Red & Brown. Nice mint red colors. Toned on both sides. Housed in an Old Style Holder. Pop 18; none finer at NGC. Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $705
Lot 1356		1878. PCGS graded MS-65 Red. Rich mint red colors. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Pop 52; 16 finer, 15 in 66, 1 in 67. (PCGS # 2132) . Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,528
Lot 1357		1880. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. Only 3,955 minted. Lovely toning on both sides that is well matched and quite vibrant. Pop 61; 25 finer, 1 in 65+, 16 in 66, 8 in 67 (PCGS # 2329) . Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $911
Lot 1358		1886. Variety 1. PCGS graded Proof 65 Brown. PQ. Wonderful rainbow toning on both sides with deep lilac and purple with blue, creating fantastic eye appeal. These colorful Indian cents always bring a well deserved premium as their colorful hues are so delightful to study. Only 4,290 struck. Pop 45; 41 finer, 27 in 66, 4 in 66+, 9 in 67, 1 in 67+. (PCGS # 2345) . Estimated Value $950 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,087
Lot 1359		1888. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red & Brown. Nicely toned on both sides and also offering a fair amount of contrast between the frosted devices and mirror fields. Mostly bathed in original mint color. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Only 4,582 struck. Pop 106; 47 finer, 41 in 65, 5 in 66, 1 in 66+. (PCGS # 2352) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $734
Lot 1360		1889. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red & Brown. Sensational toning is evident on both sides of this gem. Vivid layers of purple, plum and lilac have settled well into the fields keeping the eye appeal off the charts! Only 3,336 minted. Pop 50; 7 finer, 1 in 65+, 6 in 66 (PCGS # 2355) . Estimated Value $600 - 700. Ex: The Larry Shepard Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1361		1908-S and 1909-S. Sharpness of MS-60, both may have been cleaned. A pair of tough San Francisco dates that should still please most collectors. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details	Realized $940
Lot 1362		1909. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red. Lovely red colors that retain considerable vibrancy. Housed in an Old Green Holder. Only 2,175 struck. Pop 38; 46 finer, 28 in 65, 16 in 66, 2 in 67. (PCGS # 2416) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $588
Lot 1363		1909-S. PCGS graded MS-65 Red. CAC Approved. Nice mint red on both sides of this low mintage rarity. Only 309,000 pieces were struck, and this is one of the nicer examples known today. Most have faded in color and show far more evidence of handling. This is the lowest mintage of the Indian cent series, but enough were saved that they can be obtained with patience for a price. Here is one that will bring a strong price in line with its high quality! (PCGS # 2240) . Estimated Value $5,500 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1364		1909-S. NGC graded MS-66 Red & Brown. Lovely toning of the usual light wood grained effect but free of specks or spots. The surfaces are incredible, satin smooth, with no troubling nicks or bagmarks to distract the eye. Only 309,000 struck, making this the lowest mintage of the entire Indian cent series. Housed in an Old Style Holder. Pop 9; none finer at NGC. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200. Ex Eliasberg. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,173
Lot 1365		1909-S. NGC graded MS-64 Red. A nice red coin. Pop 106; 57 finer, 50 in 65, 7 in 66. Estimated Value $1,600 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,939
Lot 1366		A partial set of Flying Eagle and Indian Cents. From 1857 to 1909-S, missing the 1869/68, otherwise would be a complete set. Coins will grade AG to UNC. Lots of nice coins in this collection. Worth the time to figure out. Housed in a Whitman album. Lot of 58 coins. Estimated Value $2,000-UP. View details	Realized $3,408