Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 28

Pre-Long Beach Coin Auction

U.S. Trade Dollars

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1766		1873-S Trade Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. Stormy gray surfaces are highlighted by hints of golden toning. A fine, satiny luster rolls over the fields on both the obverse and reverse. This specimen is refreshingly free from abrasions and only the presence of light hairlines is noted. Strike weakness is noted on Liberty's head, breast and folds of the her gown. The 1873 San Francisco Trade Dollar had the lowest mintage for this series from San Francisco, only 703,000, and it is no surprise that the 1873-S is the rarest San Francisco Trade Dollar. Gem survivors are almost unknown and a pleasing near-gem piece such as this seems undervalued. PCGS population of 19 in MS-64 with only 3 in MS-65 as finest (PCGS # 7033) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $7,475
Lot 1767		1874 Trade Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 63. A brilliant proof Trade Dollar that has its deeply mirrored fields only briefly subdued by light translucent film on both sides. Some light hairlines are noted on obverse and reverse. A single, thin scratch is noted underneath the eagle's right wing. Only the second year of production of the Trade Dollar, this year having both business strikes and proofs struck at Philadelphia (PCGS # 7054) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,530
Lot 1768		1876 Trade Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 63 Cameo. Liberty's frosted device stands out against mirrored fields with light to moderate hairlines. A shallow tick is noted just below star 5 in the field and an old scratch begins in the left obverse field and ends in Liberty's lap. PCGS population of 7 in PR-63 Cam, 5 in PR-64 Cam, 3 in PR65 Cam and 1 in PR-66 Cam as finest (PCGS # 87056) . Estimated Value $2,300 - 2,600. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,415
Lot 1769		1876-S Trade Dollar. MS-60. A sparkling frosty white example with some marks noted in the fields. Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 1770		1877 Trade Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 64. A choice proof with pewter fields highlighted by touches of magenta, champagne and blue hues. The reflectivity of the fields is strong and as a result, light hairlines are observable. As to be expected on a near-gem proof, the devices of Liberty and the eagle are free from any ticks. The lighter silver coloration of the devices also exhibit a smooth luster that shifts upwards during viewing. The year 1877 marks the last year that business strikes and proofs were produced by the Philadelphia Mint in the same year for the Trade Dollars Series. Housed in an older PCGS green label holder. PCGS population of 40 in PR64 with 20 finer (PCGS # 7057) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $5,520
Lot 1771		1878 Trade Dollar. NGC graded Proof 65 PQ. A spectacular gem proof of this low mintage issue! Only 900 proofs were made in 1878 and a large number have been mishandled, cleaned and altered over the years. The present specimen offers the astute buyer a chance to acquire a completely original piece that has the perfect combination of cameo-contrast between the devices and fields accented by vivid iridescent peripheral toning. Electric blue, magenta and deep russet toning paint the borders of an otherwise white and frosty gem. The fields are fully reflective, every portion appearing like a mirror. A perfect type candidate for the most quality conscious individual! Last seen in the market as Lot #3747 of the Superior Sale of the 1872 Amazonian Gold Pattern Set in 1990 where it brought $9,900. NGC population of 41 in PF65, 13 in PF66 and 4 in PF67. Estimated Value $7,000 - 7,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $17,825
Lot 1772		1878 Trade Dollar. NGC graded Proof 65. While at first glance a subdued gray color, a soft tilt backwards reveals beautiful yellow, olive and lavender toning over strongly mirrored fields. The year 1878 marks the first time that Trade Dollars were a proof-only issue from the Philadelphia Mint, a trend that continued through 1885. Only 900 proofs were produced in 1878 and gem survivors are scarce to say the least. The present example is a softly toned gem that would be a perfect fit for anyone's high quality type set. NGC population of 41 in PR-65, 13 in PR-66 and 4 in PR-67 as finest. Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,613
Lot 1773		1878 Trade Dollar. NGC graded Proof 65. The year 1878 was the first year that the Philadelphia Mint produced Trade Dollars in the proof format only. A mintage of 900 proofs is reported and the average survivor will generally grade in the Proof 62-Proof 64 range. In gem condition, the 1878 Proof Trade Dollar is quite rare. This specimen has a golden appearance accented by steel blue tones, the reverse having additional magenta iridescence. Well struck, as is to be expected, and only the faintest whisper of hairlines are seen on strongly mirrored fields. A solid gem with very pleasing eye appeal. NGC population of 41 in PF65, 13 in PF-66 and 4 in PF-67. Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $10,350
Lot 1774		1879 Trade Dollar. ANACS graded Proof 64. Rainbow toning over light gray and reflective fields. A proof only date with a mintage of 1,541. A scarce issue and this example has nice feather detail. Perhaps artificially retoned, but still very attractive (PCGS # 7059) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,220
Lot 1775		1879 Trade Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 64. An off-white specimen with an even semi-transparent film over obverse and reverse surfaces. This film has turned to rainbow iridescence at 6:00 on the reverse. A well struck example with abrasion-free devices. Moderate hairlines seen on both obverse and reverse surfaces. A proof-only date with a mintage of 1,541 (PCGS # 7059) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,300. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $3,450
Lot 1776		1879 Trade Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 63 Cameo. A brilliant proof with deep reflectivity and a sharp Cameo contrast. Moderate hairlines are seen in the fields. A crisp luster still rolls across the fields on the obverse. A proof-only date with a mintage of 1,541 pieces. PCGS population of 13 in PR-63 Cameo with 40 finer (PCGS # 87059) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,875
Lot 1777		1880 Trade Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 62. A stormy gray example of this proof only Trade Dollar issue, one of 1,987 produced this year. Moderate hairlines from an old improper cleaning are the grade determining factor (PCGS # 7060) . Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,553
Lot 1778		1881 Trade Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 61. Proof only mintage of 960 coins. Aged gray and charcoal surfaces with heavy hairlines from an old cleaning (PCGS # 7061) . Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $1,495
Lot 1779		1882 Trade Dollar. NGC graded Proof 66. A beautifully toned and lustrous gem proof Trade Dollar! Fully mirrored fields are not diminished in any way by a light stormy gray film on the surfaces. Liberty is entirely frosted and from the recessed areas of her gown, vivid prismatic toning seeps out at the viewer. The obverse periphery displays electric violet, blue, teal and bright yellow toning. All of this eye appeal is further enhanced by crisp radial luster. Reverse surfaces are more uniformly lavender in coloration and possess a touch more luster than the obverse. A proof only issue with a mintage of only 1,097 pieces. Population of 35, 5 in 67 and 4 in 68. Estimated Value $8,500 - 9,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $9,890
Lot 1780		1882 Trade Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 64. Lovely blue toning throughout the obverse. Liberty is fully struck and completely frosty. The faintest hairline scratch is noted in the left field, just to the right of stars 1-3. A significant opportunity to acquire a richly toned, near-gem Trade Dollar from a proof-only mintage of 1,097. PCGS population of 104 in PR-64, probably few matching the eye appeal of the present specimen (PCGS # 7062) . Estimated Value $2,700 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $4,255