Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 63

The Pre-Long Beach Auction of US, World Coins and Currency

Dimes

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 722		1801. . JR-1. NGC graded MS-61. Medium grey toning on both sides. Not a particuarly attractive example for the grade due to a few hairlines, but nonetheless a pleasing strike on a problem-free planchet. 1801 is decidedly scarce in all grades, being virtually unobtainable Mint State (see population below). It along with 1802, 1803 and 1804 comprise the tough dates in this short-lived series (1798-1807). Only the 1805 and 1807 dates can be said to be common. 34,640 minted (2 varieties). Rarity-4. One of only two die marriages known for this challenging date. The R in LIBERTY is widely recut, and the reverse has numerous mint-made raised die lumps. JR-1 is identified by the prominently 'rusted' reverse field, as made. Most survivors are well worn; according to the standard John Reich Collectors Society reference, "Of highest rarity in MS-60 (not more than two known)." Pop 3; 1 in 62, 1 in 63, 1 in 65. The 1801 dimes were coined from two obverse dies and one reverse die. While the reverse of JR-1 has extensive die rust, it is less advanced than found on JR-2. They are part of the interconnected group of dime and quarter eagle varieties struck from 1798 to 1801. Estimated Value $30,000 - 35,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 723		1802. . JR-3. NGC graded MS-61. Very nicely toned on both sides featuring a blending of pale violet with royal blue. Much iridescence. The rarity of the 1802 dime was recognized almost as soon as coin collecting reached the phase of sophistication where collectors started assembling date sets of America's most pre-eminent early bust coins. A rigorously graded Mint State coin this is, although an understanding of the nature of these early bust coins will make it necessary for beginning collectors to accept its grade. Unlike some 1802 bust dime varieties where Liberty's face is weak, this supuerior JR-3 example shows excellent detail from the mouth to the top of the head, nothing is flat, all shows its finer detail. A similar area on the reverse which is also usually flat is again very sharply impressed by the dies. Perhaps a couple of clouds below STATES OF might be stronger, but the shield and wings are impressive to us. The remaining detail on both sides is boldly defined. The underlying surfaces beneath delightful natural toning are quite smooth and free of injury. We note a small indentation in the border above ED of UNITED. Die State. The reverse has a crack through CA of AMERICA to the rim and is the most prominent feature. Pop 4; 2 in 62. Only 10,975 minted. The diagnostic die crack through CA of AMERICA is very clear, and this is seen on all examples of this die pairing. Estimated Value $30,000 - 35,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 724		1802. . JR-4, Rarity-4. PCGS graded MS-60. As usual, softly struck in the centers and all, nicely toned. Only 10,975 pieces struck. Struck on a problem-free planchet. All with attractive natural antique toning on both sides. The date logotype on this variety appears to be the one used for the 1802 quarter eagle. In times past, the quarter eagle was often called an 1802/1 overdate, while so far as we can tell there were no instances of the dime being called an overdate. The lower right serif of this digit is connected to the diagonal by a short die line while the upper left curve is connected to the opposite side of the diagonal by a second die line. It is these features that led some to call the quarter eagle an overdate. Opinion is that these merely represent slight defects to the date punch and in no manner suggest that this is an 1802/1 overdate. A strictly Mint State coin, although the uneven way these pieces were struck it will be necessary to make allowances. Much of Liberty's central hair is weak, and the profile around the mouth is flat, lacking all its detail. However, the eye and forehead appear much stronger than any we have seen in the upper grades. The corresponding areas on the reverse are also flat, including the right half of the shield, the breast and neck along with portions of the motto. The remaining detail on both sides is boldly defined. The underlying surfaces possess natural toning and are quite attractive. This variety is noted for having a short raised die lump in the field below the hair ribbon (diagnostic). The 1802 Draped Bust, Heraldic Eagle dime has always been one of the favorite rarities in this short series that ran from 1798 to 1807. The weak obverse die state is an example of the varied output of the First U.S. Mint. We are pleased to see that PCGS understands that it actually never circulated and is, indeed, one of the desirable Mint State specimens. Pop 1; 5 finer (PCGS # 4472) . Estimated Value $25,000 - 30,000. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Unsold
Lot 725		1805. 4 berries. JR-2. NGC graded MS-63. Lovely blue toning on the obverse while the reverse is mostly lighter lilac in tone. The most beautiful quality is that this specimen is far above average in strike, dancing with shimmering mint luster and only mild irregularity in the detail of the shield on the reverse. The coin is unusual for the 1798-1807 years with draped bust obverse and heraldic eagle reverse, which usually found circulated, almost never Mint State. The present coin a coin any serious buyer could want. The Draped Bust obverse is by Robert Scot. Reverse with Heraldic Eagle motif. The denomination is not stated on this coin, nor does it appear until the 1809 capped bust series replaces this heraldic eagle Type. Dimes of this design circulated extensively in the eastern states during the Jeffersonian period, along with a plethora of foreign (mostly worn) fractional coins such as Spanish milled reales. The consequence is that most Bust Dimes seen in the market today are worn. The few Mint State coins, if of decent quality, can be called scarce. (Incidentally, a few reverse dies used to coin Bust Dimes of this type were also used to make gold quarter eagles due to their similar diameter, a sense of the frugality we see time and again at the fledgling U.S. Mint.) Pop 20; 24 finer. Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $10,063
Lot 726		1805. 4 Berries. JR-2. NGC graded MS-63. Mostly well struck on a clean, problem-free planchet. Uniform light greyish toning with golden highlights makes this rare early dime quite desirable. It is with great pleasure that we are pleased to describe a choice Mint State of an early Draped Bust, Large Eagle dime whose original luster adorns the natural light russet and gray toned surfaces. Well defined for the date, easily finer in sharpness than many in nominally higher grades with only some left-side stars rounded or flattened by the slightly uneven strike it received by the dies. Central devices are characteristically well defined, including the waves of hair and most of Liberty's curls. The only exception to this is some rounding on the lower curls above and to the left of the date. The obverse reveals no marks. The reverse, for its part, other than for some light hairlines, is equally free from injury, with the same graceful shades of toning over detail finer than most. Pop 20; 50 finer. Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold