Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 53

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Twenty Cent Pieces

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 482		1875 Twenty Cents. NGC graded MS-67. Lovely blue and golden toning. The Philadelphia Mint produced the twenty-cent denomination intended for circulation in 1875 and 1876 only, with mintages of 36,910 and 14,640, respectively. Fewer than a hundred specimens have ever received any gem grade by either NGC or PCGS and the 1875 issue is about twice as rare in gem condition. The present specimen is spectacular and is one of the finest examples known for the twenty-cent denomination! Satiny silver surfaces are glazed with soft champagne toning and accented by magenta and electric blue peripheral toning. On both the obverse and reverse, the devices are frosty; the luster shifts and skips across them without pause. Razor-sharp devices are free from any abrasions. An extremely important opportunity for someone looking for a finest known twenty-cent type example! Best of all: Pop 5; none finer. In a new 4 prong NGC holder. Estimated Value $15,000 - 17,000. The Mark Gordon Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $14,950
Lot 483		1875-S 20¢. AU-55. Pleasant light golden toning. Choice lustrous coin. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $719
Lot 484		1877 20¢ Seated Liberty. NGC graded Proof 65 Cameo. A brilliant white untoned gem. Only 350 Proofs struck. Although the Western silver producers were selling large amounts of silver to the mints at a decent price in the early 1870s, due to the acquiescence of the Mint Director, Linderman, it never seemed quite enough. Nevada Senator Jones attempted to improve the situation by introducing legislation for a twenty-cent piece, producing the absurd claim that storekeepers in the West were shortchanging customers on the grounds that no five-cent pieces were on hand. There were plenty of half dimes yet in circulation in that area, but no one bothered to mention that fact. At any rate, Congress did authorize the new coins, but they were the "original" Susan B. Anthony dollars of their day and about as popular as the later model. Authority to coin them was revoked in 1878 and they were quickly forgotten, except by caring numismatists. This perfectly beautiful Gem Cameo Proof has earned the grading service's coveted 65 designation for its fine quality. Both sides display frosty bright silver devices that exhibit bold design definition. The fields are unendingly pools of reflection that are deep silvery close to the design motifs, changing to mirror perfection in the open areas. The connoisseur will quickly recognize and appreciate the desirability of this gorgeous twenty-cent piece. Pop 12; 12 finer, 9 in 66, 1 in 67, 2 in 67 star. Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $11,500