Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 59

Pre-Long Beach Coin and Currency Auction

Broken Bank Notes

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1402		New York, NY. Bank of New York. $5.00 18__ Proof. PCGS Currency Choice About New 58PPQ. Haxby NY-1790-G164. This is a hole punch cancelled Proof from Draper, Toppan & Co., of New York. It is listed as "no description available" and "surviving example not confirmed" in Haxby, and is the first that this cataloger has seen. One minor corner fold is all that prevents a Choice Uncirculated grade or better, and the paper is surprisingly flawless for an early proof on thin paper. Rarity makes an estimate no better than guesswork here, but if past experience is any guide expect spirited bidding before the hammer falls. Estimated Value $500 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $480
Lot 1403		New York, NY. Chemical Bank. $1.00 Jan. 1, 1859. PCGS Apparent Very Fine 35. Haxby NY-1505-G82b. A very scarce American Bank Note Co. product that is the first we've seen of this design. It is well signed and is beautifully printed with elegant engravings. The only flaw, for which PCGS Currency rightfully assigned an "Apparent" grade, is some minor ink erosion in the signature at left. Estimated Value $400 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1404		New York, NY. Chemical Bank. $1.00 June 1, 1858. PCGS Apparent Very Fine 30. Haxby NY-1505-G82. This is a magnificent orange-tinted note with outstanding color and incredible eye appeal. It is listed as "SENC" in Haxby, and is the first circulating example that this cataloger has ever seen in three decades in the currency hobby. The "Apparent" grade from PCGS Currency was earned because of some minor ink erosion in the left signature, but this is its only flaw. Again, rarity makes an estimate pure guesswork, and passionate New York obsolete collectors will likely prove that pre-sale estimates are highly irrelevant when truly rare items cross the auction block. Estimated Value $600 - 900. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $552
Lot 1405		New York, NY. Chemical Bank. $2.00 Jan. 1, 1859. PCGS Apparent Very Fine 30. Haxby NY-1505-G88b. Another very rare note from this bank, again listed as "SENC" (surviving example not confirmed) in the 1988 Haxby reference. This cataloger has never seen another circulating example, and it is doubtful that many others (if any) exist. It is boldly printed with beautiful engravings and magnificent colors, and its only flaw (like the other two notes from this bank here offered) is some minor ink erosion in the left signature. Again diffcult to "guesstimate," but a truly rare item that will likely surpass our likely conservative pre-sale estimate range. Estimated Value $600 - 900. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $576
Lot 1406		New York, NY. Corn Exchange Bank. $3.00 March 4, 1861. PCGS Very Fine 35. Haxby NY-1555-G6c. This hole punch cancelled example is listed as "SENC" in Haxby, and is the first example that we've ever seen. It is free of any damage or problems, and more importantly is a fully genuine example--counterfeits are much more common--proved by a "PAID" stamp cancellation from 1884. Another very rare New York obsolete, and worthy of consideration by any advanced collector. Estimated Value $400 - 700. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1407		Norwich, NY - Bank of Chenango. $5.00 Nov. 1, 1834 Counterfeit. PCGS Very Fine 20. A nice example of a contemporary counterfeit version of a note that is otherwise unknown to exist in genuine form. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1408		8-piece lot of Broken Bank and Confederate Notes. A total of 4 of each, all in Poor condition. Lot of 8 notes. Estimated Value $50 - 70. View details	Realized $92
Lot 1409		Uncut Sheet of 8 September 2, 1861 $20.00 Notes. . Fr-CS-18. An uncut sheet, all notes signed, in Extremely Fine. Depicts three-masted sailing ship. Archivally mounted in a custom gold trimed frame. A very scarce issue and seldom seen in this much rarer format. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1410		T-21. 1861, $20 Confederate States. PCGS Very Fine 30. . Fr-CS-21. This is a lovely, crisp example of a scarce type that is seldom seen in higher grades. It is flawlessly original, with no relevant staining or other damage that is so often seen, and the only mentionable distractions are a few wholly irrelevant pinholes. It bears an interesting contemporary inscription on the back reading "a trophy of the rebellion," not at all a flaw on this note but rather a historically quaint and fascinating glimpse back at this awful period in American history. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $575
Lot 1411		T-71. 1864, $1 Confederate States. PCGS Very Choice New 64PPQ. . Fr-CS-71. This gorgeous example displays four thin but almost complete margins, a rare quality on notes from this series. It is an appealing, original example with no flaws whatsoever. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1412		T-65. 1864, $100 Confederate States. PCGS Choice New 63PPQ. . Fr-CS-65. Three full margins frame this C-note, which lacks a left margin because of a slight miscut. This is nothing at all unusual from this series that is characterized by notes that are often severely miscut (a condition for which the harried workers of the Confederacy can hardly be blamed, as their goal was certainly quantity and not necessarily quality), and in fact this piece is above average in this respect. Fully original and problem-free. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $86
Lot 1413		T-67. 1864, $20 Confederate States. PCGS Choice New 63PPQ. . Fr-CS-67. A fully original, boldly signed CSA $20 with above average margins and excellent eye appeal. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $40
Lot 1414		T-72. 1864, 50 Cents Confedetate States. PCGS Choice New 63PPQ. . Fr-CS-72. A little minor handling does not overly distract on this lovely, well margined (for the issue) example. Estimated Value $75 - 100. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $40
Lot 1415		1864 Confederate Group. A nice group of five 1864 series Confederates, all graded by PCGS Currency: T-66 $50 PCGS Choice About New 58PPQ; T-68 $10 PCGS Choice About New 55PPQ; T-69 $5 PCGS New 62PPQ; T-70 $2 PCGS Choice About New 55PPQ; and a T-72 50 Cents PCGS Choice About New 58PPQ. Lot of 5 notes. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details	Realized $345
Lot 1416		1923, $1 United States Note. PCGS Apparent Very Fine 20. . Fr-40. . KL-28. Although PCGS Currency assigned this note an "Apparent" grade for a couple of minor problems, it is not alltogether unattractive. It has a little minor staining and some almost unnoticeable bleedthrough of the red overprint onto the back (often caused by excessive humidity or the note having been slightly wet at some point in time). This is a difficult type note to locate in any grade between VG and Uncirculated, and any budget-conscious collectors would be advised to consider this example. Estimated Value $100 - 125. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $138
Lot 1417		1917, $2 United States Note. PCGS Extremely Fine 40PPQ. . Fr-58. . KL-118. A lovely, strictly original example with just a few light folds and bends that are commensurate with the assigned grade. Boldy printed, brightly inked, and flawless for the grade. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $173
Lot 1418		1896, $1 Silver Certificate. PCGS Extremely Fine 40. . Fr-224. . KL-38. This lovely Educational Ace came in a set of three notes, one each of the $1, $2 and $5 denominations, all three in matching grade. Like the other two notes, this piece is fully original with terrific embossing but has some very minor signs of previous mounting that kept it from the "PPQ" designation. Despite this minor flaw, which is quite trivial in nature, it is as beautiful and fresh as the day it was printed with just a few storage folds. Estimated Value $750 - 950. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $949
Lot 1419		1896, $2 Silver Certificate. . Fr-247. . KL-128. A bright note in full Gem Uncirculated condition. CGA graded MS-66. Estimated Value $7,000 - 7,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1420		1896, $2 Silver Certificate. PCGS Extremely Fine 40. . Fr-247. . KL-128. One of three notes from a gorgeous original Educational denomination set, this Deuce is completely original, bright, and well margined. It's only flaw--and it is trivial--is some very minor traces of a previous mounting that take some expert searching to find. A lovely example of the type that is ideal for a mid-grade type set. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,415
Lot 1421		1896, $2 Silver Certificate. PCGS Very Good 10. . Fr-248. . KL-129. A well-worn, but not wholly unappealing, Educational series $2. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $322
Lot 1422		1896, $5 Silver Certificate. PCGS Extremely Fine 40. . Fr-268. . KL-238. This lovely Educational series Five is as bright, crisp, and original as the day it was printed, and has just a few light folds that define the grade. It lacks the "PPQ" designation for Premium Paper Quality because of a very minor mounting trace on the back in the top margin that is trivial and affects nothing, otherwise the is completely flawless for the grade. A lovely $5 Ed that will please any collector. Estimated Value $4,500 - 5,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,795
Lot 1423		1875, $5 National Bank Note. The First National Bank of Centreville, Michigan. . Fr-401. . KL-1104. A very pleasing First Charter note, serial #1760B. PCGS graded EF-40 PPQ. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1424		1882, $10 National Bank Note. . Fr-490. . KL-1196. This Brown Back contains the autographed signatures of Lyons and Roberts. Only 3 large size notes are known from this bank. PMG graded VF-30 Exceptional Paper Quality. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1425		1882, $10 National Bank Note. The National Bank of Montana, Helena, Montana. . Fr-490. . KL-1196. Serial #9895A. VG-10. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1426		1882, $10 National Bank Note. The Second National Bank of Morgantown, West Virginia. . Fr-490. . KL-1196. This Brown Back contains the autographed signatures of Lyons and Roberts. Morgantown is a city in Monongalia County, West Virginia. Zackquill Morgan settled the area about 1772 by establishing a homestead near present-day Fayette Street and University Avenue. Morgan fought in both the French and Indian War and the American Revolutionary War, rising to the rank of colonel. PMG graded VF-30 Exceptional Paper Quality. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1427		1882, $20 National Bank Note. The Central National Bank of Wilmington, Delaware. . Fr-496. . KL-1261. This pleassisng Brown Back has the stamped signatures of Rosecrans and Jordan. PMG graded VF-20. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1428		1882, $10 National Bank Note. . Fr-545. . KL-1205. This Date Back issue has the stamped signatures of Lyons and Roberts. Only 3 large size notes are known from this bank . PMG graded Fine-15. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1429		1902, $5 National Bank Note. The 1st NB of Hollywood, California. . Fr-598. . KL-1155. Serial #2876. Very few known. Very Good. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1430		1902, $5 National Bank Note. The National Bank of Fairmont, West Virginia. . Fr-600. . KL-1157. Contains the stamped signatures of Vernon and Treat. PMG graded VF-25. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $173
Lot 1431		1902, $5 National Bank Note. The Peoples National Bank of Tyler, Texas. . Fr-609. . KL-1166. PCGS graded Superb Gem New 69 PPQ. A complete Uncut Sheet. Apparently, the only uncut sheet known! Estimated Value $100,000-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1432		1914, $5 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Choice About New 58PPQ. . Fr-851a. One light fold is all that prevents a much higher grade on this lovely New York district $5 FRN. It is fully original, boldly embossed, and with bright paper and bold inks that give it ideal eye appeal. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $207
Lot 1433		1914, $50 Federal Reserve Note. PCGS Very Good 10. . Fr-1042. Well worn but wholly intact and actually quite pleasing for the grade, this Richmond $50 is from a much scarcer district bank. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $173
Lot 1434		1922, $20 Gold Certificate. *. Fr-1187. . KL-564.** Very Rare Star note. Serial #31D. Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1435		1934-C, $5 Silver Certificates. 10 Notes. PCGS Currency Graded. . Fr-1653. . KL-1654. A nice run of 10 consecutive notes, each graded by PCGS Currency, with a grading breakdown as follows: (2) Gem New 66PPQ (5) Gem New 65PPQ (2) Very Choice New 64PPQ; and (1) Very Choice New 64. Lot of 10 notes. Estimated Value $500 - 700. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1436		1929, $10 National Bank Note. The Western Montana National Bank of Missoula, Montana. . Fr-1801-1. . KL-1243. Serial #A000001A. Very Rare. Fine. Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1437		2006, $1 Federal Reserve Note. Error. PCGS Currency About New 53PPQ. . Fr-1933-K. A nice partail face to back offset that covers about 85% of the back. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $161
Lot 1438		1934-D, $5 Federal Reserve Note. SPECIMEN. . Fr-1960-L. "Specimen" imprinted in red. Serial # L00000000A. PCGS graded MS-67 PPQ. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1439		1934-D, $10 Federal Reserve Note. SPECIMEN. . Fr-2009-L. "Specimen" imprinted in red. Serial # L00000000A. PCGS graded MS-67 PPQ. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1440		1934-D, $20 Federal Reserve Note. SPECIMEN. . Fr-2058-L. "Specimen" imprinted in red. Serial #L00000000A. PCGS graded MS-66 PPQ. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1441		1999, $20 Federal Reserve Note. Filled Star at UL Serial Number. PCGS Apparent Very Fine 30. *. Fr-2085-A.** Filled stars are very uncommon on star notes, and this example shows nearly solid green on the normally hollow star at the end of the upper left serial number. "Apparent" graded by PCGS Currency because it appears to be a Very Fine 30, but has some ink stains in the upper right margin as noted on the holder. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $173
Lot 1442		1934-C, $500 Federal Reserve Note. FACE and BACK SPECIMENS. . Fr-2204-D. The Face Specimen is PCGS graded Gem New 66PPQ. "G" District Pasted over "D", Plate #15. Serial #G00000000B. The Back Specimen is PCGS graded Gem New 65PPQ. Plate #6. Estimated Value $10,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1443		Group of five 1934 and 1934-A $1000.00 Notes. Lower grade notes, some are damaged (one with corner missing). Lot of 5 notes. Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $6,613
Lot 1444		1934-A, $1000 Federal Reserve Note. . Fr-2212-G. Split and repaired. Good to Very Good. Estimated Value $1,100 - 1,150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 1445		Small Size and Miscellany. A group of 13 small size notes and two Expo tickets, including: 1953 $2 Legal Tender XF; 1963A $2 Legal Tender Choice AU; 1928B $1 Silver Certificate Fine; 1935B $1 Silver Certificate Choice CU (3) 1935E $1 Silver Certificates Choice CU (4) 1957A $1 Silver Certificates AU to Choice CU; 1957B $1 Silver Certificate AU; 1934A $20 Federal Reserve Note Choice CU; Washington 1893 Columbian Expo Ticket CU; 1901 Pan-American Expo Ticket XF. Lot of 13 notes. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details	Unsold
Lot 1446		1934-A, $5 World War II Emergency Note. . Fr-2302. . KL-1961. Together with: Fr.-2305 $20.00 W.W.II (2 notes). All three are in Very Good. Estimated Value $120 - 140. View details	Realized $127
Lot 1447		Three Stock Certificates. Three different post-WWII stock certificates, all cancelled: 1969 Reading Company, 1977 Ford Motor Company, and 1946 Kaiser-Frazer Corporation. All nice transportation issued stock certificates with attractive vignettes and designs. Lot of 3 certificates. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $60
Lot 1448		12¢ Encased Postage. Lord & Taylor. . Sc-EP125. . Fr-EP-153. KL-EPS144. HB-172. This Lord & Taylor 12¢ encased postage issue is quite scarce. The untampered case grades Extremely Fine. The 12¢ black Wasshington stamp appears intact and the mica shows normal crazing. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $920