Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 65

The Pre-Long Beach Auction

US Currency

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1750		1862, $1 United States Note. PCGS Gem New 66PPQ. Fr-16. . KL-3. As pretty an example of this early Greenback as we can recall seeing, this near-Superb example boasts extremely broad margins for the type and the paper surfaces are strictly original in every sense of the word. It is boldly embossed, almost perfectly centered, and would match up aesthetically with any other example of this design in any grade. A splendid example for the Fr. number or type note collector, and nearly impossible to best as PCGS Currency has graded just two examples better (both 67PPQ) to date. Estimated Value $7,000 - 9,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $8,970
Lot 1751		1862, $1 United States Note. PCGS Choice About New 58PPQ. Fr-16. . KL-3. A trivial corner fold appears to be the only grade limiting factor on this boldly embossed, fully original example. Estimated Value $1,250 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,668
Lot 1752		1862, $1 United States Note. PCGS Very Fine 30. Fr-17a. . KL-2. A pleasing example for the grade, with bold colors and inks. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690
Lot 1753		1869, $1 United States Note. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64. Fr-18. . KL-5. This Rainbow Ace has terrific colors and eye appeal, and centering appears to be all that limits the grade. One can only guess as to why this note didn't receive an "EPQ" designation, as the paper surfaces appear purely original through the holder. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,910
Lot 1754		1869, $1 United States Note. PCGS Choice About New 58. Fr-18. . KL-5. A couple of trivial corner folds appear to be all that separate this lovely Rainbow Ace from a much higher grade. The colors and inks are outstanding, and the eye appeal is tremendous. Without the aforementioned light folds, the margins would fully support a Gem grade. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,530
Lot 1755		1875, $1 United States Note. PMG Gem Uncirculated 66EPQ. Fr-26. . KL-13. This fantastic Gem example is broadly margined, well centered, and posseesses bright colors as one expects for the grade. It is a splendid example of this type that is as asthetically pleasing as any note from this era, and a finer example might take years to locate. Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,955
Lot 1756		1880, $1 United States Note. PCGS Gem New 65PPQ. Fr-30. . KL-17. Excellent margins, bold originality, and wonderful contrast between the design colors and the cream-colored paper give this Gem fantastic aesthetic appeal. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,236
Lot 1757		1880, $1 United States Note. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65EPQ. Fr-35. . KL-22. This lovely Ace, formerly from the Thomas M. Flynn Collection, is from the "A" plate position and therefore has a typically larger top margin than at bottom. It possesses original embossing that can be viewed through the holder, and the colors are bold throughout. A lovely Gem in every respect. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 1758		1917, $1 United States Note. PCGS Fine 12. Fr-36. . KL-23. Estimated Value $50 - 60. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $81
Lot 1759		1917, $1 United States Note. PCGS Fine 15 Apparent. Fr-36. . KL-23. Some minor bleed through of the overprint is noted by PCGS Currency. Estimated Value $40 - 50. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $69
Lot 1760		1917, $1 United States Note. PCGS Very Fine 30. Fr-37. . KL-24. Bright and attractive for the grade. Estimated Value $60 - 80. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $86
Lot 1761		1917, $1 United States Note. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65EPQ. Fr-39. . KL-27. A beautiful, fully original Gem with great colors and terrific paper quality. The margins on this Fr. number are usually much tighter than on other earlier signature combinations of this design, as the notes on the sheet (and the corresponding plate designs) were extremely close together. Estimated Value $400 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $518
Lot 1762		1923, $1 United States Note. PMG Gem Uncirculated 66EPQ. Fr-40. . KL-28. A beautiful Gem example with a bold red overprint, bright paper, and above average centering and margins for the type. Fully original, with bold embossing easily evident even through the holder. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,323
Lot 1763		1923, $1 United States Note. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64. Fr-40. . KL-28. This red seal Ace has good centering and possesses the low serial number A1501B, which certainly adds to its desirability. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $891
Lot 1764		1862, $2 United States Note. PMG Net About Uncirculated 50. Fr-41. . KL-100. This early Greenback $2 has lovely eye appeal, but as noted by PMG there is a tape repaired edge repair near the bottom left corner. In addition, a few closed pinholes are noticed near the center of the note and are mentioned purely for accuracy. This piece could prove quite a bargain, as it offers a great "look" for what could prove to be a slightly discounted price. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,300
Lot 1765		1875, $2 United States Note. PCGS Very Choice New 64. Fr-44. . KL-104. This beautiful Deuce is blessed with great colors, terrific original paper quality, and margins that, although not even, are above average for the type. It lacks the "PPQ" designation only because of a single, well hidden pinhole near the bottom center of the design. This is a slightly scarcer Fr. number, particularly in high grades, as PCGS Currency has graded just two pieces in this grade with only three examples (all 65Ppqs) finer. Only about 80 examples are known in all grades combined. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,070
Lot 1766		1880, $2 United States Note. PCGS Choice About New 58PPQ. Fr-52. . KL-112. This well-centered $2 has all the margins, colors, and eye appeal for a Gem grade, but alas the graders at PCGS Currency located a hidden bend that limits the technical grade. This piece may help prove what many experienced collectors and dealers have long realized, often true both with coins and currency: that a choice AU example with above average eye appeal may sell for as much (or even more) than the same item in techincal uncirculated grades such as 61, 62, or even 63. Expect this note to exceed our likely conservative estimate, as technical grade is often secondary to aesthetic appeal. Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,006
Lot 1767		1917, $2 United States Note. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64EPQ. Fr-57. . KL-117. Fully original, with embossing evident through the holder, and with bold colors throughout. The margins, slightly skewed, are all that limit the grade. `. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $322
Lot 1768		1917, $2 United States Note. PMG Extremely Fine 40. Fr-57. . KL-117. This Deuce certainly looks better than its assigned grade, although the professionals at PMG obviously found a few hidden folds. Well centered, and with boardwalk margins all around that frame the design better than most of this type. Estimated Value $125 - 175. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $173
Lot 1769		1917, $2 United States Note. PCGS About New 50. Fr-58. . KL-118. A couple of light hidden bends are all that prevent a higher grade on this bright example that possesses bold contrast between the inks and paper. Estimated Value $175 - 225. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $184
Lot 1770		1917, $2 United States Note. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65EPQ. Fr-60. . KL-120. A lovely example for the type in a popular grade, with good margins and centering, above average eye appeal, and with paper surfaces that appear fully original through the holder. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $633
Lot 1771		1862, $5 United States Note. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65EPQ. Fr-61a. . KL-190. This Legal $5 possesses remarkable face margins that are totally out of line for what are normally seen on this type. They are broad all the way around, and fully frame the design in a way that is seldom seen on this often tightly margined design. The grade appears to have been somewhat "netted" due to some very minor corner and edge handling, which might be regarded as trivial by many experts on this early type, as the margins and centering alone would fully support a slightly higher grade. It is fully original, with bold embossing evident through the holder, and the colors are as sharp and bold as the day it was printed. An exemplary note worthy of attention from any type note collector. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,485
Lot 1772		1862, $5 United States Note. PCGS Choice About New 58PPQ. Fr-61a. . KL-190. A single light corner bend is the only grade-limiting factor on this beautiful, fully original example. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,898
Lot 1773		1869, $5 United States Note. PCGS Very Choice New 64PPQ. Fr-64. . KL-194. Although centered just a hair to the left, which prevented PCGS Currency from assigning a Gem grade, this Rainbow Five possesses every other attribute of a higher numerical grade: bold originality, bright colors, and superb eye appeal. A lovely note that should appeal to a broad range of collectors. Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,335
Lot 1774		1875, $5 United States Note. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64. Fr-68. . KL-198. A magnificent Woodchopper with an early signature combination that appears at a glance to be even finer than its assigned grade. It has above average margins, great eye appeal, and bold colors throughout. This cataloger cannot pinpoint the reason behind PMG leaving off the "EPQ" modifier, as the paper surfaces appear fully original through the holder. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 1775		1880, $5 United States Note. PCGS Gem New 66PPQ. Fr-71. . KL-201. This exemplary Woodchopper has margins and centering that approach perfection. The colors are bold and contrast beautifully with the bright cream-colored paper. Bold, original embossing is evident throughout. Just three examples have graded 66PPQ by PCGS Currency thus far, and none are finer. Expect spirited competition for this Gem before the hammer falls. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,565
Lot 1776		1880, $5 United States Note. PMG Gem Uncirculated 66. Fr-72. . KL-201. This attractive Woodchopper boasts original embossing, good centering, and above average eye appeal. Neither PMG nor PCGS Currency have yet to grade a single example of this Fr. number in a higher grade than 66 EPQ or PPQ. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,220
Lot 1777		1880, $5 United States Note. PCGS Superb Gem New 67PPQ. Fr-79. . KL-209. Bold originality, bright colors, and outstanding margins enhance the eye appeal of this beautiful Superb Gem. It is one of just three examples graded at this lofty grade level by PCGS Currency to date, with none finer. It is ideal for the finest of large size type note collections, and a better looking note would be difficult to imagine. Estimated Value $2,250 - 2,750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,220
Lot 1778		1880, $5 United States Note. PCGS Gem New 66PPQ. Fr-80. . KL-210. An outstanding Gem example in every way, with bold original embossing, bold colors and inks, bright paper, and terrific margins and centering. An ever popular type, particular with this design subvariety with the blue serial numbers and red Treasury seal. Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,800. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,380
Lot 1779		1907, $5 United States Note. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65EPQ. Fr-91. . KL-221. A fully original example of this popular design type. As noted by PMG on their holder insert, this is an example of the variety with the "PCBLIC" error on the back, with a small break in the right upright of the letter "U" in the word "PUBLIC" in the legal obligation wording on the back that appears to make the word mispelled. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $805
Lot 1780		1907, $5 United States Note. PCGS Very Choice New 64. Fr-91. . KL-221. A lovely Woodchopper with outstanding eye appeal for the assigned grade. Estimated Value $450 - 550. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $357
Lot 1781		1863, $10 United States Note. PCGS Very Fine 30 Apparent. Fr-95b. Despite a small edge nick and edge tear at the left end that caused the PCGS "Apparent" modifier to be rightly assigned, the balance of this early Greenback is pleasing for the grade, with bold inks and colors, and no other singularly mentionable distractions. A bargain for what it's worth. Estimated Value $800 - 1,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $978
Lot 1782		1869, $10 United States Note. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64. Fr-96. . KL-362. A beautiful "Rainbow" $10 with broad margins for the grade, and all the eye appeak in the world. It comes from a known run of high grade examples, and looks as lovely as it must have nearly a century and a half ago when it was fresh off the printing plates. It has been described by another auction company when previously sold as being "a breath away from a higher grade," and this cataloger certainly doesn't disagree. Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,750
Lot 1783		1878, $10 United States Note. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64. Fr-99. . KL-365. A good-looking "Jackass" note from this slightly scarcer design subtype, this piece has good margins and no evident flaws. Truly Gem examples of this Fr. number are in short supply, as out of more than 80 known pieces only six have graded any higher than this example at either of the two major grading services. Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,485
Lot 1784		1880, $10 United States Note. PCGS Very Choice New 64PPQ. Fr-102. . KL-368. The paper surfaces of this Webster $10 are strictly superb, with bold original embossing, bright colors and inks, and impeccable paper quality. The margins are the only grade-limiting factor. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,070
Lot 1785		1880, $10 United States Note. PMG Gem Uncirculated 66EPQ. Fr-103. . KL-369. This "Jackass" possesses excellent colors and great eye appeal that is commensurate with the assigned grade. The margins are ample, and the embossing that is evident through the holder is fully original. Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 1786		1880, $10 United States Note. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65EPQ. Fr-103. . KL-369. As good looking a "Jackass" note as one is likely to locate in this grade level, with bright colors and excellent eye appeal. Fully original, with bold embossing that is evident through the holder. Estimated Value $2,750 - 3,250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,450
Lot 1787		1880, $10 United States Note. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64EPQ. Fr-113. . KL-379. Unmistakable originality, bold colors, and bright paper combine to give this "Jackass" $10 wonderful eye appeal for the assigned grade. This design type is so-called because of the eagle at the bottom center of the face design, which morphs into a donkey when the note is held upside down. Estimated Value $1,600 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,725
Lot 1788		1901, $10 United States Note. PCGS Extremely Fine 40PPQ. Fr-119. . KL-385. A pretty, lightly circulated example of this slightly scarcer Bison Fr. number with cream colored paper and bold, rich colors and inks. Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,013
Lot 1789		1901, $10 United States Note. PMG Very Fine 25. Fr-122. . KL-388. An attractive, mid-grade Bison note with good paper surfaces for the assigned grade. Estimated Value $750 - 950. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $949
Lot 1790		1923, $10 United States Note. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65EPQ. Fr-123. . KL-389. A fresh and completely original example of this popular "Poker Chip" design type, with a blood red overprint and outstanding original embossing. Ample margins frame the design. Most known high grade examples come from the last pack of released notes, which was saved at the time of issue; this note comes from a small group that was not from that pack. Estimated Value $12,000 - 15,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $16,100
Lot 1791		1869, $20 United States Note. PMG Choice About Unc 58. Fr-127. . KL-526. This lovely Rainbow $20 possesses beautiful colors, outstanding eye appeal, and all the "look" of a higher grade. In fact, after close inspection this cataloger cannot locate the reason why the experts at PMG chose this grade; undoubtedly a hidden fold appeared to them in a vision. For what it's worth, it's listed as "CU" in the Gengerke census and certainly has every bit the aesthetic merit of notes graded higher numerically. No matter the techincal grade, this note is worth every bit of our perhaps conservative estimate, and is likely to see spirited bidding before the hammer falls. Estimated Value $8,000 - 10,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $12,075
Lot 1792		1875, $20 United States Note. PCGS Very Choice New 64PPQ. Fr-129. . KL-528. This lovely high grade example boasts above average centering, bold colors, and outstanding paper originality. A fully natural paper inclusion in the left margin affects nothing, and the generous margins hint at an even higher grade than that assigned. This note is one of this cataloger's favorite design subtypes, and many collectors doubtless agree that the subtle intricacy of the overprint overlayed against the face design is unmatched by most better known designs. Estimated Value $2,750 - 3,250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,703
Lot 1793		1880, $20 United States Note. PCGS Very Choice New 64PPQ. Fr-140. . KL-539. The paper surfaces of this $20 Legal are superb in every way, with bold originality, bright colors, and excellent eye appeal. The margins are the only grade-limiting factor, and this cataloger has certainly seen worse examples at this grade level. A lovely near-Gem that should find a home in an appreciative new owner's collection. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,300
Lot 1794		1886, $1 Silver Certificate. PCGS Extremely Fine 45. Fr-215. . KL-29. A few light vertical folds do not limit the eye appeal of this lovely Martha Washington Silver Certificate. Estimated Value $600 - 700. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $776
Lot 1795		1896, $1 Silver Certificate. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64EPQ. Fr-224. . KL-38. A lovely near-Gem Educational that is held back only by minor centering issues and a trivial bit of edge handling. Fully original, and worthy of close examination. Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,099
Lot 1796		1899, $1 Silver Certificate. PCGS Very Fine 35. Fr-226a. . KL-41. A pretty Black Eagle with some light hidden folds. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $161
Lot 1797		1899, $1 Silver Certificate. PCGS Choice About New 55. Fr-236. . KL-51. A couple of light folds limit the grade, otherwise this Black Eagle is very attractive and looks uncirculated at a glance. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $207
Lot 1798		1923, $1 Silver Certificate. Good. Fr-237. . KL-52. Splits at the center and at the bottom edge are present. Estimated Value $10 - 15. View details	Realized $17
Lot 1799		1886, $2 Silver Certificate. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64EPQ. Fr-243. . KL-124. This lovely Hancock Deuce appears to have fully earned its assigned grade, as the margins are ample, the colors are bold, and the embissing appears to be original through the holder. Estimated Value $2,250 - 2,750. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,105

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