Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 10

Coin and Currency Auction

Dimes

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 488		1796 Draped Bust Dime. . R-4. NGC graded MS-66. This is very likely one of the finest known of the variety. Both sides display deep blue and gray toning in the fields with lighter gray tones on the devices. Fully struck on the stars, with each point and center bold, similar on Liberty's curls which show separation even on the highest design elements. Slightly weak on the eagle's breast and thigh, where a few of the feathers are not fully brought up. As a die variety, this is more desirable than the usually seen JR-1 or JR-6 coins, as far fewer are found of this die pairing. Special care was taken in 1796 to produce really exceptional coins, as this was the first year of issue of this denomination. The design was adopted by famed portraitist Gilbert Stuart, who employed Ann Willing for his model of Liberty, said at the time to be the most beautiful women in Philadelphia. On the reverse, the rendition of the "small eagle" design was also well received, with the proud outstretched wings and delicate wreath surrounding. A superb example of an important type coin that is of unimprovable quality. The recent NGC Population Report shows 9 graded this high, with just 2 graded higher for the date. Estimated Value $35,000 - 45,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $32,200
Lot 489		1796. JR-1, Rarity-3. . R-1. PCI graded Good-6. Here is a problem-free example of this important type issue. The fields are medium to light gray while the devices are offset by lighter shades of silvery-gray. Although worn, the rims are well separated from the lettering and stars on both sides, and the eagle and wreath are clear. On the obverse, the die shows a lump attached to the first star, as seen on virtually every coin struck by this die. Estimated Value $750 - 850. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $949
Lot 490		1798/97 Draped Bust Dime. 16 stars. . R-1. NGC graded MS-66. Certainly one of the very finest known of the variety, with only 3 so graded by NGC, and none graded higher. Similar at PCGS, which has only graded 1 coin as high as MS-65, and none higher! This one has frosty luster on both sides, and is virtually untoned. Struck from clashed dies which show faint clash marks on the obverse, and the obverse has been lapped, weakening the lower details. The upper curls on Liberty and a few of the obverse stars are not fully struck, but all show definition, similar on the reverse, where the shield has weakness at the center, as always for this variety. A superb coin which is one of the finest graded. Estimated Value $30,000 - 40,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $28,750
Lot 491		1805 Draped Bust Dime. Four berries. SEGS graded MS-63. Toned with dark gray around the periphery of the obverse, with rose shades at the center, on the reverse we note flecks of gold and blue throughout over silver surfaces. Clean and not displaying many handling marks. We must note the weakness in the strike on the upper curls, feathers and drapery lines, which is nicely toned over. There are some minor hairlines too, as always seen on these important coins. As a type coin, the 1805 dime is a perfect choice, they usually come well struck and are one of the more available dates of the series. Take a close look at this one to see if its the coin for you. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 492		1807 Draped Bust Dime. . R-1. PCGS graded MS-61. Steel gray with hints of colors near the devices and a couple of flecks around the edges. Well struck from clashed dies, as usually seen for this date. The shield lines are all crisp and bold, and the eagle's wings are full and complete. Minor weakness around the periphery, as struck. Problem free surfaces, and perfect for the high grade type collector. Estimated Value $2,800 - 3,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,220
Lot 493		1827 Capped Bust Dime. . R-12. NGC graded MS-65. Deep blue and rose toning on both sides, with reflective fields. The surfaces are splendid and show few signs of handling or marks. The strike is full on all but a few of the stars, most of Liberty's curls and the eagle's feathers are sharp. Although this is a common variety, this is probably one of the very finest known of the variety, and of the date. Turning to the NGC Population Report, we note just 2 graded higher, with only 21 graded this high as MS-65 for the date. If you demand gem type coins, take a look at this example to see if it would fit into your collection. Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 494		1827 Capped Bust Dime. PCGS graded MS-64. The splendid mark-free surfaces are overlaid with natural light to medium lilac toning. Housed in a first generation PCGS holder. Estimated Value $2,700 - 3,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,060
Lot 495		1828 Capped Bust Dime. Small date. . R-1. PCGS graded MS-65. This coin is most likely a proof, but the graders at PCGS apparently did not agree. Note the full and complete frost on all the devices, especially on Liberty and within the eagle's wings. As to the strike, it is razor sharp throughout, each radial line on every star is bold, and the mirror surfaces within the shield lines on the reverse. Obviously, this is a special coin, and anyone examining it will have to develop their own opinion, but this is clearly not a normal, run of the mill business strike. Proofs are known from this die pairing, and to find one of the few examples known in such pristine condition, obviously an early strike, would be too much of coincidence. PCGS has only graded 1 coin as a proof, and in mint state just 4 this high and a single coin graded higher. Untoned and with just a couple of faint handling marks. Stuck from clashed dies, as are most of this issue. A foremost rarity in this grade (whether proof or mint state) and one of the finest in existence. Estimated Value $5,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,763
Lot 496		1829 Capped Bust Dime. Medium 10c. . R-12. PCGS graded MS-66. A superb coin, and certainly one of the finest known of the date! PCGS reports just 4 graded this high, with 2 graded higher. Note the deep gray toning throughout, with a smooth cheek on Liberty that shows no signs of handling. The stars and curls are deeply impressed by the dies, and no signs of weakness are seen. If you demand a coin for the ages, then take a look. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 497		1830 Capped Bust Dime. Small 10c. This lot includes the following dimes: 1830 F-12; 1833 JR-9 VF-20 cleaned and retoned; 1838 with stars, bisecting obverse die crack, VF-25; 1876 VF-30 cleaned; 1877-CC VF but corroded and scratched; 1905-S EF-40 polished and 1907 EF-45 cleaned. A lot to be inspected. Lot of 7 coins. Estimated Value $100 - 130. View details	Realized $98
Lot 498		1831 Capped Bust Dime. . R-1. SEGS graded AU-50. The surfaces are lightly rough, and the coin is toned a dull gray. Estimated Value $160 - 180. View details	Unsold
Lot 499		1838 Liberty Seated Dime. Large stars. AU-58. Nearly mint state, and well preserved. The reverse has a bisecting die crack running up vertically from the bottom. A choice coin for the grade. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $265
Lot 500		1843 Liberty Seated Dime. NGC graded Proof 64. Deep gray toning on both sides with lighter gold on the devices. The fields show trivial hairlines, and these are not important. After all, perhaps 10 were struck, and few come up for sale. We note the diagnostic die chip on the rim near the second star, which is seen on all known proofs. This coin can be identified by a tiny tick mark in the field between the first two stars, and another couple of ticks near Liberty's arm above her elbow in the left obverse field. A worthy coin to add to the most advanced portfolio. NGC reports only 3 graded this high, with 3 graded higher. Estimated Value $10,000 - 13,000. From Bowers and Merena Sale January, 2000:116 and prior from Bowers and Merena's Sale, August, 1998:107. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 501		1857 Liberty Seated Dime. NGC graded Proof 65. Although the exact mintage is unknown, it is thought that about 70 were struck in Proof in 1857 (this estimate is from the PCGS Population Report), of which precious few survive in gem condition. This one is a beauty which boasts deep gray and blue tones on both sides, and a large "fin" or raised knife rim around the right side of the obverse. One toning spot below the I of DIME. The recent NGC Population Report shows only 14 graded this high, with 8 graded higher. In NGC holder #343377-013. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,370
Lot 502		1857-O Liberty Seated Dime. NGC graded MS-67. Here is one of the finest known of the date. The surfaces are pristine and show virtually no signs of handling or abuse. Toned with magnificent blues and golds on both sides, with darker shades at the periphery, and light at the centers. Curiously, the toning is in flakes, and is not evenly distributed, and there may be traces of a fingerprint on the obverse, as some of the toning appears in lines. Boldly struck, with complete details on the stars, Liberty and the wreath. Only 6 graded this high according to the recent NGC Population Report, with a single coin graded higher. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,565
Lot 503		1858 Liberty Seated Dime. NGC graded Proof 65. An early issue that is truly rare in Proof grade, with an estimated mintage of only 100 pieces, very few of which remain in full gem condition today. This one is mostly white in color, with a bit of peripheral gold toning. Note a few hairlines in the fields, but few signs of handling beyond that aside from a very light intermittent scrape from the shield to Liberty's pole and arm. Deeply frosted devices and quite appealing overall. The recent NGC Population Report shows only 12 graded this high with 8 graded higher. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,990
Lot 504		1859 Liberty Seated Dime. PCGS graded MS-64. This one is white, without any signs of toning and we note that the luster is a bit dull. Complete definition on the devices, and a nice piece for the type collector. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 505		1860-S Liberty Seated Dime. ANACS graded AU-50. This is a scarce coin in any grade, especially in this superb state of preservation. Only a dozen or so are known in full mint state and high quality circulated examples are seldom seen. This piece is nicely struck and boasts luster in the fields and a lovely coppery-gold color on both sides. Minor handling marks from circulation and otherwise problem-free. An opportunity for the date specialist. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details	Realized $322
Lot 506		1863 Liberty Seated Dime. PCGS graded Proof 65. A totally white gem. Only 460 proofs made for this scarce low mintage date. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 507		1870-S Liberty Seated Dime. SEGS graded AU-50 Polished/Retoned. Only 50,000 were struck, and most circulated to lower grades. This one has been polished long ago and retoned with dark gray and blue shades. No ticks or marks worthy of note, and quite satisfying despite the old polishing. Minor weakness on the denomination, as always according to Breen. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details	Realized $368
Lot 508		1871 Liberty Seated Dime. NGC graded Proof 65. This one is deeply toned with magnificent colors including blues, greens and magentas on both sides. Boldly struck and scarce, especially in full gem condition. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 509		1874 Liberty Seated Dime. Arrows. PCGS graded Proof 66. One of the finest graded of this important two year type coin, PCGS has only graded 8 this high, with a single coin graded higher. This one boasts spectacular toning, deep blue around the periphery and vibrant rose at the center of the obverse, on the reverse the toning is overall blue, with some pinkish hues on the left side. Abundant mint frost on the devices, and if you love toned coins, then this is the one for you. Estimated Value $7,000 - 9,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,763
Lot 510		1880 Liberty Seated Dime. NGC graded Proof 66 Cameo. The Cameo designation is rarely used by NGC, in fact only 5 coins have been awarded this, with a single coin achieving the "Ultra Cameo" designation. For regular proofs, NGC has graded 194 in all grades, showing how the cameo coins represent just three percent of those graded. The toning on this one is superb, deep blues and greens at the rims and fading to yellow beneath the letters. Frosty white at the centers. A few faint scuffs in the fields, but they are minimal, keeping this coin in the PF-66 class. If you love cameo separation and superb surfaces and color, then this is the coin for you. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,013
Lot 511		1880 Liberty Seated Dime. NGC graded MS-66. A frosty white gem that boasts mile high frost on the devices and reflective fields. Blast white with no toning whatsoever and we note a couple of tiny chatter marks from handling visible with a glass. NGC has graded 24 this high, with a meager 6 graded higher. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 512		1883 Liberty Seated Dime. PCGS graded Proof 65. Bright white and untoned currently, with a few minor fritzies in the fields. The devices are very well frosted, and stand well apart from the reflective mirrors surrounding them. In the old green insert PCGS holder. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 513		1884 Liberty Seated Dime. PCGS graded Proof 65. Bright white and untoned, this one is curious. It appears that the Mint used a bit to much "frosting" on the dies, as Liberty is a bit moth eaten in appearance. This was caused by the Mint using a mild acid to eat into the dies (which creates the roughness and hence the "frosted" devices) then the die is polished on a flat polishing machine, so only the fields are brought back to perfect as glass smoothness. On this particular coin, the devices are a bit too frosted, and some of the definition is lost, as made at the Mint. Well struck and preserved. Estimated Value $850 - 950. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 514		1888 Liberty Seated Dime. PCGS graded Proof 65. Mostly white, with some gold toning on the obverse and a bit more on the reverse. Well struck and with clean fields and devices. One of 31 so graded, with 15 graded higher. Estimated Value $850 - 950. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 515		1889 Liberty Seated Dime. PCGS graded Proof 66. One of the finest graded of this date, PCGS has given just 13 coins a grade this high, with 3 coins graded higher. In particular, this piece is bright white and untoned, with flashy mirror fields and resplendent frost on the devices. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,610
Lot 516		1892 Barber Dime. MS-60 or better. A beautiful coin that boasts delicate gold toning around the periphery and a good strike. Estimated Value $70 - 80. View details	Realized $115
Lot 517		1892-O Barber Dime. NGC graded MS-64. Beautiful gold and yellow toning on both sides and well struck. Excellent surfaces for the grade, and worth a strong bid. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details	Unsold
Lot 518		1895 Barber Dime. PCGS graded Proof 65. Cloudy toning just starting to settle in, and well struck throughout. Probably in the top ten percent of those coined condition wise. A sparkler. Estimated Value $900 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,064
Lot 519		1896 Barber Dime. PCGS graded Proof 66. This gem boasts clean surfaces and well frosted devices. Light hazy toning but nearly white overall. One of 39 graded as such by PCGS, with just 7 graded higher. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,409
Lot 520		1901 Barber Dime. Proof 63. Deep gray toning, especially in the fields, and a bit lighter on the devices. Pretty shades for the collector. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details	Realized $242
Lot 521		1901 Barber Dime. AU-55. Nearly Mint State. Estimated Value $40 - 50. View details	Realized $63
Lot 522		1909 Barber Dime. PCGS graded MS-63. Creamy white and slightly reflective. In a green PCGS holder. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details	Realized $127
Lot 523		1916 Barber Dime. Both grade MS-60. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details	Realized $138
Lot 524		1916 Mercury Dime. This set grades from AU to UNC. This partial set does not include the 1916-D, 1921 PD or other key dates, but does include the 1942, 2/1 although that coin was cleaned. Mounted in a Library of Coins album, many of the pieces are quite nice and inspection is urged. Some duplicates are included too. Lot of 74 coins. Estimated Value $750-UP. View details	Realized $2,300
Lot 525		1916 Mercury Dime. Both pieces grade MS-60. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $50 - 60. View details	Realized $46
Lot 526		1916-D Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-64 Full Bands. This coin came to us from an old time collection and we sent it in for grading just prior to the sale. Examination of the surfaces will show very few signs of contact marks or hairlines, and the coin is certainly very nice for the grade. We note choice antique toning on both sides over lustrous fields, and the strike is complete, with full bands at the center of the fasces. If you want a splendid example for your date set, then take a look at this coin. Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000. View details	Realized $14,950
Lot 527		1916-D Mercury Dime. AU-58 Full Bands. This coin has been cleaned, but not too harshly, just enough to give it minor hairlines in the fields and on the devices. With a bit of toning, this well struck coin would blend perfectly in a high grade date set. Estimated Value $2,700 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,795
Lot 528		1916-D Mercury Dime. NGC graded About Good-3. Problem-free for the grade. Estimated Value $400 - 350. View details	Realized $345
Lot 529		1917-D Mercury Dime. MS-63. Deep golden toning on both sides and with a decent strike, although weak on the central reverse. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details	Realized $207
Lot 530		1917-S Mercury Dime. MS-63 Full Bands. Boldly struck, with full bands on the reverse. One old scrape before Liberty's face, hidden by the toning. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details	Realized $121
Lot 531		1918-D Mercury Dime. MS-63. Lightly toned over lustrous fields and pleasant. Weak at the central reverse, as usual. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details	Realized $138
Lot 532		1919-D Mercury Dime. A decidely rare coin in this high state of preservation. NGC graded MS-65. An attractive, evenly toned specimen exhibiting a natural blend of grey-blue and violet. Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 533		1920-S Mercury Dime. NGC graded MS-63 Full Bands. Bright white and fresh, with a full strike on the central bands on the reverse. Scarce this nice, and worth a strong bid. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $661
Lot 534		1921 Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-64 Full Bands. One faint scuff on Liberty's cheek that slightly disturbs the toning probably kept this from an even higher grade. Toned with antique gold and blue shades, but abundant luster and pristine surfaces are the rule here. Boldly struck by the dies, and this is a truly rare date in this condition, and especially hard (and expensive) to locate in higher grades. Make your own evaluation, as this coin has been off the market for decades and was recently brought to us and submitted to PCGS just prior to the sale. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,070
Lot 535		1921-D Mercury Dime. MS-60+. This one has been cleaned a bit, and we note minor hairlines in the fields. The strike is bold with split bands, but not quite full. Most collectors need an example of this rare date. Starting to retone around the periphery. Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $891
Lot 536		1924 Mercury Dime. PCGS graded MS-66 Full Bands. Superb surfaces and blast white color. PCGS shows 41 graded this higher, with 4 graded higher. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details	Realized $661
Lot 537		1924-S Mercury Dime. MS-60+. Full Bands. This one is toned with hints of blue and gold on both the obverse and reverse. Sharply impressed for this date, with full bands on the reverse. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details	Realized $173

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