Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 20

Pre-Long Beach Coin Auction

British Gold Coins

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 211		Great Britain. Guinea, 1774. By Pingo. George III, 4th Head. WR-95. S-3728. Plain, bevelled edge. Rare. A nice-looking Proof, but it has a faint scratch by the king's portrait in the obverse field. Obviously a Specimen struck to preserve an example of this new portrait Rose guinea for the various museums, to which it was sold by the Royal Mint. The die-bulge in the right reverse field is found on all. PCGS graded Proof 62 Cameo. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,565
Lot 212		Great Britain. Half Guinea, 1775. George III, 3rd Head. Type of S-3733. WR-129. Plain edge. DM-87. This is a very rare (R3) Proof of Record showing the late bust of the king (portrait by Yeo) with long curls draped beneath the bust and a sort of melon-shaped head. Small abrasions on the face (might be contemporary graffiti). The best one seen. PCGS graded Proof 63. Estimated Value $6,000 - 8,000. Ex Brooker and ex Herman Selig Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $8,050
Lot 213		Great Britain. Guinea, 1775. George III, 4th Head. S-3728; Fr-355; KM-604. A beautiful coin! Especially choice and boldly struck. We only wished we could have found each date of the Rose series in such a condition. We never did. That is the reason that, for decades, the standard reference lists these coins only up to EF condition; anything better is a miracle. PCGS graded MS-62. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,645
Lot 214		Great Britain. Pattern 1/3 Guinea in Gold, 1776. By Richard Yeo. George III laureate bust, facing right. Crowned lion on reverse standing on a larger crown. Plain edge. WR-137. R3: Extremely Rare. Despite some tiny contact marks, this is an unusually nice example of this classic little gold pattern, struck the same year as America's independence was declared. Unlike most known pieces, it has no flan flaws, the planchet itself is even and full, the strike is greatly detailed, and there remains a brilliant reflectivity to the surfaces. PCGS graded Proof 63 Cameo. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,160
Lot 215		Great Britain. Guinea, 1776. George III, 4th Head. S-3728; Fr-355; KM-604. A pleasing example of this ever-popular date, highly collectible for its obvious Colonial connections. Purchased in 1985; we could never find a better one. PCGS graded AU-58. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,495
Lot 216		Great Britain. Half Guinea, 1779. George III, 4th Head. S-3734; Fr-361; KM-605. Rare date within this series, which has modest catalogue values in the Spink book, in circulated conditions. Despite these printed values, almost none was located in Mint State in 22 years of searching. This piece has a bold portrait, was struck from rusted dies, and shows some softness of strike on part of shield. A better one was never located. PCGS graded MS-62. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 217		Great Britain. Half Guinea, 1784. George III, 4th Head. S-3734; Fr-361; KM-605. A beautiful example of a type which remains under-appreciated and elusive in high grade. PCGS graded MS-62. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 218		Great Britain. Guinea, 1784. George III, 4th Head. S-3728; Fr-355; KM-604. A late-date Rose guinea possessing superb luster and wonderful surfaces, as sharp as these come in strike. Purchased in 1989. PCGS graded MS-62. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,840
Lot 219		Great Britain. Guinea, 1785. George III, 4th Head. S-3728; Fr-355; KM-604. Pleasing. Rarer than the catalogue value suggests, for most do not enjoy this coin's brilliance. PCGS graded MS-62. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,495
Lot 220		Great Britain. Half Guinea, 1785. George III, 4th Head. S-3734; Fr-361; KM-605. Boldly struck and somewhat prooflike. PCGS graded AU-58. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 221		Great Britain. Guinea, 1786. George III, 4th Head, last year. S-3728; Fr-355; KM-604. The final year of this type. Boldly struck with lots of luster, some tiny abrasions on king's face but pleasing nonetheless. PCGS graded AU-58. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $978
Lot 222		Great Britain. Half Guinea, 1786. George III, 4th Head. S-3734; Fr-361; KM-605. As nice an example of this supposedly common type as could be found in 22 years. PCGS graded AU-58. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 223		Great Britain. Guinea, 1787. By Pingo. WR-104. "Plain border." Plain edge. S-3729. George III, 5th Head, with the distinctive Spade-shaped crowned shield on the reverse. R3, very rare (168 Proofs were struck of Lewis Pingo's new design, including 100 given to directors of the Bank of England; the purpose was to preserve examples of the currency type first issued in this year). Especially choice and most desirable as a classic of the late 18th century. Purchased in 1986. PCGS graded Proof 65. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,750
Lot 224		Great Britain. Half Guinea, 1787. George III, 5th Head, so-called Spade-shaped reverse shield. S-3735; Fr-362; KM-608. The prototype for this design, by Lewis Pingo, the last of the half guineas save for the Military type of the Napoleonic years. Rare and especially fine for one of these. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,290
Lot 225		Great Britain. Guinea, 1788. George III, 5th Head. S-3729; Fr-356; KM-609. Spade-shaped shield. The king's portrait was struck in lower relief beginning this year (1787 currency pieces are of higher relief). Scarce in Mint State, for although common, most seen are circulated or suffered abuse. This is an especially nice example. PCGS graded MS-62. Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,668
Lot 226		Great Britain. Half Guinea, 1789. George III, 5th Head, so-called Spade-shaped reverse shield. S-3735; Fr-362; KM-608. A rare date with prooflike surfaces. PCGS graded MS-61. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 227		Great Britain. Guinea, 1790. George III, 5th Head. S-3729; Fr-356; KM-609. Spade-shaped shield. A lovely, choice guinea purchased in 1987. PCGS graded MS-62. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,438
Lot 228		Great Britain. Pattern Guinea, 1791. Struck in gold by Kuchler. George III. WR-106. DM-114 (this coin). A lovely, diminutive cameo portrait is offset by broad borders inscripted with the legend. The reverse has a neat Spade shield inside a similar broad border. Plain edge, thicker flan than normally used; struck using en medaille die alignment. R6: exceedingly rare: only a few (3 to 5) known in gold (some gilt also known). A marvelous, really choice brilliant Proof with a heavy cameo on the king's portrait. PCGS graded Proof 63 Deep Cameo. Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,000. Also an impressive roster of previous owners: ex Brand, Brooker, Douglas-Morris, and Selig collections. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $11,500
Lot 229		Great Britain. Guinea, 1791. George III, 5th Head. S-3729; Fr-356; KM-609. Spade-shaped shield. Another choice coin, this one purchased in 1983. Since, we have seen very few 1791 guineas this nice. A scarce date! PCGS graded MS-63. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,840
Lot 230		Great Britain. Guinea, 1792. George III, 5th Head. S-3729; Fr-356; KM-609. Spade-shaped shield. Sharply struck and pleasing. Rare date. PCGS graded MS-61. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 231		Great Britain. Guinea, 1793. George III, 5th Head. S-3729; Fr-356; KM-609. Spade-shaped shield. An exceptionally choice, flashy coin. Rare grade. Purchased in 1987. PCGS graded MS-62. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,840
Lot 232		Great Britain. Half Guinea, 1794. George III, 5th Head, so-called Spade-shaped reverse shield. S-3735; Fr-362; KM-608. A coin of amazing quality, glittering with luster and blessed with fabulous old-time, bright yellow-gold toning, as well as a bold strike (the design itself in low relief). One of the quality prizes among the late half guineas. PCGS graded MS-63. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 233		Great Britain. Guinea, 1794. George III, 5th Head. S-3729; Fr-356; KM-609. Spade-shaped shield. A real choice coin showing prooflike qualities, which are unusual. Rare date and grade. Purchased in 1988. PCGS graded MS-62. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,840
Lot 234		Great Britain. Guinea, 1795. George III, 5th Head. S-3729; Fr-356; KM-609. Spade-shaped shield. Rare date! A lovely coin with flashy luster. PCGS graded MS-61. Estimated Value $700 - 900. Ex Herman Selig Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 235		Great Britain. Half Guinea, 1796. George III, 5th Head, so-called Spade-shaped reverse shield. S-3735; Fr-362; KM-608. A very choice and boldly struck coin with satiny luster. Another elusive date in high grade which has only modest catalogue values in the circulated grades. PCGS graded MS-62. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 236		Great Britain. Guinea, 1797. George III, 5th Head. S-3729; Fr-356; KM609. Spade-shaped shield. Lustrous and choice. Rare grade. Purchased in 1987. PCGS graded MS-63. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,840
Lot 237		Great Britain. Pattern Half Guinea, 1798. By Lewis Pingo with incuse engraving! WR-132, listed in that reference as R7, possibly unique (just 1 or 2 known). George III, small laureate head with short locks and a tie down the back of the king's neck, with a double border. On the reverse a unique design: four oval shields incuse, cruciform-style, with a small raised crown atop each by the border, and in the field between the shields the date 1798 in reverse, one incuse digit in each quadrant. Engrailed, or obliquely grained, edge. A marvelous Specimen of excellent quality, exhibiting lovely old reddish gold toning. PCGS graded Specimen 63. Estimated Value $10,000 - 15,000. Ex Montagu, Brice, Murdoch and Farouk. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 238		Great Britain. Pattern Guinea, 1798. Struck in gold by Kuchler. George III, Soho Mint style with broad rims and a cameo appearance, similar to the 1791 pattern in this collection, but on a thin flan. WR-110. DM-116. Stop after GRATIA. R6, extremely rare (only 3 to 5 known). A very choice, brilliant cameo Proof. PCGS graded Proof 62 Deep Cameo. Estimated Value $4,000 - 6,000. Ex Herman Selig Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $9,775
Lot 239		Great Britain. Overdate Half Guinea, 1798/7. George III, 5th Head, so-called Spade-shaped reverse shield. S-3735; Fr-362; KM-608. For many years in the standard reference, this was an unlisted overdate - despite the fact that the 8/7 feature is very bold and obvious. Now it is listed, albeit with a modest valuation, despite the fact that this is the only Mint State example encountered in our 22 years of searching. It's a marvelous specimen with gleaming luster and superb original color. Among the finest known, not only for the overdate but also among its type. PCGS graded MS-63. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,984
Lot 240		Great Britain. Half Guinea, 1798. George III, 5th Head, so-called Spade-shaped reverse shield. S-3735; Fr-362; KM-608. One of the first coins purchased, back in the early 1980s, and for all the succeeding years its equal has never been seen. Very rare indeed in this exalted state of preservation. PCGS graded MS-64. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 241		Great Britain. Guinea, 1798. George III, 5th Head. S-3729; Fr-356; KM-609. Spade-shaped shield. This is the most often seen date of this series, yet it is seldom found in this stunning condition. Exceptionally fine! Purchased in 1983. PCGS graded MS-61. Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 242		Great Britain. Guinea, 1799. George III, 5th Head. S-3729, Spade-shaped shield. The rarest and last date of this type. Late die state (minor "crumbling" or die rust around some letters). An impressive guinea, boldly struck with gleaming luster! Purchased in 1993, after 13 years of searching for a fitting example. PCGS graded MS-63. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,070
Lot 243		Great Britain. Half Guinea, 1801. George III, 6th (laureate) head. S-3736; Fr-363; KM-649. The portrait is a modification of that used previously mated with the "spade" reverse, but now having the crowned oval Order of the Garter shield on the reverse; this militaristic emblem was called on as a more political device, as these coins were intended to pay English soldiers and sailors fighting against Napoleon. Again, the engraving is of a shallow nature, making grading more difficult than for other types. This piece is especially nice with a really bold strike. PCGS graded MS-62. Estimated Value $500 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 244		Great Britain. Half Guinea, 1802. George III, 6th (laureate) head. S-3736; Fr-363; KM-649. This short-lived design pairing was produced for only three years running; it is one of the few types in which Dr. Terner succeeded in locating nice examples of all issued dates. This piece is lustrous with an especially sharp strike on the shallow engraving. PCGS graded MS-61. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 245		Great Britain. Half Guinea, 1803. George III, 6th (laureate) head. S-3736; Fr-363; KM-649. The last date using this portrait, with firey luster and an especially sharp strike. PCGS graded MS-63. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $805
Lot 246		Great Britain. Half Guinea, 1804. George III, 7th ("military") head. S-3737; Fr-367; KM-651. This final design type of half guinea was struck for 8 years, through 1813, but was not issued each year. It is the half-size version of the famous Military Guinea. As only 2 dates were ever located in Mint State, during 22 years of hard searching, it's evident that most of these perished abroad or were subsequently melted, following the conclusion of the Napoleonic War. This is a nice choice example. PCGS graded MS-63. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 247		Great Britain. Yorkshire " phoenix' gold Token 10/6 (two-shillings and sixpence, or Half Guinea), 1812. Issued by merchants Younge, Wilsons & Younge, of Sheffield. Listed on page 46 as #37 in Dalton's classic reference on the token coinage of 1811-1812, one of only three such tokens known to exist in gold. The mythical bird is seen rising from the flames. This is a major gold-token rarity which fits well among the final series of half guineas, as it was made strictly for emergency use in a time of specie shortage, during the war against Napoleon. No 1812-dated regular issue half guinea was struck, possibly accounting for the sudden appearance of this intriguing piece. Extremely rare (R4 or R5), just a handful known. Choice surfaces with prooflike qualities, and sharp details. One of the finest survivors of its tumultuous era. PCGS graded AU-55. Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,900
Lot 248		Great Britain. Pattern Military Guinea, 1813. By Thomas Wyon. George III. Four kinds of reverse designs were executed in gold for the various patterns of the Military guinea. This one features an elegant crowned shield, with sprays of rose, thistle and shamrock at the base, the date split in two flanking the crown at top. Reeded edge. WR-119. DM-122 (this coin is superior to D-M's). Struck en medaille. R6, extremely rare (just 3 to 5 known, including those impounded in museums). This specimen is exceptionally choice, with brilliant mirrors, the cameo portrait and other devices beautifully frosted, producing strong contrast. Exquisite! PCGS graded Proof 63 Deep Cameo. Estimated Value $7,500 - 10,000. Ex Plumbridge Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $16,100
Lot 249		Great Britain. 1/3 Guinea, 1813. George III, 2nd Head with short hair (the style used on the Military guinea). Reeded edge. Engraved by Lewis Pingo after Marchant's model. WR-140. R6: just 3-5 specimens known. S-3740 for type, 1813 being the second rarest and final year of issue; thus this is obviously a Proof of Record, made to mark the end of this denomination. This is a splendid cameo specimen, with glittering mirrors and wonderful, original gold color. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo. Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,000. Its provenance is impeccable: ex Virgil Brand, and most recently ex Norweb (11-86, lot 1032). The distinctive Norweb envelope accompanies this lot. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 250		Great Britain. Guinea, 1813. George III, 6th (Military) Head. WR-114. S-3730; Fr-357; KM-664. Reeded (curved graining) edge. R4, very rare (11 to 20 known). Proof of Record, for the currency issue of this year, those coins intended to pay troops abroad fighting Napoleon's armies. Seldom seen in any state, let alone this splendid grade. Cameo portrait. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo. Estimated Value $4,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $10,350
Lot 251		Great Britain. Half Guinea, 1813. George III, 7th ("military") head. S-3737; Fr-364; KM-651. The king's portrait has something of the "bull neck" features of the silver coins struck beginning in 1817, as well as a Romanesque laurel with a tie running down the back of the king's neck. This final year of the long-lived half-guinea series is a rare date, elusive even in slightly circulated state. This piece is a real exception to the rule among survivors, still brilliant and beautiful, as made. PCGS graded MS-64. Estimated Value $500 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 252		Great Britain. Pattern ½ Sovereign, 1816. By Thomas Wyon. George III. WR-201. DM-133. Plain edge. An intriguing design, with a classic "bull head" styled bust of the king, and tiny letters in the legend surrounding his head. On the reverse, a large crowned shield of state, with the band of the Order of the Garter surrounding it, and again tiny letters in an outside legend, with the date in tiny digits split by the crown. Rated R5 (extremely rare, 6 to 10 known) by Wilson & Rasmussen, but this cataloguer knows of only two pieces outside of museums. Nonetheless, a great rarity and a true classic pattern from the first year of the New Coinage in gold. No currency half sovereign was coined until the following year, which adds to the allure of this 1816 piece. Dr. Terner was fortunate to acquire this marvelous Proof in 1985 (and the one piece seen subsequently, which had been in the Douglas-Morris Collection, was not as nice as this coin). PCGS graded Proof 63. Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,500. Ex Norweb Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 253		Great Britain. Sovereign, 1817. George III. WR-197. S-3785; Fr-371; KM-674. Reeded edge. Proof of Record, struck to preserve examples for museum collections of the then-new gold coin of the realm. R5, extremely rare (6 to 10 known). A splendid, deeply mirrored cameo Proof. The finest of only about 5 pieces seen in 22 years. PCGS graded Proof 63 Cameo. Estimated Value $4,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $10,063
Lot 254		Great Britain. ½ Sovereign, 1817. George III. Reeded edge. The first year of the New Coinage, which replaced the time-tested half-guinea series with a slightly lighter but decidedly more modern coinage. S-3786; Fr-372; KM-673. WR-204 (as R4). A lovely choice Specimen, very rare so fine. Purchased in 1983. PCGS graded Proof 64 Deep Cameo. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,325
Lot 255		Great Britain. Sovereign, 1818. George III. WR-198. S-3785A; Fr-371; KM-674. Reeded edge. Another Proof of Record, but this one is even rarer! R6, extremely rare (just 3 to 5 known). We watched the London sales, passing two or three pieces (probably the same one, in fact) as not good enough, until this marvelous coin appeared in 1989. It's a spectacular cameo Proof. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo. Estimated Value $7,500 - 10,000. Ex Sharps-Pixley Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $13,225
Lot 256		Great Britain. ½ Sovereign, 1818. George III. Reeded edge. S-3786; Fr-372; KM-673; WR-205. R5: extremely rare, just 6 to 10 known in all grades. A choice piece with a lovely cameo contrast. PCGS graded Proof 64 Deep Cameo. Estimated Value $6,000 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 257		Great Britain. Pattern ½ Sovereign, 1820. George III. WR-206. Plain edge. Designed and engraved by Thomas Wyon and Pistrucci. DM-138 (this coin). Portrait similar to that on WR-202 but the surrounding legend is in larger letters. Reverse: thistle, shamrock & Tudor rose, with a crown above, and legend surrounding in letters of the same size as used on the obverse. A neat design that fits perfectly onto the flan; unfortunately it was not used for the currency coinage! R5 (6 to 10 known), claim Wilson & Rasmussen, but we feel it is rarer. Nonetheless, a great pattern rarity which has a lovely cameo contrast and is exceptionally well preserved. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo. Estimated Value $10,000 - 15,000. Ex Douglas-Morris and Pellegrino Collections. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 258		Great Britain. Pattern ½ Sovereign, 1820. George IV Laureate Head, by Pistrucci. WR-239. DM-146. Reeded edge. An ornate reverse shows the crowned Hanover shield, with inverted legend "ANNO 1820" surrounding it, garnished with sprays of rose, shamrock and thistle. R7: just 1 or 2 known, and very possibly unique. A lovely Proof with the portrait brilliant (not frosted), while the reverse devices are deeply frosted. PCGS graded Proof 64. Estimated Value $10,000 - 15,000. Ex Douglas-Morris Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $14,950
Lot 259		Great Britain. ½ Sovereign, 1820. George III. Reeded edge. S-3786; Fr-372; KM-674; WR-207. So rare that Wilson & Rasmussen were not able to provide a photograph of it in their reference book, nor do they attempt an estimate of its rarity. The only Specimen this cataloguer has ever encountered, in 22 years of searching. Possibly R7, 1 or 2 known. A delightful, choice piece with light cameo contrast. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo. Estimated Value $4,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 260		Great Britain. Sovereign, 1820. George III. S- 3785C; Fr-371; KM-674. Large date. One of the first coins bought for the collection, in 1980. Dr. Terner sought a choice Proof for all the succeeding years but could never locate one. He also discovered that Uncirculated examples of the various varieties of this, the last year of George III's sovereign, are also elusive. PCGS graded MS-62. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,760

Page 3 of 7

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7