Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 21

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

$20 Gold

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1230		1850 $20 Liberty. AU-58. Good luster and lightly toned. A pleasing example of our first regular Liberty Double Eagle. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details	Realized $2,530
Lot 1231		1851-O $20 Liberty. Sharpness of MS-60. Cleaned years ago and possibly repaired on the edge. Deep yellow gold with darker areas around the borders. An attractive example despite the mentioned problems. Estimated Value $800 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,668
Lot 1232		1851-O $20 Liberty. EF-45. An excellent example of this popular New Orleans mint issue with traces of mint luster still adhering about the protected areas of the devices. Free from serious rim bumps or noticeable scratches, just the normal allotment of marks from circulation. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details	Realized $1,265
Lot 1233		1855-S $20 Liberty. Sharpness of AU-50. Plenty of detail and mint luster remains to justify the grade, however, we note some moderate marks about the rims and surfaces. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details	Realized $776
Lot 1234		1857-O $20 Liberty. EF-45. Some light marks and hairlines appear due to an old cleaning. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details	Realized $2,530
Lot 1235		1857-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63 PQ. With the gold foil tag from the S.S. Central America treasure. 20C Narrow Serif. SSCA 1403. A stunning, well struck example with beautiful light golden mint luster and a hint of golden-orange about the extreme borders. A wonderful example of the type 1 gold Double Eagle design. Estimated Value $4,700 - 5,100. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1236		1864-S $20 Liberty. SEGS graded MS-61. A well struck example with light contact marks scattered about on both sides, none of which are too serious. Plenty of mint luster remains and a very scarce date in uncirculated condition. Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. View details	Unsold
Lot 1237		1865-S $20 Liberty. ICG graded EF-45. We note a small obverse rim nick at 7 o'clock. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $489
Lot 1238		1870-S $20 Liberty. NGC graded AU-50. Scarce date in grades above EF. Estimated Value $575 - 625. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 1239		1871-CC $20 Liberty. SEGS graded MS-60. Well struck with some mint luster still visible. Some light to moderate handling marks are noted on both sides. A very rare date in this lofty grade as NGC has graded 2 Mint State examples, none by PCGS. An important coin for the Carson City specialist. Estimated Value $18,000 - 20,000. View details	Unsold
Lot 1240		1871-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58 PQ. A considerable amount of original mint luster still remains on this well struck example. Bright, sunny-yellow color, with a patch of orange color in the upper left obverse field where some alloy imperfections (as made) exist. Very choice and attractive for the grade. This date has a high mintage and can be found rather readily in circulated condition, but high-end AU's and Mint State pieces are quite rare (PCGS # 8962) . Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,300
Lot 1241		1872-CC $20 Liberty. SEGS graded AU-58. Well struck and choice. Although probably cleaned years ago, this lovely Carson City double eagle has an excellent look and is easily worth our estimated price. Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,000. View details	Realized $5,348
Lot 1242		1872-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-50. In an old green holder with nice golden toning and the usual assortment of light contact marks (PCGS # 8965) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $633
Lot 1243		1873 $20 Liberty. Open 3. NGC graded AU-58. A nice totally original toned coin. Estimated Value $425 - 475. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $437
Lot 1244		1873 $20 Liberty. Open 3. NGC graded AU-55. Normal allotment of light contact marks. Estimated Value $400 - 425. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $414
Lot 1245		1874-CC $20 Liberty. PCGS graded VF-30. A Popular "CC Mint" double eagle in an old green holder. Problem-free, just honest wear (PCGS # 8971) . Estimated Value $800 - 900. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $920
Lot 1246		1874-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-53. Lovely light golden toning (PCGS # 8972) . Estimated Value $425 - 450. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $449
Lot 1247		1875-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-50. A nice example for the grade (PCGS # 8975) . Estimated Value $425 - 450. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $449
Lot 1248		1875-S $20 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. Estimated Value $425 - 475. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $460
Lot 1249		1876-CC $20 Liberty. Sharpness of Uncirculated. Semi prooflike surfaces accentuate the light marks and hairlines. We note a couple of moderate scratches around the 5th and 6th star and some tar spots to the right of the date which were in the planchet when made. Despite this negative description, this Carson City double eagle has an excellent overall look. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details	Unsold
Lot 1250		1876-S $20 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. Original "dirty luster" with a noticeable scratch on the 5th star. Estimated Value $425 - 475. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $460
Lot 1251		1878-S $20 Liberty. NGC graded AU-58. Loaded with light contact marks, nonetheless, fully lustrous. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $460
Lot 1252		1879-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58. Lustrious with gold toning (PCGS # 8991) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $426
Lot 1253		1879-S $20 Liberty. NGC graded AU-55. Estimated Value $400 - 425. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $414
Lot 1254		1880-S $20 Liberty. NGC graded AU-53. Estimated Value $380 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $426
Lot 1255		1882-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-55 (PCGS # 8998) . Estimated Value $380 - 400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $426
Lot 1256		1883-CC $20 Liberty. EF-40. A nice pleasing coin for the grade. No serious problems worthy of mention. Estimated Value $850 - 950. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $978
Lot 1257		1883-CC $20 Liberty. ICG graded EF-45. Some reflective surfaces still visible. Nice details. A couple of small scratches appear in the right reverse field. Estimated Value $800 - 850. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $978
Lot 1258		1884-CC $20 Liberty. AU-58. Some light hairlines, still quite choice and a high grade example for a Carson City double eagle. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,553
Lot 1259		1884-CC $20 Liberty. PCGS graded VF-25. Even wear with natural toning (PCGS # 9054) . Estimated Value $750 - 850. Ex: Rainy Day Colection. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $863
Lot 1260		1884-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded EF-45 (PCGS # 9002) . Estimated Value $400 - 425. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $403
Lot 1261		1884-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58. Plenty of mint luster to justify a full mint state grade (PCGS # 9002) . Estimated Value $400 - 420. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $414
Lot 1262		1885-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-55. Nice original gold toning in an old green holder (PCGS # 9005) . Estimated Value $375 - 425. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $414
Lot 1263		1889-CC $20 Liberty. AU-50. Light contact marks on both sides and along the rims, nevertheless, plenty of mint luster remains. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,300. View details	Unsold
Lot 1264		1889-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded AU-58 (PCGS # 9012) . Estimated Value $390 - 410. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $437
Lot 1265		1891-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Original golden toning (PCGS # 9018) . Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $661
Lot 1266		1891-S $20 Liberty. NGC graded MS-61. Estimated Value $400 - 425. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $426
Lot 1267		1892-S $20 Liberty. AU-53. Estimated Value $390 - 410. View details	Realized $403
Lot 1268		1893-CC $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-61 PQ. A nice example with light original toning. Highest graded by PCGS is MS-63 of which there are 14 pieces. Popular low mintage date and the last year of production at the Carson City mint (PCGS # 9023) . Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,555
Lot 1269		1894 $20 Liberty. NGC graded MS-63. Estimated Value $750 - 850. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 1270		1895 $20 Liberty. NGC graded MS-63. Bright and fully lustrous. Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $748
Lot 1271		1895 $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Nice golden toning (PCGS # 9027) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $426
Lot 1272		1896 $20 Liberty. NGC graded MS-63. Estimated Value $850 - 950. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,121
Lot 1273		1896 $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Rich golden color (PCGS # 9029) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $449
Lot 1274		1897-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-63. Nice original golden toning (PCGS # 9032) . Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $920
Lot 1275		1897-S $20 Liberty. PCGS graded MS-62. Semi-reflective surfaces, quite attractive (PCGS # 9032) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $472
Lot 1276		1898 $20 Liberty. NGC graded MS-62. This coin has original gold toning. Estimated Value $425 - 475. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $449
Lot 1277		1898 $20 Liberty. NGC graded MS-62. Original "dirty" golden toning. Scarce date in higher grades. Estimated Value $425 - 475. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $633
Lot 1278		1898-S $20 Liberty. NGC graded MS-64. Scarce in grades above MS-63. A nice example. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,955
Lot 1279		1898-S $20 Liberty. NGC graded MS-63. A nice fresh example. Estimated Value $650 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $719

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