Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 10

Coin and Currency Auction

Patterns

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1067		1850 Pattern cent, Judd-116, Pollock-134, Rarity-6. Billon, with perforation. . J-119. PCGS graded Proof 63 Original. Plain edge. For a coin with 90 percent copper and only 10 percent silver, the color and surfaces sure look like silver. One side says CENT and 1850, with two flowers in between, and the other side U.S.A. and ONE TENTH SILVER below. Scarce and always popular with pattern collectors. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,300. From a B. Max Mehl Sale, unknown date, number 1565 with his original yellow envelope included. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,415
Lot 1068		1851 Pattern cent, Judd-127, Pollock-149, Rarity-6. Original, billon, plain edge. . J-127. PCGS graded MS-65. Lovely original toning on both sides, with antique gray shades and hints of luster beneath. Sharply struck, and a rare example of this curious perforated pattern issue. Only 3 have been graded this high, with none graded higher! Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,668
Lot 1069		1852 Pattern Gold Dollar, Judd-138, Pollock-165, Rarity-7. Silver, plain edge. . J-138. NGC graded Proof 65. This is an extremely rare pattern issue, and although there isn't much to this coin, what is present is in gem condition. Toned with deep gray shades and free of distractions. We note that this was struck over a half dime, and you can just make out the flattened letters of UNITED STATES in the left obverse field between the date and U.S.A. The large hole at the center has been the subject of derisive comments by certain dealers, and such things just add more color to our little industry. One of the finest graded by NGC, only 4 awarded MS-65 and none graded higher, only 1 this grade seen by PCGS, also none higher from that service. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,830
Lot 1070		1853. Pattern Cent. Judd-149, Pollock-178, Rarity 5. German Silver, reeded edge. . J-149. NGC graded Proof 30. This piece has been circulated as its was probably "passed off" as a Quarter Eagle as the regular die obverse of the $2.50 Liberty was used for this experimental piece. A problem-free example for the grade. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1071		1854 Pattern Cent, Judd-160, Pollock-187, Rarity-4, copper or bronze, plain edge. . J-160. NGC graded Proof 65 Brown. This is very similar to the regular issue large cent of 1854, except there are no obverse stars and the diameter is a bit smaller. Toned a medium brown on both sides with very clean surfaces. NGC has graded 8 this high, with 2 graded higher in Brown, and 3 graded as PF-65 RB too, according to a recent NGC report. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,553
Lot 1072		1854 Electrotype. Pattern cent, Judd-161, Pollock-187. . J-161. A decent electrotype of this popular pattern issue, the surfaces have been lightly cleaned and show minor hairlines, and hints of lead show through around the edges from its manufacture. Electrotypes have long been used by collectors who were unable to obtain the originals, and are today highly collectible in their own right. Estimated Value $50 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $81
Lot 1073		1855 Pattern cent, Judd-168, Pollock-193, Rarity-4, Original, copper or bronze, plain edge. . J-168. PCGS graded Proof 64 Brown. The alloy of this issue has been determined to be 89.7 % copper; 5.9 % tin; 2.4 % zinc and the balance trace elements. Perhaps this curious combination of elements produces the wood grain toning familiar on many pattern issues with similar metallic composition. The obverse is about one third dark brown, with the balance a pinkish tan, darker on the reverse, with the toning a bit more even. Clash marks are noted on the obverse. Boldly struck and well preserved, with clean surfaces and no signs of abuse. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,495
Lot 1074		1855 Pattern cent, Judd-168, Pollock-193, Rarity-4. Copper or bronze, plain edge. . J-168. PCGS graded Proof 63. This one is somewhat weakly struck on the high points of the eagle, and at the central reverse on the denomination. We note one tick mark below the eagle, and another on his tail, but the surfaces are pretty nice considering the moderate grade. Lovely mahogany color on both sides. Scarce in all grades. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 1075		1855 Pattern Cent, Judd-172, Pollock-198, Rarity-7. Copper or bronze, plain edge. . J-172. NGC graded Proof 64 Brown. Boldly struck for this die pairing with full details on the eagle's breast, tail and wing feathers. The toning ranges from a muddy brown to a streaky dark brown in places, as usually seen on copper patterns of the period. Only a few have been graded, and coin remains as a rarity-7 variety. Nearly a gem, and worth a strong bid from pattern specialists. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,185
Lot 1076		1859 Pattern Half Dollar, Judd-237, Pollock-293, Rarity-4. Silver, reeded edge. . J-237. PCGS graded Proof 64. A fairly common pattern issue, as such things go, but this is one of the finer ones to survive time and torment. Only 7 graded as PR-64 by PCGS, with 4 graded higher. Delicate gold toning around the edges, minor hairlines in the fields, and boldly struck, with a clean cheek on Liberty. A lovely early pattern coin. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. Purchased many years ago at a cost of $125. on the old paper envelope. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,898
Lot 1077		1859 Pattern half dollar, Judd-240, Pollock-296, Rarity-5. Copper, reeded edge. . J-240. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. Magnificent color on this scarce pattern issue, which ranges from full red in the fields to radiant orange-red on the devices. One thin scratch below the first S of STATES (very tiny) and a minor cheek nick keep this from utter perfection. Free of spots or other detriments, and faint hairlines can be seen in the fields. According to PCGS, this is the only Red example graded of Judd-240, and none are graded higher in either Brown or Red Brown. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1078		1838 Pattern half dollar, Judd-255, Pollock-81, Rarity-8. Copper, reeded edge. . J-255. NGC graded Proof 62 Brown. Struck from very rusted dies, especially on the reverse, with numerous raised pits in the fields. Weakly struck at the centers notably on the lower obverse, with some of the curls weak, as made. Pollock notes only 2 are known, and just a single coin has been recorded in the NGC and PCGS Population reports, this coin (graded MS-62 at each). Deep brown in color, with reddish highlights on the reverse. If you want to own a complete pattern set, you must buy this coin, as perhaps two are known, hardly an opportunity to pass up. Estimated Value $5,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,945
Lot 1079		1862 Pattern Half Dollar, Judd-295, Pollock-353, Rarity- 6. Silver, reeded edge. . J-295. PCGS graded Proof 62. Nice for the grade, the coin is toned a medium gray in color, with decent fields that show minor hairlines. We note some minor encrustation from jewels rouge or some other cleaning solvent adhering to the devices and lettering. Most of this issue is found in similar grades, and none have been graded higher than PR-64. Boldly struck throughout with the motto GOD OUR TRUST above the eagle. Seldom offered. Identifiable by a small planchet flake below and inside of the inner point of the second star. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. Purchased from Abe Kosoff's California State Numismatic Association Sale, October-November, 1968, lot 1140, with envelope included. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,495
Lot 1080		1862 Pattern Eagle, Judd-298, Pollock-357, Rarity-6. Copper, reeded edge. . J-298. PCGS graded Proof 65 Brown. This is one of the finest graded by PCGS, with only one other coin graded this high by that service. Toned a deep mahogany red on both sides, as always seen. A few trivial small spots are noted. Clean for the grade, without handling marks or other impairments. As a pattern issue, the only change from the regular dies was the addition of the motto "GOD OUR TRUST" above the eagle on the reverse, and the planchet choice of copper instead of gold. Put away some time ago, as the paper envelope that this came with states the price of $60. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. With a small paper envelope with the price $60, from some decades back. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,910
Lot 1081		1863 Pattern Two cent piece, Judd-305, Pollock-370, Rarity-4. Copper or bronze, plain edge. . J-305. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red. This coin has even brick red color and was likely cleaned many years ago, and has mellowed to a more natural appearance today. As to the surfaces, they are free of all but minute specks and show few signs of toning back. Minor hairlines are noted in the fields. According to Lester Merkin, this one weighs 87.3 grs. Boldly struck on both sides and quite pleasing. One minor lint mark in the field above and left of the left obverse star. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. From Lester Merkin's famed September 1968 Sale, lot 415, with original envelope included. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,645
Lot 1082		1863 Pattern two cent piece, Judd-312, Pollock-377, Rarity-4. Copper or bronze, plain edge. . J-312. PCGS graded Proof 65 Brown. Deep mahogany brown in color and very lovely. We note a couple of very small old spots on both sides, and these should be addressed at some point, and the sooner the better. Clean surfaces throughout and boldly struck. Only 2 have been graded higher in the various color combinations, making this about as nice as these are ever found. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. With an old Abner Kreisberg envelope with the price $135 noted. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,415
Lot 1083		1863 Pattern dime, Judd-328, Pollock-398, Rarity-7. Postage currency, Aluminum, reeded edge. . J-328. PCGS graded Proof 64. An extremely rare postage currency issue, this one has lovely surfaces and fields, with just a hint of hazy toning. Only 2 coins graded by PCGS, one a bit better, and this example, so don't wait until you can pick from several, they probably don't exist! Simple design elements in keeping with the crisis during the Civil War years, the need for small change was very great, and any solution was examined with interest by Congress. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. With an old paper envelope with the price $110. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,990
Lot 1084		1863 Pattern dime, Judd-331, Pollock-402, Rarity-7. Nickel or silver-nickel alloy, reeded edge. . J-331. PCGS graded Proof 64. The obverse of this curious pattern is the regular issue seated dime, but without the date. On the reverse, the design is plain and simple, and states POSTAGE CURRENCY; 10 CENTS 1863; ACT JULY 1862. Apparently this is the only example of this pattern graded by PCGS, and naturally it is the finest, as well as the worst, graded. Obviously, this is a very rare issue, which is seldom encountered. Hazy gray toning on both sides, clean surfaces and fields, with a small speck near Liberty's face. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. With a small white envelope with the price $90, from many years ago. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,680
Lot 1085		1863 Pattern quarter dollar, Judd-336, Pollock-408, Rarity-7. . J-336. NGC graded Proof 65 Brown. Of the 8 graded by both PCGS and NGC, this is tied for the finest technical grade, although others have more original mint red to varying degrees. This particular coin is deeply toned with dark umber in the fields and deep blue on the devices. Spot free and clean surfaces for the grade, with no handling ticks worth noting. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,105
Lot 1086		1863 Pattern Half Dollar, Judd-340, Pollock-412, High rarity-6. Silver, reeded edge. . J-340. PCGS graded Proof 64. The obverse design is the regular Seated Liberty design as used on coinage, the reverse employs the motto "GOD OUR TRUST" above the reverse eagle, on what otherwise is the regular reverse die for seated coinage too. This coin is silvery white with just a bit of gold toning around the periphery. As to the planchet, it shows heavy streaking in the form of countless fine vertical lines, which still show in the mirror fields. Only scattered hairlines, and no problems otherwise. Over a dozen have been graded, which tips this one out of the rarity-7 category. Curiously, most grade PR-64, with 11 so graded by PCGS and NGC, but just a single coin graded higher. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. Purchased from Kosoff's California State Numismatic Association Sale, October-November, 1968, lot 1143, with envelope included. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,645
Lot 1087		1866 Pattern nickel, Judd-461, Pollock-535, Rarity-6. Nickel, plain edge. . J-461. PCGS graded Proof 65. One of the finest graded of this important and popular Washington nickel pattern. The recent PCGS Population Report shows just 4 graded this high with none graded higher! The surfaces are untoned with only the most minute signs of specks on the obverse, and one tiny speck on the lower reverse edge. Free of hairlines or other problems. The planchet is a bit rough when examined with a glass, as made, perhaps the Mint was having trouble working with the various alloys used, and tiny pits can be seen on both sides of the coin. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,415
Lot 1088		1866 Pattern nickel, Judd-486, Pollock-575, High rarity-6. Nickel, plain edge. . J-486. PCGS graded Proof 64. The popular Lincoln obverse, and a very rare coin indeed. Only 6 have been graded by NGC and PCGS, this one is tied with 4 others as the best seen, and one coin is graded a notch below. With the assassination of President Lincoln, there was a ground swell of patriotism, patterns of both George Washington and Abraham Lincoln were struck, but not enough pressure was brought to have either become the standard for circulation. This one has a nice portrait of Lincoln, with simple motifs. Minor flakes in the planchet, but no problems worthy of note. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,613
Lot 1089		1867 Pattern nickel, Judd-570, Pollock-638, High rarity-5. Nickel, plain edge. . J-570. PCGS graded Proof 64. This coin appears to be a bit better than the grade awarded, as there are no hairlines or problems whatsoever. Perhaps there is something on the cheek, but its very minor, and shouldn't keep this from the gem class. Nevertheless, here it is, with deeply frosted devices and well mirrored fields. One of 5 so graded by PCGS, with just 5 graded higher (all PR65) by that service. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. With an old yellow coin envelope with the price $100, obviously from some time ago. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,323
Lot 1090		1868 Pattern nickel, Judd-623, Pollock-692, High rarity-5. Nickel, plain edge. . J-623. PCGS graded Proof 65. A sparkling jewel that boasts mint fresh frost on the devices and clean reflective fields. The planchet show some light roughness, which is visible on the devices only. Free of hairlines or handling marks, and apparently the only true gem yet graded. PCGS has seen 8 graded a notch lower, and this lone coin as PR-65. Carefully preserved since its day of issue, and last sold in 1968. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. Purchased from Abe Kosoff's October 1968 California State Numismatic Association, lot #1150, with white envelope included. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,185
Lot 1091		1869 Pattern cent, Judd-666, Pollock-743, Rarity-6. Nickel, plain edge. . J-666. PCGS graded Proof 64. Nicely frosted on the devices and boldly struck. The mirror fields show several lines either from die polishing or planchet preparation, but these are as made, and not hairlines. On the reverse is a planchet pit left of the I in the denomination. One of 7 graded as such by PCGS, with just 2 graded higher. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. With an old B. Max Mehl envelope, unknown date, lot 1571 stamped in green ink. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,265
Lot 1092		1869 Pattern cent; Judd-666, Pollock-743, Rarity-6. Nickel, plain edge. . J-666. PCGS graded Proof 58. This one may have been a pocket piece for a brief time, as the reverse fields show a few minor circulation ticks, as well as some scattered green specks. One of only 31 graded, this at the low end currently. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $633
Lot 1093		1869 Pattern nickel, Judd-684, Pollock-763, Rarity-5. Nickel, plain edge. . J-684. PCGS graded Proof 64. This one has a few trivial and small flyspecks on each side. Deeply frosted devices and nicely mirrored fields. The fields show some hazy toning, but this coin is still quite bright and fresh. Scarce, even in this grade. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,840
Lot 1094		1869 Pattern dime, Judd-696, Pollock-775, Rarity-5, Standard silver, reeded edge. . J-696. PCGS graded Proof 63. Excellent surfaces for the grade which show only faint hairlines and lovely tawny toning on both sides. Boldly struck and well preserved. One small lint mark is noted on the back of Liberty's head, as made. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 1095		1869 Pattern dime, Judd-703, Pollock-782, High rarity-6. Standard silver, plain edge. . J-703. PCGS graded Proof 64. Lilac gray in color with medium gray overtones. Minor surface hairlines in the fields, but Liberty's face is clean and fresh. Nice for the grade. Perhaps 15 are known, this one of the nicer ones, although there are three graded higher in the recent PCGS Population Report. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,553
Lot 1096		1869 Pattern dime, Judd-708, Pollock-787, Rarity-5. Standard silver, reeded edge. . J-708. PCGS graded Proof 64. Toned a deep gray shade on both sides from long storage in an envelope or similar paper coin album. Hints of blue are noted near the edge. Splendid surfaces which show no hairlines or problems whatsoever. One of the more beautiful pattern issues of the period. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. From Superior Stamp & Coin's September, 1970 sale, lot 598. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 1097		1869 Pattern quarter, Judd-721, Pollock-802, Rarity-5. Silver, reeded edge. . J-721. PCGS graded Proof 64. With deep, and not all the beautiful mottled toning on both sides. Only 1 graded higher, with 7 graded as PR-64 in the recent PCGS Population Report. Well struck, and inspection recommended. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. With an old envelope from Abner Kreisberg noting the price of $65 from many years ago. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,495
Lot 1098		1869 Pattern Quarter, Judd-723, Pollock-804, Rarity-6. Copper, reeded edge. . J-723. PCGS graded Proof 64 Brown. One of the popular Standard Silver issues that is struck in copper. The surfaces are clean for the grade and we note quite a bit of original mint color shining up from beneath the layer of toning. Clean fields and devices, and this is certainly a near gem coin that pushes the assigned grade. Only 5 example have been graded by PCGS, one as PR-63, the others all PR-64, in various degrees of red to brown. NGC has only graded a single specimen, PR-65 Red. Perhaps this issue should be a low rarity-7, as precious few have turned up, at least at the grading services. Keep that in mind when formulating your bid. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. With an old paper envelope that notes the price of $42.50 for this coin. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,783
Lot 1099		1869 Pattern Quarter, Judd-729, Pollock-810, Rarity-7, Copper, reeded edge. . J-729. NGC graded Proof 66 Brown. This coin is highly appealing for its rich mahogany toning and boldly struck design elements. One could not imagine a more beautiful example, unless it was full red! In this pristine state of preservation, the surfaces are of course nearly perfect, with resplendent spot-free fields and devices. No signs of handling or abuse whatsoever. Hints of original red on the reverse. NGC has graded 2 this high, with none graded higher. PCGS hasn't graded any higher than PF-65. Each service has graded 3 examples, so this is likely mid range rarity-7, with perhaps 8 known in all, this tied for the finest with one other. Certain to be a highlight of an advanced pattern collection. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,070
Lot 1100		1869 Pattern Quarter, Judd-732, Pollock-813, Rarity-7. Aluminum, plain edge. . J-732. PCGS graded Proof 63. Another Standard Silver issue, this one struck in the experimental metal aluminum. Boldly struck on the devices, but we note minor haze in the fields and a scattering of tiny black specks. Only 8 have been graded in all by NGC and PCGS, this at the low end of the census currently. Only faint hairlines in the fields, and problem free for this moderate grade. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. Purchased from Leo A. Young many years ago, with an old envelope included. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,553
Lot 1101		1869 Pattern Half Dollar, Judd-754, Pollock-838, High rarity-6. . J-754. PCGS graded Proof 62. A nice example of the Standard Silver issue, this one has some jeweler's rouge encrusting the lettering and devices from an old cleaning, and the fields show the usual hairlines. Well struck on the upper devices, and decent for the grade. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. From Kosoff's CSNA Sale, October-November, 1968, Lot 1155 with envelope included. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,265
Lot 1102		1869 Pattern half dollar, Judd-756, Pollock-840, Rarity-7. Copper, reeded edge. . J-756. NGC graded Proof 67 Red and Brown. This is the finest example graded by either NGC or PCGS and the combined population reports show just 8 graded in all, keeping this coin solidly in the rarity-7 category. The devices are all boldly struck and the color ranges from delicate red hues through bluish-gold shades. Free of problems or serious spots, this magnificent copper half dollar would certainly be a highlight in any advanced pattern collection. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,600
Lot 1103		1870 Pattern dime, Judd-845, Pollock-944, Rarity-7. Copper, reeded edge. . J-845. PCGS graded Proof 66 Brown. This is far and away the finest graded of this extremely rare issue, the best otherwise is PR-64! Note that over ten percent of the original red is present, with the balance a natural tan color. All is perfectly struck and preserved, with just a trace of lines in the right obverse field. If you demand the best, then here it is. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. Purchased from Abner Kreisberg many years ago. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,955
Lot 1104		1870 Pattern quarter dollar, Judd-894, Pollock-1001, High rarity-5. Silver, reeded edge. . J-894. NGC graded Proof 64. A fully struck example of this popular Standard Silver series issue. The toning is stunning, with deep blue and gold hues around the periphery, bright at the centers, probably from long storage in an album. There are some minor hairlines in the fields and trivial handling marks, accounting for the grade. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1105		1870 Pattern Quarter, Judd-901, Pollock-1016, Rarity-7. Standard silver, plain edge. . J-901. PCGS graded Proof 65. A frosty delight that has highly reflective fields and splendid frost on the devices. Further, this is a rare issue, with 15 to 20 known (PCGS has graded 11 currently and NGC just 3, with possible duplication). PCGS has only graded 3 this high, with a single coin graded higher, making this one of the very best known of this tiny issue. The Standard Silver issues were struck to solve the problem of the lack of coins in circulation. Metal prices had fluctuated, and small silver pieces disappeared from circulation. Instead, tired rags of fractional currency were the primary change methods for merchants. The die engraving on this particular issue is quite appealing, the devices are sunk deep into the dies, and produce a three dimensional effect with the frosted devices and mirror fields. Similar on the reverse, with the appealing corn, cotton and wheat wreath in glorious execution. A fine pattern issue for the specialist to enjoy, in gem condition and a rarity to boot. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. Purchased from Abe Kosoff's 1968 California State Numismatic Association Sale, October-November, 1968, lot 1163 (with envelope) and held in a collection since that time. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,185
Lot 1106		1870 Pattern Quarter, Judd-913, Pollock-1013, Rarity-7. Standard silver, plain edge. . J-913. PCGS graded Proof 64. Lilac and gray toning on both sides and boldly struck. These Standard Silver issues tend to be well made from highly polished dies that show excellent contrast between the devices and the fields. This one is nearly a gem, save for faint hairlines in the fields. The PCGS Population Report combined with the NGC Population report shows: PR-62 1; PR-63 2; PR-64 2; and PR-65 3. Thus a total of 8 coins are reflected in the combined population reports. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,553
Lot 1107		1870 Pattern Half Dollar, Judd-939, Pollock-1066, High rarity-6. Silver, reeded edge. . J-939. PCGS graded Proof 64. Here is a beautiful Standard Silver issue pattern, the surfaces are highly reflective, and the devices well frosted. Minor hairlines account for the grade, and the coin has abundant eye appeal. Note the alluring gold peripheral toning on both the obverse and reverse. The design elements are on the upper end of the coiner's art, with Liberty facing left, and well executed, and on the reverse, the wreath is of corn, cotton and wheat with the denomination at the center. The combined NGC and PCGS Population Reports show 5 graded this high, with just 2 graded higher. A rare issue that is seldom offered and certain to please the specialist. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. From Kosoff's CSNA Sale, October-November 1968, lot 1172, with paper envelope included. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,725
Lot 1108		1870 Pattern Half Dollar, Judd-951, Pollock-1094, High rarity-5. . J-951. PCGS graded Proof 63. There is slight weakness on the high points of the design and a minor scratch down Liberty's face (visible with a glass). Tawny gold toning around the periphery. A scarce and desirable issue. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. With an old envelope describing the coin at a cost of $75. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 1109		1870 Pattern Half Dollar, Judd-957, Pollock-1108, Rarity-6. Silver, reeded edge. . J-957. PCGS graded Proof 63. Frosty and bright, with just a bit of toning around the edges. Not quite fully struck on Liberty's headband. Minor hairlines and otherwise defect-free. One of 5 so graded by PCGS, with 7 graded higher. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. Purchased from Abner Kreisberg Corp., at a cost of $95 some decades back. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,323
Lot 1110		1870 Pattern Half Dollar, Judd-964, Pollock-1060, Rarity-7. Silver, reeded edge. . J-964. PCGS graded Proof 65. This is an extremely rare pattern issue, only 4 have been graded by PCGS, none by NGC. Of those, this is the finest graded, and possibly the finest known! Another of the Standard Silver issues, this one boasts a beautiful rendering of Liberty, with a curious floppy cap with the back folded over hear head, and two large stars as a crown. Ribbons and mottos flap lazily in the breeze, and on the reverse a large wreath of oak and laurel, with the date below and denomination at the center. Excellent contrast between the frosted devices and the mirror fields, and free of all but minute signs of handling. Several of these pattern coins came to us in an old collection, they were assembled in the 1960s and have been off the market since that time. Our own Larry Goldberg sent them to PCGS for grading, and we just got them back in time to include in this sale. In other words, these are fresh, and have not been subjected to the marketing changes that have swept through the numismatic community the last 30 years. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. From Kosoff's California State Numismatic Association Sale, October-November, 1968, Lot 1166 with paper envelope included. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,645
Lot 1111		1870 Pattern half dollar, Judd-981, Pollock-1101, Rarity-7. Silver, reeded edge. . J-981. PCGS graded Proof 65. Although called Rarity-8 in the recent Pollock reference, the PCGS Population Report shows 5 graded, this being the finest of the 5. We will assume they are different coins, as well as different grades and lower the rarity rating a notch. This is a gorgeous, deeply toned example of this rare Standard Silver issue. Liberty is well struck, and the surfaces are superb. Dark blue in the fields, with lighter red hues at the centers. A problem free example, and apparently the finest known, of this important pattern issue. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,530
Lot 1112		1871 Pattern nickel, Judd-1050, Pollock-1184, Rarity-6. Nickel, plain edge. . J-1050. PCGS graded Proof 65. One of the finest graded of this rare pattern issue, the recent PCGS Population Report shows just 4 graded this high, with 1 graded higher. Examination notes that the surfaces are fresh and well preserved, and show no detriments. Further, the V in the denomination is backwards, the thick side should be on the left rather than the right, and its appearance is awkward. Microscopic examination finds the remnant of a letters serif well above the C of CENTS, perhaps the engraver was going to start the word CENTS well above where it was eventually placed. The 7 in the date also has projections out both sides, and we're not sure what was going on with the engraver there. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,898
Lot 1113		1871 Pattern half dime, Judd-1065, Pollock-1200, High rarity-6. Standard Silver, reeded edge. . J-1065. PCGS graded Proof 65. This is the finest of only 5 graded by PCGS, and alone as PR-65. Choice tawny-gold toning throughout and well preserved. No signs of the usual hairlines or handling marks, keeping this coin in the coveted gem class. Note the deep engraving on the dies, which must have been hard to strike up fully. The coin appears somewhat medallic in its dimensions. A fabulous coin for the advanced pattern collector to pursue. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. From Abe Kosoff's October-November, 1968 California State Numismatic Association Sale, lot 1181, with envelope included. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,370
Lot 1114		1873 Pattern Half dollar. Judd-1272, Pollock-1414, Rarity-7. Copper, reeded edge. . J-1272. NGC graded Proof 66 Red and Brown. This is an extremely rare pattern issue, only 4 have been graded in all, and this is one of the finest. The hues of toning are magnificent and quite appealing. Deep reddish shades with overlays of royal blue are seen when viewed under a light, and the surfaces are pristine throughout. All devices are well frosted and the fields retain their mirror polish. If one must find fault, we note trivial hairlines in the fields. A simply stunning coin that will captivate anyone who takes the time to view it. Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,750
Lot 1115		1873 Pattern trade dollar, Judd-1273, Pollock-1435, Rarity-4. Silver, reeded edge. . J-1293. Proof 60. The obverse design is similar to that adapted for the Trade Dollar, Liberty sits on her beach ball globe of the world, surrounded by a bale of cotton, a sheaf of wheat and the handles of a plow. At her feet the vast ocean enjoys her sultry gaze. On the reverse, the eagle stands on a rock with his wings outstretched and holds a shield in one claw, in his beak the motto waves proudly on a long banner. Minor hairlines in the fields and untoned. The devices are nicely frosted and this is an appealing proof coin for the collector. There is a rim irregularity on the left side of the reverse, the appears to be mint caused as concentric planchet lines continue both above, through and below this irregular area. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,415
Lot 1116		1879 Pattern Silver Dollar, Judd-1618, Pollock-1813, Rarity-3. Silver, reeded edge. . J-1618. PCGS graded Proof 64. This is the famous William Barber design of the Metric dollar. Needless to say, our Government has been trying to get us citizens to adopt this useful measuring system for well over 120 years, with no more success today than in 1879! This one is toned a light and natural steel gray, with very clean fields and devices. Free of the usual problems, and nearly a gem. The rarity rating must be a typographical error in the Pollock book, as only 9 coins have been graded by both NGC and PCGS, hardly what we would expect for a "common" coin that rates rarity-3. Perhaps high Rarity-6 is more in keeping with reality. Of those graded, this is tied with 2 others as the finest seen by the two grading services. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. Purchased from B. Max Mehl, with an old envelope included. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,415

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