Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 41

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

World Crowns & Minors/Great Britain 2

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 3229		Great Britain. Crown, 1656/4. S.3214; ESC-9. Commonwealth period, 1649-1660. Purchased for its eye-appeal and as the final date of its design type; in fact, struck just as the coming Cromwell crowns were in preparation (the Protector's coins were authorized in 1655, Thomas Simon set to work on them shortly after and produced the prototypes in 1656, and the portraiture coinages dated 1658 began in 1657). Thus this piece should be viewed as the last of its kind and interestingly set at this date in history. Light gray toning with silvery luster beneath, a hint of gold toning, the strike typical as are the rims and surfaces, which show die-porosity (makes sense for an over-date). Full flan with almost complete outer beaded circle on the rims. Dies rotated about 45 degrees out of normal alignment. Extremely rare state of preservation, showing original luster. NGC graded AU-55. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,440
Lot 3230		Great Britain. Crown, 1658/7. S.3226; ESC-10. By Simon. Oliver Cromwell, the Lord Protector. A classic in super-nice condition! A really choice example. Reflective surfaces beneath dark bluish gray toning, with hues of gold iridescence. Some small marks and faint hairlines in the color. Struck from buckled dies, which produced the extensive die-break that runs entirely across the base of Cromwell's throat and through the top of the drapery. The overdate is crisp, sharp as can be. The very first milled English crown, and a joy to behold in every way, but particularly for its tone and prooflike surfaces. NGC graded MS-64. Estimated Value $7,500 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $13,225
Lot 3231		Great Britain. Crown, 1658. S.3226; ESC-10. Oliver Cromwell. Draped bust of the 'Lord Protector' facing left with die flaw at relatively early stage. Reverse: Crowned shield and date 1658 (last digit of date struck over 7) above. Edge inscribed in raised lettering. Light toning and prooflike surfaces. NGC graded AU-55. This is a good example of one of Britain's classic coins and a 'must have' addition to any collection of British crown pieces. Oliver Cromwell, 'the Great Emancipator' was born on 25th April 1599 in Huntington, England. After the end of the English Civil War and the eventual execution of King Charles, the Protectorate was established in December 1653. The portrait coins were authorized in 1656 and the first full production came in 1657, followed by a second, more plentiful one before the death of Cromwell in September 1658. Although these were often referred to as patterns, there is nothing to suggest that the portrait coins of Oliver Cromwell were not intended for general circulation. Estimated Value $6,500 - 7,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3232		Great Britain. Crown, 1658/7. S.3226; ESC-10; Dav-3773. Oliver Cromwell, the Lord Protector. Laureate bust left. Struck with the usual obverse die break. Reverse: Crowned shield. Toned. A classic in high grade condition. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,613
Lot 3233		Great Britain. Crown, 1658/7. S.3226; Dav-3773; ESC-10. Oliver Cromwell. Draped bust of the Lord Protector facing left. Reverse: Crowned shield. This example is especially scarcer because there is only the slightest evidence of the die crack (break) which plagues most of the Cromwell Crowns seen today. Attractive gray tone. PCGS graded EF-40. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,680
Lot 3234		Great Britain. Halfcrown, 1658. S.3227A. Oliver Cromwell. Draped bust left. Reverse: Crowned shield. Toned. NGC graded AU-53. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,335
Lot 3235		Great Britain. Crown, 1663. S.3354; ESC-27A. Charles II. First bust. XV edge. No stops on reverse. A beautifully balanced coin showing very little wear. Slight evidence of roller lines through the top of the King's hair and laurels, as made as the mint during manufacture. A nicely struck coin with few marks of any kind, evidence of die-rust in the fields (London was a very humid place at the time), pleasing medium gray toning with hues of golden green on reverse. Exceptionally fine for this first issue of the classic Charles II crown. In Fine catalogues 500 Pounds while with stops 150 Pounds. For EF with stops Catalogues 4000 Pounds and with No stops EF No estimate is given. NGC graded AU-50. Estimated Value $10,000 - 15,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3236		Great Britain. Crown, 1663. S.3354; ESC-22. Charles II. First bust. XV edge. With reverse stops. A beautifully balanced coin showing very little wear. Another example of an exceptionally fine classic Charles II crown. NGC graded AU-50. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3237		Great Britain. Crown, 1662. S.3350; Dav-3774. Charles II. Rose below bust. First milled crown struck in England, for the Restoration of the Monarchy following the Civil War. PCGS graded EF-40. Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $834
Lot 3238		Great Britain. Shilling, 1663. S.3372. Charles II. First bust variety. Striking weakness on reverse shield. Toned. About Very Fine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 3239		Great Britain. Crown, 1671. S.3357; ESC-42l; Dav-3775. Charles II. Second bust. V.Tertio on edge. Toned. NGC graded VF-30. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $719
Lot 3240		Great Britain. Crown, 1671. S.3357; ESC-42. Charles II. Edge Vicesimo Tertio. Second draped bust of King, facing right. Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields. Interlinked C's in angles. A respectable coin in a collectable grade, free from any major imperfections. NGC graded VF-20. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $253
Lot 3241		Great Britain. Crown, 1673. S.3358; ESC-47. Charles II. Third bust. Well balanced and pleasing, with "dark dusty" toning. Ancient luster gleams from beneath the color, producing a stunning appearance. One of the nicest of this bust style in existence. NGC graded AU-55. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,520
Lot 3242		Great Britain. Halfpenny, 1673. Peck-510. Charles II. Laureate and cuirassed bust of King left. Reverse: Britannia in loose fitting drapery seated to left on a globe. Obverse legend reads CAROLVS A CAROLO. Charles halfpennies were crudely made coins, but this specimen has sharp lettering and despite the usual weakness on the portrait, some unusually well preserved original color. The coin has probably seen little or no circulation. NGC graded MS-61 Brown. **1673 was the second date of British copper halfpenny. Peck informs us that the striking of British currency copper coins commenced on 5th August 1672, from dies by John Roettier, using ready made blanks imported from Sweden. Five presses had been installed, four for farthings and one for halfpennies, but no coins of the latter denomination were issued until after the following Christmas. It was required that 40 halfpennies be produced from one pound of copper. This is a rare coin in high grade with a catalogue value of 1100 British Pounds in XF (over $2000). Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 3243		Great Britain. Halfpenny, 1673. S.3393; Peck-410. Charles II, 1660-1685. Difficult to locate currency coins in top grades. Traces of luster. NGC graded AU-55 Brown. Estimated Value $700 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $776
Lot 3244		Great Britain. Pattern Silver Farthing, 1676. Peck-492. Charles II. Bust left, type with long hair. Reverse: Britannia seated left. NGC graded Proof 62. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 3245		Great Britain. Proof Pattern Stuck in Silver Farthing, 1676. Peck-492. Charles II. Periwigged portrait of King left, date below. Reverse: Britannia and legend QVATVOR MARIA VINDICO. Struck on a large flan. A handsome pattern described by Peck as 'very scarce'. NGC graded EF-45. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3246		Great Britain. Sixpence, 1677. S.3382; ESC-1516. Charles II. Draped bust right. Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields. Attractive old toning. NGC graded AU-58. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $357
Lot 3247		Great Britain. Crown, 1679. S.3358; ESC-56 (incorrect on holder). Charles II. Edge Tricesimo Primo. Third draped bust of King facing right. Legend: CAROLVS II DEI GRATIA. Edge inscribed in raised lettering. Reverse:Crowned cruciform shields. Interlinked C's in angles. A truly exceptional example of a coin which has virtually disappeared in high grade. An abundance of original luster which is complemented by a very light tone distinguishes this coin. NGC graded AU-53. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3248		Great Britain. Crown, 1680. S.3359; ESC-60. Charles II. Fourth bust. Toned. NGC graded EF-40. Estimated Value $900 - 1,100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 3249		Great Britain. Halfcrown, 1683. S.3367; ESC-490. Charles II. "Tricesimo Quinto" edge. Toned a pleasant medium gray with lilac highlights. Softly struck as are almost all halfcrowns of this period. Still quite scarce in grade. NGC graded AU-55. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,265
Lot 3250		Great Britain. Crown, 1687. S.3407; ESC-78. James II. Second laureate bust of King left. Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields. Deeply toned in shades of green and gold, the slight weakness of strike at the top of the portrait (as is often the case with this issue) does not detract from the overall eye appeal of this outstanding coin. NGC graded AU-55. Estimated Value $2,800 - 3,200. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3251		Great Britain. Halfcrown, 1687. S.3408. James II. 1st draped bust. Hight-grade silver of this reign figures among the most difficult to acquirer, in the entire British milled series. Very well struck with some luster, admittedly disturbed, but overall the fields are unusually nice for this issue. There are no distracting black streaks or carbon or so-called hay marks on either side, making, for a nicer eye-appeal than is typical. Rare and desirable, an important type coin. NGC graded MS-61. Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,520
Lot 3252		Great Britain. Crown, 1687. S. 3407; ESC-78; Dav-3779. James II, 1685-1688. Second draped bust left. Cleaned long ago, now re-toned. Light adjustments at the top. Sharply struck with some remaining luster. Choice Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,415
Lot 3253		Great Britain. Halfcrown, 1688. S.3409; ESC-502. Qvarto on edge. James II, 1685-1688. High-grade silver of this reign figures among the most difficult to acquire, in the entire British milled series. Light hay marking on both sides. Considerable luster beneath lovely old toning. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $1,900 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3254		Great Britain. Sixpence, 1688. S.3413; ESC-1528. James II. Later shields. Toned. NGC graded AU-58. Estimated Value $750 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $920
Lot 3255		Great Britain. Halfcrown, 1689. S.3435; ESC-508. William and Mary, 1688-1694. First busts. Second shield. Frosted caul with pearls. This short reign produced some of the rarest silver coins in mint state. This is a delightful specimen, one of the finest known halfcrown of this short reign. NGC graded MS-63. Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,415
Lot 3256		Great Britain. Halfcrown, 1689. S.3434; ESC-507. William and Mary. Conjoined busts of joint monarchs facing right. Reverse: Crowned shield of arms. Pleasant light tone over lustrous surfaces. William and Mary coins of this calibre are few and far between. NGC graded MS-61. Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,840
Lot 3257		Great Britain. Crown, 1692. S.3433; ESC-83. William and Mary. Conjoined busts of monarchs facing right. Reginal year (Quarto) on edge. A superb piece with lots of original luster. A little weakness of strike by the King's name, but this is normal on this variety. All in all a superb coin, worthy of the finest collection of English Crowns. NGC graded MS-61. Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $8,280
Lot 3258		Great Britain. Sixpence, 1693. S.3438; ESC-1529. William and Mary. Conjoined busts right. Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields. Toned. About Very Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $384
Lot 3259		Great Britain. Crown, 1695. S.3470. William III. First bust, and first year of issue for this monarch as sole ruler. Edge, Octavo. Cartwheel luster remains beneath light silvery gray toning, with bright hues of golden green iridescence. The details are all sharply struck, with an amazing amount of tiny detail visible in the shield. An excellent coin! This variety with the edge "OCTAVO" is extremely rare in high grade, and this specimen is likely the finest know. NGC graded MS-64. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,450
Lot 3260		Great Britain. Crown, 1695. S.3470; ESC-86. William III. First bust. Edge SEPTIMO. First year of issue for this king. A delightful specimen. Medium golden gray toning, but bright, evenly distribued on both sieds, providing premium eye-appeal. Well struck, the king's hair well defined and the reverse shield exceptionally sharp in all details. NGC graded MS-63. Estimated Value $1,750 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,530
Lot 3261		Great Britain. Sixpence, 1696 Y. S.3526; ESC-1539; KM-484.7. William III. First bust. York mint. Lustrous and lightly toned. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $345
Lot 3262		Great Britain. Crown, 1696. S.3470; ESC-89 (holder incorrect); Dav-3781. William III. First bust- round collar, first harp. toned. NGC graded EF-45. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $504
Lot 3263		Great Britain. Sixpence, 1696. S.3520; ESC-1533. William III. Early harp, first bust. Light adjustment marks. Sharply struck. About Uncirculated. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3264		Great Britain. Shilling, 1696-Y. S.3503; ESC-1086. William III. York mint. Haymarking on both sides. Toned. NGC graded EF-45. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $299
Lot 3265		Great Britain. Sixpence, 1696. S.3520; ESC-1533. William III. First draped bust. Early harp. Natural striking flaw on reverse. Toned. NGC graded MS-63. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $253
Lot 3266		Great Britain. Shilling, 1697. S.3507; ESC-1102. William III. Third bust. Original fresh mint luster, silvery gray obverse, reverse toned more deeply but struck up better than is usually encountered. NGC graded MS-64. Estimated Value $650 - 850. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 3267		Great Britain. Sixpence, 1697. S.3538. William III. Third draped bust right. Reverse: Later harp, large crowns. Softness in the centers. Lustrous. NGC graded MS-64. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $242
Lot 3268		Great Britain. Halfcrown, 1698. S.3494; ESC-554. William III. First draped bust. The strike is quite sharp and balanced, the devices of the shield nicely detailed. Mint gleam beneath toning of light silvery gray and golden highlights. NGC graded MS-63. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,050
Lot 3269		Great Britain. Halfcrown, 1698. S.3494; ESC-554. William III. Draped bust of King right. Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields. A bright coin with an original sheen and is light golden tone in the legend. The design is well struck, although the lettering is somewhat double struck as the coin appears to have turned in the die- an unusual and rare characteristic of the larger silver coins of this period. An interesting piece. NGC graded AU-58. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3270		Great Britain. Halfcrown, 1700. S.3494; ESC-561. William III. Although a relatively common coin in low grade this is an exceptional specimen. Well struck with a lovely original green and blue toning and considerable original mint luster. NGC graded MS-62. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $863
Lot 3271		Great Britain. Pattern Farthing or Medalet, ND. Struck in Silver. William III. Obverse, laureate bust of King right. Reverse: Sunburst and legend NON DEVIO. Edge plain. A lightly toned and attractive piece. Very Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $161
Lot 3272		Great Britain. Crown, 1703. S.3576; ESC-99. Queen Anne. VIGO below bust. Tertio edge. Bust of Queen facing left. Reverse: Cruciform shields. Lightly toned with some original luster. For some reason the 1703 Vigo Crowns are not well produced coins and are generally weakly struck with surface pitting, blank filing and general weakness. That is not the case with this superb example. As fine a specimen as has appeared on the market for a long time. NGC graded MS-61. Estimated Value $7,000 - 9,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,785
Lot 3273		Great Britain. Shilling, 1703. S.3586; ESC-1131. Queen Anne. Vigo below bust. Obverse, matronly bust of Queen. Reverse: Crowned shields. A light tone over somewhat prooflike fields. The VIGO Shilling is tough to find above VF grade now. Lightly cleaned. NGC graded Choice Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3274		Great Britain. Sixpence, 1703. S.3590; ESC-1582. Queen Anne. Vigo below bust. Lovely deep old toning. NGC graded AU-55. Estimated Value $550 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 3275		Great Britain. Crown, 1706. S.3578; ESC-101. Anne, 1701-1714. QVINTO EDGE. 'Matronly' bust of Queen facing left. Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields, roses and plumes in angles. Edge inscription in raised lettering. Moderate toning and a strong depth of strike distinguish this coin. Anne crowns in high grade are rarely now seen in the marketplace, and are much sought after by collectors and investors alike. A particularly pleasing example. NGC graded AU-53. Estimated Value $2,400 - 2,700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,760
Lot 3276		Great Britain. Crown, 1707. S.3601; ESC-104. Queen Anne. After Union with Scotland. Second draped bust left. Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields, angles plain. This is a sharply struck example with pretty toning. NGC graded AU-55. Estimated Value $1,750 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,553
Lot 3277		Great Britain. Crown, 1707. S.3578; ESC-102; Dav-1340. Anne, 1702-1714. Before Union with Scotland. Plumes and roses in angles. Light haymarks on both sides. Toned with underlying luster. NGC graded AU-50. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,440
Lot 3278		Great Britain. Halfcrown, 1707. S.3582; ESC-573. Anne. Pre-union. Roses and plumes in reverse angles. Very Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $336

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