Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 28

Pre-Long Beach Coin Auction

U.S. Lincoln Cents

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 932		1909 Lincoln Cent. VDB. NGC graded MS-67 Red. Well struck, fully red and absolutely superb in every respect. NGC reports 68 this high with only 1 higher in MS-68 RD. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,323
Lot 933		1909-S Lincoln Cent. VDB. NGC graded MS-65 Red & Brown. A nice crisp strike and loaded with mint luster. The mint red, about 50% or more, is reddish-orange with rose highlights fading naturally to tan. Some scattered light fly-specks are present but only with the aid of magnification and overall, this is a lovely gem example of this key date Lincoln cent. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,760
Lot 934		1909-S Lincoln Cent. VDB. PCGS graded MS-64 Red & Brown PQ. Looks like a full Mint State 65 RB to us thus our Premium Quality designation (PCGS # 2427) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,955
Lot 935		1909-S Lincoln Cent. VDB. PCGS graded MS-64 Red & Brown. The classic "collector" issue with virtually every "coin kid" growing up thinking they would find one of these. Correctly attributed as red-brown and we note some additional light violet hues that enhance this example even more. Obverse and reverse surfaces are clean and only a single diagonal tick mark on the jawline is worth pointing out. A nice original example of this famous small cent (PCGS # 2427) . Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,013
Lot 936		1909-S Lincoln Cent. VDB. PCGS graded MS-63 Red. A cherry red and lovely example of this legendary Lincoln Cent rarity. The obverse is wholly red with a few translucent spots. Lincoln's portrait is sharp and free from any sharp nicks. The reverse displays a luscious blend of golden, olive and steel blue toning in the center (PCGS # 2428) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,013
Lot 937		1909-S Lincoln Cent. VDB. PCGS graded MS-63 Red. Soft brick red coloration with a satiny texture. Hints of olive and yellow are randomly scattered across the obverse and reverse. The eye appeal is choice for the grade. A "cult-like" issue from the Lincoln Cent series and one that virtually every coin collecting kid has searched for at one point in time (PCGS # 2428) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,955
Lot 938		1909-S Lincoln Cent. VDB. PCGS graded MS-63 Red. Original and lustrous mint red color with rose undertones. A light film rests on the surfaces, heaviest on the obverse, and most likely originating from a n old fingerprint. Several scattered small tick marks are found on Lincoln's portrait. A very pleasing example in an affordable grade (PCGS # 2428) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,013
Lot 939		1909-S Lincoln Cent. VDB. ANACS graded Net EF-45 Recolored. Quite attractive we might add! Easily worth our estimate. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 940		1909-S Lincoln Cent. VDB. ANACS graded Net Fine-12 Scratched-Cleaned. Actually not as bad as it might sound. Looks like a decent Fine 12 coin. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 941		1909 Lincoln Cent. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red & Brown. A striking proof Lincoln with plenty of original mint red enhanced by gorgeous mint green and bright yellow toning. While relatively common in this gem condition, few are going to have this much eye appeal and we urge the interested bidder to view this lot carefully. PCGS population of 56 in PR-65RB, 17 in PR-66RB and 1 in PR-67RB (PCGS # 3304) . Estimated Value $650 - 750. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $891
Lot 942		1909-S Lincoln Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red PQ. Sharply struck and possessing attractive frosty surfaces, especially Lincoln's portrait. No spots and void of any scratches or dull nicks. Conservatively graded and definitely worth closer inspection by our bidders (PCGS # 2434) . Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $661
Lot 943		1909-S Lincoln Cent. S over horizontal S. PCGS graded MS-65 Red PQ. Intense fiery red surfaces with loads of original mint luster. Only two small carbon spot can be noted at the bottom of Lincoln's coat. Quite frosty and very choice for the grade. Traces of another "S" are seen at the upper half of the prominent mintmark Housed in a first generation PCGS holder. Please note that PCGS did not attribute the variety on this coin when graded. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,668
Lot 944		1911-D Lincoln Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. Rose colored surfaces have scattered carbon spots. Both obverse and reverse are very lustrous with a matte appearance. Housed in a first generation PCGS holder. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $489
Lot 945		1911-D Lincoln Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. Rose colored surfaces with plentiful luster. We note the existence of a single dark speck just behind Lincoln's head but otherwise the surfaces are clean and desirable (PCGS # 2446) . Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $489
Lot 946		1912 Lincoln Cent. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red & Brown. The first generation PCGS holder that this specimen is housed in allows viewers to observe the pronounced borders found on these early proof Lincoln cents. A mysterious example with a mottled/streaky coloration that incorporates original mint red and soft reddish brown and blond. No marks to speak of and the only spot is an isolated off-color spot just back of Lincoln's dome. Housed in a first generation holder. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $776
Lot 947		1912-D Lincoln Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. Fully lustrous and fiery red with a faint hint of an old fingerprint on the obverse (PCGS # 2455) . Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $661
Lot 948		1912-S Lincoln Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. Crisp, lustrous surfaces with a golden sheen. Die clashing is noted at the C of CENT (PCGS # 2458) . Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,530
Lot 949		1912-S Lincoln Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. A well struck fiery red mint beauty. Pop of 132 with 34 better by a point (PCGS # 2458) . Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $805
Lot 950		1913 Lincoln Cent. PCGS graded Proof 65 Red. Fully struck and still possessing original mint red coloration. Lincoln's hair detail is fantastic on this gem specimen, the upper curls of his hair almost seeming to be in high relief. Abrasion free and only a few scattered fly specks are noted. Surfaces are heavily lustrous and a touch of magenta and russet toning is seen in some of the protected areas. PCGS population of 38 in PR65RD, 24 in PR-66RD and 4 in PR-67RD (PCGS # 3317) . Estimated Value $750 - 850. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 951		1913 Lincoln Cent. PCGS graded Proof 64 Red. Rich red surfaces have a violet glow. Near-gem in condition with heavily shifting luster. Pronounced borders and a sharp strike. A single carbon fleck is seen on the reverse at the border near the M of UNUM. These early proof Lincoln's always seem like a good deal when found this choice. PCGS population of 55 in Proof 64 red. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $661
Lot 952		1914-D Lincoln Cent. PCGS graded MS-65 Brown. A marvelous well struck example exhibiting lustrous reddish-brown surfaces with hints of red. The PCGS population reports only 8 in this grade with none higher in brown (PCGS # 2471) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,255
Lot 953		1914-D Lincoln Cent. PCGS graded MS-64 Red. A lovely well struck example of this key date Lincoln cent. Very rare in full mint red. PCGS pop reports 126 in this grade with 50 in MS-65 RD and 3 in MS-66 RD (PCGS # 2473) . Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $6,038
Lot 954		1914-D Lincoln Cent. Sharpness of MS-60. Possible retooling around the edges is noted. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $978
Lot 955		1914-D Lincoln Cent. Consists of: NGC Fine 15 Brown; NGC Fine 12 Brown (2); NGC VG-10 Brown; NGC VG-8 Brown, ACG VF-20 (our grade VG-8). Here is a half dozen examples of a key date that is always in demand. Lot of 6 coins. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details	Realized $1,093
Lot 956		1914-S Lincoln Cent. PCGS graded MS-65 Red & Brown. A key issue in the Lincoln small cent series that is scarce in gem condition regardless of the remaining mint red color. Fortunately, this example has retained a healthy portion of original mint red color, around 50%. Subdued surfaces are lustrous and the reverse has a light violet shadow to it. There is a small die crack extending from the rim right of coat tip and continuing northwest to the top of the coat, just under the mintmark. The 1914-S is underappreciated by the majority of small cent enthusiasts and generally is picked-off by specialists who appreciate the rarity of this issue. Housed in a first generation PCGS holder. PCGS population of 14 in MS-65 RB with none finer in RB. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,990
Lot 957		1915 Lincoln Cent. PCGS graded MS-65 Red. Blazing original mint red coloration. A single tick mark on Lincoln's forehead is the only one worth pointing out. A few remnants of an old fingerprint on the reverse below AMER of AMERICA. Housed in an old 1st generation PCGS holder. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $978
Lot 958		1915-S Lincoln Cent. PCGS graded MS-65 Red & Brown. A well struck satiny mint gem and spot-free. Pop of 11 with none higher in Red and Brown. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,610
Lot 959		1922 Lincoln Cent. No D. Strong reverse. NCS graded Extremely Fine Details, improperly cleaned. Actually, a decent looking high grade example of this popular key issue. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 960		1938 Lincoln Cent. PCGS graded Proof 67 Red. Deep red color, almost brick red in appearance. This is the way that superb gem proofs of this issue from this time period are supposed to look. No marks or nicks and no hairlines. A coin that is almost perfect in condition. PCGS has graded 24 in this grade with none finer and this is the finest example we have handled (PCGS # 3341) . Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,500. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,495
Lot 961		1943-S Lincoln Cent. PCGS graded MS-68. Fantastic eye appeal and razor sharp! Untoned and thickly lustrous surfaces are free from abrasions. Tied for Finest Known with a group of others. A great conditional rarity of an important 20th century "type" coin. PCGS population of 51 in MS-68 with none finer (PCGS # 2717) . Estimated Value $900 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,495
Lot 962		1955 Lincoln Cent. Doubled Die Obverse. NGC graded MS-65 Red. A fiery red, gem example of one America's most well known modern rarities! The story of the 1955 Double Die penny has caused countless numbers of children and adults to religiously rummage through their change. Produced by problems that arise during the multiple softenings and hubbings that occur during the production of a die, the 1955 is believed to have been produced during a graveyard shift the summer of that year. An estimated 20,000 to 24,000 examples of this error were struck and the chief coiner at the time decided to integrate them into millions of normally hubbed coins, a decision based on his reluctance to remove the double die errors at the expense of the millions of correctly hubbed 1955 pennies. Due to placement into circulation, it is seldom that a true red Double Die example is found. While brown and red-brown examples appear in the near-gem to gem grades rarely, a true red gem is spectacularly rare! The present specimen displays satiny surfaces possessing complete, full mint red color. Splashes of violet grace Lincoln's hair and coat. Frost is see on the high points and recessed areas of Lincoln's portrait. The doubling is dramatic and unquestionable. Tied for Finest Known at NGC with only 9 other specimens! The sky is the limit with regards to this issues future and we are sure this famous modern small cent rarity will receive competitive bidding. Estimated Value $24,000 - 28,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 963		1955 Lincoln Cent. Doubled die obverse. PCGS graded MS-63 Red & Brown. Famous Lincoln cent issue that every small cent collector seeks. Choice surfaces that have a blend of original mint red, violet, magenta and red-brown hues. Luster is above average for the grade and the doubling is strongly pronounced. A very pleasing coin and in a collectible grade. PCGS has graded 147 in MS-63RB, 143 in MS-64RB and 3 in MS-65RB (PCGS # 2826) . Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,700. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,588
Lot 964		1955 Lincoln Cent. Doubled die obverse. MS-63 Red & Brown. Possibly retoned, nevertheless, quite attractive and choice. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,013
Lot 965		1955 Lincoln Cent. Doubled die obverse. PCGS graded AU-55. A glossy chocolate reddish-brown specimen (PCGS # 2825) . Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,380
Lot 966		1965 Lincoln Cent. SMS. NGC graded MS-66 Red Cameo. A modern date condition rarity as the population figures report only 17 in this grade with 7 in MS-67 Red Cameo. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 967		1909-S Lincoln Cent. All ANACS graded as follows: EF-45 (2); VF-30; Net VF-20 cleaned; VG-10; VG-8. Lot of 6 coins. Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details	Realized $518
Lot 968		A Set of Lincoln Cents 1909 to 1958-D Mounted in Three (3) Lucite Holders. Missing the 1922 "P" and 1955 Double Die. All the coins have been cleaned to resemble mint state quality. This set will grade sharpness of EF to Mint State. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details	Realized $2,530
Lot 969		1934-2003-D. Complete Set each PCGS or NGC graded. Lacks only the major Double Die vanities but does include a number of sub varieties. Grades range from MS-64 Red to MS-69 Red. We urge careful inspection as this set contains lots of hidden value. A complete listing is available upon written request. Lot of 173 coins. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500. View details	Realized $776
Lot 970		1950-2003-S. Complete Set of Proof Lincoln Cents each NGC or PCGS graded. Includes both 1960 and 1970-S small and large date varieties as well as both 1979-S and 1981-S type 1 and 2 varieties. Coins range from Proof 65 Red to Proof 69 Red Deep Cameo. We urge inspection prior to bidding as this collection contains plenty of super high grade specimens. Lot of 55 coins. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details	Realized $299
Lot 971		Partial Set of Lincoln Cents. 1909-1940-S. Lacking only the 1912-D, 1912-S, 1914-D and 1922 "P". Coins will range in grade from Extremely Fine to Mint State with the majority grading About Uncirculated or better (as is the key date 1909-S-VDB). Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details	Realized $6,325