Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 23

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

U.S. Coins - Half Cents

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1272		1794 High Relief head. C-4a (Rarity 4). PCGS graded AU-55. Late die state. Well struck with some clash marks on both sides as made. The planchet is quite clean, save for some minor porosity on the obverse edge after LIBERTY. The surfaces are quite choice with nice glossy medium chocolate brown color. This example fits high in the Condition Census rating, either fourth or fifth. A marvelous example that will be cherished by all future collectors. Estimated Value $7,500 - 8,000 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1273		1797. 1 above 1, plain edge. C-1. Sharpness of Very Good. Struck on a porous planchet. Estimated Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $460
Lot 1274		1804. Crosslet 4, stems. C-10, R.1. PCGS graded MS-62 Brown. Glossy, olive-brown surfaces with three spots of lighter color on the obverse. Softly struck at the denticles, as often seen on this variety. A choice example with great eye appeal. PCGS reports 5 at this level, 7 in MS-63, and 2 in MS-64. Thus, finding a nicer one would be both expensive and difficult. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,438
Lot 1275		1805. Large 5, stems. C-4 (Rarity 2). EF-40. Glossy reddish-brown with sharp details throughout. Estimated Value $150 - 200 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $311
Lot 1276		1806. Small 6, stemless. NGC graded MS-64 Brown. Here is a beauty! Well struck and problem free. The glossy surfaces are reddish brown in color and overall, a delightful half cent, perfect for a date or top quality type set. We suggest the new owner reholder this coin as the plastic is scratched up. Pop of 8 with only 2 higher in MS-65. Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,800 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1277		1806. Small 6, stemless. NGC graded MS-61 Brown. A lustrous example, light brown in color. A wonderful example for the draped bust type. Estimated Value $600 - 700 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1278		1826 and 1854. Both C-1. Both EF-45. Both are light chocolate brown. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $130 - 150 View details	Realized $299
Lot 1279		1828. 13 stars. C-3. PCGS graded MS-63 Red & Brown. Far more red than brown, here is a lovely Classic Head half cent in an old green holder (PCGS # 1148) Estimated Value $300 - 350 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $391
Lot 1280		1828. 13 stars. PCGS graded MS-63 Red & Brown. Well struck with plenty of mottled mint red color intact (PCGS # 1148) Estimated Value $300 - 350 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $368
Lot 1281		1828. 13 stars. PCGS graded MS-62 Brown. Uniform reddish-brown overlays the lustrous surfaces. Estimated Value $200 - 240 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $311
Lot 1282		1828 13 stars and 1854. EF-45. Each is a pleasing problem free coin. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $90 - 100 View details	Realized $173
Lot 1283		1829. MS-64 Brown. Iridescent medium brown over lustrous surfaces. Estimated Value $400 - 500 View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1284		1834. MS-60 Plus Brown. Estimated Value $200 - 250 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $265
Lot 1285		1835. PCGS graded MS-64 Red & Brown. Well struck with plenty of nice mint red color still visable (PCGS # 1169) Estimated Value $400 - 500 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1286		1835. C-1. MS-64 Red & Brown. Well struck with a natural mellowing of fiery mint red. Estimated Value $400 - 500 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $489
Lot 1287		1835. C-2. MS-64 Red & Brown. Well struck with full mint red on the obverse and an area of toning on the reverse. Estimated Value $400 - 500 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $489
Lot 1288		1835. NTC graded MS-61. Uniform dark reddish-brown. Estimated Value $125 - 150 View details	Realized $207
Lot 1289		1835. C-2. MS-60 Brown. Semi reflective surfaces with slight iridescence. Estimated Value $140 - 150 View details	Realized $196
Lot 1290		1851. N-3 Late die state. PCI graded MS-60 Brown. Uniform dark reddish-brown in color. Estimated Value $250 - 300 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 1291		1855. C-1. NGC graded MS-64 Red & Brown. Mostly fiery mint red with some minor fly-specks scattered about. In an older holder. Estimated Value $400 - 450 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $834
Lot 1292		1855. C-1. NGC graded MS-64 Red & Brown. Mostly brown with some mint red still present. In an older holder (PCGS # 11234) Estimated Value $400 - 450 View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $575
Lot 1293		1855 Mint Error. PCGS graded MS-62 Brown Cracked Planchet. Nice and lustrous with lovely shades of brown iridescence. The planchet is cracked at 4:00 on the obverse. Estimated Value $300 - 350 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 1294		1855. MS-60 Brown. Needle sharp with semi reflective surfaces with are slightly iridescent. Estimated Value $120 - 140 View details	Realized $138
Lot 1295		1857 Mint Error - Curved Clip at 3:00. NGC graded MS-63 Brown. Some faded Mint red still present; otherwise, the coin is olive-brown and wine-red in color. The clip is very minor but can be seen on the right side of the obverse, where a depression in the rim can be seen (the clip prevented the metal from flowing into the deepest recesses of the die). Half Cent errors of any magnitude are rare and desirable, especially on this tougher, last-year-of-the-type issue. Estimated Value $300 - 350 View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345