Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 41

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Legal Tender Notes - Large

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1913		1862, $1 United States Note. Serial Number 1. PCGS Apparent Very Fine 25, Minor Restoration. . Fr-17a. . KL-2. This is one of only a half dozen known serial number 1 examples known on this series, and none are high grade. In fact, this example is tied with one other for the finest known according to the census. Some minor restoration is present, otherwise it faces up problem-free. A splendid opportunity to own a Serial number 1 note on the first U.S. $1 bill. Estimated Value $30,000 - 50,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1914		1869, $1 United States Note. CGA Choice Uncirculated 63. . Fr-18. . KL-5. The 1869 Rainbow design series ranks among the most attractive and colorful examples of U.S. Currency, and this Ace is no exception. The deep green color is particularly striking, and adds considerably to the already lovely visual appeal. A few minor corner folds are noted, although these were likely accounted for in the final CGA grade. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,760
Lot 1915		1869, $1 United States Note. CGA About Uncirculated 58. . Fr-18. . KL-5. A lovely Rainbow Ace with just a couple of light folds that prevent a higher grade. Beautiful colors are exhibited on this striking example. Always a collector favorite. Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,300
Lot 1916		1869, $1 United States Note. PCGS Very Good 8. . Fr-18. . KL-5. A well worn example of this popular Rainbow Ace design type. Although well worn, it is fully intact and represents an eminently affordable opportunity for the budget-minded collector to own an example. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $196
Lot 1917		1875, $1 United States Note. CGA Gem Uncirculated 66. . Fr-26. . KL-13. This beautiful Gem Ace has great margins and terrific color, particularly on the bright red overprint that gives this design sub-type its characteristic appeal. Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,800. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1918		1878, $1 United States Note. PCGS Superb Gem New 67PPQ. . Fr-27. . KL-14. This exquisite example displays broad, even margins, bold colors, bright inks, and terrific originality. The embossing is evident even through the holder, and the visual appeal is second to none. It is the finest example that PCGS has graded of this one-Fr. number type to date, and few are likely to be its equal. Estimated Value $4,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,520
Lot 1919		1880, $1 United States Note. CGA Gem Uncirculated 67. . Fr-29. . KL-16. This Legal Tender Ace has terrific centering and margins, and the colors are as rich and bold as on any we can recall. A possible fold is barely visible at the bottom right, otherwise the note is a spectacular high grade example of this lovely design type. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1920		1880, $1 United States Note. Courtesy Autograph. PCGS New 62. . Fr-29. . KL-16. Although the corners are a bit rounded and the margins are slightly askew, the colors are bright and bold on this Legal Ace. It bears the courtesy autograph of James Gilfillan, who was Treasurer of the U.S. from 1877 to 1883. Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,150
Lot 1921		1880, $1 United States Note. PMG graded Choice About Unc. 58. . Fr-34. . KL-21. A brightly colored Legal Ace that appears fully Uncirculated at a glance. Estimated Value $850 - 950. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $891
Lot 1922		1880, $1 United States Note. PCGS Very Good 10. . Fr-35. . KL-22. The very tip of the bottom left corner is missing, otherwise this note might have graded a solid Fine. Estimated Value $90 - 110. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $115
Lot 1923		1917, $1 United States Note. PCGS Very Choice New 64PPQ. . Fr-36. . KL-23. A trivial bit of handling and an upper-right margin that is a trifle tight are the only mentionable flaws on this fully original near-Gem example. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $460
Lot 1924		1917, $1 United States Note. RCGS Choice CU 64. . Fr-37. . KL-24. Low serial number H28A, a two digit example from an ever-popular series courtesy autograph. This note has good margins and centering, although a corner bend might prevent a higher grade. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,265
Lot 1925		1917, $1 United States Note. PCGS Choice About New 58PPQ. . Fr-37. . KL-24. A single fold prevents a higher grade on this two-digit Legal $1 that bears serial number H60A. It is boldly embossed, well centered, and fully original. Estimated Value $1,350 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $978
Lot 1926		1917, $1 United States Note. CGA Choice Uncirculated 64. . Fr-37. . KL-24. If the back design were not slightly skewed toward the top, this nice-looking example might have challenged for a higher grade. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1927		1917, $1 United States Note. PCGS Very Choice New 64PPQ. . Fr-39. . KL-27. The bottom face margin is a little tighter than the top on this Legal Ace, otherwise a Gem grade would be in order. A fully original and very attractive example. Estimated Value $300 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $357
Lot 1928		1917, $1 United States Note. CGA Very Fine 35. . Fr-39. . KL-27. A solid looking mid-grade example. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1929		1917, $1 United States Note. PCGS Extremely Fine 45PPQ. . Fr-39. . KL-27. A few light folds are all that prevent this attractive, fully original, and boldly embossed example from a much higher grade. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $201
Lot 1930		1862, $2 United States Note. CGA Choice Uncirculated 63. . Fr-41. . KL-100. This early Legal Tender Deuce has bold color and excellent eye appeal. The grade is defined by the close margins and a minor bend in the upper left corner that just touches the design frame. An old, light toned spot is noticed on the back where a hinge was once attached. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,760
Lot 1931		1878, $2 United States Note. CGA Gem Uncirculated 66. . Fr-48. . KL-108. This lovely Legal Tender Deuce has broad margins and outstanding color. A couple of minor corner bends are noted for accuracy. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,530
Lot 1932		1880, $2 United States Note. CGA Gem Uncirculated 66. . Fr-52. . KL-112. This example possesses lovely colors and tremendous eye appeal, although two vertical bends are noticed through the encapsulated holder. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,553
Lot 1933		1917, $2 United States Note. PCGS Very Fine 20. . Fr-60. . KL-120. A solid mid-grade example of this popular large size Deuce. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $127
Lot 1934		1917, $2 United States Note. PCGS Very Fine 30. . Fr-60. . KL-120. Legal Tender Deuces are always collector favorites, and this is a bright, pleasing mid-grade example. Estimated Value $120 - 140. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 1935		1862, $5 United States Note. RCGS Choice CU 63. . Fr-61a. . KL-190. This lovely $5 Legal has terrific color and good originality, no rips or tears or pinholes. Perhaps there is a bit too much handling and the back design is centered a bit low for a higher grade consideration. One of two sequential notes in this auction. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1936		1862, $5 United States Note. RCGS Crisp CU 62. . Fr-61a. . KL-190. This Legal Five precedes the note above by a single serial number, and is problem-free. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1937		1869, $5 United States Note. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ. . Fr-64. . KL-194. A lovely Gem Rainbow Woodchopper, with the radar serial number K767767. The centering and eye appeal on this example are fully adequate for the grade, and the colors are sharp and bold. Radar numbers, also called palindrones, are seldom seen on early type notes. Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1938		1869, $5 United States Note. CGA Gem Uncirculated 66. . Fr-64. . KL-194. This Rainbow Woodchopper Five has broad margins, bright colors, sharp corners, and terrific overall eye appeal. It is sometimes difficult to appreciate originality through an encapsulated holder, but this Gem appears to have everything going for it. Estimated Value $6,000 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1939		1875, $5 United States Note. CGA Gem Uncirculated 66. . Fr-68. . KL-198. A beautiful Gem Woodchopper from this attractive earlier design sub-type which features a bold and ornate red overprint. Well margined and with bright paper and bold colors. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,450
Lot 1940		1907, $5 United States Note. Star Note. PCGS Very Fine 30PPQ. . Fr-85. . KL-215. This Woodchopper Star note is strictly original and problem-free, and is extraordinarily attractive for the grade. This example is new to the census, which still numbers less than 10 known replacement examples for the Fr. number. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,553
Lot 1941		1907, $5 United States Note. PCGS Very Fine 30. . Fr-91. . KL-221. This Woodchopper Five is clean and bright for the grade. Estimated Value $175 - 225. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $288
Lot 1942		1878, $10 United States Note. PCGS Gem New 66. . Fr-99. . KL-365. A lovely near-Superb example with broad margins, bold colors, and outstanding eye appeal. Some original embossing is present, and the overall eye appeal is outstanding. Although only about 75 examples of this number are known, a surprising ratio of the survivors are Uncirculated. This is one of the nicest we've seen. Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $11,500
Lot 1943		1880, $10 United States Note. CGA Gem Uncirculated 65. . Fr-103. . KL-369. A fully original Gem with bold embossing, great color, and ample margins, this "Jackass" note is from the second variety of this Fr. number with the serial numbers switched from blue to red. A lovely note that is certain to please the winning bidder. Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,480
Lot 1944		1880, $10 United States Note. PCGS Gem New 65PPQ. . Fr-111. . KL-377. A lovely Gem Webster $10, with ample margins, bold colors and inks, and original embossing that is easily evident through the PCGS holder. High grade "Jackass" notes (so-called because if the note is turned upside-down, the eagle vignette at the bottom center resembles a donkey) are seldom available in any quantity, and type collectors must often be patient for nice original examples to surface. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,720
Lot 1945		1880, $10 United States Note. CGA graded Gem Uncirculated 66. . Fr-111. . KL-377. A beautiful Gem with outstanding colors and excellent eye appeal. Broadly margined for the type, it has all the characteristics one would expect at this grade level. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,875
Lot 1946		1901, $10 United States Note. PCGS Apparent Fine 15, Edge Tear at Right, Rust Spots. . Fr-114. . KL-380. Although plagued by a few problems, this Bison note remains a collectible example and will likely save the winning bidder several hundred dollars over a problem-free representative. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $528
Lot 1947		1901, $10 United States Note. CGA Gem Uncirculated 66. . Fr-115. . KL-381. This lovely Gem example has great color and centering, and the overall appearance is solid for the grade. It is from the second signature combination in this ever-popular series, and high grade examples are always highly sought. Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1948		1901, $10 United States Note. CGA About Uncirculated 50. . Fr-118. . KL-384. This attractive Bison is from a slightly scarcer signature combination that is seldom seen much finer. A few light folds are present on this one, but the visual appeal is that of a fully Uncirculated example. Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1949		1901, $10 United States Note. CGA Gem Uncirculated 67. . Fr-119. . KL-385. A lovely Bison with good color and tremendous eye appeal, this high grade example is from a Fr. number that is slightly more difficult to locate in top grade than other later issues of this design. While the centering and margins support the assigned grade, a center bend is evident after close inspection through the holder. Estimated Value $13,000 - 15,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1950		1901, $10 United States Note. CGA Gem Uncirculated 66. . Fr-119. . KL-385. Extremely well centered for the type, this Bison note possesses terrific eye appeal and bold colors. High grade type notes have enjoyed a strong market in the last few years, and the demand for such material appears to continue unabated. Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1951		1901, $10 United States Bison Note. CGA Choice Uncirculated 64. . Fr-119. . KL-385. This lovely Bison has Gem centering from the face, but the back is skewed slightly toward the upper left. Bright colors and inks are bold. Fr 119 is not all that common. Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1952		1901, $10 United States Note. CGA Very Fine 20 Washed. . Fr-120. . KL-386. The red overprint has faded on the face of this otherwise solid circulated Bison. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $552
Lot 1953		1901, $10 United States Note. Star Bison Note. CGA About Uncirculated 58. . Fr-121. . KL-387. Although one of the more commonly available Bison Stars, with about 30 pieces known, this is one of the higher grade pieces reported. It is pedigreed to the Great Lakes Collection, and is New but for a single center fold. Estimated Value $13,000 - 15,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1954		1901, $10 United States Note. CGA Gem Uncirculated 66. . Fr-121. . KL-387. This high grade Bison note has good colors and great eye appeal, although the margins are a little tight on both sides for a higher grade. This design type has seen tremendous price pressure in the past couplr of years, with truly appealing examples such as this one fetching higher and higher prices at auction. Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1955		1901, $10 United States Note. Star Note. CGA Fine 12. . Fr-121. . KL-387. About 30 replacement examples of this Fr. number are known, and although this one isn't high grade it is an acceptable representative for the budget-minded collector who wants one. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,610
Lot 1956		1901, $10 United States Note. Star Note. CGA Gem Uncirculated 65. . Fr-122. . KL-388. This outstanding star note is among the finest known of its number, and the overall appearance is consistent with the assigned grade. It is well centered, brightly colored, and the eye appeal is terrific. The margins are a trifle tight at the upper right, otherwise a higher grade might have been asssigned. Estimated Value $17,000 - 20,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1957		1901, $10 United States Note. CGA About Uncirculated 58. . Fr-122. . KL-388. There are a couple of well-hidden folds on this otherwise flawless Bison, otherwise a higher grade might be in order. It is well centered with bold colors and terrific overall eye appeal, and would not look out of place in a type collection of Uncirculated notes. Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,960
Lot 1958		1923, $10 United States Note. CGA Gem Uncirculated 66. . Fr-123. . KL-389. This beautiful example comes from the last 1,000 notes printed of this single-number design, many of which have survived in high grade to give collectors an opportunity to own this otherwise very scarce issue. Nice examples have been particularly difficult to locate in recent years, as the booming currency market has seen many examples find homes in closely held private collections--leaving a dearth of quality material in the marketplace. Estimated Value $15,000 - 20,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $14,375
Lot 1959		1869, $20 United States Note. PMG Gem Uncirculated 66EPQ. . Fr-127. . KL-526. The Rainbow series of 1869 is characterized by the beautiful array of bright colors throughout the design, and it is never so apparent as on a nice example of the $20 denomination. The colors on this example of nothing short of spectacular, and the overall appeal is simply stunning. The note appears to be completely original through the holder, and the margins, although a trifle tight at the right, are fully ample for the assigned grade. A spectacular example of this beautiful and desirable type, a note that could fetch a winning bid well in excess of our perhaps conservative estimate if the current pace of the current market and the demand for high grade type notes is any guide. Estimated Value $25,000 - 30,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1960		1880, $20 United States Note. Courtesy Autograph. CGA Gem Uncirculated 67. . Fr-141. . KL-540. This beautiful Legal Twenty is enhanced by the pen signature of Daniel N. Morgan, who was Treasurer of the United States from 1893 to 1897. It is well margined, boldly printed, and has excellent colors throughout. A splendid note that would make a quality addition to any collection of high grade type notes. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,325
Lot 1961		1880, $20 United States Note. PCGS Apparent Very Fine 25, Paper Clip Rust Stains. . Fr-147. . KL-546. This mid-grade Legal Tender has abit of unfortunate rust staining, otherwise it would be an attractive representative of this large size type note. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 1962		A Large Size Pair. Two different large size type notes, a Fr. 874 $5 1914 Federal Reserve Note Fine, and a Fr. 1173 $10 Gold Certificate Fine, bleached out with a chemical residue smell. Lot of 2 notes. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details	Unsold

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