Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 28

Pre-Long Beach Coin Auction

U.S. Dimes - Bust through Barber

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1067		1814. Large Date. JR-3, Rarity-2. PCGS graded MS-64. One of the nicest early Capped Bust dimes we have handled in quite some time. Aged silver surfaces have gorgeous rainbow toning in swirling patterns on the obverse. The reverse has tints of steel-blue and iridescent rust orange toning. A finely granular frost covers the fields and the devices. Stars 1-7 are fully struck up while stars 8-13 are a little weak. Some strike weakness is also noted on Liberty's curls furthest to the right, the right side of the neck of the eagle and the tip of the eagle's left wing. The strike weakness is minor and for the most part this example was well struck as evidenced by the clashmarks near stars 5-7 depicting the leaves from the reverse. A fine die crack exists from the lower portion of the beak to the central shield. Another fine die crack starts just left of 10 and continues to the middle of the shield, meeting with the aforementioned die crack. Early Capped Bust dimes just never look this nice and original. While PCGS has graded this coin MS64 and the strike weakness could be a reason to technically not grade this specimen gem, the eye appeal is unquestionably gem! PCGS population of 19 in MS64, 4 in MS65 and a single MS66 as finest Please note that the present example is housed in a PCGS Small Date holder. This is incorrect, the coin at hand is a Large Date example, more specifically a JR-3. This variety is identified by the larger date, the center dot on the neck, the beginning of the scroll under the left serif of D and the absence of a dot after 10c (PCGS # 4489) . Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. Ex-Garrett Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $10,350
Lot 1068		1821 Capped Bust Dime. Small date. . JR-9, Rarity-2. NGC graded MS-64. With a mintage for the date of 1,186,512, certain Large Date and Small Date examples can be found with relative ease. With regards to total populations of Large and Small Date issues, PCGS and NGC on average have graded about 1/10 the number of Small Dates as they have Large Dates. Therefore, this type is going to be a bit more of a challenge. The Small Date type is quickly discernible from the Large Date type, the date appearing to hug the dentilation at 6:00 and the three known Small Date die marriages are each fairly common (JR-10 being the scarcest). This is all great until you need to find a choice and original near-gem example. With wholly white and lustrous surfaces, the present Capped Bust Dime is quite rare. The strike is sharp and hair detail is complete, each strand and curl fully brought up. Wing and claw detail on the reverse should be applauded as well. Only very minor hairlines are keeping this example from the gem level. For this variety, this is the second finest example graded at NGC, a single MS-65 the finest attributed example for the JR-9 variety. Estimated Value $3,200 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1069		1832 Capped Bust Dime. MS-60 Plus. A nice bold strike with some faint hairlines present. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $460
Lot 1070		1835 Capped Bust Dime. MS-60 Plus. Well struck with stars and hair detail fully defined. We note some minor marks about the reverse rims and all, attractively toned. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1071		1837 Liberty Seated Dime. Large date. PCGS graded AU-58. A gorgeous example of this popular type coin. Soft gray surfaces with iridescent toning. Lustrous and very choice for the grade. PCGS has graded 17 in AU-58 (PCGS # 4561) . Estimated Value $600 - 650. The Michael M. Magdic Collection Ex - Elisaberg. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $690
Lot 1072		1838-O Liberty Seated Dime. No stars. PCGS graded AU-58. Smooth gray surfaces with a satiny appearance. Champagne tones are present on both obverse and reverse. The strike is sharp and Liberty's head displays no wear. There are a few random scratches on the obverse near shoulder and near shield and knee. Only 406,034 coins were produced and this issue is scarce in all grades. In an older PCGS green label holder. PCGS has graded 11 in AU-58, 1 in MS-62, 7 in MS-63 and 9 in MS-64 (PCGS # 4564) . Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,530
Lot 1073		1845 Liberty Seated Dime. PCGS graded MS-64. Well struck with subdued frost. Original surfaces have splashes of darker golden toning, mostly near the periphery. The reverse is bisected by a die crack that starts between the TE of STATES and continues down through the bow. An issue that has a small group in the near-gem category but is almost non-existent in true gem condition. Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $633
Lot 1074		1852 Liberty Seated Dime. PCGS graded MS-64. Luster is plentiful across finely granular surfaces that still possess abundant mint frost. Both the obverse and reverse have a gorgeous light golden toning, heavier on the reverse. There are two small horizontal ticks left of star 13 in field. Another scratch runs across the knee of Liberty. The With Stars Seated Liberty dimes are quite scarce and in the near-gem and gem conditions, undervalued. PCGS has graded 32 in MS-64, 15 in MS-65, 2 in MS-66 and 2 in MS-67 (PCGS # 4597) . Estimated Value $750 - 800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $834
Lot 1075		1857 Liberty Seated Dime. PCGS graded Proof 63 PQ. The 1857 dime is a Rarity-6 issue as a proof and few survive in any condition. The fields on this specimen have a medium intensity to their reflectivity and are covered in light golden toning and iridescence. A small lint mark on the hand of Liberty is an excellent identifier. The device of Liberty is mark free and the entire coin, obverse and reverse, is superbly struck. We feel that this rarity is choice for the grade and conservatively graded by PCGS. Only 70 proofs were struck in 1857 and we are sure bidders will be eager to acquire this seldom seen rarity. PCGS population of 7 in PR-63, 7 in PR-64, 2 in PR-65 and 3 in PR-66 (PCGS # 4746) . Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,800. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,450
Lot 1076		1857-O Liberty Seated Dime. NGC graded MS-67. A superb well struck example with pristine frosty mint surfaces that shimmer with freshness. The centers are brilliant radiating outward into hues of violet and mottled dark blue iridescence. A truly fabulous example with a population of 1. This is the finest graded by NGC. Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,175
Lot 1077		1874 Liberty Seated Dime. Arrows. PCGS graded MS-62. A well struck frosty white example (PCGS # 4668) . Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $437
Lot 1078		1875-CC Liberty Seated Dime. Mint mark above bow. PCGS graded MS-64. Almost pure white and extremely frosty. Liberty is well struck and near-gem in appearance. Light russet toning in the borders. Sharp mintmark is present within the wreath, above bow. In an old PCGS green label holder (PCGS # 4673) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,323
Lot 1079		1876-CC Liberty Seated Dime. PCGS graded MS-64. Frosty and white with some hints of lavender. PCGS has graded 48 in this grade with 43 finer (PCGS # 4680) . Estimated Value $380 - 400. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,438
Lot 1080		1877-CC Liberty Seated Dime. PCGS graded MS-64. Thickly frosted and superbly lustrous. Light lavender and golden toning in the borders. In an old PCGS green label holder. PCGS has graded 53 in MS-64 (PCGS # 4683) . Estimated Value $375 - 400. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $891
Lot 1081		1878-CC Liberty Seated Dime. PCGS graded MS-63. Fully prooflike, white and frosty! Light die polish lines seen vertically on the obverse. Liberty is mark free and well struck. The reverse has dramatic die polish lines running left to right and another patch of criss-crossed raised die lines at 12:00 near the border. In an older PCGS green label holder (PCGS # 4686) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200. The Michael M. Magdic Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,668
Lot 1082		1880 Liberty Seated Dime. NGC graded MS-65. A well struck untoned frosty mint gem. Estimated Value $900 - 950. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1083		1882 Liberty Seated Dime. NGC graded Proof 66 Cameo. A nicely toned gem proof Seated Liberty dime. The deep iridescent and pewter toning perfectly surrounds the heavily frosted device of Liberty. Sharp, radiating luster over abrasion-free surfaces. We note a tiny reed mark on the right knee of Liberty as the only imperfection. NGC population of 12 in PR-66CAM, 10 in PR-67CAM and 3 in PR-68CAM. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,508
Lot 1084		1885 Liberty Seated Dime. PCGS graded Proof 67 Cameo. A "top pop" blast white and frosty superb gem! As if it were struck yesterday, the surfaces are shimmering with metal flow lines and unstoppable luster. Strongly Cameo, bordering on Deep Cameo, the contrast between the fields and the devices is awesome. Hard to identify by any scratches or lint marks but a tiny nick on Liberty's upper right shoulder is mentioned simply as a way to track this beauty through the rest of time. The 1 in the date is a little concave, as struck. A blazing gem that represents how the finest gem proof type can look! PCGS population of 4 in PR-67CAM and a single PR-68CAM as finest (PCGS # 84782) . Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,910
Lot 1085		1888 Liberty Seated Dime. PCGS graded MS-66. Lovely mint green iridescence with russet highlights. Fully engulfed in luster and definitely not lacking in the eye appeal department. Tied for Finest Known with 19 others at PCGS (PCGS # 4700) . Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 1086		1889 Liberty Seated Dime. NGC graded MS-65. A frosty mostly untoned specimen. Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 1087		1890 Liberty Seated Dime. PCGS graded MS-66. Smoky gray surfaces accented with lovely toning. Nice type in superb gem is much scarcer than most realize and a quick glance at the old Bluesheet levels of 1989 will reaffirm the undervalued status of coins such as this. PCGS population of 30 in MS-66 with only 3 in MS-67 (PCGS # 4704) . Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,150
Lot 1088		1891 Liberty Seated Dime. PCGS graded MS-66. A frosty and pure white superb gem. Only the slightest amount of strike weakness is noted on the top of Liberty's head. PCGS population of 52 in MS-66 with only 4 in MS-67 as finest (PCGS # 4706) . Estimated Value $900 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $978
Lot 1089		1894-O Barber Dime. NGC graded AU-50. Lightly toned and quite scarce in high grade. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $489
Lot 1090		1903-S Barber Dime. NGC graded AU-50. Lightly toned. A key date and quite scarce in this grade. Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $805
Lot 1091		1904 and 1912 Barber Dimes. NGC graded MS-64 and MS-66Star respectively. Both with nice original toning. Lot of 2 coins. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details	Realized $1,495
Lot 1092		Stunning Cameo Gem Proof 1911 Barber Dime. NGC graded Proof 68 Cameo. Pure white surfaces with complete reflectivity are magnified in beauty by a whisper of blue, green and champagne toning. Fully struck with not even a touch of weakness in Longacre's cereal wreath. Only 13 cameo gem proofs have ever been graded by NGC and the present example is tied for the Finest Known with only two others. Stunning gem type like this 1911 Barber dime has a lot of potential and examples such as this, that are conditionally very rare, can still be purchased at reasonable levels. NGC population of 3 with none finer, tied for Finest Known. PCGS has never graded a Proof 68 Cameo example. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,475
Lot 1093		1913-S Barber Dime. NGC graded MS-66. A well struck gem and glittering with undisturbed satiny white mint luster. Here is an outstanding example, one of the finest we have ever handled. Pop of 7 with only 3 higher by a point. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,990
Lot 1094		1914 Barber Dime. PCGS graded MS-65. Barber's classic depiction of Liberty is smooth, lustrous and surrounded by a plethora of golden and magenta toning. Looking at the overall appearance of the obverse will remind one of the turning leaves of Fall. The reverse is a silky and lustrous pewter gray. Housed in a 2nd generation PCGS holder and as fresh an one could hope for. PCGS population of 110 in MS-65, 33 in MS-66 and 4 in MS-67 (PCGS # 4865) . Estimated Value $475 - 525. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $661
Lot 1095		A group of better Barber Dimes. All are ANACS graded as follows: 1894-0 Net EF-40 scratched and cleaned; 1895 Net F-15 corroded, cleaned; 1897 MS-61; 1900-S Net EF-40 polished; 1913-S Net EF-40 scratched; 1913-S F-12 and F-15. Lot of 7 coins. Estimated Value $600 - 650. View details	Realized $834