Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 10

Coin and Currency Auction

$2.50 Gold

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1278		1866 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-53. A condition rarity in this grade, only 3 have been graded as AU-53 by PCGS, with 3 graded AU-55. Above that grade, we see 2 graded MS-64. Breen notes this date is "prohibitively rare above EF", to which we concur. This one is well struck on the obverse, and on the reverse we note a weak area below the eagle's tail extending into the denomination, this appears to be as struck and perhaps the dies were clogged with grease, or the planchet wasn't properly prepared. An important offering that will no doubt command a strong price. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,910
Lot 1279		1866-S $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded AU-53. Frosty luster in the fields near the devices which seems to outline them a bit more in these protected areas. Ever present handling marks in the fields and on the devices, and both dies show signs of clashing. Well struck and a rare coin in high grades. NGC in their population report notes 3 grades this high with 10 graded higher. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 1280		1867-S $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-61. Well struck for this era, but the eighth star is weak on the obverse, as is the eagle's thigh. Liberty's cheek has some minor ticks on it, expected for the grade, but this coin has nice color and surfaces better than average. PCGS has graded 3 this high, with just 3 graded higher. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,335
Lot 1281		1876-S $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Mintage of just 5,000 coins, all from one pair of dies for 1876-S. There is a short "bar" on Liberty's neck, as seen on all original coins of this date and mint. Mint fresh luster in the fields, and with a lovely yellow-gold color throughout. One scrape above the first star in the field, and with the usual softness on Liberty's curls and especially on the eagle, as seen on the few high grade examples known. PCGS has graded 4 this high, with none graded higher. NGC hasn't graded any as high as MS-64, and none higher. Therefore, this is high in the condition census, and is tied for the finest known of the date. Estimated Value $7,000 - 9,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,613
Lot 1282		1878 $2.50 Liberty. Both grade VF-30. A nice original copper toned pair. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $322
Lot 1283		1878-S $2.50 Liberty. Both grade EF-40. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $345
Lot 1284		1880 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63 "Bass". Mintage of 2,960 in all, with just 6 graded by PCGS and 8 graded higher. Well struck by the dies, and from the important Harry Bass Jr. sale recently. Minor staining on the obverse from past storage. Estimated Value $2,700 - 3,000. Ex: Bowers and Merena's Harry Bass Jr. Sale. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1285		1883 $2.50 Liberty. NGC graded Proof 65 Cameo. A magnificent gem proof for the numismatist to covet and enjoy. The devices are deeply frosted and have earned the "cameo" designation from the graders at NGC. Just 82 were coined, and most fall into the choice or below category. NGC reports 7 graded this high with 4 graded higher of this date. To identify this coin, note there is a tiny mark on Liberty's cheek just below and behind her mouth, she also has some coppery toning on her eye, and another tiny tick mark on her neck above the left side of the first 8 in the date. On the reverse we note a tiny planchet flake near the left upright serif of the U of UNITED. As a type coin, this would make a superb choice for its color and abundant eye-appeal. Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $11,500
Lot 1286		1891 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded Proof 65. As 1891 unfolded, orders for proof coins were fairly low. Just 80 pieces were ordered and struck. This is one of the better ones to come down to us. Well mirrored fields which boast the curious orange-peel texture and nicely frosted devices. Boldly struck on every tiny detail, as the Philadelphia Mint was showing off what a top quality coin should look like. Despite their best efforts, most of these proofs were mishandled over the years, some were carelessly cleaned, others dropped or even spent as the various depressions rolled across the land. Thus, to find a "gem" proof is quite a feat, and decidedly few qualify at that level today. PCGS has graded 10 this high, with a single coin graded higher. This one shows faint hairlines in the fields and the toning is a bit cloudy. As noted in Breen's Encyclopedia, most of the proofs show recut digits on the 891 in the date at the base. Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $11,500
Lot 1287		1895 $2.50 Liberty. MS-63 or better. Abundant luster and well struck for this date, the surfaces are quite beautiful. The only minor problem we note are faint hairlines, especially on the obverse, but these can only be seen when tilted in a light, which confirms how truly faint they are. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details	Realized $460
Lot 1288		1903 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded Proof 67. Simply put, this is one of the finest graded 1903 quarter eagles. The surfaces approach perfection, and the mirror fields and devices show virtually no contact marks or hairlines. Effectively, this coin is as nice as the day it was coined. Of the 197 struck, this is the only example graded this high by PCGS. NGC has graded a single coin as PR-67 too, but there are no others higher. Therefore, if you want the best, you should buy this coin. Deep gold in color and perfectly struck. Unimprovable quality is seldom offered, and always commands a premium. Estimated Value $15,000 - 20,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $18,400
Lot 1289		1903 $2.50 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-64. A frosty near-gem that boasts great luster and color. In the old style small PCGS holder. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details	Realized $748
Lot 1290		1903 $2.50 Liberty. MS-60. Nice color and surfaces for the grade. Estimated Value $200 - 225. View details	Realized $334
Lot 1291		1903 $2.50 Liberty. AU-58. This one has just a hint of wear. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $207
Lot 1292		1905 $2.50 Liberty. MS-64. Fresh mint luster and just a couple of tiny hairlines visible with a glass. Boldly struck by the dies and perfect for the date set or type collection. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details	Realized $575
Lot 1293		1905 $2.50 Liberty. MS-60. One dark toning area near the right wing of the eagle. Estimated Value $225 - 275. View details	Realized $552
Lot 1294		1905 $2.50 Liberty. AU-58. A few handling marks and light hairlines from new. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $207
Lot 1295		1907 $2.50 Liberty. Both grade MS-60. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details	Realized $834
Lot 1296		1907 $2.50 Liberty. Sharpness of MS-60. The edge is irregular and mishandled. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Realized $299
Lot 1297		1908 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-65. The surfaces on this one are really nice for a change. Typically we see abraded fields and devices, not so here, all is fresh and clean, with a gentle overlay of copper tones. Seldom found in full gem condition, the first year of issue would make an excellent type coin or start of a date collection. Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,530
Lot 1298		1908 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-65. Satiny and bright, this untoned coin has excellent fields and clean devices. One minor scuff over the eagle's head and another in the field before the forehead of Liberty. Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,530
Lot 1299		1908 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-63. Excellent surfaces for the grade, but with slight weakness on the eagle's wing as usual for the date. Estimated Value $450 - 550. View details	Realized $863
Lot 1300		1908 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded AU-58 Premium Quality. We note very little wear on this one, just a bit on the eagle's upper wingtip. Nice gold color and clean surfaces. Estimated Value $200-UP. View details	Realized $265
Lot 1301		1909 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-65. Golden toning and loads of luster. Well struck and a slightly better date. Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,415
Lot 1302		1909 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-63. A few trivial hairlines and scuffs, but a very choice piece overall. Nice color and surfaces. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 1303		1909 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-62. Light gold toning on both sides and decent surfaces for the moderate grade. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $414
Lot 1304		1909 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-62. Bright and lustrous with mint fresh luster. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $633
Lot 1305		1910 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-62. This one is in the old green insert PCGS holder, nice luster and color. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $978
Lot 1306		1911 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-64. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,438
Lot 1307		1911 $2.50 Indian. These grade AU-50 to 55. Lot of 4 coins. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details	Realized $690
Lot 1308		1911 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-62. Minor scuffs and handling marks, but nice luster and color. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $368
Lot 1309		1911 $2.50 Indian. AU-50. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details	Realized $173
Lot 1310		1912 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-62. Some of the usual stacking marks, nice luster in the fields. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details	Realized $414
Lot 1311		1913 $2.50 Indian. ICG graded MS-65. Some stacking marks on the upper devices, and with fresh luster throughout. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,898
Lot 1312		1913 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-64. Bright luster and well struck. Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details	Realized $1,323
Lot 1313		1913 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-62. Some stacking marks, and fairly typical of the grade standard of PCGS. Estimated Value $225 - 250. View details	Realized $288
Lot 1314		1914 $2.50 Indian. One grades EF-40, the other EF45. The 1914-D has a weak mintmark. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $275 - 325. View details	Realized $334
Lot 1315		1914-D $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-63. One of the scarcer dates in mint state, this one boasts excellent surfaces and color. Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details	Realized $1,208
Lot 1316		1914-D $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded AU-58. A touch of handling on both sides, and with a bit of wear on the high points. Estimated Value $140 - 150. View details	Realized $196
Lot 1317		1915 $2.50 Indian. ICG graded MS-65. Mint-fresh luster and well struck, we note some faint hairlines in the reverse fields, but no contact mark problems. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1318		1925-D $2.50 Indian. Both grade MS-60 or better. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $375 - 425. View details	Realized $575
Lot 1319		1925-D $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-62. A few thin hairlines on the reverse, nice luster. Estimated Value $225 - 250. View details	Realized $288
Lot 1320		1929 $2.50 Indian. This set grades AU to MS-60+. It is mounted in black Capital Plastics holder, and the coins are well matched. The 1911-D is a normal "D" mintmark, not the weak D variety. Always popular with collectors, this is one of the few affordable gold sets that can be completed. Lot of 15 coins. Estimated Value $3,000-UP. View details	Realized $4,600
Lot 1321		1929 $2.50 Indian. This set grades EF to AU. The 1911-D grades AU-58. A few of the coins may have been cleaned, mounted in a Capital Plastics holder. Lot of 15 coins. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details	Realized $5,290
Lot 1322		1929 $2.50 Indian. PCGS graded MS-63. Fresh luster and clean surfaces throughout. Estimated Value $450 - 550. View details	Realized $719
Lot 1323		1929 $2.50 Indian. MS-60. Nice original color and surfaces. Estimated Value $175 - 200. View details	Realized $460

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