Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 44

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Refunding Certificates

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 3443		1879, $10 Refunding Certificate. . Fr-214. . KL-395. RCGS graded Choice Crisp Uncirculated 64 PQ. In order to make government securities more popular and more easily within the reach of the average citizen, Congress passed the Act of February 26, 1879. This Act made it possible for the Treasury to issue to the public the refunding Certificates of 10 Dollar denomination. These certificates bore interest at the rate of four per cent per year and at the time of issue, it was meant for the interest to accrue indefinitely, as no time limit was set. This was the inducement for the public to keep on holding these notes. However, in 1907, an Act of Congress stopped the interest on these notes as of July 1 of that year. By that time, the interest alone amounted to $11.30 and therefore the redemption value of these notes today is $21.30, more than double the original face value. Many were subsequently redeemed, hence the scarcity of this Type today. Estimated Value $12,500 - 15,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3444		1886, $1 Silver Certificate. . Fr-215. . KL-29. Very Good with a small tear on top. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $207
Lot 3445		1886, $1 Silver Certificate. . Fr-217. . KL-31. PCGS graded Gem New 65 PPQ. A nearly pristine Martha Washington with vibrant red seal and blue serial numbers giving it a red-white-and-blue patriotic appearance. The intricate enginework of the design, both front and back, is enjoyable to examine with a magnifying glass. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,485
Lot 3446		1891, $1 Silver Certificate. . Fr-223. . KL-37. PMG Extremely Fine 40. Has the look of a much nicer note with its vibrant color and nice margins. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $978
Lot 3447		1896, $1 Silver Certificate. . Fr-224. . KL-38. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 Exceptional Paper Quality Excellent detail and color on this attractive near-gem. A note whose paper is fresh, crisp, and whose margins are complete on both sides. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,220
Lot 3448		1896, $1 Silver Certificate. . Fr-224. . KL-38. The desirable Educational Series $1 bill. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $805
Lot 3449		1896, $1 Silver Certificate. . Fr-225. . KL-39. PMG Choice About Uncirculated 58, Exceptional Paper Quality, Great Embossing. Of the two signature combinations for the Educational Ace, this is the better one. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,185
Lot 3450		1899, $1 Silver Certificate. . Fr-233. . KL-48. PMG Choice About Uncirculated 58. A better signature combination with Teehee/Burke. Bottom margin is close but complete. Estimated Value $225 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $322
Lot 3451		1899, $1 Silver Certificate. . Fr-236. . KL-51. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 Exceptional Paper Quality. Estimated Value $550 - 650. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $604
Lot 3452		1923, $1 Silver Certificate. . Fr-237. . KL-52. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 Exceptional Paper Quality. Estimated Value $150 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $150
Lot 3453		1923, $1 Silver Certificate (2 notes). . Fr-237. . KL-52. PMG EF-45 and EF-40 both designated Exceptional Paper Quality. Lot of 2 notes. Estimated Value $125 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $155
Lot 3454		1923, $1 Silver Certificate. . Fr-239. . KL-54. RCGS graded Choice Crisp Uncirculated 64 PQ. Much scarcer signature combination with Woods and Tate. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3455		1886, $2 Silver Certificate. . Fr-243. . KL-124. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64 Exceptional Paper Quality. An exquisite and very vibrant General Winfield Scott Hancock deuce. The ornate back on these is immensely pleasing to study for its intricate scrollwork and engine-turned design features. Winfield Scott Hancock (February 14, 1824 - February 9, 1886) was a career U.S. Army officer and the Democratic nominee for President of the United States in 1880. His service included the Mexican-American War and as a Union general in the American Civil War. Known to his Army colleagues as "Hancock the Superb," he was active at the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. Appropriately, Hancock was named after the famous American general Winfield Scott (1786-1866). Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,140
Lot 3456		1896, $2 Silver Certificate. . Fr-247. . KL-128. RCGS graded Gem Crisp Uncirculated 66 PQ. This note ranks among the top 25 examples with its fresh bright paper and vivid colors. The embossing is deep and clear as a bell. Collectors just love to study these Educational notes with a magnifying glass so as to marvel at the intricate workmanship and clever designs. Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $10,350
Lot 3457		1896, $2 Silver Certificate. . Fr-248. . KL-129. PMG graded Very Fine 25. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,265
Lot 3458		1899, $2 Silver Certificate. . Fr-249. . KL-130. PCGS graded Superb Gem New 67 PPQ. Fantastic quality, it just doesn't get better than this! Bright blue embossing; fresh crisp paper; endless eye-appeal. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,060
Lot 3459		1899, $2 Silver Certificate. . Fr-249. . KL-130. PCGS graded Gem New 66 PPQ. Low Serial Number 3677. A superb example of this beautiful note. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,680
Lot 3460		1899, $2 Silver Certificate. . Fr-251. . KL-132. CGC graded Gem Uncirculated 65 PQ. Scare in this grade, a vivid reminder of just how beautiful these large size notes were when in fresh new condition. Seems as though this one was just taken right out of a pack of 100! Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3461		1899, $2 Silver Certificate. . Fr-256. . KL-137. About Uncirculated 55. Nice and crisp with the faintest evidence of wear. Estimated Value $700 - 750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,121
Lot 3462		1899, $2 Silver Certificate. . Fr-258. . KL-139. Extremely Fine 45. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $575
Lot 3463		1899, $2 Silver Certificate. . Fr-258. . KL-139. PMG Extremely Fine 40, Exceptional Paper Quality. Estimated Value $400 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $748
Lot 3464		1891, $5 Silver Certificate. CGA Choice Uncirculated 64. . Fr-267. . KL-237. Though not quite as popular with collectors, the 1891 series $5 Silver Certificate is scarcer than its 1886 Silver Dollar Back predecessor. This lovely near-Gem is attractive and appears problem-free through the CGA holder. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,335
Lot 3465		1896, $5 Silver Certificate. . Fr-268. . KL-238. PMG graded Choice Uncirculated 64, Exceptional Paper Quality A real charmer, and consdered to be America's most beautiful paper money series. This note has for its allegorical scheme Electricity as a central force in nature and commerce. The paper is very bright and crisp, while the colors are exceptional as well. The note carries the signature combination of Tillman and Morgan and would look nice decorating a high-quality collection of large size currency. The Educational $5 lasted for four short years (1896-99) before it was replace by the next series (the Indian Chief design). Estimated Value $12,000 - 13,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3466		1899, $5 Silver Certificate. . Fr-273. . KL-243. Extremely Fine 45. A nice fresh-looking Chief $5 with bright blue overprint and full margins. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,725
Lot 3467		1899, $5 Silver Certificate. . Fr-275. . KL-245. PMG graded Uncirculated 60 Net. Restoration, Trimmed. The "restoration nor the trimming" is evident. Has the look of a nice "CU" example. Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,400. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 3468		1899, $5 Silver Certificate. . Fr-277. . KL-247. CGA graded Gem Uncirculated 67. This gorgeous specimen is a refreshing change from other Indian Chiefs, an absolute gem of a note, with saturated blue original embossing, ideal centering, and freshness which looks like it was just hand-picked from a pack of a hundred only this morning. Those who recognize the value of only the finest and have a financial statement to match, this example is an item that bidders endeavor to acquire. Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,900
Lot 3469		1899, $5 Silver Certificate. . Fr-279. . KL-249. PMG About Uncirculated 53, Exceptional Paper Quality. A slightly better signature combination of Elliott/Burke. Looks like a strictly "CU" note. Estimated Value $1,800 - 1,900. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,415
Lot 3470		1899, $5 Silver Certificate. . Fr-280. . KL-250. PMG Gem Uncirculated 66, Exceptional Paper Quality, John Burke Back Plate #1296 Exquisite beauty and fresh blue imprint, the design elements plus the colors chosen give this immense popularity. FIVE SILVER DOLLARS PAYABLE TO THE BEARER ON DEMAND is the obligation on this Silver Certificate from the later period of its issuance (Chief five dollar notes were put into circulation between 1899 and 1928). At the time, if a holder of such a note so wished, he could exchange it at any bank for silver or gold, or for that matter, small change or any other form of paper currency. This, despite the express payment in Silver nature of the obligation. Estimated Value $7,000 - 8,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $8,338
Lot 3471		1880, $20 Silver Certificate. . Fr-311. . KL-581. CGA graded About Uncirculated 50. A lovely high grade example of the rare Stephen Decatur design. The ideal type note as this is the most affordable of the design. The clean white back ground stands in stark contrast against the reddish-brown seals and dark grey engravings. Enough crispness as to be suggestive of a higher grade. Estimated Value $14,000 - 16,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $13,800
Lot 3472		1886, $20 Silver Certificate. . Fr-314. . KL-584. PMG graded About Uncirculated 55. An exceptional note of unequal quality! This Daniel Manning $20 with the beautiful diamond back reverse is the only AU specimen listed in Generke's census with none rated higher. PMG's population is this single AU-55 note with none higher Daniel Manning (May 16, 1831 - December 24, 1887) was an American businessman, journalist, and politician. Born in Albany, New York, Manning's political career was very successful. He served as the chairman of the New York Democratic committee from 1881-84, and later was appointed U.S. Secretary of the Treasury by President Grover Cleveland in March 1885. Manning resigned from this post in April 1887 due to ill health. His portrait on the 1886-series Silver Certificates paid him a great honor since he was still alive at the time. Estimated Value $30,000 - 40,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $46,000
Lot 3473		1891, $20 Silver Certificate. . Fr-318. . KL-588. PCGS graded About New 50. Scarce, as are all large size $20 silver certificates, these early issues were mostly redeemed. The denomination was dropped after the Series 1891 notes. The allegorical figures to either side of the head of Daniel Manning represent Agriculture and Industry. The back is less cluttered with ornamental scrollwork than the Series 1886 Type. Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,463
Lot 3474		1891, $20 Silver Certificate. . Fr-319. . KL-589. A rare and desirable Daniel Manning type note and always in demand. Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,035
Lot 3475		1891, $50 Silver Certificate. . Fr-330. . KL-716. PMG graded Fine 12. A major rarity and unpriced in the Friedberg catalog! This problem-free example is just 1 of a total of 6 known examples, an incredible opportunity for the advanced collector. The combination of a small red seal and blue serial numbers sets this Series of 1891 note off from others of its Type. Signatures are those of Rosecrans and Nebeker. Estimated Value $25,000 - 30,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold