Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 67

The Pre-Long Beach Auction

$2.50 Gold

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1193		1849-C. NGC XF Details, brushed. Light rose color gold toning rests with the devices. Only 10,220 minted of which merely 100 examples are estimated to have survived (PCGS # 7753) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $978
Lot 1194		1849-D. NGC AU Details, improperly cleaned. Well struck and a rather nice looking coin despite an old cleaning. Only 10,945 struck. Following several years of relatively high production (in the context of the Dahlonega Mint), the quantities for the 1849-D quarter eagle were more modest. Three die pairs were on hand in Dahlonega, but how many die varieties exist has not been researched. As a class, 1849-D $2.50 pieces are elusive in all grades (PCGS # 7754) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,100. The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,725
Lot 1195		1850-C. PCGS graded AU-53 CAC Approved. Well struck with luster adhering to the protected areas. Only 9148 minted of which merely 160 examples are estimated to have survived. Pop 10; 26 finer (PCGS # 7756) . Estimated Value $2,800 - 2,900. The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,795
Lot 1196		1850-D. PCGS graded EF-45 CAC Approved. A hint of light tone adds to its appeal. Only 12,148 minted of which merely 175 examples are estimated to have survived. An attractive example of this elusive Dahlonega variety. Pop 26; 72 finer (PCGS # 7757) . Estimated Value $1,800 - 1,900. The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,588
Lot 1197		1850-O. PCGS graded EF-45 CAC Approved. Only 84,000 minted otherwise which merely 225 examples are estimated to have survived. Pop 26; 76 finer (PCGS # 7758) . Estimated Value $400 - 425. The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $690
Lot 1198		1851-C. PCGS graded EF-45. Pleasing light gold toning. Looks like a full AU example. Only 14,923 minted of which merely 125 examples are estimated to have survived. Pop 23; 30 finer (PCGS # 7760) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600. The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,300
Lot 1199		1851-D. PCGS graded EF-40. We note a mark on Liberty's neck. Mostly untoned. Only 11,264 minted of which only 120 examples are estimated to have survived. The circulation of 1851-D Quarter Eagles was extensive, with the result that the typical specimen encountered today is apt to be VF or EF, only very occasionally higher. Douglas Winter comments poignantly: "In my opinion the 1851-D is one of the more undervalued Dahlonega quarter eagles. It usually trades in the same price range as the 1849-D and the 1850-D, but it is scarcer, especially in high grades such as AU or better." The date logotype is deeply impressed into the die, giving the numerals a bold aspect. Pop 10; 59 finer (PCGS # 7761) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,800. The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,955
Lot 1200		1852. NGC graded AU-58. Well struck in honey color gold (PCGS # 7763) . Estimated Value $250 - 275. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $345
Lot 1201		1852-D. NGC AU Details, improperly cleaned. Light toning rests within the devices. Only 4,078 minted of which merely 100 examples are estimated to have survived (PCGS # 7765) . Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,875
Lot 1202		1852-O. PCGS graded EF-45. Light toning. Pop 54; 105 finer (PCGS # 7766) . Estimated Value $275 - 300. The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $403
Lot 1203		1853. PCGS graded AU-58. Nice light golden toning. Some minor obverse marks otherwise Mint State (PCGS # 7767) . Estimated Value $300 - 325. The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $345
Lot 1204		1854. NGC Unc Details, improperly cleaned. Some very faint obverse hairlines, otherwise gradable (PCGS # 7769) . Estimated Value $200 - 225. The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $357
Lot 1205		1854-C. PCGS graded AU-55 CAC Approved. Light golden toning rests within the devices. Only 7,295 minted of which merely 115 examples are estimated to have survived. Pop 11; 9 finer (PCGS # 7770) . Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,300. The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,613
Lot 1206		1854-O. PCGS graded EF-45. CAC Approved. Evenly toned with reflective surfaces (PCGS # 7772) . Estimated Value $275 - 300. The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $403
Lot 1207		1855. NGC AU Details, improperly cleaned. (PCGS # 7774) . Estimated Value $200 - 225. The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $575
Lot 1208		1855-C. PCGS graded EF-40 CAC Approved. Light hints of gold toning. Only 3677 minted of which merely 90 examples are estimated to have survived. Pop 7; 55 finer (PCGS # 7775) . Estimated Value $2,300 - 2,400. The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,335
Lot 1209		1855-D. PCGS graded MS-63 CAC Approved. Boldly struck and sparkling with mint luster. A Premium Quality coin for this given grade. This is the finest example we have ever auctioned. Pop 1; none finer at either service. Only 60 examples are estimated to have survived. While 1856-D quarter eagle gets all the movie-star applause and publicity, the 1855-D is an issue with an appearance and distinction that is easily identifiable to even the least specialized collector of Dahlonega gold coinage. This piece has a strike that is typical for the issue, with moderate (but not excessive) weakness seen at the borders. Many of the denticles are not fully formed on both sides. The centers are actually much better well defined on this specimen than on lesser quality examples, with some strong individual detail seen on the hair and feathers. LIBERTY on the headband has a somewhat granular appearance from where the metal did not completely fill the recesses in the die. A few of the hair curls below the ear are also slightly ill-formed. Stars, however, are excellent. The eagle shows sharp wings, arrowheads, leaves, with normal soft features in the center. The surfaces have wonderful luster and texture to them, free of marks, and consistent with the unbelievable MS63 grade. This is a very pleasing example of a date not known for its eye appeal. Only 1,123 pieces were produced. It was once believed that the 1855-D quarter eagle was the rarest Dahlonega gold coin, but the 1856-D quarter eagle took top honors twenty-five years ago and has held that spot. Which is not to overlook the fact this is still a rare coin in all grades, and pretty much unavailable above About Uncirculated unless one gets released from a Great Collection. A star-quality offering for the Top Connoisseur in this series (PCGS # 7776) . Die Characteristics: Date logotype very deeply impressed into die. Very slightly doubled at lower left of final digit. Logotype very close to dentils, about twice as close as to the neck truncation above. Raised die lines are seen around much of the rim, particularly on the right side of the coin. On the reverse the D mintmark is high. The center is about half filled diagonally with part of the arrow feather. As is true of many if not most Dahlonega coins, the master die was driven deeply into the working die, creating a very bold relief and resulting in the lowest arrow touching the bottom of the final A (AMERICA). Estimated Value $50,000 - 70,000. The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $86,250
Lot 1210		1856-S. NGC graded AU-55. Some golden toning rests within the devices. Only 72,120 minted of which merely 175 examples are estimated to have survived. Pop 35; 76 finer (PCGS # 7781) . Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,840
Lot 1211		1857. AU-55. Plenty of mint luster remains. Estimated Value $275 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $265
Lot 1212		1858-C. NGC graded MS-63. Well struck for this issue and full of satiny mint luster. Only 9,056 struck. A satiny matte-like specimen with resilient underlying luster and lovely toning highlights. From center to periphery, the coin is generally well struck with just a hint of soft design in the area around the shield. Sometimes collectors expect an early branch mint coin of the 1850s to be like clay in the palms of the press operators who manufacture such coins, turning out one perfect specimen after the next. But it was a difficult task to generate consistent quality in the atmosphere of a hardworking mint establishment. The main problem facing Charlotte (and also Dahlonega) was a shortage of experienced staff who had to be drawn from the rural surroundings in which these mints were built. The mint's equipment was up to the task, don't think it wasn't. When these two branches were erected in 1835-38, they were equipped with all the latest equipment. But it takes more than machinery to tweak and fine tune a minting press. We should be thankful that a few really choice, frosty pieces like this 1858-C quarter eagle exist and can be acquired today. Pop 4; none finer (PCGS # 7787) . Estimated Value $13,000 - 14,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $18,975
Lot 1213		1858-C. PCGS graded EF-45. Untoned. Only 9056 minted of which merely 225 examples are estimated to have survived. Pop 26; 81 finer (PCGS # 7787) . Estimated Value $1,700 - 1,800. The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,415
Lot 1214		1860-C. PCGS graded EF-45. Light golden toning and a choice example for the grade. Only 7469 minted of which merely 150 examples are estimated to have survived. Pop 22; 40 finer (PCGS # 7792) . Estimated Value $1,800 - 1,900. The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,335
Lot 1215		1861. PCGS graded MS-62 PQ. CAC Approved. Well struck with even toning (PCGS # 7794) . Estimated Value $800 - 850. The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,093
Lot 1216		1861. PCGS graded AU-58. Frosty (PCGS # 7794) . Estimated Value $275 - 300. The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $345
Lot 1217		1862-S. PCGS graded MS-63+ CAC Approved. A wonderful specimen that should be graded even higher, thus a Premium Quality for the grade. Only 8000 minted of which merely 80 examples are estimated to have survived. This specimen is well impressed throughout, and fresh-gold patina adheres to bright surfaces on each side. A few minute contact marks are noted, but do not distract. a memorable piece that will long linger in the mind of anyone who views it. San Francisco Mint quarter eagles of this era are rare enough in such grades as AU or even MS-60, but at the MS63 level they are so elusive that a span of years may elapse between our offerings of them regardless which date you are considering. Such pieces were not used in large bullion shipments, as $20 pieces were easier to count. Rather, these saw extensive service in everyday commerce. Pop 1, the finest known specimen (PCGS # 7798) . The date on the obverse is very deeply punched and well centered. On the reverse, the S is barely clear of the arrow feather. The smooth frosted character of both obverse and reverse, together with some original die finish marks, suggests that this must have been retrieved from a bank quite early on. It would be interesting to surmise that this was purchased as a gift by someone who visited the San Francisco Mint, as the annals of mint history reveal that this was the most popular of all denominations for a holiday gift giving (such commentaries relate to the Philadelphia Mint early in the 20th century, but no doubt appropriate to other mints and times). Historic Note: In 1862, while the Treasury Department was no longer paying out Philadelphia Mint quarter eagles at par due to exigencies of the War economy, on the West Coast, in San Francisco, freshly minted coins were placed directly into commerce. As explained in some detail in the book, The Treasure Ship S.S. Brother Jonathan, the West Coast operated on an entirely different monetary system during the Civil War--with scarcely a Legal Tender note in circulation in San Francisco, but many gold coins in evidence. On the East Coast just the opposite was true: paper money abounded, and silver and gold coins were hoarded, nowhere to be seen. Estimated Value $25,000 - 30,000. The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $43,700
Lot 1218		1867-S. NGC graded AU Details, improperly cleaned, damaged. Only 28,000 struck. Still attractive. Note that the "damage" is slight as readers can see from the photographs (PCGS # 7806) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $460
Lot 1219		1877-S. NGC Unc Details, improperly cleaned. Some faint hairlines on the obverse, visible only under strong magnification, otherwise, quite choice. This coin should end up with a Mint State grade. Only 35,400 minted of which merely 1,400 examples are estimated to have survived (PCGS # 7827) . Estimated Value $300 - 350. The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $368
Lot 1220		1878. PCGS graded MS-62. Light golden toning (PCGS # 7828) . Estimated Value $400 - 425. The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $483
Lot 1221		1878. PCGS graded AU-58. CAC Approved. Well struck (PCGS # 7828) . Estimated Value $275 - 300. The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $322
Lot 1222		1878. PCGS graded AU-58. CAC Approved. Nice golden toning (PCGS # 7828) . Estimated Value $275 - 300. The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $322
Lot 1223		1878. PCGS graded AU-58. Lustrous and untoned (PCGS # 7828) . Estimated Value $275 - 300. The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $311
Lot 1224		1878-S. PCGS graded EF-40. In an OGH (PCGS # 7829) . Estimated Value $225 - 250. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $265
Lot 1225		1884. PCGS graded AU-58. Well struck and untoned. Only 1,950 minted of which merely 400 examples are estimated to have survived. Pop 22; 32 finer (PCGS # 7836) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $949
Lot 1226		1888. PCGS graded MS-62. Fully lustrous and delicately toned. Only 16,001 struck (PCGS # 7840) . Estimated Value $500 - 525. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $552
Lot 1227		1893. PCGS graded MS-62. Light even toning and well struck. Only 30,000 minted of which merely 3,000 examples are estimated to have survived (PCGS # 7845) . Estimated Value $400 - 450. The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $460
Lot 1228		1893. NGC Unc Details, rev scratched. Nicely toned. Only 30,000 minted of which merely 3,000 examples are estimated to have survived (PCGS # 7845) . Estimated Value $375 - 425. The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $322
Lot 1229		1894. NGC Unc Details, improperly cleaned. A few minor obverse scratches, still quite pleasing. A very scarce date as only 4,000 were minted of which about 800 examples are estimated to have survived (PCGS # 7846) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $518
Lot 1230		1895. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. CAC Approved. Boldly struck. Only 6,000 minted of which merely 1,000 examples are estimated to have survived. Pop 54; 52 finer (PCGS # 7847) . Estimated Value $750 - 800. The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,093
Lot 1231		1897. PCGS graded MS-65 CAC Approved. A well struck glittering golden gem and a Premium Quality coin for the grade. Only 29,768 minted of which merely 5,000 examples are estimated to have survived. Pop 70; 33 finer with 26 in 66, 7 in 67 (PCGS # 7849) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600. The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,955
Lot 1232		1897. PCGS graded AU-58 PQ. Nicely toned. Only 29,768 minted of which merely 5,000 examples are estimated to have survived (PCGS # 7849) . Estimated Value $275 - 300. The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $345
Lot 1233		1897. PCGS graded AU-58. Mostly untoned. Only 29,768 minted of which merely 5,000 examples are estimated to have survived (PCGS # 7849) . Estimated Value $275 - 300. The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $311
Lot 1234		1898. NGC graded MS-64. Boldly struck with delicate golden toning. Only 24,000 minted of which about 4000 examples are estimated to have survived (PCGS # 7850) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $949
Lot 1235		1898. PCGS graded MS-64. A very choice well struck example with smooth satiny mint surfaces. Only 24,000 minted of which merely 4000 examples are estimated to have survived (PCGS # 7850) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $891
Lot 1236		1898. NGC graded MS-62. Well struck (PCGS # 7850) . Estimated Value $425 - 450. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $460
Lot 1237		1899. PCGS graded MS-61. A golden beauty with a touch of tone on the obverse. In our opinion a Premium Quality example for the grade (PCGS # 7851) . Estimated Value $390 - 410. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $460
Lot 1238		1900. NGC graded MS-65. Well struck and frosty, a beautiful gem specimen. Only 67,000 minted of which merely 5000 examples are estimated to have survived. Pop 172 (PCGS # 7852) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,150. The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,380
Lot 1239		1900. PCGS graded MS-64 CAC Approved. Well struck and delicately toned. Only 76,000 minted of which merely 5000 examples are estimated to have survived (PCGS # 7852) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $886
Lot 1240		1900. NGC graded MS-64. A sparkling untoned example and quite choice (PCGS # 7852) . Estimated Value $700 - 750. The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $805
Lot 1241		1900. NGC graded MS-62. A sparkling untoned example (PCGS # 7852) . Estimated Value $400 - 425. The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $438
Lot 1242		1901. PCGS graded MS-63. Only 91,100 minted of which merely 6,000 examples are estimated to have survived. Evenly toned (PCGS # 7853) . Estimated Value $550 - 600. The William H & Beuelaress K. Helem Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $604

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